The Encyclopedia of Hammer Films by Chris Fellner (English) Hardcover Book

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Encyclopedia of Hammer Films by Chris Fellner This reference work contains entries on every film made by Hammer Films, a British studio renowned for its horror films of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. In addition, entries on people—directors, writers, producers, etc.—who have worked with the studio, as well as the stars associated with the studio, notably Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dracula and Frankenstein. Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. These are just a few of the icons of Hammer Films. To horror fans, the name "Hammer" conjures visions of hissing vampires and buxom beauties in low-cut negligees. But Britain's Hammer Film Productions, Ltd., was much more than just a fright factory. For more than thirty years, the company turned out neatly crafted entries in a variety of genres, ranging from comedies to pirate yarns, murder mysteries to war pictures. At the heart of Hammer's remarkable success was its access to American financing and American theaters. But more than that, the individuals behind the scenes knew how to make good films on tight budgets. These pictures have withstood the test of time and continue to be enjoyed all over the world. The Encyclopedia of Hammer Films details the surprising story of Britain's most successfulindependent film company and includes Entries on all of Hammer's feature films, featurettes, and television episodes, including staff, production details, US and UK release data, cast, synopses, reviews, behind-the-scenes quotes, and US financial participationCapsule biographies of directors, producers, technicians, and actors––including the lovely ladies of Hammer glamourSpecial entries on Hammer-related topics, including "tax shelter" companies, Hammerscope, the British Board of Film Censors, and the recent Hammer rebootAn annotated appendix of more than 150 unrealized Hammer projectsA chronological, annotated listing of every production and coproduction from the company's inception in 1934 An invaluable resource, this volume includes snapshots of the men and women who made the studio a success—including Peter Cushing, Terence Fisher, Christopher Lee, Ingrid Pitt, and Jimmy Sangster—as well as such iconic films as The Curse of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, and Vampire Circus. With more than six hundred entries, The Encyclopedia of Hammer Films is a must-have for every fan of this unique studio. Review Fellner worked as a medical writer and an editor for some 30 years and has published articles and screenplays in multiple horror magazines. The present book comprises 610 entries—all thorough—in addition to an introduction, four appendixes (three filmographies and a list of unproduced projects), and endnotes. Typical entries run from a short paragraph to a full page, though the entries for some films span multiple pages. Film entries are the longest; each includes information on cast and crew, a plot synopsis, brief notes on production, and quotes from reviewers. Cast and crew entries are brief biographies. The book is exhaustive in scope, and all entries are dense with historical data and interesting anecdotes. Clearly the result of meticulous research, this book will be useful to specialists and fans of the horror genre. Summing Up: Recommended. Researchers; general readers. * Choice Reviews * Long Description Dracula and Frankenstein. Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. These are just a few of the icons of Hammer Films. To horror fans, the name "Hammer" conjures visions of hissing vampires and buxom beauties in low-cut negligees. But Britain's Hammer Film Productions, Ltd. was much more than just a fright factory. For more than 30 years, the company turned out neatly crafted entries in a variety of genres, ranging from comedies to pirate yarns, murder mysteries to war pictures. At the heart of Hammer's remarkable success was its access to American financing and American theaters. But more than that, the individuals behind the scenes knew how to make good films on tight budgets, regardless of the theme. These pictures have withstood the test of time and continue to be enjoyed the world over. Encyclopedia of Hammer Films details the surprising story of Britain's most successful independent film company. Included in this volume: *Entries on all of Hammer's feature films, featurettes, and television episodes, including staff, production details, US and UK release data, cast, synopses, reviews, behind-the-scenes quotes, and US financial participation. *Capsule biographies of directors, producers, technicians, and actors--including the lovely ladies of Hammer glamour. *Special entries on Hammer-related topics, including "tax shelter" companies, Hammerscope, the British Board of Film Censors, the recent Hammer reboot, and much more. *An annotated appendix of unrealized Hammer projects, covering more than 150 titles. *A chronological, annotated listing of every production and co-production from the company's inception in 1934. An invaluable resource, this volume includes snapshots of the men and women who made the studio a success-including Peter Cushing, Terence Fisher, Christopher Lee, Ingrid Pitt, and Jimmy Sangster, among others-as well as iconic films such as The Curse of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, and Vampire Circus. With more than 600 entries, The Encyclopedia of Hammer Films is a must-have for every fan of this unique studio. Review Quote Fellner worked as a medical writer and an editor for some 30 years and has published articles and screenplays in multiple horror magazines. The present book comprises 610 entries--all thorough--in addition to an introduction, four appendixes (three filmographies and a list of unproduced projects), and endnotes. Typical entries run from a short paragraph to a full page, though the entries for some films span multiple pages. Film entries are the longest; each includes information on cast and crew, a plot synopsis, brief notes on production, and quotes from reviewers. Cast and crew entries are brief biographies. The book is exhaustive in scope, and all entries are dense with historical data and interesting anecdotes. Clearly the result of meticulous research, this book will be useful to specialists and fans of the horror genre. Summing Up: Recommended. Researchers; general readers. Details ISBN 1538126583 Author Chris Fellner Year 2019 ISBN-10 1538126583 ISBN-13 9781538126585 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 791.4375 Pages 606 Language English NZ Release Date 2019-07-31 UK Release Date 2019-07-31 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-07-14 Publication Date 2019-07-31 US Release Date 2019-07-31 Country of Origin US Product Class Description Film, TV & Radio Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Illustrations 60 b/w photos; 6 tables Imprint Rowman & Littlefield We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:164990028;