The Complete Films of Vincent Price

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Summary: the complete FEATURE films of Vincent Price
Review: on page 252-253 there's a great picture of Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and John Carradine in 1983 during a photo session for the film "House of the Long Shadows", a movie that i like {however, i hate the character that Arnaz, Jr. played because of his cynicism and lack of respect for traditional horror}. the pictures, incidentally, make up for the lack of coverage of Vincent's other careers! there's pictures of his cartoon characters from Disney and Hanna-Barbera. there's posters for the "Butterfly Ball" project plus numerous print ads for products that appeared in magazines. a picture of him with Alice Cooper is also shown! the rest of this book highlights all 100 of Vincent's FEATURE films, which are anything that is shown in movie theatres. i think the book is great! seeing the pictures and movie posters are like walking through time...i wouldn't have added any negative criticism about the movies because it dampens the mood of the book, which is to be a celebration of his career in movies...but there are several harsh criticisms of his films from critics and Vincent himself, who himself was a critic: of art! the book also contains Vincent's now-legendary comments on his own profession just after wrapping up the 1987-released film "The Offspring". in brief, Price announces that he's tired and bored talking about horror films. it's then explained that the film he just finished maybe caused him to be a bit testy with the reporter. Price had realized after his scenes were complete that the producers/director were filming extreme gore and slasher elements to be aired around his narrative parts and it made him furious that his name and image would be grouped with that TYPE of film once again {1984's "Bloodbath at the House of Death" was pretty gory and Price's appearance clashes with the sadistic storyline}. "The Offspring" was a Tales From the Crypt meets Twilight Zone anthology in which Price plays a town historian in rural Oldfield. a picture from that film (a shot of Price at a desk) is here. GET this book!!!

Rating:
Summary: the complete FEATURE films of Vincent Price
Review: on page 252-253 there's a great picture of Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and John Carradine in 1983 during a photo session for the film "House of the Long Shadows", a movie that i like {however, i hate the character that Arnaz, Jr. played because of his cynicism and lack of respect for traditional horror}. the pictures, incidentally, make up for the lack of coverage of Vincent's other careers! there's pictures of his cartoon characters from Disney and Hanna-Barbera. there's posters for the "Butterfly Ball" project plus numerous print ads for products that appeared in magazines. a picture of him with Alice Cooper is also shown! the rest of this book highlights all 100 of Vincent's FEATURE films, which are anything that is shown in movie theatres. i think the book is great! seeing the pictures and movie posters are like walking through time...i wouldn't have added any negative criticism about the movies because it dampens the mood of the book, which is to be a celebration of his career in movies...but there are several harsh criticisms of his films from critics and Vincent himself, who himself was a critic: of art! the book also contains Vincent's now-legendary comments on his own profession just after wrapping up the 1987-released film "The Offspring". in brief, Price announces that he's tired and bored talking about horror films. it's then explained that the film he just finished maybe caused him to be a bit testy with the reporter. Price had realized after his scenes were complete that the producers/director were filming extreme gore and slasher elements to be aired around his narrative parts and it made him furious that his name and image would be grouped with that TYPE of film once again {1984's "Bloodbath at the House of Death" was pretty gory and Price's appearance clashes with the sadistic storyline}. "The Offspring" was a Tales From the Crypt meets Twilight Zone anthology in which Price plays a town historian in rural Oldfield. a picture from that film (a shot of Price at a desk) is here. GET this book!!!

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Summary: a gem for any price fan
Review: One of the best books on Price I've read. Comes complete with everything but the vintage apple shrunken head apple sculpture kit.
A must for any fan of the, by far, best actor in cinematic hx.

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Summary: A True Pleasure to Read
Review: Some people have passion and some people have PASSION. Lucy Chase Williams has PASSION. It is obvious that anything to do with Price is a joy to this author. Buy it. read it. Enjoy it. From one film fan to another.

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Summary: The Complete Films - And More!
Review: The first part of this coffee-table sized book gives an overview of Vincent Price's life, as well as his career. Obviously not a believer in reincarnation, this section concludes with a quote from Vincent Price himself. "You only get one time around, so why waste a minute of this glorious life?" The remainder of this book discusses every feature film connected with Vincent Price, whether he was the star, co-star, narrator, had a brief cameo or did the voice of an animated character. All 100 entries give the release date of the film, the film studio that made the picture, the running time, whether it was filmed in black and white or color, the cast, the director, the producer, the writer, etc. The next section gives a synopsis of the plot, sometimes followed by quotes from the man himself or other actors appearing in the film, and all concluding with contemporary reviews of the movie. Each entry has at least one photo from the actual film or a candid picture taken on the film set or, at the very least, the accompanying movie poster. Two things struck me while reading this book. One, Vincent Price was a versatile actor who excelled in every genre of film he appeared in, not just horror movies. Two, every actor quoted mentioned his wicked sense of humor, how great he was to get along with, and his professionalism. Of the latter, Gregory Peck summed it up best. "You get a bad piece of material, you do everything you can to improve it...That's what you're supposed to do. That's what Vincent did. I'm sure that he never, in his life, phoned it in, so to speak, or did less than his utmost best..." If you're looking for a book that dishes dirt and recounts gossip, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a comprehensive book of all of Vincent Price's movies, look no further.

