Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses: Roger Corman: King of the B Movie

by Chris Nashawaty

Other authorsJohn Landis (Introduction)
Hardcover, 2013

Status

Available

Call number

PN1998.C68 N37

Genres

Publication

Harry N. Abrams (2013), Edition: First Edition, 272 pages

Description

Thorough account of the life of low-budget film director, producer, and writer Roger Corman, including essays, interviews, full-color poster reproductions, and behind-the-scenes photographs.

User reviews

LibraryThing member SESchend
3.5 stars and an eye-opening read in terms of how many folks now respected in Hollywood got their starts with Corman, whom Hollywood has rarely respected (save in a bottom line sense).
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LibraryThing member SESchend
3.5 stars and an eye-opening read in terms of how many folks now respected in Hollywood got their starts with Corman, whom Hollywood has rarely respected (save in a bottom line sense).

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

272 p.; 11.25 inches

ISBN

9781419706691

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