![]() ![]() Thanks to all for not forgetting him." -Haruo Nakajima original Godzilla suit actor (1954-1972) and the Man of a Thousand Monsters-, "When I moved to America to start filming Godzilla, this was one of the few books I brought with me. And that it came not from Japan, but from the U.S.! I'm sure the Old Man would be as happy as I am. It's been forty-three years since Tsuburaya has left us, but what a happy feeling to have a book published about him after all this time. After the wires broke on the Rodan suit, causing me to fall several meters onto the miniature set, he chided, 'It's good that you didn't die because I need you to finish the film.' And I replied, 'That's easy for you to say I'm the one inside the costume.' But, these things would sometimes happen. Do what you feel is best, I'll leave it up to you.' And that's the way he was for most of the films we worked on together after Godzilla. Most of the direction he gave me for the performances was, 'I trust you to do it. If, on the other hand, you already know what the word "kaiju" means, you NEED this book."A gorgeous book filled with fantastic photos and information about the father of tokusatsu." -Kaijucast, "A gorgeous book filled with fantastic photos and information about the father of tokusatsu." -Kaijucast-, 'In Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters, San Francisco based writer August Ragone has produced a fond, generously illustrated biography of the tokusatsu (special effects) genius ' - Time Magazine, December 13, 2007, " loving, well-researched tribute to the greatest of all Japanese Monster Makers!!" -Guillermo del Toro Director of Pacific Rim and Pan's Labyrinth-, "Eiji Tsuburaya was a very reserved man on the set. I highly recommend it to anyone who's ever had even the slightest passing interest in the genre. ![]() It even looks like one of those gorgeous japanese art books selling at over $100 a pop with the added bonus that you can read the text. Finally, we have a book worthy of any self respecting film buff's library. Until now, people wanting serious information on the genre and its master had to chase after fanzines or sort out the information online. His coverage is extensive and also includes contributions by many fellow experts - among them Ed Godziszewski whose legendary memorabilia collection supplies much of the book's saliva-inducing eye candy (posters, production stills, historical artifacts). One would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable writer than Ragone. The genre and the man who helped guide its seminal masterpieces - which are traditionally derided (especially in print) in North-America- finally get the proper respect they are due. ![]() It's a respectfully presented, knowledgeably written, beautifully illustrated treasure trove of information on Tsuburaya, the effects genius behind Godzilla and Ultraman. ![]() Get ready to be plunged into a fascinating world of artistry and illusion.Īugust Ragone's Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters is a dream come true. ![]()
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