A Taste of Blood: The Films of Herschell Gordon Lewis

"A Taste of Blood" is a book I would never have gone out and purchased, but under some unusual circumstance I came to read this book. Not having heard of H.G. Lewis or his films I never thought I could get into this book. On reading I found "A Taste of Blood", to be very engaging and interesting. This book reads more like a novel than a review of H. G. Lewis' films. There is a sense of continuity that one does not expect to find in such a work. Christopher Curry has done what every good writer does, he keeps the reader spellbound throughout.One would think that such a work would be predictable, but it's not. The sense of humour which pervades this book adds a positive punch. Christopher Curry does not write with the blind devotion of a fan. Where the work is good he lets us know and where it's bad he writes with equal candour. Well done!

Christopher Curry has done a remarkable job of gathering information and interviews and has made A TASTE OF BLOOD a must-have book for horror movie fans, independent film fans, and of course, gore-hounds! The reviews are informative and entertaining, and never talk down to the reader (a fault found in many film books). The big draw here for me is Curry's personal interviews; not only with Lewis and his longtime partner David Freidman, but also with some of his players, including Fuad Ramses himself, Mal Arnold! This book is a valuable addition to my collection... one I will turn to many times for reference.

A Taste of Blood will surely become a treasured part in the collection of every fan of the Godfather of Gore. The book is a comprehensive guide to the films of Herschell Gordon Lewis and an insightful and candid look into the world of exploitation films. It is one exceptional fan's tribute to H.G. Lewis and a fond look back at some of the defining films of the drive-in era. The author provides a detailed look at each and every one of H.G. Lewis' bloody and bizarre (but always entertaining) films. The book contains exclusive interviews, behind the scenes information, detailed plot summaries, and plenty of great insights provided by H.G. Lewis, David Friedman, and many others. Also, the book is overflowing with tons of rare pictures that you will probably never find anywhere else. A Taste of Blood is an entertaining, educational, and engrossing book for the veteran or novice horror/exploitation fan. If you're an H.G. Lewis fan, this book should already be on your shelf. As a long time fan of the Godfather of Gore myself, I'm in awe of the wealth of information included in this book. Give Christopher Curry some well-deserved credit by ordering his book. You will not be disappointed.

In short, this book should be owned by anyone who has ever watched a horror film and talked about it the next day. Far to many think it all started during the late 70's slasher era but Hell no! H.G. Lewis really messed up my head and now I can truly say I have a guide to look deeper into that which led to this which is me. I deeply thank Christopher Curry for this complete and in depth guide. Now buy it, and I'll be seeing you, (better hope not!) Rob

I have read the transcript of this book(because Chris is my brother) and I love the book from what I have read. There is no reason not to get this book about the coolest guy ever. I would give this book 5 stars because it's for a fan like me of H.G. Lewis. Everyone who is a fan of horror films or a fan of H.G. Lewis should ready this outstanding book. Drew Curry