There has been continual debate among classic horror film fans as to which magazine was the first "monster mag." The general consensus is that FAMOUS MONSTERS, premiering in February 1958, holds the coveted title, though some place emphasis on a British publication, SCREEN CHILLS, that may, or may not, have been published in 1957. In my research into the horror genre of the past, I started to come across references in dusty libraries, haunted house estate sales, and annoying microfiches of something called SPOOK SHOW. Intrigued, I pursued a new line of research into what was this SPOOK SHOW publication. After diligent searches and contacting numerous collectors, some of whom insist on not being identified, I uncovered the astounding fact that SPOOK SHOW was a publication that existed well back into classic horror film history, possibly as early as the silent era, up to the days of the explosion of monster kid-om that occurred in the late 1950s. As I began to collect whatever material I could on this publication, including actual copies (my collection is still, alas, nowhere near complete), I realized that SPOOK SHOW was clearly the first monster magazine, covering not only traditional spook shows, but also supernatural literature and, primarily, the horror film! More details will be provided in this blog, as SPOOK SHOW lives again!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Introduction
This, a promo for Steven Warren Hill's SILVER SCREAM books, is an excellently assembled video, showcasing many classic horror moments and so appropriate as the start of this SPOOK SHOW blog.
Video-endoskopik yöntemle, tamponsuz Burun estetiği bilgileri, estetik burun ameliyatı, Burun estetigi,rinoplasti operasyonu Op. Dr. Yakup Avşar tarafından anlatılmaktadır.
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