A collie undertakes a mile journey in order to once again meet her former master at the school gate. It has a general appearance commensurate with its age including age effects to page edges, binding and boards. I first read this book from the public library, a hardcover with illustrations by marguerite kirmse and the easily recognised cover of a sable rough collies face with. This beautiful 75th anniversary edition showcases the original text and illustrations with a striking new jacket design and a new introduction from bestselling author ann m. Lassie come home is an incredibly well made and beautiful looking family film. The bored boy is overjoyed when he learns that he is to receive the best thing, a collie named lassie. Eric mowbray knight april 10, 1897 january 15, 1943 was an english novelist and screenwriter, who is mainly known for his 1940 novel lassie comehome, which introduced the fictional collie lassie. Five more films would be made with pal the dog, then a television series with other dogs that lasted nineteen years, as well as cartoons, film reboots, and other tv shows. I guess the british public needed a canine heroine more than ever.
Lassie comehome touched many nerves immediately after its publication. Lassie comehome by knight, eric mowbray for sale online. Lassie comehome was first published in 1938 as a short story, oddly enough, in the us, then in 1940 in its present form. Marguerite kirmse 18851954 was a britishborn artist who. Nov 14, 1993 it started in 1940 with the book lassie come home, by eric knight, a screenwriter who moved from england to the u. After graduating from cambridge latin school in massachusetts, eric knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie comehome was written and where the collie who inspired the book is buried. Lassie come home by knight, eric mowbray a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. And, although its full of schmaltz, its such well made schmaltz that just about everyone will enjoy the film if you give it a chance. The opening of eric knights childrens novel, lassie comehome is. Eric knight also wrote sam small the flying yorkshireman and this above all and died on active service during the second world war. A day before the magazines official publishing date, a literary agent wrote eric knight to ask if. With roddy mcdowall, donald crisp, may whitty, edmund gwenn. Pal was born in california in 1940 and eventually brought to the notice of rudd weatherwax, a hollywood animal trainer. Lassie comehome first edition eric knight bauman rare books.
The first movie adaptation of lassie come home began shooting in 1942 but its author would never see the finished film telegraph. The juvenile book is finished and a neat job of breadand butter. The screen lassie was not only a superbly trained animal actor but a skillful female impersonator as well. Lassie come home, written by eric knight, is a heartwarming story about the loyalty of a dog to his family. Lassie come home was based on a novel by eric knight. As it turns out, lassie was the most faithful to mgm. After her destitute family is forced to sell her, a collie named lassie pal escapes from her new owner and begins the long trek from scotland to her yorkshire home. This detailed literature summary also contains related titlesadaptations on lassie comehome by eric knight. Knight and his wife jere knight raised collies on their farm in pleasant valley, bucks county, pennsylvania. Of the many books i read as a youth, only three stand out in memory. Lassie is an american television series that follows the adventures of a female collie named lassie and her companions, human and animal.
The fictional character of lassie was created by english american author eric knight in lassie come home, first published as a short story in the saturday evening post in 1938 and later as a fulllength novel in 1940. Lassie come home is a novel about a rough collies trek over many miles to be reunited with the boy she loves. When school gets out one day and lassie doesnt appear, joe is forced to face the harsh economic reality of england in the 1940s. I chose to end my yearly may reads celebrating our beloved dog, blondie with this book. In 1943, while working for the oss, knights plane crashed and he was tragically killed. This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassie s adventures. This beautiful 75th anniversary edition showcases the original text and illustrations with a striking new jacket design and a new introduction from bestselling. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of come home dogs were common. Lassie comehome by knight, eric and a great selection of related books. Lassie, come home grosset grow up hardcover june 1, 1954 by eric knight author. But make sure you also buy the original eric knight lassie comehome novel. He didnt know how big the lassie series was going to get. Vintage 1940 lassie come home book eric knight 1st edition.
