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The people of Santa Mira aren\u2019t quite themselves lately – find out why, with the Ultimate Guide to Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em>. Our beautiful magazine guide is your perfect companion as you return to the fifties sci-fi classic, with a wealth of information and beautifully restored stills that take you deep into the story of Dr Miles Bennell and his encounter with a sinister extraterrestrial force. Inspired by the movie\u2019s unique and haunting atmosphere, this Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em> guide is an essential for any fan of science fiction, paying vibrant tribute to one of cinema\u2019s all-time classics.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Serialised in Collier\u2019s magazine, Jack Finney\u2019s 1954 novel \u2018The Body Snatchers\u2019 told of a threat falling from space, with seed pods growing replacements for the human population of a California town. By the time Allied Artists brought the story to the screen in 1956, the tale had evolved into a nerve-wracking motion picture experience that left audiences unsure of who to trust. As you explore the Ultimate Guide to Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em> you\u2019ll discover the movie\u2019s path from the written word to the terrifying cinematic results.<\/p>\n

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In line with the other magazines in the Classic Monsters range, the Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em> Ultimate Guide is produced to the highest standard, with the glossy cover\u2019s vibrant artwork your first stop in a luxurious journey into a movie that has never lost its power to get under your skin. Presented in A4 format (210mm x 297mm), it has a crisp and timeless design that allows every element of content to look its best while you absorb the plethora of facts and information that each page offers up.<\/p>\n

Key to the beauty of this Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em> guide magazine is the stills, which lead you into the movie\u2019s uniquely unsettling world. Every image is carefully restored to look its absolute best, offering a tribute to the movie like nothing you\u2019ve seen before. Our use of full-colour print processes means that while the colour artwork bursts from the page, even black and white stills have a depth and richness that traditional monochrome printing doesn\u2019t offer. This is a movie magazine that\u2019s sure to take pride of place among your fifties sci-fi collection.<\/p>\n

\"Invasion<\/p>\n

As you\u2019d expect from a magazine guide to Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em>, this Ultimate Guide explores the movie\u2019s themes and their stark presentation in a world of paranoia and deception. Many theories have been put forward about what the invasion itself represents. Did author Jack Finney intend to make a statement about the oppressive nature of McCarthyism, or was screenwriter Daniel Mainwaring discussing the effects of communism? The Ultimate Guide to Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em> looks at the messages the movie seems to put forward. But who can you believe? Perhaps it depends on how much that pod in your greenhouse has grown.<\/p>\n

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In addition to a huge amount of information about the making of the movie, you\u2019ll also learn about the people whose efforts made it a reality, with informative biographies telling the diverse stories of cast and crew alike. Stars Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter are the centrepieces of the movie, their performances awash with fear and tension in a disintegrating world, but they\u2019re not alone in shaping the movie\u2019s singularly frightening mood. That\u2019s why this Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em> magazine guide includes profiles of co-stars including Carolyn Jones, King Donovan and Larry Gates. You might know some of their work, but you\u2019re sure to discover some surprises along the way.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s not all about what happened in front of the camera either: the Ultimate Guide to Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em> also introduces the people whose off-screen toils created a piece of eerie movie magic. You\u2019ll learn about director Don Siegel, whose list of credits reveals a keen understanding of how to build tension, and the scandal-hit producer Walter Wanger, among many others.<\/p>\n

\"Invasion<\/p>\n

That man in the emergency room seems a little upset, but it\u2019s difficult to hear what he\u2019s saying because of all those trucks rumbling by laden with\u2026 groceries? They\u2019re carrying some kind of plants, at any rate, and the local farms have certainly been busy. It probably isn\u2019t any of our business, so better to just stay awake – definitely stay awake – and enjoy the Ultimate Guide to Invasion of the Body Snatchers<\/em>. Order your copy now, before they<\/em> get to it first\u2026<\/p>\n

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