{"product_id":"film-alchemy-the-independent-cinema-of-ted-v-mikels-9780786475070","title":"Film Alchemy: The Independent Cinema of Ted V. Mikels","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Christopher Wayne Curry\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Film - History \u0026amp; Criticism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e American filmmaker Ted V. Mikels holds a unique position as one of the most unconventional directors of exploitation cinema. Famous for his eccentric home life (he once lived with a harem in a castle with secret passage-ways) and promotional gimmicks (he was known for having nurses and ambulances on hand to assist \"scared-to-death\" movie-goers), Mikels is considered a pioneering master of low-budget movie making. This unique work examines each of Mikels' 19 major film or video productions, beginning with his first feature \u003ci\u003eStrike Me Deadly\u003c\/i\u003e (1959). Each entry includes a full list of cast and crew credits, along with a plot synopsis and, frequently, behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Also included are a complete filmography, an overview of Ted V. Mikels memorabilia, and a transcript of the author's personal interview with Mikels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46493620142231,"sku":"9780786475070","price":2837.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/film-alchemy-the-independent-cinema-of-ted-v-mikels-9780786475070","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}