Zardoz

Reissued on its 50th anniversary, John Boorman's novelization of his cult film Zardoz offers a detailed expansion of its dystopian story set in a post-apocalyptic future. The narrative explores the divide between immortal Eternals and a brutal outcast underclass, following Zed—an Exterminator questioning his world—he ventures into the mysterious and seemingly perfect society of the Eternals. The novel delves into complex themes of order, division, and existence, revealing the layers behind the film's provocative vision and characters.