Brought to book Tolerance project celebrates World Book Day The Extended Edition Part 2 what is the difference between a book and a novelization
Hello there and welcome to the Tolerance projectâs small contribution to World Book Day this time in an extended version the blog has been split into 2 parts the first chapter of the blog will looked at the history of World Book day and the following books . Dr No by Ian Fleming Jaws by Peter Binchley.
Part 2 of the blog will answer the question what's the difference between a book and a novelization as we look at the novel versions of the Good The Bad and the ugly Star Wars and an officer and a Gentleman plus a few others that should be considered part of the Tolerance project library.
As this chapter of the blog concentrates on novelisations of popular films from the world of cinema we need to ask what is the difference between a book and a novelisation
The primary difference between a book and a novelisation lies in their origin and purpose.
A book is a broad term for a collection of written, printed, or illustrated pages bound together. This can include a wide range of genres and formats, such as:
Novels:Â Fictional narratives with a continuous story.
Non-fiction:Â Factual works like biographies, history books, or textbooks.
In simple terms, a novel is a type of book, but not all books are novels. A book is typically an original work, created to be a book.
A novelisation is a specific type of book that is a derivative work. It adapts a story that was originally created for a different medium, such as:
A film or television series
The purpose of a novelisation is to take the existing plot from one medium and expand it into a full-length novel. This often involves adding details, internal monologues, and descriptions to turn a screenplay or script into a richer prose format. Novelisations are frequently released to coincide with the premiere of a film or show, and they may be based on an earlier draft of the script, sometimes containing scenes or details that don't make it into the final visual product.
The Good The Bad and The ugly by Joe Millard and Bill Cunningham 1967
The film was novelised in 1967 by Joe Millard as part of the "Dollars Western" series based on the "Man with No Name". The other films in the Dollars trilogy were also novelised for a few Dollars more followed in 1968 again writen by Joe Millard the final book in the film trilogy  a fist full of Dollars arrived 4 years later in 1972 this time written by Frank Chandler
The book was based on the films screenplay which meant that the film included some deleted scenes other differences included the Clint Eastwood character called Blonde in the film is called whitey in the book and the bad Lee Van Cleef has a change of idenity he is called sentenza in the film he is named Angel Eyes a nickname given to him by Clint Eastwood.Â
The novelisation provides official names for the three leads, which the film famously avoids using in its credits (referring to them only as "Blondie," "Angel Eyes," and "Tuco" in the film's dialogue):
Blondie (The Good): His full name is given as "Joe," which is a name often associated with the protagonist in the Italian version of the screenplay.
Angel Eyes (The Bad): His name is "Sentenza," which is his name in the Italian cut of the film, meaning "The Sentence" or "The Judge." The novelization uses this name consistently.
Tuco (The Ugly): His full name is "Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez." The novel confirms the character's long, humorous, and rambling name that he rattles off to Blondie in a deleted scene (sometimes included in extended cuts).
2. Deeper Character Psychology
The novelization, as with all literary adaptations, gets inside the characters' heads, especially Tuco's, providing motivation absent from the dialogue:
Tuco's Past: There is more detailed exploration of Tuco's bandit life, his large family, and his complex relationship with his priest brother, Father Pablo Ramirez, adding depth to that emotional scene.
Sentenza's Sadism: The novel emphasizes Sentenza's cold, calculating nature and sadism, clarifying his role as a relentless and almost inhuman killer.
3. Expanded War and Setting
The Civil War backdrop is more detailed in the novel, moving beyond what was merely a cinematic setting:
Union and Confederate Views: The novel spends more time explaining the futility and horror of the war itself, especially through the eyes of the young, dying soldiers encountered by Blondie and Tuco.
The Bridge Incident: The emotional weight of the bridge explosion and the three men's temporary alliance to save the soldiers is explored more deeply as a moment of genuine, albeit temporary, humanity.
The book ties together certain narrative threads that might have been lost in translation or cut during the editing process:
It provides slightly clearer transitions between the multiple, disconnected vignettes that make up the film's three-hour runtime, helping to smooth out the narrative's flow.
In summary, the novelization by Joe Millard takes Leone's epic, visually driven masterpiece and translates it into a more traditional narrative form, providing names, detailed psychology, and a greater emphasis on the gritty reality of the Civil War backdrop.
