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Ishiro Honda

Author : Steve Ryfle
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
ISBN 13 : 0819577413
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Ishiro Honda written by Steve Ryfle and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An appreciation of Japanese fantasy-film history through the eyes of a filmmaker whose name is obscure but populism remains influential.” —Chicago Tribune Ishiro Honda, arguably the most internationally successful Japanese director of his generation, made an unmatched succession of science fiction films that were commercial hits worldwide. From the atomic allegory of Godzilla and the beguiling charms of Mothra to the tragic mystery of Matango and the disaster and spectacle of Rodan, The Mysterians, King Kong vs. Godzilla, Honda’s films reflected postwar Japan’s anxieties and incorporated fantastical special effects, a formula that created an enduring pop culture phenomenon. Now, in the first full account of this overlooked director’s life and career, Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski shed new light on Honda’s work and the experiences that shaped it—including his days as a reluctant Japanese soldier, witnessing the aftermath of Hiroshima, and his lifelong friendship with Akira Kurosawa. The book features close analysis of Honda’s films (including, for the first time, his rarely seen dramas, comedies, and war films) and draws on previously untapped documents and interviews to explore how creative, economic, and industrial factors impacted his career. Fans of Godzilla and tokusatsu (special effects) film, and of Japanese film in general, will welcome this in-depth study of a highly influential director who occupies a uniquely important position in science fiction and fantasy cinema, as well as world cinema. “Provides the reader with a lasting sense of the man—his temperament, values, philosophies, dreams, and disappointments?behind some of cinema’s most beloved characters.” —Film Comment

Mushroom Clouds and Mushroom Men

Author : Peter H. Brothers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781449027711
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (277 download)

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Download or read book Mushroom Clouds and Mushroom Men written by Peter H. Brothers and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, for the first time in English print, is the inspiring story of a humble and soft-spoken man who became one of the most-prolific directors in the history of fantasy films. Raised in a primitive Japanese village by a Buddhist monk, Ishiro Honda fell in love with films at a young age and soon enrolled in film school with the intent of one day becoming a director. Called to enlist in the Imperial Japanese Army druing World War II, he returned with a knowledge of the futility of war and a dread of the atomic age. A dedicated craftsman who directed over 80 films during a remarkable 60-plus year career, Honda is undeservedly remembered mostly as the "greatest director" of the famous Japanese monster film series; however, he was in fact much more. Utelizing a wide-variety of source material never before assembled into one volume, Mushroom Clouds and Mushroom Men is an objective critical analysis and definitve study of a man whose fantasy films -- when seen in their original versions -- are "beautiful nightmares" of quality and subtext which transcend the visceral thrill of watching monsters destroying cities. Honda's admirers include George Lucas, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg and his films are masterpieces of entertainment that have enthralled audiences for generations . . . and will for generations to come.

Japan's Favorite Mon-star

Author : Steve Ryfle
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1550223488
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Japan's Favorite Mon-star written by Steve Ryfle and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bigger, badder, and more durable than Hollywood's greatest action heroes, Godzilla emerged from the mushroom cloud of an H-bomb test in 1954 to trample Tokyo. More than 40 years later, he reigns as the undisputed monarch of movie monsters, with legions of fans spanning several generations and countless international boundaries.

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters

Author : August Ragone
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811860789
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters written by August Ragone and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV showsbeloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography details his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also features profiles of Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details on his key films and shows (most available on DVD), and features on the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create.

Ishiro Honda

Author : Steve Ryfle
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780819500410
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Ishiro Honda written by Steve Ryfle and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive biography of the director behind Godzilla and other Japanese sci-fi classics Ishiro Honda was arguably the most internationally successful Japanese director of his generation, with an unmatched succession of science fiction films that were commercial hits worldwide. From the atomic allegory of Godzilla and the beguiling charms of Mothra to the tragic mystery of Matango and the disaster and spectacle of Rodan, The Mysterians, King Kong vs. Godzilla, and many others, Honda's films reflected postwar Japan's real-life anxieties and incorporated fantastical special effects, a formula that appealed to audiences around the globe and created a popular culture phenomenon that spans generations. Now, in the first full account of this long overlooked director's life and career, authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski shed new light on Honda's work and the experiences that shaped it—including his days as a reluctant Japanese soldier, witnessing the aftermath of Hiroshima, and his lifelong friendship with Akira Kurosawa. Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa features close analysis of Honda's films (including, for the first time, his rarely seen dramas, comedies, and war films) and draws on previously untapped documents and interviews to explore how creative, economic, and industrial factors impacted his career. Fans of Honda, Godzilla, and tokusatsu (special effects) film, and of Japanese film in general, will welcome this in-depth study of a highly influential director who occupies a uniquely important position in science fiction and fantasy cinema, as well as in world cinema. Together, the authors have provided audio commentary tracks and produced supplemental material for numerous home video releases, including Ishiro Honda's Godzilla for the British Film Institute. They co-produced the documentary feature Bringing Godzilla Down to Size (2008).

