I was a bit surprised to find that the book is set in new york and. Fish, published this one under the slightly altered pseudonym robert l. This is also the first novel using the pike pseudonym. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Fishs first novel to be published under his pike pseudonym, and the first of three novels featuring lt.
Add to cart facsimile dust jacket only book not included see all items in mystery. For sale is an original copy of the mass market paperback edition of the novel mute witness by robert l. Steve mcqueens bullitt original mass market paperback. Basis for the oscarwinning 1968 film bullitt, starring steve mcqueen, jacqueline bisset, and robert duvall, in what would produce one of modern cinemas most intense chase scenes. Pikes crime novel mute witness makes the transition to the big screen in this film from director peter yates. Pike, was filmed in 1968 as bullitt, starring steve mcqueen. When you consider the changes in those short five years its not surprising that the film differs in others ways there is still a feel of the fifties in mute witness but bullitt has. As capable in a humorous mode as in a suspenseful one, he was an author whose works could not be contained under one moniker alone.
His 1962 paperback, mute witness, was loosely adapted into the 1968. He also wrote the novel pursuit adapted into a television film entitled twist of fate, and the holmes pastiche the memoirs of schlock holmes. Pike, was filmed in 1968 as bullitt, starring steve his first novel, the fugitive, gained him the mystery writers of americas edgar allan poe award for best first novel in 1962, and his short story moonlight gardener was awarded the edgar for best short story in 1972. The film was shot in moscow, russia, while alec guinnesss scenes were filmed in germany. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Clancy novel, and the first to be published under the robert l. He is about to turn state evidence against the mob after stealing a few million from them and going on the run, with even his own brother trying to bring him down. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author. This book was the source material for the steve mcqueen feature film bullitt the feature character lt.
His first novel, the fugitive, gained him the mystery writers of americas edgar allan poe award for best first novel in 1962, and his short story moonlight gardener was awarded the edgar for best short story in 1972. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Aug 05, 2019 robert l pike was a pseudonym used by the american writer robert l fish clearly he had a sense of humour. I did not realize his book was the basis for bullitt but i do remember the title mute witness but not if i read it or not it has been many years. Clancy novel, and his first book to be published under the robert l. I do think about rereading him or looking up unread titles every once in awhile. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. The whole penguin venture began with an intention to publish inexpensive quality books. The book has a single saving grace in that it was the source of the film bullitt, which is an amazing film, but one in which the plot is very difficult to follow. It tells the story of a mafia man who is willing to testify before a commision in new york and is placed under the protection of the police until the trial.
Bullitt 1968 the quarry 1964 police blotter 1965 written as robert l. Pike there is one scene in isle of the snakes, another da silva novel, that will stay with me forever. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Actionadventure, san francisco, classic car chase, explosions. Part of the nftbfi film classics series, this novel was made into a film starring steve mcqueen, featuring one of the most memorable car chase scenes in film. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The book was used as the basis for steve mcqueens cult classic crime thriller bullitt. His 1963 novel mute witness, written under the pseudonym robert l. It had been several decades since id seen the movie and, to tell you the truth, all i really remembered was the car chase in and around san francisco, so i came to the book relatively fresh. In one of his most famous roles, steve mcqueen stars as toughguy police. I like fishs work, and perhaps something such as an importunate editor helped keep this one from being the book he wanted it to be. Mute witness is a 1995 russianbritishgerman horror film written, directed, and produced by anthony waller.
Pike s mute witness actually it was a movie tiein paperback retitled bullitt. All he knows is that the guy has a gun and no one pulls a gun on lieutenant clancy. Product description a slimy district attorney, an assortment of inept police officers, an underworld boss turned snitch, and the hardboiled lieutenant charged with protecting him until his trial make up the cast of characters of robert fishs hairraising 1963 novel mute witness. Previous owners neat gift inscription to upper left corner of front free. Born in 1912, cleveland, ohio, fish began his working life as an engineer, before moving to south america and eventually taking up writing crime stories.
