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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10078646884X
ISBN-139780786468843
eBay Product ID (ePID)15038796258
Product Key Features
Number of Pages268 Pages
Publication NameMovie Monsters in Scale : a Modeler's Gallery of Science Fiction and Horror Figures and Dioramas
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
SubjectFilm / General, Unexplained Phenomena, General, Film / History & Criticism
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBody, Mind & Spirit, Performing Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorMark C. Glassy
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight23.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2012-044443
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"his enthusiasm for his long-time hobby, coupled with his down-to-earth attitude make the text...an enjoyable read...lushly illustrated...a feast for the eyes that will have monster model kit enthusiasts drooling with envy"- Rue Morgue ; "recommended"- Bookgasm ; "a must-have for figure modellers and fans of the genre alike"- Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller ., "his enthusiasm for his long-time hobby, coupled with his down-to-earth attitude make the text...an enjoyable read...lushly illustrated...a feast for the eyes that will have monster model kit enthusiasts drooling with envy"-- Rue Morgue ; "recommended"-- Bookgasm ; "a must-have for figure modellers and fans of the genre alike"-- Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller .
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal745.5928
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Preface Introduction Part One: Process I. Materials II. Methods Part Two: Models and Dioramas III. The Silents IV. 1930s V. 1940s Between pages 112 and 113 16 color plates with 36 photographs VI. 1950s Between pages 172 and 173 8 color plates with 15 photographs VII. 1960s VIII. 1970s IX. 1980s X. 1990s XI. Tributes and Serials Summary Appendix: Missing in Action Index
SynopsisShowcases stunningly realistic and wonderfully posed models and dioramas depicting various characters and scenes from science fiction and horror cinema. The models and dioramas are presented in chronological order starting with the silent films from 1910 to 1927, then the classic films from the 1930s and 1940s. Next are the many radiation induced mutants and invaders from outer space of the 1950s, followed by offerings from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s., This book showcases stunningly realistic and wonderfully posed models and dioramas depicting various characters and scenes from science fiction and horror cinema. The models and dioramas are presented in chronological order starting with the silent films from 1910 to 1927, then the classic films from the 1930s and 1940s, including Universal Studios' Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolf Man franchises. Next are the many radiation induced mutants and invaders from outer space of the 1950s, followed by offerings from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Hammer Films are included as well as the Mummy movies and Universal's Gillman series. A detailed explanation of the nitty-gritty of model and diorama building is presented and particular details unique to each piece are shown in close-ups and discussed. The figures are of unprecedented artistry.
LC Classification NumberTT154.G59 2013
