{"product_id":"fantastic-serial-sites-of-california-science-fiction-horror-and-fantasy-locations-1919-1955-9781476677910","title":"Fantastic Serial Sites of California: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Locations, 1919-1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e The 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10767683\"\u003eGail Orwig\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10767685\"\u003eRaymond Orwig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.16h x 6.93w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476677910\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1476677913\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PER\"\u003ePerforming Arts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PER004140\"\u003eFilm | Genres | Science Fiction \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451627204845,"sku":"9781476677910","price":83.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_c041fa52-d2c0-478d-b6e6-9f81495b0744.jpg?v=1700330071","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/fantastic-serial-sites-of-california-science-fiction-horror-and-fantasy-locations-1919-1955-9781476677910","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}