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Godzilla

The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters
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Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters is the definitive, fully illustrated history of the iconic King of the Monsters. Spanning over 60 years, this official publication from Toho Co. Ltd brings together every incarnation of Godzilla, covering all Japanese and Western films as well as the monster's notable appearances in TV, comics, and video games. Readers will discover detailed reviews, spectacular stills, and behind-the-scenes images from the original 1954 Gojira to the latest 2021 Godzilla vs. Kong, offering a rich exploration of one of cinema's most enduring and innovative franchises.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is perfect for fans of Godzilla and monster movies, film enthusiasts interested in cinematic history and special effects, as well as collectors seeking an authoritative, visually stunning reference to this legendary franchise.

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An illustrated reference work to all things Godzilla, from the early days in black and white in Japan to the biggest blockbusters of the 21st century. Includes facts, figures, actors and locations.

Never before has a work united the full gamut of Godzilla incarnations. Facts and figures, actors and locations, co-starring monsters and plenty of superb illustrative material add up to make this a rampaging beast of a book!

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Discover the complete history of Godzilla in this definitive, official guide to the King of the Monsters.

Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters celebrates more than 60 years of movie mayhem in an exceptional, fully illustrated book. An official publication in partnership with Toho Co., this must-read guide brings together every incarnation of the world's most famous creature for the first time - including all the Japanese and Western movies, as well as Godzilla's most celebrated appearances in TV, comics, and video games.

Inside you'll find detailed reviews, spectacular stills, and behind-the-scenes images from every Godzilla movie, from 1954's Gojira to 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, along with countless insights into the making of one of cinema's most enduring, innovative, and successful franchises.

Packed with essential info, incredible trivia, and stunning artwork, this is the ultimate illustrated reference to all things Godzilla.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787398993

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 200 clr and b&w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 1407g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Toho Co. is one of Japan's largest and most iconic film studios. Founded in 1932, it has grown into a worldwide leader in film production, distribution and exhibition. Its most famous creation is Godzilla, which has grown into one of the world's most successful recognisable film and media franchises.Graham Skipper is a writer, actor, director, and producer, known for writing/directing the sci-fi/horror feature filmSequence Break, as well as his essays on horror cinema published inFangoria andMy Favourite Horror (Black Vortex Publishing, 2018). Most recently his work can be found in Simon & Schuster'sVideo Palace: In Search of the Eyeless Man (2020). Graham is a lifelong Godzilla fan, and was honoured work with Toho developing their Godzilla Tales series of comedic short films in 2020.

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