tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post8800401627270965841..comments2024-03-27T10:27:59.266-04:00Comments on John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Cult Movies and Classic TV: I Grew Up with These Film and TV Books...John Kenneth Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-42943130822154133672011-02-14T10:59:13.026-05:002011-02-14T10:59:13.026-05:00Hi Rassmguy and DLR:
More great memories here ind...Hi Rassmguy and DLR:<br /><br />More great memories here indeed. I also loved Steven Whitfield's The Making of Star Trek, and I would love to get my hands on The Making of 2001...<br /><br />I don't remember the Film Criticism Books of 1970 dealing with Horror, Science Fiction and Hitchcock, but they sound absolutely great. Dig 'em out of the garage! Dig 'em out of the garage! :)<br /><br />All my best to you both,<br />JKMJohn Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-72080200610684520372011-02-14T08:26:11.350-05:002011-02-14T08:26:11.350-05:00As a coincidence, I just tracked down two of the b...As a coincidence, I just tracked down two of the books that fit the definition for me - Days of Thrills and Adventure by Alan Barbour and The Great Movie Serials by Harmon and Glut. Some others from the era: Denis Gifford's Horror Movie coffee table book (I forget the name), The Films of Boris Karloff, Movie Magic, The Making of Star Trek, the Making of 2001 by Agel (yikes! I was 8 when I read this), Tarzan in the Movies, The Great Radio Heroes by Harmon, Movie Comedy Teams by Maltin. Also there was a series of paperback books of Film Criticism that came out ca. 1970; the three I read dealt with Horror, Science Fiction, and Hitchcock. They had white covers with colorful sprocket photos on the left side. Anyone remember these (I'm too lazy to dig them out of the box in the garage)?DLRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-432858312065672622011-02-14T07:34:41.340-05:002011-02-14T07:34:41.340-05:00Wow, I had most of these books as well. In fact, I...Wow, I had most of these books as well. In fact, I still have The World of Star Trek somewhere. Me-mo-rieeees!<br /><br />--Rich Handleyrassmguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592018043305943598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-30945851703583144762011-02-13T19:17:08.998-05:002011-02-13T19:17:08.998-05:00Hello my friends,
Joe: I agree with you that a ne...Hello my friends,<br /><br />Joe: I agree with you that a new edition of Zombies Ate Pittsburgh is timely. I also remember reading Dennis Fischer's book on horror film directors post-1990, and thinking it was fantastic. A great read. I don't know Terror on Tape, but it sounds fun...<br /><br />SFF: Thank you for a lovely comment, my friend, and for your kind words about my own reference books, particularly Exploring Space:1999 and The Films of JC. Your words mean an awful lot to me; you have no idea. Thank you.<br /><br />I haven't read Farscape Forever, but I should. I also loved I Am Spock (and even I Am Not Spock). <br /><br />There's nothing like a good sci-fi fi film/tv reference book!<br /><br />Thank you both for great comments and great additions to the discussion.<br /><br />All my best,<br />JKMJohn Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-4732379523329528772011-02-13T17:14:07.086-05:002011-02-13T17:14:07.086-05:00John,
Well, still being made I suppose. So many ...John,<br /><br />Well, still being made I suppose. So many I love.<br /><br />I actually bought that Gerrold World Of Trek book not too long ago. I haven't read it yet but I'm so pleased to hear it's a winner in the Muir Book! That is great news.<br /><br />I bought it for additional commentary as I progress further into my own coverage of ST:TOS so I'm glad to hear Gerrold's commentary is worthwhile in your expert opinion.<br /><br />But, anyway I'm all about reference books. I own a few by a fellow named Muir. Exploring Space:1999 is one of my favorites. Hope to get the Battlestar Galactica book soon. I also love the Films Of John Carpenter. great works.<br /><br />Outside of those authored books I loved The Bionic Book, Robot Ghosts And Wired Dreams [Anime], bios like I Am Spock, From Sawdust To Stardust and Memories. I have Farscape Forver in queue. Anyway, great post idea and as L13 mentioned I really like the new look. I was toying with a new look myself. I set it up about two weeks ago I think. It's under blogs I own or whatever. Take care my friend. Hope all is well.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-19592312687443724382011-02-13T12:51:23.883-05:002011-02-13T12:51:23.883-05:00John -
I could do a completely separate blog call...John -<br /><br />I could do a completely separate blog called "Books Made Me." The phrase doesn't have the same ring to it, but it would be fun to elaborate. Stephen King would get a lot of coverage. I heartily agree with you that "Danse Macabre" is the gold standard. Gagne's book is due for an update. Dennis Fischer's "Horror Film Directors" was a very important one for me, along with "Creature Features," "Terror on Tape" and "Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In"... Like I said, I could go on and on...<br /><br />JoeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536096683421557320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-22611965914892904602011-02-13T12:30:25.294-05:002011-02-13T12:30:25.294-05:00Hello everyone!
