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Wes	5th October 2012 10:51 AM

This is the one that springs to mind Paul but it's hard to find nowadays...

http://cache1.bdcdn.net/assets/image...0953326112.jpg

Make Them Die Slowly

5th October 2012 11:17 AM

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These two cover giallo, the first one is a very general overview of popular Italian cinema and the second one is fairly academic.

Wes	5th October 2012 11:26 AM

Howard Hughes is a fine writer on Italian Cinema - his Spaghetti Westerns book is a very good alternative to FAB's definitive sw book, Any Gun Can Play. He wrote a very good primer on Hollywood Westerns as well...

http://www.ebooks-share.net/thumbs_big/15529.jpg

PaulD

5th October 2012 11:29 AM

Cheers guys! I'll have a look for a couple of those (I've already read La Dolce Morte)

Wes	10th October 2012 07:28 PM

Very much enjoying John Coldstream's biography of Dirk Bogarde, one of my favourite actors. A fascinating life and some incredible films along the way, The Servant, Darling, Accident, The Damned, Death In Venice, Night Porter, Providence and Despair...

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1328859827l/375978.jpg

demonknight

10th October 2012 08:05 PM

Have shock value,hammer films the unsung heroes and the good,the bad and the multiplexes by mark kermode. Just started shock value and so far so good.

VicDakin

12th October 2012 03:32 PM

Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life

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Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life

Does anyone have Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life ? ,I already have The Art of Ray Harryhausen and was eyeing the other book up as well.

Demdike@Cult Labs

12th October 2012 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VicDakin (Post 281160)

Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life

Does anyone have Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life ? ,I already have The Art of Ray Harryhausen and was eyeing the other book up as well.

I have both those.

Essential for Harryhausen lovers.

Although you would expect them to be simillar, The Art of is mainly art whereas An Animated Life looks at his films showcasing the stop motion work as well as posters, concept art etc.

VicDakin

12th October 2012 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Demdike (Post 281184)

cheers Dems,next book purchase i feels,thanks :clap:

Demdike@Cult Labs

12th October 2012 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VicDakin (Post 281185)

cheers Dems,next book purchase i feels,thanks :clap:

If you can get a hard back. Its 320 pages and a weighty piece of work.

Rik	13th October 2012 05:47 PM

Just picked this up for £5.99 used-like new from Amazon Marketplace, cheapest I've ever seen it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Legacy-Blood...150133&sr=8-16

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...JL._SS500_.jpg

Rik	16th October 2012 11:44 AM

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No film deliveries today, but this just arrived, perfect condition too
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Wes	16th October 2012 11:47 AM

I can read these kind of books over and over again !

Rik	16th October 2012 11:51 AM

Me too, which is why I've finally bought it as I've borrowed it from the library umpteen times over the years. Got another slasher book on it's way from play.com too
Play.com - Buy online at Play.com and read reviews. Free delivery to UK and Europe!

Rik	16th October 2012 03:56 PM

Just been having a quick flick through my new book and I've noticed that someone has underlined certain passages in it! Thankfully it's in pencil so I can get rid of it

Demdike@Cult Labs

16th October 2012 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rik (Post 282678)

I pre ordered that on Amazon as well.

£4.79 it was.:) so worth the risk.

Rik	16th October 2012 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Demdike (Post 282842)

I pre ordered that on Amazon as well.

£4.79 it was.:) so worth the risk.

Think I paid a pound more than that, still worth the risk though

VicDakin

16th October 2012 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rik (Post 282844)

Think I paid a pound more than that, still worth the risk though

i think Dems should reimburse you the difference just for showing off :lol:

ps i just ordered also:pound:

Rik	16th October 2012 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VicDakin (Post 282854)

i think Dems should reimburse you the difference just for showing off :lol:

ps i just ordered also:pound:

I'm not bothered, I paid £5.99 for the Legacy of Blood book, cheapest now is £29.99 :p

Demdike@Cult Labs

16th October 2012 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VicDakin (Post 282854)

i think Dems should reimburse you the difference just for showing off :lol:

ps i just ordered also:pound:

No, i wasn't showing off at all. Pre order prices change all the time. Rik's link wasn't necessarily the price he paid.

Rik	16th October 2012 04:27 PM

I paid £5.59 for it

Demdike@Cult Labs

16th October 2012 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rik (Post 282836)

Just been having a quick flick through my new book and I've noticed that someone has underlined certain passages in it! Thankfully it's in pencil so I can get rid of it

Knowing you and the pic of Lisa Scott Lee, its probably underlinings by Argento himself. :happy:

Rik	16th October 2012 04:40 PM

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Knowing you and the pic of Lisa Scott Lee, its probably underlinings by Argento himself. :happy:

Or this that I picked up for under a fiver on ebay! :p

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VicDakin

16th October 2012 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rik (Post 282870)

Or this that I picked up for under a fiver on ebay! :p

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alright now your showing off ,its not big or clever ,and its not because im jealous,it is really :pound:

