Boris Karloff
A Critical Account of His Screen, Stage, Radio, Television and Recording Work
Will be published approx. on 24. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
487 pages
978-0-7864-4073-3 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive analysis of Boris Karloff's life and career incorporates criticism, in-depth production information and discussions of cinematic themes and characters, with an account of the historical periods and events depicted in the films and the Hollywood era in which they were produced.
Each of Karloff's horror films is examined at length, as well as his contributions to other media. Over 100 posters, portraits, film scenes and candid photos illustrate the text, and numerous contemporaries (Evelyn Karloff, Laurence Olivier, Henry Brandon, Ian Wolfe, Zita Johann, others) are quoted throughout.
Each of Karloff's horror films is examined at length, as well as his contributions to other media. Over 100 posters, portraits, film scenes and candid photos illustrate the text, and numerous contemporaries (Evelyn Karloff, Laurence Olivier, Henry Brandon, Ian Wolfe, Zita Johann, others) are quoted throughout.
Reviews / Votes
"another valuable resource in regard to a legend of the horror genre...a great source of research"-The Idaho Librarian; "concentrates on Karloff's 'terror' films...extensive bibliographies"-Library Journal; "useful"-Choice; "a fascinating read"-Midnight Marquee.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
88 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
785 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-4073-3 (9780786440733)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
The late Scott Allen Nollen was educated in film and history at the University of Iowa. He had written and edited more than 40 books on the history of film, literature and music.
Content
Table of Contents
Foreword by Ray Bradbury
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Karloff
3. Films Before Frankenstein
4. The Man Who Made a Monster: Frankenstein (1931)
5. Stranded in A Storm: The Old Dark House (1932)
6. Nationalistic Horror: The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932)
7. He Went for a Little Walk!: The Mummy (1932)
8. Eternal Confusion: The Ghoul (1933)
9. Death Personified: The Black Cat (1934)
10. The Monster Demands a Mate: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
11. A Bloody Stuffed Bird: The Raven (1935)
12. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Black Room (1935)
13. Dangerous Discovery: The Invisible Ray (1936)
14. Supernatural Force: The Walking Dead (1936)
15. Cartesian Horror: The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936)
16. Second-Generation Horror: Son of Frankenstein (1939)
17. Historical Horror: Tower of London (1939)
18. Science Versus Society: The Columbia "Mad" Doctor Films
19. Gangster Horror: Black Friday (1940)
20. Political Horror: Devil's Island (1940)
21. "He Said I Looked Like Boris Karloff!": Arsenic and Old Lace (1941-44)
22. The Devil's Brood: Back to Universal
23. Fear of Entrapment: The Val Lewton Productions
24. Traditional Horror in Decline: The Horror Parody and the Horror Gothic
25. "Atomic Age" Horror: Frankenstein 1970 (1958)
26. Traditional Horror Revived: The Haunted Strangler and Corridors of Blood (1958)
27. "Quickie" Horror: Roger Corman and AIP
28. Horror Verite: Targets (1968)
29. The Karloff Legacy and the Modern Horror Film
Appendix A: Filmography
Appendix B: Television Performances
Appendix C: Radio Performances
Appendix D: Stage Performances
Appendix E: Recordings
Appendix F: Published Writings
Appendix G: Proposed Films and Roles
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Foreword by Ray Bradbury
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Karloff
3. Films Before Frankenstein
4. The Man Who Made a Monster: Frankenstein (1931)
5. Stranded in A Storm: The Old Dark House (1932)
6. Nationalistic Horror: The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932)
7. He Went for a Little Walk!: The Mummy (1932)
8. Eternal Confusion: The Ghoul (1933)
9. Death Personified: The Black Cat (1934)
10. The Monster Demands a Mate: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
11. A Bloody Stuffed Bird: The Raven (1935)
12. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Black Room (1935)
13. Dangerous Discovery: The Invisible Ray (1936)
14. Supernatural Force: The Walking Dead (1936)
15. Cartesian Horror: The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936)
16. Second-Generation Horror: Son of Frankenstein (1939)
17. Historical Horror: Tower of London (1939)
18. Science Versus Society: The Columbia "Mad" Doctor Films
19. Gangster Horror: Black Friday (1940)
20. Political Horror: Devil's Island (1940)
21. "He Said I Looked Like Boris Karloff!": Arsenic and Old Lace (1941-44)
22. The Devil's Brood: Back to Universal
23. Fear of Entrapment: The Val Lewton Productions
24. Traditional Horror in Decline: The Horror Parody and the Horror Gothic
25. "Atomic Age" Horror: Frankenstein 1970 (1958)
26. Traditional Horror Revived: The Haunted Strangler and Corridors of Blood (1958)
27. "Quickie" Horror: Roger Corman and AIP
28. Horror Verite: Targets (1968)
29. The Karloff Legacy and the Modern Horror Film
Appendix A: Filmography
Appendix B: Television Performances
Appendix C: Radio Performances
Appendix D: Stage Performances
Appendix E: Recordings
Appendix F: Published Writings
Appendix G: Proposed Films and Roles
Notes
Bibliography
Index