MacLean, Alistair 1922-1987
Overview
Works: | 758 works in 5,450 publications in 31 languages and 66,504 library holdings |
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Genres: | Fiction Action and adventure fiction Detective and mystery fiction Drama War fiction Thrillers (Fiction) War films Action and adventure films Film adaptations Sea fiction |
Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay, Bibliographic antecedent, Scenarist, Creator, Other |
Classifications: | PR6063.A248, 823.914 |
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Most widely held works about
Alistair MacLean
- The guns of Navarone by J. Lee Thompson( Visual )
- Alistair MacLean : the key is fear by Robert A Lee( Book )
- Alistair MacLean : a life by Jack Webster( Book )
- Where eagles dare by Brian G Hutton( Visual )
- Ice Station Zebra by Lloyd Nolan( Visual )
- Phīyara ījha dha kī by Alistair MacLean( Book )
- Detonator( Visual )
- Force 10 from Navarone by Guy Hamilton( Visual )
- Papeṭa ôna ê ceina by Alistair MacLean( Book )
- Puppet on a chain by Alistair MacLean( Book )
- Alistair (Stuart) MacLean : (1922-1987)( )
- Kukla na t︠s︡epochke ; Shli︠u︡z by Alistair MacLean( Book )
- Alistair Stuart MacLean : (1922-1987)( )
- The Bridge on the River Kwai by David Lean( Visual )
- Karavan v Vakkares ; Dʹi︠a︡volʹskiĭ mikrob by Alistair MacLean( Book )
- Reka smerti ; Strakh otpiraet dveri by Alistair MacLean( Book )
- Alistair MacLean : novelist, (1922-1987) by Robert Craig( )
- Alistair MacLean's When eight bells toll by Alistair MacLean( Visual )
- Novels by Alistair Maclean : Ice Station Zebra, Where eagles dare, Force 10 from Navarone, The guns of Navarone, HMS Ulysses, Night without end, The satan bug, When eight bells toll, Breakheart Pass, Bear Island, Circus, South by Java Head, Fear is the key, Puppet on a chain, The golden rendezvous, Athabasca, San Andreas by Alistair MacLean( Book )
- Detektivnye romany by Alistair MacLean( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Alistair MacLean
Where eagles dare by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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159 editions published between 1955 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight Allied agents -- seven men and a woman -- parachute onto a mountainside behind enemy lines in wartime Germany. Their mission: to rescue an American general before the Nazis can force him to reveal secret D-Day plans
159 editions published between 1955 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight Allied agents -- seven men and a woman -- parachute onto a mountainside behind enemy lines in wartime Germany. Their mission: to rescue an American general before the Nazis can force him to reveal secret D-Day plans
The guns of Navarone by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
)
145 editions published between 1956 and 2019 in 12 languages and held by 2,540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The island of Navarone is a grim, impregnable fortress, heavily defended by a mixed garrison of Germans and Italians, and one of the few Aegean islands on which the Allies have been unable to establish a mission - far less recapture. However a team has now been assembled in a last ditch attempt to destroy the large naval guns which threaten the withdrawal of the army force on Crete
145 editions published between 1956 and 2019 in 12 languages and held by 2,540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The island of Navarone is a grim, impregnable fortress, heavily defended by a mixed garrison of Germans and Italians, and one of the few Aegean islands on which the Allies have been unable to establish a mission - far less recapture. However a team has now been assembled in a last ditch attempt to destroy the large naval guns which threaten the withdrawal of the army force on Crete
Ice Station Zebra by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
)
136 editions published between 1960 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 2,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arson in the Arctic takes a British agent to the top of the world aboard a U.S. nuclear submarine
136 editions published between 1960 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 2,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arson in the Arctic takes a British agent to the top of the world aboard a U.S. nuclear submarine
Bear Island by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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120 editions published between 1950 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 2,293 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Novel about a movie crew's journey to a deserted island north of the arctic circle
120 editions published between 1950 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 2,293 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Novel about a movie crew's journey to a deserted island north of the arctic circle
Force 10 from Navarone by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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126 editions published between 1960 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The guns have been silenced. But heroic survivors of Navarone are far from still. Headed for more excitement, their mission: to free an entire Partisan army trapped in the rugged mountains of Yugoslavia. It begins with a parachute drop behind enemy lines and a deliberate walk into a German camp
126 editions published between 1960 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The guns have been silenced. But heroic survivors of Navarone are far from still. Headed for more excitement, their mission: to free an entire Partisan army trapped in the rugged mountains of Yugoslavia. It begins with a parachute drop behind enemy lines and a deliberate walk into a German camp
Floodgate by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
)
72 editions published between 1983 and 2021 in 6 languages and held by 2,238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Holland is threatened with sabotage and flooding by an extremist group, the F.F.F., unless the Dutch will influence British troops to leave Northern Ireland
72 editions published between 1983 and 2021 in 6 languages and held by 2,238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Holland is threatened with sabotage and flooding by an extremist group, the F.F.F., unless the Dutch will influence British troops to leave Northern Ireland
