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Old 11-07-2007, 03:19 PM
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Default Wanted: Amicus - The Studio that Dripped Blood
Has anyone got a copy of this book they would be willing to part with, or knows where I might find a copy:

Amazon.co.uk: Amicus: The Studio That Dripped Blood: Books: Allan Bryce

It appears to currently be out of print.

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Sorry if I got your hopes up - I have a copy but am hanging on to it.

But... it has to be said it's not without serious flaws. I believe Fangoria claimed it over 100 errors! I wouldn't go that far, but there are a few howlers, and not a few typos.

Apparently, Tales from the Crypt was the second most successful film in the US in the year it was released after The Godfather. Hmmmm. Maybe for ONE WEEK, but under no circumstances for the year.

And I'm sure they credit (!) Freddie Francis as the director of The Terrornauts, rather than Montgomery Tully.

There is some rather good behind the scenes info - mostly by Jonathan Sothcott - but the complete absence of ANY references is really annoying. Compare to most of Reynolds and Hearn's books which have very useful references and appear to be complete.

If you can find a copy, it is worth picking up if you like the films - but the market is definitely open for a really good book on the subject, or at least an improved second edition.
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There is a copy available from ABE books link below
AbeBooks: Search Results - amicus the studio that dripped blood
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They had a copy in the cinema shop in St Martins Lane, London the last time I looked. It would have been full price, as is virtually everything else in the shop - West End prices.
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