About the Author

The late Randy Palmer has written for Fangoria, Cinefantastique and other genre magazines. He lived in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Reviews

“an enjoyable read”—Choice; “[Blaisdell’s monsters are] capable of making us laugh and scream at the same time...interesting”—San Francisco Examiner Magazine; “affectionate and informative…technical information is wonderful…crisply reproduced photos, drawings and half-tones”—Filmfax; “a book dedicated to the rich imagination and ingenious talents of one of Hollywood’s most creative fringe dwellers”—International Theatre Information; “fascinating”—Classic Images; “wonderful...recommend[ed]”—bare•bones; “recommend[ed]”—Famous Monsters of Filmland; “a tremendous resource”—Fangoria; “thoroughly readable and informative...highly recommended”—Cult Movies; “of keen interest to anyone who enjoys the heyday of teenaged drive-in theater monster movies”—Midnight Marquee; “scrupulous detail...this book is a treat”—Shivers; “the definitive book”—Little Shoppe of Horrors; “comprehensive...required reading”—Crimson Celluloid.