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Product Identifiers

PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

ISBN-101476670072

ISBN-139781476670072

eBay Product ID (ePID)234575351

Product Key Features

Number of Pages992 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameHammer Complete : the Films, the Personnel, the Company

Publication Year2018

SubjectFilm / General, Encyclopedias, Industries / Entertainment

TypeNot Available

AuthorHoward Maxford

Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Reference, Business & Economics

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height2 in

Item Weight85.9 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2017-046834

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"This tome contains everything anyone would want to know about the British company...[Maxford's] love for his subject is palpable. Numerous black-and-white photographs provide a sense of the period and people involved...a hefty read. The ultimate resource for die-hard fans of Hammer Film Productions."-- Library Journal ; "This superb encyclopedia is likely the definitive work on Britain's most celebrated genre film producer...this book covers the entirety of the studio's filmography, not neglecting its forays into crime films and comedies. Although Maxford is obviously a big fan, he doesn't pull any punches about Hammer's missteps and Hammer Complete functions as a guide to film quality as well as a purely factual work...tons of illustrations, including rare foreign-market posters. A major achievement"-- Booklist ; "a towering achievement...Maxford provides much info that appears to be original, exclusive and fresh...belongs in every horror aficionado's library"-- Horror News ; "highly recommended"-- ARBA ; "Ultimate A to Z of everything Hammer...excellent Hammer Historical Tome"-- Little Shoppe of Horrors ; " Hammer Complete is every bit the monster as the vampire adorning it's cover.... It's thorough as hell...more thorough than thorough"-- Flick Attack ; "a true labour of love. The level of detail is quite astounding...an invaluable go-to reservoir of information...it's unlikely this one will ever be surpassed. Deserves immense praise...there is plenty of new and insightful material here...a huge, well-researched reference book that no Hammer aficionado should be without"-- Cinema Retro ; "Maxford is a superb writer, his book is well researched, entertaining, and good-humoured. It's also an invaluable book: if you purchase it, you will never part with it. Kudos to McFarland for producing such a well-bound and presented book. Well done! No disposable download compare to a thing of beauty and joy forever as Hammer Complete "-- Hellbound ; "It is really hard to be not excited when a book comes out on one of your favorite studios that is just a few pages shy of a 1000! Sure, some of you that ask, do we really need another book on Hammer Films? Well if it is as massive and thorough as this one, then that would be a definite yes! I have been waiting on this book to come out since McFarland announced it well over a a year ago, but had no idea how colossal of a tome this would be. Buy this book. If you are any kind of Hammer fan that craves information about the studio that dripped blood, then you must own this. It will be a never ending source of not only is a few minutes to browse through this before you come across a few titles that is going to make you want to go watch them again. That is a sign of a great book. I know I will be pulling this out each and every time I do any research on Hammer."-- Kitley's Krypt ; "It's thorough as hell...more thorough than thorough"-- Bookgasm ; "massive volume...a true treasure trove of information about all things Hammer...valuable"-- ICv2 ., "It is really hard to be not excited when a book comes out on one of your favorite studios that is just a few pages shy of a 1000! Sure, some of you that ask, do we really need another book on Hammer Films? Well if it is as massive and thorough as this one, then that would be a definite yes! I have been waiting on this book to come out since McFarland announced it well over a a year ago, but had no idea how colossal of a tome this would be. Buy this book. If you are any kind of Hammer fan that craves information about the studio that dripped blood, then you must own this. It will be a never ending source of not only is a few minutes to browse through this before you come across a few titles that is going to make you want to go watch them again. That is a sign of a great book. I know I will be pulling this out each and every time I do any research on Hammer."-- Kitley's Krypt ; "A true treasure trove of information about all things Hammer...valuable"-- ICv2 ., "This tome contains everything anyone would want to know about the British company...[Maxford's] love for his subject is palpable. Numerous black-and-white photographs provide a sense of the period and people involved...a hefty read. The ultimate resource for die-hard fans of Hammer Film Productions."