1st PLACE WINNER of the 2008 DIY Book Festival for fan fiction! Frank Mosco goes against the grain in an unconventional approach to the King Kong legend. In 1933, following the release of the movie KING KONG, a disgruntled old sailor and soul survivor of an encounter with the real great ape imparted his secret regarding the true facts of the storied beast and it's mysterious island to two young men. Armed with the old sailor's map, an arsenal of weapons, a desire to prove themselves, and a fully crewed three-masted barkentine, fifteen members of the Princeton University Rugby Club eagerly embark on a search for adventure and riches. Their journey results in discoveries far exceeding anything they would have expected, with an outcome no one could possibly have imagined. Full of old fashion appeal with a number of contemporary twist and endearing characters, a must read for classic KONG fans everywhere. This edition includes the original screenplay on which the novel is based.