{"product_id":"hammer-complete-the-films-the-personnel-the-company-9781476693446","title":"Hammer Complete: The Films, the Personnel, the Company","description":"\u003cp\u003e Think you know everything there is to know about Hammer Films, the fabled \"Studio that Dripped Blood?\" The lowdown on all the imperishable classics of horror, like \u003ci\u003eThe Curse of Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHorror of Dracula\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Rides Out\u003c\/i\u003e? What about the company's less blood-curdling back catalog? What about the musicals, comedies and travelogues, the fantasies and historical epics--not to mention the pirate adventures? This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia covers every Hammer film and television production in thorough detail, including budgets, shooting schedules, publicity and more, along with all the actors, supporting players, writers, directors, producers, composers and technicians. Packed with quotes, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, credit lists and production specifics, this all-inclusive reference work is the last word on this cherished cinematic institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward Maxford\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance entertainment journalist who has contributed reviews, interviews, features and retrospectives to a variety of UK magazines, including \u003ci\u003eFilm Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStarburst\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShivers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReplay\u003c\/i\u003e, Tower Records' \u003ci\u003eTop\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLondon After Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVideo Now\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHMV Choice\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in South London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50627640918290,"sku":"9781476693446","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0399ba54-c7b8-4e3e-bf40-4217af3bde07.jpg?v=1732706149","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hammer-complete-the-films-the-personnel-the-company-9781476693446","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}