Crystal Lake Memories: Review Thread

[mcilroga]

Here is the thread for everything Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History Of Friday The 13th (http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Lake-Memories-Complete-History/dp/0976543311) related, the book by Peter Bracke.

I unfortunately have not had the (I think?) pleasure of reading this book, but I've come so close to buying it. :cry: I swear, one of these days I'm going to sit down and read this... it looks fantastic.

[Melanie Jarvis]

Awesome book. It's really long, but totally addictive.

[sCabbOy]

Great book. GReat pics, stories and interviews. An ASSET to any F13th fan's collection or coffee table.

[Wheatjedi]

This is a wonderful book. Other than a few typos here and there, it's darn near perfect.

[DavidDunn]

It's truly THE most comprehensive book on the Friday series. Interviews, rare photos, interesting backstories, and just all around superb writing about each film one by one make the book one of the most reliable sources to anyone interested in the series. Peter Bracke is pretty much the undisputed man for writing this thing. When I got mine for my birthday last year, my fucking head nearly exploded. It really is uber-long, but after you finish each section in the book, you find yourself looking at each film in a totally different way. Before I read the JTM section, I hated the movie with a burning passion. When I finished the section, I had developed a sense of respect for it. That's just how good this book is.

[Speck]

I thought it was a very informative book. I have mine on my coffee table. Who else has theirs on their coffee table?

[Lance Lives]

I was just thinking about how I really wish I had a way to display this book. Too bad I don't have a coffee table. I really enjoyed this book. I recommend it highly.

[Rich]

This book is awesome! It is basically a huge collection of interviews from cast and crew members of every film.

David Grove's Legend of Camp Blood is a good book too, it is basically a smaller version of this. I have and love both.

[Joshg]

Spectacular book. Each section is a 10/10 from me.

The Judie Aronson-Ted White-Joe Zito water fight was one of my favorites. :)

[Lammert]

If you're a Friday or a horrorfan, you should just get this!

[jackdeth]

I found it very hard to put down once I picked it up and started reading.:D I got one of the first editions from spark plug which I'm absolutly paranoid about ruining, and the Titan released edition which is the one that I read.

[Kane Lives]

I love this book. :D

I was honestly expecting just another "Making of" book that would tell me basically what I already knew. But, I actually learned a few things from it and the interviews were great. Very well put together. I couldn't put it down either.

I read most of the chapters two or three times.

[Ron]

Does anyone know of any other books about the other fanchises?

[Kane Lives]

There were a couple of books for Nightmare On Elm Street.

The Nightmare On Elm Street Companion (1987)
The Nightmare Never Ends (1992)

[jackdeth]

There were a couple of books for Nightmare On Elm Street.

The Nightmare On Elm Street Companion (1987)
The Nightmare Never Ends (1992)
Don't have either of those two. Are they any good or are they acceptional?

I think we'll see Halloween get a making of book eventually. Maybe sometime in the next couple years. But as for Friday the 13th books, Crystal Lake Memories was beyond my expectations, and Making Friday the 13th - The Legend of Camp Blood was a great companion for it. Even though CLM came out afterwards.:)

[Kane Lives]

Don't have either of those two. Are they any good or are they acceptional?


I don't have The Nightmare On Elm Street Companion myself, but The Nightmare Never Ends is a very good book.

[Rich]

I have The Nightmare Never Ends. I wish someone would make a more up to date Nightmare book that includes Wes Craven's New Nightmare and Freddy vs. Jason. Well I don't care about FVJ because that was covered in both Friday books, but I would love a Nightmare one to include New Nightmare. A Halloween one would be nice too.

[Ron]

Ah yes, I too would love a Halloween book. Hopefully one day it will come to fruition.

[nottidelterrore]

I think this book will be one of my next purchases. I've been wanting to get it for awhile now. I ordered Making Friday the 13th off Amazon a little over a week ago. I'm sure Crystal Lake Memories would go great with it.

[sCabbOy]

The making book is also great. A lot of interviews with obscure actors from the series like Ron Sloan and such. CLM is better for the color pics though.

[Patrick]

Yea I am embarrassed to say I haven't finished CLM yet. I am still on Part V. I go thru phases where I am in the mood to read and then where I am not. Call me weird.

[sCabbOy]

I basically skimmed through 6-FvJ because my lack of intierest in those films. 1-5 was def the best parts of the book.

