Book Description This year, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his first appearance on the screen, the original, uncut version of Godzilla was released in American theaters to the delight of Sci-Fi and B-Movie fans everywhere Ever since Godzilla (or, Gojira, as he is known in Japan) crawled out of his radioactive birthplace to cut a swath of destruction одчпт through Tokyo, he has claimed a place alongside King Kong and others in the movie monster pantheon He is the third most recognizable Japanese celebrity in the United States, and his fan base continues to grow as children today prove his enduring appeal Now, Bill Tsutsui, a life-long fan and historian, takes a light-hearted look at the big, green, radioactive lizard, revealing how he was born and how he became a megastar With humorous anecdotes, Godzilla on My Mind explores his lasting cultural impact on the world This book is sure to be welcomed by pop culture enthusiasts, fans, and historians alike. Редактор:2004 г 256 стр ISBN 1403964742. |