Godzilla 1954 Origins by Peter Brothers 2015 Trade Paperback

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ISBN-10: 1508975833 Number of Pages: 348 Pages Publisher: CreateSpace Item Width: 8 in Publication Year: 2015 Language: English Genre: Performing Arts Topic: Film / History & Criticism Intended Audience: Trade brand: CreateSpace gtin13: 9781508975830 Format: Trade Paperback Item Length: 10 in Item Height: 0.8 in Item Weight: 30.3 Oz Author: Peter Brothers Synopsis: For the first time in English print, the complete story of the making of one of the most significant and influential films of the 20th Century. Originally intended to cash-in on the then current trend of American monster movies, what resulted instead was the cinema's first anti-nuclear treatise to reach an international audience. Gathered from previously unpublished sources, rare photographs, personal interviews and with shot-for-shot descriptions of both the Japanese and American versions, "Atomic Dreams and the Nuclear Nightmare" is a tribute to the greatest monster movie of them all. ISBN-13: 9781508975830 Book Title: Atomic Dreams and the Nuclear Nightmare: the Making of Godzilla (1954)

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Atomic Dreams and the Nuclear Nightmare : The Making of Godzilla (1954), Paperback by Brothers, Peter H.; Tuczynski, Larry (FRW), ISBN 1508975833, ISBN-13 9781508975830, Brand New, Free shipping in the US For the first time in English print, the complete story of the making of one of the most significant and influential films of the 20th Century. Originally intended to cash-in on the then current trend of American monster movies, what resulted instead was the cinema's first anti-nuclear treatise to reach an international audience. Gathered from previously unpublished sources, rare photographs, personal interviews and with shot-for-shot descriptions of both the Japanese and American versions, "Atomic Dreams and the Nuclear Nightmare" is a tribute to the greatest monster movie of them all.

Rated 4 out of 5

This book is a must-read for any Godzilla fan or film history buff! Brothers dives deep into the fascinating backstory of the 1954 classic, revealing how it transformed from a simple monster flick into a powerful anti-nuclear statement. Packed with behind-the-scenes details, cultural context, and fresh insights, it brings new appreciation for the film’s legacy. The writing is engaging and well-researched, making it both informative and a pleasure to read. A fantastic addition to any cinephile’s collection!

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