Born in hartford, connecticut, tom tryon son of clothier arthur lane tryon and not, as is commonly believedactor glenn tryon grew up in wethersfield, connecticut. This is in good as shown condition with page tanning, scribbles are inside the front cover in marker, and wear and staining on front, back, and spine covers. Anthony burgess if youre looking for a good scary book to enjoy this halloween, here is a suggestion. The other was the first of several novels by thomas tryon involving mysterious circumstances and events. Although stephen king was actively writing horror at the time, i suspect he took subtle cues from the. The other, a comic book crossover story arc published by marvel comics. See all books authored by thomas tryon, including the other, and harvest home, and more on. Buy a cheap copy of the other book by thomas tryon.
It is not just the effective ending, but other unexpected revelatory incidents throughout the novel that strain our emotions. Its impeccable recreation of smalltown life and its skillful handling of the theme of. This first work came as a surprise to readers who knew tryon as a film actor whose most. Free download or read online the other pdf epub book. Born in hartford, connecticut, tom tryonson of clothier arthur lane tryon and not, as is commonly believedactor glenn tryongrew up in wethersfield, connecticut. Tryon wrote two more novels set in the fictional pequot landing of the other, harvest home 1973 and lady 1974, before turning to works like all that glitters 1986, that explore the dark side of the golden age of hollywood. After his discharge he joined the cape playhouse in dennis, massachusetts, and did everything from. It became an instant bestseller, selling more that 3. The other original theatrical trailer eureka classic youtube.
Clipping found in detroit free press in detroit, michigan on oct 18, 1975. A series of gruesome accidents plague a small american farming community in the summer of 1935, encircling two identical twin brothers and their family. Thomas tryon the other nyrb classics, 2012 with the advent of a new century, its heartening to rescue just a few of the many deserving, nearforgotten books that have gone out of print. He is best known for playing the title role in the film the cardinal 1963, featured roles in the war films the longest day 1962 and in harms way 1965 with john wayne, and especially the walt disney television.
It is a landmark of psychological horror that is a worthy descendent of the books of james hogg, robert louis stevenson, shirley jackson, and patricia highsmith. One suspects, however, that hollands tendency to mockery may derive from a secret. They are close, close enough, almost, to read each others thoughts, but they couldnt be more. The other, written by former actor thomas tryon and first published in 1971, plays out like a classic comingofage novel, delineating the inner life of a bright, sensitive child on the verge of adolescence in elegant prose attuned to the heightened perceptions of youth while reading it i frequently found myself thinking of victorine, by maude.
And there can be little doubt king was greatly influenced by thomas tryon s outstanding novels harvest home and the other. The 1971 horror classic is a tale of a seemingly bucolic farmhouse in a small connecticut town in the 1930s. The other was instantly heralded as a classic and tryon hit the road, doing interviews and selling his book practically door to door. Im there, sitting across from him, noticing that the bar is an uncommonly pleasant room furnished like an old english library. Tryon wrote the screenplay for the movie version the other 1972, but ironically, he did not end up producing it. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 281 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. At the time of his death tryon was working on a historical trilogy set in early nineteenthcentury connecticut. In desperation, he turned it into a novel that eventually sold 4 million copies and spent six months on the bestseller list. Dive deep into thomas tryon s the other with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion. Written by thomas tryon, audiobook narrated by william dufris. No other book in my lifetime of reading left me so unforgettably rattled, and it was not as much over the story as for how thomas tryon pulled it off, so effectively shattering my. Whereas many suspense novels of the period, including tryons strong 1973 followup, harvest home, have in the modern era become fairly predictable, the other retains much of its initial power. Pdf the other book by thomas tryon free download 281 pages.
Thomas tryons expertly written whirlpool of ohmygod horror. The other by thomas tryon book cover, description, publication history. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Thomas tom tryon january 14, 1926 september 4, 1991 was an american film and television actor, best known for playing the title role in the film the cardinal 1963 and the walt disney television character texas john slaughter 19581961. Dec 15, 2014 beautifully shot by the extraordinary robert surges ben hur and adapted for the screen by thomas tryon from his own bestselling novel the other is an unsettling horror masterpiece. The other applegate novel, 2000, in the animorphs series by k. His book crowned heads became an inspiration for the billy wilder film fedora 1978, and a miniseries with bette davis was made from his. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are. The atmospheric direction of robert mulligan and the firstrate writing of tom tryon based on his own novel place the other at a notch above the seemingly endless parade of demonic horror films. The 1971 horror classic is a tale of a seemingly bucolic farmhouse in a. The other, related through the consciousness of niles perry, an inmate in a mental institution, concerns the events that almost annihilated his family decades earlier. The other is a 1972 american psychological thriller film directed by robert mulligan, adapted for film by thomas tryon from his novel of the same name. Interview with thomas tryon roger ebert august 29, 1976. The walls are covered with books not intended to be read, but if this notion depresses tryon he doesnt let on.
