Well, I've just finished reading my Halloween treat to myself! - the updated version of 'Dario Argento - The Man, the Myths & the Magic - by Alan Jones.'
The Original version titled 'Profondo Argento' has been out of print for some time now, so the reprint contains a 'Secondo Tempo' as the author calls it which is effectively an extra 71 pages bringing the filmography up to date. The new chapters include the TV & film work from 2005 to 2012 which includes: 'Do You Like Hitchcock?', 'Jenifer', 'Pelts', 'Mother Of Tears', 'Giallo' & 'Dracula 3D.'
Heavy reading at times, this is still a worthwhile if expensive read and the definitive book for Argento completists... and I'm lucky enough to have both my copies signed by Dario Argento himself.
For those looking for something a little lighter then there is available Mediane's book in their series of directors which runs to 145 pages, which contains mainly photos from the films up to 'Mother Of Tears' with a chapter giving the director's biography and filmography. The selling point for this book for me though is the Soundtrack CD at the end which is a compilation of tracks from most of Dario's films from 'The Bird With The Crystal Plumage' up to 'The Card Player.'
Saturday 20th October 2012
