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Rediscover one of the lighter branches of the Frankenstein family tree with the Ultimate Guide to Young Frankenstein<\/em>, a journey back to Mel Brooks\u2019 glorious homage to the Universal classics. This lavish magazine guide takes you back to a certain family estate in Transylvania and the making of a true horror comedy classic that has the power to both tickle the funny bone and warm the heart, with a huge amount of information on the production, the cast and crew, and – of course – the glorious results. Packed with high quality imagery that brings the story of this immortal motion picture to life, the Ultimate Guide to Young Frankenstein<\/em> is a must-have for any movie fan.<\/span><\/h2>\n

For director Mel Brooks and star and co-writer Gene Wilder, 1974’s Young Frankenstein<\/em> was a true labour of love, a celebration of the Universal Frankenstein series that was more than a remake, more than a spoof, but never less than hilarious. The Young Frankenstein<\/em> Ultimate Guide is your ideal travelling companion as you head up into those forbidding mountains, with a series of engaging, informative articles telling the story of this uniquely entertaining motion picture. Every page reveals something new, from the tentative first exploration of the concept, through the many production challenges, to the final movie that delighted so many yet did not meet with universal approval from the critics.<\/p>\n

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As part of the Classic Monsters Ultimate Guide range, this magazine guide to Young Frankenstein<\/em> is produced with the finest reading experience in mind. It\u2019s produced to A4 size (210mm x 297mm); the sturdy cover has opulent gloss lamination, while the inner pages have a subtle silk sheen that lets the timeless, unfussy design speak for itself. You\u2019ve never seen a Young Frankenstein<\/em> magazine guide produced with such love and care, and to such a high standard.<\/p>\n

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Alongside the entertaining and fact-packed articles in the Young Frankenstein<\/em> Ultimate Guide, you can\u2019t fail to be wowed by the quality of the image reproduction. Stills are meticulously restored and colour-balanced to look their very best – this movie has never looked so good in print. Our use of full colour print processes means each image offers detail, clarity and atmosphere you might not have seen elsewhere. You might think this doesn\u2019t matter for a movie shot in black and white, but don\u2019t be fooled: as you\u2019ll discover within this Young Frankenstein<\/em> 1974 magazine, there\u2019s a world of difference between full-colour printing of black and white stills, and cheaper newspaper-style monochrome. Our image reproduction is celebrated around the world, and with good reason.<\/p>\n

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As well as a range of articles recounting the film\u2019s production, development and legacy, you\u2019ll discover a number of enlightening biographies introducing you to the lives and careers of key cast and crew members. From the stars like Wilder, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr and Cloris Leachman, through to crew including director Brooks and composer John Morris among others, there are so many details in here and a few surprises along the way. It\u2019s another reason why the Young Frankenstein<\/em> Ultimate Guide will be a treasured addition to your collection.<\/p>\n

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A movie with this many beloved moments inevitably has an army of fans who will relish every page, but this Ultimate Guide to Young Frankenstein<\/em> isn\u2019t just for devotees – any fan of the Frankenstein series, or the horror comedy genre more widely, will adore it. Each Classic Monsters Ultimate Guide magazine is designed, written and produced to inspire a fresh viewing of the film it covers, and to become an indispensable part of your enjoyment of that film. The guide to Young Frankenstein<\/em> is no different, bringing you a rich combination of information, history and imagery that will deepen your understanding of this revered classic.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re almost at the castle now, so let\u2019s see where Dr Frankenstein (is that how you pronounce it?) wants us to go before the work starts. It\u2019ll only take a moment to attend to the bags – you take the blonde, we\u2019ll take the one in the turban – and then we\u2019ve got the evening to ourselves, so let\u2019s find somewhere quiet to relax and read the Ultimate Guide to Young Frankenstein<\/em>. It\u2019s surely the sweetest mystery of life, an essential for any fan of this comedy horror classic, but make sure you stay close to the candles – the staircase can be treacherous\u2026<\/p>\n

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  • 36 pages<\/li>\n
  • A4<\/li>\n
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