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| Books on Movie Serials; A Complete Listing | |
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| John Doe | Apr 15 2017, 08:25 AM Post #121 |
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Lets not forget this one: Geltzer, George An Index to the American Silent Serial, 1913-1930 1955 The New Theodore Huff Memorial Film Society Some sources list title apparently incorrectly as "Silent American", vs. "American Silent" Does anyone have a copy of this? I've never seen it. Worldcat only lists one library in the country (Kent State U), with a copy: http://www.worldcat.org/title/index-to-the-american-silent-serial-1913-1930/oclc/9650540&referer=brief_results There is also a copy in NYU's William K. Everson collection: https://www.nyu.edu/projects/wke/findingaid.php This was mentioned in the August 16, 1955 program notes for the Theodore Huff Memorial Film Society: https://www.nyu.edu/projects/wke/notes/huff/imagefiles/huff_550816.pdf or https://www.nyu.edu/projects/wke/notes/huff/huff_550816.htm The program notes for the Theodore Huff Memorial Film Society for September 20, 1955 say this: "We still have left a few copies of George Geltzer's fine index to the silent serial, which we'll be happy to send free of charge to any member who doesn't have a copy. Currently we (meaning the Messrs. Geltzer and Everson) are working on a follow-up Index to the Sound Serial to complete the project." Does anyone know if such a publication on sound serials was ever made? See: https://www.nyu.edu/projects/wke/notes/huff/huff_550920.htm or https://www.nyu.edu/projects/wke/notes/huff/huff_550920.htm Some of this was discussed here In the Balcony before: http://s13.zetaboards.com/In_The_Balcony/topic/375078/1/ Edited by John Doe, Apr 15 2017, 08:27 AM.
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| The Batman | Apr 17 2017, 12:31 PM Post #122 |
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Thanks, John. Looking over the previous Balcony thread for this book, I'm wont to leave it off the list for a couple of reasons: 1) Its numerous inaccuracies - no point in propagating those 2) Its lack of availability - seems like it requires a Herculean effort to track down a copy of the darn thing If others feel its inclusion is warranted, then I will certainly add it. Please, keep 'em coming! |
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| The Batman | Apr 17 2017, 12:32 PM Post #123 |
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Thanks, RR, good to know the author has seemed to have done his research. Having almost finished volume two, I have a few other questions. Hopefully you will indulge me once I have had the chance to post them. |
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| The Batman | Apr 18 2017, 06:15 AM Post #124 |
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LG, I meant to ask, could you pin this thread under the "Rating the DVD Releases of Sound Serials" thread? |
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| The Batman | May 3 2017, 12:42 PM Post #125 |
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I just finished the Bonomo biography and I want to thank you for the recommendation, RR. A very enjoyable read. Two questions (for now, there may be more): 1) What was Joe Bonomo like in real life? I don't know how well you got to know him during your two meetings, but what are your impressions of the man? 2) Did they really execute that elephant? And if so, did it really happen in such a grisly manner? Why didn't they just donate him to a zoo? |
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| AndyFish | May 3 2017, 01:25 PM Post #126 |
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Sorry if this has been mentioned in the thread, I didn't see it on a quick go through. CAPES CROOKS & CLIFFHANGERS was put out by Heritage Auctions and it includes some nice graphic design and great looks at the best of the superhero serials, and by superhero that includes a lot of other serials besides people in capes and costumes. Some great collectibles in them too-- it's out of print on Amazon and lists at $95 but you can get it for less than half that at Heritage. One of my favorite serial books. ORDER and DETAILS HERE>> CLIFFHANGER BOOK |
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| AndyFish | May 3 2017, 01:29 PM Post #127 |
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I second and third this one-- I love it. Great book, much nicer than most McFarland Books and hey I've had worked published with them so I'm biting a hand that feeds me. It's not as scholarly looking and is loaded with photos. Really like this one too. |
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| AndyFish | May 3 2017, 01:33 PM Post #128 |
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I'm not a fan of Van Hise's work. The books are poorly designed, the type is usually gigantic and it looks like they were laid out on an old Commodore 64. He's got quite a few, but they look and read like bad vanity press books to me. |
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| The Batman | May 3 2017, 07:16 PM Post #129 |
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Andy, thanks for all that, and I still need to add to the list some books that have been posted by our fellow serial fans. But if you have duplicated, no worries, better twice than not at all. As for Van Hise, I discovered after that post that I had his two books on the Batman serials. Can't remember when I picked them up, but it's been quite a while, and re-reading them I agree, not worth the effort. Definitely fanboy publications. Which makes me ask: Are his books worthy to be on this list? They are books on serials, but do we want to keep this to more "professional efforts"? |
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| AndyFish | May 4 2017, 09:50 AM Post #130 |
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If Van Hise has a book out there on something I'm interested in I would still pass on it based on his previous efforts. So for me whether they're on the list or not won't make a difference, I'm not picking any others up (and I have 5-6 of them!). |
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| williejg | May 4 2017, 09:55 AM Post #131 |
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Bats, I understand your concern. The Van Hise books are what they are. But, if you cut them out and limit the list to more professional efforts, you may have to cut others that even though less than professional , do deserve to be on this list. Quite a conundrum, but I think I'd leave his works in. Maybe limit things by cutting out some of his repetitive works? Really quite the conundrum. 'Cat |
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| The Batman | May 4 2017, 11:32 AM Post #132 |
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I'll just leave them, and all other efforts on the list and let the members decide what they want to read. I have the two Van Hise books on the Batman serials, and frankly for me, that is more than enough. Thanks for the input, gentlemen. |
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