-- Library Journal ; "This superb encyclopedia is likely the definitive work on Britain's most celebrated genre film producer...this book covers the entirety of the studio's filmography, not neglecting its forays into crime films and comedies. Although Maxford is obviously a big fan, he doesn't pull any punches about Hammer's missteps and Hammer Complete functions as a guide to film quality as well as a purely factual work...tons of illustrations, including rare foreign-market posters. A major achievement"-- Booklist ; "a towering achievement...Maxford provides much info that appears to be original, exclusive and fresh...belongs in every horror aficionado's library"-- Horror News ; "highly recommended"-- ARBA ; "Ultimate A to Z of everything Hammer...excellent Hammer Historical Tome"-- Little Shoppe of Horrors ; " Hammer Complete is every bit the monster as the vampire adorning it's cover.... It's thorough as hell...more thorough than thorough"-- Flick Attack ; "deserves immense praise...there is plenty of new and insightful material here...a huge, well-researched reference book that no Hammer aficionado should be without"-- Cinema Retro ; "Maxford is a superb writer, his book is well researched, entertaining, and good-humoured. It's also an invaluable book: if you purchase it, you will never part with it. Kudos to McFarland for producing such a well-bound and presented book. Well done! No disposable download compare to a thing of beauty and joy forever as Hammer Complete "-- Hellbound ; "It is really hard to be not excited when a book comes out on one of your favorite studios that is just a few pages shy of a 1000! Sure, some of you that ask, do we really need another book on Hammer Films? Well if it is as massive and thorough as this one, then that would be a definite yes! I have been waiting on this book to come out since McFarland announced it well over a a year ago, but had no idea how colossal of a tome this would be. Buy this book. If you are any kind of Hammer fan that craves information about the studio that dripped blood, then you must own this. It will be a never ending source of not only is a few minutes to browse through this before you come across a few titles that is going to make you want to go watch them again. That is a sign of a great book. I know I will be pulling this out each and every time I do any research on Hammer."-- Kitley's Krypt ; "It's thorough as hell...more thorough than thorough"-- Bookgasm ; "massive volume...a true treasure trove of information about all things Hammer...valuable"-- ICv2 ., "This superb encyclopedia is likely the definitive work on Britain's most celebrated genre film producer. ...this book covers the entirety of the studio's filmography, not neglecting its forays into crime films and comedies. ...Although Maxford is obviously a big fan, he doesn't pull any punches about Hammer's missteps and Hammer Complete functions as a guide to film quality as well as a purely factual work. ...tons of illustrations, including rare foreign-market posters. ....A major achievement"-- Booklist ; "It is really hard to be not excited when a book comes out on one of your favorite studios that is just a few pages shy of a 1000! Sure, some of you that ask, do we really need another book on Hammer Films? Well if it is as massive and thorough as this one, then that would be a definite yes! I have been waiting on this book to come out since McFarland announced it well over a a year ago, but had no idea how colossal of a tome this would be. Buy this book. If you are any kind of Hammer fan that craves information about the studio that dripped blood, then you must own this. It will be a never ending source of not only is a few minutes to browse through this before you come across a few titles that is going to make you want to go watch them again. That is a sign of a great book. I know I will be pulling this out each and every time I do any research on Hammer."-- Kitley's Krypt ; "It's thorough as hell...more thorough than thorough"-- Bookgasm ; "massive volume...a true treasure trove of information about all things Hammer...valuable"-- ICv2 .

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal791.436164

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Table Of ContentTable of Contents My Life with Hammer-- A Rather Rambling Introduction The Encyclopedia Appendix Notes Bibliography Index

SynopsisThis lavishly illustrated encyclopedia covers every Hammer film and television production in thorough detail, with entries covering all of the actors, supporting players, writers, directors, producers, composers and technicians. Packed with quotes, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, credit lists and production specifics, this all-inclusive reference is the last word on this cinematic institution., Think you know everything there is to know about Hammer Films, the fabled "Studio that Dripped Blood?" The lowdown on all the imperishable classics of horror, like The Curse of Frankenstein , Horror of Dracula and The Devil Rides Out ? What about the company's less blood-curdling back catalog? What about the musicals, comedies and travelogues, the fantasies and historical epics--not to mention the pirate adventures? This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia covers every Hammer film and television production in thorough detail, including budgets, shooting schedules, publicity and more, along with all the actors, supporting players, writers, directors, producers, composers and technicians. Packed with quotes, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, credit lists and production specifics, this all-inclusive reference work is the last word on this cherished cinematic institution.

LC Classification NumberPN1999.H3M37 2017