Book, Press - "Fighting Mad"
Object number2013.005.13
Date1976
MediumPaper, Ink, Metal
Dimensions11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA press book for "Fighting Mad", a movie filmed in Northwest Arkansas.Press books, also known as press campaign books, were intended to encourage cinema managers to promote the film. Each press book would contain information such as plot synopses, behind the scenes stories and photographs, stills from the film, and information concerning the availability of promotional aids. The “Golden Age” of the press book was from the 1920s to the late 1940s, a time when film-going was at its height and plenty of money was allocated for promotional tools.
A press book for "Fighting Mad", a movie filmed in Northwest Arkansas. The cover features a black and white illustration of a man and woman set within a circle. The man is holding a compound crossbow in the foreground while the woman watches in the background. "When you push too far, even a peaceful man gets fighting mad." and "Peter Fonda is Fighting Mad" are situated at the top of the cover along with "Pressbook" down the right side. "Fighting Mad" was produced by 20th Century Fox.
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