Jungle Patrol, the Story of the Philippine Constabulary (1901-1936)

Gerald V. (Vic) Hurley (1898 – 1978) was the author of many published fiction and non-fiction works including the books: Southeast of Zamboanga, (©1935, 1963); Men in Sun Helmets (© 1936, 1964); Swish of the Kris, The Story of the Moros (©1938, 1966, 2010); Jungle Patrol, The Story of the Philippine Constabulary (©1938, 1966, 2011); The Parthian (1960); and Arrows Against Steel: the History of the Bow (© 1975, 2011). He was a prolific writer emphasizing both military and historic themes and he was the author of U.S. military manuals and plans during World War II. Hurley wrote a number of screenplays at least one of which, starring Gary Cooper, was produced. During the 1920's he became a legendary track star at the University of Washington and later lived for eight years in the Philippines. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during the First World War, the Navy Reserve, and as a Naval Officer in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War, and was a member of the Explorers Club. There are collections of the author's works and other material at several influential museums and libraries. Much of his work and research is still used in academic, cultural, and military studies. (111022) Christopher L. Harris. (MFA) the Art Director and Art Editor of Cerberus Books, has spent a lifetime in design and creative work. He is a Professor of Theatre and Resident Scene Designer at Willamette University and has taught for more than thirrty-five years. Harris has designed over two hundred and fifty productions worldwide, including the American Professional Premieres of The Rover, Barnaby Sweet, The Sickness of Youth, Father Dreams and Picasso In The Back Seat and productions in London, Toronto, New York, Boston, St. Louis, Chicago and Portland, Oregon. His design and production work has received recognition in a variety of professional design competitions and has been frequently praised in the media. His work has been seen in films including Without Evidence, (Assistant Art Director) and A Life In Twelve Words, (Set Decorator) All of the aspects of visual creativity are encompassed in theatre set and production design: the conceptualization of the underlying theme; design sketches; the use of color; the importance of layout and the relation of design elements; emotional tone; the capture of observer’s interest; the overall impact of the finished work, and fixed deadlines – make him a particularly effective contributor and leader for Cerberus. (111022)