Science Fiction (Film Encyclopedia Volume 2)

Hardcover Cloth 400 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Good. Stated First edition First printing 1984 with corresponding number line. Handsome black boards and silver embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Slight shelf wear. An unclipped dust jacket is discolored with age with the usual shelf wear - tears, stains, scratches, and wrinkles. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Heavier than standard book; S&H will be adjusted. A comprehensive guide to the world of science fiction films. It covers the history of the genre, from its origins in the silent era to the present day, and includes profiles of key filmmakers and actors, as well as in-depth analysis of classic films and their themes. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a different era in the history of science fiction cinema. Each chapter begins with an overview of the period, highlighting the key trends and developments that shaped the genre at that time. This is followed by detailed profiles of the major filmmakers and actors who were working in the genre during that period, along with summaries and analysis of their most important films. Also includes a comprehensive index of films, allowing readers to quickly locate information on any particular movie. The index is organized alphabetically by film title and includes brief summaries of each film, as well as the year of release and the names of the director and key cast members. Overall, "Science Fiction (Aurum Film Encyclopedia Volume 2)" is an essential reference guide for anyone interested in the history and development of science fiction cinema. It is well-written, extensively researched, and lavishly illustrated with stills and posters from some of the most iconic films in the genre.