Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters

Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled to giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind "Godzilla", "Ultraman", and numerous Japanese science fiction and fantasy movies and television shows beloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this rich, highly-visual biography details his fascinating life and movie career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept/character art, and dozens of delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters as to which building to crush next. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also featuring rare profiles of Tsuburaya's film collaborators, detailed information about his key films and shows (most widely available on DVD), and special features on his legacy and the ongoing popularity of the characters he helped create.

August Ragone has written and commented on Japanese film and pop culture for more than twenty years. He lives in San Francisco.