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. Cunninghams 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 horrors 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, its 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 Jasons merciless editorial bladeeven a large-format book comes with size limitations. So its 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 Brackes 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 its on their laptop, tablet or smartphonesomething that wasnt possible with a five-pound hardcover edition! laughs Bracke, adding, Its 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 an original Foreword by Sean S. Cunningham. The Enhanced Edition (available for iBooks, Kindle Fire and Nook Color platforms only) expands upon the text content, adding hundreds of imagesmany never seen beforeincluding stills, storyboards, concept art and publicity and marketing materials. Utilizing the cutting-edge technology of todays best eBook readers, the Enhanced Edition of Crystal Lake Memories gives consumers the most comprehensive and interactive eBook experience available today.
