Being released in January of next year, Titan Books is unleashing The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Official Story of the Film by John Walsh. Much like the recent release title on George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, this brand-new coffee table style book is 176 pages and is going to set you back $50. I have to say, I am very intrigued, but it’s going to need to be an amazing book for me to drop that much for a single book. So, I’m excited, but cautious. But seriously, who would have thought that 50 years ago, this amazing film would be taken seriously enough to have a book like this created? It really does show the power of cinema, and how some films, once thought as trash, would remain as powerful now as it was over a half a decade ago. Funny how thoughts change over a half a century, and that those who once scoffed at movies like this, have been replaced by those that see the brilliance in them.
According to the publisher, this book “offers an in-depth look at the making of the iconic horror movie. This hardback book delves into the challenges and triumphs faced during production, featuring behind-the-scenes photos – some rarely seen – and exclusive archive materials. It includes fresh insights through new interviews with surviving cast and crew, shedding light on the film’s enduring legacy and influence on the horror genre.”
You can pre-order it from Titan’s website HERE, or it will be available on Amazon as well.
