Johnny ramone the psychotronic encyclopedia is the most dogged, wornout book in my library. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael weldon alibris. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film is a 1983 movie guide by michael weldon, with editorial assistance from charles beesley, bob martin who was editor of. For fans of the original book and everything psychotronic. Psychotronic video was a film magazine originally started by publishereditor michael j. There was no b movie appreciation group anywhere on earth at the time, and we needed a name. Updated as of 02252019 if there is a book within my library that i consider to be a bible, though not in a truly religious sense at all, of course, it is michael weldons 1983 book, the psychotronic encyclopedia of film. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Thanks to rik tod johnson for inspiring this project. Click to read more about psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael weldon. From abby to zontar, this book covers more than nine thousand amazing movies from the turn of the century right up to todays golden age of video, all described with michael weldons dry wit. The psychotronic man is a science fiction cult film that opened in chicago april 23, 1980, at the carnegie theatre. Charles manson, the cia, and the secret history of the sixties.
My copy is dogeared from way too much usage and consultations. The best guide to weird movies, horror and otherwise, ever published. From the slightly offbeat to the outlandishly om the nobudget quickie to the. There is a sequel that covers additional films, but it. Books published the psychotronic encyclopedia of film. Psychotronic stars are exmodels, exsports heroes, dead rock idols, future presidents, wouldbe marilyns, and hasbeens of all types. Much of the early drive of my original blog, the cinema 4 pylon, was dedicated to playing catch up in a series.
Dec 05, 2018 one such movie book a true bonanza of information is michael weldons seminal work psychotronic encyclopedia of film. Buy the psychotronic encyclopedia of film reissue by weldon, michael isbn. The psychotronic canon the psychotronic film society podcast. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I ran into a copy of michael weldons book, the psychotronic encyclopedia of film, and called him. The psychotronic video guide letterboxd your life in film. Psychotronics parapsychology, a czech term for research and development in parapsychology psychotronic harassment, aka electronic harassment.
Buy the psychotronic encyclopaedia of film new edition by weldon, michael isbn. The psychotronic video guide to film michael weldon. The book was written by weldon with editorial assistance. The psychotronic encyclopaedia of film by michael weldon.
The book was written by weldon with editorial assistance from charles beesley, fangorias bob martin, and akira fitton. This is our growing list of psychotronic films we have written about so you will know where to go when you want to see a film that wont bore you to death. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Other pictures were taken of me on a ladder changing the selwyn marquee letters, but werent used. Later, it turned into an actual magazine called psychotronic video. Psychotronic film society celebrating more than two. The complete viewers guide to the weirdest movies of all time. But it is clear that weldon was never clear on what exactly a psychotronic film was. Much of the early drive of my original blog, the cinema 4. It all ended in the publication of his classic book the psychotronic encyclopedia of film. Psychotronic films range from attack of the killer tomatoes to e.
The paperback of the the psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael j. Cult favorite book, author, inspires local fan in the. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film a, a list of films by rik tod. Episodes subscribe events discord about subscribe events discord about. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. See these outrageous films through the eyes of michael weldon, the worlds leading authority on psychotronic films. Buy a cheap copy of the psychotronic video guide to film book by michael j. My love for michael weldons 1983 book, the psychotronic encyclopedia of film, is well known to my friends and longtime readers of my websites. These films can commonly be identified by their use of exploitation elements and their interest in humanitys lower common. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Peter gabriel, grateful dead twice, with pigpen, anton fiers golden palominos with michael. The psychotronic video guide to film book by michael j. More than a decade later, weldon returned with the equallyimpressive psychotronic video guide to film, addressing the new independent and straighttovideo markets, as well as any films that came out since 1983 or were left out of this one. The book was written by weldon with editorial assistance from. Whether youre a casual viewer or a dedicated film buff, this fantastic book is strongly recommended. The psychotronic video guide a, a list of films by rik. There was no bmovie appreciation group anywhere on earth at the time, and we needed a name. Cinefatastique on the psychotronic encyclopedia of film finally, the longawaited sequel to the greatest book of psychtronic films.
