- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Titan Books Ltd; New Ed edition (27 Feb 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1852868767
- ISBN-13: 978-1852868765
- Product Dimensions: 30.7 x 23.4 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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- #31 in Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Film > History of Film > Britain
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'Where The Hammer Story truly succeeds (aside from the spectacular collection of photos and artwork) is in tone. This is no dry critical examination. The authors skillfully walk a fine line, treating the subject matter with reverence and respect without devolving into hero worship. The result is an information-packed book that is a true joy to read.' --Dark Scribe Magazine
'Much has been written about the "Studio That Dripped Blood," but even fans who have read it all before will want to pick up The Hammer Story by Marcus Hearn and Alan Barnes. It is a beautiful, glossy coffee table book, loaded with lovely stills, including many behind-the-scenes shots.' --Cinefantastique --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
'Much has been written about the "Studio That Dripped Blood," but even fans who have read it all before will want to pick up The Hammer Story by Marcus Hearn and Alan Barnes. It is a beautiful, glossy coffee table book, loaded with lovely stills, including many behind-the-scenes shots.' --Cinefantastique --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Fifty years ago, Hammer Films released their very first horror movie, The Quatermass Xperiment. The now-legendary British film studio went on to make such classics as The Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula (and their many sequels), making international stars out of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, changing the face of horror cinema, and inspiring a generation of Hollywood filmmakers, including the likes of George Lucas, Martin Scorsese and Tim Burton. Now, for the first time, Hammer have given their active backing to an authorised history of the company, and have provided unlimited access to their archives.
The Hammer Story provides a film-by-film dissection, dripping with rare promotional material and previously unpublished photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Hammer Story provides a film-by-film dissection, dripping with rare promotional material and previously unpublished photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This well written book tells the history of one of Britains most prolific film studios,from their humble beginnings as a small distribution company to the studio that won the queens award for industry.
From The Quatermass Xperiment in 1955 and then Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula through to their later "campier" films such as Vampire Lovers and Captain Kronos this is an informative read.
Lavishly illustrated with colour stills and film posters from each production with information on Peter Cushing,Christopher Lee,Hammer Glamour,Bray studios and some of the non gothic films they produced.
Even if you are like me and have read a great deal on Hammer this is still worth a read.Recommended.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Alan Barnes and Marcus Hearn have presented a first rate look at the well remembered Hammer Films. A film by film study with absolutely splendid lesser known photographs. Brilliant for the beginner who just wants an overview of Hammer Film Studios output, but with much to interest the know alls as well. Worth adding to any Hammer collection. This is the same team of authors who produced the absolutely brilliant Bond study - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, also highly recommended. Get both of these books.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a lover of Hammer horror films since i was a little boy - when my mom would let me stay up late on a Saturday night and be scared to death by Christopher Lee baring his fangs as Dracula this book brought back a lot of happy memories. All the films are mentioned and there are some unique photos of the films in question. A must for all British horror lovers especially as Hammer is about to rise again. Superb!
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Bought this as a gift for a Hammer enthusiast, they love it and find that it has a lot of detailed information, very informative and well worth a read.
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They really have done very well with this book. Nice balance between the amount of text and images as well. Sections are as follows ... Read more
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I rented this book out of the library and just flicked through it and thought nothing of it, but when I started to actually read it, I instantly gave it 5 stars. Read more
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Fantastic book! The best I've seen on Hammer Films yet.
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