It goes without saying that a book of this size, scope, and presentation is not for the average reader and thus falls outside the commercial considerations of most publishing companies. That this book exists at all is due not only to our commitment, but to the financial and emotional investments of the following people, who pre-ordered this book and waited patiently and trustingly for production to be carried out. We thank them all for their faith, forbearance, and encouragement, as should all future readers of this book. Without their support, Mario Bava—All the Colors of the Dark as it stands, would have remained an impossible dream. — Tim & Donna Lucas
