Godzilla has terrorized the Land of the Rising Sun for decades. Known as a kaiju (monster) in Japan, and King of the Monsters in the United States, Godzilla’s fearsome roar and atomic breath is a child’s nightmare come to life. It’s fought with and against other gigantic creatures. It’s struck fear in the hearts of panicked citizens. It’s a legendary presence on the silver screen.
Godzilla may be a fearsome kaiju, but it’s a beloved character in the history of cinema, going back seven decades. Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski’s Godzilla: The First 70 Years celebrates this important milestone of one of Japan’s greatest creations. The entire history of the Japanese productions (and several American film adaptations) is covered, complete with illustrations, interviews and behind-the-scenes
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