With peter cushing, blake fitzpatrick, bruce jay, bela lugosi. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film, by michael weldon. And if you are into movies, either as a newbie finding his way through the maze of gazzillion movies made, or a seasoned veteran of many allnightlongmoviethons, as such one always appreciates movie related books, usually as. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film book by michael j. For some who dig the strange, the unusual and the somewhat weird, michael weldons tome, the psychotronic encyclopedia of film is their bible. The foreword by christopher cerf credited the success. Here is every single film in the book the psychotronic encyclopedia of film that can be on letterboxd, in the order that they appeared in. Weldons the psychotronic encyclopedia of film as a teen, a local man is paying homage to the author and book that changed his worldview. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film 97803453038 by weldon, michael and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The originals are those psychotronic films that were included in writer michael weldons books the psychotronic encyclopedia of film and the psychotronic video guide as films that were featured in the tomes written by the originator of the term psychotronic film.
Prweb october 17, 2017 after being inspired by author michael j. Psychotronic video, a magazine about cult film genres such as horror, exploitation, action, and science fiction. And theyre all here in the psychotronic video guide. Weldon, who invented the word psychotronic and compiled the psychotronic encyclopedia of film, includes horror there are 15 movie titles beginning with. The almost complete psychotronic encyclopedia of film, a. There is a certain beauty in old books, any bibliophile can tell you that. I wrote the psychotronic encyclopedia of film ballantine, 1983 before i had a vcr, the psychotronic video guide st. Founders del close and pam smith dubbed the organization the chicago psychotronic film society.
Buy the psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael weldon online at alibris. Buy a cheap copy of the psychotronic encyclopedia of film book by michael j. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The originals are those psychotronic films that were included in writer michael weldons books the psychotronic encyclopedia of film and the psychotronic video guide. Considering the fact it was released in 1989, its still being perused by movie enthusiasts all around the world to this very day and yours truly get lost in its pages just yesterday again. It was then relaunched by weldon under its more commonly known name as an offset quarterly in 1989. Weldon said that his original concept for the book and his earlier ventures into a. I was stunned to discover that he was working at a used record store and was down on his luck. Martins, 1996, before i was on line, and published with mia, and edited psychotronic video magazine 1989 to 2006 before i got tired of being stiffed by distributors and watching way too many shitty recent direct to video. Films listed in the a section of the psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael weldon ballantine books, 1983, the single. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film mst3k fandom. The angry red planet 310 movie clip flirting all the way to mars 1959 hd.
The psychotronic canon is a growing collection of essential cult and genre films. This picture was taken for night creatures, a feature article in rolling stone august, 1984 double summer issue by kurt loder. Buy the psychotronic encyclopaedia of film by michael weldon online at alibris. The author of this book has been watching these movies obsessively since the. Alternate titles as they appeared in the book are in the notes where applicable. With peter spelson, chris carbis, curt colbert, robin newton.
The psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael j. The psychotronic man, a 1980 american science fiction film. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film michael weldon on. The author of this book has been watching these movies obsessively since. The almost complete psychotronic encyclopedia of film. The psychotronic man, a 1980 american science fiction film disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title psychotronics. Martins pressgriffin 1996 trade paperback 646 pages 1st u. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael weldon st. Psychotronic encyclopedia of film michael weldon isbn.
And if you are into movies, either as a newbie finding his way through the maze of gazzillion movies made, or a seasoned veteran of many allnightlongmoviethons, as such one always appreciates movie related books, usually as a source of discovery. This debut issue has features on karen black, clive barker, ohio trash music, a history of the song papa oom mow mow, and more. Psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael weldon. Charles manson, the cia, and the secret history of. Psychotronic encyclopedia of film weldon, michael on. The psychotronic encyclopedia is a fantastic resource for any film buff that enjoys the type of films that are off the beaten path. Sep 08, 2016 the psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael weldon st. Psychotronic encyclopedia of film michael weldon on.
Granted weldons psychotronic video guide is more comprehensive, but none of the material from the encyclopedia is repeated in the video guide. The psychotronic encyclopedia of film by michael weldon. One such movie book a true bonanza of information is michael weldons seminal work psychotronic encyclopedia of film. A full length version of the series from monumental pictures that compiles bizarre, random, and absurd clips from the past, present, and even future together into stories. Oct 12, 1983 the psychotronic encyclopedia of film book. In 1996, weldon published the psychotronic video guide, an even larger book than the encyclopedia in dimensional size, but it has a couple of hundred less pages and the. Weldon in 1980 in new york city as a handwritten and photocopied weekly fanzine entitled psychotronic tv.
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