It's Alive!: Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Movie Posters from the Kirk Hammett Collection
Synopsis
Before Kirk Hammett assumed the heavy metal mantle of one of the most successful and beloved bands in rock history, he was a geek for the imaginative universe of horror. This generously illustrated book highlights the finest examples from Hammett s personal collection an astonishing trove of horror and sci-fi film posters that span the history of the genre. The guitarist credits his musical force to a lifelong fascination with the gothic fantasy developed in these films and their original posters. In this volume, several intriguing essays cover the history of the film poster, the brain s response to fear, and Hammett s own contributions to the world of the macabre.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
- ISBN: 9780847860982
- Number of pages: 120
- Dimensions: 307 x 234 x 15 mm
- Weight: 1055g
- Languages: English


