Classic Monsters Modern Art

<B>Explore the groundbreaking (and terrifying) pantheon of monsters from the 20th century’s greatest films and fiction interpreted by the world’s most exciting contemporary artists and illustrators in <I>Classic Monsters, Modern Art</I>!</B><BR><BR>What we now know as horror was born on a rainy night in 1816, when a candle-lit writing contest between famous friends spawned <I>Frankenstein</I>... and eventually grew into an international genre and film sensation! <I>Classic Monsters, Modern Art</I> documents and reimagines the trajectory of Gothic horror––from film’s silent era all the way to the turn of the millennium.<BR> <BR>Featuring exclusive artwork from more than 65 artists and a richly detailed chronicle from genre expert Anthony Taylor, this incredible volume brings together the canonical and the contemporary to create a truly original, timeless experience: a riveting journey through the history of film’s most iconic monsters by way of modern art.<BR> <BR><b>ICONIC MONSTERS: </b>From Frankenstein’s monster to Count Dracula, Elvira to Godzilla, King Kong to Freddy Kruger, this is the definitive visual compendium of the greatest movie monsters.<BR> <BR><B>65+ ARTISTS: </B>This book breathes new life into beloved classics, featuring exclusive artwork from more than 65 contemporary illustrators, cartoonists, and painters.<BR> <BR><B>TIMELESS QUALITY: </B>This hardcover volume provides a deluxe experience, with full-color artwork of the highest caliber and a design firmly entrenched in the genre that inspired it. A gorgeous coffee-table book that will stand the test of time.