Serials and Series

The late Buck Rainey wrote scores of articles for Western and serial fanzines and several books. He lived in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

“photos are glorious...the ultimate (noncommentary) reference book on serials out there”—Classic Images; “an entertaining look at a memorable part of film history and will be of interest to film studies collections”—ARBA; “the book’s visuals combined with its extensive data make it one of a kind...unique...useful and entertaining”—Reference & User Services Quarterly; “one of the best features of this volume is the enormous bibliography that includes articles as well as books”—AB Bookman’s Weekly; “thoroughly covers a lot of territory.... Invaluable reference work”—Serial Report; “both informative and fun to browse...libraries will definitely be interested”—Against the Grain; “the most authoritative filmography yet of this former programme staple, taking in serials and series from all around the world...a mammoth undertaking...fully illustrated throughout with some exceptionally rare stills...a treasure.... As a source of information on serials...it is outstanding in every way possible”—Film Review; “attractive black-and-white stills, cards, and poster reproductions grace almost every spread. Most of the information here is not found elsewhere, so this volume merits a place in any comprehensive film reference collection”—Booklist; “the photographs alone are a treasure, with Buck and McFarland unearthing some rare treats. I thoroughly recommend this publication.... Nobody interested in serials should be without it”—Nostalgia Westerns.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments      Introduction      THE FILMS      Bibliography      Index