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.

A really good book! Not only does it cover the movie stars of past eras, it discusses the many fan magazines of earlier times who made money off the "scandals" of the stars of the past. Coffee table, giant hardback. 224 pages reproduced from 1930s-1940s fan magazine. Slight dust jacket wear.

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.

A classic fantastic Scholastic paperback by Joel Cohen from 1973. The story of baseball great Hank Aaron. Illustrated with photos. Student name on inside from cover. Some dog ears.

A classic fantastic Scholastic paperback by George Vecsey from 1974. The Globetrotters whole story of sport and entertainment! Appears unread, tight spine!

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

Classic Scholastic book from the 1970s by Johanna Spyri. Illustrated by Wayne Blickenstaff. No markings, offered by Scholastic Books in 1974.

A classic Scholastic book by Mickie Davidson from 1965. The story of twenty year old Annie Sullivan who taught young blind, deaf and mute child to read, write and live a full life. The endearing story of that child, Helen Keller and her teacher. Some cover wear. Name written on inside cover.

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.

Appears unread, tight spine. 1969 edition of this classic J.R.R. Tolkein book of fantasy. The beginning of THE LORD OF THE RINGS series.

By Ron Palumbo. Extra 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.

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.

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 complete critical review of horror films from DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE to ROSEMARY'S BABY and beyond. This edition from 1971. Appears un-read with just slight small crease on cover. Illustrated with lots of photos. Silent films, The Universals, Val Lewton, British horror, AIP Poe and more!

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.

Hardcover 1976 first edition. Like new, appears never to have been read! An examination in detail of the horror films and the people who were behind them. Universal, Hammer, AIP...all here. Over 100 great movie stills and information on classic horror films. Author John Brosnan. Over 300 pages.

1975 softcover first edition. Used, but in good shape. Appears unread. An examination in detail of the horror films and the people who were behind them. Universal, Hammer, AIP...all here. Over 100 great movie stills and information on classic horror films. Author John Brosnan. 306 pages.

Magic Image Filmbook series issue of HOUSE OF DRACULA! The 1945 classic monster rally with Lon Chaney, John Carradine, Glenn Strange and Jane Adams! The definitive source on the film. Includes: shooting script, history by Greg Mank, Intro by John Carradine, Jane Adams interview. Rare photos!

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...

"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!

The famous Victor Hugo novel 1965 edition featuring the Anthony Quinn image as Quasimodo on the cover. Quinn played in the 1957 version of the film. This edition was a student copy with some stray pen marks. Used paperback, 304 pages.