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Ultra-rare first signed edition.<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is a rare opportunity to own an original first-run copy of our hugely popular Pictorial History of Universal Monsters Volume One. This title is signed by both authors and hand numbered, and includes the original art print – a true collector’s item, with a matt laminated cover featuring gloss highlights.<\/span><\/h2>\n

By buying this extremely rare item, not only will you be adding something very special to your collection, but you can be proud to have helped Nige and Jamie’s children’s charity Chernobyl Heart, helping to save the lives of kids still blighted by the 1986 nuclear disaster.<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is a small area of fading to the top-left of the front cover, but the guide is otherwise pristine.<\/h2>\n

Take a trip through history with this beautiful ultra-rare guide to the golden age of Universal monster movies. A Pictorial History of Universal Monsters Volume One: The Twenties and Thirties is a breathtaking chronicle of horror cinema\u2019s early years.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The horror movies produced by Universal during the 1920s and 30s were crucial in shaping our understanding of what a horror movie could be. They created the environment in which artists such as Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff could flourish, and became a turning point in the development of the modern motion picture.<\/p>\n

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In this stunning signed publication, Classic Monsters celebrate the pioneering artistry of the golden age of Hollywood horror. With A Pictorial History of Universal Monsters Volume One: The Twenties and Thirties, authors Nige Burton and Jamie Jones explore the golden age monster films you love, examining each production on its own merits and as part of the wider story told by Universal\u2019s horror movie output.<\/p>\n

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Each lovingly written chapter in this glorious title is packed with information to capture the essence of the horror movies that played such a role in cinema history. We introduce the people who shaped Universal\u2019s origins, from company head Carl Laemmle through to the stars like Karloff and Lugosi, as well as pioneers in their fields like special effects wizard John P Fulton.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll also learn about the studio politics – both within Universal, and also in the wider industry – which shaped the movies that dazzled audiences and enthral us to this day. A Pictorial History of Universal Monsters is an absolute must for any fan of classic horror, with a huge number of stills from beloved movies like The Hunchback of Notre Dame<\/em> (1923), Dracula<\/em> (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein<\/em> (1935) illustrating the evolution of the horror movie as we know it.<\/p>\n

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This opulent Universal horror movie history guide is designed and printed in vibrant full colour, packed with stills, posters and artwork printed to crystal clarity. Even black and white images are given a richness and depth that you won\u2019t find elsewhere, thanks to our exacting attention to detail and exhaustive restoration work. It\u2019s the perfect way to revisit the early years of the studio we have to thank for some of the most memorable moments in cinema.<\/p>\n

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From your favourite golden age classics, to the smaller-name pieces of art you might not know so well, this Universal horror movie guide is a glorious tribute to the work of a studio who not only gave horror fans so much, but actually created those fans too. This unique publication is perfect square bound and printed to the highest standard, with a sumptuous soft touch cover.<\/p>\n

Remember, by buying this extremely rare item, not only will you be adding something very special to your collection, but you can be proud to have helped Nige and Jamie’s children’s charity Chernobyl Heart, helping to save the lives of kids still blighted by the 1986 nuclear disaster.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • 84 pages<\/li>\n
  • A4<\/li>\n
  • Full colour throughout<\/li>\n
  • Luxury matt laminated cover with gloss highlights<\/li>\n
  • Signed by both authors and hand-numbered<\/li>\n
  • Includes FREE A4 art print<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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