Behind the Kaiju Curtain

Author : Norman England
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781937220105
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Behind the Kaiju Curtain written by Norman England and published by . This book was released on 2021-11 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norman England's gutsy and insightful stories will do more than just entertain. This is the first and only book in English to take you on a deep dive into the Japanese film industry. You will join well-known directors, cast, and staff for tales of backroom set dealings. The author's own unlikely story starts with joining the Japanese crew on a George Romero-directed TV commercial shot in Los Angeles. Afterward, in Tokyo, Norman England learns to navigate the sets of giant monster icons Gamera and Godzilla. The book concludes with the premiere of Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. This diary from the front lines is essential reading for Japanese cinema enthusiasts and filmmakers everywhere.

Monsters are Attacking Tokyo!

Author : Stuart Galbraith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780922915477
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Monsters are Attacking Tokyo! written by Stuart Galbraith and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Incredible World of Japanese Fantasy Films Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan: these manifestations of Japanese postwar psyche are among the most amazing creations of modern cinema. These heavily illustrated work takes an inside look at the story of these movies which is supplemented with interviews with Toho actors, directors, screenwriters and the all important special effects men.

Japanese Cinema

Author : Alastair Phillips
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134334214
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (343 download)

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Download or read book Japanese Cinema written by Alastair Phillips and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese Cinema includes twenty-four chapters on key films of Japanese cinema, from the silent era to the present day, providing a comprehensive introduction to Japanese cinema history and Japanese culture and society. Studying a range of important films, from Late Spring, Seven Samurai and In the Realm of the Senses to Godzilla, Hana-Bi and Ring, the collection includes discussion of all the major directors of Japanese cinema including Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kurosawa, Oshima, Suzuki, Kitano and Miyazaki. Each chapter discusses the film in relation to aesthetic, industrial or critical issues and ends with a complete filmography for each director. The book also includes a full glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography of readings on Japanese cinema. Bringing together leading international scholars and showcasing pioneering new research, this book is essential reading for all students and general readers interested in one of the world’s most important film industries.

Godzilla on My Mind

Author : William Tsutsui
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 113705557X
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Godzilla on My Mind written by William Tsutsui and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his first appearance on the screen, the original, uncut version of Godzilla was released in American theaters to the delight of Sci-Fi and B-Movie fans everywhere. Ever since Godzilla (or, Gojira, as he is known in Japan) crawled out of his radioactive birthplace to cut a swath of destruction through Tokyo, he has claimed a place alongside King Kong and others in the movie monster pantheon. He is the third most recognizable Japanese celebrity in the United States, and his fan base continues to grow as children today prove his enduring appeal. Now, Bill Tsutsui, a life-long fan and historian, takes a light-hearted look at the big, green, radioactive lizard, revealing how he was born and how he became a megastar. With humorous anecdotes, Godzilla on My Mind explores his lasting cultural impact on the world. This book is sure to be welcomed by pop culture enthusiasts, fans, and historians alike.

World War Kaiju

Author : Josh Finney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780983923046
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book World War Kaiju written by Josh Finney and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What if Doctor Strangelove created Godzilla?"World War Kaiju is the story of an alternate history, one in which the atom bomb was never created and the ultimate weapon of mass destruction is the kaiju--fifty foot tall radioactive beasts spawned from the mysterious KAI-235 isotope. Follow the journey of one journalist as he teams up with a retired CIA operative to uncover the truth about the conspiracy behind the monsters......who are the architects of the inevitable Kaiju War?...what is the shocking secret behind the mysterious KAI-235 isotope?...where did Cuba manage to hide a crab monster the size of an aircraft carrier?...why are rogue monsters appearing all over the world?...how long can Tricky Dick keep these truths from the people?Learn this and more within the pages of World War Kaiju, a graphic monster epic told in six parts!World War Kaiju is a tribute to the kaiju genre in all its forms (both high and low). This story would never have been possible if not for the visions of Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya, Shinichi Sekizawa, and Willis O'Brien. The brainchild of sci-fi author Josh Finney, WWK is a love letter to the golden-age of kaiju cinema. Brought to life on an epic scale by renowned fantasy artist Patrick McEvoy, it looks back to an era when the world loved atomic monsters, but feared the atomic bomb, and warps history in ways that only men in rubber suits can.

