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McFarland (2012), 344 pages
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The Sasquatch film genre, devoted to the legendary and notoriously elusive creature also known as Bigfoot, and its Himalayan counterpart, the Yeti, is the focus of this illustrated reference guide. Here is a fascinatingly detailed look at the cinematic history of Sasquatch, from the earliest trick films of Georges Méliès to the most up-to-date CGI efforts. Critical insights regarding the genre's development are offered, along with an exhaustively researched filmography that gathers every known film or television appearance (including ads!) of Sasquatch, Bigfoot and Yeti in both fictitious and documentary formats. Included are in-depth interviews with such filmmakers as Kevin Tenney, Adam Muto, Ryan Schifrin, Tim Skousen and Michael Worth, as well as reproductions of rare movie stills, posters, lobby cards and behind-the-scenes production photos. Renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman (no relation) provides an insightful foreword.… (more)
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LibraryThing member nicole_a_davis
Very thorough! Who knew there were so many films and tv references to bigfoot and his kin? The book includes tv spot appearances in addition to movies, and every entry has a nice summary.
LibraryThing member CurrLee33
Part I of this filmography is a detailed and informative introduction to the Sasquatch and its historical origins. I was surprised to find such a rich history included in a filmography but it was a welcomed introduction. The majority of this book (Part II) is an alphabetical listing of movie and
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television programs featuring Bigfoot. A brief over and criticism is included with each entry, as well as several black-and-white photos (film posters, screen captures, etc.) to supplement each entry. Part III is a brief section consisting of interviews in Q and A format conducted by the author with five filmmakers of more recent Bigfoot films. The index is complete and helpful for readers wanting to skip directly to a specific TV/movie title or person. There isn't any crossreferencing and the book is mainly just the alphabetical compilation of individual titles. I'd recommend this for fans of Bigfoot of cryptozoology alike. Show Less
LibraryThing member klarsenmd
I received this book as part of the early reviewer program from LT. I love to dive into this type of cataloguing of the campy things in our culture. When you look at a work like this and realize how myth, folklore, and speculation resonate with the general public it is quite astonishing. I found
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this work to be thorough and well organized. My only complaint was in wanting to see more photos and still shots, and to have some of those included to be done in color. A great reference for the monster movie buff in me. Show Less
LibraryThing member bill
I grew up in Humboldt County in Northern California with frequent stories, of Bigfoot, plaster cast of footprints, etc. I also loved the early horror movies, watching them and reading about them. I never thought about Bigfoot as a genre of film making, but David Coleman presents a reasoned argument
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for the genre as defined. Most of the volume is a thorough catalog of the films, TV shows, episodes, and advertisements making use of the "bigfoot" creature. Great reference book for the film buff or horror film enthusiast. Show Less
LibraryThing member cdhtenn2k10
This is a very ambitious work. Bigfoot movies aren't exactly on a lot of top-ten lists, nor are they mainstream fare. So to compile this many Bigfoot films, then watch them, then think about them, then write detailed analysies about them . . . well, that takes an amount of dedication that really
Each entry has the title, year, and if it was for TV. Next, there is cast and crew info, followed by an overview, and finally a critique of the work. I found the overviews and cast and crew info to be very interesting, and along with the pictures, the best parts of the book. The critiques are often long and repetitive (understandable, consider how many Bigfoot films he covers), and are way too film-school anilitical. Also, every now and then Coleman's personal politics creep in, which I just don't care to hear about.
In the end, what really recommends the book is the sheer number of films listed and the overview information.
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goes above and beyond. Think if all the words written on gangster movies, or "serious" dramas, or sci-fi films. But on Bigfoot films? Not so much. Each entry has the title, year, and if it was for TV. Next, there is cast and crew info, followed by an overview, and finally a critique of the work. I found the overviews and cast and crew info to be very interesting, and along with the pictures, the best parts of the book. The critiques are often long and repetitive (understandable, consider how many Bigfoot films he covers), and are way too film-school anilitical. Also, every now and then Coleman's personal politics creep in, which I just don't care to hear about.
In the end, what really recommends the book is the sheer number of films listed and the overview information.
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LibraryThing member Draino
As other reviewers have said this book is ambitious. I think it lives up to its ambition and delivers. It is the sort of reference book that works well as a something that you pick up now and then and read a few entries (bathroom book, coffee table book, etc.) If you are into this sort of film it
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is essential, and if you are just into B movies in general it is a great addition to any library. The fact that it reviews two George Kuchar videos is enough to make me love it. There could be more stills and posters picture etc. but really that is nit picking. It is an amazing resource for learning about the giant breadth of furry man creature films out there. Happy hunting if you wanna see even a fraction of them. Show Less
LibraryThing member Whatnot
I wasn't expecting The Bigfoot Filmography to be much more than an encyclopedic resource listing Bigfoot's appearances in film and television with brief descriptions of each appearance. The book has surpassed my expectations. Besides being impressively thorough, the book is a surprisingly engaging
This is a book I'll be happy to keep on the shelf.
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read. Of course, it's not really the sort of book you read straight through. This is the kind of book that you flip around in, reading bit by bit, occasionally searching for a particular entry when a half-remembered episode of some old T.V. show crosses your mind. Each entry is really more of an essay by David Coleman. He not only describes the show or movie in question, he offers his thoughts on its cultural context. Sometimes I would open the book, thinking that I would read a few entries, then find myself engrossed for an hour by the incredible variety of Bigfoots (Bigfeet?) and Coleman's musings on the subject.This is a book I'll be happy to keep on the shelf.
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LibraryThing member cleoppa
It's a filmography... on Bigfoot! Not really much to say. This book is very thorough and well illustrated. Short description of all the films. Fun to look through and see old movie posters of Bigfoot movies. Interesting to see how the views on Bigfoot have changed--from scary monster to friendly
Great pick for anyone who enjoys Bigfoot and movies. I think this is primarily either a reference or a fun gift for someone interested in that. Excellent for what it is.
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monster to biological study and everything in between.Great pick for anyone who enjoys Bigfoot and movies. I think this is primarily either a reference or a fun gift for someone interested in that. Excellent for what it is.
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LibraryThing member NickKnight
It is a very comprehensive book with lots of illustrations. To be honest I didn't realize that there were that many Bigfoot films in existence. I love filmography books and am glad to have this in my collection.
LibraryThing member OracleOfCrows
Very comprehensive book covering the films starring Bigfoot. I was very happy with this. I had expected a simple list of movies, and instead got not only the list, but short summaries of the films themselves. Great for any film buff or Bigfoot fan!
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
344 p.; 8.4 inches
ISBN
0786448288 / 9780786448289
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