The Science Fiction Fantasy Film Handbook

by Alan Frank

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This book is a comprehensive and detailed guide to a genre of enduring popular appeal. Several hundred films are covered in entries that provide technical credits and cast lists, a plot synopsis, and a quotation from a contemporary review complimentary or otherwise. The films are illustrated by over 200 stills. More than 50 biographies of movie personalities, including performers, directors, producers, and writers, are supplied. In addition, the author has written a series of short essays on show more major themes in science fiction and fantasy films. show less

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Original publication date
1982
Dedication
For my mother who always encouraged me to write, bought me my first typewriter and who has been a stern (and most contrustive) critic.

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DDC/MDS
791.43Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsPublic performancesMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion pictures
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PN1995.9 .S26 .F73Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion pictures
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