Legion is a novel of breathtaking energy and suspense. The exorcist is his masterpiece but legion, the belated sequel, is still a very scary, very dark, very memorable story. The book was the focus of a court case over its exclusion from the new york times best seller list. William peter blatty is the author of the exorcist, the ninth configuration, legion, elsewhere. When originally published in 1971, the exorcist became not only a bestselling literary phenomenon, but one of the most frightening and controversial novels ever written. It takes place ten years after the events that occur in the exorcist and begins. One by one the bizarre murders frustrate and torment lt. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the exorcist. Avail of this file only if you own the printed book.
William peter blatty, author of the exorcist, who was very vocal about his displeasure with the exorcist ii. But more than this, it is an extraordinary journey into the uncharted depths of the human mind. Jim and i read this book years, ago and both of us liked it. Recovered and released in 2016 under its original title, this is the definitive cut of the film based on his novel legion. Legion is a good book with great parts, but perhaps with better editing, it could have been a great book, end of discussion. The exorcist screenplay for the 21st century special. Legion is a 1983 horror novel by american writer william peter blatty, a sequel to the exorcist. From the author of the exorcist legion, a classic tale of horror, is back in print. Proofed using, and recommend reading with wordpad, wrap.
Scott plays kinderman and brad dourif plays tommy sunlight. Viewing 4 posts 1 through 4 of 4 total author posts august 4, 2007 at 11. A rare signed lettered edition of the exorcist and legion, signed by blatty. The exorcist by william peter blatty overdrive rakuten. The answers are revealed in a climax so stunning that it could only have been written by the author of the exorcistwilliam peter blatty. William peter blatty is the author of the exorcist, the ninth configuration, legion, elsewhere, many other books and numerous screenplays. The exorcist read by sir christopher lee 1994 youtube.
The exorcist is a classic book, an iconic movie with some lesser sequels, and an underappreciated tv show, and its managed to add an effective game to the legacy with the final release of legion. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the legion by william peter blatty, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Additionally, there has been a murder of a priest down at the old church, which could be linked to this demon. William peter blatty books list of books by author. Legion by william peter blatty 1983, hardcover for sale. The signed editions are sold out, but the trade edition is now in its second printing. Legion is a more successful work than the the exorcist iii, the film adaptation of this book that author william peter blatty also directed. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Legion 2016 when william peter blattys novel legion was turned into the exorcist iii, the director and studio battled over a lot of things including the title.
Legion vr is coming soon to htc vive, oculus rift and psvr. It takes place ten years after the events that occur in the exorcist and begins with a series of gruesome murders apparently perpetrated by a serial killer thought to have been killed ten years earlier. It was made into the movie the exorcist iii in 1990. After first reading 4 stars william peter blatty is my favourite author, even though ive only read three of his books and liked merely two of them. Legion vr is without a doubt one of the best vr horror experiences available. Legion is a sequel of sorts to william peter blattys most famous novel, the exorcist. Basically its the story that was used for the exorcist part iii. This book presents the screenplay of the film, along with that of its sequel, legion. As well the horror classic, the exorcist, his other novels include the ninth configuration, legion and dimiter. The plot in this book is actually better than the exorcist, but the exorcist is scarier in the long run for being more believable and plausible. Studio meddling had something to do with the sloppiness of the film, but reading this novel reveals some of the faults lie in the source material. Better than the film, the exorcist is a engrosing read and is an unique book in. This time i want to discuss the book legion, which became the film exorcist iii.
The exorcist by william blatty, first edition, signed. Legion by william peter blatty book read online scribd. The exorcist and the exorcist part ii were tremendous movie box office successes, and the exorcist iii. But more than this, it is an extraordinary journey into the uncharted depths of the human mind and the most agonizing questions of the human condition. The exorcist is a 1971 horror novel by american writer william peter blatty. Legion exorcist, book 2 by william peter blatty book cover, description, publication history.
Legion exorcist, book 2 by william peter blatty fantastic fiction. The book details the demonic possession of elevenyearold regan macneil, the daughter of a famous actress, and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. I have a feeling this is only the first chapter of a very long book. The heretic, decided to take the helm and write the screenplay and direct the third installment in the series. The exorcist read by sir christopher lee 1994 the work of sir christopher lee. The exorcist by william peter blatty and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Legion by william peter blatty download pdfepub ebook. The exorcist william peter blatty audiobook english unabridged aaron willshire. Featuring two classic william peter blatty novels in one beautiful volume for the firsttime ever, this oversized deluxe special edition will be a musthave for any collector of horror. The exorcist william peter blatty audiobook english unabridged. The exorcist by blatty, first edition abebooks passion for books. While the original exorcist novel has been well read, i dont think legion has been. Review the exorcist legion vr is a varied collection.
When the author adapted his book to the screen two years later, it then became one of the most terrifying movies ever made. Many publications have stated that the killer is loosely based on the zodiac killer. Born in 1928, william peter blatty is a novelist and academy awardwinning screenwriter. A novel from the author of the exorcist by william. Part iii was an immense improvement over part ii, but it still had its faults. The film based on this book exorcist 3 doesnt have the depth of the book and misses out entirely the tape recordings and the life story of james vennamun but is quite a good film. The exorcist william peter blatty read online free books.
See all books authored by william peter blatty, including the exorcist, and legion, and more on. Things got much worse for the director when the studio was unhappy with the film he turned. I think i found a used copy of it after i saw the author on the catholic. The exorcist william peter blatty audiobook english unabridged duration. Home forums the book legion book had me thinking this topic contains 3 replies, has 4 voices, and was last updated by blizzi 12 years, 8 months ago. A must play for anyone that considers themselves a. The answers are revealed in a climax so stunning that it could only have been written by the author of the exorcist william peter blatty. This book is a close follow up to the exorcist for being very scary. See the complete the exorcist series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and. A young boy is found horribly murdered in a mock crucifixion.
The book was the focus of a court case over its exclusion from the the new york times best seller list. Legion by william peter blatty goodreads share book. Notice agerestricted video requested by uploader category. An academy award winner for his screenplay for the exorcist, blatty is not only. The only real similarity is the affinity for zodiac symbols. One of the most famous horror movies ever, the exorcist is the disturbing story of an 11yearold girl possessed by an overwhelming demonic force. This book is a classic and doesnt deserve to be out of print. Maybe when exorcist 4 comes out it will get a new lease of life. In 2009, cemetery dance published a special hardcover edition of his classic haunted house novella, elsewhere. It was adapted into the film the exorcist iii in 1990. Legion is a 1983 horror novel by william peter blatty, a sequel to the exorcist.
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