The book was written in 1940 and has been translated into numerous different languages and editions, thanks to the immense popularity of this moving story. But when joes father loses his job, lassie must be sold. The franchise began with the 1943 film lassie come home based on a novel by eric knight, but really took off with the longrunning tv series whats that, lassie. Vintage lassie come home book eric knightgrosset growupabridg ed for the young. I was enthralled by it, and then so proud of myself that id read a grown up type book. Vintage lassie come home 1940 eric knight grosset dj, dog lovers gift. Lassie comehome project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Lassie come home is a 1943 metrogoldwynmayer technicolor feature film starring roddy mcdowall and canine actor, pal, in a story about the profound bond between yorkshire boy joe carraclough and his rough collie, lassie. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie comehome.
Initially filmed in black and white, the show transitioned to color in 1965. Biography by greg christie ma of eric knight author of. Knights sentimental dog tale, which takes place in yorkshire, england. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Customs services and international tracking provided. Knight s this above all is considered one of the significant novels of the second world war. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. Author eric knight introduced the reading public to the canine character of lassie in a magazine story published december 17, 1938 in the saturday evening post, a story which he later expanded to a novel and published in 1940 to critical and commercial success.
Wilcox from a screenplay by hugo butler based upon the 1940 novel lassie come home by eric. Knight was a sometime screenwriter and novelist who struck gold with his book lassie come home. Vintage collectable 1940 edition of lassie come home leather bond, beautiful cover lassie come home by eric knight. Lassie first appeared in a 1938 short story by eric knight in the saturday evening post. Lassie escapes twice but when her new owner takes her to a place too far to run from will lassie be able to make the journey back to her home. Lassie come home by eric knight 1945 this book looks hardly used.
This film also was a big break in the career of child actress taylor, who would become a bonafide star the next year with national velvet. A collie undertakes a thousandmile journey in order to once again meet her former master at the school gate 5. I chose to end my yearly may reads celebrating our beloved dog, blondie with this book when i chose this book last year, i had no idea, she would not be near me as i read this but we did enjoy watching the 1943 lassie come home. Lassie comehome by eric knight, gary blythe, paperback.
Gr commemorating the 75th anniversary of knights novel, this title tenderly retells the classic story of a dog who sets the gold standard for loyalty. Apr 10, 2016 the idea for the fictional lassie is credited to british author eric knight. Joe carraclough roddy mcdowall is a young boy who knows a few things. Lassie comehome by eric knight book cover, description, publication.
I first read this book from the public library, a hardcover with illustrations by marguerite kirmse and the easily recognised cover of a sable rough collies face with blue sky in the background. Jeff miller, a simple farm boy, squirms in his suit and tie, as he listens to the reading of a neighbors will. When i chose this book last year, i had no idea, she would not be near me as i read this but we did enjoy watching the 1943 lassie come home. Evening post, a story which he later expanded to a novel and published in 1940 to critical and commercial success. Eric knight was born april 10, 1897 in yorkshire, england. Lassie comehome 75th anniversary edition eric knight. There were some details left out of the book, but thats obvious. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For the heart and soul of the novel are absent from the text of this version, and the. It represents the best film of its kind mgm could make and is the best of the lassie movies. First published in 1940, lassie come home by eric knight, illustrated by marguerite kirmse, has become one of the bestloved dog stories in the world. The fictional character of lassie was created by english american author eric knight in lassie comehome, first published as a short story in the saturday evening post in 1938 and later as a fulllength novel in 1940. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english a yearling book.
The definitive biography of lassie author eric knight by greg christie. She is known and loved the world over, millions of kids have. It started in 1940 with the book lassie come home, by eric knight, a screenwriter who moved from england to the u. In 1938, eric knight wrote a short story called lassie come home for the saturday evening post, based on his own collie named toots. Lassie is a media franchise revolving around lassie, a heroic pet. Lassie come home by knight, eric and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Knights tale of a collie who crosses 400 miles of rugged terrain to return home has quite an honourable place. Lassie comehome is a novel about a rough collies trek over many miles to be reunited with the boy she loves. Introducing eric knight and the story behind lassie specifically a preface video to the 2005 production of lassie. A yorkshire, england, family is forced to sell their beloved collie, lassie, to pay their bills during a time of economic crisis and unemployment. This book is from our pre isbn stock and is therefore over 50 years old.
