Hatari by Milner Michael (25 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Paperback. Text unmarked. Some page corner bumps/bends. Covers show edge wear with rubbing and creases. Book has a slight musty smell from basement storage.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. 2nd Cardinal printing. Light creases to the spine. Slight wear to the edges.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Used. In a world where the mere act of chasing wild animals is deemed a form of entertainment, Michael Milner?s 1962 masterpiece "Hatari!" invites you to experience the dubious joys of safari life through the eyes of those who are just a tad too enthusiastic about capturing beasts for the thrill of it. Published by Pocket Books, this volume is a delightful throwback to an era when wrangling elephants and lassoing leopards was considered a Saturday afternoon jaunt rather than a fast track to animal rights protests. You?ll find yourself questioning everything, from your own ethical compass to the sanity of those who thought, ?Let?s drive around Africa and capture some of nature?s finest for fun!" But let?s not get bogged down by moral dilemmas, shall we? Instead, prepare yourself for an exploration of a world where the lines between man and beast blur with comedic aplomb. Milner offers a front-row seat to the peculiarities of life in the wild?complete with slapstick moments, absurd mishaps, and a healthy dose of irony. Just when you think the protagonist has met his match in the form of a particularly stubborn rhinoceros, the plot twists in ways that will leave you bemused, scratching your head, and questioning the very essence of ?adventure.? What is it about the great outdoors that elicits such lunacy? The answer, as Milner presents it, seems to involve an alarming amount of miscommunication, misplaced bravado, and the kind of camaraderie formed only in the face of absurdity. In "Hatari!", you?ll encounter a hodgepodge of characters who personify this chaotic spirit, each more absurd than the last. Picture a band of reckless renegades, armed with nets, ropes, and an insatiable desire for chaos. They?re like the Spice Girls of wildlife capture?each uniquely qualified to create a delightful mess, yet utterly unqualified for the task at hand. As you flip through these pages, you may find yourself pondering the following essential questions: Can a man really negotiate with a lion using only a tin can and sheer audacity? What?s the acceptable level of wild animal entanglement before it becomes a serious ethical quandary? Is there a recommended distance to stand from a charging hippopotamus? How many nets does it take to capture a zebra, and is it worth the trouble? Are there any practical applications for ?stumbling into a safari adventure? on your CV? In its pages, you?ll find descriptions that feel like a time capsule, transported straight from the 1960s when leisure activities were decidedly less? sensitive. The writing is infused with that charming sense of naiveté that can only come from a time when the world was still convinced that the pursuit of exotic wildlife made for a smashing good time. You may even find yourself chuckling in disbelief at the absurdity, while simultaneously contemplating the plight of the creatures involved. It?s a bit like watching a slapstick comedy unfold?funny in theory, but deeply concerning when you think about it for more than five seconds. Condition: This particular copy of "Hatari!" has seen better days and bears the scars of its many encounters, much like the hapless characters within. Expect dog-eared pages, a cover that has bravely endured the test of time, and perhaps the faint scent of something you?re not quite sure you want to identify. Yet, in this imperfection lies its charm?perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of a book with stories beyond its own narrative. If you find yourself with an inclination for absurdity, and a penchant for raucous laughter at the expense of well-meaning yet misguided individuals, then this is your book. Grab it, and embrace the chaos that is "Hatari!" as sold by Crappy Old Books. You may just uncover a bizarre slice of history that leaves you both entertained and bewildered, questioning your own life choices along the way.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. 1962. First printing. 166 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Black and white photographs. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st pb printing. 16mo. 166 pages. Light rubbing to extremities, sides of spine, spined head & tail, spine lightly creased, scattered small blemishes; previous owner's stamp to fore-edge and to half title page, interior age-toned but unmarked other than stamp. A very good to very good plus copy. Novelization of 1962 movie, includes stills.

Condition: New.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1962 first printing. Solid binding. Owner stamp on front fly, else no other writing inside. One crease to spine and slight wear to cover.

Condition: Very Good. Très bon état - légères marques de lecture et/ou de stockage mais du reste en très bon état- expédié soigneusement depuis la France. Sans date. Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good Clean Cond. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Photo Center Feature (illustrator). HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE!! Great vintage paperback / soft cover edition in nice condition. Paper is aged, but clean. Some slight edge wear and or slight creases, but still a very nice copy to add to your collection. Classic pulp fiction cover art, with that great look. Highly collectible / sought after book! Movie / TV tie-in book. Book.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. R160032955: 1963. In-8. Relié. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 280 pages. Petite étiquette sur le premier plat. Manque important sur le 2è plat de la jaquette. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 810-Littérature américaine.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. R320119606: 1963. In-8. Relié. Etat d'usage, Plats abîmés, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 280 pages - jaquette conservée - plats légèrement gondolés. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 810-Littérature américaine.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. R160171068: 1963. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 280 Pages. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 810-Littérature américaine.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.