An Illustrated History of Horror and Science-Fiction Films
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AlbakiReads Editorial A classic-era map of horror and science-fiction cinema
A classic-era map of horror and science-fiction cinema
Carlos Clarens surveys classic horror and science-fiction through filmmakers, recurring monsters, remakes, and individual films. The book moves between close comparisons—such as the differing treatment of the monster in Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein—and broader considerations of figures including Lon Chaney and producer Val Lewton. Its scope also reaches the genre’s erotic and popular dimensions, using King Kong and multiple versions of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as points of discussion. An added introduction by J. Hoberman and a filmography with complete credits for more than 300 films make the volume both a critical history and a reference resource.
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- Fans of classic-era horror and science-fiction films
- Film students seeking genre history alongside film-by-film reference material
- Readers interested in monster movies, remakes, and major genre filmmakers
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Classic horror cinemaScience-fiction film historyMonsters and screen personaeFilm remakes and adaptationsGenre popularity
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Book Overview In this book Carlos Clarens, author of Crime Movies (also available from Da Capo/Perseus), George Cukor, and many articles in film magaz...
In this book Carlos Clarens, author of Crime Movies (also available from Da Capo/Perseus), George Cukor, and many articles in film magazines, brings his encyclopedic knowledge of films and filmmakers to the subject of horror and science-fiction films of the classic era. Whether discussing the erotic aspects of King Kong, examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster in Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein, accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various versions of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, Clarens entertains as he enlightens. Supplemented with a new introduction by J. Hoberman, Village Voice film critic and coauthor of Midnight Movies (also available from Da Capo/Perseus), and an extensive filmography listing complete credits for over 300 films, this fascinating study illuminates both the genre and the reasons for its popularity.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 326 | Language: English | Publisher: DA CAPO PR | ISBN: 0306808005
FormatPaperback
Pages326
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0306808005
EAN9780306808005
PublisherDA CAPO PR
Publication Date1997-09-01
EditionFirst Thus
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight1.08 Pounds
Length9.06 Inches
Width6.02 Inches
Height0.81 Inches
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