Film

In The Real Middle-Earth, explore the magically enchanting early-English civilization on which Tolkien based his world of The Lord of the Rings.Tolkien readily admitted that the concept of Middle-earth was not his own invention. An Old English term for...

Humor and entertainment were vital to the war effort during World War I. While entertainment provided relief to soldiers in the trenches, it also built up support for the war effort on the home front. This book looks at transnational war culture by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681888842Author Jennifer M. WoodFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Weldon OwenPublisher Weldon Owen

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140127225Author David MametFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Penguin Books LtdPublisher Penguin Books LtdWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm) 196mm *...

Film is considered by some to be the most dominant art form of the twentieth century. It is many things, but it has become above all a means of telling stories through images and sounds. The stories are often offered to us as quite false, frankly and...

In this moving memoir, Robert J. Wagner opens his heart to share the romances, the drama and the humor of an incredible life. Under the mentorship of stars like Spencer Tracy, he became a salaried actor in Hollywood's studio system among other hot actors...

Directing the Documentary is the definitive book on the documentary form, that will allow you to master the craft of documentary filmmaking. Focusing on the hands-on work needed to make your concept a reality, it covers the documentary filmmaking process...

'The book is great: moving but also properly funny.' Hadley Freeman, The Guardian'A memoir with an unusual sense of purpose. . . pithy, highly readable' The TimesThe entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in...

An unparalleled exploration of films set in Ancient Rome, from the silent Cleopatra to the modern rendition of Ben-Hur.No sooner had the dazzling new technology of cinema been invented near the end of the 19th century than filmmakers immediately turned...

A fast-talking wise-ass from the Bronx, Jerry Weintraub became a millionaire at 26 by handling some of the biggest acts in show biz, most famously Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. The last of the great Hollywood moguls, Jerry is probably best known as...

The magical places that were brought to life for the blockbuster Harry Potter films make up the backbone of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world. This book grants a complete, unprecedented look at the process of adapting those locations for the films. Detailed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615798806Author Chris DFormat PaperbackPage Count 824Imprint Poison Fang BooksPublisher Poison Fang BooksWeight(grams) 1080g

A comprehensive training course in screen acting by an internationally renowned teacher and acting coach who has worked with actors of all backgrounds and experience - from drama school students at the start of their careers to Hollywood stars, including...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593937454Author Charles TranbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 406Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 540gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593936730Author Philip LeibfriedFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782914563314Author Peter GreenawayFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dis VoirPublisher Dis Voir

Entertaining, well written, this is a succinct summary of the field, ideal for those studying film for the first time. A substantial glossary helps readers understand key terms and concepts. Fully updated to incorporate shifts in the discipline and...

Basil Rathbone is synonymous with Sherlock Holmes. He played the Victorian sleuth in the fourteen Fox/Universal films of the 1930s and '40s, as well as on stage and radio. For many people, he is the Holmes. Basil Rathbone grew to hate Sherlock Holmes...

Filmspanism explores the geopolitics of knowledge involved in academic approaches to Spanish cinema. This companion rethinks the role of disciplinarity, institutionality, and nationality in the study of film by taking into account a rather specific set...

An invaluable analysis of the director's art and craft, from one of the most revered of all film school directors. Alexander 'Sandy' Mackendrick directed classic Ealing comedies plus a Hollywood masterpiece, Sweet Smell of Success. But after retiring...

Beloved by millions, praised by film critic Roger Ebert as "the best animation filmmaker in history," and referred to as the "Japanese Walt Disney," Hayao Miyazaki is known for his sense of whimsical adventure, deep reverence for nature, and strong...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781901091915Author David FoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Irregular Special PressPublisher Baker Street StudiosWeight(grams) 330g

Official Aliens search-and-find puzzle book, based on the movie, featuring a host of highly detailed full-colour illustrations by artist Kevin Crossley set in familiar film locations. As one of the most highly regarded movie sequels of all time,...

Discover the hidden corners of the DC Multiverse in this definitive illustrated guide to the multiple versions of The Dark Knight. Take a tour through the diverse worlds of the DC Multiverse in this comprehensive guidebook detailing the lives of its...

LAPD's best Blade Runner and detective, Aahna 'Ash' Ashina, has been assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Isobel and Cleo Selwyn, the wife and daughter of business tycoon, Alexander Selwyn, a close personal friend of Eldon Tyrell...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805243673Author Richard BernsteinFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Schocken BooksPublisher Schocken Books

"Do, or do not. There is no try." - Yoda"Be mindful of your feelings." - Mace WinduFrom the original films to the newest TV releases, Star Wars isn't short of inspirational quotes, words of wisdom and iconic lines. Featuring 54 of the most memorable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780380798544Author Christine VachonFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Avon BooksPublisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc

'At a time when fluff and gossip reign supreme, Hanna Flint's work is consistently insightful, informative and engaging all at once. I always finish reading it feeling just a tad bit smarter.' Candice Frederick, Huffington Post'One of the smartest pop...

The Monstrous Feminine is one of the most influential books to emerge in the early 90sIn this new edition, Creed does it again, recontextualizing the conception of the monstrous-feminine to track many of the evolutions in the horror genre This updated...

The start of a thrilling and glamourous Hollywood series from million copy bestselling author Shari Low and TV's Ross King.When we bury our secrets, they always come back to haunt us...Their rise was meteoric. Only a few years before, they had been three...

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two) takes fans behind the scenes of the second season of the Emmy Award-winning Disney+ live-action Star Wars television series. Filled with concept art, character, vehicle, weapon, and creature designs, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941188371Author Bobbie O'SteenFormat PaperbackPage Count 249Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams) 570g

Why has the mask been such an enduring generic motif in horror cinema? This book explores its transformative potential historically across myriad cultures, particularly in relation to its ritual and mythmaking capacities, and its intersection with power,...

Could Buster Keaton have starred in Battleship Potemkin? Did Trotsky plan to write the great Soviet comedy? And why did Lenin love circus clowns? The Chaplin Machine reveals the lighter side of the Communist avant-garde and its unlikely passion...

Celebrating 35 years of rare and iconic TRANSFORMERS imagery, this deluxe art book will delight fans of all ages! One of the world's most popular franchises, Transformers has been delighting fans since 1984. Now, in this deluxe hardcover celebration,...

A surreal and darkly humorous vision, David Lynch's Eraserhead (1977) has been recognised as a cult classic since its breakout success as a midnight movie in the late 1970s. Claire Henry's study of the film takes us into its netherworld, providing a...

Using the life and career of Don Simpson as a point of departure, "High Concept" takes readers on a riveting journey inside the Hollywood of the 1980s and 90s. For over two decades, Simpson was Hollywood's reigning bad boy, yet through the same period he...

Japanese animation is at the nexus of an international multimedia industry worth over $23.6 billion a year, linked to everything from manga to computer games, Pokemon and plushies. In this comprehensive guide, Jonathan Clements chronicles the production...