Modern Mythmakers: 33 Interviews with Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers and Filmmakers

by Michael McCarty, The Amazing Kreskin

Modern Mythmakers is a collection of 33 original interviews that provides firsthand accounts from many of the entertainment industry's most influential writers, filmmakers, and entertainers. Interviews includes science fiction, horror and fantasy film icons Elvira, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Ingrid Pitt, Reggie Bannister, from Dark Shadows Dan Curtis, Lara Parker and Kathryn Leigh Scott, the Night of the Living Dead film crew of John Russo, Kyra Schon and Russ Streiner. Conversation also with world-renowned genre authors Ray Bradbury, Peter Straub, John Saul, Bentley Little, Neil Gaiman, Dean Koontz, Richard Matheson, Connie Willis, Darce Stoker, Christopher Moore and more. Forward by The Amazing Kreskin and an afterword by three-time Bram Stoker Award winner Charlee Jacob."Ranging as they do from genre giants to semi-obscure cult figures, all of Michael McCarty's interview subjects in Modern Mythmakers are fascinating artists and engaging speakers. The erstwhile stand-up comedic, music and entertainment journalist casts his net wide here, serving up candid chats with an eclectic group of players in the sci-fi, horror and fantasy fields. And it's clear from the get-go that McCarty is a thoughtful, workman-like interviewer who knows and loves his subject matter" - Rue Morgue Magazine, John W. Bowen

330 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2008

About the author

A former stand-up comedian and musician, Michael McCarty has been a professional writer since 1983. The author of over 40 books (fiction and nonfiction). He has also penned hundred of articles, short stories, poems, etc. He is a David R. Collins’ Literary Achievement Award winner from the Midwest Writing Center and a 5 times Bram Stoker Finalist. He lives in Rock Island, Illinois with his wife Cindy and pet rabbit Latte.
He published his first book in 2003, GIANTS OF THE GENRE. He also the author of such books MODERN MYTHMAKERS, LIQUID DIET & MIDNIGHT SNACK, I KISSED A GHOUL, A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FIENDS, DARK DUETS, LOST GIRL OF THE LAKE (with Joe McKinney), DRACULA TRANSFORMED (with Mark McLaughlin), CONVERSATIONS WITH KRESKIN (with The Amazing Kreskin) MONSTER BEHIND THE WHEEL (with Mark McLaughlin), BLOODLESS and BLOODLUST and BLOODLINE (with Jody LaGreca) and many more.
He can be found on Facebook at:
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Reviews

[Sherri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read - I must admit I was not familiar with many of the authors and others that McCarty interviewed, but the discussions were nonetheless fascinating. If you're a science fiction or horror fiction fan, this might be worth taking a look through.
Some editing flaws ruffled my English major feathers, but still enjoyed it overall.