Pierre Boulle
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BOULLE, PIERRE, 1912 to 1994

Pierre Boulle

French novelist.

Books
2
Editions tracked
3
First editions
2
Nationality
France

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Earliest first editionThe Bridge on the River KwaiSecker & Warburg, 1954 Most editions trackedPlanet of the Apes2 editions
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Pierre Boulle books in order

In publication order

  1. 1The Bridge on the River Kwai1954
  2. 2Planet of the Apes1963
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First editions, year by year

  1. 1954The Bridge on the River KwaiSecker & Warburg
  2. 1963Monkey PlanetPenguin Books
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What order should I read Pierre Boulle's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Bridge on the River Kwai (1954), then Planet of the Apes (1963). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Pierre Boulle's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Bridge on the River Kwai, first published in 1954.

When was Pierre Boulle born?

Pierre Boulle was born in 1912 and died in 1994.

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We track 2 books by Pierre Boulle across 3 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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