Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters

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Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters
Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters
Author(s) August Ragone
Publisher Chronicle Books LLC
Publish date November 1, 2007 (Hardcover),
May 6, 2014 (Paperback)
Genre Autobiographical, Cinematography, Special Effects, History,
Japanese Cinema
ISBN Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0811860787
ISBN-13: 978-0811860789
Paperback
ISBN-10: 1452135398
ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-3539-7
Defending the Earth with ULTRAMAN, GODZILLA, and FRIENDS in the GOLDEN AGE OF JAPANESE SCIENCE FICTION FILM

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters is a 2007 American documentary book written by August Ragone.

Information

The book documents the life and film career of Eiji Tsuburaya and the some of the history of his company Tsuburaya Productions up to the production of Ultraman Max. Details of Tsuburaya include his technical wizardry, such as the invention of the modern camera crane and the giant pool used for water battles, his dreams of flying, and the history of Godzilla films and television shows in the Ultra Series during his lifetime.

Description

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Contents

  • Contents (p. 13)
  • Introduction (p. 14)
  • Chapter 1: Head in the Clouds (p. 16)
  • Chapter 2: Innovations, War, and Occupation (p. 24)
  • Chapter 3: The Roar Heard Around the World (p. 32)
  • Chapter 4: Master of Monsters (p. 48)
    • (p. 72) Collaborating with the Master by Ed Godziszewski
  • Chapter 5: The House that Eiji Built (p. 74)
  • Chapter 6: Hero from the Stars (p. 113)
    • (p. 132) The Ultra Zone: From the Inner Mind to the Outer Limits by August Ragone
  • Chapter 7: The Monsters' Last Hurrah (p. 134)
  • Chapter 8: The Ultra Aftermath (p. 150)
    • (p. 158) Working at the Family Store by Akira Tsuburaya
  • Chapter 9: Farewell to the Master (p. 161)
    • (p. 176) Life with the Tsuburayas by Brad Warner
  • Chapter 10: The Legacy (p. 178)
    • (p. 182) Eiji's Creations: 50 Years On by Norman England
    • (p. 184) Collecting Eiji Tsuburaya by Mark Nagata
  • Selected Filmography: Key Japanese Films and International Releases (p. 192)
  • Acknowledgements & Dedications (p. 200)
  • Index (p. 201)

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