Gary Giblin takes film fans on a tour of London locations used in Hitchcock films. Giblin maintains London influenced the motifs in all Hitchcock films, even those shot in the U.S. Your tour includes interesting factoids about the films and stars as well as visiting hours at actual landmarks. Whether you are a world traveler or merely an armchair tourist you will enjoy this guided tour. Paperback $25
You’re Not Old Enough Son
by Barry Atkinson
British author Barry Atkinson offers this nostalgic reminiscence
of his childhood quest to sneak into X-rated horror films such as Them!, Tarantula, Rodan, Dracula, Atom Age Vampire, and many other horror and sci-fi classics.
Paperback $25
Celluloid Adventures Good Movies:
Bad Timing
by Nicholas Anez
Author Nicholas Anez examines films that were considered box office duds but upon reevaluation prove to be decent films that got a bad break. Includes series such as James Bond and Tarzan, plus films such as In a Lonely Place, Cape Fear and Horror of Dracula.
Paperback $25.00
William Fox: A Story of Early Hollywood
$35.00
The story of William Fox one of the founders of Hollywood and 20th Century Fox. Written by Susan Fox
edited by Gary J. Svehla and Susan Svehla
$25.00
An in depth look at films based on the classic novel of the Mad Doctor and his tortured creation. From the 1910 silent film through new interpretations from filmmakers such as Roger Corman and Kenneth Branagh
By the end of the 1920s, sound in films was firmly established as a commercial necessity. With the death of Lon Chaney in 1930, America's foremost apostle of the weird and morbid in cinema was gone. In Germany, financial collapse and frightening political upheavals drove filmmakers to abandon the supernatural for the grim realities of modern life. But the silent era had introduced most of the major themes of the horror film that would be revisited and explored for the remainder of the century. Manmade monsters, vampires, soulless robots, Satanists, witches, sex killers, deformed maniacs, mad scientists, giant dinosaurs, ghosts and the Devil himself had all been subjects in the medium's first two decades. The genre had even produced enduring masterpieces such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Golem, Barrymore's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Haxan, Nosferatu, The Phantom of the Opera, Metropolis, Galeen's remake of The Student of Prague, The Unknown and West of Zanzibar. Steve Haberman, with Silent Screams, the first book in his horror tome Chronicles of Terror, offers a loving tribute to silent horror films, works which would form a strong foundation for the filmic terrors yet to come.
SPAWN OF SKULL ISLAND:
The Making of King Kong
by George E. Turner with Orville Goldner;
Expanded and Revised by Michael H. Price with Douglas Turner
Reprint 2004
6x9 casebound; 256 pages; $40.00
To this day the cinematic beauty-and-the-beast imagery of 1933's King Kong remains a vibrant force in the history of Hollywood. However, few film fans know the true story behind the making of King Kong—the heroic war exploits of Kong creators Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack; the daring desert and jungle explorations which led to successful documentaries such as Grass; the meeting of Schoedsack and his soon-to-be wife, actress Ruth Rose; the dedicated special effects crew and hard working actors... Ruth Rose would go on to pen the screenplay of King Kong, much of which was based on the real life adventures of Cooper, Schoedsack and Rose. The stories behind the film make this ultimate filmic adventure all the sweeter, and make this book a must have for all fans of fantastic cinema.
The Amazingly True Adventures of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest Schoedsack
graphic novel $10, 96 pages
Spawn of Skull Island Audio CD
5 Disk Set; Read by Michael H. Price
$25.00
DRUMS OF TERROR: VOODOO IN THE CINEMA
by Bryan Senn
6x9 paperback, 298 pages, $25
The purpose of this book is to chronicle, critique and explore every theatrically released, English-language voodoo movie to date. Admittedly, sometimes the stories behind a film's making prove more entertaining than the movie itself, but such are the hazards of the job. While some are good, many are bad and a few are downright ugly, most voodoo movies contain at least the promise (occasionally fulfilled, more often not) of a glimpse into an alternate world view and spirituality that can be both fascinating and unsettling. Films such White Zombie, I Walked With a Zombie, Macumba Love, I Eat Your Skin, Angel Heart and The Believers are included in this fascinating film history.
In the art of cinema, voodoo films possess their own unique flavor and attraction. Filled with bizarre rituals, tropical locales, frenzied sensual dancing, deadly hexes, powerful sorcerers, and the dreaded walking dead, voodoo movies appeal to the western audience's thrill of the exotic...the strange...the inexplicable. Do you have the courage to venture into this strange cinematic world of charms, spells, human sacrifices and ZOMBIES?
