BOOK RELEASES NB: Release dates are liable to change at short notice often beyond the control of releasing companies.

Coming in March from McFarland & Co is BRITISH HORROR FILM LOCATIONS written by Derek Pykett. Designed as a source for enthusiasts of British horror films, this work provides an extensive listing of shooting locations for films released between 1932 and 2006. The main body of the text comprises an alphabetical index of over 100 British horror films, from "The Abominable Doctor Phibes" (1971) to "Witchfinder General" (1968). Each entry includes cast/crew credits, a brief plot synopsis, and a description of the film's in-studio or on-site shooting locations.Separate chapters provide in-depth accounts of the locations themselves. For the studio locations, the writeups include a complete list of the films produced at each studio and a brief description of the studio's historical development. Accounts of the on-site locations feature an in-depth physical description of the location and any available information on its present purpose and ownership.

McFarland & Co publish THE FLASH GORDON SERIALS, 1936-1940: A HEAVILY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE during March. Arranged in a chapter-by-chapter format conforming to the structure of the three original films, the work provides full cast and crew information, plot synopses, and production notes for each film. The work also includes a wealth of background information on the films and more than 150 photographs, along with interview quotations from cast members Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, and Caroll Borland. Three appendices provide select filmographies for 50 of the most prominent Flash Gordon cast and crew members, a complete list of the serials' film and television remakes, and an overview of the serial film Buck Rogers.

Due in April from McFarland & Co is THE BRITISH FILM NOIR GUIDE compiled by Michael F. Keaney. This work presents 369 British films produced between 1937 and 1964 that embody many of the same filmic qualities as those "black films" made in the United States during the classic film noir era. This reference work makes a case for the inclusion of the British films in the film noir canon, which is still considered by some to be an exclusively American inventory. In the book's main section, the following information is presented for each film: a quote from the film; the title and release date; a rating based on the five-star system; the production company, director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and main performers; and, a plot synopsis with author commentary. Appendices categorize films by rating, release date, director and cinematographer and also provide a noir and non-noir breakdown of the 47 films presented on the Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre, a 1960s British television series that was also shown in the United States.

Titan Books will release a series of hardback novels based on ITV's hit fantasy series PRIMEVAL on March the 21st. Written by Steve Saville, Scribe nominated author of tie-ins for Torchwood, Star Wars and Doctor Who, the first of Titan’s novels will be Primeval: Shadow of the Jaguar [Titan Books, 21 March 2008, £6.99, 272pp], plunging Cutter and the team into the Peruvian rain forest for a thrilling prehistoric ride!

Titan will release an autobiography of cult icon Patrick Macnee on January the 25th. Entitled THE AVENGERS - THE INSIDE STORY the 144-page hardback will apparently feature "many previously unpublished stills and behind-the-scenes photos, plus publicity and promotional material and even snaps from Macnee's private collection". Co-written with Dave Rogers.

Due for release in May 2008 is HELLRAISERS: Hellraisers: The Life and Inebriated Times of Burton, Harris, O'Toole and Reed written by Robert Sellers. This is the story of four of the greatest thespian boozers who ever walked - or staggered - off a film set into a pub. It's a story of drunken binges of near biblical proportions, parties and orgies, broken marriages, drugs, riots and wanton sexual conquests. And yet these piss artists were seemingly immune from the law. They got away with it because of their extraordinary acting talent and because the public loved them. They were truly the last of a breed, the last of the movie hell raisers.

Due for publication in February 2008 is ELIMINATE THE IMPOSSIBLE: An Examination of the World of Sherlock Holmes on Page and Screen written by Alistair Duncan. Publisher: MX Publishing (1 Feb 2008) Product Description. The book begins with a brief examination of the effect that the stories have had on modern crime literature. It goes on to examine the origins of the character of Holmes himself from his appearance to his drug use and supposed dislike of women. We then move onto a mini-biography of some of the significant characters in the series. Each of the original stories by Conan Doyle is examined in an effort to explain some of the more esoteric aspects and an examination is made of the attempts to form a proper chronology for the stories - as Doyle did not write the stories in strict chronological order. The second half of the book focuses on Holmes's career on the screen. There is a brief examination of some of the more notable actors to have portrayed Holmes and the films in which they appeared. Finally we look at the possible requirements for a definitive screen portrayal of the canon.

BFI FILM CLASSICS: THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD will be released during January 2008. Scene-by-scene analysis meshes with detailed historical contexts, showing why "Night" spoke to its audiences about Vietnam, civil rights and the ever-bloodier seizures of a society in the grip of huge change. Author Stephen Hervey argues that "Night" was a new kind of horror film: the expression of a generation who didn't want their world to return to normal.

BFI TV CLASSIC: THE LIKELY LADS by Phil Wickham will be published in March 2008. The book will examines the programmes place in the tradition of British sitcom and why sitcoms have such a special relationship with their audience. His discussions are informed by interviews with the writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.

ZOMBIE MOVIES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE will be released in February by Mosiac Press. Written by Glenn Kay the book will feature critical reviews of over 200 films; descriptions and references to more than 50 other undead titles; a countdown of the 25 greatest Zombie Films Ever Made, with memorable quotes and technical specs on all films; brief and amusing quotes from other reviewers published at the time of each film's release; a list of the oddest things ever seen in zombie cinema; interviews with actors/directors/make-up artists/film theorists/zombie fans.

STANLEY BAKER: A LIFE IN FILM will be published by the University of Wales Press in November. Written by Robert Shail the book offers the first in-depth, fully-researched analysis of the career of Stanley Baker, one of the most significant cinema figures to have come out of Wales and sheds considerable light on the image of Welsh national identity and masculinity which he projected. Stanley Baker is one of only a handful of Welsh-born actors to have become a major film star. Like his friend Richard Burton, his rise to fame took him from an impoverished childhood in the valleys of south Wales to international stardom in films such as Zulu and Accident. As well as being an important figure in front of the camera, he became a producer and film executive as well, whilst never losing his strong links with his Welsh background.

Due soon is Hazel Court - Horror Queen: An Autobiography. Hazel Court has starred in countless films, both in England and the United States. However, she is best known for her work in horror films, starting with "Hammer" in the 1950's and going on to work with Roger Corman in Hollywood. She has been described as the 'Ultimate Scream Queen'. This is her autobiography, in which she traces her career from being a 'Gainsborough Girl' through to her current status as internationally recognised sculptor and author. Hazel provides intimate portraits of Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre and Jack Nicholson, as well as her late husband, actor/director Don Taylor. This book is lavishly illustrated with rare photos - including some that you never thought you'd see!

Due in September is JAMES ROBERTSON JUSTICE: WHAT'S THE BLEEDING' TIME? by James Hogg and Robert Sellers (see above). This biography of James Roberston Justice celebrates the secret life and glittering career of one of British cinema's finest and most recognisable screen personalities. Illustrated with over fifty rare photos, and including contributions from the likes of Stanley Baxter, Richard Todd, Betty E. Box, Michael Craig, Sir Donald Sinden, Ken Annakin and Peter Rogers, 'James Robertson Justice - What's the Bleeding-Time?' Unravels for the first time, the myriad complexities of one of Britain's best-loved actors.