| Keep Watching the Skies!: American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties, the 21st Century Edition Century Edition Contributor(s): Warren, Bill (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786442301 ISBN-13: 9780786442300 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $98.01 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2009 Annotation: In this newest edition of his authoritative guide to the golden years of science fiction, author Bill Warren builds even further upon the exhaustive critiques, reviews, and anecdotes which were featured in the initial volumes of Keep Watching the Skies! While this 21st Century Edition features several new entries on films previously excluded from the text, it also revisits, revises, and expands upon every single film which was included in the earlier volumes. But perhaps the most important change in this new edition can be found in the book's organizationentries are now organized in alphabetical order regardless of the film's year of release, and the work includes a single comprehensive index which should allow readers to more easily locate a given film at a moments notice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Reference |
| Dewey: 791.436 |
| LCCN: 2009020594 |
| Physical Information: 2" H x 8.6" W x 11" (6.55 lbs) 1040 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bill Warren's Keep Watching the Skies was originally published in two volumes, in 1982 and 1986. It was then greatly expanded in what we called the 21st Century Edition, with new entries on several films and revisions and expansions of the commentary on every film. In addition to a detailed plot synopsis, full cast and credit listings, and an overview of the critical reception of each film, Warren delivers richly informative assessments of the films and a wealth of insights and anecdotes about their making. The book contains 273 photographs (many rare, 35 in color), has seven useful appendices, and concludes with an enormous index. This book is also available in softcover format (ISBN 978-1-4766-6618-1). |