{"product_id":"an-illustrated-history-of-horror-and-science-fiction-films-paperback","title":"An Illustrated History of Horror and Science-Fiction Films - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarlos Clarens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Hoberman\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book Carlos Clarens, author of \u003ci\u003eCrime Movies\u003c\/i\u003e (also available from Da Capo\/Perseus), \u003ci\u003eGeorge Cukor, \u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eKing Kong, \u003c\/i\u003e examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster in \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e, accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various versions of \u003ci\u003eDr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, \u003c\/i\u003e Clarens entertains as he enlightens. Supplemented with a new introduction by J. Hoberman, \u003ci\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/i\u003e film critic and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMidnight Movies \u003c\/i\u003e(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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos Clarens\u003c\/b\u003e wrote \u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated History of the Horror Film, George Cukor, \u003c\/i\u003e and many articles in \u003ci\u003eSight and Sound\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFilm Comment.\u003c\/i\u003e His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir\u003c\/i\u003e (also available from Da Capo Press\/ Perseus Books Group).\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9.06 x 6.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762676728096,"sku":"9780306808005","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6061e70cb790cbd9f630daacf67d7118.webp?v=1780223369","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-illustrated-history-of-horror-and-science-fiction-films-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}