[Joshg]

I don't know. This was, form what I can remember, my ranking of the parts of the book:

#1 - Part IV
#2 - Part V
#3 - Part 3
#4 - Part VIII
#5 - Part 2
#6 - Part VII
#7 - Part IX
#8 - Part 1
#9 - Jason X
#10 - FvJ
#11 - Part VI

I didn't feel there was enough info on Part VI to satisfy, but it was still 10/10!
#8, #9, and #10 spots vary for me. Part 1 is my favorite film, but the section slowed me down due to me hearing much of the stuff already mentioned before.

Parts 4 and 5 were my ultimate favorite entries in the book. Loved 'em! The Anderson frozen swimming part sold it for me!

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I still need to get this! I have the Legends of Camp Blood one. That one is pretty good. I have browsed through CLM, and I liked it alot. It's about $40 or so, IIRC.

[The Dream Master]

I got this as a Christmas present the year it was released, and it sits right next to my bed in my room. In fact, it's one of the first things you see when you walk in the door.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I could imagine. The book is huge, haha.

[Joshg]

Mine is on my dresser. Not noticable at first, until you relax on the bed, and say "whoa! What's that." And then you blush. :)

[Cody]

Crystal Lake Memories is godly. It's one of my most prized possessions, especially since I've gotten it signed by Ari Lehman, Steve Dash, Richard Brooker, Tom Morga, CJ Graham, and Kane Hodder. I'm hoping to get more scribbles on it some day.

[nottidelterrore]

I was going to order it at the end of the week but I may wait until Christmas, when I get a crapload of money. Regardless, this book will be mine someday!

[Patrick]

I basically skimmed through 6-FvJ because my lack of intierest in those films. 1-5 was def the best parts of the book.

Yea I will definately read all of the Paramount 'Friday' years, but seriously doubt I will read anything...in depth...past JTM. I like the NLC films ok, but I always have been and always will be extremely partial to the 1980-1989 series of movies. After Paramount sold the rights, the NLC films definately lost something major that make the 80's films so enduring.

[nottidelterrore]

I ended up ordering it off Amazon tonight. I couldn't wait until Christmas to get it. So now I'll have Crystal Lake Memories & The Making of Friday the 13th to read.

[Spade]

I still need to get me one of these.

[simonthekillerewok]

Great book, I didn't read it in order (who does) and have yet to read the chapters on part 3, 6, 8, 9, and 10, but the ones I did read were very gripping and I couldn't put the heavy book down.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I ended up ordering it off Amazon tonight. I couldn't wait until Christmas to get it. So now I'll have Crystal Lake Memories & The Making of Friday the 13th to read.

Let me know how you like The Making of Friday the 13th, Chris.

Crystal Lake Memories is huge. It weighs quite a bit for a book. You could probably use it as a weapon. :lol:

[Melanie Jarvis]

I have both "Crystal Lake Memories" and "The Making of Friday the 13th". They are both very good books, but CLM goes a little more in depth and has more interviews.

[nottidelterrore]

Let me know how you like The Making of Friday the 13th, Chris.

Crystal Lake Memories is huge. It weighs quite a bit for a book. You could probably use it as a weapon. :lol:

Will do. I'm probably going to read a book or two before it but I should be reading it soon.

I hope my copy of CLM arrives soon. I can't wait to skim through it..then read it.

[Natman]

I thought the least interesting movies had the most interesting chapters. While I don't much like the movies, Friday the 13th Part VIII and Jason X were two of my favorite chapters in the book. It shows how different they were from the original idea and also shows just how brutal an industry it is.

[Joshg]

Yeah, I loved the section for Part VIII. I think, even more so than 6, 7, 3, 2, 1, X, JGTH, and FvJ.

[Patrick]

I just finished 'Repetition'...the chapter for Part 5. It was pretty interesting to me. The actors/actresses sure had some different impressions of Danny Steinman.

I'm looking forward to starting chapter 6 'Resurrection'.

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

I still have yet to obtain this book from ANYWHERE.

I've asked for it as an X-Mas present...maybe someone else can find it for me. :D

[Jigsaw]

I think some used copies might be sold on Amazon.com, Reaper666.

I liked both CLM and The Making Of F13, but CLM is definitely the superior of the two by far. More detailed and in-depth, and equally long sections for every film in the series. The author is unbiased too, which is a big plus for me.