Wes	16th October 2012 04:53 PM

I've probably posted this here already (I'm sure I have) but for anyone who's only catching this thread now, I printed a list on my blog of my film books. It hasn't been updated in ages but the bulk of my collection is here if anyone is looking for something to read - books have divided into the sections below, and each book has a link to Amazon UK/US for more info

list of film books

Hollywood, Studios and American Cinema
Japanese Cinema
Biographies Pt 1 - Directors (Hollywood, Classic Cinema)
Biographies Pt 2 - Directors (World Cinema)
Biographies Pt 3 - Directors (Cult Cinema)
Biographies Pt 4 - Actors, Producers
Cult Film Writing (Horror, Exploitation, Sci-fi)
Books about Individual films

sawyer6

16th October 2012 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes (Post 282883)

I've probably posted this here already (I'm sure I have) but for anyone who's only catching this thread now, I printed a list on my blog of my film books. It hasn't been updated in ages but the bulk of my collection is here if anyone is looking for something to read - books have divided into the sections below, and each book has a link to Amazon UK/US for a more info

list of film books

Hollywood, Studios and American Cinema
Japanese Cinema
Biographies Pt 1 - Directors (Hollywood, Classic Cinema)
Biographies Pt 2 - Directors (World Cinema)
Biographies Pt 3 - Directors (Cult Cinema)
Biographies Pt 4 - Actors, Producers
Cult Film Writing (Horror, Exploitation, Sci-fi)
Books about Individual films

I haven't seen this,wow great :clap:

Wes	16th October 2012 05:13 PM

No doubt its been mentioned already but Crystal Lake Memories is a stunning book, and one of my favourites...

http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/reviews/clmnew.jpg

Rik	16th October 2012 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes (Post 282901)

No doubt its been mentioned already but Crystal Lake Memories is a stunning book, and one of my favourites...

http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/reviews/clmnew.jpg

Nice blog again Wes!

I really want this book, but I've already spent way too much lately so I'm resisting for now, probably get someone to buy me it for Christmas

Wes	16th October 2012 05:37 PM

Yep, it's quite a hefty tome Rik, and truely the final word on Friday the 13th but more that that, it will have you racing back to the films with fresh eyes...

Rik	16th October 2012 05:39 PM

I wonder if there's one for Halloween and NOES too, I know there's a Hellraiser one but that's pricey these days

WinterMillennium

16th October 2012 05:47 PM

they had a copy of the Hellraiser one in Foyle's until recently, if you wanted to part with 50 quid :lol:

Wes	16th October 2012 06:35 PM

This is an excellent read - Inside the Wicker Man: How Not to Make a Cult Classic

http://onlinebookplace.com/images/bo...lt-classic.jpg

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

16th October 2012 06:51 PM

Ordered as an early birthday present:

http://www.naschy.com/muchas_gracias_senor_lobo1.jpg

Sobral

17th October 2012 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs (Post 282938)

Ordered as an early birthday present:

Also got it, amazing book!!

I'm thinking of buying this one next, any opinions?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...U02_AA160_.jpg

Splatterdragon73

17th October 2012 05:51 AM

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Have just finished reading this:

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Superb book, featuring some titles I'd never even heard of! Another winner from Hemlock Books. Highly recommended.

Any idea how Hemlock's output compares to that of FAB Press? I have a good few of the latter's books but i've yet to read any of the former's.

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Originally Posted by VicDakin (Post 275124)

picked up a couple of books from Fopp £6 each.

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I believe HMV are selling these two tomes for the same price each and is the horror volume worth buying?

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Originally Posted by Wes (Post 279158)

This is the one that springs to mind Paul but it's hard to find nowadays...

http://cache1.bdcdn.net/assets/image...0953326112.jpg

Isn't this book readily available through issues of The Dark Side?

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Originally Posted by PaulD (Post 279139)

Can anyone recommend any good books on cult Italian films, perhaps even specifically gialli? Nothing academic, more of an listed encyclopaedia with reviews.

You can try these three from Midnight Media:

Splatterdragon73

17th October 2012 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rik (Post 282678)

Got another slasher book on it's way from play.com too.
Play.com - Buy online at Play.com and read reviews. Free delivery to UK and Europe!

I'm having one of these come payday.

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Originally Posted by Wes (Post 282901)

No doubt its been mentioned already but Crystal Lake Memories is a stunning book, and one of my favourites...

http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/reviews/clmnew.jpg

A fantastic read and the FAB Press equivalent is a worthy purchase too imo.

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs (Post 282938)

Ordered as an early birthday present:

http://www.naschy.com/muchas_gracias_senor_lobo1.jpg

Yours truly received this titanic tome the other week along with an envelope of publicity material related to the book and limited to 200 units. A heavy volume make no mistake and mine's still sealed at the mo!:blush:

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

17th October 2012 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73 (Post 283040)

Yours truly received this titanic tome the other week along with a packet of publicity material related to the book and limited to 200 units. A heavy volume make no mistake and mine's still sealed at the mo!:blush:

So's mine, as I've been told that I'm not allowed it until my birthday!

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

17th October 2012 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73 (Post 283038)

You can try these three from Midnight Media:

I never knew that there was a third Giallo Scrapbook. I have the first two, and they are a very good overview of the genre.

Wes	17th October 2012 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs (Post 282938)

Ordered as an early birthday present

Muchas Gracias Senor Bizarre Eye ! I just ordered my copy now !

http://www.creepy-images.com/shop/im...mages/21_8.jpg

Mojo	17th October 2012 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73 (Post 283038)

Isn't this book readily available through issues of The Dark Side?

Blood And Black Lace ( and other Dark Side books ) are also available from Hemlock books :

Hemlock Books

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