Modern Mythmakers is a collection of 33 original interviews that provides firsthand accounts from many of the entertainment industry's most influential writers, filmmakers, and entertainers. Interviews includes science fiction, horror and fantasy film icons Elvira, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Ingrid Pitt, Reggie Bannister, from Dark Shadows Dan Curtis, Lara Parker and Kathryn Leigh Scott, the Night of the Living Dead film crew of John Russo, Kyra Schon and Russ Streiner. Conversation also with world-renowned genre authors Ray Bradbury, Peter Straub, John Saul, Bentley Little, Neil Gaiman, Dean Koontz, Richard Matheson ,Connie Willis, Darce Stoker, Christopher Moore and more. Forward by The Amazing Kreskin and an afterword by three-time Bram Stoker Award winner Charlee Jacob. "Ranging as they do from genre giants to semi-obscure cult figures, all of Michael McCarty's interview subjects in Modern Mythmakers are fascinating artists and engaging speakers. The erstwhile stand-up comedic, music and entertainment journalist casts his net wide here, serving up candid chats with an eclectic group of players in the sci-fi, horror and fantasy fields. And it's clear from the get-go that McCarty is a thoughtful, workman-like interviewer who knows and loves his subject matter" - Rue Morgue Magazine, John W. Bowen