Hammer Complete - by Howard Maxford (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Think you know everything there is to know about Hammer Films, the fabled "Studio that Dripped Blood?" The lowdown on all the imperishable classics of horror, like The Curse of Frankenstein, Horror of Dracula and The Devil Rides Out? What about the company's less blood-curdling back catalog? What about the musicals, comedies and travelogues, the fantasies and historical epics--not to mention the pirate adventures? This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia covers every Hammer film and television production in thorough detail, including budgets, shooting schedules, publicity and more, along with all the actors, supporting players, writers, directors, producers, composers and technicians. Packed with quotes, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, credit lists and production specifics, this all-inclusive reference work is the last word on this cherished cinematic institution.

Review Quotes

"Entertaining and exhaustive... Maxford craftily balances the tone of film academic and the person you'd like to hang out with at the premiere party."--Video Scope

About the Author

Howard Maxford is a freelance entertainment journalist who has contributed reviews, interviews, features and retrospectives to a variety of UK magazines, including Film Review, What's On in London, Starburst, Shivers, Gold, Replay, Tower Records' Top, London After Dark, Video Now and HMV Choice. He lives in South London.