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SCHLOCK-O-RAMA: The Films of Al Adamson by David Konow Al Adamson established early in his carrer the formula of exploitive titles, familiar cast names and economy-minded budgets. Al's films capture the 70's drive-in era and reflect the time and culture in all its glory. Often compared to Ed Wood and Roger Corman, Al gave a twisted version of what was going on in America, told with the wildest characters imagineable.
The first half of this book looks at the mechanics of the films; production, distribution, advertising, and exhibition differed greatly from Hollywood norms. The second half examines the major categories of exploitation films. A good look at a neglected topic.(Library Journal)
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'Bold! Daring! Shocking! True : A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959