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1. Bela Lugosi - Dreams and Nightmares by Gary D. Rhodes and Richard Sheffield | |
Hardcover: 352
Pages
(2007-02-27)
list price: US$39.95 -- used & new: US$24.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0977379817 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description Customer Reviews (7)
I ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FANTASTIC BOOK!
Bela Lugosi, I never knew
bela world
A Visual and Verbal Masterpiece!!!
Bela's Twilight...... |
2. Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: The Expanded Story of a Haunting Collaboration, with a Complete Filmography of Their Films Together by Gregory William Mank | |
Hardcover: 701
Pages
(2009-05-13)
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One of the best books ever on the legends of Horror
Great Read
Movie books don't get much better
Kudos to Gregory William Mank!
Absolutely Wonderful |
3. The Immortal Count: The Life and Films of Bela Lugosi by Arthur Lennig | |
Paperback: 560
Pages
(2010-07-20)
list price: US$30.00 -- used & new: US$18.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0813126614 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description " A special leatherbound, signed and numbered edition! Bela Lugosi won immediate fame for his portrayal of the immortal count in the 1931 film Dracula. After a decade of trying vainly to broaden his range and secure parts to challenge his acting abilities, Lugosi resigned himself to a career as the world's most recognizable vampire. His last years were spent as a forgotten and rather tragic figure. When he died in 1956, Lugosi could not have known that vindication of his talent would come -- his face would adorn theaters, his image would appear on greeting cards and postage stamps, his film memorabilia would sell for more than he earned in his entire career, and his Hungarian accent would be instantly recognized by millions of people. Martin Landau's Oscar-winning role as Lugosi in the 1994 film Ed Wood added an ironic twist to a career that had ended in oblivion. In 1974, devoted Lugosi fan Arthur Lennig published a highly regarded biography of the unsung actor. More than twice the length of the original and completely rewritten, The Immortal Count provides deeper insights into Lugosi's films and personality. Drawing upon personal interviews, studio memos, shooting scripts, research in Romania and Hungary, and his own recollections, Lennig has written the definitive account of Lugosi's tragic life. Customer Reviews (11)
Needs to be an "abridged" version
Great for all Lugosi Fans
I Love This Book BUT...
This guy needs a new editor
Fantastic a must for all Lugosi fans |
4. Lugosi: His Life in Films, on Stage, and in the Hearts of Horror Lovers by Author); F. Richard Sheffield (Foreword) Gary Don Rhodes | |
Paperback: 430
Pages
(2006-03-22)
list price: US$35.00 -- used & new: US$35.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0786427655 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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From Lugos to Los Angeles
Excellent !
NOT WHAT YOU ARE EXPECTING...EVEN BETTER!
King of Horror Masterpiece
A "Silents Majority" review of "Lugosi" Reference books generally have a reputation of being full of facts, yet dry in prose. While a bio-bibliography may not be traditionally called "entertainment," this ambitious effort successfully breaches the limitations of such reference books. It is a thought-provoking history of the great Béla Lugosi (1882 - 1956). His career was as varied and tragic, both publicly and privately, as John Barrymore's. His legend remains secure, thanks to "Dracula" (Universal, 1931). The life surrounding the legend has been colorfully illuminated thanks to Gary Don Rhodes. His phenomenal research charts Lugosi's long voyage of fame and infamy, revealing details never before printed. His documentation is truly an achievement and a labor of blood, sweat and love. Lugosi was a lover of style, sports, good living and women. Rhodes provides exhaustive examples of his exploits, both publicized and private. The wealth of photos alone display Lugosi out of his cape as a sociable creature, playful, enthusiastic, an avid reader and a cigar aficionado. A ladies' man, he was married five times. All five marriages are covered in detail - after all, there is curiosity about the love life of a vampire! There is documentation of his stage, screen and even court appearances; critical analysis of his career; and quotes and articles about or by Lugosi. The light side and the dark side are equally exposed. He was a man of strengths and weaknesses - perhaps the most notable and depressing of the latter was his long-term drug addiction. All of these elements are integrated to present a fascinating portrait of a complex artist. Those who are obsessed by the great Hungarian actor will find a sumptuous feast to satisfy their hunger. Even the mildly intrigued will be drawn into this unique individual's world. Lugosi never lost his dignity nor his offbeat sense of humor. His proud Magyar heart kept his spirit intact despite efforts to break it. Rhodes' book unflinchingly sees all and tells all - with intelligence, compassion and devotion. |
5. Bela Lugosi (Midnight Marquee Actors Series) | |
Paperback: 320
Pages
(1995-10)
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Editorial Review Product Description Some of today's foremost horror film writers contributed tothis exploration of Bela Lugosi's work. Customer Reviews (3)
Poor Lugosi, done in once more!
