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This is the collectors edition issued in blue cloth with silver titles and decorations and a likeness of the author on the cover, without dust jacket as issued. When his country calls him once again, he refuses to accept. This novel is written by david morrell, the author of first blood 1972 the story that inspired the film of the same title starring sylvester stallone. David morrell books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. See all books authored by david morrell, including first blood, and the protector, and more on. David morrell books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Rambo iii by david morrell signed limited edition book see all titles by david morrell. Aug 16, 20 the most dangerous man in the world is back. The awardwinning novel that inspired the legendary film series starring sylvester stallone. His 1972 debut novel, first blood, became the basis for the rambo films. First blood is a novel by american author david morrell, and was adapted into the film of the same title starring sylvester stallone. In this sequel, rambo is in prison for his oneman war against a smalltown police chief.
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Then came the legend, as john rambo sprang from the pages of first blood to take his place on the worlds cultural landscape. Morrell is best known as the creator of john rambo, the hero of his first novel, first blood. To declare openly about the problems and irreparable destruction that the war can bring at a time when riots around the country are related to the vietnam war on the part of the author, it was a bold move. Rambo 3 by david morrell sylvester stallone 1st edition first. This is a first edition 1 is present in the number line. For other novels, see first blood disambiguation books. While the second rambo film was being shot, the producers asked me to write whats called a novelization, i. David morell was born in kitchener, in ontario, canada.
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