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'''Shigeru Kayama''' {{Nihongo| | '''Shigeru Kayama''' {{Nihongo|香山 滋|Kayama Shigeru}}, born '''Koji Yamada''' {{Nihongo|山田 鉀治|Yamada Kōji}}, was a [[Japan]]ese [[:Category:Writers|novelist]] and [[:Category:Writers|screenwriter]] known for his works of fantasy and suspense. He is perhaps best recognized as the author of the original story treatment for ''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'', titled ''Project G Review Script'' and later published as a novelization under the name ''[[Kaiju Gojira|Monster Godzilla]]'', as well as its sequel, ''[[Godzilla Raids Again]]''. | ||
Kayama began writing in 1940 while working for the Ministry of Finance, specializing in the [[wikipedia:tanka|tanka]] genre of short poems. In 1946, he was awarded first prize in a competition held by ''The Jewel'' magazine for his short story, ''Orang Pendek's Revenge''.<ref name="JFMS">{{cite book|title=Japan's Favorite Mon-star: The Unauthorized Biography of "The Big G"|author=Ryfle, Steve|date=April 1998|publisher=ECW Press|page=22|isbn=1-55022-348-8}}</ref> Continuing to write for the magazine, he was presented a Newcomer of the Year award by the Detective Story Writers Club of Japan for his second work, ''Curious Stories from the House of Eel'',<ref name="JFMS"/> and decided to begin pursuing the medium full-time in 1949. Due to his incorporation of mutated marine life and unknown creatures in his writings,<ref name="JFMS"/> Kayama was recruited in 1954 by [[Toho]] producer [[Tomoyuki Tanaka]] to refine his ideas for a film involving a giant monster into a tangible story treatment.<ref name="ETMoM">{{cite book|author=Ragone, August|title=[[Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters]]|ed=paperback|date=6 May [[2014]]|publisher=Chronicle Books|page=34|isbn=978-1-4521-3539-7}}</ref> [[Ishiro Honda]], believing the monster should serve as an allegory for nuclear testing, adapted Kayama's story about a sea creature sinking fishing vessels into the screenplay for what would ultimately become ''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]''.<ref name="ETMoM"/> The writer would be brought on again for the company's next [[kaiju]] endeavor, ''[[Half Human]]'', featuring a Yeti monster not unlike the Orang Pendek of his early writings. Due to the success of ''Godzilla'', however, ''Half Human'' was delayed in favor of a Godzilla [[Godzilla Raids Again|sequel]], for which Kayama would also be credited as storywriter. His final work for [[Toho]] came in 1957, helping [[Kaoru Mabuchi|Takeshi Kimura]] to adapt Jojiro Okami's story for ''[[The Mysterians]]'' for the screen. Kayama continued writing sporadically until his death in 1975, at the age of 70. | Kayama began writing in 1940 while working for the Ministry of Finance, specializing in the [[wikipedia:tanka|tanka]] genre of short poems. In 1946, he was awarded first prize in a competition held by ''The Jewel'' magazine for his short story, ''Orang Pendek's Revenge''.<ref name="JFMS">{{cite book|title=Japan's Favorite Mon-star: The Unauthorized Biography of "The Big G"|author=Ryfle, Steve|date=April 1998|publisher=ECW Press|page=22|isbn=1-55022-348-8}}</ref> Continuing to write for the magazine, he was presented a Newcomer of the Year award by the Detective Story Writers Club of Japan for his second work, ''Curious Stories from the House of Eel'',<ref name="JFMS"/> and decided to begin pursuing the medium full-time in 1949. Due to his incorporation of mutated marine life and unknown creatures in his writings,<ref name="JFMS"/> Kayama was recruited in 1954 by [[Toho]] producer [[Tomoyuki Tanaka]] to refine his ideas for a film involving a giant monster into a tangible story treatment.<ref name="ETMoM">{{cite book|author=Ragone, August|title=[[Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters]]|ed=paperback|date=6 May [[2014]]|publisher=Chronicle Books|page=34|isbn=978-1-4521-3539-7}}</ref> [[Ishiro Honda]], believing the monster should serve as an allegory for nuclear testing, adapted Kayama's story about a sea creature sinking fishing vessels into the screenplay for what would ultimately become ''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]''.