The book was first released on september 24, 20 through chronicle books and. Gunnar hansen dead at 68, original leatherface from the. Gunnar hansen played the masked, chainsawwielding leatherface. Gunnar hansen, leatherface in the texas chainsaw massacre. This fascinating literary memoir of the making of the film comes from the unique perspective of gunnar hansen, the actor who played the chain saw. Criticallyacclaimed author gunnar hansen tells the real story of the making the texas chain saw massacre, its release, and reception, offering unknown behindthescenes details, a harrowingly entertaining account of the adventures of low. Watch the trailer for gunnar leatherface hansens tell.
Gunnar hansen, actor who played leatherface killer in. When the texas chain saw massacre first hit movie screens in 1974 it was both reviled and championed. Gunnar lived in maine till he was 11, his family then moving to texas, where he went to high school before attending the university of texas. Hansen lived in maine for approximately 40 years, where he was an actor and writer.
He was born in reykjavik, iceland and moved to the united states at the age of 5. But, as one learns from chain saw confidential, gunnar hansens memoir of the making of the film, it could have all been so much worse. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie by gunnar hansen 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. In 20, gunnar hansen published chain saw confidential, which gave readers a behindthescenes look at how the film was made. Published september 24th 20 by chronicle books first published. My book islands at the edge of time, nonfiction about the barrier islands on the us coast from texas to north carolina, was published by island press, washington, dc. Gunnar did not leave many of these items presigned as he preferred to sign them to his fans while spending time with them. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie, to be published by chronicle books, san francisco, ca, in. Sep 03, 20 chain saw confidential is fascinating look behind the scenes of the original tcm written by gunnar hansen, who played leatherface. Nov 08, 2015 gunnar hansen, who played the iconic villain leatherface in the original texas chain saw massacre, died saturday of pancreatic cancer at his home in maine, his agent said.
Sep 23, 2014 gunnar hansen is the author of this book who also played leatherface in the 1974 film the texas chainsaw massacre. Chain saw confidential is a 20 nonfiction book by actor gunnar hansen. Gunnar hansen is the author of this book who also played leatherface in the 1974 film the texas chainsaw massacre. September 24, 20 gunnar hansen has written an incredibly lucid text on the making of one of cinemas most beloved and hated horror films. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Chain saw confidential, is a remarkable film history document, that covers everything from scenetoscene breakdowns, to the philosophical and aesthetic debates over the nature of horror itself. Gunnar hansen, who created one of the most iconic characters in horror movies, has died at the age of 68. If you are a big texas chainsaw massacre fan like myself, you should definitely purchase this book. Browse gunnar hansens bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Gunnar hansen, the actor who first stretched cinemas most unsettling mask over his head and delivered the iconic leatherface to our nightmares, died yesterday of. Gunnar hansen, leatherface himself, will be signing copies of chain saw confidential at the following locations. Gunnar gets nice and in depth about the entire productions, and sheds some light on some behind the scenes craziness the public hasnt been made privy to.
Chain saw confidential is a 20 nonfiction book by actor gunnar hansen, who is best known for portraying leatherface in the 1974 film the texas chain saw massacre. Chain saw confidential audiobook gunnar hansen audible. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie ebook. Gunnar hansen, texas chainsaw massacres original leatherface. Gunnar hansen, the killer in texas chain saw massacre. Item for sale is the book chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen, the book is signed by gunnar on the 3rd page of the book, signed in black pen. Gunnar hansens chain saw confidential jessicas reading. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie, to be published by chronicle books, san francisco, ca, in september 20. The actor was 26 when he was cast as the chainsawwielding maniac leatherface in the 1974. Then youre going to want to check out gunnar hansens who played the chainsaw wielding leatherface new tell all book, chain saw confidential. Written by gunnar hansen, narrated by gunnar hansen.
The book was first released on september 24, 20 through chronicle books and covers the making of the iconic slasher film chain saw confidential covers the making of the texas chain saw massacre, as well as its release, reception. Gunnar hansen audio books, best sellers, author bio. Look them overif you see anything you like, you can order directly via paypal or see the below for mail order options. Nov 09, 2015 as an actor gunnar hansen was bestknown for one film, becoming a great favourite with horror fans, yet throughout it he wore a mask so that his face was never seen. Its power, wild kinetic energy and aura of rot and disgust are intact. As an actor gunnar hansen was bestknown for one film, becoming a great favourite with horror fans, yet throughout it he wore a mask so that his face was never seen. Jun 28, 2016 chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen, 9781522675402, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gunnar hansen, leatherface of the texas chain saw massacre.
How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie chronicles the story of how the original 1974 version of the texas chainsaw. Watch the trailer for gunnar leatherface hansens tell all. Born in reykjavik, iceland, hansen came to the united states and majored in english and scandinavian studies at the university of texas before beginning his acting career. To critics, it was either a degrading, senseless misuse of film and time or an intelligent, absorbing and deeply disturbing horror film. Gunnar hansen chain saw confidential book signing event. Born in reykjavik, iceland, on march 4, 1947, hansen moved with his family to maine when he was 5 years old. This fascinating literary memoir of the making of the film comes from the unique perspective of gunnar hansen, the actor who played the chain. Hansen was born in reykjavik, iceland, and moved to the united states when he was five years old. Schwartz chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen shock value. Oct 01, 20 gunnar hansen is the author of this book who also played leatherface in the 1974 film the texas chainsaw massacre. But, as one learns from chain saw confidential, gunnar hansen s memoir of the making of the film, it could have all been so much worse.
