Profondo Argento: The Man, The Myths And The Magic

by Alan Jones

Overview of the life and career of the master of Italian horror cinema, from his first script for Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West, to producing Dawn of the Dead, to his Terror Trilogy with his Hollywood superstar daughter Asia Argento. This is the first exploration of the psyche and methodology of the man who galvanized global horror with his super-shock sensation, Suspiria. Meticulously collated into one unique volume are * every feature, interview, review of Argento's work * new material and never-before-published facts and secrets * exclusive Argento interviews * rare stills, posters and candid behind-the-scenes photos from private collections * full-length interviews with 28 collaborators, including George Romero, Max Von Sydow and Julian Sands

Genres: Film, Nonfiction, Cult Classics

320 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

Alan Jones is a film critic, broadcaster and reporter on the horror and fantasy genres and has travelled the world to report on movies in production. His first assignment was the original Star Wars in 1977, after which he became London correspondent for Cinefantastique magazine (1977–2002) and reviewed for British magazine Starburst from 1980 until 2008.

A film critic for Film Review and Radio Times, he has made contributions to the Radio Times Guide to Films, The Radio Times Guide to Science Fiction and Halliwell's Film Guide, After stints co-presenting the legendary Shock Around The Clock festival in London, and Fantasm at the National Film Theatre, Jones is now a leading figure and co-curator of London FrightFest Film Festival.

Reviews

[Θανάσης · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing work by Alan Jones. This is an absolute "must have" for all Argento's fans. And for all horror fans in general i would say! You see the Maestro's character from all angles. Not only the good ones. And thats how it should be. The only thing i would like to add to the book, is an "after" opinion of all the actors etc. Most of the information and opinions are during the shooting of the films or during premieres and special screenings. I would love to read their opinion, years after their collaboration with the Maestro. With no p.r. involved. But thats just me.
Buy it. Yesterday.

[Saoirse · Rating 4 out of 5]

"For all the Argento forever fans, this one's for you"

[Diego Marquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

La enciclopedia definitiva de Dario Argento. Con información factual y entrevistas exclusivas, "Dario Argento: The Man, The Myths & The Magic" es el regalo perfecto para un cinéfilo interesado en el rey del giallo italiano del siglo veinte.