An Illustrated History Of Horror And Science-fiction Films: The Classic Era, 1895-1967 ebook

by Carlos Clarens

This classic study of horror and science fiction movies was first published in 1967, the year before films such as Rosemary's Baby .

This classic study of horror and science fiction movies was first published in 1967, the year before films such as Rosemary's Baby and 2001: A Space Odyssey transformed both genres. Readers interested in the many horror and science fiction films made before the modern era of graphic violence and special-effects extravaganzas will be enthralled by An Illustrated History of Horror and Science Fiction Film.

Originally published: An illustrated history of the horror film. New York : Putnam, 1967. Books for People with Print Disabilities. Internet Archive Books. Uploaded by abowser on February 2, 2012. SIMILAR ITEMS (based on metadata). Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014).

book by Carlos Clarens

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An Illustrated History of Horror and Science-Fiction Films: The Classic Era, 1895–1967

An Illustrated History of Horror and Science-Fiction Films: The Classic Era, 1895–1967. New York: Da Capo, 1997. E-mail Citation . Carlos Clarens provides one of the most comprehensive critical overviews of horror and science fiction cinema dating from 1895 to 1967. This work provides a useful basis for any further investigation of horror film in Latin America. Ginway, M. Elizabeth.

Horror films released in 1967. Science fiction horror. Herschell Gordon Lewis. Elizabeth Wilkinson, Dolores Carlos, Bill Rogers.

In this book Carlos Clarens, author of Crime Movies (also available from Da Capo/Perseus), George Cukor, and many articles in film magazines, brings his encyclopedic knowledge of films and filmmakers to the subject of horror and science-fiction films of the classic era. Whether discussing the erotic aspects of King Kong, examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster in Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein, accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various versions of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, Clarens entertains as he enlightens. Supplemented with a new introduction by J. Hoberman, Village Voice film critic and coauthor of Midnight Movies (also available from Da Capo/Perseus), and an extensive filmography listing complete credits for over 300 films, this fascinating study illuminates both the genre and the reasons for its popularity.

LeXXXuS

Surprisingly easy read. Lots of interesting information.

Hrguig

Pretty insightful book. While I don't agree with the author on some of his points, nor does my instructor, it's still pretty cool to learn the history of horror films.

skyjettttt

Carlos Clarens pioneering book,"A History of Horror and Science Fiction Films",has never gone fully out of print since it's publication in 1967.

An absolute classic,this was one of the only books at the time to give an in depth,intelligent view of the genre.
This and Drake Douglas'"Horror!" were the only books on the subject at the time.

Clarens gives a close examination of the Fantastic film,providing an entire chapter on the genre's godfather,the great George Melies and moving on to the impact provided by the German film industry and Lon Chaney.

Of course,the Universal classics are than covered and there contemporaries,but what made this book unique was also it's appraisal of neglected classics like Freaks(1932),White Zombie(1932),Island of Lost Souls(1933) and an entire chapter(The Dead Next Door) dedicated to Carl Dreyer's Vampyr(1932).

Clarens even goes over the Science Fiction films and Hammer films of the 50s and 60s.
These films were never recieving any such critical assessment at the time,and it made this work that much more commendable.

Ironically,over forty years have passed since it's inital publication,but Claren's views on the genre still remain very relevant and true,making this history an essential part of any Film Studies and any Film lover's collection.

A truly important book,well worth seeking out.

Antuiserum

Like another reviewer, I first read the '67 edition of Clarens' book when I was in high school. Already a horror movie fan, I needed context and appreciation of the genre, and that's exactly what this wonderful book provided, then and now. This is a book for the serious fan in search of a history of both the technique and ideas behind horror films. Clarens' observations about specific films' production, actors' performances, and even camera tricks will stay with you and help you to enjoy horror movies, old and new, even more than you did before. It is illustrated well, but it's an illustrated history, not an annotated photo catalog. Thus this is a book with terrific words and ideas, plus images--it's not intended to be a glossy fan mag with captions. Approach it with an expectation of ideas plus a few images, and let your imagination work its magic. Read the book to understand the big picture--not just to savor a few illustrations. I'm thrilled with the re-issue, and expect the book to support intelligent fans as well as cinema scholars. It's a book to keep, appreciate, and savor.

Cala

I read this in its original 1967 edition when I was very young, and it inspired a life-long love of horror films (at that time the Science Fiction content was not in the title, though it was found in the book). Clarens' effort is clear and concise-- not too much on any one thing, but he manages to hit all the necessarys and high spots. It's really indispensible for the fan who's starting out in a serious study of the subject-- or who just loves horror.