Favorite books about monster movies

[Mord]

Now your talkin". Sleaze is my middle name (my mom had a premonition about me).

[horrorhunter]

Now your talkin". Sleaze is my middle name (my mom had a premonition about me).

Sleaze Creatures is a fun book but it really just covers flicks that would be pretty much mainstream to weirdos like us...you know late '50s monster flicks like the AIP stuff. They might have been thought of as a bit sleazy when they first came out but afterwards they were considered Shock Theater fodder and kiddie fare. The real sleaze came in the late '60s onward, especially the nekkid '70s, of which we are both ardent aficionados. 

[Mord]

Sleaze Creatures is a fun book but it really just covers flicks that would be pretty much mainstream to weirdos like us...you know late '50s monster flicks like the AIP stuff. They might have been thought of as a bit sleazy when they first came out but afterwards they were considered Shock Theater fodder and kiddie fare. The real sleaze came in the late '60s onward, especially the nekkid '70s, of which we are both ardent aficionados. 

Brother, you & I have elevated (or lowered) sleaze to a whole other level.

[horrorhunter]

Yet another great old hardback.

The Movie Treasury: Monsters And Vampires (1976, Alan Frank, published by Octopus)


I picked up many of my monster related hardbacks off book store bargain tables back in the '70s-'80s. My Dad and I always hit the book stores when we would go somewhere and I always gravitated to the monster stuff. I bought most of them for 5 bucks or less. It was a real thrill to find some of these back in the day and usually be able to purchase them. If I didn't have the money right then I would read as much as I could of it and then try to place it in a nook or cranny until I came back later to purchase it. Reading something on a computer or tablet is alright, but I prefer reading and owning the physical book.

[Mike Scott]

Let's not forget Jeff Rovin's many contributions to our libraries!

Great book for the animation fans!


A couple more faves.
   

[horrorhunter]

Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life (2003, 1st U.S. printing- 2004, Ray Harryhausen & Tony Dalton)

[horrorhunter]

Splatter Movies (1981, John McCarty)


This pic is of a later printing. Mine is the first printing paperback from 1981 published by FantaCo. It has the silver and black cover. I couldn't find a photo of it on the net. I may scan mine later if anyone is interested. Really great book about the dawning of gore in horror films.

[horrorhunter]

Monsters Who's Who (1974, Dulan Barber)



Also,
Who's Who Of The Horrors And Other Fantasy Films (1980, 1st paper edition 1981, David J. Hogan)

Great encyclopedia covering actors, writers, directors, etc. involved with horror and fantasy films. I have this book as I have all the books I've posted about in this thread, however I couldn't find a pic on the web. I'll scan it later if anyone gives a rat's patoot. This is me being lazy. 

[Mike Scott]

Who's Who Of The Horrors And Other Fantasy Films. I'll scan it later if anyone gives a rat's patoot.

Why not just Google one! 

[horrorhunter]

Why not just Google one! 

Hey, you scared one up! Good job. I checked but came up empty. Thanks.

[Mike Scott]

I checked but came up empty.

Should have used the "Images" search.

[horrorhunter]

Splatter Movies (1981, John McCarty)


This pic is of a later printing. Mine is the first printing paperback from 1981 published by FantaCo. It has the silver and black cover. I couldn't find a photo of it on the net. I may scan mine later if anyone is interested. Really great book about the dawning of gore in horror films.

I got to tinkering because of the tip Mike Scott gave me and found a pic of the first print like my copy. Thanks, Mike.

[Mord]

 The first printing has a far more iconic cover.

[horrorhunter]

The first printing has a far more iconic cover.

We are in agreement, good sir.

Imagine that. 

[neonnoodle]

Here's another one that kept me going through those weird days of the 70's.  Thomas G. Aylesworth's "Monsters from the Movies."  Used to check this one out from the library a lot.  Loved the cool cover illustration.  I found one of these on Amasomething recently!  It was like seeing an old, old friend from elementary school.  In a way, that's exactly what it was...