Greasepaint and Gore: The Hammer Monsters of Roy Ashton
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.12 (822 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0953192601 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 167 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
or indeed any film fan!. Greasepaint and Gore takes a look into the props wardrobe and make up unit where Ashton, long before computer technology existed, created his own high standards of magical illusions. That man was Roy Ashton, and it was he who created all of the make-up effects for mummies, werewolves and Gothic horrors. With an introduction from the late Peter Cushing OBE, who had the opportunity to watch Roy Ashton at work countless times (after all make-up can also make you look glamorous as well as horrific), this is a demonstration of a true professional at work. Greasepaint and Gore catalogues the largest single collection of Hammer production artefacts in existence, and is a must have for any horror. Behind the scenes was one man working flat out to produce those wonderful creatures. When you hear the words Hammer Films, you instantly conjure up mental images of monsters and vampires
Bruce Sachs is the owner of Tomahawk Press. Sachs and Wall had exclusive access to Ashton's documents.
About the Author Sachs and Wall had exclusive access to Ashton's documents. . Bruce Sachs is the owner of Tomahawk Press
A Customer said Fans of Makeup, Hammer & Horror, could find no better read!. Fans of Make-up, Hammer Films, or the film industry in general could find no more entertaining read. As an insight to a time and place, this book is fascinating. I learned so much about the moviemaking at Hammer, and in England in the 19Fans of Makeup, Hammer & Horror, could find no better read! Fans of Make-up, Hammer Films, or the film industry in general could find no more entertaining read. As an insight to a time and place, this book is fascinating. I learned so much about the moviemaking at Hammer, and in England in the 1930's through 60's. As a make-up artist myself, I was intrigued to hear so many stories that resonate with my own, more current, experiences. My only real complaint is that the book contains very little in the way of detailed explanatiuons of how Mr. Ashton created his make-ups or products used. However, I understand that is not the intent of the book. It does. 0's through 60's. As a make-up artist myself, I was intrigued to hear so many stories that resonate with my own, more current, experiences. My only real complaint is that the book contains very little in the way of detailed explanatiuons of how Mr. Ashton created his make-ups or products used. However, I understand that is not the intent of the book. It does. Great contribution to Hammer history It warms my heart to see there are people out there researching and preserving the history of those cultural heroes whose work often goes unsung. This book is a mine of information on Roy Ashton, the make-up artist responsible for creating most of Hammer's most memorable monsters in the '50s through '70s, including the Mummy, the Werewolf (in Curse of the Werewolf) and the Reptile. The amount of previously unseen material, including photos, original designs and technical and biographical facts, is astounding. Good job, boys!. A Modern Masterpeice. Greasepaint& Gore.What a wonderful title for a truly epic book,which has information that no true fan of the genre of horror,can afford to miss.Messers Sachs & Wall,are to be heartily congratulated on what is definately a modern masterpeice.Every aspect of Roy Ashton's make-up expertease,is covered in detail,including a very great number of props are shown. Don't waste time,buy a copy,you'll be glad you did.