120 pages Text(s) by Daniel Finamore 31.2 x 23.6 cm Language: English Hardcover Publisher: Skira Rizzoli 2017
One of the world s premier collections of horror and sci-fi movie posters amassed, not altogether surprisingly, by the dark mind of Metallica s lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. Before Kirk Hammett assumed the heavy metal mantle of one of the most successful and beloved bands in rock history, he was a geek for the imaginative universe of horror. This generously illustrated book highlights the finest examples from Hammett s personal collection an astonishing trove of horror and sci-fi film posters that span the history of the genre. The guitarist credits his musical force to a lifelong fascination with the gothic fantasy developed in these films and their original posters. In this volume, several intriguing essays cover the history of the film poster, the brain s response to fear, and Hammett s own contributions to the world of the macabre.
