The Big Book Of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol 2: 1984-2014 (volume 2)
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John LeMay
So, think you know all there is to know about the Heisei and Millennium Godzilla and Gamera films? Think you couldn't possibly learn anything new about them? Think again, this sequel to So, think you know all there is to know about the Heisei and Millennium Godzilla and Gamera films? Think you couldn't possibly learn anything new about them? Think again, this sequel toThe Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol 1: 1954-1980 The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol 1: 1954-1980 picks up in 1984 covering not only picks up in 1984 covering not onlyThe Return of Godzilla The Return of Godzilla, but even the kaiju space whales of , but even the kaiju space whales ofSayonara Jupiter Sayonara Jupiter. From there explore the bizarre history of . From there explore the bizarre history ofPulgasari Pulgasari (1985) shot in North Korea by a director kidnapped by Kim Jong-Il, then take a dip with the plesiosaur prop from Toho's aborted (1985) shot in North Korea by a director kidnapped by Kim Jong-Il, then take a dip with the plesiosaur prop from Toho's abortedNessie Nessie movie used in movie used inPrincess from the Moon Princess from the Moon (1987). Next up, chart the highs and lows of Toho's Heisei Godzilla series and (1987). Next up, chart the highs and lows of Toho's Heisei Godzilla series andYamato Takeru Yamato Takeru (1994). Witness the ascension of Gamera and Mothra after the death of Godzilla in 1995's (1994). Witness the ascension of Gamera and Mothra after the death of Godzilla in 1995'sGodzilla vs. Destroyah Godzilla vs. Destroyah. Then wonder at the many strange dai-kaiju eiga produced after the Millennium Godzilla series finished its run such as . Then wonder at the many strange dai-kaiju eiga produced after the Millennium Godzilla series finished its run such asBig Man Japan Big Man Japan (2007) and (2007) andMonster X Strikes Back Monster X Strikes Back (2008). Still think you know it all about dai kaiju eiga? Did you know the original story concept for (2008). Still think you know it all about dai kaiju eiga? Did you know the original story concept forMothra 3 Mothra 3 had the big bug battling Rodan in feudal Japan? Or that Yumi Kanayama was the first ever female suit performer as Super Gyaos in had the big bug battling Rodan in feudal Japan? Or that Yumi Kanayama was the first ever female suit performer as Super Gyaos inGamera Guardian of the Universe Gamera Guardian of the Universe? Did you know 1984's ? Did you know 1984'sThe Return of Godzilla The Return of Godzilla actually evolved from an attempt to revive 1955's aborted actually evolved from an attempt to revive 1955's abortedBride of Godzilla Bride of Godzilla script? Or that the 1998 script? Or that the 1998Godzilla Godzilla actually caused popular toy company Trendmasters to go bankrupt? If you think you've already read every good book on Japanese Giant Monsters, think again! actually caused popular toy company Trendmasters to go bankrupt? If you think you've already read every good book on Japanese Giant Monsters, think again!Wait there's more!!! This book also offers reviews of Tsuburaya Production's Ultraman movies starting with 2004's Wait there's more!!! This book also offers reviews of Tsuburaya Production's Ultraman movies starting with 2004'sUltraman: The Next Ultraman:
