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OverviewFreddy, 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. AUTHOR: John Edgar Browning has written several books on movie monsters, including Dracula, vampires, and other undead creatures. ILLUSTRATIONS: 424 images * Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Edgar BrowningPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.971kg ISBN: 9780764340826ISBN 10: 0764340824 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 12 June 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Edgar Browning has written several books on movie monsters, including Dracula, vampires, and other undead creatures. He is a Ph.D student and Arthur A. Schomburg Fellow at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |