America in the 1950s was a cauldron of contradictions. Advances in
technology chafed against a grimly conservative political
landscape; the military-industrial complex ceaselessly promoted the
""Communist menace""; young marrieds fled crumbling cities for
artificial communities known as suburbs; and the corporate cipher
known as ""The Organization Man"" was created, along with stifling
images of women. The decade, huddled under the fear of nuclear
holocaust, was also dedicated to all things futuristic. Science
fiction was in its salad days, in magazines and novels and in
motion pictures, trying every trick in the book to lure customers
back from television, including reliance on monster movies. All of
these forces collided in 1957, when an astounding 57 movies of the
science fiction, horror and fantasy variety were shown in the
United States--a record unmatched to this day. Each of these
beloved and memorable films addressed and reflected some of the
many socio-political topics of the day, and several are exceptional
examples of their genres. This book is a critical discussion of
this unique one-year collection of cultural artifacts.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 2013 |
| First published: |
November 2013 |
| Authors: |
Rob Craig
|
| Dimensions: |
251 x 175 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-7777-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-7777-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780786477777 |
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