{"product_id":"videotapes-from-hell","title":"VIDEOTAPES FROM HELL","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\n\nFrom direct-to-video oddities to major studio releases. drawing on the expansive collection of world-renowned horror expert \u003cstrong\u003eStephen Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\n\nIncluding a foreword from beloved cult director \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Dante\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGremlins, The ‘Burbs\u003c\/em\u003e) and commentary from horror luminaries such as \u003cstrong\u003eRamsey Campbell, Mick Garris, Stephen King\u003c\/strong\u003e and many more, \u003cem\u003eVideotapes from Hell\u003c\/em\u003e is a garish and jubilant celebration of a lost genre ripe for rediscovery.\n\nISBN: 9781493077953\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59642328809758,"sku":"VIDHEH","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/vidheh-videotapes-from-hell.jpg?v=1784510122","url":"https:\/\/shop.budsartbooks.com\/products\/videotapes-from-hell","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}