Must-See Sci-fi: 50 Movies That Are Out of This World [Paperback]

Spanning nine decades and branded by the most trusted authority on film,Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fishowcases 50 of the most shocking, weird, wonderful, and mind-bending movies ever made.
FromA Trip to the Moon(1902)toArrival(2016), science fiction cinema has produced a body of classics with a broader range of styles, stories, and subject matter than perhaps any other film genre. They are movies that embed themselves in the depths of the mind, coloring our view of day-to-day reality and probably fueling a few dreams (and nightmares) along the way.
InTurner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi, fifty unforgettable films are profiled, including beloved favorites likeThe Day the Earth Stood Still(1951) andFantastic Voyage(1966), groundbreaking shockers likePlanet of the Apes(1968) andAlien(1979), and lesser-known landmarks likeThings to Come(1936) andSolaris(1972). Illustrated by astounding color and black-and-white images, the book presents the best of this mind-bending genre, detailing through insightful commentary and behind-the-scenes stories why each film remains essential viewing. A perfect gift for any film buff or sci-fi fanatic!Sloan De Forestis a writer, actor, and film historian who has written about film for Sony, Time Warner Cable, the Mary Pickford Foundation, andBright Lights Film Journal. She has contributed essays to the booksNatalie Wood: Reflections on a Legendary Lifeby Manoah Bowman andGrace Kelly: Hollywood Dream Girlby Jay Jorgensen and Manoah Bowman. She lives in Hollywood-mentally, spiritually, and geographically.This beautifully constructed resource displays each film in five to ten page chapters that include the original poster art, production credits, stunning film stills (in color when available), and an essay on the film's importance to the genre...De Forest takes exquisite care in presenting l£$