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The Screen Chills Companion, 1931–1939: Films of the Golden Age of Hollywood Horror

This well-researched study covers some well-trodden ground, but Fellner uncovers rarities and lost titles that amplify the volume’s value. Plus, there’s something quaintly appealing about movie critics trying to make sense of mad scientists and monkey costumes.
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British Children’s Literature of the 19th Century

An affordable and expansive source that will support undergraduate reference and early-stage research. It will also be of use to lay readers interested in the subject and to literature collectors.
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Hollywood Boozers, Brawlers and Hard-Luck Cases: Fifteen Ill-Fated Actors of the Golden Age

Though these actors are mostly unknown today, movie mavens will lap up Wagner’s book. This is Hollywood Babylon for “B” movie stars.

The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball: A Complete Record of Teams, Leagues and Seasons, 1876–2019

This edition’s integration of historical narratives with records elevates it beyond a reference work to a compelling chronicle of baseball history. Johnson and Wolff’s remarkable achievement, indispensable for baseball enthusiasts and historians, ensures that the vibrant history of the minors endures.
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Mitzi Gaynor: Her Life and Career

Gaynor’s recent passing and the lack of other biographies on her should generate some interest in this volume, but it is primarily a surface-level recounting of her life and work.
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Heroes of the New Hollywood: Hoffman, Hackman, Nicholson, Pacino, Duvall, and De Niro in the ’70s

Lalande relies heavily on speculation tinged with Freudian analysis, yet his conclusions about the enduring power of these performances are well worth reading. This is a valuable exploration of these cinematic legends’ impact on film and popular culture.
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King Vidor in Focus: On the Filmmaker’s Artistry and Vision

Film aficionados and scholars will welcome this informative and sympathetic book-length Vidor study, the first since 1988’s King Vidor, American by Raymond Durgnat and Scott Simmon.

Queer Horror: A Film Guide

An essential reference guide with engaging writing that shines. This is an exhaustive and valuable encyclopedia of the hits and misses of queer horror cinema. Genre fans will find plenty of titles to add to their watchlist.
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Hollywood Sex Comedies, 1953–1964: A Critical Analysis of 25 Films

Classic-movie fans will find this an entertaining overview of the genre and probably some of their favorite films. Some may even add one or several new titles to their to-watch list.
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