Keep Watching the Skies!: American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties, The 21st Century Edition

by Bill Warren

Paperback, 2016

Status

Available

Call number

PN1995.S26 W37

Publication

McFarland (2016), Edition: 21st Century Edition, 1040 pages

Description

Bill Warren's Keep Watching the Skies! was originally published in two volumes, in 1982 and 1986. It was then greatly expanded in what we called the 21st Century Edition, with new entries on several films and revisions and expansions of the commentary on every film. In addition to a detailed plot synopsis, full cast and credit listings, and an overview of the critical reception of each film, Warren delivers richly informative assessments of the films and a wealth of insights and anecdotes about their making. The book contains 273 photographs (many rare, 35 in color), has seven useful appendices, and concludes with an enormous index. This book is also available in hardcover format (ISBN 978-0-7864-4230-0).

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LibraryThing member NickHowes
Superlative listing of science fiction films of the 50's, good, bad, and worse. Each entry has plot description, cast list, crew list, background on stars, director and other leading contributors, and a few anecdotes. What was the budgetary decision that affected the making of them? Why wad the
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giant bird of The Giant Claw so ridiculous? What mafe Godzilla a monstet hit? Can't recommend this highly enough.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

1040 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

9781476666181
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