Books mute witness is a great book that keeps the reader going throughout. Dec 22, 2010 i too like fish pike s work tho i havent read him in years. Bullitt originally published as mute witness paperback january 1, 1969 by robert l. Originally titled mute witness, this book was obviously the basis for bullitt the movie, and i picked it up primarily to see if it offered more insight into the story the movie tells. Mute witness is an oldfashioned detective story with an unusually highranking main character in sleepdeprived lieutenant clancy. Pike s crime novel mute witness makes the transition to the big screen in this film from director peter yates. The most memorable scene is bullitts celebrated car chase. Facsimile dust jacket only book not included see all items in mystery. Pike is the author of several crime novels including bank job, mute witness, deadline 2 a. Shooting the states witness earns clancy a transfer to the backwater 52nd precinct. In bullitt, steve mcqueen plays san francisco police detective frank bullitt, who becomes determined to find an underworld. Both the book and the film tell of a disgraced cop tasked with guarding a mob. Mcqueen, an expert automobile and motorcycle racer, does his own stunt driving as he propels his highperformance mustang gt around and over san franciscos fabled hills at speeds up to 115 miles an hour.
Mute witness mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged. Mute witness delivers exactly what you want from a crime novel and. Text clean and tight, pages white, no names or markings. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. This book was originally published in 1963 with the title mute witness. Whats the difference between mute witness as robert l. All he knows is that the guy has a gunand no one pulls a gun on lieutenant clancy. Current issue special issues all issues manage subscription subscribe. Mute witness by robert l pike book cover, description, publication history. The book was written in 1963 and bullitt made in 1968. Pike was a pseudonym used by robert lloyd fish, an american writer of crime fiction. Pike pseudonym, fish wrote mute witness, the classic hardboiled tale that would inspire one of steve mcqueens most memorable roles.
Robert l pike pen name of robert l fish published mute witness in 1963, and it formed the basis of the 1968 film bullitt, hence the cover of the bloomsbury film classics edition, although the script takes a great many liberties with the source material, not least switching the action to the west coast. Pikes mute witness actually it was a movie tiein paperback retitled bullitt. The story begins with bullitt assigned to a seemingly routine detail, protecting mafia informant johnny ross pat renella, who is scheduled to testify against his mob cronies. Basis for the oscarwinning 1968 film bullitt, starring steve mcqueen, jacqueline bisset, and robert duvall. Sep 02, 2019 robert l pike pen name of robert l fish published mute witness in 1963, and it formed the basis of the 1968 film bullitt, hence the cover of the bloomsbury film classics edition, although the script takes a great many liberties with the source material, not least switching the action to the west coast. Have you ever waited for your favorite book to be turned. The basic story about a mob witness being protected by the assistant district attorney is the same as the movie version. Mute witness, by robert l pike the joy of mere words. A novel by robert l pike robert l fish to protect a witness, a loose cannon of a cop takes on the whole mob clancy doesnt care that the shooter is a witness in an important trial. Bullitt by peter yates peter yates, steve mcqueen, robert.
Pike jim reardon, a no nonsense, honest cop in san francisco, california, an incarnation of the character in the bullitt. Fish novelist robert fish is an american professional baseball player. Bullitt conflict between police sleuthing and political expediency is the essence of bullitt, an extremely wellmade crime melodrama from robert l. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. Ross is seen entering a sunshine cab driven by robert duvall, who has a small part. His first novel, the fugitive, gained him the mystery writers of americas edgar allan poe award for best first novel in 1962, and his short story moonlight gardener was awarded the. The assassination bureau 1969 novel as robert fish bullitt 1968 novel mute witness as robert l. Mute witness by robert l pike pseudonym of robert l. All he knows is that the guy has a gunand no one pulls a gun on lieutenant clancy of the nypd. Pike, including mute witness, and bank job, and more on thriftbooks.
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