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Videotapes from Hell : a visual history of cult, collectible, and crazy video covers /

"Videotapes from Hell provides a fascinating illustrated history of VHS cover art in all its glory, from direct-to-video oddities to major studio releases. Drawing on the expansive collection of world-renowned horror expert Stephen Jones, it collects nearly 500 pieces of period artwork, accompa...

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Other Authors: Jones, Stephen, 1953- (Editor), Dante, Joe, 1948- (Contributor, writer of foreword,), Atkins, Peter, 1955- (Contributor), Bissette, Stephen (Contributor), Campbell, Ramsey, 1946- (Contributor), Cozzi, Luigi (Contributor), Forshaw, Barry (Contributor), Frayling, Christopher (Contributor), Garris, Mick (Contributor), Humphreys, Graham (Contributor), Joyner, C. Courtney, 1959- (Contributor), King, Stephen, 1947- (Contributor), Lucas, Tim (Contributor), Matheson, Richard Christian (Contributor), McGillivray, David, 1947- (Contributor), Morton, Lisa, 1958- (Contributor), Newman, Kim (Contributor), Schow, David J. (Contributor), Simon, Adam, 1962- (Contributor), Stevens, Brinke (Contributor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2024.
Subjects:
Videocassettes > Design.
Packaging > Design.
Film posters > Design.
Horror in art.
Commercial art > History and criticism > 20th century.
Horror films > History and criticism.
Cult films > History and criticism.
Independent films > History and criticism.
Horreur dans l'art.
Art publicitaire > Histoire et critique > 20e siècle.
Films d'horreur > Histoire et critique.
Films cultes > Histoire et critique.
Films indépendants > Histoire et critique.
Illustrated works.
Ouvrages illustrés.
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Summary:"Videotapes from Hell provides a fascinating illustrated history of VHS cover art in all its glory, from direct-to-video oddities to major studio releases. Drawing on the expansive collection of world-renowned horror expert Stephen Jones, it collects nearly 500 pieces of period artwork, accompanied by detailed captions that give the history of the movie and its release dates in video format. In addition to front-cover images and full-sleeve spreads, it includes examples of promotional posters and freestanding original artwork that was incorporated into box designs" --
Item Description:Includes title index.
Physical Description:224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
ISBN:9781493077953
1493077953