{"product_id":"a-critical-history-and-filmography-of-tohos-godzilla-series-2d-ed-9781476672946","title":"A Critical History and Filmography of Tohos","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   This thoroughly updated and revised critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan''s most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut. Reviled by critics but boasting a dedicated cult following, the films of the Godzilla franchise provide a unique window into the national identities of both Japan and the United States. This work focuses on how differences in American and Japanese culture, as well as differences in their respective film industries, underlie the discrepancies between the American and Japanese versions of the films. It features detailed filmographic data for both the American and Japanese versions of each film, including plot synopses, cast, credits, and detailed production notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eimpressive production notes...scholarship is commendable in its harnessing of details from both sides of the Pacific...sure to please Godzilla fans\"\" - \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"should become the definitive work on this important film series...highly recommended\"\" - \u003ci\u003eARBA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"the ultimate word on the series...all-encompassing history of the building-stomping franchise will be required reading\"\" - \u003ci\u003eFilm Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"thorough evaluation...the creature’s origins are brilliantly documented\"\" - \u003ci\u003eSamhain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"no stone is left unturned in this deeply researched book...a treasure and a pleasure to read\"\" - \u003ci\u003eToxic Graveyard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"excellent\"\" - \u003ci\u003eBig Reel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"fascinating\"\" - \u003ci\u003eLittle Shoppe of Horrors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"detailed credits, lengthy synopsis and commentary\"\" - \u003ci\u003eClassic Images.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface to the New Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Note on the Text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePART ONE: King Kong vs. Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG for Giant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGojira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla Conquers America (and America Conquers Godzilla)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla, King of the Monsters!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla Raids Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRodan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaran the Unbelievable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMothra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Kong vs. Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuburaya Enterprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePART TWO: Monsterland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMothra vs. Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhidrah, The Three- Headed Monster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvasion of Astro- Monster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonsters Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. the Sea Monster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSon of Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestroy All Monsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Monsters Attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePART THREE: Something Funny's Going On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival of the Silliest        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Hedorah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Gigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Ultraman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Megalon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Mechagodzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerror of Mechagodzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Crook, the Geek, the Reporter, and His Lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePART FOUR: The Return of Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaiting for Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Return of Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Biollante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. King Ghidorah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. the Gryphon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Space Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Destoroyah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePART FIVE: The Godzilla Millennium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla vs. Godzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla x. Megaguirus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All- Out Attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla Against Mechagodzilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGodzilla Final Wars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040437207383,"sku":"9781476672946","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-critical-history-and-filmography-of-tohos-godzilla-series-2d-ed-9781476672946","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}