The Bill Cunningham Novelization (1967)
Often overlooked, this version was published by Award Books in the US.
The Difference:Â While Millardâs book was the "official" tie-in for the general release, Cunninghamâs version was produced around the same time.
Content:Â It is generally considered a "harder" or more gritty take on the story. Fans often debate which writer captured Sergio Leone's "Spaghetti Western" atmosphere better, with Cunningham's version sometimes praised for being slightly more faithful to the film's cynical tone.
Star Wars From The Adventures Of Luke Skywalker Alan Dean Foster
Though initially credited to George Lucas, this Star Wars novelization was actually ghostwritten by sci-fi icon Alan Dean Foster, who wrote it based off the filmâs shooting script and Xerox copies of artist Ralph McQuarrieâs pre-production paintings. Foster also spent a day in an Industrial Light And Magic screening room with Lucas and graphic designer Saul Bass, watching unedited, soundless footage of Tie Fighters zooming around and getting blown up.
From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker was published six months before the movie came out in May 1977, and it was panned by critic sbut audiences loved it, and the book sold through its initial 500,000-print run by February, still three months before the filmâs premeire. By the time the movie came out, another 3.5 million copies had been sold, making it one of the most successful novelizations of all time. (Foster was paid $7500 for the workâworth about $40,000 today
The novelization hits all the movieâs high points, but there are some fascinating differences (a lightsaber is described as a âgizmoâ with âa number of jewel-like components built into both the handle and the disk,â for example) that give it a different type of feel from the film. It all adds more to the Star Wars universe, and some of details about certain planets, languages, history, and technology have since become canon for fans.
There are several fascinating differences. Interestingly, the book (titled Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker) Because it was ghostwritten by Alan Dean Foster based on an early shooting script, it includes scenes that were filmed but cut, along with concepts that hadn't been fully "finalized" by George Lucas yet.
1. The Missing Tatooine Scenes
The most significant difference is the inclusion of several scenes at the beginning of the story that humanize Luke.
Tosche Station:Â In the book, we see Luke meeting his friends (Fixer, Camie, and Windy) at the station.4Â He tries to show them the space battle he saw through his macrobinoculars, but they don't believe him and mock him.
Biggs Darklighter:Â We see a much longer conversation between Luke and Biggs before Biggs leaves for the Academy. Biggs reveals his plan to defect to the Rebellion, which explains why Luke is so emotional when they reunite later at the Rebel base.
2. Character & Lore Differences
Since the "rules" of the Star Wars universe were still being written, some details feel a bit "off" compared to the rest of the saga:
The Emperor:Â The book's prologue describes the Emperor (Palpatine) as a weak, "feeble" figurehead who is controlled by his ambitious advisors and bureaucratsâa stark contrast to the all-powerful Sith Master he became in later films.
Darth Vader as a "Sith Lord":5 The book explicitly calls Vader a "Lord of the Sith." This term was in the scripts but was never actually spoken out loud in a movie until The Phantom Menace in 1999.
Obi-Wanâs Lifestyle:Â In the novel, Ben Kenobi lives in a cave rather than a hut, and he is described as smoking a pipe.7Â He also cuts an alien in half in the Cantina, rather than just severing an arm.
Ducks exist? In one of the most famous oddities, Obi-Wan makes a reference to a duck.Â
Luke responds by asking, "What's a duck?" implying they don't exist on Tatooine (or perhaps anywhere else in that galaxy).
The book features the scene where Jabba confronts Han at Docking Bay 94.10 However, because the giant slug design didn't exist yet, Jabba is described as a "fat, bipedal creature with a shaggy skull" and scars. He was essentially a hairy humanoid alien rather than the Hutt we know today.
A video explaining the deleted scenes from Star Wars can be found by clicking here
4. Technical Discrepancies
Blue Leader: During the final trench run, Luke belongs to Blue Squadron (Blue Five) rather than Red Squadron (Red Five).12 They changed it to Red in the movie because the blue markings on the models caused issues with the blue-screen technology.
Opening Lines:Â Instead of the iconic "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away," the book opens with "Another galaxy, another time.
An officer and a Gentleman by Douglas Day Stewart
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is a title most commonly associated with the 1982 film starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger. While the movie is not based on a pre-existing novel, a novelisation of the film was written by Douglas Day Stewart, who also wrote the screenplay.
