Film

A brand new edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, with a new foreword from J.K. Rowling, an irresistible new jacket by Jonny Duddle, illustrations by Tomislav Tomic and six new beasts! An approved textbook at Hogwarts...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615494500Author William KallayFormat PaperbackPage Count 284Imprint William KallayPublisher William KallayWeight(grams) 567gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm...

In this revised and updated biography, Maureen Paton encompasses the private, professional and political life of this most enigmatic, charismatic and intensely private of actors.About the AuthorMaureen Paton is a freelance journalist specialising in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780306832277Author Barry SonnenfeldFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Hachette BooksPublisher Hachette BooksWeight(grams) 590gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 155mm...

Witness epic and adorable moments in the life of Grogu in this pocket-sized book of quotes!Hold the thrilling adventures of Grogu and Din Djarin in the palm of your hand, with this tiny book celebrating fan-favorite scenes from Star Wars: The Mandalorian...

Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather, Part II (1974) is a magisterial cinematic work, a gorgeous, stylized, auteur epic, and one of the few sequels judged by many to be greater than its predecessor. This despite the fact that it consists largely of...

Everything you ever wanted to know about making a movie but were afraid to ask... Lights, camera, action! We all have at least one movie in us, and the amazing and affordable advances in digital technology makes it increasingly easy to make your dream...

Bake delicious, colourful treats and create lasting memories in the kitchen with your team with these amazing recipes inspired by the world of Pokemon! Explore confections and desserts representing every region of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307279262Author William EsperFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Anchor BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 221gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Today, over half a century later, great films are measured by those of the 70s. Has there been a more impactful 10-year period? For the first time, cinema reflected life and society, presenting both on the big screen with a compelling and penetrating...

In May 1979, Francis Ford Coppola unveiled a 'work in progress' cut of his film, Apocalypse Now, at the Cannes Film Festival. After winning the prestigious Palme d'Or, the convention-shattering film was nominated for eight Academy Awards and became a...

Celebrating 50 years of The Most Magical Place on Earth Since its opening in October 1971, Walt Disney World has continued to expand and evolve as the most visited vacation resort in the world. What hasn't changed over five decades is the incomparable...

DreamWorks Animation brings Puss in Boots back to the big screen, following the daring outlaw as he risks his last life to find the fabled Wishing Star, which holds the power to restore his nine lives. The Art of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish celebrates...

"Who doesn't know Paul Newman? The man with the beautiful blue eyes, the chiselled face and body, the 50-plus years of memorable acting and directing roles, the awards, the movie-star marriage. Well, it turns out, there is lots more to know." - Parade...

A definitive account of Blaxploitation cinema-the freewheeling, often shameless, and wildly influential genre-from a distinctive voice in film history and criticism In 1971, two films grabbed the movie business, shook it up, and launched a genre that...

J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities: a flying car, a hat that sings, an enchanted case, and so much more. This small, deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the Harry...

Film noir is a classic genre characterized by visual elements such as tilted camera angles, skewed scene compositions, and an interplay between darkness and light. Common motifs include crime and punishment, the upheaval of traditional moral values, and...

"Writing the Romantic Comedy is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork."-Alexa Junge, writer and producer of FriendsRevised and expanded to celebrate a new generation of romantic comedies, Billy Mernit's insightful look into the mechanics of...

From the dawn of silent cinema to today, sci-fi movies have been a constant presence in pop culture, with mad scientists, terrifying monsters (giant and otherwise), UFOs, and invading aliens all bursting out from some of the most brilliantly designed...

Designed to take you from the moment you first put your pen to paper to pitching and selling your completed screenplay, this is one of the most inspiring books on screenwriting you'll ever read.Practical exercises will teach you the craft of writing for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345432056Author Peter BogdanovichFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint FawcettPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 269gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

When Dr. No premiered at the London Pavilion on October 5, 1962, no one predicted that it would launch the longest-running series in cinema history. It introduced the James Bond formula that has been a box-office fixture ever since: sensational plots,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781738484751Author Ricky BakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint EASTERN HEROES PUBLISHINGPublisher EASTERN HEROES PUBLISHINGWeight(grams)...

Tim Burton is one of the great modern-day visionaries of cinema, a director who has fabricated his own deliciously nightmarish universe in movies as extraordinary as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks! and The Nightmare before Christmas - not...

FOREWORD BY FRASER HESTONIn celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Planet of the Apes, the classic science-fiction film from 1968, The Making of Planet of the Apes tells the film and offers exclusive, never-before-seen photographs and concept art...

David Robinson's definitive and monumental biography of Charlie Chaplin, the greatest icon in the history of cinema, who lived one of the most dramatic rags to riches stories ever told. Chaplin's life was marked by extraordinary contrasts: the child of...

Discover the secrets behind creating the costumes for HBO's Game of Thrones in this definitive guide. The official guide to the complete costumes of HBO's landmark television series Game of Thrones. Discover how BAFTA...

Born into the steam and starch of a Chinese laundry, Anna May Wong (1905–1961) emerged from turn-of-the-century Los Angeles to become Old Hollywood’s most famous Chinese American actress, a screen siren who captivated global audiences and signed her...

Charlie Chaplin's career has been described, critiqued, and scrutinized. There are book-length studies on Chaplin's music hall career, his career at Keystone Studios and the Mutual Studios. Somehow, his tenure with First National studios, however, has...

Every award-winning short film begins life with a clever idea, a good story and a screenplay. Patrick Nash analyses the process of writing short film screenplays and gives advice on: Story and structureIdeas generationPlot and paceScreenplay formatDos...

The official art book for the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, the 9th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set. The 9th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being...

'What a life! What a career!' Harold Pinter'Boorman is one of the world's great directors, a master storyteller.' Paul AusterJohn Boorman is one of cinema's authentic visionaries whose travels have taken him from London in the Blitz to the pinnacle of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732753013Author Erik BorkFormat PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint Overfall PresssPublisher Overfall PresssWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 201mm * 127mm *...

The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is the only book to provide an inside look at the magic behind the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed lands at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, documenting the art and innovations that led to the creation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780762495788Author Tim BurtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Rp MinisPublisher Rp MinisWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 86mm * 76mm * 46mm

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE PHANTOM MENACE IN 2024.A retelling of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace featuring stunning development art from the original Lucasfilm concept artists.Relive the excitement of the cinematic classic The Phantom Menace,...

Set in-world, Star Wars: The Imperial Handbook shares the knowledge of a newly promoted Commander in the Imperial Military, providing a comprehensive overview of the Imperial war machine. After the Battle of Endor, the guide fell into the hands of the...

The films of the New French Extremity have been reviled by critics but adored by fans and filmmakers. Known for graphically brutal depictions of sex and violence, the sub-genre emerged from the French art-house scene in the late 1990s and became a cult...

The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence, and permeating popular culture around the world. The films feature many complex themes ranging from good versus evil and moral...

Put your Christmas-movie expertise to the test with nearly 500 trivia questions, accompanied by entertaining illustrations capturing your favorite holiday-film moments.Quiz yourself or compete with your friends! With challenging questions from over 180...