The Dinosaur Filmography
Mark F.
Berry
Foreword by Donald Lessem ISBN
978-0-7864-2453-5
190 photos (22 in color), appendices, bibliography, index
509pp.
softcover
(7 x 10)
2005 [2002]
Available for immediate shipment
Description
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.
About the Author
Mark F. Berry is a technical writer and freelance author on the subject of genre films. He lives in Glasgow, Kentucky.
Reviews
"massive amount of information...ventures far beyond the basics...much insightful and humorous commentary"--C&RL News
"dino heaven...marvelously formidable...impressive...incredibly researched...this is going to be a classic...definitive"--Classic Images
"Mark Berry has written a book you’ll appreciate. This is the most comprehensive and detailed filmography of dinosaur movies ever compiled. Berry’s research is first-rate, well-documented, alive with the quoted comments of the people involved, and written in an engaging style"--Big Reel
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