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The War of the Worlds

By Barry Forshaw
Series: BFI Film Classics
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The War of the Worlds, adapted from H.G. Wells's seminal novel, stands as a landmark 1950s science fiction film, known for pioneering the use of immersive special effects in cinema. Barry Forshaw explores the film's literary origins and its influence on subsequent science fiction productions, highlighting its significance in the evolution of genre filmmaking.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in film history, science fiction enthusiasts, and those keen to explore the cultural impact of classic cinema on modern special effects.

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The War of the Worlds was one of a handful of high-prestige science fiction productions in a low-budget era, and initiated modern cinema's reliance on screen-filling special effects. Barry Forshaw analyses and celebrates this key science fiction film of the 1950s, exploring its literary origins and numerous film progeny.

George Pal's adaptation of H D Wells seminal science fiction novel is more of a cult movie than a classic, notable for its special effects and model work. However, Forshaw makes a compelling case for its reassesment... by the end he has rekindled the reader's desire to see it again, and that is surely the primary purpose of such a book.' - Good Book Guide

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The War of the Worlds was one of a handful of high-prestige science fiction productions in a low-budget era, and initiated modern cinema's reliance on screen-filling special effects. Barry Forshaw analyses and celebrates this key science fiction film of the 1950s, exploring its literary origins and numerous film progeny.

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'George Pal's adaptation of H.G. Wells's seminal science fiction novel is more of a cult movie than a classic, notable for its special effects and model work. However, Forshaw makes a compelling case for its reassessment... by the end he has rekindled the reader's desire to see it again, and that is surely the primary purpose of such a book.' – Good Book Guide

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844578115

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BFI Publishing

Illustration: 30 b/w photos

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 88

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Arts & Culture Barry Forshaw Non-Fiction Series: BFI Film Classics

About the Author

Barry Forshaw is a writer and journalist specializing in crime fiction and cinema. His many books include British Gothic Cinema, British Crime Film, and Death in a Cold Climate: A Guide to Scandinavian Crime Fiction. He has written for a variety of newspapers, edits Crime Time, and is a talking head for ITV author profiles and BBC TV documentaries.

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