[DRE]

I loved both books, CLM is the tops though. All the pretty pictures.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I still have yet to obtain this book from ANYWHERE.

I've asked for it as an X-Mas present...maybe someone else can find it for me. :D

My mom got me this for Christmas. She ordered it from Barnes and Noble. You can do that, or Amazon. They should still have it.

[nottidelterrore]

I got my copy off Amazon for $31.50, which was well spent. I'm still reading it even though I should be long done with it. I haven't been reading a whole lot as of late. I'm in the chapter about Freddy vs. Jason at the moment.

[Utellme]

I remember when i could not get the miss printed 1st edition.I went on ebay looking and people was paying 100 + and 600 for autographed copy stupid buyers if you ask me but hey it was there money.

I waited until the 2nd edition came out and bought it for 35.00.

[jackdeth]

I remember when i could not get the miss printed 1st edition.I went on ebay looking and people was paying 100 + and 600 for autographed copy stupid buyers if you ask me but hey it was there money.

I waited until the 2nd edition came out and bought it for 35.00.
I was lucky enough to get a 1st edition. I think there is only 5000 copies that exist. I also got a 2nd edition as well. I do agree the 2nd edition was a bit cheaper. lol

[Rich]

You know, I was just reading the chapter on Part 4. Joe Zito really studied the movies and really put so much thought and effort into his Friday. It is too bad directors like Ronny Yu were not as dedicated to their work as Zito. I have a new respect for Joe as a film maker after reading everything he had to say about the making of Friday 4.

[Dave Dunwoody]

I wish that the book hadn't been so dominated by interviews/quotes, but there's no denying what a comprehensive and revealing volume it is. And there is an extra benefit to having things recounted in the voices of those who were there. It is THE Friday the 13th retrospective.

[Rich]

I like how it is interviews and quote. You are hearing it straight from the people who did it not from a third party. That combined with the pictures makes it like a Friday the 13th scrapbook in coffee table book form. If you don't like the interview domination there is always the David Grove book, which is a great little book as well.

[simonthekillerewok]

A trend I started to notice with the Final chapter actors was that most of them didn't like horror movies, nor did they want to be in the movie that much. It just confirmed my beliefs about actors being complete snobs lol. Little did they know they were in one of the best slasher movies of all time

[Lammert]

This book is almost a bible... great, great book.

[horrornut]

I've spent hours going through both of the Friday books. There is no question that I haven't found the answer to yet in one or the other. They are MUST HAVE books for any serious Friday fan. Kinda sounds like a commercial !! lol:bow:

[Lammert]

both of the Friday books.

You also mean "Making Friday the 13th" by David Grove? :nuts:

[horrornut]

You also mean "Making Friday the 13th" by David Grove? :nuts:
Yes that is the other book.

[Lammert]

I had little input in that one(photos and info).... :)

[James M]

Haha, I get credited in the "thanks" for CLM even though nothing from me is in there. I think Peter Bracke interviewed a bunch of fans for some section that never got included.

[Cody]

It's not a sure thing, but I asked Peter Bracke a while back and he said that he's interested in putting together a new chapter on the making of F13 '09 after it comes out.

[Jason_Legend]

This book is so good it hurts. 3,4,5 and 7 are my favorite sections. I can't pick a favorite.

My least favorite is 6. It seemed to have the least dirt.

[Matt326]

How Much is the book. i want to get it but it depends on how much it is

[MaDMaNMaRz]

It usually goes for $40-50, but it's well worth it. It's crammed with tons of info. It's a damn good read. In fact, i'm probably going to start reading through it again this week.

[nottidelterrore]

How Much is the book. i want to get it but it depends on how much it is

Amazon has it for $36 at the moment. Their normal price seems to be around $50. I got mine for a nice $31 last year.

I'm taking Crystal Lake Memories & Making Friday the 13th with me on my getaway. I've been aching to read them again.

[Spook]

I really want to pick this up. I own the book by David Grove, and am very interested in seeing what different types of things CLM has to offer. This book seems fuller than Making Friday the 13th. I'll definitely pony up the bucks to get this.

[The Dream Master]

I've been reading CLM again here lately. It's amazing how much info that book has; I find the most fascinating stuff to be all the rights issues and shit. It's amazing how many hands were (and still are) involved in making these films.