Meredith: Enjoy that copy of Fant...Hello everyone!<br /><br />Meredith: Enjoy that copy of Fantastic Television. It's still a great read after all these years. I treasure my copy (sittin' right on my desk beside me...). I'm particularly fond of The One Step Beyond chapter.<br /><br />John Morehead: Yes, we share a love for John Stanley. He gets some guff from crazoid fans because he occasionally gets a fact or two wrong in these books (like, uh, who doesn't, you know? jeez...) but I still find his Creature Feature Guides to be fantastic, informative and fun reading. One day, I want John Stanley's autograph...<br /><br />Le0pard13: Hello my friend! Danse Macabre is a terrific book indeed -- still vital and meaningful decades later. And I'm glad you are enjoying the template update. Somehow it makes things look neater around here; more organized or something...<br /><br />Hi Scott: Like I said to Meredith, treasure that copy of Fantastic Television! I would love to see an update (or series of updates) from the original authors. Like Fantastic Television: 1970 - 1980. Fantastic Television 1980 - 1990, etc. Probably just a dream...<br /><br />Hi Joe Monster! Stephen King's book is really the gold standard concerning the art of horror. I'd love to see an update of this book as well; taking into account new directions in the genre. As I wrote, this is actually my all-time favorite King book.<br /><br />"Monsters in the Movies" sounds like it was great too...I don't remember that one.<br /><br />Indianhoop: Thanks as well for the compliments on the new look of the blog. After six years, it was time for a change. <br /><br />I also agree with you about Danse Macabre and Fantastic Television. And it is always fun to read a book like one of these rather than study at a university library, isn't it? Great time stealers, these books...<br /><br />Thanks for the great comments, all.<br /><br />best,<br />JKMJohn Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-62646830421508280452011-02-13T12:18:29.724-05:002011-02-13T12:18:29.724-05:00Great compilation JKM...remember reading "Fan...Great compilation JKM...remember reading "Fantastic Television" at my college's library (when I should have been studying). I can't believe "Danse Macabre" is (gulp) 30 years old this year...love to see King's ruminations on the last 30 years of the genre. Like the new look of the blog.indianhoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690324288830538825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-32778088655812655782011-02-12T22:40:53.578-05:002011-02-12T22:40:53.578-05:00I'm re-reading King's book as we speak. Su...I'm re-reading King's book as we speak. Such a wonderfully smart and personal look at the genre through a truly appreciative fan's eyes. I love film reference books in general. These sound like some great titles.<br /><br />One guide I remember from my past was a small book aimed at children named something along the lines of "Monsters in the Movies." It had short writeups about the classic monster films, mostly Universal, accompanied by these lurid, all-green illustrations of the creatures and fiends. Man did that bug bite me good!Jose Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152405075039057304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-46791121663443507072011-02-12T22:24:01.314-05:002011-02-12T22:24:01.314-05:00right on, thanx for the trip down memory lane - st...right on, thanx for the trip down memory lane - still have my well read copy of fantastic television...Scott (gotankgo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07311008715438350869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-68941384708689787612011-02-12T22:16:56.746-05:002011-02-12T22:16:56.746-05:00Some great books, John. And some great memories. I...Some great books, John. And some great memories. I remember King's DANSE MACABRE well. Fine post, my friend. Thanks.<br /><br />p.s., I love the new blog template update!le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-27116453356501690732011-02-12T21:05:47.962-05:002011-02-12T21:05:47.962-05:00We had some common influences. Bob Wilkins and Joh...We had some common influences. Bob Wilkins and John Stanley of Creature Features in northern California were formative. I'd have to add the book on Harryhausen's work, "From the Land Beyond, Beyond" and "Film Fantasy Scrapbook" as influences. Plus mags like Cinefantastique and Starlog. Today's fans don't appreciate how hard it was to track down such treasures before the Internet. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.John W. Moreheadhttp://www.theofantastique.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-87316108309286316382011-02-12T20:18:07.041-05:002011-02-12T20:18:07.041-05:00What a memory trip! I loved my copy of Fantastic ...What a memory trip! I loved my copy of Fantastic Television. In fact, I just dragged a kid down to the basement with me and we poured through stacks of old books until we found it again. A few dings in the cover, but other than that my copy is in really good condition. I see a few hours going down memory lane this weekend. <br /><br />~~meredithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com