Titan Books to Release Texas Chain Saw Massacre Book
A 176-page hardcover official story of the 1974 horror classic is scheduled for January 5, 2027.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Horror
Titan Books will publish The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Official Story of the Film on January 5, 2027, in the United States and United Kingdom. Written by filmmaker and author John Walsh, the 176-page hardcover is available for pre-order at $50.
Why it matters
The original 1974 film, produced on a shoestring budget, was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry, and the book offers a detailed account of its production history for American horror fans. Its release comes alongside renewed interest in the franchise's legacy, including the 2003 adaptation starring Jessica Biel.
The 176-page hardcover is priced at $50 for pre-order, with production photographs, screenshots, and archival materials included. The book's final retail price and total print run have not been disclosed.
The players
Titan Books
Titan Books is a United Kingdom-based publisher of illustrated books and genre titles, including film and pop culture companions.
John Walsh
John Walsh is a filmmaker and author who has written about classic cult and genre films including The Wicker Man, Conan the Barbarian, and The Third Man.
The details
The book includes rare production photographs, high-resolution screenshots, archival materials, and new interviews with surviving members of the original cast and crew. Walsh previously wrote about The Wicker Man, Conan the Barbarian, and The Third Man.
Timeline
1974: Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is released.
2003: The adaptation starring Jessica Biel is released.
January 5, 2027: The Official Story of the Film releases in the US and UK.
Legacy Film Preservation
The original 1974 film's selection for the National Film Registry places it among works the Library of Congress deems culturally significant, and this book extends that recognition with production-level detail. The 2003 adaptation, released 29 years after the original, shows the film's enduring commercial pull across generations.
Readers can pre-order the 176-page hardcover through Amazon for $50 ahead of its January 5, 2027 release. The book will be available in both US and UK markets.
The takeaway
Fans of the 1974 original can pre-order the hardcover now to secure a copy before its January 5, 2027 release. The book offers a rare look at how the film was made on a shoestring budget.
What happens next
The book is scheduled for release on January 5, 2027, in the United States and United Kingdom.
Further reading
Explore more horror film coverage for context on the genre's classic titles.
More information
Pre-order The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Official Story of the Film through Amazon.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
