Description
A jubilant celebration of the greatest VHS cover art in all its gory glory, which inspired, scared, and delighted viewers.For anyone who frequented a video store in the ‘80s or ‘90s, the styles are instantly recognizable: surprisingly beautiful paintings of fanged and winged monsters; ridiculously lurid depictions of young men and women in peril; outsider art; absurdly overstuffed photo montages. Embodying the anything-goes ethos of an era when obscure, cheaply produced movies -- usually with supernatural story lines and bottom-drawer special effects -- could be distributed throughout the world and watched from the comfort of one’s living room. From direct-to-video oddities to major studio releases. drawing on the expansive collection of world-renowned horror expert Stephen Jones, this collects nearly 500 pieces of period artwork, accompanied by detailed captions and history of each. In addition to front-cover images and full-sleeve spreads, it includes examples of promotional posters and freestanding original artwork that was incorporated into box designs. Including a foreword from beloved cult director Joe Dante (Gremlins, The ‘Burbs) and commentary from horror luminaries such as Ramsey Campbell, Mick Garris, Stephen King and many more, Videotapes from Hell is a garish and jubilant celebration of a lost genre ripe for rediscovery. ISBN: 9781493077953
Product Details
Cover: Hardcover
Page Count: 224
Dimensions: 8.0 (w) x 10.0 (h) x 0.0 (d)