The story follows Zack Mayo, a young man with a troubled past who enrolls in Aviation Officer Candidate School to become a Naval Aviator. The film and the novelisation explore his difficult training under a strict drill instructor, his relationships with his fellow candidates, and his romance with a local factory worker, Paula Pokrifki.
While the film is focused and tightly structured, the novelisation, as is common, expands on the characters' backstories and inner thoughts, creating a richer, but sometimes slightly different, experience.
Here are the key differences and additions found in the novelisation:
1. Expanded Backstories and Character Depth
Zack Mayo's Childhood: The novel goes into far greater detail about Zack Mayo's traumatic childhood. The film briefly establishes his difficult upbringing, but the book spends more time on his early life in the Philippines with his negligent father, Byron Mayo, and his struggle to find a stable home. This deeply informs his guarded, cynical personality at the start of the program.
Sid Worley's Motivation: Sid Worley, Mayo's close friend, is given a clearer and more poignant internal struggle. The novel emphasizes his family's expectations for him to join the military and his confusion about what he truly wants for his own life, making his final, tragic decision feel more motivated than just simple despair.
Paula's Background: Paula Pokrifki (the local girl who falls for Mayo) is given a richer inner life, focusing on her feelings about her life in Bremerton, her dreams, and her complicated relationship with the base and the young officer candidates.
2. Sgt. Foley's Human Side
Foley's Internal Conflict: Sgt. Emil Foley is the terrifying, unyielding drill instructor in the film. The novel, however, provides a glimpse into his life outside the base, including his wife and children. This humanises him and suggests his relentless cruelty is part of a necessary, professional mask he wears to create officers, rather than just innate malice.
3. Deleted or Extended Scenes
The Weight of the Program: The novel has more scenes detailing the physical and psychological toll the Officer Candidate School (OCS) program takes on the candidates. There are more training montages, internal accounts of exhaustion, and scenes of candidates washing out.
The Original Ending (Slightly Different Tone): While the central action of the endingâMayo rescuing Paula from the factory floorâremains the same, the novel's depiction of the scene may have a slightly different tone. The book would capture the aftermath and the internal emotional state of Paula and Mayo as their future is solidified, whereas the film ends abruptly on the romantic high note.
In summary, the novelization of An Officer and a Gentleman provides a much-needed psychological context for the characters' motivations, particularly Mayo's guarded nature and Foley's professional rigor, making the drama feel more earned.
We should also mention these other novels when talking about the Tolerance project book shelf as they too would have featured in the Tolerance film if the scenes had escaped the dreaded cutting room floor.
Rocky Rosalyn Drexler (under the pseudonym Julia Sorel).
Published by Ballantine Books The novelization is based on Sylvester Stallone's screenplay and includes some scenes and details that were either cut from the final film or were from earlier versions of the script, offering a slightly different take on the characters and story.
Key Differences and Additions:
Rocky's Character is Darker:Â The book portrays Rocky as slightly less naive and more of a gritty street-level tough guy.
One source mentions Rocky lies about his age, telling Mickey he's 24 when he's closer to 30. This level of deceit is generally absent from the cinematic character.
The book provides more context for Paulie's mob ties with Gazzo, which are only briefly implied in the film.
The Locker Room Confrontation (Deleted Scene):Â The novel includes a scene that was filmed but cut from the final movie: a confrontation between Rocky and a fighter nicknamed "Dipper"Â (the boxer who took Rocky's locker) during a press conference for the Apollo fight.
Inner Monologue: The book, of course, provides inner monologue for Rocky, giving readers access to his simple yet profound thoughts, though some critics found the writing style to be somewhat "clunky."
