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by Lloyd Kaufman (Author), James E. Gunn (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: G P Putnam's Sons; Berkley Boulevard Trade Pbk. Ed edition (20 Aug 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0425163571
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425163573
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 529,288 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Traces the history of Troma Studios, an independent film studio known for its B-rate slasher movies, looking at the actors, the films, and the means of production used.

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The best book written about true independent filmmaking.
Lloyd Kaufman, the head of Troma Studios, has created a raucous, entertaining, and informative book about independent filmmaking that will delight Troma fans, inform and guide the aspiring filmmaker, and brainwash the simple-minded. The book pays for itself after the first few pages, in which Lloyd reveals the secret recipe for the "toxic meltdown". This, plus an inside look at guerrilla filmmaking techniques and behind-the-scenes chapters on "Toxic Avenger" and "Tromeo and Juliet" make for an unforgettable reading experience! Books don't come with barf bags, but this one makes a good case for it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most subliminaly intelligent reference books ever, 3 Jan 2000
By B. Hutchison (Fort William, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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I'm not a huge Troma fan by any means. Sure, I've seen Toxic Avenger, and it was okay, but I've never understood the massive cult popularity the films seem to attract, so I read this book without any real prior biases for or against Lloyd Kaufman or his films.

But still, I loved it!

Kaufman, if this book is anything to go by, is an incredibly intelligent, witty, talented man, and so much more genuine than many of the other "experts" who take it upon themselves to write film-making books. Though this book appears to be little more than lots of very funny anecdotes about Kaufman's adventures, I think I actually learned more about the film-making process from it than I did from a hundred Guerilla Film Makers Handbooks.

Every page was a pleasure to read, and I come away from the book a more enlightened, informed man.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Lloyd Kaufman is Rock and Roll, 15 April 1999
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Personally, I think that this book was amazing and that Lloyd Kaufman is a genius. But thats just my opinion. I'm sure if a middle-aged mother read the book she would probably be revolted by it. If you thought it was hilarious, or even giggled a little when the kid got his head crushed in The Toxic Avenger, then you're probably twisted enough to appreciate Lloyd Kaufman's genius. But if it made you vomit you should probably stay away from the book. So i probably wouldn't recommend the book to any old joe who's reading this. Because you probably suck. But if you've ever liked any Troma movie, or are a fan then you should definetley read the book. It's actually got some really good information on filmmaking as well. So if thats your thing, you might want to check it out too. But as far as I go, this was probably the coolest book i've ever read. Lloyd Kaufman is rock and roll.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Even funnier than his other book..., 12 Jul 2006
By C. Smith "Chris Smith" (Chester, England) - See all my reviews
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This is an indispensible companion to his other book 'Make Your Own Damn Movie..'and, not constrained here by having to list the various stages of movie making, Kaufman lets loose with an hilarious collection of anecdotes about how he started his independent film company Troma in New York, worked in (briefly) and then outside of Hollywood and how he shot some of his most famous films. He helped make Rocky, you know!
Part autobiography, part stream of consciousness, this does occasionally descend into flights of fancy and some complete nonsense - but Lloyd has the good grace of making this funny.
However, you're laughing too much at first to notice that there's not enough personal stuff in there. It's only when he nears the end that he stops messing about and gives us a poignant account of his wife's battle with breast cancer.
This gives a completely different side of Lloyd he hadn't shown us before, which slightly unbalances the tone of the book for a while.
And then he finishes it with a graphic description of being on the toilet.
So, just like one of his schlock horror films, this book has a lot of laughs, a lot of madness, some genuine emotion and goes out on an unforgettable moment.
If it doesn't make you want to check out some of his earlier films, then there's something wrong with you. They're available on www.troma.com by the way. Lloyd would like that little plug, I'm sure. He also asked me to post this review too.
He might seem harmless, but he's shameless self-promoter. However, you just can't help respecting and loving this guy (in a strictly hetero way, I mean!)
And for the record, his joke about getting turned-on by the JFK/Zapruder film is bloomin' funny! He told me that, the last time he told that gag, it went down badly. But he did tell it at the Democratic Party's convention, so what does he expect?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining and informative!
"All I Need to Know About Filmmaking I Learned From the Toxic Avenger" is a funny and irreverent look at the world of independent film from Troma Studios' president... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone who wants to make movies MUST read this book!!!
Lloyd Kaufman's book (written with James Gunn) is the single best book I've ever read about filmmaking. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better Than Scientology!
This book is a must read for anyone who enjoyed The Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke 'Em High, or any of the wonderful Troma films!

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Published on 23 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book for Lovers of Cinema
A GREAT book from the man behind the TOXIC AVENGER and TROMEO and JULIET. An inspiration to ALL Young Filmmakers
Published on 31 Jul 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Some interesting, funny, and touching insight......
Lloyd Kaufman's book about the history/daily life of Troma films is an interesting look at all facets of independent filmmaking. Read more
Published on 28 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply one of the best books about filmmaking. Ever.
This book is a blast of fresh air that emerges from amidst the foul, bloated stench of the major studios. ALL I NEED... Read more
Published on 24 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny/eye opening stories about Lloyd Kaufman and Troma
Despite its advertising, this is not really a "how to make independent film" book, rather it gives a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most successful independent... Read more
Published on 5 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Tromalicious!
This is the great story of how Kaufman started Troma. Chock full of advice, it'll inspire you to make your own Tromatic films!!
Published on 29 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book rocks, and so does Lloyd Kaufman.
I met the man who wrote this book and he autographed my book. Nice guy, great author. This book is so funny yet so compelling. It had some great moments in Troma Videos. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Troma-ticly a must
this book is recomended for lots of people, it's hilarious and has the story line of what happened to Troma and past, present, and hopefully future happenings of the Troma team.
Published on 26 Jun 1999

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