{"product_id":"9781585670901","title":"Screams and Nightmares: The Films of Wes Craven","description":" Writer, producer, and director Wes Craven has successfully tapped into the horror vein for over thirty years, serving up scary, funny, hip thrillers that demand a second look. His films have been both critical and commercial successes, most notably \u003ci\u003eNightmare on Elm Street\u003c\/i\u003e, which spawned a series of sequels and made Craven (and hiscreation, Freddy Kruger) an international sensation. But Craven's films have also become classics in a field that he continues to reinvent—the horror genre is still reeling from the impact of his most recent project, the brilliant Scream series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eScreams and Nightmares\u003c\/i\u003e, author Brian J. Robb covers Craven's entire career, from his low-budget beginnings to his most recent box office hits, from the banned thriller \u003ci\u003eThe Last House on the Left\u003c\/i\u003e and the cult classic \u003ci\u003eThe Hills Have Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e to the outrageous \u003ci\u003eShocker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe People Under the Stairs\u003c\/i\u003e. Through exclusive interviews with Craven, Robb provides in-depth accounts of the making of each of the films—including the third installment of the \u003ci\u003eScream\u003c\/i\u003e series—Craven's foray into writing novels, and his numerous television projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a full filmography and more than 200 photographs, many from the director's own collection (including a detailed overview of Craven's television work), \u003ci\u003eScreams and Nightmares\u003c\/i\u003e is quite simply the only book of its kind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dripping with fascinating details ...this is a treat for anyone interested in horror films, makeup, and special effects.\"—\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Craven's rise from English teacher to Hollywood heavyweight is fascinating.\"—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e  ","brand":"The Overlook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034979746032,"sku":"9781585670901","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781585670901_p0.jpg?v=1763798332","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781585670901","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}