A Different Ending: In the film, Adrian sneaks under the ropes, and Rocky and Adrian declare their love while the crowd cheers. The novel has a more public, chaotic ending where both Rocky and Adrian are carried overhead by exuberant fight fans after the final decision is announced
The Novelisations of the other Rocky films are covered in the second chapter of the Tolerance Blog The final countdown the sequels of the other 4 novelisations of the films in the series perhaps the novelisations of Rocky II and Rocky 4 are most interesting as they are written by Silvestor Stallone who wrote screenplays for both films as well as directing them
Halloween Curtis Richards
AÂ novelisation so beloved that it spawned a commemorative re-release in 2023, Curtis Richardsâs Halloween hit shelves on October 1, 1979, almost one year after the film dropped in theaters. Telling the story of âthe most frightening night of the year,â the novelisation extends John Carpenterâs script and combines it, somewhat, with the events that would come in 1981s Halloween II. (That movie still got its own novelisation, though, as did Halloween III.) Thereâs a richer backstory in this for Michael Myers, with an opening that suggests he carries an ancient Druid curse cast that stems from Northern Ireland. Readers also get to experience some of Michaelâs perspective along the way, so some might feel a bit more empathy for himâeven if he is a knife-wielding maniac
The novelisation of the original Halloween (1978), written by Curtis Richards (a pseudonym for novelist Dennis Etchison, who also wrote the novelisations for Halloween II and III), is one of the most significant horror tie-ins because it attempts to explain Michael Myers, a killer the film famously presented as pure, unexplained evil.
Here are the key differences and additions that set the novel apart from John Carpenter's classic film:
The most famous and far-reaching difference is the novel's attempt to provide a supernatural origin for Michael's evil, which later inspired elements in the sequels (like Halloween IIÂ and the controversial Halloween 6).
The Prologue:Â The book opens with an entirely new, ancient prologue set on the "eve of Samhain" (the Celtic origin of Halloween) in Northern Ireland. It tells the story of Enda, a deformed peasant boy, who murders a beautiful dancing couple, Deirdre and Cullain, out of jealousy. Enda is ripped apart by the villagers, and a Druid king curses his soul to roam the earth, reliving his crime, and being visited by the malevolent god Muck Olla.
The Voices: The novel explicitly states that Michael Myers is influenced by this ancient curse and hears voices telling him to kill. This voice is mentioned to have also plagued his grandfather. This directly contradicts the film's "blank face" philosophy of pure, motiveless evil.
The novel devotes significant time to Michael's life between 1963 (the murder of Judith) and 1978 (his escape), an era the film only vaguely references through Dr. Loomis's dialogue.
He Speaks: The novel shows Michael Myers speaking as an adolescent to his mother, grandmother, and Dr. Loomis. This is a massive break from the film and later sequels, which almost uniformly rely on his silence for effect.
Michael's Trial: There is a detailed account of Michael's trial following the murder of Judith, which is where his middle name, Audrey, is revealed (Judith's middle name is Margaret). This scene was later adapted into a deleted scene that was filmed for the TV broadcast of the movie.
Smith's Grove Mayhem:Â Loomis's commitment to Michael is justified with more specific events:
Michael is described as causing general chaos and scaring the older inmates.
He is suspected of poisoning a trustee and is involved in other "unpleasant occurrences" like a nurse "falling" down the stairs.
The other Halloween Novelisations  Halloween II Halloween III Season of the Witch and Halloween 4 the return of Michael Myers are covered in the second chapter of the blog Happy Halloween from The Tolerance Project The Michael Myers story Part the sequels Part 1
Two versions of this book were written depending on which side of the Atlantic you were on the picture on this blog is from the UK version of the book writen by Shaun Hutson which was published on February 21, 1985, by London-based Star Books (ISBN 0-352-31645-4);[134 The US version of the book was written by  Randal Frakes and William Wisher wrote a different novelization for Bantam/Spectra, published October, 1985 (ISBN 0-553-25317-4)
The first Terminator film, released in 1984, has two different novelizations, both of which offer unique details and are based on different versions of the screenplay.
The primary novelisation was officially credited to Shaun Hutson (though later re-releases attributed it to Randall Frakes). This version is largely an adaptation of the final script, but like all novelisations, it delves deeper.
Key Additions and Differences:
Kyle Reese's POV is Expanded:Â The book gives a much more detailed and graphic account of the future war, including specific battles against the machines, life in the resistance tunnels, and the events that led to Kyle Reese volunteering for the mission. This expands on the brief flashbacks in the film.
Sarah Connor's Thoughts:Â Readers get greater access to Sarah Connor's thoughts and reactions as she processes the unbelievable reality of time travel, robots, and her destiny as the mother of the future resistance leader.
The Terminator's Mechanics:Â The book offers internal views of the Terminator's internal computing and thought processes, portraying it as a literal machine following a program, devoid of emotion, but with a complex internal state.
