Hammer Films: The Elstree Studios Years
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0953192628 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Even better than Kinsey’s previous volume, the acclaimed Hammer Films – The Bray Studios Years, this book is heavily illustrated throughout by rare, never before published photos and documents, many taken behind the scenes of the famous "House that Dripped Blood".. Wayne Kinsey reveals the story of Hammer Films from 1967 to the present day, following the highs and lows of the company as it bedded into its new home at Elstree Studios. As the British Censor relaxed, Hammer took full advantage, steeping their films in the seventies with sex and nudity as well as ever increasing gore. Based on extensive oral history recording with Hammer personnel, the book describes in fascinating detail how the studio would plummet from one of the most successful British film companies and proud recipients of the Queen’s Award for Industry, to the depths of bankruptcy within a single decade
Yes, we do need another book on Hammer Films! This follow up volume to author Wayne Kinsey's HAMMER FILMS: THE BRAY STUDIO YEARS is ever better than its predecessor. An affectionate and informative history of the great British horror film studio, the book is filled with a myriad of new facts and photos. I can't recommend it highly enough. I have just about every book written on Hammer is this is certainly one of the best.. "Hammer and Blood!" according to R. Marcil. What a great book! Not only does it list all the movies produced during the Elstree years with all casts and crews, but it gives seldom-seen pictures, narratives, and personal glimpses for each film. This is a book for the serious fan.. garv said The second half of the essential Hammer reference. Wayne Kinsey's books on Hammer Films (The Bray Studios Years and The Elstree Studios Years) together form the essential reference on the short-lived British studio that brought us the greatest horror films of the 60's and 70's. The books are well-researched and packed with behind-the-scenes stories and photos. If you love Hammer, you need to own these books.I was under the impression that the first volume, Hammer Films: The Bray Studios Years, was out of print, because I had tried ordering it from several online dealers that were unable to get the title. However, Amazon's sellers just delivered a n