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Prominent horror journalist Heather A. Wixson has recently spent many sleepless nights writing a 444-page love letter to the art of practical effects and the artists who pushed the limits, which she has fittingly titled Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema’s Most Memorable Creatures.
“For Monster Squad, Wixson turns the spotlight on twenty special effects pioneers and artists who helped shape the landscape of modern horror and sci-fi cinema throughout the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. Featuring in-depth interviews with the legendary and visionary creators who share their personal journeys through Hollywood, Monster Squad is a tribute to those who toiled endlessly to help make the impossible possible in so many of our favorite movies, and to all the “Monster Kids” out there who still believe in the magic of practical effects in film to this very day.”
“Featuring several hundred behind-the-scenes photos, and crafted from over 75 hours of interviews, Monster Squad includes comprehensive discussions with Jennifer Aspinall, Gabe Bartalos, Michèle Burke, John Dykstra, Mike Elizalde, Tony Gardner, Alec Gillis, John Goodwin, Kevin Haney, Steve Johnson, Bob Keen, Rick Lazzarini, David Martí, Todd Masters, Bart Mixon, John Rosengrant, Phil Tippett, Brian Wade, Steve Wang, and Tom Woodruff, Jr.”
The book was released by BearManor Media this week.
