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Author: John Lemay
Publisher: Bicep Books
Published: 2021-02-16
Total Pages: 428
ISBN-13: 9781953221766
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn-depth tome exploring long lost horror films like DRACULA'S DEATH (1920) and LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT (1928), plus unproduced scripts like WOLF MAN VS. DRACULA (1944) and BLACK LAGOON (1952).
Author: Eric Kudalis
Publisher: Children's Press
Published: 1999-03-01
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780516352138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDracula -- Frankenstein -- mummies -- were-wolves ... young readers are spellbound by legends and folklore, so this series is sure to grab onto and hold the attention of even the most reluctant reader. Gripping prose, logically organized into easily-managed chapters, together with striking movie stills, make these books irresistible. Photos and captions help to bridge the gap between reading and understanding, and each book includes fascinating background information to complement the classic story line.
Author: Philip J. Riley
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781593934781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLate 1929. The Stock market crash. At MGM Studios Irving Thalberg was involved in a power struggle. Lon Chaney's contract was coming up for renewal. Tod Browning, MGM's famed director of the macbre genre for the studio, had left and signed a contract back at his home studio, Universal. Carl Laemmle Jr was made production head of Universal for his father and he wanted to do a film version of Dracula. Carl Sr. agreed, as long as they had Lon Chaney as the star. Early in August of 1930, Carl Junior, still attempting to sign Chaney for the role, ordered a treatment to be authored by Louis Bromfield. By Mid August he was teamed with screenwriter Dudley Murphy and they began work on the script. Then in the middle of the negotiations, Lon Chaney unexpected by everyone in the film industry, died on August 26th. This volume of the Atlernate History of Classic Monster Films we present the full first Bromfield treatment, the incomplete first draft screenplay by Bromfield and Murphy. In addition, when Dracula was finally produced, more in the fashion of the popular 1927 play than the Bram Stoker novel, as was intended by Laemmle for Chaney - A silent version of the Lugosi Dracula was prepared for theaters who had not yet converted to sound. We have also included a complete Title list from this version. Also included in this volume is a translated version of F.W. Murnau's shooting script for the first screen version of Dracula - filmed in Germany in 1922 and called NOSFERATU, a symphony of horror. Murnau's hand annotations are included in bold print throughout the script.
Author: Cathleen Small
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-12-15
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13: 1502609363
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818, little did she suspect the monster of her tale would turn into one of the worlds most recognizable and classic horror creatures. There have been other examples of the monster Shelley invented in different cultures; however, her monster and its story have had a lasting impact on pop culture today. This book delves into the world of Shelley, the manifestations of the monster in different cultures around the world, and the effect of the monster on todays society.
Author: Bob Curran
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2013-07-15
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 1477706836
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMysterious creatures and man-made monsters are considered in this riveting and comprehensive narrative. The authoritative text begins with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelleys man-made monster, who was actually nameless but became known as the figure of Frankenstein. Then, the Golem legend, the large clumsy figure formed of clay that moved through Jewish mythology at the bidding of the holy men who created ita mindless, speechless figure that is under external control, is also investigated. The volume includes stories of the homunculus, the little human of alchemic tales, fables of robots that existed in ancient Greece and Rome, and strange tales of cloning and the artificial creation of life, among other man-made forms that lurk in the shadows. Black-and-white illustrations by Ian Daniels add to the sinister aura of the volume. The text is essential reading for fans of the paranormal and science fiction, or for those who are fascinated with peering into the dark recesses of the human psyche.
Author: Sheila Keenan
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2019-08-13
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 1524788449
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series. From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation become so popular? Author Sheila Keenan explains his spooky origin story, the history of the movies, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature.
Author: Kim Newman
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Published: 2017-01-24
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 1781165718
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA brand new collection of chilling stories by master of horror Kim Newman, in which Jack the Ripper still stalks the streets, Frankenstein’s monster rises from the Arctic ice, and the terrifying legacy of Dr Jeyll and Mr Hyde haunts fog-shrouded London. This volume also includes a brand-new, exclusive Anno Dracula story, ‘Yokai Town: Anno Dracula 1899’, which sets the scene for the forthcoming novel Anno Dracula 1999: Daikaiju.
Author: Frances Nagle
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published: 2016-07-15
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1482448629
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1931, the quintessential movie version of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein hit theaters. It starred Boris Karloff as the monster and spawned a whole series of sequels! Since then, Frankensteins monster has become a terrifying icon in popular culture, especially around Halloween. Readers learn the original story of Frankenstein and how the books content connected to the science of the day. Haunting images of the monster and movie stills from Frankenstein and other films engage readers imaginations as accessible language allows even reluctant readers to find out more about this modern monster!
Author: Laszlo Tamasfi
Publisher: Strangers from Nowhere
Published: 2021-02-27
Total Pages: 86
ISBN-13: 9781736386613
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first motion picture to ever feature the character of Dracula was Dracula's Death, a Hungarian silent film made in 1921. It was not based on Bram Stoker's novel, but rather it was an original story about a young woman, who encounters the famous vampire during her stay at a mental asylum. The movie, just like so many others from the silent film era, is considered lost. Luckily, a prose adaptation was published in 1924, which has survived in its entirety. We present an English translation of this novelization, with stunning new illustrations by Jozsef Svab. This publication also features The Devil Flew Away, a comprehensive essay on the history of Dracula's Death., written by Laszlo Tamasfi.
