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The Hammer Story: The Authorised History of Hammer Films (Hardcover)

by Marcus Hearn (Author), Alan Barnes (Author)

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Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd; 2 edition (26 Oct 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1845761855
ISBN-13: 978-1845761851
Product Dimensions: 29.5 x 23.9 x 3.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Fifty years ago, Hammer Films released their very first horror movie, The Quatermass Xperiment. The now-legendary British company 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 The Hammer Story provides a film-by-film dissection, dripping with rare promotional material and previously unpublished photographs.

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Alan Barnes has written features for Hammer Horror, as well as scripts for 2000AD. Marcus Hearn was the editor of Hammer Horror magazine, and with co-author Alan Barnes, he has written Tarantino A-Zed, and Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the Hammer Film buff!, 10 Oct 1999

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An illustrated history of Hammer Horror, 26 Sep 2004

By	Mr. N. J. Voice "neil_voice" (scotland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book! The best I've seen on Hammer Films yet., 11 Mar 1999

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Buy this book. The authors have done a phenominal job with this fascinating film studio and it's legacy. The layout and artwork are remarkable. Highly recommended to any horror film fanatic and British film fan. In the words of my fellow Chicagoians, Siskel & Ebert, "two thumbs up, way up".

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5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable insight to the production of not only Hammer, but film making itself
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

Published 12 months ago by J. Taylor

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Great book for the horror side of Hammer films. Packed with info and pictures about the famous studio from its beginnings to where it stands today. Read more

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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... Read more

Published on 7 Nov 2007 by Steven Dyer

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