Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters

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Discover the complete history of Godzilla in this definitive, official guide to the King of the Monsters.

Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters celebrates more than 60 years of movie mayhem in an exceptional, fully illustrated book. An official publication in partnership with Toho Co., this must-read guide brings together every incarnation of the world's most famous creature for the first time - including all the Japanese and Western movies, as well as Godzilla's most celebrated appearances in TV, comics and video games.

Inside you'll find detailed reviews, spectacular stills and behind-the-scenes images from every Godzilla movie, from 1954's Gojira to 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, along with countless insights into the making of one of cinema's most enduring, innovative and successful franchises. Packed with essential info, incredible trivia and stunning artwork, this is the ultimate illustrated reference to all things Godzilla.

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Toho Co. is one of Japan's largest and most iconic film studios. Founded in 1932, it has grown into a worldwide leader in film production, distribution and exhibition. Its most famous creation is Godzilla, which has grown into one of the world's most successful recognisable film and media franchises.Graham Skipper is a writer, actor, director, and producer, known for writing/directing the sci-fi/horror feature filmSequence Break, as well as his essays on horror cinema published inFangoria andMy Favourite Horror (Black Vortex Publishing, 2018). Most recently his work can be found in Simon & Schuster'sVideo Palace: In Search of the Eyeless Man (2020). Graham is a lifelong Godzilla fan, and was honoured work with Toho developing their Godzilla Tales series of comedic short films in 2020.