SPECIAL COLLECTORS' EDITION with commentary by eight science-fiction writers KING KONG: His very name inspires awe, horror, and, for some of the greatest masters of contemporary science fiction, a strong affection. Find out why in this special collector's edition of the original 1932 novelization of Wallace and Cooper's movie, which includes commentary by eight masters of science fiction. Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen, Orson Scott Card, Harlan Ellison, Larry Niven, Catherine Asaro, Jack Williamson, and Marc Zicree tell in their own words what it was about the movie that inspired them. " King Kong still holds the force of its raw simplicity. More myth than monster, Kong suffers the fate of the classic tragic hero, destroyed by his own nobility. High-tech civilization overwhelms his primitive power. Beauty kills the beast." -- "Jack Williamson, author of The Humanoids" "[This] audiobook is certainly special...I loved the commentary included...a true treasure for the ages. Kudos to Blackstone for giving us this Special Edition." -- "SFFAudio.com" "Rudnicki provides his melodious baritone...He keeps his characterizations diverse but restrained [and] provides a fine, laid-back performance. Even more enjoyable are the commentaries found on disc five." -- "Publishers Weekly" "Stefan Rudnicki treats this pulpy novelization of the original Kong film with respect, allowing listeners to appreciate on its own terms the familiar story...Rudnicki's deep, craggy voice...and seriousness help one past the campy or dated parts." -- "AudioFile" Delos W. Lovelace (1894-1967) was the author of over two dozen books, three of which he co-authored with his wife, Maud Hart Lovelace. He was best known as the author of the original novelization of the film King Kong . Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist, and playwright who wrote 175 novels, twenty-four plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels, which is more than any other author. He is most famous today as the cocreator of King Kong , writing the early screenplay and story for the movie. Stefan Rudnicki is a Grammy-winning audiobook producer and a multiaward-winning narrator, named one of AudioFile 's Golden Voices. Gabrielle de Cuir , an Audie and Earphones Award-winning narrator, has narrated over three hundred titles, and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. Marc Scott Zicree has created classic episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , Babylon Five , Sliders , and others and is the author of the bestselling Twilight Zone Companion . He lives with his wife in West Hollywood. Used Book in Good Condition