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Make sure your interocitor is working, and prepare for your encounter with one of the most iconic monsters of the sci-fi age – our Ultimate Guide to This Island Earth<\/em> is the perfect tribute to this interplanetary classic!<\/span><\/h2>\n

The science fiction boom of the 1950s gave us plenty of new monsters, but few are as instantly recognisable as the Metaluna Mutant, whose bug eyes and pincers made 1955 adventure This Island Earth<\/em> unforgettable. Our Ultimate Guide magazine to this beloved motion picture celebrates the wonder and excitement that make it such a popular choice.<\/p>\n

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The rich, full colour design of our\u00a0This Island Earth<\/em> guide evokes the Technicolor sequences that made the movie such a spectacle. In-depth articles look at the movie\u2019s production and legacy, while plentiful biographies provide an insight into the cast and crew who brought the story to the screen. While directors Joseph M Newman and Jack Arnold took the helm, stars Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue and Rex Reason made for compelling leads in a story of space warfare, thought control and some of the wackiest gadgetry you\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n

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Every page of our beautiful This Island Earth<\/em>\u00a0magazine guide is packed with information as well as gorgeous stills and artwork. The high-quality image reproduction you\u2019ve come to expect from Classic Monsters takes you right to the heart of the action, while a wealth of trivia brings the movie\u2019s story to life.<\/p>\n

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As you explore our This Island Earth<\/em> magazine guide, you’ll learn about the special place it holds in science fiction history and uncover the reasons for its being so loved by movie fans the world over. From the glossy cover and high quality printing, to the stunning image reproduction and huge amount of information inside, this is the perfect accompaniment to the movie itself.<\/p>\n

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It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re a devout fan, or have only just discovered the movie. As the meteors rain down, indulge your love of a truly dynamic entry into the world of sci-fi horror and add our guide to This Island Earth<\/em> to your collection.<\/p>\n

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