The outsiders first hardcover edition, 1967 authors. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel credited teenagers with a rich interior life. Hinton cover artistrobert hunt countryunited states languageenglish genreyoung adult fiction publisherviking press, dell publishing publication date april 24, 1967 media typeprint, audiobook pages192 isbn0670532576 oclc64396432 followed bythat was then, this is now the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only. When ponyboy gets caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, he has to figure out what the right thing to do is. Written in 1965 when she was only 16, the outsiders has sold over 14 million copies worldwide and averages 600,000 sales per year. Rivalry between rich and poor gangs in 1960s oklahoma leads to the deaths of three teenagers and intense soulsearching for one of the kids involved, a sensitive fourteenyearold writer named ponyboy. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
She tells entertainment weekly that she received her publishing contract for. Book is as new, dj has faint discoloration on insideinterior not visible on exterior or with protective lined mylar protective cover. Hinton, follows two rival groups the socs and the greasers. He knows that he can count on his brothers, darry and sodapop. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. Outsiders volume 3 textless covers outsiders volume 4 textless covers, outsiders volume 3.
Hinton about ponyboy and his gang of friends, called greasers, who fight against a rival gang called the socs one. Hinton was only 17 years old when she started writing the book, and had it published when she was 18. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. I judged a book by its cover, which you should never do, and found this to be a heartwarming story. This print was inspired by the 1967 iconic, coming of age novel by s.
Check out our the outsiders book selection for the very best in unique or custom. The outsiders is 50 years old, and it has a new cover to. A soc short for social has money, can get away with just about anything. Stephen king on the outsider and where he gets his story ideas duration.
Seventeenth laurelleaf printing, mass market paperback, 128 pages. Hinton the writer of the novel the outsiders was 15 when she started writing the book 16 when she finished most of it and 18 when it was published. The enduring spell of the outsiders the new york times. The outsiders by s e hinton book cover, description, publication history. The outsiders by s e hinton, first edition abebooks. Ponyboy curtis, a teenaged member of a loose gang of greasers, is leaving a movie theater when he is jumped by socs, the greasers rival gang.
Hinton wrote many other books besides the outsiders. But ponyboy is pretty sure that hes got things figured out. The outsiders mass market paperback published august 1984 by laurelleaf books dell publishing co. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Ponyboy, soda pop, and darries parents got into an accident and died. This special 50th anniversary ed, contains neverbeforeseen photos, letters, etc. Hinton was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma, which is also the setting for the outsiders. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in.
The socs are from the rich side and the greasers are from the poor side of this small town in oklahoma. The book is based off of her personal observations of two rival gangs at will rodgers high school. Here, a tribute to the book that created young adult fiction as we know it today. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Mass market paperback published in 1997, 014240733x paperback published in 2006, kindle edition published in 2012, 0140. Both groups despise each other because they do not understand each other. Hinton chapter questions with answer keys the outsiders by s. Redditors grandfathers photo became cover of the outsiders. Much like hintons first novel, this book is a coming of age story that follows two teenage boys, mark and bryon, living together in tulsa, oklahoma after the death of marks parents. The outsiders questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on the outsiders.
Hinton, tells the touching tale of 1960s gangs in america from a teenagers perspective. The outsiders cover art book cover jacobnall hinton was just 16 years old when she wrote this novel about kids getting caught up in class struggles. Hinton was wrote her debut novel while she was still in high school. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble fish, tex, taming the star runner, and many others. Pony and johnny are at dairy queen when dally tells them about the rumble. As the book is a puffin book i thought it would be useful to look specifically at puffin book covers, as this will. According to ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world. In 1983, a film adaptation of the novel was released, directed by francis ford coppola. Ponyboy is a greaser, from the wrong side of the tracks. The outsiders is a comingofage novel and the first book written by s. Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Philadelphia daily news a new york herald tribune best teenage book a chicago tribune book world spring book festival honor book an ala best book for young adults winner of the massachusetts childrens book award.
Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. This page contains all cover art images in the database for this particular comic series. Printable the outsiders poster, hinton book cover on a 1911 vintage. Hinton was merely 16 when she wrote this book and instantly its sales. Book cover art the outsiders official website discussion. As part of the puffin design award i created a cover design for the book the outsiders by s. The outsiders is a book that everyone should read, it shows a glimpse of a life that some think is a story or a myth, and to others is a reality. His picture wound up in photo agency corbiss database, and was eventually used as the cover for an edition of s. Ponyboy and his two brothers darrel darry, who is 20, and sodapop, who is 16 have recently lost their parents in an automobile accident. The denim jacket design features references from the novel, including the year of publication, the famous staygold quote adapted from robert.
Puffin design awards the outsiders book cover on behance. First published in 1967 when author was only sixteen. Hintons most recent book is a shortstory collection, titled some of tims stories. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when. The shining movie poster lets pretend this is a book cover the shining affiche dessin overlook hotel. The outsiders book cover characters the canon camera book pdf, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. The outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. Volume 1 volume 2 volume 3 volume 4 see also batman and the outsiderscovers, textless covers. Hinton 1967, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
This remarkable book has enjoyed unparalleled popularity since its publication. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. We first meet our narrator, fourteenyearold ponyboy, as hes walking home from the moviesalone, which is something we know hes not supposed to be doing. Hinton is a book famous for its coming of age exploration of right and wrong. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. It makes the characters and therefore the novel as a whole more authentic, and makes the reader. Well email you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. The outsiders book covers i wanted to look at existing book covers to gain inspiration for the book cover i am designing for the outsiders. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of.