{"product_id":"still-the-beast-is-feeding-fifty-years-of-rocky-horror-the-unofficial-and-unauthorised-history-of-the-show-the-film-and-the-phenomenon-paperback","title":"Still The Beast Is Feeding: Fifty Years Of Rocky Horror: The Unofficial and Unauthorised History of The Show, The Film and the Phenomenon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhil Barden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRob Bagnall\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in a tiny attic theatre on a dark and stormy night in the summer of 1973, \u003ci\u003eThe Rocky Horror Show\u003c\/i\u003e was an immediate hit with audiences and critics alike, and a much-needed shot in the arm for London's jaded theatre scene. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFive decades on, Richard O'Brien's hilarious cross-dressing tribute to trashy sci-fi B-movies, sexual liberation, gothic horror and rock 'n' roll continues to pull in the crowds and attract legions of new fans, while the classic 1975 film version - the longest continually playing theatrical release in cinema history - generated an unparalleled cult following which took the concept of audience participation to unheard of levels of immersive engagement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExhaustively researched - and now fully REVISED, UPDATED and EXPANDED - this book chronicles the extraordinary history, continued evolution and enduring legacy of this immortal tale of an amoral transvestite scientist, extraterrestrial subterfuge, corruption of the innocent and the creation of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncorporating a wealth of archival material, personal memories and interviews with contributors and participants from every era of Rocky Horror history, the authors explore the show's origins and influences; the creation of the original London stage production; the numerous national and international revivals; the making of the movie; and the fanatical fishnet following which continues to define the \u003ci\u003eRocky Horror\u003c\/i\u003e experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition has a 64 page Gallery of Black and White photographs of events, ephemera and other items and places of interest to fans of the \u003ci\u003eRocky Horror\u003c\/i\u003e phenomenon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An intelligent and lovingly told tale ... I have found it to be a source of great pleasure' Richard O'Brien speaking about the book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A labour of love by the two authors, given the depth and breadth of knowledge contained within' Charles Packer, Sci-Fi Online (10\/10) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Superb' James Whittington, Horrorxtra \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Fantastic book. Full of facts and information. A must for any Rocky fan.' Cathy, Amazon review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A VERY extensive book on the history of \u003ci\u003eThe Rocky Horror Show\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Rocky Horror Picture Show\u003c\/i\u003e ... It contains little known facts and trivia, even for those who are very knowledgeable about the show\/film. Check it out, and antici...pate great things!' Alex, Amazon review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Informative, anecdotal and filled with a lot of love for \u003ci\u003eRocky\u003c\/i\u003e, it's perfect for any fan.' L J Valentine, Goodreads \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Beautifully researched and thoroughly entertaining. The book is full of droll anecdotes and witticisms, cleverly woven into a succinct and informative writing style. With as much (if not more) pastiche and cultural reference as it's beloved subject, \u003ci\u003eStill The Beast is Feeding\u003c\/i\u003e is not so much a companion, but more of a frequent lover to all things \u003ci\u003eRocky Horror\u003c\/i\u003e.' Kieran Kimberley, Goodreads\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 532\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.07 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752257290528,"sku":"9781845832247","price":32.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d25d73f7fcc5e939c4751de4f6a3627b.webp?v=1779991358","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/still-the-beast-is-feeding-fifty-years-of-rocky-horror-the-unofficial-and-unauthorised-history-of-the-show-the-film-and-the-phenomenon-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}