1. How did you go about assembling the eclectic list of contributors?
Two methods of attack: from existing writers and colleagues who I had known from previous projects and new authors whose experience and background suited Under Fire. For example, I have known Kim Newman for over ten years and he had contributed to my first book, Eaten Alive! – The Italian Cannibal and Zombie Movie that was published by Plexus in 2002. I have met others at film festivals and functions such as James Mottram, James Evans, Sean Hogan and Tom Dawson who have become firm friends and whose knowledge of cinema is without equal. However, I also wanted to concentrate on periods of war cinema that are often ignored such as the Korean War; hence Paul Edwards’ chapter ‘Missing in Action: Where was John Wayne?’ In this case Google is your friend. Having a hunch for experience and writing talent, I approached Edwards who happened to be the Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of the Korean War at Graceland University. He also served in the conflict and was only too happy to take part for which I am eternally grateful. And the cherry on the cake was the foreword by Mark Goldblatt, the Oscar-nominated editor of Rambo: First Blood II and Starship Troopers. I have known Mark for years, has become a good friend and we share a common interest in violent Italian horror movies by the likes of Lucio Fulci, Dario Argento, Mario Bava and Sergio Martino. Everyone should see Suspiria and Zombi 2 at least once.
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