[andrew8798]

Find the book online for a cheap price I got for $32 Didn't know that the book was that big. I still need to get the other book by David Grove

[AmonStone]

Anyone else notice the screwup at the end of the book? Page 313, there's a pic of Jeannine Taylor with a caption underneath that just ends in mid sentence.
That aside, its a great book.

[The Terminator]

Crystal Lake Memories is indeed a great book.

Ran up on this baby in late 2006 at a local BooksAMillion with a friend of mine, and simply had to buy it.

[Joshg]

This book is so good it hurts. 3,4,5 and 7 are my favorite sections. I can't pick a favorite.

My least favorite is 6. It seemed to have the least dirt.

Wow! My thoughts almost exactly!

3,4,5,7 and 8 were my favorites. And 6 was my least because...like you said...lack of dirt. 4 and 5 were god-like sections IMO. :)

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I think reading about ANB was the most enjoyable section. All of them were great, but Part 5 had alot of interesting things that went on.

[Jason_Legend]

A couple reviews on Amazon, talk about how this book is mostly just the same old stuff repeated from the DVD extras. Huh? At least 70% of the quotes in this book are from actors/film crew saying things I'd never heard of. I know some of the quotes are from Fangoria magazines. I only counted a few quotes that were ripped directly from the DVD extras.

[TheShowstoppa]

Hrm... See, from what I take of it, Peter Bracke put this book together before the release of the DVD set. He makes mention that he is the Author during the commentary for movie 3.

This is indeed a great book. I've had it for a few years now and I've read through it maybe 1 time... but the thing that still gets to me is seeing all the information and everything well within the pages.

Makes me wish they would find that reel of Chris getting killed in part 3 so we could have a proper ending to the movie.

[jasonlives13]

I just recently bought this, though Ive only started on the first film, I think I payed £22 which was the cheapest I could find

[Hypnocil]

This is a very good book. Picked mine up at Barnes & Noble, but I had to order it at the desk.

Really what's not to love? Even the most boring chapter is still insanely fascinating, so overall I'd advise any Friday the 13th fan to check it out.

Highlights for me include Adriennne King's reccolections on filming part 2, Betsy Palmer's memories, the Joe Zito controversy (which kept going on), learning about Warrington Gillette, the one Make Up FX artist's take on how they did Jason in JTM, the list goes on.

Probably the biggest shock, for me, was reading Kimberly Beck's statements. Doing a Friday the 13th is slightly better than doing a porno? Okay. Also it seems there was some actual on-set sparring between Lar Park Lincoln and Kevin Blair, but that is pretty quickly swept over. The two seeminly hate each other...(which really makes that photo of the two of them in the back all the more hilarious when you really think about it...those smiles were probably very fake. hehe) and I thought it was cute when Kevin said he came up with a part 8 script where Tina died off. :p

Overall, if you don't own the book...you probably should.

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

HOLY DICK BAGEL! :eek:

I went to the post office today, and their was quite the large package there waiting for me. It was from Amazon, so I was a little confused, because I didn't order anything from there.

When I got home, I proceeded to open it...and low and behold, it was Crystal Lake Memories! I check the order information sheet and such...and wouldn't ya know it, my fiance went and ordered it for me. :sniffle:

I instantly called her up thanking her quite possibly Twenty times. :D

Before I head to bed tonight, I will try and get a chapter or two in. :)

[Jason_Legend]

I could be wrong, but I think I read somewhere that another book is coming out.

Does anyone know anything about this?

[Ron]

;298683']HOLY DICK BAGEL! :eek:

I went to the post office today, and their was quite the large package there waiting for me. It was from Amazon, so I was a little confused, because I didn't order anything from there.

When I got home, I proceeded to open it...and low and behold, it was Crystal Lake Memories! I check the order information sheet and such...and wouldn't ya know it, my fiance went and ordered it for me. :sniffle:

I instantly called her up thanking her quite possibly Twenty times. :D

Before I head to bed tonight, I will try and get a chapter or two in. :)

You got yourself a nice catch there, hold on to her;)

[Jason_Legend]

I could be wrong, but I think I read somewhere that another book is coming out.

Does anyone know anything about this?

It looks like there is going to be a new book. I hope for some new juicy stories.

