A coveted first edition of this exciting novel set in London and Africa. This is a first UK edition of the work. Peter Viertel was an author and a screenwriter, who was responsible for many films during the 20th Century. These include The Sun Also Rises, Five Miles to Midnight, as well as this novel, White Hunter Black Heart.This novel was inspired by the author's experiences filming The African Queen with director John Huston. Released in 1952, this film starred Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. Viertel's film adaptation of White Hunter, Black Heart was released in 1990, starring Clint Eastwood. The work was extremely well-received, with film critic Pauline Kael describing it as "the best Hollywood novel i've ever come across and it isn't even set in Hollywood". This work follows the adventures of John Wilson, an arrogant film director who sets off to a big film production in Africa. Wilson soon becomes preoccupied with his desire to kill big game and begins to completely ignore the unwritten rules of the land as he becomes consumed by his obsession. This book has wear on the cover as shown in the photos. Internally, the book is in good condition with some foxing and discolouration. This book was part of the esteemed Times Library in London. Shipped from Edinburgh with Royal Mail (Tracked & Signed).