Author: Jennifer Way
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499435398
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The iconic image of King Kong climbing the Empire State Building has been a pop-culture staple since the original King Kong film premiered in 1933. Since then, there have been King Kong remakes, comic books, television series, and even a musical. King Kong also inspired other films, such as the Planet of the Apes franchise and big-ape documentaries. This resource will take readers behind the scenes of these thrilling movies with posters and stills from each era of the King Kong phenomenon, discussion of special effects, and more.
King Kong and Other Monstrous Apes
Author: Jennifer Way
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499435398
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The iconic image of King Kong climbing the Empire State Building has been a pop-culture staple since the original King Kong film premiered in 1933. Since then, there have been King Kong remakes, comic books, television series, and even a musical. King Kong also inspired other films, such as the Planet of the Apes franchise and big-ape documentaries. This resource will take readers behind the scenes of these thrilling movies with posters and stills from each era of the King Kong phenomenon, discussion of special effects, and more.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499435398
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The iconic image of King Kong climbing the Empire State Building has been a pop-culture staple since the original King Kong film premiered in 1933. Since then, there have been King Kong remakes, comic books, television series, and even a musical. King Kong also inspired other films, such as the Planet of the Apes franchise and big-ape documentaries. This resource will take readers behind the scenes of these thrilling movies with posters and stills from each era of the King Kong phenomenon, discussion of special effects, and more.
King Kong and Other Monstrous Apes
Author: Jennifer Way
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 149943538X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
The iconic image of King Kong climbing the Empire State Building has been a pop-culture staple since the original King Kong film premiered in 1933. Since then, there have been King Kong remakes, comic books, television series, and even a musical. King Kong also inspired other films, such as the Planet of the Apes franchise and big-ape documentaries. This resource will take readers behind the scenes of these thrilling movies with posters and stills from each era of the King Kong phenomenon, discussion of special effects, and more.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 149943538X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
The iconic image of King Kong climbing the Empire State Building has been a pop-culture staple since the original King Kong film premiered in 1933. Since then, there have been King Kong remakes, comic books, television series, and even a musical. King Kong also inspired other films, such as the Planet of the Apes franchise and big-ape documentaries. This resource will take readers behind the scenes of these thrilling movies with posters and stills from each era of the King Kong phenomenon, discussion of special effects, and more.
King Kong and Other Monstrous Apes
Author: Jennifer L. Way
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781489877796
Category : King Kong films
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Looks at the depiction of King Kong and other monstrous apes in motion pictures, including "Rango," "The Lost World," "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," and "Mighty Joe Young.".
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781489877796
Category : King Kong films
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Looks at the depiction of King Kong and other monstrous apes in motion pictures, including "Rango," "The Lost World," "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," and "Mighty Joe Young.".
King Kong
Author: Jennifer Way
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781499435405
Category : King Kong (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The iconic image of King Kong climbing the Empire State Building has been a pop-culture staple since the original King Kong film premiered in 1933. Since then, there have been King Kong remakes, comic books, television series, and even a musical. King Kong also inspired other films, such as the Planet of the Apes franchise and big-ape documentaries. This resource will take readers behind the scenes of these thrilling movies with posters and stills from each era of the King Kong phenomenon, discussion of special effects, and more. Glossary, Index, Full-color photographs, Web Sites, Detailed Table of Contents, Bibliography, Sidebars, For Further Information Section.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781499435405
Category : King Kong (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The iconic image of King Kong climbing the Empire State Building has been a pop-culture staple since the original King Kong film premiered in 1933. Since then, there have been King Kong remakes, comic books, television series, and even a musical. King Kong also inspired other films, such as the Planet of the Apes franchise and big-ape documentaries. This resource will take readers behind the scenes of these thrilling movies with posters and stills from each era of the King Kong phenomenon, discussion of special effects, and more. Glossary, Index, Full-color photographs, Web Sites, Detailed Table of Contents, Bibliography, Sidebars, For Further Information Section.
Drawing & Painting Wild Animals
Author: Bearcroft
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781267316
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781267316
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Interpreting the Moving Image
Author: Noel Carroll
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521589703
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
A collection of film essays by the well-respected critic, Noël Carroll.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521589703
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
A collection of film essays by the well-respected critic, Noël Carroll.
