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3 unusual facts about The Naked Ape


The Naked Ape

A 1973 movie directed by Donald Driver, very loosely based on the book, was made starring Johnny Crawford and Victoria Principal.

In 2006, an independent movie was made, based loosely on the book, written and directed by Daniel Mellitz, starring Josh Wise, Chelse Swain, Sean Shanks, Amanda MacDonald, Tony LaThanh, Corbin Bernsen.

Desmond Morris, the author, who formerly was the Curator of mammals at London Zoo, said his book was intended to popularise and demystify science.


Island Trees School District v. Pico

According to footnote 3 of the ruling, the books at issue have included Slaughterhouse-Five, The Naked Ape, Down These Mean Streets, Go Ask Alice, and The Fixer.


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