2. The Randall Frakes Novelisation (The Expanded/Revised Version)
This second version, often associated with a later printing or a different publisher, is generally attributed to Randall Frakes (who was James Cameron's friend and collaborator) and is based on a much earlier version of the screenplay before the budget cuts and final rewrite.
This version is the one that contains the most significant lore differences:
Major Differences and Lore Expansions:
Two Terminators Sent Back (Original Script): In the original script, two Terminators were sent back to kill Sarah Connor. One was a traditional T-800, and the second was a new, liquid metal prototypeâa concept that was considered too expensive for the 1984 film but was eventually used for the T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. The novelisation includes both!
The Future Characters' Fates:Â The novel gives more detail on the fate of several future resistance fighters, including Jesse, who was Kyle Reese's friend. In the original script, Jesse was set to go through the time displacement equipment (TDE) with Kyle, but they were ambushed, and Kyle had to escape alone.
The T-800's Name:Â The novel names the specific model of the Terminator as a T-800, setting the standard for the entire franchise's technical lore.
Judgment Day Date:Â The book is more explicit about the date of Judgment Dayâthe moment Skynet becomes sentient and launches its nuclear attackâwhich is crucial for the franchise lore.
The Ending: The revised novelisation, following the original script, has an epilogue that is significantly longer, showing the military finding the remnants of the Terminator and beginning to reverse-engineer its technology. This implies that they were the ones who inadvertently created Skynet from the future tech, making the time loop more tragic and closed-ended.
The Lost boys Craig Shaw Gardner
The last book in the Tolerance film library is a film that has a link to the Tolerance film even if it is a tiny one it is the lost boys which featured in its soundtrack a cover of the Doors song People Are Strange we will be covering the lost boys in a future blog which is why I am including it here
The Novelization of the Lost Boys film script was written by Craig Shaw Gardner famous for writing fantasy novels and horror short stories. Â
The Lost Boys (1987) is a beloved classic, and its novelisation, written by Craig Shaw Gardner, based on the screenplay by Janice Fischer, James Jeremias, and Jeffrey Boam, is known for being a very fun and insightful read that fleshes out the world of Santa Carla.
Here are the key differences and additions found in The Lost Boys novelisation:
1. The Prequel Scene (Max's Introduction)
The novel opens with an entirely new prologue that was part of an earlier script draft. It is set just before the main events of the film and introduces Max (Dianne Wiest's character) and Lucy Emerson as they meet for the first time.
The scene establishes that Max runs a bookstore in Santa Carla and that Lucy first comes to town searching for a new place to live after her divorce.
This meeting subtly hints at Max's underlying sinister nature and his established presence in the town, giving his later reveal as the head vampire more foreshadowing.
2. The Original Opening Scene
The film opens with the Emerson family driving into Santa Carla. The original script (and the novelisation) had a much more shocking opening:
It featured a dead body being discovered by the lifeguard on the beach, with the body showing signs of a vampire attack (drained of blood and bite marks). This sets a darker, more explicitly horror-focused tone right from the start.
The novel gives the character Star (Jami Gertz) a much deeper and more tragic backstory than the film implies:
It reveals that Star was once a runaway who was turned into a "half-vampire" against her will.
Crucially, it explains that her resistance to fully turning is tied to her desire to protect Laddie, the younger half-vampire boy, making her motivation clearer and more noble.
The novel confirms what is only hinted at in the film: the Frog Brothers' obsession with vampires is deeply personal.
Alan Frog's mother (and potentially Edgar's) was killed by vampires. This gives their aggressive, self-taught vampirism expertise a strong basis in personal tragedy and revenge.
The book provides more detailed and often unsettling information about the other "half-vampires"Â that Max has taken in over the years, illustrating the depth of his predatory network and his plan to create a non-traditional "family."
6. David's Psychological Influence
The novel explores the psychological manipulation that David (Kiefer Sutherland) uses on the half-vampires and on Michael. It details how he weaponizes the allure of eternal youth and freedom to control his followers.
Novelisations of others films away from the Tolerance film are covered in the 2 part blog 8 Star Wars Rip Offs which cover Krull Battle Boyond the Stars Flash Gordon 1980 BattleStar Galactictica (The Pilot episode only) The Last Starfighter and Spaceballs.
Publishers also like to novelise television scripts as well as material seen on the big screen when talking about the Tolerance film we cover The Professionals novelisations in a new section in the blog Remembering Bodie and Doyle.
