The Lurker in the Lobby: A Guide to the Cinema of H. P. Lovecraft

The came in great condition. I really enjoyed it. Helpful for knowing what movies are inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.Would recommend this seller.

Charming and highly informative book on HP Lovecraft/Lovecraft related movies including all the usual suspects (ie the Stuart Gordon/Jeffrey Coombs/Barbara Crampton titles) and short films that might escape the attention of the average filmgoer. Misters Strysik and Migliore prove their love of both cinema and all things Lovecraft. with this fast paced read chock-full of eye candy (three cheers to Armitage House & Beyond Books for the wonderful layout)...Besides the in-depth and witty reviews, there are interviews with the people behind the adaptations and an introduction from top Lovecraft scholar, S.T. Joshi. After finishing Lurker In The Lobby was ready to race off to the local video store (the only thing stopping me was the lateness of the hour) and rent enough films to keep me glued to the couch for hours.

The problem with this book is the endless tongue in cheek approach which becomes very tiring and seems to show a lack of genuine respect for the material. Some parts are OK, but as a whole this Lovecraft guide is merely fair.

I did not know quite what to expect when I ordered this book. It is fascinating - reviews of films I did not know existed. Book was in good shape - paperback, thoughtfully written, reviews seemed very fair and unbiased. The extra for me was the great reviews with filmmakers. I recommend the book. Ed Rogers

It's absolutely hilarious. The remarks made about the bad films are so cutting, I kept checking to see if my fingers were bleeding. Between its skilled analysis of the good movies, its critical evisceration of the bad ones, and the interviews with people like Jeffrey Combs, Roger Corman, John Carpenter, and Stuart Gordon, this book is a must-have. The section on independent films is great as well. An often overlooked field. While I realize that most HPL fans are quite mature, perhaps a small disclaimer that some material may be inappropriate for younger readers could have been added. But it's very little material.

I enjoyed learning about different adaptations of HP Lovecraft stories to the big screen over the years. I just didn't care for the flagrant marketing of HP Lovecraft related product from the publishers. A good part of the time reading this felt like reading a sales brochure.

This is a good guide to Lovecraftian films. Of course, there are films I would have left out and films I would have included, and I don't agree with their opinion on every film. Still, it's an interesting read and covers a wide selection, including shorts and TV shows.

This book is helpful for those who want to brush up on their "must have" Lovecraftian films. In fact, I was surprised by one or two of the additions that I had either forgotten about or hadn't seen because of their easily overlooked releases. Still, it only goes so far on addressing the Lovecraftian equation of the cinema, leaving out some relatively obscure films that have been made and stringing together some really loose ties to others. The banter is sometimes really funny, sometimes really annoying, and oftentimes hit-and-miss with its reviews on the films it speaks of. I would only recommend it if you only want to get your feet wet in the mythos or just have to have anything with the word "Lovecraft" attached to it.

Das Buch ist als Überblickswerk über die Verfilmungen von H.P. Lovecrafts Geschichten durch aus interessant, leider gehen die Artikel nicht wirklich in die Tiefe und kommen meist nicht über eine Inhaltsangabe hinaus. Zudem lassen sich extrem viele Rechtschreibfehler finden, einige Artikel hören sogar einfach im Satz auf.Die Interviews am Ende mit Regiesseuren und Drehbuchautoren sind interessant,aber nichts wofür es sich lohnen würde das Buch zu kaufen.Die Verarbeitung des Buches ist extrem schlecht (Knicke und Blasen im Einband). Dies scheint kein Einzelfall zu sein, da ich bereits eine Ausgabe auf Grund der schlechten Verarbeitung zurückgeschickt hatte und der Ersatz genauso verarbeitet war.

Very comprehensive.

Amazing Book . Must have to research media of Lovecraftian sense.

I was disappointed with this book. While it has some good information. There is a lot that in my opinion is not worth the paper it is printed on.

Disappointing mishmash of reviews of films vaguely linked to the Mythos, pictures of cinema posters and fan art, and some interviews with writers and directors at the end. Not what I expected and somewhat amateurish in it's approach. A pity.