Book update/Ask Argento

My book Dario Argento (Kamera Books) hits shelves throughout the UK today! Unfortunately it isn't available in the States just yet - though it will be heading there in May. You can of course purchase it online from or - it's even on ebay!

ALSO!

Thanks to the positively delectable Francesca Brazzorotto, I've been lucky enough to be granted a quick interview with Mr Argento himself on 9th April!! If anyone has any questions they'd like me to put to The Maestro, feel free to leave them here and if I have time (I have one or two of my own!) I will be glad to. Thanks again Francesca!

Now. Where's my damn Skype manual?!?


Comments

Aaron said…
Wow, congrats, man! I'm proud of you and I'm glad that everything is going good. I can't think of anything to ask Argento, but I will definitely let you know when I think of something. Good shit!
25 March 2010 at 12:16
The Igloo Keeper said…
Too cool, fella - good work!
25 March 2010 at 16:35
Lysergic Earwax said…
Congratulations on the book and the upcoming Argento interview! Great news. I'm sure I could think of a few things you could ask him...
25 March 2010 at 22:52
Matt-suzaka said…
How cool is it that you are going to interview Argento?!?! I'm beyond happy for you, James and I hope the book does fantastically! I await my copy landing in my mail box sometime in May!
26 March 2010 at 02:50
James Gracey said…
Cheers guys. The range of emotions I have felt since I found out about the interview has ranged from absolute elation to anxious nausea! Can't wait though! So, so, so thrilled. :oD
26 March 2010 at 12:26
Anonymous said…
CONGRATS times 2!!
CAN NOT wait to get my hands on the book!
I'm sure the interview will be A-mazing! <3
27 March 2010 at 00:05
James Gracey said…
Thanks Christine. We just need to figure out how we're gonna do it now!
27 March 2010 at 12:57
I Like Horror Movies said…
That is fantastic news man, what a great opportunity! Im interested in some form of the following question:

We know you are objected to watching your own films, but do you often watch Horror films from other filmmakers?
1 April 2010 at 04:50
James Gracey said…
Thanks Carl. Nay worries. ;o)
1 April 2010 at 10:46
WriterME said…
Bit belated, but congratulations on (finally!) getting the book out there! And, of course, amazing news about the chance to interview Argento. Can't wait to hear how that turns out; good luck!!
5 April 2010 at 11:33
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