- Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Del Rey Books; First Edition edition (April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345459679
- ISBN-13: 978-0345459671
- Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 2.4 x 17.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,238,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee,
a dark vision of the beast that lives inside the man . . .
In a Berkeley lab, Bruce Banner, a young man haunted by his murky past and the parents he never knew, works intensely day and night. A bright scientist with repressed emotions and few social skills, Bruce and his colleague, the sharp and beautiful Betty Ross, experiment with the body’s ability to repair itself and fight disease. But their research draws unwanted attention. For the power of regeneration catches the eye of the military, which sees its potential on the battlefields of the future.
But when Bruce is exposed to radiation in an accident that should have killed him, a ferocious truth about his past begins to emerge—along with something else, something deep inside his own body that is triggered when he is provoked . . . when he is pushed beyond reason . . . when anger takes over and he transforms into . . .
THE HULK
a dark vision of the beast that lives inside the man . . .
In a Berkeley lab, Bruce Banner, a young man haunted by his murky past and the parents he never knew, works intensely day and night. A bright scientist with repressed emotions and few social skills, Bruce and his colleague, the sharp and beautiful Betty Ross, experiment with the body’s ability to repair itself and fight disease. But their research draws unwanted attention. For the power of regeneration catches the eye of the military, which sees its potential on the battlefields of the future.
But when Bruce is exposed to radiation in an accident that should have killed him, a ferocious truth about his past begins to emerge—along with something else, something deep inside his own body that is triggered when he is provoked . . . when he is pushed beyond reason . . . when anger takes over and he transforms into . . .
THE HULK
About the Author
Peter David is a New York Times bestselling author, one of the comic world's most popular authors. He has been a writer for The Hulk story for Marvel comics for over ten years. Recently he has written the bestselling Spider-Man novel and his past successes include some of the most popular Star Trek novels including Imzadi and A Rock and a Hard Place.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been a Hulk fan since the 70's and have been looking forward to this film for a long while. I stumbled over a copy of this novel based on the screenplay and wasn't sure what to expect. I was hooked within the first few pages - The story has been brought right up to date with no Gamma Ray bomb, no Rick Jones, no back-drop of the cold war, but plenty of inner-trauma for an Asperger-like Bruce Banner estranged from his dad and unable to get it together with Betty Ross because of repressed emotions (!). There's a strong story line and great descripive writing to make up for the lack of images. Just like the Spider-man and Daredevil novels-based-on-the screenplay I recommend this as a fun, absorbing read with or without the film images already in your head.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I bought this book at an airport and, after seeing the fil, did not have very high hopes but i was desperate so i bought it.
After finishing the book I'd packed i reluctantly turned to the novelisation and i found myself reading more than i intended to each day.
The plot seemed to make more sense and i found myself caring more about the characters than in the movie.
Nothing against the movie - i loved it but once you've seen something you've seen it right? - WRONG! Reading Hulk i realised how wrong i was.
I have now decided that novelisations of movies are great idea and have read Spider-Man, Daredevil and i intend to read LXG and X-Men...
...Mow if i could just find X-Men 2 then that would be great!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The HULK Novel is EXCELLENT........
13 May 2003
Format:Mass Market Paperback
You can definitely differentiate between the Novel and the TV Series The Incredible HULK and as a result, the Novel is definitely more closer to the Comic, the way the HULK is supposed to look and act.. So what if there were some minor changes compared to the comics, Comic Purists will never be happy no matter how good the movie is and it will be.. My Recommendation: If you need more familarity with the character the HULK, Pick up this Novel today.. The scene with the Hulk Dogs was actually described in brutal fasion and I could play out the entire book in my head and visualize every scene and I have come to the conclusion that this movie will be very emotional, and you know what?? That's a Good thing.. This is sort of like A Beautiful Mind meets A Beautiful Monster type of story.. Audiences love a good story and this is what will sell this movie the most: The STORY and FX come 2nd.. Perhaps The Matrix Reloaded won't be the mvoe to beat this Summer, but instead, it's The HULK!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Better Than The Movie
12 Jan 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is alot better than the film it's self. I can't believe the book is alot better than the movie. Peter David does such a great job on this book that it's not hard not to like it. I recomend This book
If you liked this book, check out the movie, soundtrack and video game
If you liked this book, check out the movie, soundtrack and video game
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
SMASH the anger!
26 Aug 2003
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Peter David, the acclaimed comic book writer that revitalized The Hulk, adapts the maligned movie into a decent novel. The Hulk takes its sweet time showing up, but the characters and their backstories are well drawn enough to make the wait worthwhile. There are some minor changes in character and motivation, especially in regards to Glen Talbot, and, for the most part, it helps the story more than hinders it (though there are a few narrative wrinkles that another rewrite could have ironed out). Not a bad book at all, fans will certainly enjoy it.
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