Beware the hand of the Svehlas
The finest retrospective on Lugosi's film and career ever |
6. Bela Lugosi: Midnight Marquee Actors Series Revised by Edited by Gary J. Svehla and Susan Svehla | |
Paperback: 300
Pages
(2007-07-31)
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7. Lugosi: The Man Behind the Cape by Robert Cremer | |
Hardcover: 307
Pages
(1976)
-- used & new: US$125.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0809281376 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (1)
Adjunct book about Bela Lugosi |
8. The Count: The life and films of Bela "Dracula" Lugosi by Arthur Lennig | |
Hardcover: 347
Pages
(1974)
Isbn: 0399113401 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (4)
Informative and Personal biography of one of Hollywood's Greatest Horror personalities.
Never received this book and got no answer from the seller
Excellent
A must read for Bela Lugosi fans. |
9. Bela Lugosi's White Christmas by Paul West | |
Hardcover: 140
Pages
(1972-06)
list price: US$25.00 Isbn: 0060145560 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
10. Bela Lugosi: Master of the MacAbre by Larry Edwards | |
Paperback: 214
Pages
(1997-04)
list price: US$17.95 Isbn: 188111709X Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (4)
Interesting info--but was this a first draft? At one point a paragraph even begins by announcing a "Film review of Spooks Gone Wild:" Did anybody read this thing a second time before going to press? So incredibly sloppy! How can I even believe the basic facts the author presents if he and his editor can't even get sixth grade composition down?
Bela,a review
TRULY FANTASTIC
Even a rating of one star is TOO high for this book. |
11. Films of Bela Lugosi by Richard Bojarski | |
Hardcover: 256
Pages
(1980-11)
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Customer Reviews (1)
Good book for Lugosi fans. |
12. Nightmare of Ecstasy: Life and Art of Edward D. Wood by Rudolph Grey, Edward D. Wood Jr | |
Paperback: 240
Pages
(1995-12-04)
Isbn: 0571176712 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Ecstasy of Jibberish The book's saving grace is that as a whole it paints a complete picture of Mr. Wood's career and personal life.The writer/director's career is extremely complex and has lots of sidebars, but everything seems to be covered.I just wish someone bothered to write a book about Ed Wood, and not assemble a bunch of jibberish. ... Read more |
13. Karloff and Lugosi: The Story of a Haunting Collaboration, With a Complete Filmography of Their Films Together by Gregory William Mank | |
Hardcover: 384
Pages
(1990-01)
list price: US$42.50 Isbn: 089950437X Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Wait
A worthwhile resource and read
Kings of horror given royal treatment The book takes a linear route, and Mank treats it like a slowly unraveling story beginning with Karloff's arrival on the Universal lot to play Frankenstein's monster and ending with his death. In between those events he devotes entire chapters to the eight films Lugosi and Karloff made together: The Black Cat (1934), Gift of Gab (1934), The Raven (1935), The Invisible Ray (1936), Son of Frankenstein (1939), Black Friday (1940), You'll Find Out (1940) and The Body Snatcher (1945). In addition a few chapters are provided in between to fill out the story between movies (including a chapter devoted to Bride of Frankenstein) and separate chapters at the end devoted to the end of each star's life. The chapter on the Black Cat is particularly detailed and informative and makes the book worth the price and the time in and of itself. The 372 pages are packed with information. There are quotes from the stars themselves, their wives, friends, fellow actors and directors. As I said before many of these stories disagree especially when it comes to Lugosi. There are many mini-biographies of such luminaries as James Whale, Dwight Frye, Edgar Ulmer, David Manners, Colin Clive, Peter Lorre, Val Lewton, and just about every other major figure to come in contact with the two actors. There are many great full-page pictures (many that I haven't seen anywhere else). Mank proceeds from the premise of contrasting "Dear Boris" as a gentle beloved distinguished and successful actor and "Poor Bela" as