{"product_id":"9781616961138","title":"Ancient Rockets: Treasures and Train Wrecks of the Silent Screen","description":"From \u003ci\u003eMetropolis\u003c\/i\u003e to the pre-Technicolor Oz, take a fantastical journey through the wildest frontiers of the silent films of the silver screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAncient Rockets\u003c\/i\u003e brings you the earliest (and cheesiest) special effects, the best and worst directors, the tour de forces and the utter trainwrecks. Forty-nine cinematic odysseys will take you on A Trip to the Moon and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, swinging upon jungle vines with Tarzan and into the terrifying laboratory of Dr. Frankenstein, from \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Prince Achmed\u003c\/i\u003e all the way to \u003ci\u003eModern Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are the pinnacles and the pitfalls of science fiction’s silent movies as affectionately viewed by Kage Baker (the Company series) with acerbic wit and historical acumen. Ancient Rockets presents the mad scientists, terrifying fiends, flimsy plots, and glorious landscapes that have inspired generations of fans and filmmakers alike.","brand":"Tachyon Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130197557488,"sku":"9781616961138","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781616961138_p0.jpg?v=1763852862","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781616961138","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}