BELA LUGOSI: THE MAN BEHIND THE CAPE HC

BELA LUGOSI: THE MAN BEHIND THE CAPE HC is a definitive, richly illustrated biography that reveals the man beneath the cape. From humble beginnings in Transylvania to becoming cinema’s most iconic vampire, Robert Cremer’s volume offers exclusive insights drawn from interviews with Lugosi’s wife Lillian Lugosi Donlevy, Hungarian relatives, and close friends. It traces his political activism in Hungary, the personal costs it cost him, and his harrowing crossing to America as he chased stage and screen success. The book also features Ed Wood’s recollections about Lugosi’s involvement in Glen or Glenda, Bride of the Monster, and Plan 9 from Outer Space. With over 700 photographs, family artifacts, and historical documents—many never seen outside Lugosi’s circle—the biography captures the breadth of his influence and the enduring allure of his screen presence for horror lovers and cinephiles alike.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of classic horror cinema and Bela Lugosi looking for a definitive biography.
• Readers who enjoy in-depth, interview-driven biographies and behind-the-scenes history.
• Film historians or cinephiles curious about Lugosi’s life, era, and influence on cult classics.
• Readers who appreciate photo-heavy, artifact-rich books with rare documents.