Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman, Godzilla, and Friends in the Golden Age of Japanese Science Fiction Film

by August Ragone

Paperback, 2014

Status

Available

Call number

TR849.T79 R34

Publication

Chronicle Books (2014), 208 pages

Description

Now in paperback! Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behindGodzilla,Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV shows beloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography surveys his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also profiles Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details his key films and shows, and spotlights the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Shrike58
An affectionate look at the cinemagraphic mind behind the classic Toho monster movies, who turns out to have been quite important to Japanese cinema in general.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

208 p.; 10.75 inches

ISBN

1452135398 / 9781452135397

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