Dvd Delirium: The International Guide To Weird And Wonderful Films On Dvd

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Summary: Essential DVD Guide to help you buy the best versions
Review: One of the most frustrating things about DVD is trying to find an accurrate reliable source of information on the content and presentation of feature films on DVD. It amzes me that in this 'information age' that so many books, magazines and websites churn out reviews which are merely plot decriptors - any fool can do this.
But 'DVD Delirium' goes beyond all this. If you are a real film fan (i.e. Hollywood rarely satisifes you), especially with a taste for Horror, SF and Cult Films, you MUST own this book. It provides info on aspect ratios, audio options, cuts, extras etc etc working from an international base, so if you want the ultimate version of that (for example) Dario Argento film, it will tell you which one is the best and closest to the director's original intention.It is especially useful if you live outside the States - I live in the Uk and a shocking number of DVDs here are still cut versions
It also has plot synopses to whet your appetite, but even if you've read 100 reviews of your favourite films, the author will tell you something new. There is a second volume available which is not as exciting (there is one reviewer, Tim Greaves, who is knowledgeable but needs copy editing to my mind)-you can buy it from Aamzon in the UK.
Wherever you are in the world, this book is essential and it will save you money and ensure you end up buying the best possible version of the films you love.
Finally, having worked in the book trade for 20 years I must say this is in my top 3 reference books of all time in terms of depth and quality. BUT IT NOW IF YOU LOVE DVD !

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Summary: GREAT DVD REVIEWS
Review: Wow, what a fantastic book! Nathaniel Thompson, the reviewer, really knows his stuff and has turned me on to so many great DVD's that I would have never have known about. If you rent, or buy DVD's this is a MUST HAVE!