[The 5th Golden Girl]

What is the best way to get one's hands on this book? I've tried ordering it twice, and after waiting for months at a time both times, finally cancelled both orders.

[nottidelterrore]

I just ordered my copy from Amazon a few years back for $31.50. I thought it was well worth the price.

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Lake-Memories-Complete-History/dp/1845763432/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258470055&sr=1-1

[The 5th Golden Girl]

Amazon is the first place I tried, but I think I waited close to two months after ordering, but it never went anywhere.

I was thinking about E-Bay.

[Jason_Legend]

After reading this book again, I think it's a toss up between The Final Chapter and The New Blood, for the most entertaining section.

[Kane]

Bought a brand new copy for $30 plus free shipping. Can't wait to give it a read. I own the book by David Grove, and despite the lack of material for the latter sequels after The Final Chapter, I still enjoyed it. It would be nice to hear more, though.

[Cody]

I've gotten other actor, stuntman, and director signatures on pictures throughout the book, but at the Days of the Dead convention yesterday Derek Mears completed my collection of primary Jason performer signatures on the title page.

Picture of the page (http://twitpic.com/5l7k3s)

Ari Lehman, Steve Dash, Richard Brooker, Ted White, Tom Morga, C.J. Graham, Kane Hodder, Ken Kirzinger, and Derek Mears, plus Betsy Palmer.

[nottidelterrore]

Pretty freaking awesome, Cody!

I need to crack open my copy of Crystal Lake Memories sometime. It's been nearly 4 years since I've read it. Collecting dust on my bookcase.

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gr9i2QmF8bs/Tw_NLLyx-2I/AAAAAAAADLk/mBgV_9RgjJs/s1600/CrystalLakeMemories_ebook.jpg

Six years after the original publication of Crystal Lake Memories, Jason is ready to slash his way across your screen. Inspired by the extraordinary response to the print edition, Bracke has returned to the vaults to unearth additional material he was unable to incorporate into the original hardcover volume. He has also conducted fresh and updated interviews with key Friday the 13th alumni, including many who have agreed to break their silence for the first time. Bigger and bloodier than ever, Crystal Lake Memories is fully revised and expanded, and, says the author, the most complete and comprehensive version possible.

“Over the past six years since the original release of Crystal Lake Memories, it’s been a joy to hear from so many fans of the series around the world with their appreciation for the book and the series it celebrates,” says Bracke. “Though the hardcover version remains available and stands as a complete and cohesive work, there were many fascinating and intriguing stories that fell victim to Jason’s merciless editorial blade— even a large-format book comes with size limitations. So it’s been a great pleasure to not only revisit the original content but also present it in a modern way.”

Crystal Lake Memories will receive a simultaneous release in both Standard and Enhanced electronic editions, and each will be made available at a new affordable low price. This makes Bracke’s compelling narrative accessible to a whole new community of Friday enthusiasts. “The book market has seen radical changes over the past few years with electronic books now a viable and increasingly popular format for many readers. The consumer has spoken, and they want to take their favorite books with them wherever they go, whether it’s on their laptop, tablet or smartphone—something that wasn’t possible with a five-pound hardcover edition!” laughs Bracke, adding, “It’s particularly gratifying that, in these tough economic times, the book is now more affordable than was ever possible in print.”

[WesReviews]

Damn... that's tempting. Might wait for some reviews first, so see if it warrants an upgrade or not.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I loved CLM, but i'm not really sure i'd upgrade.

[Rick]

I'd love to read the additional material, but I'm not sure I'll buy it.
I won't buy multiple copies of a movies, not sure I'll shell out for this.
However, since it'll be an e-book as will, makes me think about it a little harder.
I guess it depends on how much additional material is in it.

[acme]

I loved the original book and still read it over and over. It's a gem.

[jasonsfury]

I just posted my Interview with Peter Bracke pertaining to the eBook. He goes into why he started the original book back in 2002 (Old info for some) and what brought him to complete his vision now for 2012. He also explains what info will be included in the book and I found out there will be a very small delay in the release date.

Check out the interview:

http://www.fridaythe13thfranchise.com/2012/02/author-peter-bracke-discusses-new.html

It's a great read and you should get most of your questions answered. Enjoy!

[Rick]

Great stuff, I really am seriously considering buying it given how much additional material there seems to be, another 100,000 plus words.

