Eiji Tsuburaya master of monsters : defending the earth with Ultraman, Godzilla, and friends in the golden age of Japanese science fiction film by August Ragone ISBN 13: 9780811860789

Chronicle Books, 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition (first printing). A very good copy with no dust jacket. Top edge bumped. 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.

Chronicle Books, 2007. Hard cover. Very good/No jacket. Cover is in excellent condition, with text and images clear and bright. Binding is tight. Inside is clean and unmarked.

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 shows beloved 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. 208 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. First edition, first printing. Illustrated boards, slight shelf wear to edges, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.