It Came From 1957 A Critical Guide to the Year's Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films |
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| Author:
| Craig, Rob |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7777-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $25.00USD $2.50 |
Book Description:
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America in the 1950s was a cauldron of contradictions. Advances in technology chafed against a grimly conservative political landscape. The decade, huddled under the fear of nuclear holocaust, was also dedicated to all things futuristic. These forces collided in 1957, when 57 movies of the science fiction, horror and fantasy variety were shown in the US. Each of these films addressed and reflected some of the many socio-political topics of the day, and several are exceptional examples...
More DescriptionAmerica in the 1950s was a cauldron of contradictions. Advances in technology chafed against a grimly conservative political landscape. The decade, huddled under the fear of nuclear holocaust, was also dedicated to all things futuristic. These forces collided in 1957, when 57 movies of the science fiction, horror and fantasy variety were shown in the US. Each of these films addressed and reflected some of the many socio-political topics of the day, and several are exceptional examples of their genres.