Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction
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Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction (決定版ゴジラ入門 Hakkō Ketteihan Gojira Nyūmon) is an informational book profiling the Godzilla franchise. Its first edition was released on July 15, 1984.
Information[edit | edit source]
The 181-page book, written by one of Godzilla's creators, Tomoyuki Tanaka, was originally published on July 15, 1984 and obtained multiple re-releases throughout the 1980's and 1990's. This is the 142nd book in the Beginner's Encyclopedia Series, under the Hero subseries, focusing on Godzilla (入門百科シリーズ ヒーロー Godzilla Hyakka Shirīzu Hīrō Gojira, Beginner's Encyclopedia Series - Hero - Godzilla). All of the future editions share the same ISBN number.
Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction contains a multitude of exclusive information about the Showa Godzilla, including the 1954 Godzilla's origin story, how Godzilla's atomic heat ray functions, the holes in Godzilla suits' necks being explained in-universe as being gills, etc; plus information on other Godzilla monsters from Giant Condor to the monsters that existed during the release of the edition in question. The book also features anatomical images of the Godzilla monsters, a complete fight record for all the kaiju, information on weapons, vehicles and alien races, summaries of the Godzilla movies, and other miscellaneous bits of information. It does not feature any information on non-Godzilla series monsters.
Other editions[edit | edit source]
The 7th edition was released on April 20, 1992. The 14th edition was released on November 20, 1996.
Contents[edit | edit source]
Contents of the 14th edition:
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Four-color Frontispiece: Godzilla Appears! 4色口絵 ゴジラあらわる！ Chapter 1: What Kind of Monster is Godzilla? 第1章 ゴジラはどんな怪獣か？
Chapter 2: Death Battle Between Godzilla and Monsters 第2章 ゴジラと怪獣たちの死闘
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Chapter 3: Let's Investigate Godzilla's Secrets 第3章 ゴジラのひみつをさぐろう
Chapter 4: Battle Between Godzilla and Mankind 第4章 ゴジラと人類の戦い
Chapter 5: These Are Godzilla Movies 第5章 これがゴジラ映画だ
Godzilla Term Dictionary ゴジラ用語事典 (p. 176) |
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Full hardcover cover
7th edition dust jacket front
7th edition full dust jacket
14th edition dust jacket front
14th edition full dust jacket
Dream Monster Showdown 1: Godzilla vs. Moguera
Dream Monster Showdown 2: Godzilla vs. Sanda and Gaira
Dream Monster Showdown 3: Godzilla vs. Gezora
See also[edit | edit source]
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