- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Titan Books (December 20th)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0857681176
- ISBN-13: 978-0857681171
Synopsis: This remarkable journey through the Hammer vault includes props, annotated script pages, unused poster artwork, production designs, rare promotional material and private correspondence. Hundreds of rare and previously unseen stills help to create a rich souvenir of Hammer’s legacy, from the X certificate classics of the 1950s to the studio’s latest productions.
Written and compiled by the official Hammer Films historian Marcus Hearn, and featuring exclusive contributions from the actors and filmmakers associated with the company, this is the most lavish book ever published on the legendary House of Horror.
We’ve got a great book on our hands today, and if you’ve got a friend or family member who is a horror film fanatic, then this is the perfect stocking-stuffer this holiday season. Since 1934 Hammer Films has been a pioneer of pulp horror. They have produced films like the The Quartermass Xperiment, The Curse of Frankenstein, and Christopher Lee‘s Dracula.
In 2010, they reminded us of their mastery of the genre with Let Me In, and in February 2012 Daniel Radcliffe will star in their latest project, The Woman in Black. It’s safe to say that Hammer Films is more than just a household name of horror. They are legends of the genre, who are as relevant today as they were in the silver age of horror.
The Vault is a journey into the rich history of Hammer Films. Author Marcus Hearne delivers a real gem of a coffee table book that is gorgeously put together with all sorts of great material including production photos and concept art that make up a visual chronicle of the history of Hammer Films from its humble beginnings.
One of the best parts about this book is that it’s more 
than just a monument to a single studio or film genre. It’s actually a great historical record of the film industry as a whole, with relics from antiquated marketing tactics to correspondence that show first hand how filmmaking has transformed throughout the years. The Hammer Vault is a great peace of visual history, and your coffee table is just plain boring without it.
If you’re a fan of horror, or just fascinated with the film industry, The Hammer Vault is a must have for your collection. If you know a horror fan, then this will make a perfect gift this holiday season.
I give The Hammer Vault Five Out of Five Stars.
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