{"product_id":"fantastic-serial-sites-of-california-science-fiction-horror-and-fantasy-locations-1919-1955-paperback","title":"Fantastic Serial Sites of California: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Locations, 1919-1955 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGail Orwig\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRaymond Orwig\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first of its kind, this guide to California filming sites covers five decades of science fiction, fantasy, and horror in chapter plays. Covering more than 60 serials, many familiar locations are documented, including the rugged terrain of Red Rock Canyon, which served as a stand-in for Saturn in \u003ci\u003eBuck Rogers\u003c\/i\u003e; the Bronson Caves and Griffith Observatory, which appeared in \u003ci\u003eFlash Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e; and the famous Iverson Ranch, which appeared in \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSuperman\u003c\/i\u003e and many other serials. The reader will also find serials starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney, Jr. Also covered are the skyscrapers that appeared alongside Captain Marvel in \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Captain Marvel\u003c\/i\u003e, the location of the Green Hornet's apartment and filming locations for five silent serials. The in-depth storytelling is enhanced by photos of serial memorabilia, postcards, serial descriptions, accurate instructions to locations, notes and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetired librarian \u003cb\u003eGail Orwig\u003c\/b\u003e has written genre film location articles for \u003ci\u003eFilmfax, Outré, Films of the Golden Age, Scary Monsters, Cine Cuvee\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClassic Images\u003c\/i\u003e. Her favorite films are the Golden Age \"horror\" films. She lives in El Sobrante, California. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaymond Orwig\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired teacher living in El Sobrante, California, whose interests include '50s science fiction films. He has written articles for \u003ci\u003eFilmfax, Outré, Films of the Golden Age, Cine Cuvee, Scary Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClassic Images\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 309\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 10.16 x 6.93 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158608613511,"sku":"9781476677910","price":89.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ebd644c683b2e8154552148064afab15.webp?v=1733260141","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/fantastic-serial-sites-of-california-science-fiction-horror-and-fantasy-locations-1919-1955-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}