New Book On The Fantastic Cinema Of Ishiro Honda

 

For the first time, an English language book has been published on Japan's foremost director of fantasy films, Ishiro Honda. Entitled 'Mushroom Clouds And Mushroom Men', the book provides a detailed account on the life and films of the man behind numerous classic Japanese monster movies.

Known primarily for directing films such as 'Rodan', 'Mothra', 'Attack of the Mushroom People' and the original 'Godzilla', Honda has been a much-overlooked figure in mainstream international cinema. 'Mushroom Clouds And Mushroom Men' aims to set the record straight by being the first book to cover Honda's life in English, as well as providing comprehensive evaluations on all 25 of his fantasy films.  It is also gives objective and critical analysis of Honda's filmmaking methods, themes and relationships with actors and technicians.

Making use of extensive interviews from Honda's colleagues, along with a wealth of original source material never before gathered into one volume (including unpublished essays), 'Mushroom Clouds And Mushroom Men' is an affectionate tribute to arguably the most-prolific and influential director in the history of fantasy films.

Cover art is below, and you can order the book now from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.

 

 

Posted June 19, 2010