Poster Art from the Classic Monster Films

Poster Art from the Classic Monster Films
Author: Philip J. Riley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781593934866

Over 200 Reproductions in Full Color! Within are Vintage Poster Art images from all the titles of the Ackerman Archives, Universal Filmscript and Filmonster Series' ! Billboards, 6-sheets, 3-sheets, One-sheets, inserts and lobby cards. From the most Famous of the Classic Monster Films

Horror Movie Posters

Horror Movie Posters
Author: Richard Allen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Film posters, American
ISBN: 9781887893251

Featuring hundreds of movie posters from silent films to the present day. This book includes some of the best known posters for movies such as: The Phantom of the Opera (1925); Dracula (1931); The Mummy's Curse (1944); Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956); Psycho (1960); Clockwork Orange (1971); Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Scream (1996).

The Art of Horror

The Art of Horror
Author: Stephen Jones
Publisher: Applause Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781495009136

THE ART OF HORROR: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY

Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos

Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos
Author: Kerry Gammill
Publisher: Vanguard Productions
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2006-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781887591720

Highlighting the artist who changed movie monster art, this in-depth exploration of Gogos's work includes a long interview with the artist and more than 180 illustrations from his long career as an artist and illustrator. Original.

It's Alive!

It's Alive!
Author: Daniel Finamore
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-08-08
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0847860981

One of the world’s premier collections of horror and sci-fi movie posters amassed, not altogether surprisingly, by the dark mind of Metallica’s lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. Before Kirk Hammett assumed the heavy metal mantle of one of the most successful and beloved bands in rock history, he was a geek for the imaginative universe of horror. This generously illustrated book highlights the finest examples from Hammett’s personal collection—an astonishing trove of horror and sci-fi film posters that span the history of the genre. The guitarist credits his musical force to a lifelong fascination with the gothic fantasy developed in these films and their original posters. In this volume, several intriguing essays cover the history of the film poster, the brain’s response to fear, and Hammett’s own contributions to the world of the macabre.

The Art of the B-movie Poster

The Art of the B-movie Poster
Author: Adam Newell
Publisher: Gingko Press Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: B films
ISBN: 9781584236221

Exploding off the page with over 1,000 of the best examples of exploitation, grindhouse, and pulp film poster design comes The Art of the B-Movie Poster, a collection of incredible posters from low-budget films from the 1940s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. Once relegated to the underground and midnight movie circuit, these films and their bombastic advertisements are experiencing a surge of mainstream popularity driven by fans appreciative of the artistic skill, distinctive aesthetic, and unabashed sensationalism they relied on to make a profit, with the quality of the poster often far surpassing that of the film itself. The book celebrates this tradition with sections divided into "moral panic" films, action, horror, sci-fi, and of course, sex, each introduced with short essays by genre experts such as Kim Newman, Eric Schaffer, Simon Sheridan, Vern, and author Stephen Jones, winner of the Horror Writer's Association 2015 Bram Stoker Award for Non-Fiction. Edited by Adam Newell and featuring an introduction by author and filmmaker Pete Tombs, The Art of the B-Movie Poster is a loving tribute to the artwork and artists that brought biker gangs, jungle girls, James Bond rip-offs and reefer heads to life for audiences around the world.

Universal Studios Monsters

Universal Studios Monsters
Author: Michael Mallory
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2009-09-08
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0789318962

From the 1920s through the 1950s, Universal Studios was Hollywood’s number one studio for horror pictures, haunting movie theaters worldwide with Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, among others. Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy of Horror explores all of these enduring characters, chronicling both the mythology behind the films and offering behind-the-scenes insights into how the films were created. Universal Studios Monsters is the most complete record of the horror films of this legendary studio, with biographies of major personalities who were responsible for the most notable monster melodramas in film history. The stories of these films and their creators are told through interviews with surviving actors and studio employees. A lavish photographic record, including many behind-the-scenes shots, completes the story of how these classics were made. This is a volume no fan of imaginative cinema will want to be without.

Alternative Movie Posters

Alternative Movie Posters
Author: Matthew Chojnacki
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2013
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764345661

Over the years the motion picture industry has (sadly) gravitated to generating poorly cropped and heavily airbrushed posters that rely far too often on celebrity head shots. Thankfully, an underground network of graphic designers and artists has reinvigorated the art of the movie poster, crafting stunning pieces for classic and cult films. Here is the first comprehensive look at the movement, presenting this eclectic and dynamic medium through more than 200 eye-popping posters from over 100 cutting-edge artists, coupled with fascinating commentary and behind-the-scenes information. These new, underground posters have quickly become the most coveted by ardent moviegoers; they are typically produced in very limited runs, sell out within minutes, and command upwards of several hundred dollars each. With a smart, fresh visual perspective, alternative movie posters celebrate classics like Star Wars, A Clockwork Orange, and The Shining as well as cult favorites: The Big Lebowski, Blade Runner, and Pink Flamingos.

Graphic Horror

Graphic Horror
Author: John Edgar Browning
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764340826

Freddy, Jason, Frankenstein, and Dracula are just a few of the thrilling movie monsters in this illustrated, collectible reference guide. Monsters from major as well as minor horror films are brought back to life through domestic and international posters, movie stills, and publicity shots. Engaging commentary from leading horror fiction writers, editors, anthologists, and scholars accompany more than 400 movie posters and publicity stills from the early 20th century through to the present day. Not only will you revisit such iconic movies as The Shining, Child's Play, Halloween, Godzilla, and Jaws, to name just a few, you will also learn about the cultural and technological developments that have played a role in the history of the indelible movie monster. Whether you're a screenwriter, producer, director, actor, or just a fan, this reference guide is an invaluable resource about one of our greatest movie genres.

The Great Book of Movie Monsters

The Great Book of Movie Monsters
Author: Jan Stacy
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1983
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780809255252

"The great book of movie monsters exposes the private lives of more than 300 of your favorite creatures, each one depicted in all its glory. Discover the truth about their fears, their loves, their favorite foods, their superpowers, and the accomplishments that earned them a place in movie history. You'll also learn about the films they starred in, as well as the directors and special effects technicians who brought these monsters to life."--Cover.