Keep Watching the Skies! American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties (2 Volumes in 1)
by Bill Warren
Book Summary Information
Author: Bill WarrenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-11-01
ISBN: 0786404795
Number of pages: 1344
Publisher: McFarland & Company
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Summary: 5 Stars
Originally published in two hardcover volumes and now available as one massive paperback at a bargain price this is an exhaustive study of American science fiction films of the 50's (it actually covers the period 1950-62). Meticulously researched, you are almost certain to learn something new about every film covered here - and believe me, Warren covers EVERY film - acknowledged classics of the genre like 'The Thing' & 'Forbidden Planet' as well as borderline cases such as 'Monkey Business' and even 'Kiss Me Deadly'! However, far from being a dry reference work this is written with wit and a genuine love of the subject matter - Warren saw many of these films on their original release and is able to recall their impact upon him as a child and also view them objectively today. A definitive work and an essential purchase for anybody with any real interest in fantasy cinema.
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