What is the publication date of Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton?
Michael Crichton published Eaters of the Dead in 1976. This work marked his fourth novel under his own name and fourteenth overall work.
Michael Crichton published Eaters of the Dead in 1976. This work marked his fourth novel under his own name and fourteenth overall work.
The story centers on Ahmad ibn Fadlan who joins Buliwyf and thirteen men to fight wendol creatures. King Hrothgar sits upon his throne at Hurot Hall while these Northmen journey northward into the frozen landscape.
Michael Crichton based the narrative structure on two distinct historical sources: Ahmad ibn Fadlan's actual travelogue from AD 922 and the Old English epic poem Beowulf. The first three chapters retell Ibn Fadlan's personal account of his journey with Varangians along the Volga River.
Walt Disney Pictures released The 13th Warrior in 1999 after years of development delays that began in 1979. Antonio Banderas played Ahmad ibn Fadlan opposite John McTiernan's direction during production.
The film earned approximately $62 million worldwide against a budget exceeding $100 million. Budget overruns became so severe that Disney fired McTiernan before filming concluded.