The Film Books Thread

[Sobral]

Since the re-issue of Beyond Terror got delayed to June 2016, just ordered Splintered Visions along with the latest Weng's Chop



For many horror film fans, the name Lucio Fulci conjures images of gore and depravity. Derided by critics as a hack and an imitator and lionized by others as the “Godfather of Gore,” Fulci remains a polarizing and controversial figure. However, many fans are unaware of the scope and breadth of his filmography. From his early days writing material for popular comics like Totò and Franco and Ciccio to directing films in such genres as the musical and the Spaghetti Western, Lucio Fulci was a filmmaker of great diversity. When he attained international notoriety with the release of his gory epic ZOMBIE, Fulci already had years of experience in the film industry; that film’s success established him as one of Italy’s premier masters of the macabre and he would continue to shock and delight fans until shrinking budgets and failing health began to compromise some of his later work. When he died in 1996, he was on the cusp of a major comeback, but in the years following his death the cult surrounding his legacy has continued to grow. Unfortunately, most studies of Fulci and his work have elected to focus only on a small part of his career. SPLINTERED VISIONS changes all of that by providing an in-depth exploration of Fulci’s filmography, beginning with his work as a screenwriter and extending through all of his films as a director. The popular horror films and thrillers are given ample coverage, but the lesser-known works are finally put into their proper context. Author Howarth provides a detailed portrait of a complex man using newly conducted interviews with actors such as Richard Johnson and Franco Nero, which allows the reader a sense of who the director was and how he worked. The end result is the most comprehensive overview of Fulci, the man and Fulci, the filmmaker that has been published in English—making SPLINTERED VISIONS a cause for celebration among serious Fulci fans. The book is also lavishly illustrated with a number of rare stills, posters and advertising materials.



Hey, y’all! The blockheads, boobs and blunderers are back with another stupendous issue of The Incredible Cinema Megazine! We’ve whipped up a big bowl of sloppy cinematic goo to slather all over your nekkid selves in ecstatic, geeky glory! (Don’t get any on the couch, dammit!) Over 200 pages of exploitation, horror, arthouse, action, and general disarray! THIS ISSUE FEATURES: Jess Franco & Soledad Miranda, the Films of Amy Hesketh, Sherlock Holmes vs. The Red Planet Mars, Manly Wade Wellman’s Silver John, Japanese pinku films, mad Bobby Surarez action, wrestling & horror, Manson in the movies, Duke Mitchell spotlight, early Lenzi films, New Beverly Grindhouse Nights, SyFy’s Maneater series, made-for-TV horror, the Karate Warrior series, horror on the airwaves, lost DVD era movies, pimping Godfrey Ho, Troma on Greek VHS, Stephen Biro interviewed…plus metric tons of reviews of movies, books and comics! Tuck in and take a bite!

[harryd]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

I really want All the Colors of the Dark, but there's no way I'm paying the best part of £900 for it!

The digital version is still available for $30 though!

Digital Books

[Inspector Abberline]

The Hilts 'The Cooler King' and his machines,I thought there was a book about his bikes and cars after seeing Nord's post on Hollywood Men.So ordered this.


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No other Hollywood star has been so closely linked with cars and bikes, from the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback he drove in Bullitt (in the greatest car chase of all time) to the Triumph motorcycle of The Great Escape. McQueen’s Machines gives readers a close up look at the cars and motorcycles McQueen drove in movies, those he owned, and others he raced. With a foreword by Steve’s son, Chad McQueen, and a wealth of details about of the star’s racing career, stunt work, and car and motorcycle collecting, McQueen’s Machines draws a fascinating picture of one outsized man’s driving passion. Revised and updated from its original hardcover edition.

[Dave Boy]

Only had a flick through of this book at a horror event but I have it at home but can't open it until Christmas Day.



Only available from here..
http://peverilpublishing.co.uk/fanta...cades-the-30s/

The webpage shows some pages from inside.

