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Post #717021 by tikilongbeach on Thu, May 15, 2014 9:37 AM

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The book is now available in paperback. You can buy it on Amazon for $22.64.
http://www.amazon.com/Eiji-Tsuburaya-Monsters-Defending-Ultraman/dp/1452135398/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400171811&sr=8-1&keywords=Eiji+Tsuburaya

"Now in paperback! Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV shows beloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography surveys his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also profiles Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details his key films and shows, and spotlights the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create."

This CNN link has quite a few pictures from the book.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/15/showbiz/gallery/tsuburaya-godzilla/index.html?hpt=hp_bn9