Yesterday's Tomorrows: The Golden Age of Science Fiction Movies - Revised Edition

"Gorgeous... one full-page poster (or the occasional lobby card) on the one side of a spread; a page of accompanying text on the other.... features striking, colorful and clean design all around (courtesy of In Churl Yo), both in step with modern typography and overall approach to the page while exhibiting just the right amount of retro influence without getting hokey. Each spotlighted film is discussed in an essay that’s part art appreciation and part film criticism, with historical perspectives seaping into each."-- Rod Lott, Flick AttackWelcome to the Golden Age of science fiction movies and posters. Rediscover through these stunning posters all your favorite directors, actors, poster artists, and monsters: Roger Corman, Albert Kallis, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Leonard Nimoy, Peter Graves, the 50-Foot Woman, Ray Harryhausen, Bert I. Gordon, Robbie the Robot, Jack Arnold, Reynold Brown, Clint Eastwood, the Wasp Woman, Reptilicus, and more. With gorgeous reproductions of classic and highly collectible SF posters, as well as classic stills and lobby cards, and an entertaining and witty look at the SF movies of 1950s and 1960s. Yesterday's Tomorrows is the book no fan should be without!"According to director Edward Bernds, Zsa Zsa Gabor was such a joy to work with that producer Ben Schwalb required ulcer surgery halfway through the production." -- on Queen of Outer Space (1958)"This beautiful Reynold Brown poster is one of the most gloriously goofy of the era. Note the carefree grace displayed by our heroine as she rides perched in the spider’s dripping fangs." -- on Tarantula (1955)"These are no ordinary giant crabs." -- on Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) Read more