In 20, gunnar hansen published chain saw confidential, which gave readers a behindthescenes look at how the film was made. Gunnar hansen audio books, best sellers, author bio. Gunnar hansen when the texas chain saw massacre first hit movie screens in 1974 it was considered either a degrading, senseless misuse of film and time or an intelligent, absorbing and deeply disturbing horror. The actor was 26 when he was cast as the chainsaw wielding maniac leatherface in the 1974. Although he only has a few books in english thus far, he is a prolific author in his native language. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie, to be published by chronicle books, san francisco, ca, in september 20. When the texas chain saw massacre first hit movie screens in 1974 it was both reviled and championed. I have performed in more than twentyfive movies since chain saw. The still physically imposing, but hugely amiable, hansen recently stopped by the ew offices to talk about his book and the enduring appeal of chainsaw. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie ebook. Adam, have talked about texas chainsaw massacre before and i had begged ivan to watch it with me. Sep 29, 20 gunnar hansen is the author of several books of history, travel, and poetry. Gunnar hansen, who played leatherface in the texas chain saw massacre 1974, gave us an insightful look into the making of the film in his book. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie 9781452140049 by hansen, gunnar and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Sep 03, 20 chain saw confidential is fascinating look behind the scenes of the original tcm written by gunnar hansen, who played leatherface. Texas chainsaw massacre facts things you didnt know about. For a lowbudget film made by a bunch of youngsters, with more hardships than one could ever imagine, resulting in a truly classic horror film that is astounding that the product was. The recollections of he and other members of the cast and crew are presented authentically, allowing the reader to form a picture of what must have went on during filming. Chain saw confidential ebook by gunnar hansen 9781452129501. Hansen will be promoting the book at personal appearances and conventions across the u.
So here are some things which will make any chainsaw fan or gunnar hansen fan happy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read chain saw confidential. 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 of texas chainsaw massacre, dead. He included the soundtrack from the remake on his halloween playlist and that theme is seriously the scariest score i have ever heard, but i couldnt watch the. Chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen the definitive story of the making of texas chainsaw massacre first edition hardback the original 1974 film the texas chain saw massacre seized the imaginations of audiences and critics alike. Watch the trailer for gunnar leatherface hansens tell all. Chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen coming of age on the set of the texas chainsaw massacre. Nov 10, 2015 hear gunnar hansen read an excerpt from his memoir chain saw confidential hear gunnar hansen read an excerpt from his memoir chain saw confidential. As the masked manchild leatherface in the original texas chainsaw massacre, gunnar hansen let his homicidal characters infamous power tool do all the talking. Hansen lived in maine for approximately 40 years, where he was an actor and writer. Gunnar hansen is the author of chain saw confidential 4. The maine resident has written several books on history, travel and poetry.
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Boss sits inside the sawyer house with a shotgun when sheriff hooper arrives to arrest leatherface. Also a naturalist, hansen published a travel memoir about. Boss tries to convince drayton that they should just give up leatherface. Gunnar hansen played the character leatherface in the texas chainsaw massacre, has worked as a freelance writer for the past thirtyfive years and has published four books. The actor behind the role of leatherface, gunnar hansen, a sensitive and gentle writer of poetry, has penned a complete account of the filming of the texas chain saw massacre, and believe us it is a riveting and stunningly well written book. Gunnar hansen chain saw confidential book signing event. The book was first released on september 24, 20 through chronicle books and covers the making of the iconic slasher film. Repainted and customized to match movie specs, paint color is. Fangoria gunnar hansen, the original leatherface, cuts deep into the making of a classic in chronicle books forthcoming chain saw confidential. Texas chainsaw massacre watch the trailer for gunnar leatherface hansen s tell all book about the texas chainsaw massacre, chain saw confidential august 31, 20 1 comment. Gunnar hansen, who created one of the most iconic characters in horror movies, has died at the age of 68. Look them overif you see anything you like, you can order directly via paypal or see the below for mail order options. Gunnar hansen, who portrayed leatherface in the texas. Gunnar hansen played leatherface in the 1974 horror classic the texas chainsaw masterpiece.
