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Amicus: An Illustrated History Signed Hardback is the collector\u2019s edition of this title, in a strictly limited edition hardcover format – only 50 in the world<\/em> – and signed and numbered by the authors, packed in a black foil presentation pouch with a FREE exclusive postcard set and certificate of authenticity.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Relive an unforgettable chapter in the history of horror cinema with the signed hardback edition of Amicus: An Illustrated History, a luxurious 88-page journey through the formation and output of the small studio that made a huge impact on the horror movie landscape. This signed hardcover Amicus movie guide leads you through the studio\u2019s storied history, illuminating its creation and evolution – and, naturally, is bursting with glorious stills from its evergreen movies. An essential for any Amicus fan, this is another stunning addition to the Classic Monsters collection.<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the wake of the fifties science fiction boom, horror movies were ripe for a reinvention. Popular culture focuses on the lurid shockers of Hammer Horror, but Hammer\u2019s 1957 breakthrough The Curse of Frankenstein<\/em> owed a not insignificant debt to Americans Milton Subotsky and Max J Rosenberg, a creative pairing that might not reach the headline-grabbing status of their British rivals, but would nonetheless tell some of the genre\u2019s most compelling stories. The signed hardback Amicus: An Illustrated History takes you back to before the Amicus name was even used, with 1960 chiller The City of the Dead<\/em> released under the Vulcan appellation yet bearing many of the hallmarks of what became the Amicus approach – slick, compact and irresistible.<\/p>\n

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As you explore the pages of this signed casebound Amicus horror movie guide, you\u2019ll gain a greater understanding of how this underdog studio came into being, and how it reflected changing societal norms with a focus on how evil could exist in the most ordinary of domestic settings. In a world that had seen plenty of real-life horrors since the relative innocence of Universal\u2019s golden age in the thirties, Amicus went all out to shock, challenging their rivals with all manner of zombies, disembowelments and bloody acts of vengeance – sometimes all in the same film. The signed hardcover edition of Amicus: An Illustrated History looks at the context in which these remarkable movies came into being.<\/p>\n

And what movies they were. Many fans know Amicus best for their portmanteau horrors, those darkly wondrous collections of short stories stitched together, Frankenstein-like, with a frame narrative. Each one is packed with memorable moments, from the hellish train journey of Dr Terror\u2019s House of Horrors<\/em> in 1965 to the dismembered body parts and crazed imaginary friends of 1972\u2019s Asylum<\/em>. However, a wealth of standalone films, including 1965\u2019s The Skull<\/em>, the gothic shocks of 1973\u2019s And Now the Screaming Starts!<\/em> and the adventure of 1974\u2019s The Land that Time Forgot<\/em>, showed that full-length thrills were also equally possible. This signed casebound Amicus history book recounts the part each film played in the studio\u2019s wider story, and its significance for movie lovers.<\/p>\n

The signed hardcover edition of Amicus: An Illustrated History is a timeless treasure for your collection of movie memorabilia. Produced to A4 size (297 x 210mm) with an oversized casebound anti-scuff matt laminated cover, it\u2019s simply packed with information, written in the accessible yet enlightening style that makes Classic Monsters publications a must. A sleek, unfussy design makes for an enthralling reading experience and allows you to focus on the fascinating content.<\/p>\n

The signed hardcover edition of Amicus: An Illustrated History immerses you deep into the many horrific images crafted by the studio, with beautifully restored stills bringing each moment to life as you\u2019ve never seen it. Our commitment to the finest image reproduction means we don\u2019t rely on cheaper newspaper-style printing: every page of this signed hardback Amicus movie history guide is produced using full-colour processes, so even black and white stills have a vibrant depth and range of tones that you\u2019d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. This really is a signed Amicus film guide like you\u2019ve never seen.<\/p>\n

This engagingly-written and fact-filled signed hardback Amicus movie guide also explores the studio\u2019s savvy approach to finances – while star quality from the likes of Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Burgess Meredith added big-name cachet to each film, the presence of such noted actors didn\u2019t have to break the bank. The signed hardcover edition of Amicus: An Illustrated History shows how a little resourcefulness went a long way. You\u2019ll also learn that a lack of financial clout was no barrier to creative expression, such as the experiments with 3-D processes during the making of 1971\u2019s I, Monster<\/em>.<\/p>\n

This casebound Amicus movie guide also introduces the talented team whose combined efforts brought such beloved motion pictures to the screen. Founders Subotsky and Rosenberg assembled a skilled group of colleagues, with regulars such as Freddie Francis displaying the skills more often celebrated in their higher-profile projects for other companies. Key to the hardback edition of Amicus: An Illustrated History is a love for the movies produced by this small yet perfectly formed film studio – with a winning combination of high production values, passion and first-rate image reproduction, this is the perfect way to rediscover the creativity and enduring horror that made the Amicus name synonymous with a particularly thrilling brand of chills.<\/p>\n

Remember, the first 250 softback copies of Amicus: An Illustrated History are signed by authors Nige Burton and Jamie Jones, and come with a FREE art print – click here to see the limited signed softback edition!<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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