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PublisherBecker&Mayer! Books
ISBN-100760392897
ISBN-139780760392898
eBay Product ID (ePID)9065335831
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Book TitleKaiju Unleashed : an Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / Genres / Horror, Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publication Year2024
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts
AuthorShawn Pryor
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight40.1 Oz
Item Length10.6 in
Item Width8.3 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"If you've got a monster movie fan on your shopping list this year, or just someone who enjoys a bit of movie history, Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts is an excellent choice. The result is a reference book that works for casual fans of Kaiju in general, while also appealing to cinephiles who want to dive deeper into their history/impact within the industry. With fun information and great presentation, there's a lot to enjoy in this one." -- Jordan Maison , Cinelinx.com, If you've got a monster movie fan on your shopping list this year, or just someone who enjoys a bit of movie history, Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts is an excellent choice. The result is a reference book that works for casual fans of Kaiju in general, while also appealing to cinephiles who want to dive deeper into their history/impact within the industry. With fun information and great presentation, there's a lot to enjoy in this one.
Dewey Decimal791.4367
Table Of ContentForeword Introduction STRANGE BEASTS CHAPTER ONE Beginnings CHAPTER TWO Godzilla CHAPTER THREE The Showa Era (1954-1975) CHAPTER FOUR The Heisei Era (1984-1995) CHAPTER FIVE A New Millennium CHAPTER SIX King Kong CHAPTER SEVEN Kong vs. Godzilla CHAPTER EIGHT Gamera CHAPTER NINE Rodan CHAPTER TEN Mothra CHAPTER ELEVEN Daimajin CHAPTER TWELVE Ultraman CHAPTER THIRTEEN Other Japanese Kaiju GLOBAL DOMINATION CHAPTER FOURTEEN International Kaiju Films CHAPTER FIFTEEN Animated Kaiju CHAPTER SIXTEEN Comic Books, Manga, and Prose CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Kaiju in Pop Culture Conclusion Index Sources Image Credits Acknowledgments About the Author
SynopsisKaiju Unleashed offers a general introduction to the exciting film genre, serves as a guidebook to its film highlights, and celebrates its practitioners, trends, and stories., " Kaiju Unleashed offers a general introduction to the exciting film genre, serves as a guidebook to its film highlights, and celebrates its practitioners, trends, and stories. Celebrate the world of movie monsters and beasts with Kaiju Unleashed, a complete reference guide to strange creatures in film and how they came to be. Kaiju (Japanese for ""strange creature"") is a film genre that emerged in Japan in the early '50s. The movies center on giant monsters battling humans, machines, or other beasts. First popular in the '50s and '60s, this film category has stomped its way back into mainstream culture. This comprehensive guide features:A foreword by Jason Barr, author of The Kaiju Film and The Kaiju ConnectionA thorough discussion of monster movies (Gamera; Rodan; Destroy All Monsters)Insight into how kaiju has impacted international films (Ant-Man; Attack of the 50-Foot Woman; Jurassic Park)Stunning movie posters and film stills, plus fan-made tributes to some of the kaiju classics (Godzilla; King Kong; Mothra; Pacific Rim)If you are a kaiju fan or are interested in kaiju's cultural influence worldwide, this display-worthy volume provides the perfect general introduction to the genre, reference to its film highlights, and celebration of its practitioners, trends, and stories.", Celebrate the world of movie monsters and beasts with Kaiju Unleashed , a complete reference guide to strange creatures in film and how they came to be. Kaiju (Japanese for "strange creature") is a film genre that emerged in Japan in the early '50s. The movies center on giant monsters battling humans, machines, or other beasts. First popular in the '50s and '60s, this film category has stomped its way back into mainstream culture. This comprehensive guide features: A foreword by Jason Barr, author of The Kaiju Film and The Kaiju Connection A thorough discussion of monster movies ( Gamera ; Rodan ; Destroy All Monsters ) Insight into how kaiju has impacted international films ( Ant-Man ; Attack of the 50-Foot Woman ; Jurassic Park ) Stunning movie posters and film stills, plus fan-made tributes to some of the kaiju classics ( Godzilla ; King Kong ; Mothra ; Pacific Rim ) If you are a kaiju fan or are interested in kaiju's cultural influence worldwide, this display-worthy volume provides the perfect general introduction to the genre, reference to its film highlights, and celebration of its practitioners, trends, and stories.