<ref name="ETMoM"/> The writer would be brought on again for the company's next [[kaiju]] endeavor, ''[[Half Human]]'', featuring a Yeti monster not unlike the Orang Pendek of his early writings. Due to the success of ''Godzilla'', however, ''Half Human'' was delayed in favor of a Godzilla [[Godzilla Raids Again|sequel]], for which Kayama would also be credited as storywriter. His final work for [[Toho]] came in 1957, helping [[Kaoru Mabuchi|Takeshi Kimura]] to adapt Jojiro Okami's story for ''[[The Mysterians]]'' for the screen. Kayama continued writing sporadically until his death in 1975, at the age of 70. | ||
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*''[[Half Human]]'' (1955) - Original story | *''[[Half Human]]'' (1955) - Original story | ||
*''[[The Mysterians]]'' (1957) - Adaptation | *''[[The Mysterians]]'' (1957) - Adaptation | ||
==Selected | ==Selected bibliography== | ||
*''[[Kaiju Gojira|Monster Godzilla]]'' (1954) - Original story | *''[[Kaiju Gojira|Monster Godzilla]]'' (1954) - Original story | ||
*''Monster Picture Story: Godzilla'' (1955) - Original story | *''Monster Picture Story: Godzilla'' (1955) - Original story | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Takeo Murata]] | *[[Takeo Murata]] | ||
*[[Kaoru Mabuchi | *[[Kaoru Mabuchi]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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Shigeru Kayama (香山 滋 Kayama Shigeru), born Koji Yamada (山田 鉀治 Yamada Kōji), was a Japanese novelist and screenwriter known for his works of fantasy and suspense. He is perhaps best recognized as the author of the original story treatment for Godzilla, titled Project G Review Script and later published as a novelization under the name Monster Godzilla, as well as its sequel, Godzilla Raids Again.
Kayama began writing in 1940 while working for the Ministry of Finance, specializing in the tanka genre of short poems. In 1946, he was awarded first prize in a competition held by The Jewel magazine for his short story, Orang Pendek's Revenge.[1] Continuing to write for the magazine, he was presented a Newcomer of the Year award by the Detective Story Writers Club of Japan for his second work, Curious Stories from the House of Eel,[1] and decided to begin pursuing the medium full-time in 1949. Due to his incorporation of mutated marine life and unknown creatures in his writings,[1] Kayama was recruited in 1954 by Toho producer Tomoyuki Tanaka to refine his ideas for a film involving a giant monster into a tangible story treatment.[2] Ishiro Honda, believing the monster should serve as an allegory for nuclear testing, adapted Kayama's story about a sea creature sinking fishing vessels into the screenplay for what would ultimately become Godzilla.[2] The writer would be brought on again for the company's next kaiju endeavor, Half Human, featuring a Yeti monster not unlike the Orang Pendek of his early writings. Due to the success of Godzilla, however, Half Human was delayed in favor of a Godzilla sequel, for which Kayama would also be credited as storywriter. His final work for Toho came in 1957, helping Takeshi Kimura to adapt Jojiro Okami's story for The Mysterians for the screen. Kayama continued writing sporadically until his death in 1975, at the age of 70.
Selected filmography
- Godzilla (1954) - Original story / lyrics ["Prayer for Peace"]
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) - Original story
- Half Human (1955) - Original story
- The Mysterians (1957) - Adaptation
Selected bibliography
- Monster Godzilla (1954) - Original story
- Monster Picture Story: Godzilla (1955) - Original story
- Godzilla (1955) - Original story
- Half Human (1955) - Original story
- Moguera (1958) - Original story
- Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) - Original story
Gallery
Shigeru Kayama with novelist Masayuki Jo
See also
References
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