Cool Hand Luke

Literature & Fiction

Donn Pearce

Donald Pearce

Genre Fiction

Charles Scribner`s Sons

Out of his experiences working on a chain gang, Donn Pearce created Cool Hand Luke, war hero turned "pretty evil feller," whose refusal to "git his mind right" becomes part of his fellow convicts' mythology of survival.

Cool Hand Luke (Abacus Books)

British & Irish

Abacus Books (Sphere)

His third book and first non-fiction book. Dust jacket design by Lawrence Ratzkin.

Dying in the Sun

Charterhouse

<p>Written using Donn Pearce's own experiences of working on a Florida chain gang, "Cool Hand Luke" is the classic tale of a quiet hero who refused to conform. Forced into a chain gang after a controversial career in the army, Lucas Jackson's outsized feats range from bizarre acts of gluttony and gambling - betting a fellow inmate he can eat 50 eggs - to harrowing escape attempts. Luke's acts of defiance and his refusal to 'git his mind right' soon make him a legend among his fellow convicts - a symbol of hope in a cruel regime designed to break a man's body and spirit. The original rebel, Luke's anti-hero personality makes him one of the seminal non-conformists - born to lose, but full of dignity. "Cool Hand Luke" was turned into a film in 1967, the year after its initial publication, starring Paul Newman. The screenplay, scripted by Donn Pearce himself, was nominated for an Academy Award.</p>

Constable Robinson

Written using Pearce's own experiences of working on a Florida chain gang, this is the tale of a war hero turned drunkard, vandal and convict. Luke says little but talks through his actions. His acts of defiance and refusal to git his mind right make him a legend amongst his fellow convicts.

Prion Books Ltd

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Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke (Abacus Books)

Dying in the Sun

Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke