Central to the book is a large section comprising detailed essays about each godzilla movie, from godzilla king of the monsters to. The official godzilla compendium is an informational book profiling the godzilla franchise from the showa series to the heisei series. Lees, publisher of the fanzine gfan, and marc cerasini, professional author of several enjoyable and intelligent random house young adult novels on godzilla. Of all the factual godzilla books that have been published in english in america, only one has the distinction of tohos backing. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Lees and marc cerasini, author of the young adult godzilla paperbacks. The official godzilla compendium meet your next favorite book. I have loved godzilla for years and this is an awesome fan art of it the blues are incredibly vivid and cool. Jun 09, 1998 the official godzilla compendium by j. The unauthorized biography of the big g independently, taking his chances with the courts. Primas official strategy guide 2002 by eric bratcher. Lookin at books james rolfe checks out the official godzilla compendium, too much horror business, it came from bobs basement and others. I finally got my copy of the official godzilla compendium and the xplus gigan 72 figure.
Lees and marc cerasini if the official godzilla compendium had been published a quarter century ago a non sequitur, of course, as the entire heisei series didnt exist yet, but just go with me on this i am quite sure that i would have memorized every last page, diagram and factoid. It even compares all of godzilla s giant monster friends and foes by height, weight, wins and losses. King of the monsters, this book contains everything readers could ever want to know about tokyos favorite monster. Both books should appeal to godzilla fans, though probably for very different reasons. The official godzilla compendium mint condition rare. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It even compares all of godzillas giant monster friends and foes by height, weight, wins and losses.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The 1998 informational book the official godzilla compendium and tohos official englishlanguage website both state that minilla was adopted by godzilla in son of godzilla. King of the monsters by tylercairnsart on deviantart. This fairly slim book certainly lives up to the description of what a compendium is supposed to be. The book sprinkles in a number of interesting editorials, such as godzilla and the atomic age by science fiction historian j. Lees, editor and publisher of gfan magazine, and marc cerasini, a new york times bestselling author of nonfiction. Lees, editor and publisher of gfan magazine, and marc cerasini, a. Judging by the content, style and adolescent tone of this book, however, and keeping in mind the high caliber of cerasinis past. King of the monsters, the official godzilla compendium has everything you ever wanted to know about the king. Monster movie books part 2 lookin at books episode 3.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Published in 1998, the compendium cover the entirety of the showa and heisei eras of godzilla. Mar 17, 2016 i finally got my copy of the official godzilla compendium and the xplus gigan 72 figure. Beginning with his birth in the heart of a nuclear explosion in the 1954film godzilla. Japanese pop culture icons on the global stage, monsters are attacking tokyo. Werner a very well crafted and researched volume from the driving force behind gfan magazine and the author of the random house godzilla novels, the official godzilla compendium is probably the most recognized english language book dealing with godzilla and his films. King of the monsters, the official godzilla compendium has everything you ever wanted to know about the king of the monsters. The official godzilla compendium is, however, a godzilla sized step backward. The official godzilla compendium is a delight for godzilla fans, with easyflowing, wellwritten prose and a wealth of illustrative content. The official godzilla compendium by gfan founder j.
A 40 year retrospective illustrated edition by lees, j d, lees, marc, cerasini, marc a isbn. In the 1998 reference book the official godzilla compendium, a chapter on the history of godzilla suit designs describes the friendlier face of the suit created for 1968s destroy all monsters as an almost muppetlike look. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Godzilla reveals official artwork for titanus behemoth anime. It was one of the ones in the official godzilla compendium book they created a few years back. King of the monsters, the official godzilla compendium has everything you. The film was a japaneseamerican coproduction, with the original footage produced by toho, and the new footage produced by jewell enterprises. In son of godzilla, minilla hatches from an egg on solgell island after it is broken open by the kamacuras. The official godzilla compendium 1998 edition open library. Not to be confused with scott ciencins juvenile fiction series published about the same. Packed with photos and illustrations, movie summaries, and entertaining essays that cover all aspects of the last 40 years of godzilla, this is the only official compendium published in america.
