Sci-fi Movies: Facts Figures and Fun
We all like a little science fiction in our lives, which makes this a book for all of us.
Of all movie genres today, sci-fi probably has the highest profile, and certainly has a dominant position in the box office - from blockbusters like the latest “Star Wars” episode or “The Day After Tomorrow” or “Spider-Man” or “War of the Worlds”, with numerous other sci-fi movies released each year. The high-tech gloss and the massive budgets all seem a far cry from the sci-fi movies of that previous Golden Age, the middle of the 20th century, when for the most part the appeal of sci-fi cinema was its low-budget cheesiness. In this book the renowned writer on fantasy, sci-fi and animated cinema, John Grant conducts a lightning survey of the best - and the worst - of the world of sci-fi movies. Here you’ll find the celebrated masterpieces as well as the beloved turkeys, along with separate sections on remakes, sequels, award-winners and even sci-fi erotica. A must for any fan of sci-fi cinema, and an ideal book for settling pub arguments! Award-winning author of many non-fiction books on Science Fiction and fantasy and of some 50 fantasy novels. Scottish-born John Grant lives in New Jersey., USA. He is pretty well-known in sci-fi circles around the world.
Tuesday 25 Apr 2006 | Paul | Books
