- Paperback: 220 pages
- Publisher: Silman James; 1 edition (Oct 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1879505673
- ISBN-13: 978-1879505674
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 640 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #303,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Quintessential horror movie director John Carpenter is a true film auteur -- a writer, director, composer, producer, editor, and actor - whose unique and inspired work has brought him the praise and admiration of film critics and horror cultists alike. He is both the product of and an important participant in the American filmmaking tradition, and the intelligent, moody, and strange films with which his name is so quickly associated are sometimes simply Westerns in disguise. Essentially, a lively, candid interview with Carpenter, this book thoroughly discusses each of his films and covers his background, his inspirations, and his ups and downs in Hollywood. Among the many and varied subjects that pop up are his Bible Belt childhood, German expressionism, Howard Hawks, John Wayne, The King, Barbra Streisand, Michael Myers, Kurt Russell, Stephen King, quantum physics, and attractive female extras. Included are exclusive still photographs, a filmography, and a Foreword by Halloween III director Tommy Lee Wallace.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
If you are a fan of John Carpenter, then you need this book!,
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This review is from: John Carpenter Prince Of Darkness (Paperback)
Featuring details from all his films, including the writing, the problems, the music and everything in between. This is an essential book for any John Carpenter fan! It also gives details of his childhood, Howard Hawks and other films that have inspired him, Growing up in Bowling Green and his time learning the trade he knows so well.
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finally a great book on a great director.,
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This review is from: John Carpenter Prince Of Darkness (Paperback)
this book is great. it covers every film in good detail and carpenter doesn't sugar coat any details and shares some great stories. this book is contagious and essintle reading for any who loves the films of john carpenter or films in his genre. do your self a favor and buy this book now!
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An essential for any fan of John Carpenter.,
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This review is from: John Carpenter Prince Of Darkness (Paperback)
While I have always been a huge fan of John Carpenter, enjoying each of his movies on more than just one level, I never really knew that much personal information about the man behind the camera. This book changes all that with a lengthy interview that touches on topics both professional and personal. Both film buffs and Carpenter fans will come away feeling as if they have been talking with the quiet, self-deprecating man that has written, scored, and directed such trend starting classics as Halloween and Escape from New York. This is required reading for any Carpenter fan. Highest recommendation.
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