a doomed tragic figure who was misunderstood and a victim of circumstance and his own mismanaged affairs. This is a great hook to give the book some spice, but ultimately it is the weakness of the book. Mank is up front about the fact that he is biased towards Karloff, and I feel he misses the point at times about Lugosi's talent and his ultimate fate. For instance he praises Karloff for knowing when he was in a dog and phoning in his performance and condemns Lugosi for always playing his heart out no matter how bad the film. I disagree with this approach completely. However, despite the sometime distracting Karloff bias, this book is still the best and most informative book I have ever read on the subject. To his credit, Mank tries hard to be fair (who after all is truly unbiased and at least Mank recognizes his) to the point of printing opinions that don't agree with his. I highly recommend this to any fan of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, classic horror movies, old Hollywood and film in general. It is both fascinating and easy to read. ... Read more |
14. Night of Dracula by Christopher Schildt | |
Mass Market Paperback: 192
Pages
(2001-10-02)
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Editorial Review Product Description "Good evening. From the night-cloaked mountains of Transylvania he comes, a sinister figure whose very name is synonymous with the Living Dead. But in the gleaming urban landscapes of the twenty-first century, who truly believes in the bloodthirsty superstitions of the past? Surely there are no such things as vampires, not in this day and age. Or are there? As a mysterious stranger moves among us, pursuing his own unfathomable agenda while feasting upon the throbbing veins of the captivated women who fall irresistibly under his spell, ancient legends prove all too accurate -- and the most celebrated vampire of them all haunts the night once more! Featuring an original introduction by Bela Lugosi Jr., son of the silver screen's greatest Dracula! Customer Reviews (8)
I bought it because Bela Jr. said his Dad would like it
VERY ORIGINAL, VERY INTERESTING
The best contemporary Dracula
Fantastic book!! I can't wait to read Schildt's next book!
Highly recommended Understand: this book is not simply a rehashing of Stoker's story, but rather an original story.And any educated reader will find that the mention of such topics as AIDS is by no means an added distraction or meaningless drivel, but an intelligent, albeit subtle, commentary on such a grave problem.Schildt's social conscience must be admired. Bottom-line: "Night of Dracula" is a well-written, enjoyable story, and well worth buying. ... Read more |
15. Le retour de Bela Lugosi: The final curtain (Collection Horror pictures) (French Edition) by Jean-Claude Michel | |
Paperback: 30
Pages
(1989)
Isbn: 2950226949 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
16. Bela Lugosi and the House of Doom by Dwight Kemper | |
Paperback: 284
Pages
(2009-03-31)
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More Lugosi Fun!!! |
17. The Complete Films of Bella Lugosi by Richard Bojarsky | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(1992-02)
list price: US$15.95 -- used & new: US$41.16 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0806508086 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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FOR ONE THING, IT'S "BELA" |
18. Béla Lugosi | |
Paperback: 106
Pages
(2010-09-11)
list price: US$50.00 -- used & new: US$50.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 6132796207 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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19. Bela Lugosi Signs His Name & Writes ''As Dracula'' Rare. by Bella Lugosi | |
Unknown Binding:
Pages
(1949-01-01)
Asin: B002YEN1BA Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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20. Bela Lugosi Then and Now! (Videosonic Arts, Volume 1) by Bela] Copner, Mike; Barnett, Buddy [Lugosi | |
Paperback:
Pages
(1990)
-- used & new: US$29.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000KW03EG Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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