 Sphere Books released 15 novelisations based on the Professionals between 1978 and 1982. These were written under the pen name "Ken Blake" (actually authors Kenneth Bulmer and Robert Holdstock) and adapted 38 of the show's 57 episodes.
While they are essentially "novelisations" (books based on the TV scripts), they have some unique characteristics that make them different from the episodes you see on screen
All 15 books were published under the name Ken Blake, but this was a "house name" used by the publisher.the books were written by two well-known science fiction and fantasy authors:
Kenneth Bulmer:Â Wrote 11 of the books.
Robert Holdstock:Â Wrote 4 of the books (Volumes 10, 13, 14, and 15).
2. Differences from the TV Series
Deleted Scenes:Â The novels often include scenes that were cut from the final TV broadcast for time or budget reasons. You get extra dialogue and small character moments that never made it to air.
Internal Monologue: Unlike the TV show, which is pure action, the books allow you to "hear" what Bodie and Doyle are thinking. You get a deeper sense of their backstories Doyleâs internal conflict about his police background and Bodieâs cynical mercenary mindset.
Structure: Most of the books (especially the early ones) are not a single long story. Instead, they usually adapt three separate episodes into one volume, turning them into "novellas."
Tone:Â The writing in the books can feel a bit "grittier" or more descriptive than the show. The authors had to fill in the visual gaps with prose, leading to more detailed descriptions of the 1970s London atmosphere.
Book 1: Where the Jungle Ends â This set the tone for the series and adapted the very first episodes.
Book 15: Youâll Be All Right â This was the final book in the series and is quite sought after by collectors because it was published right as the show was ending
Where the Jungle Ends is both the title of the very first Professionals novel (published in 1978) and the name of one of the most famous episodes from Series 1.
As a book, it is actually a collection of four stories adapted from the TV scripts. It was written by Kenneth Bulmer (using the "Ken Blake" pen name)
The Story: Where the Jungle Ends
The plot of this specific story is deeply personal for Bodie. A group of his former mercenary comrades from his days in Africa arrive in London. They are highly trained, violent, and have "gone rogue," performing a brutal bank raid to impress a local crime lord.
Because of Bodie's past, Cowley uses him as the primary weapon to track them down, which forces Bodie to choose between his old "jungle" loyalty to his mates and his new "civilised" loyalty to CI5.
Key Differences in the Book
If you read the novel after watching the episode, you'll notice several "missing" or expanded details:
The Jungle Backstory:Â The book dives much deeper into Bodie's time in the Belgian Congo and Angola. While the TV show gives us hints, the novel provides more context on why he was so close to the mercenaries and the specific trauma of their shared past.
The Interrogation Scene:Â There is a famous scene where Cowley threatens to deport a mercenary named Benny back to Angola. In the book, the internal thoughts of the characters make this feel much more tenseâyou see Bodieâs genuine sympathy for a man he once fought alongside, even as he stands by and lets Cowley break him.
The Climax:Â Because the author (Bulmer) was working from a script, some of the dialogue is slightly different. For example, in the book, certain lines about Bodie's personal life are attributed to different characters or missing entirely compared to the "ad-libbed" feel Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins often brought to the set.
Visual Limitations:Â In the TV episode, the budget didn't allow for a massive heist scene, so we mostly see the aftermath. The book is able to be more descriptive about the scale of the mercenaries' violence.
Book 15, titled "Youâll Be All Right", holds a special place in The Professionals history. Published in 1982, it was the final book in the Sphere series and is now one of the most difficult to find, making it a "holy grail" for collectors
The novels based on The Professionals were quite popular and are a fascinating look at how TV shows were marketed before the era of home video.
Between 1978 and 1982, 15 novels were published by Sphere Books. While they are essentially "novelisations" (books based on the TV scripts), they have some unique characteristics that make them different from the episodes you see on screen.
Thanks for Chapter 2 of the blog go to google images again for the pictures Thank you as well to the Mental floss website for the information on the Star Wars and Halloween novelisations and the Gemini search engine for answering my questions on the Rocky Terminator and Officer and a Gentleman books also thanks to Meta Nerds lore for his video on you tube about the Star Wars deleted scenes
The Good the bad and the ugly book covers
Officer and a Gentleman Book cover
The Book cover for the professionals novelisation where the Jungle ends
The Book cover for the professionals novelisation You'll be all right