THE EUROSPY GUIDE
by Matt Blake and David Deal
6x9, 308 pages, $25.00
For a brief period in the mid-1960s, the whole world went spy crazy. From Sri Lanka to Poland, from the US to India, cinemas were filled with the exploits of suave secret agents, glamorous femmes fatales and increasingly demented villains. The symbols and images of the genre permeated advertisements, pulp novels and television series as well. No suburban dinner party was complete without a discussion of the latest escapades of a Bond, a Bulldog Drummond or a Harry Palmer. The intention of this book is to examine the more obscure cinematic manifestations of sixties spy mania. Though these films may be almost entirely forgotten today, they were literally everywhere at the time. With the sorry state of the world, what better time than today to delve into the life of a super-slick secret agent? Someone who understands the games that nations are playing, someone who can process incoming information and control—rather than be controlled by—situations. Someone who is backed up by the might of military hardware and brainpower. Someone who can charm the chicks and beat up the bad guys. This is the import of the secret agent: In a world of profound flux, we need the anchor of a hero who is able to do something about the things that we, frankly, have no power over. That, of course, and the fact that the films are bloody good fun
FANTASTIC JOURNEYS
SCI-FI MEMORIES
edited by Gary J. Svehla and Susan Svehla
6x9 paperback, 256 pages, $25.00
Fantastic Journeys is comprised of FANEX film convention guest talks and question and answer sessions, which were held over the past 16 years. We have also included lists of Top 5 Sci-Fi Faves contributed by our loyal readers and writers, along with our own series of sci-fi lists. Ray Harryhausen, John Agar, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Richard Gordon, Acquanetta, Russell Johnson, Robet Wise and Kevin McCarthy are some of the sci-fi masters whose genre movie memories are included in this tribute to sci-fi films, past and present. We also include our Favorite Science Films by Decade, plus much more. Reading this loving sci-fi movie tribute will inspire you to reach for those dusty DVDs and rewatch your favorite out-of-this-world movie favorites.
MEMORIES OF HAMMER
edited by Gary J. Svehla and Susan Svehla
6X9 cassebound, 256 pages, $35.00
For many boomer horror fans, the Golden Age of Horror was the 1950s and 1960s, and occurred, courtesy, not of Universal Studios, but, from what those fans consider England's greatest export, Hammer Film Productions. What teenager could argue with Technicolor blood, smolderingly sexy vampires (male and female) and heaving bosoms? Memories of Hammer brings fans the reminiscences of the people in front of and behind the cameras at Hammer including: James Bernard, Martine Beswicke, Veronica Carlson, Freddie Francis, Val Guest, Christopher Lee, Suzanna Leigh, Ingrid Pitt, Jimmy Sangster, Barbara Shelley, Yutte Stensgaard and Virginia Wetherell. This important film history documents the talks give at the FANEX film conventions throughout the years. This book is a numbered limited edition.
The Cinema of Sinatra: The Actor on Screen and in Song
6x9 paperback, 364 pages, $25.00
This book is the first to cover Frank Sinatra's film career thoroughly and prove that, indeed, he was one of America's finest screen performers. But it also goes beyond that, situating Sinatra's film work within the context of his entire career: His recordings are examined in detail to show how his musical and cinematic talents were inextricably linked. And not only did Sinatra sing in many of his films, he also waxed scores of songs that originally had been written for Hollywood productions. To appreciate Sinatra the actor, one first must grasp Sinatra the singer, for his talents in both areas evolved hand in hand. Moreover, this "dual career" must be situated within the context of his 82-year life: One cannot fathom Sinatra's talent either as a vocalist or actor without having a good handle on what made him tick—and most of the published biographies simply "don't grab it." His social and political values are covered at some length. To understand many of his films—particularly those he influenced, produced and directed—one must be aware of his beliefs and actions, particularly those during the mid-1940s and his later friendship and support of John F. Kennedy (which had effect on the production of Robin and the 7 Hoods [1964], here told accurately for the first time). The Cinema of Sinatra offers readers a detailed look into the cinematic career of one of our most enduring entertainers.
Monsters, Mutants and Heavenly Creatures
by Tom Weaver
6x9 paperback, 272 pages, 25.00
Weaver has based his writing career on interviewing horror and science fiction genre celebrities (stars, directors, producers, technicians and screenwriters). Almost 10 volumes of such interview books have been published by McFarland; however, one volume was published by Midnight Marquee Press, and has been out of print for over a year now. Due to popular demand, the book has been totally redesigned with a new full color cover and all-new layout. The quality of the photographic reproduction has been radically improved. But the insightful text remains the same. In this volume Weaver interviews William Alland, Marie Windsor, Joyce Taylor, William Witney, Irwin Yeaworth, Jr., Stella Stevens, Terry Moore, Michael Ansara, Bob May, Patricia Owens, Cynthia Patrick and others. Complete your interview book series collection with WeaverÕs Monsters, Mutants and Heavenly Creatures!