[demonknight]

Picked up 'Predator Incursion' by Tim Lebbon. I'll tackle it, once I finish King's 'Bazaar of Bad Dreams'.

[Dave Boy]

[demonknight]

Picked up BOOK OF THE DEAD by Jamie Russell - The Updated and Revised Edition.

[profondo rosso]

Originally Posted by Dave Boy

Only had a flick through of this book at a horror event but I have it at home but can't open it until Christmas Day.



Only available from here..
Fantastic Films of the Decades Volume 2 – The 30s | Peveril Publishing

The webpage shows some pages from inside.

I have volume 1 and 2 Dave and you will not be disappointed. It is quality. They will amount to a great collection when all together. Hope you enjoy it.

[profondo rosso]

Originally Posted by Sobral

Since the re-issue of Beyond Terror got delayed to June 2016, just ordered Splintered Visions along with the latest Weng's Chop



For many horror film fans, the name Lucio Fulci conjures images of gore and depravity. Derided by critics as a hack and an imitator and lionized by others as the “Godfather of Gore,” Fulci remains a polarizing and controversial figure. However, many fans are unaware of the scope and breadth of his filmography. From his early days writing material for popular comics like Totò and Franco and Ciccio to directing films in such genres as the musical and the Spaghetti Western, Lucio Fulci was a filmmaker of great diversity. When he attained international notoriety with the release of his gory epic ZOMBIE, Fulci already had years of experience in the film industry; that film’s success established him as one of Italy’s premier masters of the macabre and he would continue to shock and delight fans until shrinking budgets and failing health began to compromise some of his later work. When he died in 1996, he was on the cusp of a major comeback, but in the years following his death the cult surrounding his legacy has continued to grow. Unfortunately, most studies of Fulci and his work have elected to focus only on a small part of his career. SPLINTERED VISIONS changes all of that by providing an in-depth exploration of Fulci’s filmography, beginning with his work as a screenwriter and extending through all of his films as a director. The popular horror films and thrillers are given ample coverage, but the lesser-known works are finally put into their proper context. Author Howarth provides a detailed portrait of a complex man using newly conducted interviews with actors such as Richard Johnson and Franco Nero, which allows the reader a sense of who the director was and how he worked. The end result is the most comprehensive overview of Fulci, the man and Fulci, the filmmaker that has been published in English—making SPLINTERED VISIONS a cause for celebration among serious Fulci fans. The book is also lavishly illustrated with a number of rare stills, posters and advertising materials.



Hey, y’all! The blockheads, boobs and blunderers are back with another stupendous issue of The Incredible Cinema Megazine! We’ve whipped up a big bowl of sloppy cinematic goo to slather all over your nekkid selves in ecstatic, geeky glory! (Don’t get any on the couch, dammit!) Over 200 pages of exploitation, horror, arthouse, action, and general disarray! THIS ISSUE FEATURES: Jess Franco & Soledad Miranda, the Films of Amy Hesketh, Sherlock Holmes vs. The Red Planet Mars, Manly Wade Wellman’s Silver John, Japanese pinku films, mad Bobby Surarez action, wrestling & horror, Manson in the movies, Duke Mitchell spotlight, early Lenzi films, New Beverly Grindhouse Nights, SyFy’s Maneater series, made-for-TV horror, the Karate Warrior series, horror on the airwaves, lost DVD era movies, pimping Godfrey Ho, Troma on Greek VHS, Stephen Biro interviewed…plus metric tons of reviews of movies, books and comics! Tuck in and take a bite!

Is the Fulci book the coloured version Sobral? is it any good, I was thinking of picking this up myself.

[Sobral]

Originally Posted by profondo rosso

Is the Fulci book the coloured version Sobral? is it any good, I was thinking of picking this up myself.

No, I got the b&w version.
Haven't read it all yet, but it seems to be quite good. It covers all of Fulci's filmography, so it includes many obscure titles. Still, this is packed with info, 350 pages.