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Universal Horrors

The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946, 2d ed.

By: Tom Weaver,Michael Brunas,John Brunas

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Universal Horrors

The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946, 2d ed.

By: Tom Weaver,Michael Brunas,John Brunas

Revised and updated since its first publication in 1990, this acclaimed critical survey covers the classic chillers produced by Universal Studios during the golden age of hollywood horror, 1931 through 1946. Trekking boldly through haunts and horrors from The Frankenstein Monster, The Wolf Man, Count Dracula, and The Invisible Man, to The Mummy, Paula the Ape Woman, The Creeper, and The Inner Sanctum, the authors offer a definitive study of the 86 films produced during this era and present a general overview of the period. Coverage of the films includes complete cast lists, credits, storyline, behind-the-scenes information, production history, critical analysis, and commentary from the cast and crew (much of it drawn from interviews by Tom Weaver, whom USA Today calls "the king of the monster hunters"). Unique to this edition are a new selection of photographs and poster reproductions and an appendix listing additional films of interest.

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McFarland

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0786491507

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9780786491506

Claude Rains

A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference to His Work in Film, Stage, Radio, Television and Recordings

By: John T. Soister,JoAnna Wioskowski

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Claude Rains

A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference to His Work in Film, Stage, Radio, Television and Recordings

By: John T. Soister,JoAnna Wioskowski

The career of Claude Rains is often, and unfairly, overshadowed by the careers of the ever-popular Karloff, Lugosi, Chaney and Rathbone, but few can dispute that he was truly one of the world's foremost character actors. The Invisible Man, ironically, made him quite the visible star. In his own inimitable way, Rains later became John Jasper (in Mystery of Edwin Drood), Louis Renault (Casablanca), Julius Caesar (Caesar and Cleopatra), and Mr. Dryden (Lawrence of Arabia). While concentrating on Rains' more than fifty films, this book also comprehensively examines his work in other media: the stage, radio, television and recordings. His only child, Jessica, in the foreword, provides a brief biography of her father. There are many rare photographs.

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1476612781

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Of Gods and Monsters

A Critical Guide to Universal Studios' Science Fiction, Horror and Mystery Films, 1929-1939

By: John T. Soister

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Of Gods and Monsters

A Critical Guide to Universal Studios' Science Fiction, Horror and Mystery Films, 1929-1939

By: John T. Soister

While Universal's Dracula and Frankenstein (both 1931) have received the most coverage of any of the studio's genre releases, it is the lesser known films that have long fascinated fans and historians alike. Starting with The Last Warning, a 1929 movie released as both a silent and a talkie, Universal provided a decade of films that entertained audiences and sometimes frustrated critics. Each of Universal's horror, science fiction and "twisted mystery" films receives an in-depth essay for each film. The focus is first on the background to the making of the movie and its place in the Universal catalog. A detailed plot synopsis with critical commentary follows. Filmographic data for the film conclude the entry. Universal's The Shadow short film series is covered in an appendix. Many rare illustrations and movie posters are also included.

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McFarland

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1476604991

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9781476604992

Memorable Films of the Forties

By: John Reid

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Memorable Films of the Forties

By: John Reid

What makes a movie memorable? Has it won awards? Is it still constantly aired on television? Did it have an enormous influence in its day? Nearly 100 films of the 1940s are examined in detail, with complete cast, credit and background information. Pictures include "Casablanca," "Meet Me in St Louis," "Yankee Doodle Dandy," "All About Eve," "Cobra Woman," "Laura," "The Three Musketeers," "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," "The Picture of Dorian Gray," "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein," "He Walked By Night," "Forever Amber," "The Paleface," etc.

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Lulu.com

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1411614631

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9781411614635

Red Army Faction. Red Brigades, Angry Brigade. The Spectacle of Terror in Post War Europe

By: Gianfranco Sanguinetti,John Barker,Charity Scribner,Tom Wise

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Red Army Faction. Red Brigades, Angry Brigade. The Spectacle of Terror in Post War Europe

By: Gianfranco Sanguinetti,John Barker,Charity Scribner,Tom Wise

This collection brings together a spread of writers, revolutionaries and reprobates to offer up a variety of critical perspectives on key European armed struggle groups from the 1970's . Gianfranco Sanguinetti, founding member of the Italian Section of the Situationist International, writes in 'On Terrorism and the State', 1978 : "Italian terrorism is the last enigma of the society of the spectacle and only those who reason dialectically can solve it.... Today, all those who speak of social revolution without denouncing and combating the terrorist counter-revolution have a corpse in their mouths." Dave and Stuart Wise, (King Mob) look into the relationship between the Italian Communist Party, workers struggles post 68' and the roots of the Red Brigades, concluding of the latter: "they added to the substitutionism of Lenin, who replaced the proletariat by the Party, by replacing the Party with the armed struggle." Prof. Charity Scribner (MIT), contributes "Buildings on Fire: The Situationist International and the Red Army Faction", exploring how and why the SI and the RAF's differing definitions of autonomy produced divergent modes of resistance : "Both the RAF and the Situationists drew from the arsenals of anarchism and Marxism. But whereas Debord critiqued the society of the spectacle...the leaders of the RAF became fodder for the media machine, leaving a legacy heavy on style, but light on political analysis." Tom Vague contributes fast paced, potted histories of the RAF and Angry Brigade, both strong on time line energy, both useful entry level introductions to the respective narratives. John Barker was sentenced to ten years at the Old Bailey in 1972 for his Angry Brigade activities ("they framed a guilty man"), and here he laments Tom Vague's "fetishisation of the Angry Brigade" and "how comfortable he is with ‘the situationist angle' while saying nothing about the analysis and theory that came out of the Italian movement from Potere Operaio onwards, which was more important to us." Barker's piece, dated from the late 1990's, goes on to give a brief, but uniquely frank first person perspective on the AB's activities, viewed through the prism of realism, maturity, and continued belief in the revolutionary potential of mass working class action over the clandestine, substitutionist activities of the few - a fitting end to this book.

