Pitt, Ingrid

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Ingrid Pitt: Darkness Before Dawn
Ingrid Pitt
Manufacturer: Luminary Press
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ASIN: 1887664548

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An argument could be made on which of the two is stranger and more exciting, mysterious, terrifying and eclectic—the reel adventures of movie star Ingrid Pitt or the real life adventures of daughter, wife, mother and new grandmother Ingrid Pitt.

Ingrid Pitt: Darkness Before Dawn will help you find an answer to that argument as you follow the life story of the amazing Ingrid—from the terror-filled years in a Concentration Camp, hardships after the war, breaking into acting, becoming a wife and mother, world-wide adventures, making movies, writing and theatre. This memoir of a life filled with terror and tears and ultimately joy and laughter will paint a picture of Ingrid Pitt you will not soon forget.

James Bernard, Composer To Count Dracula: A Critical Biography
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James Bernard, Composer To Count Dracula: A Critical Biography
David Huckvale , and Ingrid (FWD) Pitt
Manufacturer: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
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Hammer Film Noir Collector's Set (Bad Blonde / Blackout / The Gambler and the Lady / Heat Wave / Man Bait / Stolen Face)

ASIN: 0786423021

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Composers give a unique and powerful voice to the stories we see on the big screen. Those who work principally with one type of film may leave a unique imprint on an entire genre. James Bernard was one such composer. From 1952 to the late 1990s he was one of horrors definitive and distinctive voices, scoring many of Hammers best-known films, including Dracula. This critical biography details Bernards life from struggle to success. More than just a biography, however, it is also a meticulous examination of his music, including its intricate mechanisms and the many sources of Bernards inspiration. Movie scores examined include The Quatermass Experiment, The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula and The Hound of the Baskervilles. Reviews of Bernards work and reminiscences of the composer himself add depth and personal feeling to the biography. A music glossary and a filmography complete the work.

The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women

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Vampire Lite
Something for every taste
Far more hits than misses.
FANTASTIC
Some good, some bad

The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women

Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf Publishers
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ASIN: 0786709189

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Featuring the only vampire short story by Anne Rice, the undisputed queen of vampire literature, and an autobiographical introduction by Ingrid Pitt, star of the films The Vampire Lovers and Countess Dracula, this Mammoth collection brings together thirty-four uncanny and erotic tales by women who have redefined the genre of vampire fiction. From classic stories of the undead by writers like Edith Nesbit, Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman, and Mary Elizabeth Braddon to the work of such acclaimed contemporary authors as Poppy Z. Brite, Nancy Kilpatrick, Tanith Lee, Caitlin R. Kiernan, and Pat Cadigan, this terrifying and tantalizing volume turns the conventions of vampire fiction on their head and inside out as it refashions, and revamps, Bram Stoker's urbane Count Dracula in smart, modern, sexy terms. Original and inventive, the tales in this anthology offer a wide and varied range of undead heroines and doomed heroes, from the tormented good to the unspeakably evil. At large among them in the gardens of literature's longest night are Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's Byronic vampire Saint-Germain, Nancy A. Collins's Vampire King of the Goth Chicks, Tanya Huff's vampiric detective Vicki Nelson, and Freda Warrington's age-old lovers Karl and Charlotte. In all, the quest continues--for blood to drink, for souls to steal, for life among the undead.

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Vampire Lite.......2006-07-04

Not a lot of wonderful stories, but a few fairly interesting ones. Not a lot of vampire's either, which i found dissappointing and why i called this review Vampire Lite I was prepared for some really great vampire stories... not some decent stories with vampire-like themes. The story about Sonja Blue has promise and made me want to buy other work by that author but that is about it. Entertaining but disappointing if you are looking for hard core vampire stuff.

Something for every taste.......2005-12-03

The vampires in this anthology are a diverse group, some are romantic, some erotic, may possess supernatural abilities, or not, others are grotesque, or simply bizarre. Actress Ingrid Pitt (of the Hammer films "The Vampire Lovers" and "Countess Dracula"), opens with a wonderful introduction and contributes an enjoyable story. Most of the stories are between five and twenty-five pages long. A few of the stories are around fifty pages. Anne Rice is represented with the first story. At about twenty pages, "The Master of Rampling Gate", is worth the price of the whole novel. It used to be challenging to find a reprint of "The Master of Rampling Gate", which was originally published in 1984 in "Redbook" magazine. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to expand their scope of authors of "contemporary" vampire fiction. For those who have not been introduced to the writings of the great Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Tanith Lee, Storm Constantine, Poppy Z. Brite, and Freda Warrington, you may decide to build a collection of their novels . I tend to lean more toward a preference for a romantic, supernatural version of the vampire, of which, there are only a few here.

Far more hits than misses........2005-07-10

As with any anthology, some of the stories will resonate more with any given reader than others. There were a few stories here than just didn't do much for me, but that's to be expected, and there were far fewer than might be expected out of 37 stories. But the quality was in general quite high, and if you read nothing else in this book, you really should read "Jack", by Connie Willis (the second to last entry in the book), a 50-page novella that is one of the best short, stand-alone vampire stories I've ever read.

