American silent horror, science fiction and fantasy feature films, 1913-1929 / John T. Soister and Henry Nicolella ; with Steve Joyce and Harry Long ; researcher/archivist Bill Chase.

Author/creator Soister, John T., 1950-
Other author Nicolella, Henry.
Other author Joyce, Steve, 1952-
Other author Long, Harry.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2012.
Description2 volumes (xii, 810 pages) : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects
Horror films--United States. --Catalogs.
Science fiction films--United States. --Catalogs.
Fantasy films--United States. --Catalogs.
Silent films--United States. --Catalogs.

Contents V. 1. After His Own Heart-The Mystic -- v. 2. Neptune's Bride-The Zero Hour.
Abstract "During the Silent Era there were films that dared to tackle such topics as mesmerism, the supernatural and the grotesque. Using surviving documentation and their combined expertise, the authors offer their thoughts on these departures from the norm in this encyclopedic discussion on the American view of cinematic horror, science fiction and fantasy 1913-1929"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011048184
ISBN9780786435814 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN078643581X (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PN1995.9 .H6 S6195 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner General Stacks PN1995.9 .H6 S6195 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold