New edition of the superb official history of Hammer Films by Marcus Hearn and Alan Barnes

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Product Description

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 The Hammer Story provides a film-by-film dissection, dripping with rare promotional material and previously unpublished photographs.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4852 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
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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Customer Reviews

An illustrated history of Hammer Horror
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.

A must have for the Hammer Film buff!
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.

Hammer Time
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. Also info about the films Hammer made without horror. Subjects like comedy, drama, science fiction and thrillers, some of these types of films people don`t always associate with Hammer.
I also love this book because as a collector of the films, on DVD, it serves as a perfect guide.
If you enjoy this book and want more information then there two other books all about Hammer that I advise you to buy. "Hammer Films The Bray Studio Years" and "Hammer Films The Elstree Studio Years", both by Wayne Kinsey.