Creepy Classics

By Don G. Smith. This work is a study of every theatrically released film from 1909 to 1997 based, even loosely, on the writings of H.G. Wells. CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS.

This book tells how Hammer commissioned composers at the cutting edge of European musical modernism to write their movie scores, introducing the avant-garde into popular culture via the enormously successful venue of horror film.

Foreword by Peter Cushing. Complete filmographic data are provided for each film, followed by an extensive plot synopsis, including contemporary critical commentary and behind-the-scenes information from many of the players and crew members. 422 pages, softcover. Lots of photos.

By Lee Kovacs. A study of ghosts, hauntings and the supernatural in film. CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS.

HAUNTS - Tales of Unexpected Horror and the Supernatural Number 32 - Winter 1996 - Spring 1997: The Accent; Scents; Beasts; Reflections on the French Revolution; The Ghost of the Charlesgate Hotel; The House Above the Vale; Darke Traffick; Family Tree. Illustrations!

John Constantine, the main character in Hellblazer, was originally a very minor character in DC Comics' Swamp Thing. Next came his only series, in which this hard-smoking, hard-drinking, all around manipulator walked the thin line of magic between this world and hell.

Used, but in very good condition. Big, oversize clothbound hardback. By Mike Mignola and John Byrne. Giant comic graphic novel. Stunning artwork. Includes extensive supplemental materials, including previously unreleased sketches and designs. 288 heavy stock gloss pages in full color.

The complete shooting script for THE HIDEOUS SUN DEMON from 1958. Extensive research and interviews with Robert Clarke and more. Lots of photos and promotional art for the film. Big oversized book.

By Ron Palumbo. Another giant script book..over 350 pages! Contains the movie's script and PACKED with background information, rare photos, pressbook reproductions, revisions, articles. Amazing history of this Abbott and Costello spooky comedy movie! Ultimate research and stories.

By Gregory William Mank. Softbound - 404 Pages. Thirteen of Hollywood?s horror classics in detail. CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS.

By David Skal. Based on research in previously untapped archives, a guide to all Dracula's incarnations, including the novels, stage and movie productions and actors. Loads of rare Lugosi photos and ad reproductions! Note: Crease on cover, seems unread! Oversize softback. 242 pages!

Bringing a refreshingly egalitarian approach to the subject, Horror 101 collects musings on our favorite chillers from the silent eras CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI, through DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, ISLAND OF LOST SOULS and all the horror classics.

Used with dust jacket, great condition, only small tear in dust jacket. A history of horror films from silents like NOSFERATU to the Hammer Horror of the early 1970s. Beautifully reproduced photos with color photo plates too. Foreword by Vincent Price.

One of those cornerstone books from the earl 1970s! A history of horror films from silents like NOSFERATU to the Hammer Horror of the early 1970s. Great, fun info and beautifully reproduced photos with color photo plates too. Clothboound hardback, no dust jacket. Used, but very good condition!

By Thomas Mann. 178 Pages. Photoplay editions were usually hardcover reprints of novels that had been made into movies, illustrated with photographs from the film productions. CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS.

By Michael R. Pitts. 568 Pages. John Carradine, Jamie Lee Curtis, Yvonne De Carlo, Faith Domergue, Boris Karloff, Otto Kruger, Bela Lugosi, and George Zucco are just a few of the 80 horror film stars that are covered. CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS.

In depth history of horror films with rare photos and illustrations. 129 pages. This book an unread copy from 1976. Only a tiny, tiny white mar on cover. Compare with a new copy on Amazon for $240.

Signed by Tom Weaver. A large book that goes through all the great horror and science fiction movies by producer Richard Gordon. The stories and information provided by Richard Gordon himself and presented by Tom Weaver. FIEND WITHOUT A FACE, HAUNTED STRANGLER and more!

Softcover edition from McFarland Books. This filmography includes all silent films that were horrific in nature, containing one or more of the stock horror movie elements, e.g., haunted houses, ghosts, witches, monsters, etc. A great resource! Includes photos.

A really cool second edition of this classic Ivan Butler book on horror films. Thick cover and quality paper. A history of horror films from the silent period through the 1960s. Used with slight wear, but overall, really nice. A must have for fans. Lots of photos and background.

The Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Special! Limited edition of only 175 copies. It reprints the entire contents of the 1961 issue with an addtional two pages of historical information. Frankenstein, Dracula, How To Build A Monster, Ghoulish Gags, The Photo Quiz and more fun!

The 50th Anniversary continues for HORROR MONSTERS. The entire Fiendish contents of HORROR MONSTERS #2 from 1961 is reprinted along with a new introduction/historical article. The 68 page perfect bound book/magazine will be limited to only 175 copies.

Drukrenis Publishing's third reprint book installment of HORROR MONSTERS. All the contents of the Vol. 1 No. 3 issue from 1962 are reprinted along with a new introduction/historical piece. Once again this book/magazine is limited to 175 copies in our limited edition format.

1971 Panther edition on heavy stock paper. A packed history of classic horror in the movies with critical analysis and rare photos. Used with some water stains, but spine good and a great 312 page book! British edition softcover.

By Paul Meehan. This critical survey examines the historical and thematic relationships between two of the cinema’s most popular genres: horror and film noir. The influence of 1930s- and 1940s-era horror films on the development of noir is detailed. 310 pages and photos.

Philip Riley's great film script series continues in the Hammer era. The original Jimmy Sangster script, background by Ron Borst, production stills, advertising pressbook art. Also included the original vampire short story VAMPYRE from 1819 by John Polidori reprinted. A treasure!

A serious study of horror films from the eerie NOSFERATU forward. In-depth looks at Karloff, Lugosi, Chaney, Vincent Price, Christopher Lee and others. Directors Tod Browning and James Whale...essential reading for the student of classic horror. Illustrated with lots of photos.

Alphabetical over-sized soft cover book with all the classic monsters. Loads of photos too. 306 monster-filled pages. Some page tanning and slight wear. First print edition from 1975. By Ed Naha.

Quality book on Hammer Films' history with lots of photos and great study on the studio that dripped blood! Jack Hunter, editor. Heavy, quality paper. 217 pages. For every Hammer Horror fan! 1994 Updated and Revised Edition.

In these pages Roger Corman, the most successful independent filmmaker relates his experiences as the director/producer of such low-budget classics Attack of the Crab Monsters, The Little Shop of Horrors, The Raven, The Man with the X-ray Eyes. Corman's often hilarious autobiography.

Original 1995 release from the guys that brought you the FORGOTTEN HORRORS book. The rarest of rare, vintage horror movies. Photos, descriptions, reviews, ad art and more. A great volume, one of my favorites. Used but almost like new except for...

Return to the early 1960s with full color HUMAN TORCH comics. The first solo appearances of Johnny Storm as The Torch, with buddy Ben Grimm (The Thing). Stories by Stan Lee, art by the great Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Early Marvel Age super coolness. Softcover. Over 260 pages.

By Saki (H.H. Munro). Twisty, strange tales that are creepy and sardonic. Saki was the master of the shock and surprise ending. Tight spine. Used book. 22 short stories. Issued by Scholastic in 1974.

"Philip J. Riley is setting the Industry standard for preserving the great silent film history in book form" - Kevin Brownlow Foreword by Patsy Ruth Miller (Co-star) Introduction by George Turner. Scripts, loads of background, newspaper clippings and rare photos!