Kong Unmade: The Lost Films of Skull Island
Author: John Lemay
Publisher: Bicep Books
ISBN: 9781734154627
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Just like Godzilla, Gamera and their kaiju kin, King Kong was to be the star of many an unmade film. In this new book learn of a plethora of prequels, sequels, and even in-between-quels to the 1933 King Kong. From Merian C. Cooper himself came ideas for The New Adventures of King Kong (1933) to chronicle Kong and Denham's journey to New York; Tarzan vs. King Kong (1934), a Technicolor prequel set on Skull Island; and Space Kong (1969), a psychedelic sequel set in space! Learn the tragic history behind Willis O'Brien's King Kong vs. Frankenstein that lead to the making of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) plus Kong's original starring role in what became Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (1966). Unmade remakes like The Legend of King Kong plus unmade sequels to Dino De Laurentiis's King Kong (1976) and King Kong Lives (1986) are also covered. In addition to these unmade films, readers can also explore the detailed histories behind these Kong imitators: Konga (1961), The Mighty Gorga (1969), Queen Kong (1976), A*P*E (1976), and Mighty Peking Man (1977).
Publisher: Bicep Books
ISBN: 9781734154627
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Just like Godzilla, Gamera and their kaiju kin, King Kong was to be the star of many an unmade film. In this new book learn of a plethora of prequels, sequels, and even in-between-quels to the 1933 King Kong. From Merian C. Cooper himself came ideas for The New Adventures of King Kong (1933) to chronicle Kong and Denham's journey to New York; Tarzan vs. King Kong (1934), a Technicolor prequel set on Skull Island; and Space Kong (1969), a psychedelic sequel set in space! Learn the tragic history behind Willis O'Brien's King Kong vs. Frankenstein that lead to the making of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) plus Kong's original starring role in what became Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (1966). Unmade remakes like The Legend of King Kong plus unmade sequels to Dino De Laurentiis's King Kong (1976) and King Kong Lives (1986) are also covered. In addition to these unmade films, readers can also explore the detailed histories behind these Kong imitators: Konga (1961), The Mighty Gorga (1969), Queen Kong (1976), A*P*E (1976), and Mighty Peking Man (1977).
The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters
Author: Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317044266
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317044266
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.
Zombies
Author: Kathryn Morgan
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499435452
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
In recent years, zombies have become perhaps the most talked about monsters in popular culture worldwide. In these pages, readers will learn the legendary origins of the living dead, including the development of zombie tales in Haitian folklore and how those tales made it back to the United States—where Hollywood quickly took over. From there, the text traces out the various manifestations of zombies in film, including such classics as White Zombie, Night of the Living Dead, and the contemporary hit TV series The Walking Dead. A filmography supplements the text with a thorough list of the big screen’s zombie offerings!
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499435452
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
In recent years, zombies have become perhaps the most talked about monsters in popular culture worldwide. In these pages, readers will learn the legendary origins of the living dead, including the development of zombie tales in Haitian folklore and how those tales made it back to the United States—where Hollywood quickly took over. From there, the text traces out the various manifestations of zombies in film, including such classics as White Zombie, Night of the Living Dead, and the contemporary hit TV series The Walking Dead. A filmography supplements the text with a thorough list of the big screen’s zombie offerings!
Robots and Cyborgs
Author: David Kassnoff
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499435290
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
As the success of the recent Transformers movies proves, the movie-going public can’t get enough of robots. Cyborgs—close kin to the robot—also continue to fascinate, appearing in several popular movie franchises. Readers will learn about the rich history of robots and cyborgs on film and television, from the robots that featured in the silent movies of the 1920s to today’s high-tech creations. Learn about the endearing R2-D2 and C-3PO, the formidable adversaries Megatron and Optimus Prime, the well-nigh unstoppable Terminator and many, many more.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499435290
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
As the success of the recent Transformers movies proves, the movie-going public can’t get enough of robots. Cyborgs—close kin to the robot—also continue to fascinate, appearing in several popular movie franchises. Readers will learn about the rich history of robots and cyborgs on film and television, from the robots that featured in the silent movies of the 1920s to today’s high-tech creations. Learn about the endearing R2-D2 and C-3PO, the formidable adversaries Megatron and Optimus Prime, the well-nigh unstoppable Terminator and many, many more.