This Island Earth 1955 Ultimate Guide Magazine

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Make sure your interocitor is working – and prepare to meet the Metaluna Mutant

Set the dial, fire up the interocitor and prepare for your encounter with one of the most iconic monsters of the science-fiction age. Our This Island Earth 1955 Ultimate Guide is the perfect tribute to Universal’s interplanetary classic – a luxurious, full-colour celebration of the film that brought Technicolor spectacle to 1950s sci-fi and gave the world the unforgettable Metaluna Mutant.

The science-fiction boom of the 1950s gave us plenty of new monsters, but few are as instantly recognisable as the Mutant, whose bulging eyes and lobster-like pincers made This Island Earth unforgettable. Our magazine guide celebrates all the wonder and excitement that make this beloved movie such an enduring favourite.

A Technicolor voyage to a dying world

The rich, full-colour design of our This Island Earth guide evokes the eye-popping Technicolor sequences that made the movie such a spectacle. Inside, in-depth, professionally written articles explore the film’s production and legacy – from scientist Cal Meacham’s mysterious build-it-yourself device to the doomed planet Metaluna, pounded to dust in a war among the stars. You’ll discover the story of how this ambitious, prestige sci-fi production came together, and why it still fascinates fans the world over.

Meet the cast and crew behind the monster

A film like this would be nothing without the right people, so the guide is packed with biographies that introduce the cast and crew. Reflect on the work of stars Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue and Rex Reason, then step behind the camera for directors Joseph M. Newman and Jack Arnold and the team who brought this tale of space warfare, thought control and gloriously wacky gadgetry to the screen. It’s the perfect way to deepen your appreciation of a genuine science-fiction landmark.

Stunning, fully restored imagery

Every page of our beautiful This Island Earth magazine guide is packed with information alongside gorgeous stills and artwork. The high-quality image reproduction you’ve come to expect from Classic Monsters takes you right to the heart of the action, while a wealth of trivia brings the movie’s story vividly to life. Our full-colour print processes mean even black-and-white stills boast a depth and richness that ordinary monochrome printing simply can’t offer.

Luxury production values throughout

In line with our other Ultimate Guides, This Island Earth is produced to A4 size with a sturdy front cover and a luxury gloss laminate that underlines our focus on quality. From the glossy cover and high-quality printing to the stunning image reproduction and the sheer amount of information inside, this is the perfect accompaniment to the movie itself.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a devoted fan or have only just discovered the film. As the meteors rain down on Metaluna, indulge your love of one of the most dynamic entries in all of 1950s sci-fi and add our guide to This Island Earth to your collection.

• 36 pages
• A4 (210mm x 297mm)
• Full colour throughout
• Luxury gloss laminated cover

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Read more on this film in our This Island Earth encyclopaedia entry.