The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide: The definitive handbook for comic book film fans

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide: The definitive handbook for comic book film fans
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Helen O'Hara
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 237,Width 185
Category/GenreFilm guides and reviews
ISBN/Barcode 9781787392601
ClassificationsDewey:791.43652
Audience
General
Illustrations 150 clr images

Publishing Details

Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
Imprint Carlton Books Ltd
Publication Date 5 September 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide is a thrilling journey through the history of the world's favourite movie genre. From the early glories of Superman and Tim Burton's Batman, to the modern dominance of Marvel and DC's cinematic universes, this book celebrates the stars, stunts and special effects that have brought dozens of legendary comic book heroes to the big screen. Featuring a blend of reviews, lists, features and interviews covering everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to cult classics like Dredd and The Rocketeer, this is a celebration of superhero movies unlike anything else in the market.

Author Biography

Helen O'Hara is a film journalist and editor-at-large for Empire, the world's biggest film magazine. Born in Northern Ireland, she qualified as a barrister but took a position at Empire instead of the bar, where she spent more than a decade interviewing most of Hollywood's A-list and covering big events from Comic-Con to the Oscars. She now writes for the Daily Telegraph, The Pool, Grazia and GQ. She is a regular commentator on the BBC, co-hosts the Empire podcast and has hosted events for the Barbican, BFI and at Cannes.