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    Book Title
    Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969
    ISBN
    9780786494378
    Subject Area
    Performing Arts
    Publication Name
    Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969
    Publisher
    Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
    Item Length
    10 in
    Subject
    Film / Genres / Horror
    Publication Year
    2015
    Type
    Textbook
    Format
    Trade Paperback
    Language
    English
    Item Height
    0.4 in
    Author
    Roberto Curti
    Item Weight
    14.4 Oz
    Item Width
    7 in
    Number of Pages
    220 Pages
    Category

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    Product Identifiers

    Publisher
    Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
    ISBN-10
    0786494379
    ISBN-13
    9780786494378
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    208632496

    Product Key Features

    Number of Pages
    220 Pages
    Publication Name
    Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969
    Language
    English
    Subject
    Film / Genres / Horror
    Publication Year
    2015
    Type
    Textbook
    Author
    Roberto Curti
    Subject Area
    Performing Arts
    Format
    Trade Paperback

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    0.4 in
    Item Weight
    14.4 Oz
    Item Length
    10 in
    Item Width
    7 in

    Additional Product Features

    Intended Audience
    Scholarly & Professional
    LCCN
    2015-006889
    Dewey Edition
    23
    Reviews
    "the best book I've read on that subgenre...lovers of Italian Gothic horror film will find much to praise...an enjoyably precise, lovingly penned examination of a stylistic wave of cinema that didn't live long, but endures in an afterlife thanks to digital media, fervid fans and, yes, texts like Curti's"- Bookgasm ; "passionately researched...every cinephile must read"- ARBA ; "the best book I've read on that subgenre...a wealth of poster art and production stills exists to liven up the layout, as well as set mood"- Flick Attack ., "the best book I've read on that subgenre...lovers of Italian Gothic horror film will find much to praise...an enjoyably precise, lovingly penned examination of a stylistic wave of cinema that didn't live long, but endures in an afterlife thanks to digital media, fervid fans and, yes, texts like Curti's"-- Bookgasm ; "passionately researched...every cinephile must read"-- ARBA ; "Curti writes with great passion on the subject, showing great knowledge"-- Hellbound ; "the best book I've read on that subgenre...a wealth of poster art and production stills exists to liven up the layout, as well as set mood"-- Flick Attack ., "the best book I've read on that subgenre...lovers of Italian Gothic horror film will find much to praise...an enjoyably precise, lovingly penned examination of a stylistic wave of cinema that didn't live long, but endures in an afterlife thanks to digital media, fervid fans and, yes, texts like Curti's"-- Bookgasm "passionately researched...every cinephile must read"-- ARBA "a detailed and well defined definition of the genre.... Curti has the insight to find something fresh and new in every film on which he writes...marvelous job.... Since far too little has been written about Italian Gothic cinema, this book is one to own and return to"-- Midnight Marquee "Curti writes with great passion on the subject, showing great knowledge"-- Hellbound "the best book I've read on that subgenre...a wealth of poster art and production stills exists to liven up the layout, as well as set mood"-- Flick Attack ., "the best book I've read on that subgenre...lovers of Italian Gothic horror film will find much to praise...an enjoyably precise, lovingly penned examination of a stylistic wave of cinema that didn't live long, but endures in an afterlife thanks to digital media, fervid fans and, yes, texts like Curti's"-- Bookgasm ; "passionately researched...every cinephile must read"-- ARBA ; "a detailed and well defined definition of the genre.... Curti has the insight to find something fresh and new in every film on which he writes...marvelous job.... Since far too little has been written about Italian Gothic cinema, this book is one to own and return to"-- Midnight Marquee ; "Curti writes with great passion on the subject, showing great knowledge"-- Hellbound ; "the best book I've read on that subgenre...a wealth of poster art and production stills exists to liven up the layout, as well as set mood"-- Flick Attack ., Curti's book is a utilitarian addition to the field, including considerations of such interesting directors as Riccardo Freda and Antonio Margheriti." - Barry Forshaw, DVD Choices Website, October 2015
    Number of Volumes
    1 vol.
    Illustrated
    Yes
    Dewey Decimal
    791.43/61640945
    Table Of Content
    Table of Contents Foreword by Ernesto Gastaldi Preface Introduction: Gothic, Italian Style Abbreviations The Films Selected Bibliography Index
    Synopsis
    The "Gothic" style was a key trend in Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s because of its peculiar, often strikingly original approach to the horror genre. These films portrayed Gothic staples in a stylish and idiosyncratic way, and took a daring approach to the supernatural and to eroticism, with the presence of menacing yet seductive female witches, vampires and ghosts. Thanks to such filmmakers as Mario Bava ( Black Sunday ), Riccardo Freda ( The Horrible Dr. Hichcock ), and Antonio Margheriti ( Castle of Blood ), as well the iconic presence of actress Barbara Steele, Italian Gothic horror went overseas and reached cult status. The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. The foreword is by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi., Examines the Italian Gothic horror of the 1950s and '60s, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included., The ""Gothic"" style was a key trend in Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s because of its peculiar, often strikingly original approach to the horror genre. These films portrayed Gothic staples in a stylish and idiosyncratic way, and took a daring approach to the supernatural and to eroticism, with the presence of menacing yet seductive female witches, vampires and ghosts. Thanks to such filmmakers as Mario Bava ( Black Sunday ), Riccardo Freda ( The Horrible Dr. Hichcock ), and Antonio Margheriti ( Castle of Blood ), as well the iconic presence of actress Barbara Steele, Italian Gothic horror went overseas and reached cult status. The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. The foreword is by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi.
    LC Classification Number
    PN1995.9.H6C877 2015

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