From Harker Press, the publisher behind Taking Shape, House of Rejects, and Reign of Chucky, comes The Soul of Wes Craven! You know him as the Sultan of Slash, the Guru of Gore, and the Father of Freddy. Now get to know the real person behind some of the most iconic horror movies of our time. With his latest book, Author Joseph Maddrey presents a revealing look at the life, career, and soul of filmmaking auteur Wes Craven. Featuring new interviews with the friends, family, and colleagues who knew him best, The Soul of Wes Craven offers fans insight into the master of horror like never before.
THE SOUL OF WES CRAVEN features:
- Over eighty new interviews - all exclusive to this book
- Never before seen photos from Wes's life and career
- Chapters on Wes's alter egos Thomas Sparrow & Abe Snake
- A history of his poetry, short stories, and articles
- Coverage of his various forays into television
- New details on lost, canceled, and abandoned projects
- Previously untold stories of his studio struggles
- Fresh insights into Wes's creative influences
- An index of attributed scripts (and where to find them!)
- A list of Wes's favorite books, music, and movies
- An Afterword by Jonathan Craven
