Throughout the past decade, journalist Heather Wixson, now the Managing Editor of Daily Dead, has celebrated horror and championed the creative minds that keep the genre moving in exciting directions, and we're so proud that she continues to share this passion with her new book, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures. Following BearManor Media's recent release of Monster Squad, we're excited to announce that in January, Heather will be joined by several of the enthralling subjects of her book at a special autograph signing at Burbank's Dark Delicacies bookstore.
Taking place on Saturday, January 13th at 4:00pm PST, the Dark Delicacies Monster Squad event is the ultimate chance for readers to meet Heather, get a signed copy of her new book, and share in her love of mind-bending practical effects that have dazzled viewers for decades.
Heather will be joined at Dark Delicacies by some of the innovative and influential makeup artists featured in her book, including Michèle Burke, Steve Johnson, Gabe Bartalos, Bart Mixon, and Tom Woodruff, Jr. In addition to chatting with Heather, attendees will have the chance to meet these amazing practical effects gurus at what is sure to be a memorable event for anyone interested in learning more about the artists who created some of cinema's most iconic creatures, including Slimer from Ghostbusters, Pennywise from the Stephen King's IT miniseries, Count Dracula from Bram Stoker's Dracula, and so many more.
More practical effects artists may also be appearing at the Monster Squad book signing, so stay tuned to Daily Dead and keep an eye on Dark Delicacies' official website for more updates. In case you missed it, we also have full details and a look at the book's cover art below.
Now available from BearManor Media, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures shines a light on the artists who have worked tirelessly in the shadows behind the camera to create the jaw-dropping creatures that have haunted big screens and warmed our hearts.
Brimming with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos and fascinating anecdotes in its 444 pages, Monster Squad takes you from humble beginnings in garages to practical effects triumphs on historic studio lots, including 20 in-depth interviews with a wide range of special effects and makeup artists such as Tony Gardner, Michèle Burke, Jennifer Aspinall, Steve Johnson, Brian Wade, Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff, Jr., Todd Masters, and many more.
Monster Squad is now available in hardcover, paperback, and as an eBook from BearManor Media's official website, and you can also find both versions of the book on Amazon. To stay up to date on Monster Squad, be sure to follow the book on Twitter and check out the official synopsis and eye-popping cover art by BeastPop ArtWorks.
Synopsis: "For Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures, journalist Heather Wixson turns the spotlight on twenty special effects pioneers and artists who helped shape the landscape of modern horror and sci-fi cinema throughout the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. Featuring in-depth interviews with the legendary and visionary creators who share their personal journeys through Hollywood, Monster Squad is a tribute to those who toiled endlessly to help make the impossible possible in so many of our favorite movies, and to all the "Monster Kids" out there who still believe in the magic of practical effects in film to this very day.
Featuring several hundred behind-the-scenes photos, and crafted from over 75 hours of interviews, Monster Squad includes comprehensive discussions with Jennifer Aspinall, Gabe Bartalos, Michèle Burke, John Dykstra, Mike Elizalde, Tony Gardner, Alec Gillis, John Goodwin, Kevin Haney, Steve Johnson, Bob Keen, Rick Lazzarini, David Martí, Todd Masters, Bart Mixon, John Rosengrant, Phil Tippett, Brian Wade, Steve Wang, and Tom Woodruff, Jr. About the Author: Heather A. Wixson was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, until she followed her dreams and moved to Los Angeles in 2009. A ten-year veteran entertainment journalist, Wixson fell in love with the world of genre cinema at a very early age, and has spent the last decade carvingout a career as a professional writer and supporter of preserving the history of horror and sci-fi cinema. Throughout her career, she has contributed to various online outlets, including Terror Tube, Dread Central, FEARnet, and is currently the Managing Editor for Daily Dead, the website she's called home since 2013."
Raised on a steady diet of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Derek has been fascinated with fear since he first saw ForeverWare being used on an episode of Eerie, Indiana.
When he’s not writing about horror as the Senior News Reporter for Daily Dead, Derek can be found daydreaming about the Santa Carla Boardwalk from The Lost Boys or reading Stephen King and Brian Keene novels.
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