Godzilla 2000
Godzilla 2000

Author: Marc Cerasini

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780679887515

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"World Fandom magazine called Marc Cerasini's 1996 novel "Godzilla Returns "an astounding debut of a new series." In Cerasini's new Godzilla adventure, teenager Kip Daniels is grabbed by two mysterious men after he breaks all previous records on a new video game called Battleground 2000. The military created the game to recruit new talent for training on a high-tech flying weapon to be used against Godzilla and other giant monsters who have been wreaking havoc worldwide. Kip and five other teenagers agree to join the secret organization called G-Force USA, but do they stand a chance against the mighty Godzilla? This nonstop science fiction thriller takes readers from the Russian Mir space station to the wheat fields of Kansas, and from a secret Pentagon testing base to the top of Mount Rushmore!

Godzilla on My Mind
Godzilla on My Mind

Author: William Tsutsui

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2017-01-16

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 113705557X

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This year, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his first appearance on the screen, the original, uncut version of Godzilla was released in American theaters to the delight of Sci-Fi and B-Movie fans everywhere. Ever since Godzilla (or, Gojira, as he is known in Japan) crawled out of his radioactive birthplace to cut a swath of destruction through Tokyo, he has claimed a place alongside King Kong and others in the movie monster pantheon. He is the third most recognizable Japanese celebrity in the United States, and his fan base continues to grow as children today prove his enduring appeal. Now, Bill Tsutsui, a life-long fan and historian, takes a light-hearted look at the big, green, radioactive lizard, revealing how he was born and how he became a megastar. With humorous anecdotes, Godzilla on My Mind explores his lasting cultural impact on the world. This book is sure to be welcomed by pop culture enthusiasts, fans, and historians alike.

A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2D Ed.
A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2D Ed.

Author: David Kalat

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-06-28

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781476672946

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"This new edition is a thoroughly updated and revised critical account of the Godzilla movies focusing on how differences in American and Japanese culture underlie the discrepancies in the Japanese and American versions. For each film, there are exhaustive filmographic data for both the Japanese and American versions, including plot synopses, cast, credits, and detailed production notes"--Provided by publisher.

Behind the Kaiju Curtain
Behind the Kaiju Curtain

Author: Norman England

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9781937220105

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Norman England's gutsy and insightful stories will do more than just entertain. This is the first and only book in English to take you on a deep dive into the Japanese film industry. You will join well-known directors, cast, and staff for tales of backroom set dealings. The author's own unlikely story starts with joining the Japanese crew on a George Romero-directed TV commercial shot in Los Angeles. Afterward, in Tokyo, Norman England learns to navigate the sets of giant monster icons Gamera and Godzilla. The book concludes with the premiere of Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. This diary from the front lines is essential reading for Japanese cinema enthusiasts and filmmakers everywhere.

Godzilla Vs. the Robot Monsters
Godzilla Vs. the Robot Monsters

Author: Marc Cerasini

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780679888284

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Godzilla has to fight a robot monster and he may have met his match.

Godzilla at World's End
Godzilla at World's End

Author: Marc Cerasini

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780679888277

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A group of teenage science students and a team of U.S. Army Rangers discover an ancient race of crystalline beings beneath the South Pole. These beings soon create a race of gigantic monsters, and the young scientists and soldiers must join forces with Godzilla, king of the monsters, to prevent humantity being destroyed.

Godzilla: Half Century War
Godzilla: Half Century War

Author: James Stokoe

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Published: 2013-06-19

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1623023092

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Introducing a new and exciting look at Godzilla's reign of destruction, courtesy of Orc Stain creator James Stokoe! The year is 1954 and Lieutenant Ota Murakami is on hand when Godzilla makes first landfall in Japan. Along with his pal Kentaro, Ota makes a desperate gamble to save lives... and in the process begins an obsession with the King of the Monsters that lasts fifty years!

A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2d ed.
A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2d ed.

Author: David Kalat

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-11-03

Total Pages: 743

ISBN-13: 1476632650

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This thoroughly updated and revised critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan's most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut. Reviled by critics but boasting a dedicated cult following, the films of the Godzilla franchise provide a unique window into the national identities of both Japan and the United States. This work focuses on how differences in American and Japanese culture, as well as differences in their respective film industries, underlie the discrepancies between the American and Japanese versions of the films. It features detailed filmographic data for both the American and Japanese versions of each film, including plot synopses, cast, credits, and detailed production notes.

Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Vol. 2
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Vol. 2

Author: Chris Mowry

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 1623025303

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As Lucy and her team embark on their first assignment, more monsters are set on the loose, an alien onslaught begins, and the arrival of a mysterious size-changing robot leads to an all-out giant monster battle. Collects issues #5_8.

Godzilla Returns
Godzilla Returns

Author: Marc Cerasini

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780679882213

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Godzilla, the king of the monsters, has returned to wreak havoc on the people of Japan.