Books

8 1/2 x 11"
224 pp, 157 photos & illustrations
$25

Spotlighting unhailed directors--Herschell Gordon Lewis, Russ Meyer, Larry Cohen, Ray Dennis Steckler, Ted V. Mikels, Doris Wishman and others--who have been critically consigned to the ghettos of gore and sexploitation films. In-depth interviews focus on philosophy, while anecdotes entertain as well as illuminate theory. 13 interviews, numerous essays, A-to-Z of film personalities, "Favorite Films" list, quotations, bibliography, filmography, film synopses, and index.

"Flicks like these are subversive alternatives to the mind control propagated by the mainstream media"
Iron Horse

"Whether discussing the ethics of sex and violence on the screen, film censorship, or their personal motivation...the interviews are intelligent, enthusiastic and articulate."
Small Press

" . . . a succulent compendium of interviews, essays, lists, stills and posters . . . " Film Comment

"This book is a must for anyone truly interested in the history of the cinema. It shows the fallacy of most so-called 'complete' histories of film. This book is where future film historians will have to begin . . . it's fun and incredibly strange."
Film Folio