Started Doug Bradley 's book Behind the Mask of the Horror Actor this morning; finished it a few hours ago. A marvelous read that discusses the history of not only masked maniacs in horror acting, but also touches upon the origins of costumes and their mythology. The chapter about Lon Chaney Sr. was one of my personal favorites, along with any pages including Gunnar Hansen, and of course it was a delight reading about Mr. Bradley's own experiences - from the beginnings of the acting troupe to donning the Pinhead makeup for the first time and beyond. If you enjoy learning about cinematic history, I highly recommend it, and even for modern horror film fans, there is plenty to enjoy.
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