ADVANCE PRAISE FOR CLAWS & SAUCERS
"Claws & Saucers will prove a treasure trove for any fan of the medium, because David Elroy Goldweber obviously knows his stuff. Goldweber’s love and knowledge of these movies shines through... it’s obvious that he’s watched each one of these films and has something pertinent to say... If you have any interest in the old films of our genre, you have no excuse not to grab a copy."
- Fantasy & Science Fiction
"What an impressive achievement! Goldweber personally reviews every horror, science fiction and fantasy film released between 1902-1982 with the informed insight of a PhD and the giddy enthusiasm of a lifelong fan, of which he is both. He convincingly challenges many of the accepted critical judgments of several films, encouraging readers to reassess them in light of his insights. Reading this book becomes addictive!"
- Steve Haberman, horror historian and author of Chronicles of Terror: Silent Screams
"Two bloody thumbs up for Claws & Saucers! An entertaining and informative reference for exploitation film neophytes and serious cinephiles alike!"
- Mike Vraney & Lisa Petrucci, Something Weird Video
"Claws & Saucers is a big book, and it is packed full of discussion and analysis... a combination of reference work and appreciation of a huge field of films."
- Erudite Ogre
"Criticism and fandom are supposed to be opposite poles. So are breadth of knowledge and depth of knowledge. As such, I am positively enthralled by the paradox that is David Elroy Goldweber's Claws & Saucers. It is without doubt the single best and most comprehensive review of Science Fiction and Fantasy cinema written. Dr. Goldweber's personal, anecdotal reviewing style is a pleasure to read, and his insightful analysis of each and every film in this large volume makes it a reference book that one does not simply use to look a film up, but one that a fan would actually sit down and read. I cannot recommend this resource strongly enough."
- Thomas Dean Donnelly, Screenwriter, Conan the Barbarian
"...the research is very thorough and perceptive... The plethora of information that can be extracted from Goldweber's book sheds light on recurring themes and characters affiliated with sci-fi/fantasy's sub-culture of films."
- Susan Frances, Goodreads
"Excellent guide and detailed collection... perfect for introducing readers (and viewers) to some rather obscure titles. Goldweber has evidently done a lot of research and his love for these films shines through in his descriptions and opinions."
- Angela Rae, Goodreads
"...an amazing achievement and the most robust guide of its kind... He takes movies as they are, making a real effort to find value in each film. It is a big tent approach driven by an obvious love for the art form... a big, fun book that is easy to pick up and hard to put down."
- CineSource Magazine
"...an impressive work, with little touches of personality and fun that make the book endlessly rewarding, even if you disagree with some of the findings. The last thing the genre needed was another movie guide, but against all odds Goldweber has produced a new go-to source for late-night movie watching."
- Classic Horror Film Board
"Great fun to browse... does fans a favor by keeping his references geekcentric... Frequently maddening and sporadically illuminating - but consistently ingratiating."
- Booklist
"It's pretty hard not to be impressed with this book... Goldweber's passion is evident through his reviews and commentaries... an incredibly handy and entertaining resource that is not only informative, but also an absorbing and addictive read. Highly recommended and a valuable addition to the library of every cinegeek."
- Forces of Geek
"Fantastic value given all the movies it mentions."
- Sci-Fi Fan Letter
"Awesomely complete."
- East Bay Express