Jun 19, 2017 closeted gay actornovelist thomas tryon s the other robert mulligans 1971 movie version explored through a blend of analysis and interior monologue. Thomas tryon 19261991, actor turned author, made his bestselling debut with the other 1971, which spent nearly six months on the new york times bestseller list and allowed him to quit acting for good. This first novel from thomas tryon is a distinguished one, it may well leave you blenched with horror, but it is beautifully, even poetically, wrought. He made his broadway debut in 1952 in the chorus o. Nov 05, 2016 a certain kind of book or film, which the other became tryon was a middlingly successful actor and turning it into a movie was probably always the goal might have shied away from that last bit, saving the child at the last minute, but the other doesnt want to pull that punch. If youre looking for a good scary book to enjoy this halloween, here is a suggestion. The proclamation, as bold as it is, is fairly accurate, even as we near 2020. After serving in the navy during world war ii, he attended yale, and upon graduation began an acting career that would take him from a madefortelevision disney western to hollywood, where he was featured in several b movies as well as otto premingers. With uta hagen, diana muldaur, chris udvarnoky, martin udvarnoky.
Tryon wrote the screenplay for the movie version the other1972, but ironically, he did not end up producing it. It was noel cowards partner, gertrude lawrence, who encouraged tom to try acting. The other by tryon, thomas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thomas was a writer of many thriller and mystery books. With the success of the other, thomas tryon was able to quit acting permanently. The other tryon novel, a 1971 horror novel by tom tryon. Set in 1935, the novel focuses on the sadistic relationship between two thirteenyearold identical twin boys. Buy the other 9781590175835 by thomas tryon for only. Thomas tryon books list of books by author thomas tryon. It was in that dark and musty cupboard of my mind where i keep all those articles which a i hope never to write and b which would be mean and nasty if i ever did. The first edition of the novel was published in 1971, and was written by thomas tryon. He is best known for playing the title role in the film the cardinal 1963, featured roles in the war films the longest day 1962 and in harms way 1965 with john wayne, and especially the walt disney television character texas john slaughter 19581961. Holland who had that asian hooded took while his twin brother niles, hes the gentle one, otherdirected you might say, plays those games. A way to health, long life and happiness, or, a discourse.
The tv movie version of the other enjoyed goodratings and critical acclaim when it was first broadcast on cbs in 1972. The other npr coverage of the other by thomas tryon. Taking the words from author dan chaon, who writes the afterword in the nyrb classics edition, the story messed with my head. This is the 1972 the other by thomas tryon fawcett crest paperback. Where is the piece, the editor wanted to know, about thomas tryon. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
I was 16 years old when i first read thomas tryons bestselling debut, the other. Holland and niles perry are identical thirteenyearold twins. Thomas tryon audio books, best sellers, author bio. In 1943 he enlisted in the us navy and served in the south pacific until 1946. But ive left thomas tryon sitting in the bar of the continental plaza hotel. Dive deep into thomas tryons the other with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion. Like most professional writers, i resent tom tryons the other, since tryon should get on with the job of being a good actor and not write good. Interview with thomas tryon interviews roger ebert. It stars uta hagen, diana muldaur, and twins chris and martin udvarnoky, with victor french, john ritter, and jenny sullivan in supporting roles. Thomas tryons bestselling novel about a homegrown monster is an eerie examination of the darkness that dwells within everyone.
Originally published in 1972 for several years ive added this book to the pile of novels i plan to read for halloween, but every year it missed the final cut. The other by thomas tryon thomas brings us yet again, another magnificent mystery book that grabs youre attention from start to finish. The other short story, a 1972 short story by jorge luis borges. I read most of it with hanaa at craving books check out her channel. Closeted gay actornovelist thomas tryons the other robert mulligans 1971 movie version explored through a blend of analysis and interior monologue. The other by thomas tryon is a 2012 nyrb classics publication. Niles and holland perry appear initially as normal thirteenyearold boys, niles just a bit more considerate than most, while holland, apparently the more strongwilled of the two, has a streak of malice. Tryon wrote two more novels set in the fictional pequot landing of the other. Thomas tryon 19261991 was born in hartford, connecticut into a family whose new england roots stretch back to the seventeenth century. Classic horror with an evil twin the longest chapter.