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Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman, Godzilla
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Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman, Godzilla in the Golden Age of Japanese Science Fiction Film Hardcover - 2007

by August Ragone


From the publisher

Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV showsbeloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography details his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also features profiles of Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details on his key films and shows (most available on DVD), and features on the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create.

Details

  • Title Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman, Godzilla in the Golden Age of Japanese Science Fiction Film
  • Author August Ragone
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition; F
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Chronicle Books, San Francisco
  • Date 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780811860789 / 0811860787
  • Weight 2.69 lbs (1.22 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.75 x 8.75 x 1 in (27.31 x 22.23 x 2.54 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Cinematography - Special effects, Tsuburaya, Eiji
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007010996
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

August Ragone has written and commented on Japanese film and pop culture for more than twenty years. He lives in San Francisco.