FANTASTIC.......2004-03-01

THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANY VAMPIRE LIT. FAN.

Some good, some bad.......2002-11-06

I wish publishers would stop saying Anne Rice is the 'queen of vampire literature'. She is not an author I care to read. Also, I'm not crazy about Tanith Lee. I always feel like I've missed the point of her stories. Halfway through this book I had to struggle to finish the stories. The first half of the book (other than the Anne Rice story) was fine, then the stories got weird/uncomfortable. That being said, if you like the vampire myth, there are a lot of good/great stories in this book. My favorite is Jack by Connie Willis. Oh, and how come Laurel K Hamilton didn't have a story in this collection?

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Eva's Spell
Ingrid Pitt , and Tony Rudlin
Manufacturer: Arrow (A Division of Random House Group)
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ASIN: 0423011308

THE INGRID PITT BEDSIDE COMPANION FOR GHOSTHUNTERS

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THE INGRID PITT BEDSIDE COMPANION FOR GHOSTHUNTERS
Ingrid Pitt
Manufacturer: B T Batsford
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ASIN: B000H0URW4

Lifes a Scream: The Autobiography of Ingrid Pitt

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Lifes a Scream: The Autobiography of Ingrid Pitt
Ingrid Pitt
Manufacturer: WILLIAM HEINEMANN
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OLLAV8

Ingrid Pitt Bedside Companion for Vampire Lovers, The

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Ingrid Knows Vampires!

Ingrid Pitt Bedside Companion for Vampire Lovers, The
Ingrid Pitt
Manufacturer: B T Batsford Ltd
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ASIN: 071348277X

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Ingrid Knows Vampires!.......2000-04-21

Ingrid Pitt has starred in Hammer Films as one of the most alluring vampires to ever glide across the screen! Who better to write a book on vampires and vampire movies? This is a highly entertaining book, full of humour, but that's not all---you can tell Ingrid has done a lot of thoughtful research. If you are an Ingrid Pitt fan, or you just want to enjoy a fun, intriguing take on vampires, real or on screen, you will want this book!

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Countess Dracula turns Ghostbuster
"Must" reading for students of the paranormal.

The Ingrid Pitt Bedside Companion for Ghosthunters
Ingrid Pitt
Manufacturer: Batsford
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ASIN: 0713484446

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Ingrid Pitt has scared up the lowdown on ghosts, spooks, specters, shades, phantoms, wraiths, apparitions, and even poltergeists. An international almanac of where and how to track down ghosts of the dear departed, plus a compendium of the spookiest movies ever made.

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Countess Dracula turns Ghostbuster.......2001-10-25

This woman is tough on ghosts! She doesn't want to settle for a spook that she can't see---no plate-throwing entity for her unless she can actually view the spirit in question! Ingrid Pitt, best known as Hammer Film's beautiful scream-queen, turns in her vampire fangs for a ghosthunter's kit. From Europe to the U.S.A., she collects and spins ghostly tales, relating the details with a wink and a nudge. Starting with her own ghostly
experience, a touching encounter with the spirit of her deceased father who appeared to look into the little face of the granddaughter he didn't live to see, Ingrid Pitt launches into an entertaining array of ghost stories, from the terrible thing at No. 50 Berkley Square to James Dean's cursed car. Her natural humor shines through every story, but she is an exceptional storyteller! She also includes a film directory of the most spooky movies ever made. It would have been interesting to have featured actual photos of some of the castles and houses featured in the stories, but the illustrations by Jim Bailey were very cool, and added a nice touch.

"Must" reading for students of the paranormal........2000-03-04

Ingrid Pitt's complete lowdown on ghosts, phantoms, apparitions and poltergeists and where to find them examines modern and past spooks alike, with black and white illustrations and an foreword by Uri Geller accompanying essential a collection of ghost stories with extra notes on where to locate the spirits. A collection sure to attract any interested in haunting.

The Ingrid Pitt Book of Murder, Torture & Depravity

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The Ingrid Pitt Book of Murder, Torture & Depravity
Ingrid Pitt
Manufacturer: Batsford
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ASIN: 0713486767

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Ingrid Pitt turns her attention to murder--real, gross, hideous, and depraved. From Caligula to Ivan the Terrible, Josef Mengele to modern serial killers, the actions and motives of the world's worst killers are dissected and analyzed with Pitt's razor-sharp wit and insight.

The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women (Mammoth Books)

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The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women (Mammoth Books)

Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf Publishers
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ASIN: B000JJL1CS

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Horror Anthology. "Here, collected together for the first time, are 34 tales by vampire fiction's greatest women writers. From Edith Nesbit's 1913 story of a mad scientist's vampiric experiments to Storm Constantine's 2001 tale of a woman's hypnotic regression to a time of blood-thirsty shamans, these uncanny and erotic stories dip into the darkest well of human fear and feeling, exposing blood-drinkers of every shade - from the tormented good to the unspeakably evil... this is one anthology vampire fans can sink their teeth into."

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