The British B Film

[Joe Fraguela]

I have also ordered my copy of this book from Amazon this morning. I can't wait to get stuck in. It's about time the british B movie genre was given some justifiable praise considering that it was staple of the film industry for so many years and despite critics often rubbishing these films it's surprising to note that there are some very good and well made b-films/quota quickies to be found. Odeon Cinema have continued to release more films from this genre and it would be great if BBC4 could show another season celebrating the British b-film/quota quickie genre.

[SEXTON BLAKE]

My copy just arrived, looks great! Another load of films to track down!

[Harbottle]

name='dpgmel'] Yay, my copy is on it's way from Amazon, what with post strikes though when I receive it could be another matter

Mine too, I got a 'dispatched' message a couple of days ago.... but it is in the hands of the Home Delivery Network

[CaptainWaggett]

My copy has arrived and it looks totally splendid plus it has the longest review of it's Not Cricket I''ve ever seen . I'll certainly be joining in the requests for dvds...

[dpgmel]

name='CaptainWaggett']My copy has arrived and it looks totally splendid plus it has the longest review of it's Not Cricket I''ve ever seen . I'll certainly be joining in the requests for dvds...

Still waiting... jealous or what

[Harbottle]

name='dpgmel']Still waiting... jealous or what

I feel your pain the company known as 'Home Delivery Not Work' as expected failed to deliver my copy, apparently I'm living at an 'Incorrect Address' which I was previously unaware of. Something of a miracle then that all other courier films and the RM manage to deliver items without problem. The second time I've had problems with this bunch



Amazon are such a good company but it really puts you off dealing with them knowing the 'Russian Roulette' delivery system means something could fall into the hands of this bunch. A quick Google displays numerous tales of HDN woe, naturally two recent Amazon orders were delivered swiftly by Royal Mail.

[CaptainWaggett]

Just to reassure you both - it's still a really fascinating book what with the piccies and the gossip and the facts 'n'stuff

[Harbottle]

name='CaptainWaggett']Just to reassure you both - it's still a really fascinating book what with the piccies and the gossip and the facts 'n'stuff

I think a few of us will be asking you to read selected passages out

[smudge]

For those who have rec'd this, did it have a dust jacket? Mine arrived today sans DJ and with minor spine damage. But being one who was always taught to treat books with respect, this will prob be going back...



Smudge

[Harbottle]

name='smudge']For those who have rec'd this, did it have a dust jacket? Mine arrived today sans DJ and with minor spine damage. But being one who was always taught to treat books with respect, this will prob be going back...



Smudge

HDN? Someone probably read it and chucked away the DJ

[CaptainWaggett]

name='smudge']For those who have rec'd this, did it have a dust jacket? Mine arrived today sans DJ and with minor spine damage. But being one who was always taught to treat books with respect, this will prob be going back...



Smudge

Look at me, I'm Smudge and I can afford hardback books

[smudge]

name='CaptainWaggett']Look at me, I'm Smudge and I can afford hardback books

Gertcha!!!



When I ordered it hardback was the only option available...



So nobody else went for it then? Bugga!!



Smudge



EDIT: Before our 'courting' days - many moons ago now - Mrs. Smudge was SERIOUSLY impressed when I came back into the office after lunch with the latest hardback copy of Halliwell's Film Guide in tow. Just goes to show you what good having something big, hard and bright orange can do for you....!

[smudge]

name='Harbottle']HDN? Someone probably read it and chucked away the DJ

Give 'em their due, after expecting me to sign for a single DVD (?????) all of my other Amazon HDN deliveries haven't been so bad. It's Amazon's packaging that often does for books. As for the DJ, well gawd knows what happened there - am awaiting comments from Amazon (holds breath).



Smudge

[batman]

name='smudge']Just goes to show you what good having something big, hard and bright orange can do for you....!

[dpgmel]

Yay, mine has arrived and as has been said it looks totally fabulous.

[CaptainWaggett]

name='dpgmel'] Yay, mine has arrived and as has been said it looks totally fabulous.

I hope you've noted what heads the list of their 15 best films

[dpgmel]

name='CaptainWaggett']I hope you've noted what heads the list of their 15 best films

I assumed they were in reverse order

[Harbottle]

name='dpgmel'] Yay, mine has arrived and as has been said it looks totally fabulous.

*mutter* *mutter*

[Bernardo]

name='orpheum']thanks for that i have been waiting for the publication of this book.Who would have ever thought sitting in the stalls in the ABC or Odeon in the 50s and 60s looking at some crime film starring Russell Napier or Charles Tingwall that one day a book would be issued by the BFI on these type of films.

I would have thought it if I was old enough! I used to look forward to the second feature and why is difficult to put into words. They were often British so I could identify and often mysteries or cop shows well edited for the time they had been given but more than that.

[Joe Fraguela]

name='Harbottle']*mutter* *mutter*

Further to my ordering the book last week I received an email from Amazon this morning saying that their supplier has notified them that there is a delay obtaining stock of the book. Can't have sold out already!!