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Synopsis
More than 400 images trace the movie monster's history from the early 20th century to the present day in such movies as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Silence of the Lambs, and more.Foreword by David J. Skal and afterword by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Freddy, Jason, Frankenstein, and Dracula are just a few of the thrilling movie monsters in this illustrated, collectible reference guide. Monsters from major as well as minor horror films are brought back to life through domestic and international posters, movie stills, and publicity shots. Engaging commentary from leading horror fiction writers, editors, anthologists, and scholars accompany more than 400 movie posters and publicity stills from the early 20th century through to the present day.
Not only will you revisit such iconic movies as The Shining, Child's Play, Halloween, Godzilla, and Jaws, to name just a few, you will also learn about the cultural and technological developments that have played a role in the history of the indelible movie monster.
Whether you're a screenwriter, producer, director, actor, or just a fan, this reference guide is an invaluable resource about one of our greatest movie genres.
Book Details
Published
July 1, 2012
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Limited
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780764340826