Making Monsters

Published by Welbeck, Making Monsters is a fascinating celebration of the creatures, creators and films that have shaped the monster movie genre. Written by Academy Award-winning make-up effects artist Howard Berger and journalist Marshall Julius, the book brings together the voices of some of the industry’s most influential figures to explore what makes a truly unforgettable movie monster.

Through candid interviews and first-hand accounts, readers are taken behind the scenes of some of cinema’s most iconic productions. Contributors include legendary effects artists such as Tom Savini and Phil Tippett, acclaimed directors including John Carpenter and Ti West, as well as actors, composers and writers whose work has helped define the genre across generations.

Richly illustrated with hundreds of images, from classic film stills to personal behind-the-scenes photographs, many published here for the first time, Making Monsters offers a unique oral history of horror and fantasy filmmaking. Packed with insight, anecdotes and remarkable visual material, it’s an essential read for film fans, monster enthusiasts and anyone interested in the craft behind cinema’s most memorable creations.