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Monsters in the movies : 100 years of cinematic nightmares

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  • 791.436164 L2574 TEEN (CEN)
  • 791.436164 L2574 (OSH)

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Edition

1st American ed.

Publication Information

New York : DK, 2011.

Physical Description

319 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm.

Summary

Director John Landis presents a personal celebration of the greatest monsters ever to rampage across the silver screen. He also explores the origins of vampires, zombies, and werewolves; reveals the secrets of legendary special-effects wizards; and converses with leading movie makers. Open your eyes to a fascinating world of movies: some classics, some quirky, some forgotten, and some unforgettable crazy!

Notes

"Images from the Kobal Collection."

Includes index.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Vampires. Dracula ; A stake through the heart! ; In conversation: Christopher Lee
  • Werewolves. Lon Chaney, Jr. ; In conversation: Joe Dante
  • Mad scientists. Dr. Frankenstein and the Monster ; Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde ; In conversation: David Cronenberg
  • Zombies. The monster carry ; In conversation: Sam Raimi
  • Ghosts
  • Mummies. In conversation: Guillermo Del Toro
  • Myths, legends, & fairy tales. In conversation: Ray Harryhausen
  • Dragons & dinosaurs
  • Monstrous apes. Planet of the apes ; King Kong ; In conversation: Rick Baker
  • Nature's revenge
  • Atomic mutations
  • The devil's work. The devil ; Hell ; Wicked witches ; Killer dolls ; Scary children ; In conversation: John Carpenter
  • Space monsters. Dystopias
  • Monstrous machines
  • Human monsters. Nazi monsters ; Scary older women ; Burke & Hare
  • The monster makers.

Added Authors

Kobal Collection.

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