Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films: A Critical Analysis of 103 Features Released in the United States, 1950-1992.

GALBRAITH IV, Stuart.

ISBN 10: 0899508537 / ISBN 13: 9780899508535

Published by Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, Inc., Publishers, 1994

About this Item

Publisher's green cloth with white spine and upper board lettering, octavo, pp. xxiii, 424. Extensive Filmography section; Useful Bibliography for further study (includes Periodicals); Appendix of additional Godzilla appearances. Dust jacket was not issued with this title.

Seller Inventory # 20899

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films: A Critical Analysis of 103 Features Released in the United States, 1950-1992.
• Publisher: Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, Inc., Publishers
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0899508537
• ISBN 13: 9780899508535
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Film and Television

About this title

Synopsis

This is a detailed analysis of 103 Japanese science fiction, horror and fantasy feature films released theatrically or directly to television in the United States from 1950 through 1992. Each entry provides a plot synopsis, critique, background on the production, contemporary review quotes, and a comparison between the U.S. and Japanese versions. The filmography includes American and Japanese titles, release dates and releasing studios; comprehensive production and cast credits; running time; U.S. rating; and alternate titles.

Review

"the last word on Japanese genre flicks...fascinating trivia" (barebones)"the most complete credits listing of these films to date" -- C&RL News