Vincent Price [Paperback]

Gary J. Svehla and Susan Svehla (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 1998

The fourth volume in the highly acclaimed Midnight Marquee Actors Series covers the film work of horror icon Vincent Price. In addition to his films, there is a chapter devoted to his radio work and another covering the stage play Diversions and Delights. The book also includes a never before published interview with Mr. Price by historian/author Lawrence French. A must for Vincent Price lovers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book takes an indepth look at the film work of one of America's favorite actors, Vincent Price. The book also includes a chapter on his radio work and the stage production of Diversions and Delights. Includes a filmography and television credits as well as over 200 photographs. -- From the publisher

About the Author

Gary J. Svehla and Susan Svehla have contributed to many volumes on film including the Midnight Marquee Actors Series: Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney, Jr. They also run FANEX, a film convention in the Baltimore area, and publish a film magazine Gary began 35 years when he was 13.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Midnight Marquee Press (October 30, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887664211
• ISBN-13: 978-1887664219
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,153,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice , but pales in comparison to Lucy Chase Williams' book!, July 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Vincent Price (Paperback)

The multi-faceted pov of this book -- what with different critics reviewing the most important films of Price's oeuvre -- is both its greatest asset and biggest shortcoming. Some of the critics are wildly off the mark, some of them celebrating the mediocre and others unfairly damning minor genre gems. I caught a couple of factual errors, too, although by and large the book passed the scrutiny of a rather discriminating fan. The most enjoyable aspect of this book, for me, was the asides where almost all the guest critics confided a personal encounter with Vincent Price -- a fan letter answered, an autograph, an impromptu interview session. In fact, the mosaic of these individual encounters seemed to create a cohesive substance to the book that otherwise may have been lacking. The Lawrence French interviews were quite nice to include -- and it is worth noting that the editors did seem to go out of their way to include lesser known photographs as illustration. Also quite nice was the essay about Price's radio work -- surely one of the lesser known sides of his higly versatile career.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't get any better than this, December 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Vincent Price (Paperback)

The best part about this book is the variety of Price-related topics, from a Tim Burton short to his television work. His most popular movies are covered, from either a critical stand-point to a historical one, and each and every chapter is flavored with a selection from a very large interview with Vincent Price himself, never-before published. Of all the horror stars to grace the radio waves, Price was the most versitile, as apparent in an excellent chapter about his radio performances. Not only did Vincent Price guest, star or host on a variety of American and British radio series, but comedies, movie adaptations and WWII radio relief programs are also covered. A job well done for Midnight Marquee!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highlight: A detailed interview with Price, February 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Vincent Price (Paperback)

Although I thought several chapters of this book covered ground that was too familiar,with several chapters being little more that plot summary, there are several chapters that are quite astute, as is the selection of stills, many never widely seen before. Undoubtedly the best feature is a long interview with Price, by Lawrence French, placed next to each film chapter under discussion. A Q & A interview segment with Price also opens and closes the book. Since each film covered is by a different author, the results, like Price's own films, vary greatly (from good to awful).