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A menacing godzilla stands alone before a vicious biollante rose who looks soooo much cooler than the movie prop while four other roses rise up in the background. Vhs cover scans scans and bullet point info on old vhs covers and some dvd from the 80s to 2000s. This little gallery offers a stocktake of vhs covers from germany during the 1980s. The sick, sick world of liverpool library press flashbak. Thanks to the retrodaze community for preserving an important part of 1980s 1990s culture. If youre looking for the ultimate in elegant erotica, the only choice has got to be blue climax. Moreover, risom and walter retan later cowrote the illustrated biography, the busy, busy world of richard scarry. Todays hit movies reimagined perfectly as 80s vhs tapes feeling nostalgic for the 1980s.

Vhs movies covers offered a new landscape for art, roughly 11 x 8. I collect a lot of photo and art books, and this has. Dec 09, 2016 1960s 1970s books sex 1960s 1970s adult entertainment book covers liverpool library press paperback publications publishers sex vintage erotica the sick, sick world of liverpool library press at first glance, they look like wholesome little childrens books from a bygone era. Jul 30, 2015 thanks go to john aka theflyingninja1 for buying me this book, as part of an exchange. Some times the movie didnt live up to the cover but for some of the classic stars the only good still pictures we have now are from the box covers. Top 1980s hottest sexiest horror movie posters hnn. While trying to figure out if some old books i had were worth any money, i found some notveryold books that are worth a surprising amount of cash. Gates of hell zombie movies film cover books movie posters art livros movie.

He was the guy responsible for such international poster campaigns as hobo with a. Over 240 fullscale, complete video sleeves in this collection of action, comedy, horror, kids, scifi, and thriller genres. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Get the best deals on xxx vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. The creativity, color and design variation of books is showcased better in childrens books than perhaps any other genre. New book on the totally awesome vhs video cover art of the. Oct 26, 2012 oh, horror movie vhs covers was there kid alive during the 80s that didnt creep away from their parents side while at the video store to sneak a peek at the contents of the horror. The film stars barbara anne constable, christopher j. During the early 80s, when home video was in its infancy, an influx of video. Vhs video cover art horror book highlight duration. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. The cover art on those boxes is now the subject of a new and highly entertaining book, vhs.

They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. With bright patterns, gorgeous cover design and often fantastic illustration, these are books meant to excite the eyes as well as the mind. It should also be noted for the edification of future generations that these lurid retinaburning creations were not just the preserve of the usaevery country in the world had their own taste bypass when it came to the packaging for movies on vhs. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. Here are some recent movies and popular shows reimagined as 1980s era vhs tapes, and they are simply. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.

The back cover simply showcases a small picture of godzilla during his osaka rampage. Revenge of the south sea queen is a 1988 indonesian horrorfantasy action film directed by h. Todays hit movies reimagined perfectly as 80s vhs tapes. Starting in the late 1980s and for about years, i worked in the video field. The retrodaze vhs tape cover collection internet archive. Photos without watermarks are public domain, while others are credited. May 28, 2015 all those vhs tapes are around somewhere forgotten and alone.

Scans and bullet point opinions of marvel, dc, charlton gold key comic books covers, humor tv, movie tiein paperback novels, dvd vhs covers. Luke bird on channeling the 1980s for the cover of the. The 50 craziest old school horror vhs box covers complex. Video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform that represents a period of unabashed creativity. Absurd, odd, and ridiculous relics from the videotape era. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectible childrens books. You should probably read it while wearing acidwashed. See more ideas about cover, all horror movies and image search. Disney fisherprice the haunted house book w cassette tape, 1975, hard cover. Absurd, odd, and ridiculous relics from the videotape era pickett, joe, prueher, nick on. Welcome to ram books, a new kind of magazine store, put together with real love and meticulous attention to authenticity and detail. Spot is a fictional puppy created by eric hill, an english author and illustrator of childrens picture books. For over fifteen years, from 1979 to 1995, he was professionally and regularly involved with doctor who, his work including the iconic the five doctors radio times cover, many book covers including forty nine for target and related books, bbc vhs covers, books, calendars, prints and other merchandise.

Hello everyone this is the channel that has become a standard for your amusement and leisure for over 10 years. If only all horror vhs covers could look this good. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A dude made fake vhs covers for new shows and theyre so good. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. I also think that theres a small conspiracy to keep academy entertainment vhs covers off the internet. These mocked up movie covers by julien knez showcase todays hits, as if they were retro vhs tapes. Blank vhs tape covers were actually kind of beautiful. Video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform representi. Video cover art, a book dedicated solely to the art of a distant time hell bent on bringing back the respect for the artists of a lost craft. But the new book vhs video cover art, compiled by british poster. Video cover art is a unique and largely lost art form representing a period of unabashed creativity during the video rental boom of the 1980s to early 1990s.

