The art of horror movies : an illustrated history

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Label

The art of horror movies : an illustrated history

Title remainder

an illustrated history

Statement of responsibility

edited by Stephen Jones ; foreword by John Landis

Contributor

• Landis, John, 1950-
• Jones, Stephen, 1953-

Author of introduction

• Landis, John, 1950-

Editor

• Jones, Stephen, 1953-

Subject

• Art in motion pictures
• Horror films -- History and criticism
• Criticism, interpretation, etc

Genre

• Criticism, interpretation, etc

Language

eng

Summary

This magnificent companion to The Art of Horror , from the same creative team behind that award-winning illustrated volume, looks at the entire history of the horror film, from the silent era right up to the latest releases and trends. Through a series of informative chapters and fascinating sidebars chronologically charting the evolution of horror movies for more than a century, profusely illustrated throughout with over 600 rare and unique images including posters, lobby cards, advertising, promotional items, tie-in books and magazines, and original artwork inspired by classic movies, this handsomely designed hardcover traces the development of the horror film from its inception, and celebrates the actors, filmmakers, and artists who were responsible for scaring the pants off successive generations of moviegoers! Edited by multiple award-winning writer and editor Stephen Jones, and boasting a foreword by director and screenwriter John Landis ( An American Werewolf in London ), this volume brings together fascinating and incisive commentary from some of the genre's most highly respected experts. With eye-popping images from all over the world, The Art of Horror Movies is the definitive guide for anyone who loves horror films and movie fans of all ages

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

791.43/6164

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary form

non fiction