Kaiju Unleashed
An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts
by Shawn Pryor
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Pub Date 29 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 21 Nov 2024
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Description
Kaiju (Japanese for “strange creature”) is a film genre that emerged in Japan in the early ’50s. The movies center on giant monsters battling humans, machines, or other beasts. First popular in the ’50s and ’60s, this film category has stomped its way back into mainstream culture.
This comprehensive guide features:
- A foreword by Jason Barr, author of The Kaiju Film and The Kaiju Connection
- A thorough discussion of monster movies (Gamera; Rodan; Destroy All Monsters)
- Insight into how kaiju has impacted international films (Ant-Man; Attack of the 50-Foot Woman; Jurassic Park)
- Stunning movie posters and film stills, plus fan-made tributes to some of the kaiju classics (Godzilla; King Kong; Mothra; Pacific Rim)
If you are a kaiju fan or are interested in kaiju’s cultural influence worldwide, this display-worthy volume provides the perfect general introduction to the genre, reference to its film highlights, and celebration of its practitioners, trends, and stories.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760392898 |
| PRICE | US$29.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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