Quatermass and the Pit: Five Million Years to Earth by Kim Newman (English) Pape

Description: Quatermass and the Pit by Kim Newman Kim Newmans fascinating study focuses on Roy Ward Bakers 1967 film, written by Quatermass creator Nigel Kneale for Hammer Films, but also looks at the origins of the Quatermass franchise in 1950s BBC serials and earlier films. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description While digging an extension to the London Underground Railway, workmen discover an object which might be an ancient Martian spaceship – and Professor Quatermass of the British Rocket Group investigates a mystery which prompts frightening revelations about the origins of humanity itself. Before 2001: A Space Odyssey and Doctor Who, Quatermass and the Pit was the paramount British science fiction saga in film and television. Kim Newmans fascinating study focuses on Roy Ward Bakers 1967 film, written by Quatermass creator Nigel Kneale for Hammer Films, but also looks at the origins of the Quatermass franchise in 1950s BBC serials and earlier films. Exploring the production and reception of the film and series, Newman assesses the lasting importance of this landmark franchise. Back Cover While digging an extension to the London Underground Railway, workmen discover an object which might be an ancient Martian spaceship - and Professor Quatermass of the British Rocket Group investigates a mystery which prompts frightening revelations about the origins of humanity itself. Before 2001: A Space Odyssey and Doctor Who, Quatermass and the Pit was the paramount British science fiction saga in film and television. Kim Newmans fascinating study focuses on Roy Ward Bakers 1967 film, written by Quatermass creator Nigel Kneale for Hammer Films, but also looks at the origins of the Quatermass franchise in 1950s BBC serials and earlier films. Exploring the production and reception of the film and series, Newman assesses the lasting importance of this landmark franchise. Author Biography Kim Newman is a novelist, film critic and broadcaster. He is editor of The BFI Companion to Horror and Science Fiction/Horror: A Sight and Sound Reader, and author of the BFI TV Classic on Doctor Who and the BFI Film Classic on Cat People. Table of Contents Acknowledgments.- Introduction.- 1 Contact Has Been Established.- 2 Hob.- 3 Ringstone Round.- Notes.- Credits. Review Its great to see a Quatermass film getting the BFI Film Classics treatment in this timely addition to the series. * Sight & Sound *Kim Newman is one of Britains finest genre commentators, and his writing here is illuminating ...a shrewd and penetrating introduction to Quatermass for the uninitiated, and a must-have for those who think they already know everything there is to know about Quatermass and his infernal pit. * Cinema Retro *A must-have page-turner... A book you will want to pick up and read every time you watch the classic film it is named after. * Fortean Times * Promotional Its great to see a Quatermass film getting the BFI Film Classics treatment in this timely addition to the series - Sight & Sound Kim Newman is one of Britains finest genre commentators, and his writing here is illuminating ...a shrewd and penetrating introduction to Quatermass for the uninitiated, and a must-have for those who think they already know everything there is to know about Quatermass and his infernal pit. - Cinema Retro A must-have page-turner... A book you will want to pick up and read every time you watch the classic film it is named after. - Fortean Times Long Description Before 2001: A Space Odyssey and Doctor Who, Quatermass and the Pit was the paramount British science fiction saga in film and television. Kim Newman focuses on Roy Ward Bakers 1967 film, written by Quatermass creator Nigel Kneale for Hammer Films, but also looks at the origins of the Quatermass franchise in 1950s BBC serials and earlier films. Review Quote Kim Newman is one of Britains finest genre commentators, and his writing here is illuminating ...a shrewd and penetrating introduction to Quatermass for the uninitiated, and a must-have for those who think they already know everything there is to know about Quatermass and his infernal pit. Feature Part of a set of nine special edition BFI Film Classics published to coincide with the British Film Institutes Days of Fear and Wonder science fiction season Description for Bookstore Kim Newman analyses the landmark British science fiction film Quatermass and the Pit (1967) and traces the Quatermass franchise in the 1950s BBC serials and earlier films Details ISBN1844577910 Author Kim Newman Year 2014 ISBN-10 1844577910 ISBN-13 9781844577910 Media Book Publication Date 2014-10-31 Pages 112 Format Paperback Short Title QUATERMASS & THE PIT Language English Residence ENK Subtitle Five Million Years to Earth DOI 10.1057/9781844577934 UK Release Date 2014-10-31 Imprint BFI Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2014-10-31 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series BFI Film Classics DEWEY 791.4372 Illustrations 20 b/w photos, 30 colour photos Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2014-10-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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