Not a book to be read in one sitting but a fantastic book to dip into after watching one of franco s films, or to look up fascinating notes on the production of these movies a must for jess franco fans. The second volume in stephen throwers monumental study of jess francos cinematic delirium, covering the years 1975 to his death in 20. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Volume 1 is of much more interest to me, since im only up to 1970 in franco s genre filmography and doubt ill venture too far into his later1970s films. Mar 18, 2020 stephen thrower deserves a medal for all the years of extensive and headacheinducing research that went into producing these two volumes of writings on the films of cult director jess franco.
We will be reprinting murderous passions in september 2019 in full colour. One could write a book on this film alone and franco author stephen thrower is on hand for two special features, in the land of franco part 1, a tour through familiar portuguese locations for such franco films as a virgin among the living dead, and jess francos golden years, a consideration of the unique golden films internacional features he. Spanish filmmaker jesus franco aka jess franco directed more than 180 films in a career spanning six decades, making him one of the most prolific directors. While the nerd collector in me likes the idea of my book being worth that, i much prefer the book be available to people who want to readsupport franco, thrower and a small press. We will be reprinting murderous passions in september 2019 in full colour the book is available in two editions from sap.
He was only six years old when he started composing music under the protection of his brother enrique. Apr 01, 2020 this book the first in a twovolume set delves into the first half of francos career and shines a light into the darkest corners of the franco filmography and uncovers previously unknown and unsuspected facts about their casts, crews and production histories. May 25, 2018 stephen thrower has devoted five years to examining each and every franco film. Signed and numbered special edition, below, limited to 300 copies, in a cloth, foil blocked cover with inserted colour plate, plus limited 7. Stephen thrower casts a languorous zoom lens at jess francos life and career in his new book, murderous passions. This book the first in a twovolume set delves into the first half of francos career and shin. One thing about the book is that its very crossreferential highlighting actors, crew, eccentricities, or even entire plots that pop up in many other franco movies over the years. Included in the 100page book are photographs of items left behind by franco at hotel quetzal in southern france during the shooting of mandinga in 1975. His sexually charged, fearlessly personal style of filmmaking has never been. Additionally, tatjana pavlovic s inspired analysis of jess franco as the inverted, ironic figure of his namesake, the dictator, in her book despotic bodies and transgressive bodies. Our film nerd journey into the world of jess franco. The book has a forward by actress monica swinn, a wonderful introduction to what constitutes a franco film experience, a section on the eurocine production company and a conversation between the author and franco and his muse, lina romay conducted in 2010.
The delirious cinema of jesus franco strange attractor press thrower. His sexually charged, fearlessly personal style of continue reading. The delirious cinema of jesus franco volume 2 strange attractor press thrower, stephen on. Ably assisted by the esteemed critic and researcher julian grainger, thrower shines a light into the darkest corners of the franco filmography and uncovers previously unknown and. This book the second in a twovolume set delves into the latter half of franco s career, covering titles including shining sex, barbed wire dolls, swedish nympho slaves, and lilian the perverted virgin. Spanish filmmaker jesus franco aka jess franco directed more than 180 films in a career spanning six decades, making him one of the most.
With murderous passions, stephen thrower has helped to place the late jess francos films in a proper context for further study by those who find themselves ensnared in the ludicrously prolific spanish filmmakers vast web. So, if you want the definite word on the great jess franco then buy this book. Not a book to be read in one sitting but a fantastic book to dip into after watching one of francos films, or to look up fascinating notes on the production of these movies a must for jess franco fans. As for the book, if someone knows nothing about franco yet, they might find it intriguing or they might be left thinking theyve delved into one subgenre too far. Jess jess franco is an iconic figure in world cinema.
This book the first in a twovolume set delves into the first half of. The title of this book is flowers of perversion and it was written by stephen thrower, julian grainger. The delirious cinema of jesus franco hardback by stephen thrower, julian grainger and a great selection of related books, art. I actually prefer his writing to tombs although i respect him tremendously especially for mondo macabro. This bookthe second in a twovolume setdelves into the latter half of francos career. Thrower also includes francos unfinished projects which there are many. That book is jess franco ou les prosperites du bis by alain petit. Murderous passions jesus franco stephen thrower signed. This book the second in a twovolume setdelves into the latter half of franco s career, covering titles including shining sex, barbed wire dolls, swedish nympho slaves, and lilian the perverted virgin. His sexually charged, fearlessly personal style of filmmaking has never. Cinema of jesus jess franco by stephen thrower coil, cyclobe signed deluxe ed 0 w 7 vinyl. This book the first in a twovolume set delves into the first half of francos career and shines a light into the darkest corners of the franco filmography and uncovers previously unknown and unsuspected facts about their casts, crews and production histories. Flowers of perversion, volume 2 the disturbing, exciting, and defiantly avantgarde films of jes s jess franco, director of such films as vampyros lesbos and lilian the perverted virgin.
