Bücher von Gary A. Smith

One of the most popular and controversial novels of the Twentieth Century was Forever Amber. Kathleen Winsor's story of Restoration England follows the exploits of a beautiful girl named Amber St. Clare who bed-hops her way from country wench to mistress of the King of England. Forever Amber became a cause celebre for the "watchdogs of morality" who attempted to ban the book, which went on to sell millions of copies despite their efforts. When a film version of the novel was announced these same "watchdogs" turned their attention toward Hollywood. Although controversy might sell books and cinema tickets it can also damage reputations and prevent serious works of art from ever being taken seriously. Forever Amber: From Novel to Film hopes to shed a new light on the much maligned movie version of the best selling novel of the Forties and show how misguided censorship can ultimately damage artistic expression.

Hollywood and the Bible is an illustrated history of the biblical boom in films which began in 1949 with Cecil B. DeMIlle's Samson and Delilah and ended with John Huston's The Bible...In the Beginning in 1966. In between those years Hollywood produced numerous cinematic versions of stories taken from the Bible many of which are still considered among the most spectacular movies ever made. Gary Smith is a life-long movie fan who resides in Palm Springs, California. This is his 9th book devoted to movie history, which include the following for BearManor Media; Forever Amber: From Novel to Film, American International Pictures: The Golden Years, and Read the Book! See the Movie! : From Novel to Film via 20th Century-Fox. Mr. Smith has recently completed his first novel, The Play's the Thing.

American International released a tide of low-budget, sensationalistic films aimed at the teenage audience, finding its greatest success in the horror genre. This is a comprehensive alphabetical guide to AIP movies that are or have been available in home viewing formats such as DVD and VHS.

The 1970s were turbulent times and the films made then reflected the fact. Vampire movies - always a cinema staple - were no exception. Providing a critical review of the genre's overlooked Golden Age, this book explores a mixed bag from around the world, including The Vampire Lovers, Dracula Versus Frankenstein, Salem's Lot, Love at First Bite.

Provides a comprehensive listing of British horror films - including science fiction, fantasy, and suspense films containing horror-genre elements - that were released between 1956 and 1976, the ""Golden Age"" of British horror.