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. A soc short for social has money, can get away with just about anything. This page contains all cover art images in the database for this particular comic series. Seventeenth laurelleaf printing, mass market paperback, 128 pages. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a. Outsiders volume 3 textless covers outsiders volume 4 textless covers, outsiders volume 3. 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. As the book is a puffin book i thought it would be useful to look specifically at puffin book covers, as this will. 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. 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. Book cover art the outsiders official website discussion. It makes the characters and therefore the novel as a whole more authentic, and makes the reader. Hinton 1967, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Hinton, follows two rival groups the socs and the greasers. 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. She tells entertainment weekly that she received her publishing contract for. Volume 1 volume 2 volume 3 volume 4 see also batman and the outsiderscovers, textless covers. Redditors grandfathers photo became cover of the outsiders. Hintons most recent book is a shortstory collection, titled some of tims stories.
The book is based off of her personal observations of two rival gangs at will rodgers high school. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. First published in 1967 when author was only sixteen. Hinton about ponyboy and his gang of friends, called greasers, who fight against a rival gang called the socs one. Hinton is a book famous for its coming of age exploration of right and wrong. The outsiders is a comingofage novel and the first book written by s.
But ponyboy is pretty sure that hes got things figured out. 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. His picture wound up in photo agency corbiss database, and was eventually used as the cover for an edition of s. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only. 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. The denim jacket design features references from the novel, including the year of publication, the famous staygold quote adapted from robert. Written in 1965 when she was only 16, the outsiders has sold over 14 million copies worldwide and averages 600,000 sales per year. The outsiders mass market paperback published august 1984 by laurelleaf books dell publishing co. Well email you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Hinton was only 17 years old when she started writing the book, and had it published when she was 18. Highly commended, puffin childrens prize, penguin random house design award 2014.
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. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. In 1983, a film adaptation of the novel was released, directed by francis ford coppola. He knows that he can count on his brothers, darry and sodapop. When ponyboy gets caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, he has to figure out what the right thing to do is. Hinton was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma, which is also the setting for the outsiders. This remarkable book has enjoyed unparalleled popularity since its publication. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. The outsiders book cover characters the canon camera book pdf, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The shining movie poster lets pretend this is a book cover the shining affiche dessin overlook hotel. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when. 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.
Both groups despise each other because they do not understand each other. 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 is 50 years old, and it has a new cover to. Stephen king on the outsider and where he gets his story ideas duration. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging.
Book is as new, dj has faint discoloration on insideinterior not visible on exterior or with protective lined mylar protective cover. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Hinton chapter questions with answer keys the outsiders by s. The outsiders by s e hinton book cover, description, publication history.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in. Hinton wrote many other books besides the outsiders. Mass market paperback published in 1997, 014240733x paperback published in 2006, kindle edition published in 2012, 0140. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The outsiders by s e hinton, first edition abebooks. According to ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world. The socs are from the rich side and the greasers are from the poor side of this small town in oklahoma. The enduring spell of the outsiders the new york times. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer.
Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they. Puffin design awards the outsiders book cover on behance. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. As part of the puffin design award i created a cover design for the book the outsiders by s.
Ponyboy, soda pop, and darries parents got into an accident and died. Hinton was merely 16 when she wrote this book and instantly its sales. Ponyboy and his two brothers darrel darry, who is 20, and sodapop, who is 16 have recently lost their parents in an automobile accident. Printable the outsiders poster, hinton book cover on a 1911 vintage. Hinton, tells the touching tale of 1960s gangs in america from a teenagers perspective.
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 is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble fish, tex, taming the star runner, and many others. 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. Hinton was wrote her debut novel while she was still in high school. The outsiders first hardcover edition, 1967 authors. Here, a tribute to the book that created young adult fiction as we know it today. This special 50th anniversary ed, contains neverbeforeseen photos, letters, etc.