{"product_id":"an-illustrated-history-of-horror-and-science-fiction-films-the-classic-era-1895-1967-9780306808005","title":"An Illustrated History of Horror and Science-Fiction Films: The Classic Era, 1895-1967","description":"In this book Carlos Clarens, author of \u003ci\u003eCrime Movies\u003c\/i\u003e (also available from Da Capo\/Perseus), \u003ci\u003eGeorge Cukor, \u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eKing Kong, \u003c\/i\u003e examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster in \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e, accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various versions of \u003ci\u003eDr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, \u003c\/i\u003e Clarens entertains as he enlightens. Supplemented with a new introduction by J. Hoberman, \u003ci\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/i\u003e film critic and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMidnight Movies \u003c\/i\u003e(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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos Clarens\u003c\/b\u003e wrote \u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated History of the Horror Film, George Cukor, \u003c\/i\u003e and many articles in \u003ci\u003eSight and Sound\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFilm Comment.\u003c\/i\u003e His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir\u003c\/i\u003e (also available from Da Capo Press\/ Perseus Books Group).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Da Capo Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50410063069458,"sku":"9780306808005","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b24129f2-ba04-4a9d-9d99-387f357c0036.jpg?v=1729300819","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-illustrated-history-of-horror-and-science-fiction-films-the-classic-era-1895-1967-9780306808005","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}