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Bread and Circuses Publishing

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1625178883

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9781625178886

Crime and Criminal Justice

By: Ian Marsh,Gaynor Melville,Keith Morgan,Gareth Norris,John Cochrane

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Crime and Criminal Justice

By: Ian Marsh,Gaynor Melville,Keith Morgan,Gareth Norris,John Cochrane

This book provides students with a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the study of criminology by taking an interdisciplinary approach to explaining criminal behaviour and criminal justice. It is divided into two parts, which address the two essential bases that form the discipline of criminology. Part One describes, discusses and evaluates a range of theoretical approaches that have offered explanations for crime. Part Two offers an accessible but detailed review of the major philosophical aims and sociological theories of punishment, and examines the main areas of the contemporary criminal justice system.

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537

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Routledge

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1136845755

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9781136845758

Introducing Neuropsychology

2nd Edition

By: John Stirling,Rebecca Elliott

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Introducing Neuropsychology

2nd Edition

By: John Stirling,Rebecca Elliott

Introducing Neuropsychology investigates the functions of the brain and explores the relationships between brain systems and human behaviour, in a user-friendly textbook that draws on both established findings and cutting edge research.

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Psychology Press

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1136897097

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9781136897092

Cheap Tricks and Class Acts

Special Effects, Makeup, and Stunts from the Films of the Fantastic Fifties

By: John Johnson

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Cheap Tricks and Class Acts

Special Effects, Makeup, and Stunts from the Films of the Fantastic Fifties

By: John Johnson

Reveals the behind-the-scenes production secrets of the Hollywood films of the 1950s.

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McFarland

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0786400935

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9780786400935

Memoirs of the Late War

Volume 1

By: John Fitzclarence, George Moodie, John Cooke

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Memoirs of the Late War

Volume 1

By: John Fitzclarence, George Moodie, John Cooke

Reproduction of the original: Memoirs of the Late War by John Cooke, George Fitzclarence, John Moodie

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3734061350

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9783734061356

Introducing Neuropsychology

By: John D. Stirling

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Introducing Neuropsychology

By: John D. Stirling

This book will be ideal for undergraduates studying this topic for the first time. It presents complex material in a digestible and stimulating format.

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Psychology Press

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0415227585

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9780415227582

Popular Pictures of the Hollywood 1940s

By: John Reid

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Popular Pictures of the Hollywood 1940s

By: John Reid

A detailed review of 120 popular films, mostly from the 1940s. Includes comprehensive cast and technical credits, plus background and release information.

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1411617371

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9781411617377

Universal Horrors

The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946, 2d ed.

By: Tom Weaver,Michael Brunas,John Brunas

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Universal Horrors

The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946, 2d ed.

By: Tom Weaver,Michael Brunas,John Brunas

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Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers

Writers, Producers, Directors, Actors, Moguls and Makeup

By: Tom Weaver

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Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers

Writers, Producers, Directors, Actors, Moguls and Makeup

By: Tom Weaver

For fans of SF and horror films, will there ever be a decade to compare with the 1950s? Actors, directors, producers, and crews prevailed over microbudgets and four-day shooting schedules to create enduring films. This book turns a long-overdue spotlight on many who made memorable contributions to that crowded, exhilarating filmmaking scene. John Agar, Beverly Garland, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Gene Corman, and two dozen more reminisce about the most popular genre titles of the era. Lengthy, in-depth interviews feature canny questions, pointed observations, rare photos, and good fun.

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0786428589

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9780786428588

Universal Horrors

The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946

By: Tom Weaver,John Brunas

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Universal Horrors

The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946

By: Tom Weaver,John Brunas

A definitive study of the 85 films produced during this era and presents a general overview. For each film, complete cast lists, credits, storyline, behind-the-scenes information, production history, commentary from the cast and crew, and in-depth critical analysis. Generously illustrated"--Provided by publisher.

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1476672954

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Book's by John Brunas

Universal Horrors

Universal Horrors

Claude Rains

Claude Rains

Of Gods and Monsters

Of Gods and Monsters

Memorable Films of the Forties

Memorable Films of the Forties

Red Army Faction. Red Brigades, Angry Brigade. The Spectacle of Terror in Post War Europe

Red Army Faction. Red Brigades, Angry Brigade. The Spectacle of Terror in Post War Europe

Crime and Criminal Justice

Crime and Criminal Justice

Introducing Neuropsychology

Introducing Neuropsychology

Cheap Tricks and Class Acts

Cheap Tricks and Class Acts

Memoirs of the Late War

Memoirs of the Late War

Introducing Neuropsychology

Introducing Neuropsychology

Popular Pictures of the Hollywood 1940s

Popular Pictures of the Hollywood 1940s

Universal Horrors

Universal Horrors

Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers

Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers

Universal Horrors

Universal Horrors

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