Repainted and customized to match movie specs, paint color is. He loved the conventions and the interactions he had with so many wonderful people from different walks of life. Gunnar hansen signed autographed 1st1st massacre horror. Sep 28, 20 gunnar hansen will be at bookpeople 603 n. I am currently finishing a new book, chain saw confidential. His terrifying portrayal and the inventive work of the cast and crew would give the film the authentic power of nightmare, even while the gritty, grueling, and often dangerous. He dispels all the rumors and sheds light on how the mystique of the film garnered it the reputation it still has to this day.
Chain saw confidential how we made americas most notorious horror movie by gunnar hansen. Gunnar milton hansen march 4, 1947 november 7, 2015 was an icelandic born american actor and author best known for playing the mentally impaired cannibal leatherface in the texas chain saw massacre 1974. Hansen published chain saw confidential, a book chronicling his. Its a great book that gives allot of info on most of the movies. I buddy read this one with my friend mindi, and we both really enjoyed it.
There is a lot of revealing things that gunnar hansen talks about in this book that even i didnt know about. The book was signed during a book signing on september 29, 20 in austin, texas. In 20 he wrote the nonfiction book chain saw confidential, which focuses on the making and reception for the texas chain saw massacre. Gunnar hansens words in his chainsaw confidential book. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie author.
Oct 04, 20 as the masked manchild leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre, gunnar hansen. October 1st in an industry where hyperbole is the norm, little is ever what it is said to be. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie is a 20 nonfiction book by the actor gunnar hansen, who is best known for portraying leatherface in the 1974 film the texas chain saw massacre. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. I loved leatherface and this book is written and narrated by leatherface himself, gunnar hansen. Packed full of surprising insights and candid backstage anecdotes, its an essential read for genre fans and a true delight for anyone who loves a great texas yarn. Chain saw confidential the texas chainsaw massacre wiki. In his addictive chain saw confidential, gunnar hansen writes a smart, funny and wildly entertaining account of making one of the greatest triumphs in cinematic history. Fangoria as the masked manchild leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre, gunnar hansen let his homicidal characters infamous power tool do all the talking. Chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen overdrive rakuten. Gunnar had the foresight to have some very special items signed by the entire cast of tcm. I have performed in more than twentyfive movies since chain saw.
To my surprise the texas chain saw massacre still stands up as a great horror film. Take the texas chain saw massacre for instance, reviled and vilified at continued. Gunnar milton hansen march 4, 1947 november 7, 2015 was an icelandic born american. Gunnar hansen is the author of chain saw confidential 4. As the masked manchild leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre, gunnar hansen let his homicidal characters infamous power tool do all the talking. Repainted and customized to match movie specs, paint color is citrus green which is a. Gunnar hansen, who played the iconic villain leatherface in the original texas chain saw massacre, died saturday of pancreatic cancer at his home in maine, his agent said. Feb 09, 2014 poulan 306a that has been converted into a 245a. The actor was 26 when he was cast as the chainsaw wielding maniac leatherface in the 1974.
Gunnar hansen is the author of several books of history, travel, and poetry. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie chronicles the story of how the original 1974 version of the texas chainsaw massacre was created. Nov 08, 2015 gunnar hansen, the actor who first stretched cinemas most unsettling mask over his head and delivered the iconic leatherface to our nightmares, died yesterday of pancreatic cancer in maine. Hansen published chain saw confidential, a book chronicling his experience in making the beloved horror film. The only true story of the texas chainsaw massacre gunnar hansens book provides an intriguing insight into arguably the worlds most controversial horror film.
At the university, he did some theater work and majored in english and mathematics before going on to graduate in. Born in reykjavik, iceland, on march 4, 1947, hansen moved with his. Texas chainsaw massacre is one of my favorite horror movies, one of the first. Sep 29, 20 criticallyacclaimed author gunnar hansen tells the real story of the making the texas chain saw massacre, its release, and reception, offering unknown behindthescenes details, a harrowingly entertaining account of the adventures of lowbudget filmmaking, illuminating insights on the films enduring and influential place in the horror genre and our culture, and a thoughtful meditation on why. Gunnar hansen, who played the villain leatherface in the original 1974 horror film the texas chain saw massacre, and wrote about the experience in a 20 book titled chain saw. Chain saw confidential how we made americas most notorious horror movie author. As the masked manchild leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre, gunnar hansen. Gunnar hansen s words in his chainsaw confidential book. The book was first released on september 24, 20 through chronicle books and covers the making of the iconic slasher film. Nov 08, 2015 gunnar hansen, who created one of the most iconic characters in horror movies, has died at the age of 68. Gunnar hansen 19472015 he created one of the all time screen icons, starred in one of the all time horror movies and then wrote a great little book all about it. Chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen, 9781522675402, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gunnar hansen, who played the mass murderer leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre, died saturday at his home in maine of pancreatic cancer, the associated press reports. So here are some things which will make any chainsaw fan or gunnar hansen fan happy.
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