The Film Books Thread

[42ndStreetFreak]

Finished Charlie Brooker's "Dawn of the Dumb" and "Hancock: The definitive biography".

Now reading:
"Stray Dogs and Lone Wolves: The Samurai Film Handbook" by Patrick Galloway.

[KPWNINJA]

Has anyone read Godzilla on My Mind: Fifty Years of the King of Monsters?

If not and you are fan of the Japanese reptile this book is highly recommended!

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by stevoj

Crystal Lake Memories is a fantastic read. Anyone who considers themselves a real fan of the Friday films should own this.

Very true and the FAB Press tome The Legend Of Camp Blood: The Making Of Friday The 13th also remains an essential purchase for fans of all things Jason Voorhees. Brilliant books both of 'em!

[oaxaca]

I can recommend ENGLISH GOTHIC: A century of horror cinema by Alan Rigby. Its a fantastic, comprehensive reference book, very stylishly presented, mainly focusses on 50s-70s but also features pre- and post- films. He's quite opinionated and its rather fun to hear him lay into films he thinks are tripe and laud others. Theres lots of good insight into the production process of the films too

[iluvdvds@Cult Labs]

Has anyone here read The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead:How to Make Your Own Heart-Racing Horror Movie ? Looks very interesting indeed, especially for those wanting to make horror films...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0...ref=sib_rdr_dp

[iluvdvds@Cult Labs]

Just ordered myself A Nightmare On Elm Street: The Dream Dealers! I've never read any of these so I'm really looking forward to it.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

You know,for sheer scope on horror films,you can't go wrong with TERROR ON TAPE.

[Mojo]

Currently reading THE HAMMER VAMPIRE from Hemlock Books. Excellent!

[Pete]

today i bought It's Only a Movie: Reel Life Adventures of a Film Obsessive by Mark kermode.

[Gigantor]

Let us know what you think of it Loops after you have read it.