Only thing I'm disappointed in is that this quote:
But overall, I feel this is the complete version, from Friday the 13th through Freddy vs. Jason. A book that has a real arc with a beginning, middle and an end. I really feel it says all I have to say on the subject.
leads me to believe there won't be a chapter on the remake.
He mentions earlier that he assumed there would be a remake, but he figured it was years away.
This quote though, suggests to me that there won't be a chapter on it.
Or am I mistaken?

[MBaileyl13]

Hi all,

Here is some information on the all-new eBook editions of CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIES ... coming 2/28/12!

Thanks for all your support. We think you are going to love this all-new and expanded eBook edition.

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“A must-have for anyone who likes Hollywood biographies, film books or horror!”
(About.com)

“Utterly fantastic in its presentation, substance and obvious adoration for the material.” (Arrow in the Head)

“One of the very coolest movie books I've ever seen.”
(DVDTalk.com)

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Sparkplug Press, a premiere publisher of high-quality, non-fiction books on the horror genre, today announces the February 28, 2012 release of first-ever eBook editions of Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, the definitive tome on the making of the most successful horror franchise in cinema history.

Upon its original release as a collectible hardcover edition in October 2005, Crystal Lake Memories was instantly hailed as one of the most lavish, comprehensive and meticulously researched books ever created about a film series. The culmination of more than three years of tireless research, author Peter M. Bracke exhaustively conducted over 200 interviews with the cast and crew responsible for each of the 11 now-classic films in original Friday the 13th franchise, from filmmaker Sean S. Cunningham’s seminal 1980 shocker through the 2003 blockbuster match-up Freddy vs. Jason. Alongside a narrative as full of shocks and surprises as the films themselves, Crystal Lake Memories also featured nearly six-hundred rare and never-before-seen images that paint a graphically compelling picture of one of horror’s best-loved titles.

Now, six years after the original publication of Crystal Lake Memories, Jason is ready to slash his way across your screen. Inspired by the extraordinary response to the print edition, Bracke has returned to the vaults to unearth additional material he was unable to incorporate into the original hardcover volume. He has also conducted fresh and updated interviews with key Friday the 13th alumni, including many who have agreed to break their silence for the first time. Bigger and bloodier than ever, Crystal Lake Memories is fully revised and expanded, and, says the author, the most complete and comprehensive version possible.

“Over the past six years since the original release of Crystal Lake Memories, it’s been a joy to hear from so many fans of the series around the world with their appreciation for the book and the series it celebrates,” says Bracke. “Though the hardcover version remains available and stands as a complete and cohesive work, there were many fascinating and intriguing stories that fell victim to Jason’s merciless editorial blade—even a large-format book comes with size limitations. So it’s been a great pleasure to not only revisit the original content but also present it in a modern way.”

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Crystal Lake Memories will receive a simultaneous release in both Standard and Enhanced electronic editions, and each will be made available at a new affordable low price. This makes Bracke’s compelling narrative accessible to a whole new community of Friday enthusiasts. “The book market has seen radical changes over the past few years with electronic books now a viable and increasingly popular format for many readers. The consumer has spoken, and they want to take their favorite books with them wherever they go, whether it’s on their laptop, tablet or smartphone—something that wasn’t possible with a five-pound hardcover edition!” laughs Bracke, adding, “It’s particularly gratifying that, in these tough economic times, the book is now more affordable than was ever possible in print.”

Consumers who opt for the Standard Electronic Edition will enjoy the fully revised and expanded text, including all newly-added cast and crew interviews, an updated introduction and appendices, and a Foreword by series creator Sean S. Cunningham. The Enhanced Edition (available for Apple iBooks 2, Kindle Fire and Nook Color platforms only) expands upon the text content, adding hundreds of images—many never seen before—including stills, storyboards, concept art and publicity and marketing materials. The iBooks 2 release also includes additional interactive image elements and bonus video interviews with Friday the 13th cast and crew. Utilizing the cutting-edge technology of today’s best ebook readers, the Enhanced Edition of Crystal Lake Memories gives consumers the most comprehensive and interactive eBook experience available today.

