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Kong Unbound - (Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World) by Karen Haber (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In 1933, Merian C. Cooper, Ernest Schoedsack, and Willis O'Brien created more than movie magic.
- About the Author: Karen Haber is the author of nine novels, including the Star Trek tie-in novel Bless the Beasts, as well as several nonfiction titles.
- 288 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
- Series Name: Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World
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About the Book
One of the most popular monster movies of all time is fully explored in this captivating collection that highlights the impact of the original "King Kong" and its enduring legacy.Book Synopsis
In 1933, Merian C. Cooper, Ernest Schoedsack, and Willis O'Brien created more than movie magic. King Kong is a pop-cultural icon and a central part of American mythology. But more than just another "Beauty and the Beast" tale, Kong Unbound also allows us to examine such themes as:- The Great Depression and America's place in the world
- Kong as Avatar of Repressed Sexual Energy
- Kong as a Symbol of Slavery and Racism
- Kong as Alternate Paleontology
- The Triumph of Technology over the Natural World
Ray Bradbury
Karen Haber
Richard A. Lupoff
Christopher Priest
Robert Silverberg
Jack Williamson
Harry Harrison
William Stout
Paul Di Filippo
Esther M. Friesner
Howard Waldrop
Frank M. Robinson
Pat Cadigan
David Gerrold
Philip J. Currie
Joe DeVito
Alan Dean Foster
William Joyce
Michael Chabon
Maurice Sendak
About the Author
Karen Haber is the author of nine novels, including the Star Trek tie-in novel Bless the Beasts, as well as several nonfiction titles.Dimensions (Overall): 8.28 Inches (H) x 5.36 Inches (W) x .76 Inches (D)
Weight: .56 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World
Sub-Genre: Film
Genre: Performing Arts
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: Gallery Books
Theme: History & Criticism
Format: Paperback
Author: Karen Haber
Language: English
Street Date: November 15, 2005
TCIN: 88299153
UPC: 9781416516705
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-5291
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.76 inches length x 5.36 inches width x 8.28 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.56 pounds
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