The Kaiju Film

Author : Jason Barr
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 078649963X
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book The Kaiju Film written by Jason Barr and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kaiju (strange monster or strange beast) film genre has a number of themes that go well beyond the "big monsters stomping on cities" motif. Since the seminal King Kong 1933) and the archetypal Godzilla (1954), kaiju has mined the subject matter of science run amok, militarism, capitalism, colonialism, consumerism and pollution. This critical examination of kaiju considers the entirety of the genre--the major franchises, along with less well known films like Kronos (1957), Monsters (2010) and Pacific Rim (2013). The author examines how kaiju has crossed cultures from its original folkloric inspirations in both the U.S. and Japan and how the genre continues to reflect national values to audiences.

Godzilla

Author : Therese M. Shea
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1499435355
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (994 download)

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Download or read book Godzilla written by Therese M. Shea and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through his famous ransack of Tokyo, Gojira—or Godzilla, to Western audiences—became the definitive movie monster. But the original Godzilla delivers more than just thrills—the fictional monster represents Japan’s very real reaction to nuclear war. Attracting new generations of fans decades after his 1954 debut, Godzilla’s popularity launched a franchise of over two dozen films and paved the way for numerous other B-movie kaiju (monsters), including Rodan and Mothra, to take the silver screen. This lively volume provides a behind-the-scenes look at the various Godzilla films and the monster’s pop culture legacy both in Japan and abroad.

A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2D Ed.

Author : David Kalat
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 9781476672946
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2D Ed. written by David Kalat and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This new edition is a thoroughly updated and revised critical account of the Godzilla movies focusing on how differences in American and Japanese culture underlie the discrepancies in the Japanese and American versions. For each film, there are exhaustive filmographic data for both the Japanese and American versions, including plot synopses, cast, credits, and detailed production notes"--Provided by publisher.

The Toho Studios Story

Author : Stuart Galbraith, IV
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 1461673747
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book The Toho Studios Story written by Stuart Galbraith, IV and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2008-05-16 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its inception in 1933, Toho Co., Ltd., Japan's most famous movie production company and distributor, has produced and/or distributed some of the most notable films ever to come out of Asia, including Seven Samurai, Godzilla, Ringu, and Spirited Away. The Toho Studios Story provides a complete picture of every Toho feature the Japanese studio produced and released.

Daikaiju!3 Giant Monsters Vs. the World

Author : Robert Hood
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 0809572338
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Daikaiju!3 Giant Monsters Vs. the World written by Robert Hood and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second exciting sequel to the award-winning anthology Daikaiju! Giant Monster Tales. Stories of impossible dimension, startling invention and big-budget spectacle by an international line-up of authors!

The Dinosaur Filmography

Author : Mark F. Berry
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476606749
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The Dinosaur Filmography written by Mark F. Berry and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From classics like King Kong, to beloved B–movies like The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, to blockbusters like Jurassic Park, it’s easy to see that filmmakers and audiences alike love to see dinosaurs on the screen. This comprehensive filmography, arranged alphabetically by title, contains entries that include basic facts (year of release, country of origin, studio, and running time), followed by a concise plot summary, the author’s critical commentary, information on the production and the people behind it, and secrets of the often-ingenious special effects. Three useful appendices feature films with minor dinosaur content, planned but unfinished dinosaur movies, and the quasi-dinosaurs of Toho Studios. To be included, a movie must depict one or more representations of a “prehistoric reptile.” Inaccurate portrayals are included, as long as the intent is to represent a real or fictional dinosaur. Not eligible are films featuring prehistoric mammals, prehistoric humans or humanoids, and beasts of mythology—unless, of course, the movie also has a dinosaur.

The Emperor and the Wolf

Author : Stuart Galbraith, IV
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780571211524
Total Pages : 848 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book The Emperor and the Wolf written by Stuart Galbraith, IV and published by . This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune made 16 feature films together, including "Rashomon, Seven Samurai, " and "Yojimbo. The Emperor and the Wolf" is an in-depth look at these two great artists and their legacy that brims with behind-the-scenes details about their tumultuous lives and stormy relationships with the studios and with one another. Two 16-page photo inserts.