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An Illustrated History of Horror and Science-Fiction Films - by Carlos Clarens (Paperback)

An Illustrated History of Horror and Science-Fiction Films - by  Carlos Clarens (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In this book Carlos Clarens, author of Crime Movies (also available from Da Capo/Perseus), George Cukor, and many articles in film magazines, brings his encyclopedic knowledge of films and filmmakers"<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In this book Carlos Clarens, author of <i>Crime Movies</i> (also available from Da Capo/Perseus), <i>George Cukor, </i> 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 <i>King Kong, </i> examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster in <i>Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein</i>, accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various versions of <i>Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, </i> Clarens entertains as he enlightens. Supplemented with a new introduction by J. Hoberman, <i>Village Voice</i> film critic and coauthor of <i>Midnight Movies </i>(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.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Carlos Clarens</b> wrote <i>An Illustrated History of the Horror Film, George Cukor, </i> and many articles in <i>Sight and Sound</i> and <i>Film Comment.</i> His books include <i>The Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir</i> (also available from Da Capo Press/ Perseus Books Group).

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