The Haunted World of Mario Bava

Well written and worth reading.

If like me you love Bava, but can't quite afford the super expensive Tim Lucas book on the director, this is a nice alternative. The author writes very well, although slightly biased (some of Bava's work was flat out bad). All of Mario's work receives intense and lengthy reviews, and there is nice selection of interviews. The great behind the scenes photos are the icing on the cake.

I have to admit that I do know the author so we'll get that up front. This is a very nice look at Mario Bava's career. There are many wonderful photographs, stills, posters etc that you don't see too often. Another plus is the book is a bit oversized which allows for larger size photos and text. Well worth picking up (especially if you can get it for under the cover price).

Wonderful book - covers the directors life as well as a detailed look at all his films. Before I read this I was only familiar with "Black Sunday" and "Black Sabbath" - this book caused me to seek out & watch more of Bava's films.

Item as described, fast shipping. Very well packaged. Great seller.

Also got this sooner than expected. Great book on a great director that I have liked since I was a kid.

A highly worthwhile addition to the bookshelf of any cinema buff, loaded with informative, well-written text and jam-packed with stunning visuals. Well worth owning!

great book the pictures in it worth the buy

This book is absolutely essential for all fans of Mario Bava. The information contained (as well as the terrific selection of lobby cards and foreign movie posters) makes this a wonderful addition to any Italian film fan's library. Well done and thank you Troy!

Dies ist bereits der 3 Band in der "Directors Series" dieses Verlages (nach Ruggero Deodato und Dario Argento). Der Band ist liebevoll aufgemacht mit vielen S/W-Bildern und auch ein paar in Farbe. Für meinen Geschmack war der mit 352 Seiten dicke Band fast etwas zu ausführlich. Bei allen drei Regisseuren handelt es sich um Kultfiguren des italienischen B-Movies mit einem Hang zum Horror. Schade dass man sich vermehrt auf die etablierten Filmemacher konzentriert (Bava, Argento) statt auf die "Enfants Terrible" wie Deodato, Fulci, Mattei, Lenzi und wie sie alle heissen.

I received the book expecting the huge tome that the first one was, it is actually half the thickness, but is updated, has many photos and posters of Bava's films, lots of interviews, including Barbara Steele no less. Actually, it is more of a companion book to the first volume, as it has so much in it that isn't just straight duplication. The two books compliment each other and are a very good buy, especially in view of the exorbitant prices that Tim Lucas book commands, that should be reprinted as soon as possible. I have no reservations in whole heartedly recommending this superb book, nicely laid out and with a beautiful poster from "Kill Baby Kill" as it's very colourful cover, very eye catching.

Sou um grande fã dos filmes do mestre Mario Bava e fiquei muito empolgado quando vi este livro aqui na Amazon pelo valor de R$ 191,63. Pensei comigo: um livro importado dos USA, com mais de 200 páginas coloridas, com frete grátis, por este valor... Comprei. O livro veio rápido (3 dias), o que eu estranhei por se tratar de um livro "importado". Quando desempacotei e manuseei o livro, fiquei surpreso... Percebi que a capa foi impressa em um papel de gramatura baixa. O miolo, apesar de colorido, foi feito em papel comum, em tamanho carta, sem brilho, aparentando ter sido impresso com uma impressora jato de tinta. Não vou entrar no mérito do conteúdo ou da diagramação do livro... Mas por se tratar de Mario Bava, um diretor que se destacava pelo extraordinário uso da cor em seus filmes, esperava que o material viesse ao menos em um papel couché, para que se pudesse apreciar as imagens que recheiam o livro. Enfim, vou dar 3 estrelas pelo conteúdo, mas não esperem qualidade de impressão.

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