San Andreas by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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55 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 2,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A medical transport carrying the wounded from Halifax to Aberdeen is attacked by German war planes and U-boats
55 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 2,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A medical transport carrying the wounded from Halifax to Aberdeen is attacked by German war planes and U-boats
Circus by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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68 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 9 languages and held by 2,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It takes a five-man circus act with a psychic tightrope artist to get in and out of an East European prison safely
68 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in 9 languages and held by 2,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It takes a five-man circus act with a psychic tightrope artist to get in and out of an East European prison safely
Santorini by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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82 editions published between 1986 and 2021 in 10 languages and held by 2,167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the Aegean a large airplane crashes at almost the same time a luxurious yacht is sinking. Commander Talbot of the Ariadne, a sophisticated British ship that is part of NATO, picks up the yacht's survivors, among them a wealthy Greek businessman. The downed plane, it is learned, contains hydrogen bombs and atomic mines, one of which is ticking. If the mine explodes in that spot, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, tidal waves, ozone cracking, and possibly the end of the world could ensue
82 editions published between 1986 and 2021 in 10 languages and held by 2,167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the Aegean a large airplane crashes at almost the same time a luxurious yacht is sinking. Commander Talbot of the Ariadne, a sophisticated British ship that is part of NATO, picks up the yacht's survivors, among them a wealthy Greek businessman. The downed plane, it is learned, contains hydrogen bombs and atomic mines, one of which is ticking. If the mine explodes in that spot, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, tidal waves, ozone cracking, and possibly the end of the world could ensue
River of death by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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100 editions published between 1981 and 2021 in 10 languages and held by 2,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An expedition venturing into the Brazilian rain forest could not imagine what awaited them; those who survived would never forget
100 editions published between 1981 and 2021 in 10 languages and held by 2,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An expedition venturing into the Brazilian rain forest could not imagine what awaited them; those who survived would never forget
When eight bells toll by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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118 editions published between 1966 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Calvert, a ruthless agent for Britain's secret service, outwits a gang of modern pirates operating on the Irish Sea
118 editions published between 1966 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Calvert, a ruthless agent for Britain's secret service, outwits a gang of modern pirates operating on the Irish Sea
Athabasca by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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97 editions published between 1900 and 2020 in 10 languages and held by 2,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of blackmail and murder along the Alaskan pipeline
97 editions published between 1900 and 2020 in 10 languages and held by 2,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of blackmail and murder along the Alaskan pipeline
Captain Cook by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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46 editions published between 1972 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 2,006 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the English explorer, navigator, and cartographer who discovered Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii
46 editions published between 1972 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 2,006 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the English explorer, navigator, and cartographer who discovered Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii
Partisans by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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48 editions published between 1982 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 1,925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Major Peter Petersen leads a commando force into the besieged stronghold of the Yugoslavian Royalists during World War II. His mission: to deliver a message of vital importance from the Italian Fascists
48 editions published between 1982 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 1,925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Major Peter Petersen leads a commando force into the besieged stronghold of the Yugoslavian Royalists during World War II. His mission: to deliver a message of vital importance from the Italian Fascists
The golden gate by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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113 editions published between 1976 and 2020 in 12 languages and held by 1,905 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Terrorists kidnap the President of the United States and two Middle Eastern heads of State and threaten to kill them if their demands are not met
113 editions published between 1976 and 2020 in 12 languages and held by 1,905 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Terrorists kidnap the President of the United States and two Middle Eastern heads of State and threaten to kill them if their demands are not met
Caravan to Vaccares by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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77 editions published between 1970 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Neil Bowman's interference with the gypsies led him to a bull-ring, and a face-to-face confrontation with a massive Andalusian fighting bull