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The book was first released on september 24, 20 through chronicle books and covers the making of the iconic slasher film chain. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie ebook written by gunnar hansen. Chain saw confidential the texas chainsaw massacre wiki. Gunnar hansen s words in his chainsaw confidential book. Brand new condition, never read, only opened to be signed, binding still tight. Chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen first edition. Chain saw confidential is a 20 nonfiction book by actor gunnar hansen, who is best known for. A longtime writer of books and scripts, he penned chain saw confidential in 20, a fun, breezy read about his grueling onset experience. 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. Chain saw confidential how we made americas most notorious horror movie author. Born in reykjavik, iceland, on march 4, 1947, hansen moved with his.
Below is a list of gunnar staalesens books in order of when they were originally released. List of the texas chainsaw massacre characters wikipedia. Who knew leatherface could wield a pen as wonderfully as he swings a chainsaw. 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 book vancouver public library. Tmz said hansen reprised the leatherface role throughout the years, playing the master in 1988s hollywood chainsaw hookers and in 2009 in reykjavik what watching massacre. See all books authored by gunnar hansen, including chain saw confidential. Gunnar hansen in tobe hoopers the texas chainsaw massacre 1974. How we made the worlds most notorious horror movie is a 20 nonfiction book by the actor gunnar hansen, who is best known for. Gunnar hansen dead at 68, original leatherface from the. Its really hard to run through the woods with a chainsaw. The actor best known for his portrayal of leatherface in the texas chainsaw massacre is dead of pancreatic cancer at 68, his agent, mike eisenstadt told the associated. Gunnar hansen is the author of several books of history, travel, and poetry. Feb 21, 2015 chain saw confidential by gunnar hansen published by chronicle books, 2014.
Browse gunnar hansen s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Oct 21, 2014 11 things you didnt know about the texas chainsaw massacre a conversation with tobe hooper, leatherface, and more about grueling shoot days, one hell of a dinner scene, and the movie that wont. Watch the trailer for gunnar leatherface hansens tell. Chain saw confidential how we made americas most notorious horror movie by gunnar hansen. Its a minor miracle that hansen and the rest of his texas chainsaw massacre castmates made through the shoot more or less intact.
Packed full of surprising insights and candid backstage anecdotes, its an essential read for. Gunnar hansen chain saw confidential book signing event coronaraphael book fairs and expos, movies and television 0. Authorpoet gunnar hansen has penned his next book, chainsaw confidential. 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 how we made the worlds most notorious horror movie book. 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. I am currently finishing a new book, chain saw confidential. If you are a big texas chainsaw massacre fan like myself, you should definitely purchase this book. Read chain saw confidential how we made the worlds most notorious horror movie by gunnar hansen available from rakuten kobo. Leatherface from chainsaw massacre takes us back to that. How we made americas most notorious horror movie 01 by hansen, gunnar isbn.
Hansen continues to work as an actor and has appeared in more than twentyfive films since the texas chain saw massacre. Sep 23, 2014 gunnar hansen is the author of this book who also played leatherface in the 1974 film the texas chainsaw massacre. A member of the sawyer family who appears in the beginning of texas chainsaw 3d portrayed by gunnar hansen, who portrayed leatherface in the first film. People are absolutely convinced that it did happen, says gunnar hansen, who starred as leatherface and wrote a book in 20, chain saw confidential, aimed at separating the films facts from. Hansen continues to work as an actor and has appeared in more than. Chainsaw massacre villain, maine resident gunnar hansen.
The novel was published in norwegian three years earlier. Banned and celebrated, showcased at the cannes film festival and included in the new york momas collection, it has now come to be recognized widely as one of the greatest horror movies of all time. Hansen appeared in 28 films along with writing documentaries, books and. Then youre going to want to check out gunnar hansens who played the chainsaw wielding leatherface new tell all book, chain saw confidential. Texas chainsaw massacre facts things you didnt know. Gunnar hansen, leatherface himself, will be signing copies of chain saw confidential at the following locations. I buddy read this one with my friend mindi, and we both really enjoyed it. Gunnar hansen books list of books by author gunnar hansen. Be the first to ask a question about chain saw confidential. 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.