An Illustrated History of Horror and Science-Fiction Films: The Classic Era, 1895-1967

by Carlos Clarens

Book Overview

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 encyclopaedic knowledge of films and filmmakers to the subject of horror and science-fiction films of the classic era. Whether discussing the erotic aspects of King Kong, examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster in Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306808005
• ISBN13: 9780306808005
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Da Capo
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"