It's Christmas Time
at the Movies
by Gary J. Svehla and Susan Svehla
6x9 paperback, 320 pages, $25.00
Each Christmas we shamelessly wallow in sweet sentiment brought to us courtesy of Hollywood, a glittering Tinsel Town filled with holiday spirit. It wouldnÕt seem like Christmas if we didnÕt spend some quality time with Jimmy Stewart and the folks of Bedford Falls or the March sistersÑJo, Beth, Meg and Amy. Scrooge is always a welcome guest in our home during the festive season, as well as newcomers such as the seemingly cursed but eternally optimistic Clark Griswold in National LampoonÕs Christmas Vacation and Ralphie and his quest for a BB gun in the seminal A Christmas Story, a film that has justifiably attained classic Christmas status. Our love of Christmas movies goes back to our childhood as many of the chapters in this volume relate. Christmas is our favorite time of year, a time people seem a little friendlier, children more closely resemble angels and family ties are a little more important. We decided it was time we share our love of the season and our favorite Christmas movies with other holiday cinema fan
HITCHCOCK BECOMES HITCHCOK:
The British Years
by Paul M. Jensen
6x9 paperback, 224 pages, $20.00
Alfred Hitchcock's comments in his frequent interviews have encouraged many critics to assume that the director's true career began in 1934 with The Man Who Knew Too Much, the first in a long, almost unbroken string of thrillers. Then, having defined Hitchcock as a specialist, these critics select from his earlier work only those films that anticipate his later career: The Lodger (1927), Blackmail (1929), Murder! (1930), and Number Seventeen (1932). Such a perspective, mired in the confidence of hindsight, results in a highly misleading view of the director, one that dismisses his 12 other early features—eight silent and four sound—and implies that he was merely marking time until his 'true' creative personality emerged. Hitchcock was, in fact, a major director from the very start of his career in 1925 and for 10 years he made substantial, mature features that reveal an impressive consistency in content and form. This book examines those all important films.
SINISTER SERIALS of BORIS KARLOFF,
BELA LUGOSI AND
LON CHANEY, JR.
by Leonard J. Kohl
6x9 paperback, 256 pages, $25.00
An in-depth look at the film serials of the kings of horrorBoris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney, Jr. Includes information on The Hope Diamond Mystery, King of the Kongo, The Phantom Creeps, Undersea Kingdom and much more. Contains many rare photos. A must for fans of serials.
IMPORTS
English Gothic:
A Century of (British) Horror Cinema
by Jonathan Rigby
7x9 paperback, 272 pages, SALE $15.00 (limited supply)
Though British horror films enjoyed a golden age from the mid-'50s to the mid-'70s, film critics were long reluctant to give Britain its due, according to film historian Jonathan Rigby. He buries any lingering doubts about his country's unique and considerable contributions to the genre in English Gothic: A Century of Horror Cinema, taking readers on a deliciously chilling ride from the silent era through 1975
SILVER SCREAM LEGENDS SERIES
BELA LUGOSI
6X9, 32 PAGES, PHOTO JOURNAL, $10.00
This Bela Lugosi tribute features 32 pages filled with rare Lugosi photos. 16 pages are full color and feature a wide variety of beautiful Lugosi movie posters.
HOLLYWOOD'S CLASSIC
SCREAM QUEENS 1930S
edited by Gary J. Svehla and Susan Svehla
8X11 paperback, 224 pages, $50.00 (limited)
While no female heroine challenges the throne occupied by men in the horror film genre, the women are not to be relegated to the dungeons of obscurity. Where would Frankenstein be without his brides, Drcula without his soul-mates, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde without Ivy and Rose and where would The Mummy be without his reincarnated princess? This beautiful pictorial compiled with the cooperation of Photofest pays tribute to the women who helped make the 1930s the Golden Age of the Horror Film.
ITALIAN HORROR
by Jim Harper
6X9 paperback,$25.00
Film writer Jim Harper provides an a-z guide on the increasingly popular Italain horror film. This book is intended to cover Italian horror films released between the years 1979 and 1994.
Why chose those years? Well, primarily for convenience. They mark the release dates of Lucio FulciÕs Zombie, the film that instigated the last great wave of Italian horror, and Michele SoaviÕs Dellamorte dellamore, the last great Italian horror film. After the release of SoaviÕs film, relatively few new Italian horror movies were made; the trend had run its course, and such films were no longer seen as commercially viable.
