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Paperback. From the 1950s through the 1970s, disaster movies were a wildly popular genre. Audiences thrilled at the spectacle of these films, many of which were considered glamorous for their time. Derided by critics, they became box office hits and cult classics, inspiring filmmakers around the globe. Some of them launched the careers of producers, directors and actors who would go on to create some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. With more than 40 interviews with actors, actresses, producers, stuntmen, special effects artists and others, this book covers the Golden Age of sinking ships, burning buildings, massive earthquakes, viral pandemics and outbreaks of animal madness. From the 1950s through the 1970s, disaster films were among the most popular on any genre. The Golden Age of Disaster Films is a guide to disaster films of this golden age of sinking ships, burning buildings, massive earthquakes, outbreaks of animal madness, and viral pandemics. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…