Eric knight had originally written a short story for the saturday evening post in 1938. Wilcox from a screenplay by hugo butler based upon the 1940 novel lassie comehome by eric knight. He was raised by an aunt and uncle and worked and went to school as a youngster part time. The show ran from september 12, 1954, to march 24, 1973. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. After graduating from cambridge latin school in massachusetts, mr. Lassie come home eric knight first edition 1st printing. The juvenile book is finished and a neat job of breadandbutter. The classic book lassie comehome by eric knight has been published many times since its original publication, and is a muchloved favourite the world over. The story was well received enough that knight expanded it to a novel two years later. Since publishing it has remained one of the favorite books for children. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of comehome dogs were common. He took american citizenship in 1942 shortly before his death.
Biography by greg christie ma of eric knight author of lassie. To ask other readers questions about lassie comehome, please sign up. Mgm dedicated lassie come home, which was released later that year, to his memory. Lassie come home 1943 in 1943, mgm released lassie come home, the tale of a faithful dog and his young master. Jun 29, 2017 introducing eric knight and the story behind lassie specifically a preface video to the 2005 production of lassie. Working with an army film unit under the direction of frank capra, eric knight was tragically killed in a plane crash off the coast of suriname on january 15, 1943. This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassies adventures. Knight joined the united states army and rose to the rank of major.
I didnt even know that there was only one lassie book by the original author, eric knight. First published in 1940, lassie comehome by eric knight, illustrated by marguerite kirmse, has become one of the bestloved dog stories in the world. His family is poor but loving, and his trusty dog lassie will show up at his school at 4 oclock to pick him up. Lassie is joes prize collie and constant companion. By that time the depression was over and world war ii had broken out. Author eric knight introduced the reading public to the canine character of lassie in a magazine story published on december 17, 1938, in the saturday evening post, a story which he later expanded to a novel and published in 1940 to critical and commercial success. Lassie comehome is a novel written by eric knight about a rough collies trek over many miles. Vintage lassie come home eric knight hardback w dj 30th anniversary edition. Dispatched, from the uk, within 48 hours of ordering.
His novel lassie come home isbn 00304410 appeared in 1940. In 1943, the dog was chosen to play lassie in the metrogoldwynmayer feature film. Knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie comehome was written and where the collie who inspired the book is buried. First published in 1940, lassie comehome has become one of the bestloved dog. Set in the depressionera england, the novel depicts the lengthy journey a rough collie makes to be reunited with her young. Vintage lassie come home hc eric knight 1954 grosset gowup young. Lassie come home 1943 son of lassie 1945 courage of lassie 1946 hills of home 1948 the sun comes up 1949 challenge to lassie 1950 the painted hills 1951 lassies great adventure 1963.
Joes parents couldnt afford to keep her anymore and sold lassie to a rich man. Lassie comehome by eric knight 1940, 1st ed peoples book club edition, hc nodj. But the classic television series and all its followers the new lassie, cinars 1997 lassie, the animated lassies rescue rangers, the unrelated anime series meikin lassie, and the 1940s radio series owe their inspiration to the seven movies made by mgm between 19421951, beginning with the film version of major eric knights novel lassie. Lassie come home by eric knight and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lassie comehome first edition eric knight bauman rare. Lassie comehome by eric knight and a great selection of related books. Lassie comehome is a novel written by eric knight about a rough collies trek over many miles to be reunited with the boy she loves. The book s british origin is a little more problematic in my old age than it was in. Dec 05, 2019 a collie named lassie has to be sold because her family are having bad times. Remake of the 1943 movie based on eric knights book lassie come home. Pal june 4, 1940 june 18, 1958 was a male rough collie performer and the first in a line of such dogs to portray the fictional female collie lassie in film, on radio, and on television.
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