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I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: The Book (Paperback)

by Don Glut (Author)
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In 1953, a nine-year-old boy watched a prehistoric film called Beast From 20,000 Fathoms featuring the special effect magic of Ray Harryhausen. Enthralled by the movie but unsatisfied with what was available for at-home movie consumption, he decided to make his own science fiction thriller from dinosaurs to superheroes. This volume takes a firsthand look at the movie-making career of Don Glut. Beginning with his first movie, Diplodocus At Large, at age nine, it explores Glut's various attempts and the increasingly creative processes he used to bring his vision to life. Through the course of the work, Glut discusses his filmmaking experiences at the University of Southern California; the inspiration he received (and gave) through fanzines such as Famous Monsters of Filmland and Castle of Frankenstein; and the interest which his movies still generate. Films discussed include The Earth Before Man, Spy Smasher vs. the Purple Monster, Dinosaur Valley Girls, and Frankenstein Meets Dracula. A chronological filmography lists each of Glut's 41 films with notes regarding cast and a brief synopsis.

About the Author
Donald F. Glut is a prolific book and article writer, and movie producer-director. Among his many works are Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia (1997) and its Supplement 1 (1999), Supplement 2 (2002), Supplement 3 (2003), Supplement 4 (2006), Jurassic Classics (2001) and Carbon Dates (1999). He lives in Burbank, California.

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  • Paperback: 229 pages
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company (June 18, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786430419
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786430413
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,831,659 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don Glut was my idol!, February 15, 2009
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Back in the 1960s, when Don Glut began making movies as a teenager, he was my idol. I'd read about him in the pages of FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND, and see photos of his makeups and stills from his movies. They always looked amazing, and I found the idea of someone just a few years older than me making his own movies to be INCREDIBLY exciting. So I was thrilled when I found that Don had documented those great days in a book and also a DVD. I'm sure anyone who has dreamed of making movies when they were a kid--so much easier today than it was back then--will enjoy this book. Plus Don's an excellent writer, and makes the whole thing very fun and engaging. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Inspiring, December 11, 2007
This is an enjoyable book for anyone who has ever considered even thinking about making movies. Full of funny anecdotes and recollections of his teenage film 'career', this book will inspire anyone to just grab their camcorder, round up a few friends, and shoot a little movie all their own... regardless of quality. Highly recommended.
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