I know there are plenty of selfpublished e books out there with ghastly homemade photoshop covers that a fiveyearold could do better with their eyes shutbut vhs tape. Vhs video cover art, an awesome new book by tom hodge, looks back at the wonderful vhs artwork of the 80s and early 90s. If you dont believe me, try googling academy and see what you come up with. Leszczak has returned with the marvelous single season sitcoms of the 1980s. New book on the totally awesome vhs video cover art of the 80s. Tjut djalil, also credited under the pseudonym of jalil jackson. Mar 5, 2018 a collection of horror movie cover or poster art, mostly from the 1980s, but a few from the 70s and 90s, too. List of harlequin romance novels released in 1980 wikipedia.

This is an amazing piece of work, not only for movie buffs, vhs. Dec 09, 2019 the moodboard was crammed full of references to 1980s design culture and typography, and included two of my favorite book covers of recent years. This vhs box cover features one of the most spectacular pieces of poster art from the franchise. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. The art explodes with a succulent, indulgent blend of design, illustration, typography, and. May, 2015 the cover art on those boxes is now the subject of a new and highly entertaining book, vhs. Published by schiffer publishing, the 264page hardcover book is like a noahs ark for 80s graphics and typography. This magazine is packed from cover to cover with the most gorgeous girls in sophisticated erotic action. In this posting we take on the hottest and sexiest posterdvd vhs covers from the 1980 s. This article needs more articlelinks to integrate with wikipedia. It is a unique art form that represents a period of bold creativity during the video rental boom of the 1980s up to the early 1990s. Awesome 80s vhs box art geeks are sexy technology news.

Yes, those dusty old vhs tapes from the 80s and 90s are well on their way to becoming collectors items. Mgmua is most fondly remembered for releasing their films in those big cardboard boxes that opened up like a book they also had a blue piece of tape shaped like a giant i that stuck to the middle of the right hand side or bottom of the box, either covering a portion of the artwork or the credits. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. These covers make the films look much better than that actually were. Both covers are incredibly bold in terms of their layout, unashamed in their use of color, yet evocative and very beautiful. This book will make you feel like youre stepping back in time into a local video store because of the amazing and. See more ideas about best horrors, horror and box art. The art explodes with a succulent, indulgent blend of design, illustration, typography, and hilarious copywriting. Yet, despite their flaws i am still able to enjoy looking at these old boxes as a fan of the genre, and for sheer nostalgias sake. Those movies that are hidden away in the folds of time are resurrected here in a most enjoyable way. Modern home video covers are nothing like the awesomeness that can be found over at monster brains, where they have a great gallery of 1980s vhs covers from foreign. I had to watermark some stuff i have personally located or own because of thievery from particular people on various web sites.

Absurd, odd, and ridiculous relics from the videotape. See more ideas about zombie movies, horror movie posters and horror movies. Get the best deals on disney books 1968 now when you shop the largest online selection at. The success of hills books about spot led to other media productions, including television and home video titles, music albums, and cdrom titles. This book does such a good job of collecting amazing cover art from this era. Improve this article by adding relevant links to the existing text. The team consists of several marvel universe characters and was created by stan lee and artist jack kirby, among others. The vhs cover became a mainstay artform of the 80s and 90s, be it simple cardboard or a. Written and curated by tom the dude designs hodge, poster artist extraordinaire and vhs obsessive, with a foreword by. Disney parks the little mermaid vhs cover blank book journal diary. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Now of course astute viewers know that dvds didnt come out till 1995, so it would make more sense if all were vhs movie posters.

Part magazine shop, part erotica museum, part time capsule, and 100% classic collection of post war mens magazines. Video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform representing a period of unabashed creativity during the video rental boom of the 1980s to early 1990s. Hart, and claudia angelique rademaker, and is considered to be a mockbuster of the 1984 american film the terminator. The vhs cover became a mainstay artform of the 80s and 90s, be it simple cardboard or a more elaborate plastic clamshell. Soundtracks spanish dvds talking heads the doors the who tv series vhs videos vintage label art vintage postcards weirdest album covers worst album covers worst xmas album covers yes my. Uses published in the 1980s that are in some way prototypical of that decade. I hoped, but never expected, that leszczak would do a sequel. Any child of the 1980s or 90s could tell you the pivotal role the video shop. Theyre durable enough to prevent breakage, yet slim and lightweight. See more ideas about 1980s horror movies, movie covers and horror.

The vhs covers for this company are nearly nonexistant anywhere on the web. For contemporary uses that emulate that era, see 1980s style. In the 1970s and 1980s we bought millions of blank vhs cassettes. The avengers are a team of marvel comics superheroes. Jul 26, 2016 vhs movies covers offered a new landscape for art, roughly 11 x 8. Matt barone is a staff writer at complex who specializes in covering movies and tv. Vhs video cover art is the coffee table book youve been waiting for if youre a fan of the 80s, b movies, awesome movie artwork, or things that. Of deliciously disturbing and disgusting vhs horror art horror books, horror art. Over 1,000 vhs tape covers primarily from the 1980s, including action movies, childrens cartoons, comedies, and special interest tapes. A cover gallery for vhs videos 1980s horror movies, american horror movie, best.