77 editions published between 1970 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Neil Bowman's interference with the gypsies led him to a bull-ring, and a face-to-face confrontation with a massive Andalusian fighting bull
The way to dusty death by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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86 editions published between 1900 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 1,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Johnny Harlow, champion Grand Prix driver, acts as an undercover agent to discover who is fixing the Grand Prix races all over Europe
86 editions published between 1900 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 1,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Johnny Harlow, champion Grand Prix driver, acts as an undercover agent to discover who is fixing the Grand Prix races all over Europe
Breakheart Pass by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
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77 editions published between 1974 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 1,824 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the Civil War, an army relief train takes supplies to an Indian fort, and its passengers suffer mysterious accidents
77 editions published between 1974 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 1,824 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the Civil War, an army relief train takes supplies to an Indian fort, and its passengers suffer mysterious accidents
Puppet on a chain by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
)
78 editions published between 1969 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 1,818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Sherman of Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flies to Amsterdam on the trail of a dope king. With enormous skill the atmosphere is built up: Amsterdam with its canals and high houses; stolid police; psychopaths; women in distress and above all -- murder
78 editions published between 1969 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 1,818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Sherman of Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flies to Amsterdam on the trail of a dope king. With enormous skill the atmosphere is built up: Amsterdam with its canals and high houses; stolid police; psychopaths; women in distress and above all -- murder
Goodbye California by
Alistair MacLean(
Book
)
81 editions published between 1977 and 2020 in 11 languages and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of terrorists sets off a bomb in the desert and an underwater device that produces a massive tidal wave off the coast of Los Angeles and finally threatens to cause an earthquake that will destroy California
81 editions published between 1977 and 2020 in 11 languages and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of terrorists sets off a bomb in the desert and an underwater device that produces a massive tidal wave off the coast of Los Angeles and finally threatens to cause an earthquake that will destroy California
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- Cook, James 1728-1779
- MacNeill, Alastair Author Contributor
- Kastner, Elliott Producer
- Burton, Richard 1925-1984 Performer Actor
- Ure, Mary 1933-1975 Performer Actor
- Great Britain Royal Navy
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Hutton, Brian G. Performer Director Author
- Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) 1888-1935
- Peck, Gregory 1916-2003 Other Performer Actor
Associated Subjects
Adventure stories Arctic Regions Austria--Alps, Austrian Batteries (Ordnance) Boulle, Pierre, Brazil British Burma Burma-Siam Railroad California California--San Francisco--Golden Gate Bridge Circus Commando troops Cook, James, Detective and mystery stories Drug traffic English fiction Extortion Fortification Generals Government missions Great Britain Greece Greece--Drama Infiltration (Military science) Kidnapping MacLean, Alistair, Mediterranean Region--Aegean Islands Military campaigns Military intelligence Nazi hunters Netherlands--Amsterdam Nuclear submarines Nuclear terrorism Presidents Prisoners of war Rescues Romanies Sabotage Scotland--Highlands Sea stories, English Secret service Special forces (Military science) Spies Terrorism Thailand Treasure troves United States Western stories Yugoslavia
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Alternative Names
Mac-Lean, Alistair
Mac Lean Alistair 1922-1987
MacLean A.
MacLean A. 1922-1987
MacLean, Alistair
MacLean, Alistair 1922-
Maclean, Alistair 1922-1987
MacLean, Alistair 1922 or 3-
MacLean Alistair Stuart
MacLean, Alistair Stuart, 1922-1987
MacLean, Alistaire
MacLeane, Alistaire
Maklin, Alisteir.
Maklin, Alister, 1922-
Maklin, Alister 1922-1987
Maklin, Ė. 1922-1987
Maklin, Olister.
Maklin, Olister 1922-1987
Maklinas A.
Maklinas Alisteris
Maklīns, Alisters, 1922-1987
Maklīns, Elisters, 1922-1987
Mc Lean, Alistair
Mc Lean Alistair 1922-1987
McLean , Alistair
McLean Alistair 1922-1987
Stuart I. 1922-1987
Stuart Ian
Stuart Ian 1922-1987
Маклейн А. 1922-1987
Маклин А.
Маклин А. 1922-1987
Маклин, А. (Алистер), 1922-1987
Маклин Алистер
Маклин, Алистер 1922-1987
Маклин О. 1922-1987
Маклин Э.
Маклин Э. 1922-1987
Маклин Элистер
Стюарт Я. 1922-1987
מק-לין, אליסטר
מקלין, אליסטייר 1922-1987
סטיוארט, ין, שם בדוי
맥린, 알리스테어 1922-1987
맥클린, 알리스테어 1922-1987
マクリーン, アリステア
Languages
English
(1,393)
German (276)
Polish (66)
Spanish (51)
Dutch (31)
Russian (23)
Danish (19)
Italian (17)
French (12)
Hungarian (8)
Finnish (8)
Japanese (6)
Portuguese (6)
Norwegian (6)
Chinese (5)
Norwegian (5)
Swedish (4)
Slovenian (4)
Hebrew (3)
Czech (2)
Multiple languages (2)
Marathi (2)
Bengali (2)
Gujarati (2)
Estonian (1)
Vietnamese (1)
Persian (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Romanian (1)
Macedonian (1)
Thai (1)
German (276)
Polish (66)
Spanish (51)
Dutch (31)
Russian (23)
Danish (19)
Italian (17)
French (12)
Hungarian (8)
Finnish (8)
Japanese (6)
Portuguese (6)
Norwegian (6)
Chinese (5)
Norwegian (5)
Swedish (4)
Slovenian (4)
Hebrew (3)
Czech (2)
Multiple languages (2)
Marathi (2)
Bengali (2)
Gujarati (2)
Estonian (1)
Vietnamese (1)
Persian (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Romanian (1)
Macedonian (1)
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