Rating:
Summary: The Complete Films - And More!
Review: The first part of this coffee-table sized book gives an overview of Vincent Price's life, as well as his career. Obviously not a believer in reincarnation, this section concludes with a quote from Vincent Price himself. "You only get one time around, so why waste a minute of this glorious life?" The remainder of this book discusses every feature film connected with Vincent Price, whether he was the star, co-star, narrator, had a brief cameo or did the voice of an animated character. All 100 entries give the release date of the film, the film studio that made the picture, the running time, whether it was filmed in black and white or color, the cast, the director, the producer, the writer, etc. The next section gives a synopsis of the plot, sometimes followed by quotes from the man himself or other actors appearing in the film, and all concluding with contemporary reviews of the movie. Each entry has at least one photo from the actual film or a candid picture taken on the film set or, at the very least, the accompanying movie poster. Two things struck me while reading this book. One, Vincent Price was a versatile actor who excelled in every genre of film he appeared in, not just horror movies. Two, every actor quoted mentioned his wicked sense of humor, how great he was to get along with, and his professionalism. Of the latter, Gregory Peck summed it up best. "You get a bad piece of material, you do everything you can to improve it...That's what you're supposed to do. That's what Vincent did. I'm sure that he never, in his life, phoned it in, so to speak, or did less than his utmost best..." If you're looking for a book that dishes dirt and recounts gossip, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a comprehensive book of all of Vincent Price's movies, look no further.

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Summary: MEDIA REVIEWS and LETTERS FROM PRICE'S FRIENDS
Review: The life and career of the "Master ofMenace" continue to bring joy to his countless fans. (He waseven the cover story of a recent USA Today!) Personally, I am veryflattered to see so much attention paid to my own book, four yearsafter publication.

In addition to readers' comments here (bothsigned and anonymous), perhaps people might be interested in theinitial media reviews, as well as excerpts from letters I receivedfrom Price's friends and colleagues.

MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPERREVIEWS

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER (Donald Newlove) "...an honest,often charming survey. Among Citadel's 'The Films of' series, this isone of the best researched (Williams herself is a Yalegrad)..."

FANGORIA (Steve Swires) "...a long overduetribute. Author LCW was a longtime casual friend, but she doesn't lether obvious affection for the actor compromise her critical judgement.Her book is a heartfelt, yet discerning celebration..."

CULTMOVIES (Michael F. Blake, author of "Lon Chaney: The Man of aThousand Faces") "...[takes] the high road by avoiding afannish approach to the text, which makes the difference between ascholarly, informative book vs. one that issycophantic..."

VIDEO WATCHDOG (Tim Lucas) "Thelong-running 'Films of' series published by Citadel Press enters a newera with Lucy Chase Williams' [book]... juicy color illustrations,painstaking research and valuable excerpts from the subject's ownpapers... it is a book of considerable scope and depth, whilemaintaining on every page the senses of humor, sport and dedication tocraft that this exceptional actor brought to his everyundertaking."

SCARLET STREET (Bob Madison, editor,"Dracula: The First Hundred Years" "...her appreciationof his life is the best thing ever written on the man. With herjaunty prose style, she brings Price back to glorious life...[putting]an impressive human persona behind the popular visage. It's the mostextended bio ever provided for a Citadel book, and should remain acornerstone work on Price's life. I cannot recommend the book highlyenough..."

FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES

Thomas Silliman (Director,The Vincent Price Gallery, friend of over 40 years) "You shouldbe congratulated again and again for the incredible job that you didproducing what will surely be regarded as one of the landmarkresources on the life and contributions of the truly great man that weboth loved... I know that Vincent would be grateful to you, too; youhave performed a significant service to his memory that willcontribute greatly to the continuence of his legacy as one of the mostinfluential art educators of this century... You have not justwritten a brilliant book, you have created a testament to achievementand intelligence that will enhance the life of everyone that readsit."

Christopher Lee "You have truly done himjustice."

Cassandra Peterson (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark)"Vincent Price was a hero to me... Your book does himjustice."

Norman Lloyd (Producer/director, costar) "What asplendid book! Vincent would have been pleased, too."

HazelCourt (MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, THE RAVEN) "I loved the book.It's not just a book about the films Vincent made, but an insight intothe fabulous man he was... It could have been just another horror filmbook, but it's much much more than that."

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Summary: The best book on Price's films
Review: This book is THE guide to Vincent Price's films, and until his daughter's bio was just published - had the most complete info on his life as well. It's everything you'd expect within the format of the Complete Films of... series, and lots more! Lots of photos, lots of info - Vincent Price fans must have this. Lucy Chase Williams was a friend of Price's, a fan, even - but anyone who reads this book will know she has done full justice to him. Get this one, get Victoria's book - there's SOME good stuff in the Midnight Marquee book as well.

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Summary: Unmatched in scope and depth.
Review: This is the essential reference to Vincent Price's film career, from high-gloss suspense thrillers of the 40s to the beloved horror films of his later career. Lucy Chase Williams combines professional enthusiasm with painstaking research. Invaluable.

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Summary: Indispensible!
Review: This is the irreplaceable FILMS OF book that Victoria Price, Vincent's daughter, used (I almost want to say plagiarized) on many occasions while she wrote her OWN book on V.P. Compare the writing on movies like SONG OF BERADETTE. Chase Williams' book includes dozens of interviews (including some with top stars), cast-credits on all of Vinnie's movies, synopses, critical commentaries, informative bio -- the whole kit and caboodle. Funny how all the book's amazon.com detractors have the same complaints and speak in the same "voice" -- all the pans are being posted by ONE very jealous, sad individual. Check out legit reviews of this book on legit websites, in magazines and trade papers, and you'll see that this got the four-star ratings it deserved, right up and down the line. Vincent Price would be tremendously proud of this book.

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