In 1970, internationally renowned artist Bill Nelson created The Lon Chaney Portfolio, an exquisitely rendered series of black and white illustrations devoted to Hollywood's beloved "Man of a Thousand Faces." The collection showcased portraits from many of Chaney's most memorable films, including The Phantom of the Opera, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, London After Midnight, The Penalty and Laugh, Clown, Laugh.At the time, Nelson had made a name for himself providing standout cover art and interior illustrations for such genre magazines as Cinefantastique, The Monster Times, Gore Creatures, Midnight Marquee and Photon, though in years to come, his work would appear in Time, Newsweek, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Esquire, both the Los Angeles and New York Times, and even on a series of postage stamps dedicated to famous Big Band orchestra leaders for the United States Postal Service.Nelson's illustrations and sculptures have earned him a place in the prestigious Who's Who in America while garnering over 900 awards, including gold medals from the New York Art Director's Guild and a silver medal from The Society of Illustrators for his portrait of Chaney as "Tito" from Laugh, Clown, Laugh.Now, 40 years later, Nelson returns to his roots to revisit Chaney's make-up genius with this deluxe hardbound limited edition showcasing not only his original portfolio drawings, but also more than 50 brand new color and black & white illustrations, accompanied by Nelson's insightful personal commentary.Also included are introductions from 7-time Academy Award winning make-up artist Rick Baker and Ron Chaney, Lon Sr.'s great grandson and owner of Chaney Enterprises.This lavish tribute is offered in a deluxe hardcover edition, 160 pages and measuring 10-1/2 x 14". It is issued in a strictly limited edition of 1,000 copies and will not be reprinted.

The Man of a Thousand Faces: The Art of Bill Nelson

Nelson, Bill

Creature Features

When it was published in 1985 by Scarecrow Press, Randall D. Larson's Musique Fantastique: A Survey of Film Music in the Fantastic Cinema was regarded as an important reference work for students and enthusiasts of both film music and fantastic films. The first comprehensive analysis of music in science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, Larson's exhaustive analysis covered the use and techniques of music in these genre films from the silent era and the groundbreaking Golden Age of the '30s and '40s through the rise of electronics and the resurgence of symphonic film music in the late '70s and early '80s. Taking the approach that film music has an especially unique responsibility in these genre films and has achieved significant advances in musical style and form in these genres, Larson examined in detail how music has been used to intensify the filmgoing experience in these types of movies. Out of print, elusive, and sought after for many years, Creature Features is pleased to announce a wholly re-written, expanded, and updated Second Edition: In this 2nd Edition, Larson expands his in-depth coverage of the subject to the present date (2010), while dynamically increasing the scope of each of the chapters in the 1st Edition. Now totaling more than 1700 pages and featuring a new introduction by film composer Christopher Young, Musique Fantastique, Second Edition will be published in four volumes: Volume 1: Beginnings And The First Golden Age (1900-1959) Volume 2: Post Classical Cinema and Music Beyond Hollywood (The 1960s) Volume 3: The Symphonic Resurgence and the Rise of the Machines (1970-1989) Volume 4: The Turning of a New Millennium (1990-2010) The First Edition has been thoroughly rewritten to include new research, interviews, and access to hundreds of films and soundtracks not available when the first book was written.

Musique Fantastique: 100 Years of Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror Film Music, Book 1

Arts & Photography

Randall D. Larson

Music

Creature Features is proud to present a one-of-a-kind book, THE OUTER LIMITS AT 50! Written and edited by David J. Schow, author of the essential OUTER LIMITS COMPANION and the world's leading expert on the series, this unprecedented look at the beloved show presents over 150 new pages of rare photographs and collectibles-including many in full color, unearthed here for the first time ever.Published exclusively by Creature Features, with a lavish introduction by original OUTER LIMITS zine publisher Ted C. Rypel, this limited trade paperback is jam-packed with never-before-published publicity and making-of photos, five decades of rare merchandise, exclusive photos of surviving props, plus stunning, newly commissioned OUTER LIMITS artworks from legendary artists Bernie Wrightson, Tim Bradstreet, Steve Bissette, and more!

The Outer Limits At 50 by David J. Schow (2014-05-03)

Humor & Entertainment

David J. Schow

Movies

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) is one of the most beguiling and important science fiction films ever made. Its spectacular realization of Gene Roddenberry¿s inspirational future and humanistic storytelling are a cinematic achievement unlikely ever to be matched. At the same time, the film was a deeply troubled production that rolled without a completed script and saw a wholesale change in visual effects companies¿barely making its release date.In 1979, Preston Neal Jones was given unparalleled access to the cast and creators of Star Trek: The Motion Picture for what was intended to be a cover story for Cinefantastique magazine. Owing to the late completion of the film and ambitious scope of the manuscript, it was never published¿until now.This book is a priceless time capsule, an oral history in the words of 60 of the film¿s cast and creators, interviewed as the film was being prepared for release¿and nobody had any idea if it would succeed or even be finished on time.From the stars (William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and the entire cast) to the filmmakers (Gene Roddenberry, Robert Wise) to the brilliant visual effect artists, illustrators, model builders and technicians who realized the 23rd century on screen (costumes, sets, props, models, music, sound FX and more), no aspect of the film¿s creation is overlooked.Go behind the scenes of this pivotal sci-fi masterwork and hear the unvarnished, uncensored truth of how it was created.

Return to Tomorrow: The Filming of Star Trek - The Motion Picture

Preston Neal Jones

Science Fiction & Fantasy

An in-depth look at the life and career of famed Hollywood producer Irwin Allen, the mastermind behind such classic TV series as LOST IN SPACE, VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, TIME TUNNEL and LAND OF THE GIANTS, and the iconic disaster epics, THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE and THE TOWERING INFERNO.

The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen

Jeff Bond

This deluxe art book reproduces all of the original paintings from "Rod Serling's Night Gallery" television show. Includes full-page renditions of each memorable painting, accompanied by commentary by the artists Thomas J. Wright, Jaroslav Gebr and Phil Vanderlei, and the original introductions penned by Rod Serling. The book measures an impressive 11" x 11", with 316 pages containing more than 300 illustrations, including concept sketches, sculptures, tribute artwork and rare behind-the-scenes photography. Co-authors Scott Skelton and Jim Benson present an authoritative look at the series and its iconic artwork, much of which has been unseen for decades. As the co-writers of "Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour", the pair are the foremost experts on the subject. Fully licensed by Universal Studios, the book is a limited edition intended for fans of the series which celebrates its 50th anniversary December 16, 2020.

Rod Serling's Night Gallery: The Art of Darkness

Scott Skelton

Jim Benson

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