Hello!
First up is the business of a Book Review.
Last week I noted that a couple of hot books had arrived to review; we wasted no time before crawling through Tom Weaver’s From Page to Silver Scream, from Bear Manor Media.
For several years Tom has been editing a series of ‘Script from the Crypt’ books; I’ve reviewed some of them here. This new item is his work alone, and he’s hoping it will catch on and yield future volumes. The prospect of that seems entirely possible.
The format focuses on books that became noted fantastic movies, mostly horror pictures. The majority are fan favorites — but in all but a few cases the source books are not commonly read today. In his autobiographical confession up front Tom admits that he wasn’t always a reader, but that catching up with some of this arcane literature was a rewarding step that he’d like to encourage in other fans.
His choice of films is eclectic — horror milestones like The Old Dark House as well as the minor Sci-fi item The Navy vs. The Navy vs. the Night Monsters, which is of worth because its source author is the noted Murray Leinster.
After reading Tom’s introductory chapter I did what anyone would — I zeroed in on his coverage devoted to a favorite, The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham. His 25 pages on that book and movie start with a breakdown of every book chapter. Then we get a comparison / contrast with the finished film, some notes about the production and other observations. Each chapter reproduces a paperback cover or two (my crumbling 1964 copy is represented), and adds an unusual still or two, in this case, some BTS shots of the Triffid creatures. The extra kick in the Triffids chapter are two drafts of what read like early treatments for the movie, each of which presents ideas left undeveloped in the finished film.
The well-read Gary Teetzel may know all of the books that Weaver covers, but most are new to me. I forgot that The Maze was sourced from a book; Tom includes Salvador Dali illustrations from an early print edition. A piece on Donovan’s Brain has production back stories, establishing that actor Lew Ayres tried his best to slink out of the movie, just before the cameras rolled.
Tom goes in for some ‘quality’ titles, diving into Anya Seton’s Dragonwyck. He uses his book breakdown to make a case for the movie as Vincent Price’s first go at the kind of characterization he perfected for Roger Corman’s later Poe series.
There’s a lot to learn here, even, as I said, with books I’ve already read. The authors covered include Richard Matheson, Sax Rohmer, Arthur Conan Doyle, Curt Siodmak, Edgar Wallace, J.B. Priestley, Fritz Leiber, Marie Belloc Lowndes and Raymond F. Jones. With Tom’s extra goodies, it’s an entertaining read that allows one to pop about from one interesting title to the next. I never liked the movie The 27th Day but the coverage of it here allows me to learn more about John Mantley’s source book, at arms’s length.
|
The book makes an impressive quiz for know-it-all genre fans: what Boris Karloff mad doctor movie is based on a book called The Edge of Running Water? That eliminates this Savant from the know-it-all bench.
Best Crypto Recovery Company – visit Optimistic Hacker Gaius.
Optimistic Hacker Gaius is the best crypto recovery company. I was scammed and lost a significant amount of funds, but after reading a review about their success in recovering lost crypto, I reached out. Within just 6 hours, they traced and recovered most of my lost assets! Their service was fast, professional, and exceeded my expectations. I’m extremely grateful for their help and highly recommend them to anyone facing similar issues. Thank you, Optimistic Hacker Gaius!
Contact them at the following.
Visit Their Website: optimistichackargaius. c o m
Email: support@ optimistichackargaius. c o m
Text them on WhatsApp: (+44 737 674 0569).
I really think the crypto investment community isn’t doing enough to combat the high rising rate of online investment scams currently flooding the crypto space. I fell victim for this notorious scams after I tried investing in an alleged crypto investment platform. Apparently, I thought they where a legit investment platform but I later got to find out the hard way after they kept asking for more money before I could withdraw out my investment profit.
After I had paid more than enough to withdraw my profit of $180k, I soon started suspecting that this payment was not ending soon and so I concluded that they where scammers. I felt really down because I had poured in all my savings into this investment idea I thought will give me a higher returns. I quickly started looking online for a legit investment recovery agent who could help, then I saw a comment about a firm called RecoveryHacker101@gmailcom, who specialises in crypto recovery. I quickly contacted them and provided relevant information about all the transaction I had done with the scammers.
In short I was able to retrieve $145k back. Though, I wasn’t about to get back the full $180k, but at least I was able to recover back $145k with the help of RecoveryHacker101. I honestly want to say a big thank you to the team that put their time and expertise so I could recover back my stolen bitcoin. Therefore, I am using this medium to recommend recoveryhacker101 to anyone looking to recover back their lost cryptocurrency. You can reach them via RECOVERHACKER101@GMAILCOM
A Phishing Scam That Nearly Ruined My Retirement
One click on a phishing email, and in an instant, hackers drained my entire crypto portfolio, €200,000 in altcoins I had painstakingly saved for retirement. The betrayal was crushing, and I felt lost. That’s when I reached out to Boombavest Recovery System. Their cybersecurity team worked around the clock to reverse the unauthorized transactions and recover €190,000 of my lost funds. They didn’t just restore my money, they restored my faith in the possibility of recovery. If a hack has left you reeling, trust Boombavest. They’re securing crypto investments and fighting to make the digital world safer, one recovery at a time.
info@boombavest.com 🌐 boombavest.com
WhatsApp +1 (216) 546 9146
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/boombavest-limited-0b3349383_recover-whats-yours-securely-reliably-activity-7376492770191962113-2DMg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAF6OlUcBnJj2c5fcXFBw9EInMmKOpaBUPM0
.I want to publicly thank Wireless Web Recovery, a professional private investigator and a certified expert in Bitcoin Recovery Services, for their assistance in helping me recover the money I lost to fraud. An online manipulation artist who represented themselves as knowledgeable and experienced in the field of Crypto investments conned my wife and myself. My 275,000 USD worth of funds were put into cryptocurrency. I was left helpless after the fraud tricked us and had to spend hours looking for a Crypto recovery service to get my money back. The specialist I found was Wireless Web Recovery. I just had to be patient after describing my situation to the expert, and all of my money was returned to my wallet in less than 72 hours. Thank you Wireless Web Recovery for your excellent assistance in getting my money back. Wireless Web Recovery can be reached through various channels like:
Email: info@wirelesswebrecovery.com
Website: wirelesswebrecovery.com
Whatsapp: +447549958672
A Truck Driver’s Heart: How JetWebHackers Restored My Hope and Saved My Family
Losing $78,000 to a scam crushed my soul. I felt helpless, broken, and drowning in despair. I worked so hard every day just to keep my family afloat, and suddenly, everything was gone — my dreams, my future, my hope. I felt like I was trapped in a nightmare with no way out. Then, I found JetWebHackers. They didn’t just recover my money—they gave me a reason to believe again. Within 48 hours, they tracked down the scammers and returned what I thought was lost forever. That moment, holding that money, was like a miracle. It’s changed everything for my family. They even gave me a blank ATM card, and I withdrew $55,000 to help us survive. It’s risky, yes — but for us, it’s been a lifeline when we needed it most. I’ll never forget how they pulled me out of darkness when I thought all was lost. If you’re struggling, if you’ve been scammed — don’t give up. Reach out. JetWebHackers gave me a second chance at life. They can do the same for you.
Contact now:
WHATSAPP: +1(763)357-2550
Website: [jetwebhackers.com]
Email: jetwebhackers@gmail.com
Telegram: @jetwebhackers
Please, take that step. Your life can change today.