My book on the films of Dario Argento

My first book - a guide to the films of Dario Argento - is due out this month courtesy of Kamera Books. It is my hope that it will act as an accessible introduction to a general readership of Argento’s work – and that it will also appeal to his hardcore fan base. You can pick up a copy from your local library or bookshop, or from either of these fine places:

Hive:
Wordery:

Written last summer, it examines Argento's entire output to date: from his earlier gialli such as The Animal Trilogy and Deep Red, through his elaborately gothic fairytales Suspiria and Inferno, right up to his more recent contributions to TV's Masters of Horror, the conclusion of his Three Mothers trilogy, Mother of Tears, and his latest thriller, Giallo. I also look at his work as producer, including titles such as George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead, Lamberto Bava's Demons and Michele Soavi's The Church. 

The book is the result of painstaking research that involved delving into Argento's entire catalogue, along with a plethora of other stylish Italian horror films that he was involved in the making of. And that was only after I managed to track down some of his more obscure titles. My copy of Maitland McDonagh's Broken Mirrors/Broken Minds: The Dark Dreams of Dario Argento rarely left my sight. By the end of this week, my book will finally be available for Argento fans to devour and hopefully enjoy. Big thanks to Chuck Norris Ate My Baby and Paracinema for their shout-outs this week. I really appreciate their support and encouragement. 

Some bibliographical information...

release date: 22 October 2009
price: £12.99
ISBN13: 9781842433188
binding: paperback
format: 194 X 135mm with flaps
extent: 160
images: + 8pp colour images
rights: world
BIC code: APFB

Deep Red regards.

Comments

Meredith Grau said…
Wow! A book! That is quite an accomplishment, congratulations! You picked a great topic, which I'm sure left your work cut out for you. I will definitely be buying it for my brother for Christmas. Good luck!
19 October 2009 at 20:53
Anonymous said…
YAY!
YAY!
and also
YAY!
20 October 2009 at 00:45
Anonymous said…
Hey James, Will be visiting Amazon directly to get my hands on your book. Can't wait to read it amigo.
Best, Craig
20 October 2009 at 13:06
Mykal Banta said…
James: Good on you, my friend! And frankly, shameless self promotion is the only way to go! I have had your book on pre-purchase from Amazon for a bit now and it will be shipped to me the moment available! Congratulations on a high achievement! -- Mykal
20 October 2009 at 13:31
mge said…
Congratulations.
20 October 2009 at 22:04
I Like Horror Movies said…
You certainly deserve a chance to promote something you have put so much thought and care into, congrats on the release James!! And you certainly chose the single greatest topic in the history of cinema, a personal fav indeed ;)

Will be sure to add this to the wishlist immediately!
21 October 2009 at 05:20
James Gracey said…
Thanks guys! I hope it lives up to all your expectations. As you can see - the publication date has unfortunately been pushed back (again). Keep checking back here for updates, which I will post as and when I receive them... A minor set back in my quest for world domination.
21 October 2009 at 10:41
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