The official godzilla compendium by marc lees, 9780679888222, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Although short on detail, the official godzilla compendium collects synopses of the original godzilla films known as the showa series in japan and the second wave of films known as the heisei and provides some glimpses into the making of the films, the evolution of the monster costumes particularly godzilla s everchanging look, and. Jam packed with information that cover all aspects of the of monsters, this is the only official compendium published in america. Mar 05, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The official godzilla compendium mint condition rare ebay. The godzilla movie scrapbook 1998 by james preller. A place to admire the king of the monsters and his many foes.
If the price wasnt a good enough indication, this book is rare and really only for people like me foolish enough to. The synopses and film credits are so loaded with mistakes, it is a discredit to the character of godzilla that this book bears the official tag in its title. Reference analysis godzilla on my mind, in godzillas footsteps. The official godzilla compendium wikizilla, the kaiju. The official godzilla compendium wikizilla, the kaiju encyclopedia. Alice alfonsi presents a history of the godzilla films. Beginning with his birth in the heart of a nuclear. Jul 23, 2017 encyclopedia of godzilla spacegodzilla edition isbn. List of godzilla books wikizilla, the kaiju encyclopedia. Although short on detail, the official godzilla compendium collects synopses of the original godzilla films known as the showa series in japan and the second wave of films known as the heisei and provides some glimpses into the making of the films, the evolution of the monster costumes particularly godzillas everchanging look, and.
Lees and marc lees 1998, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A 40 year retrospective book download link on this page and you will be directed to the free registration form. The millennium era started immediately afterwards, so the book is set at a good cutting off point. This is a list of godzillarelated booksreference, kaijuology, fiction, comics, and any other publications classifiable as booksin any language. Werner a very well crafted and researched volume from the driving force behind gfan magazine and the author of the random house godzilla novels, the official godzilla compendium is probably the most recognized english language book dealing with godzilla. Buy a cheap copy of the official godzilla compendium. Published in cooperation with toho, the japanese studio that produced godzillas first 22 films. The official godzilla compendium is 144 pages long and was released on march 24, 1998, published by random house. Packed with photos and illustrations, movie summaries, and entertaining essays that cover all aspects of the last 40years of godzilla, this is the only official compendium published in america. The official godzilla compendium the history vortex. The official godzilla compendium is coauthored by j. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Rare vintage godzilla japanese finger puppets set of 8 free shipping. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Contentsshow description beginning with his birth in the heart of a nuclear explosion in the 1954 film godzilla. Godzilla films history and criticism, godzilla fictitious character. Published incooperation with toho, the japanese studio that produced godzilla s first 22films, it takes an intimate peek behind the cameras and a nostalgic look at allof his movies. More important, though, comparing the books reveals both the advantages and disadvantages of writing under the scrutiny of a source toho studios so closely related to the subject matter of the books. D lees and marc cerasini obtained tohos cooperation with their book the official godzilla compendium, while steve ryfle chose to write japans favorite monstar. Lees is the author of the official godzilla compendium 4. Publication date 1998 topics godzilla films history and criticism, godzilla fictitious character, monsters in motion pictures. If the price wasnt a good enough indication, this book is rare and really only for people like me foolish enough to waste nearly 100 dollars to buy a book about rubber monsters. Lees, 1998, random house edition, in english 1st ed. Although short on detail, the official godzilla compendium collects synopses of the original godzilla films known as the showa series in japan and the second wave of films known as the heisei and provides some glimpses into the making of the films, the evolution of the monster costumes particularly godzillas everchanging look, and other trivia tidbits. Beginning with his birth in the heart of a nuclear explosion in the 1954 film godzilla.
Its a crime that toho hasnt reprinted this book and made it more affordable. It is a heavily reedited american adaptation, commonly referred to as an americanization, of the 1954 japanese film godzilla. Godzilla compendium and xplus gigan 72 unboxing youtube. Lees and marc cerasini, with original illustrations by arthur adams and guest essays by kenneth carpenter, randall e. Aside from the main lizard himself, godzilla, the movie also brought in longtime toho favorites in the forms of. Reference analysis godzilla on my mind, in godzilla s footsteps. The good thing is, its not a bad time to be dated to. Godzilla fictitious character, monsters in motion pictures, history and criticism, godzilla films. King of the monsters featured more titans than you can shake a stick at. Marc cerasini and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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