The Monster Times: Revisiting a Legend is the first book to celebrate the groundbreaking horror, sci-fi and fantasy newspaper. Covering its 48-issue run from 1972 to 1976, this meticulously researched volume explores the tabloid's cultural impact – from its influence on film, comics and monster lore to its bold graphic design and witty, offbeat editorial style.
Packed with exclusive interviews and commentary from filmmakers, artists and cultural icons, the book offers a vibrant tribute to the offbeat creativity that made The Monster Times a fan favorite. Readers will gain a detailed look at all 48 issues, including rare behind-the-scenes perspectives from those who wrote for, drew for, or grew up reading the paper.
About the authors
Cole Ferry is an Accredited Member of the Appraisers Association of America and recipient of their Service to Education Award. A renowned expert on film poster art, he has lectured and written extensively on topics ranging from Titanic artifacts to 20th-century world fairs and Buffalo Bill’s early American circuses.
Nancy Naglin is an author, film critic, and freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Toronto Star, New York Daily News, New York Magazine, The Village Voice, and Crawdaddy. She publishes and edits VideoScope: The Ultimate Genre Film Guide, and has written three novels (Orphan of the Century, The End of 11th Street, The Salvation Army Tales) plus several film review collections in the VideoScope Cult-Film Confidential series.
