The Films of John Carpenter - by John Kenneth Muir (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The films of John Carpenter cover a tremendous range and yet all bear his clear personal stamp. From the horrifying (<i>Halloween</i>) to the touching (<i>Starman</i>) to the controversial (<i>The Thing</i>) to the comic (<i>Big Trouble in Little China</i>), his films reflect a unique approach to filmmaking and singular views of humanity and American culture. This analysis of Carpenter's films includes a historical overview of his career, and in-depth entries on each of his films, from 1975's <i>Dark Star</i> to 1998's <i>Vampires.</i> Complete cast and production information is provided for each. The book also covers those films written and produced by Carpenter, such as <i>Halloween II</i> and <i>Black Moon Rising, </i> as well as Carpenter's work for television. Appendices are included on films Carpenter was offered but turned down, the slasher films that followed in the wake of the highly-successful <i>Halloween, </i> the actors and characters who make repeated appearances in Carpenter's films, and ratings for Carpenter's work. Notes, bibliography, and index are included.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"recommended"--<i>Choice</i>; "informative and entertaining"--<i>ARBA</i>; "I found this book an enjoyable experience"--<i>SFCrowsnest</i>; "cogent and insightful...contain[s] excellent resources"--<i>SFRA Review</i>; "thorough...enjoyable"--<i>Crimson Celluloid</i>; "tells you the story behind the story...will have you heading for the Horror and Sci-Fi sect ion at your local video store"--<i>Cult Movies</i>; "extensive credit lists"--<i>Video Watchdog</i>; "impressive"--<i>Fandom</i>; "complete credits, a very lengthy synopsis, and an equally lengthy commentary"--<i>Classic Images</i>; "excellent...get this most enjoyable book"--<i>Hitch</i>; "a detailed history...will delight Carpenter fans seeking hidden meanings in his multi-layered works"--<i>The Intelligencer Record</i>; "a very interesting read"--<i>Little Shoppe of Horrors.</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>John Kenneth Muir</b> is the author of more than 20 reference books covering science fiction and horror on film and television. He is creator of the Internet sci-fi series <i>The House Between</i> (www.thehousebetween.com) and his popular blog can be found at reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.blogspot.com.
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