The Friday the 13th Phenomenon

Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Friday the 13th film franchise has proven to be as unstoppable at the box office as its machete-wielding villain. Chronicling the murderous exploits of Jason Voorhees, the iconic, hockey-masked serial killer, Friday the
13th has become a true multimedia juggernaut: the series has spawned eleven installments of the “classic franchise” plus a recent 2009 remake that topped the worldwide box office, a hit syndicated television drama, a collection of popular young adult fiction novels, a smash video game, nearly a dozen top-selling DVDs, and an extensive line of licensed collectibles including magazines, posters, comic books, model kits and even a lunchbox. Revenue figures are as staggering as they are relentless: over 95 million tickets sold and nearly $600 million in domestic box office receipts alone(1), seven million DVDs shipped(2) and over one hundred licensed products that have grossed over $150 million in sales(3). And the Michael Bay-produced reboot of the franchise, 2009’s Friday the 13th, made cinema history with a domestic gross of $40.6 million in its first three days, setting an opening weekend record for a horror remake.

Sources: (1) Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and National Association of Theater Owners (NATO); (2) VideoScan; (3) Alexander & Associates


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About the Author

Peter M. Bracke is the world’s foremost authority on the Friday the 13th series. He hosts audio commentaries and video featurettes on the Warner Bros. International DVD release of Friday the 13th and Paramount Home Entertainment’s From Crystal Lake to Manhattan and Ultimate Friday the 13th Collection DVD box sets, and has appeared in the making-of documentary His Name Was Jason. His many writings on the series have appeared in Fangoria Magazine, The Official Freddy vs. Jason Movie Magazine and Alternative Cinema. He has also moderated numerous reunion panels of Friday the 13th alumni at conventions nationwide. In addition to Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, Peter also wrote the book Ultimate DVD, which was published by the Penguin Group in 2004. A graduate of the prestigious USC School of Cinema-Television, he currently resides in West Hollywood, California.

Retail Information

ENHANCED ELECTRONIC EDITION
Formats: ePub (Nook), Mobi (Kindle), iBooks 2 (Apple)
Sold by: Apple iTunes (iBooks 2), Amazon Digital Services (Kindle Fire) and Barnes & Noble (Nook Color)
Language: English
Enhanced Content: Over 700 images
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
DRM: Encrypted
AirPlay: Enabled (iBooks 2 only)
Street Date: February 28, 2012
List Price: $13.99
ISBN-10: 0-9765433-2-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-9765433-2-9

STANDARD ELECTRONIC EDITION
Format: ePub (Nook), Mobi (Kindle), iBooks (Apple)
Sold by: Apple iTunes (iBooks), Amazon Digital Services (Kindle) and Barnes & Noble (Nook)
Language: English
Enhanced Content: None (Text Only)
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
DRM: Encrypted
Street Date: February 28, 2012
List Price: $9.99
ISBN-10: 0-9765433-3-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-9765433-3-6



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HARDCOVER PRINT EDITION
Publisher: Titan Books (in association with Sparkplug Press)
Pages: 320
Illustrations: 567
Language: English
Retail Street Date: October 24, 2005
MSRP: $49.95
ISBN-10: 1-8457634-3-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-8457634-3-5

Enhanced Edition Bonus Content Information

ePub, Mobi and iBooks 2 formats include:

• Over 700 images
• Storyboard excerpts for Part VI, Part VII, Part VIII
• Production reports for Part 1, Part 2, Part V, Part VI
• Concept drawings for Part VIII, Jason Goes to Hell, Jason X, Freddy vs. Jason
• Screenplay excerpts for Part 1, Part VI, Part VII, Jason Goes to Hell
• Index search

iBooks 2 format includes additional material:

• Interactive image galleries
• Interactive poster galleries
• Interactive storyboards for Part VI, Part VII, Part VIII
• Interactive title sequence breakdowns for Part 2, Part 3, Part VI
• Expanded production reports for Part 1, Part 2, Part V, Part VI
• Additional screenplay excerpts for Part 1, Part VI, Part VII, Jason Goes to Hell
• Complete original screenplay treatment for Part 1
• Video interviews with Friday the 13th cast and crew
o Resolution: 720p HD
o Audio: 2ch Stereo
o AirPlay: Enabled
• Landscape and portrait orientations

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Promotions & Publicity
Sparkplug Press/Lucky 13
MBaileyL13@yahoo.com

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The Enhanced Edition for the iPad and Kindle will be available on 4/13/2012. You can Pre-Order the iPad book now at itunes. The wait is finally over. ;)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/crystal-lake-memories-complete/id506323412?mt=11