It's alive!
Subtitle: classic horror and sci-fi movie posters from the Kirk Hammett Collection
By: edited by Daniel Finamore ; with contributions by Steve Almond, Daniel Finamore, Joseph LeDoux
Contributors: Peabody Essex Museum
Publisher: Rizzoli Electa
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 119
ISBN-13: 9780847860982
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Science fiction films; Monster films; Film posters; Exhibitions; Poster collections; Fantasy in motion pictures; Horror films
Description: "Kirk Hammett, best known as the guitarist of the rock band Metallica, is also an avid collector of classic horror and sci-fi movie posters. This exhibition features 135 works that provide insight into the evolution of horror and sci-fi films and how they have played upon contemporary societal fears. Hammett acknowledges his poster collection as a source of inspiration for his own musical creativity. The exhibition features film posters as well as collectible electric guitars, monster masks and sculptures."--
Notes: Catalog for the exhibition held at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts from August 12 through November 26, 2017.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-116) and index.
Table of contents: title: Paper that lures like the vampire himself: the art of horror and science fiction movie posters / Daniel Finamore; title: Fearing: why we enjoy horror movies / Joseph LeDoux; title: My mojo has thirteen eyes! On the horrific beauty of the unconscious unchained / Steve Almond.