The worlds most dangerous filmmaker released last january, stephen throwers flowers of perversion due come valentines day, and now wayne state university press the films of jess franco in between. The films of jess franco download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Being a bachelor of law and an easyread novel writer under the pseudonym david khume, he signed on to. Jesus jess franco is an iconic figure in world cinema. The delirious cinema of jesus franco stephen thrower booktopia.
The delirious cinema of jesus franco 2015 jess franco, memorias del tio jess 2004 autobiography, in spanish stephane du mesnilot, jess franco energies du fantasme 2004, in french alain petit, manacoa files 19941999, in french. Spanish culture from francisco franco to jesus franco, would help flesh out the historical context of his spanish period. Volume 1 is of much more interest to me, since im only up to 1970 in francos genre filmography and doubt ill. Jess franco, who has died aged 82, was a dedicated exponent of weird sex who leaves a vast and complex body of work. Both the design of the book and the dust jacket are specific to the limited edition. Thrower also interviewed franco and lina romay in 2010, and while the abundance of franco commentary on the various dvd releases of. I bought this but a few days ago and i cant put the damn thing down.
Yes, i would like to read a franco book by thrower. Jess and lina romay left the hotel hurriedly, abandoning a suitcase containing numerous script treatments, annotated story outlines and poster ideas, all of which are reproduced in the book. The delirious cinema of jesus franco volume 1 strange attractor press thrower, stephen, grainger, julian on. In the world of jess franco freedom was the key, and he pushed at the. I am happy with macdonoughs book, dont think i could take another one, even by thrower. The films of jess franco download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Murderous passions the delirious cinema of jesus franco. Click download or read online button to get the films of jess franco book now. Murderous passions jesus franco stephen thrower signed deluxe. It is a meaty volume and although a bit pricey its worth every freaken cent. Author stephen thrower this time without julian grainger has completed his monumental study of the films of director jess franco. The delirious cinema of jesus franco by stephen thrower. Stephen thrower is the acclaimed author of beyond terror.
Stephen thrower has devoted five years to examining each and every franco film. He is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative historians of exploitation and underground cinema writing today. Stephen thrower is responsible for my favorite film book ever published nightmare usa and he. So much knowledge and information on jess franco and his films a better tome will never be written. His sexually charged, fearlessly personal style of filmmaking has never been in vogue with mainstream critics, but for lovers of the strange and sadoerotic he is a magician, spinning his unique and disturbing dream worlds from the cheapest of budgets. Mar 26, 2019 stephen thrower has devoted five years to examining each and every franco film.
Orlof and the arthorror masterpiece necronomicon, to his grisly psychokiller opus exorcism in 1974. This book the first in a twovolume set delves into the first half of francos career. Stephen throwers work on jess franco is invaluable and treats this master of exploitation cinema with the respect he truly deserves. Clips of the numero uno jess jesus franco, our bosshero the main man. I can read everything i want about jess franco online anyhow, why spend money on a book. Thrower is so exhaustive and the book coming in august promises to be a scholarly look at jess films. This bookthe second in a twovolume setdelves into the latter half of francos career, covering titles including shining sex, barbed wire dolls, swedish nympho slaves, and lilian the perverted virgin. Jes s jess franco is an iconic figure in world cinema. This book the first in a twovolume set delves into the first half of franco s career.
This one is neither, just kind of a look weve seen before, so far. The delirious cinema of jesus franco,by stephen thrower of coil, cyclobe, and julian grainger, published by strange attractor press. Volume 1, the delirious cinema of jesus franco by stephen thrower. Mar 16, 2015 stephen thrower s work on jess franco is invaluable and treats this master of exploitation cinema with the respect he truly deserves. When jesus jess franco won a prestigious spanish goya award in 2009, it represented a victory from below, a truly grassroots push from fan communities. This book the first in a twovolume set delves into the first half of francos career and shines a light into the darkest corners of the franco filmography and uncovers previously unknown and. The delirious cinema of jesus franco by stephen thrower june 25, 2015 hardcover. Thrower shines a light into the darkest corners of the franco filmography and.
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