Film

English actor Dirk Bogarde dominated the films in which he starred. Exploring the tension between his matinee idol appeal and his own closeted sexuality, this book focuses on the wide variety of genres in which he worked, and the highly charged...

Be transported to the breathtaking locations of Avatar and Avatar The Way of Water with more than 50 delicious recipes inspired by the lush worlds of Pandora. Experience The Hallelujah Mountains, the rainforest, and sacred sites such as the Tree of Souls...

Dave Saunders' spirited introduction to documentary covers its history, cultural context and development, and the approaches, controversies and functions pertaining to non-fiction filmmaking. Saunders examines the many methods by which documentary...

The Sound of Music is more than a classic film. It is a cultural phenomenon. Its magic lives on in the minds and hearts of everyone it has touched. It was Charmian Carr who captivated us as the world's most famous older sister: Liesl 'Sixteen Going on...

Discover the secrets of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at 2023's most anticipated film. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX (R)-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307958921Author Foster HirschFormat HardbackPage Count 672Imprint Alfred A. KnopfPublisher Alfred A. KnopfWeight(grams) 1021gDimensions(mm) 243mm * 169mm...

Our BTEC Tech Award (2022) revision resources are there to support you when you're getting ready for your external assessment. This book will help you to: Revise all the essential content and key skills Organise your revision with the...

Terrence Malick is the most enigmatic film director currently working. Since the early seventies, his work has won top prizes at film festivals worldwide and brought him wide recognition as the cinematic equivalent of a poet. His life is shrouded in...

Knit a glorious Moomin sock collection for the whole family with 29 unique, intricately-designed Fair Isle sock patterns, charts included. Inspired by Tove Jansson's Moomin books, each pattern is a loving homage to Jansson's beloved characters,...

The definitive 30th-anniversary exploration of the beloved Jim Henson classic, featuring rare artwork, interviews, and on-set photos. Filled with a wealth of rare and unseen behind-the-scenes imagery, experience the film's creation as seen through the...

The World of The Dark Crystal invites fans to delve into the creation and lore of the Jim Henson classic through the evocative illustrations of Brian Froud, concept designer on the original film. Since its original release in 1982, Jim Henson's...

First published in 1983, Shiguehiko Hasumi's Directed by Yasujiro Ozu has become one of the most influential books on cinema written in Japanese. This pioneering translation brings Hasumi's landmark work to an English-speaking public for the first time,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915316097Author Andrew ScreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint HeadpressPublisher Headpress

WELCOME, ADVENTURER!Are you ready to take a journey through fifty years of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS?D&D is often referred to as the single most influential game of all time. The beloved fantasy role-playing game is now in its fifth edition, and during its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913051099Author Tony DaltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 504Imprint FAB PressPublisher FAB PressWeight(grams) 189g

John Buchan's name is known across the world for The Thirty-Nine Steps. In the past one hundred years the classic thriller has never been out of print and has inspired numerous adaptations for film, television, radio and stage, beginning with the...

When it releases this fall, Rapunzel (new title forthcoming) will be the 50th animated feature produced by Walt Disney Animated Studios. Featuring the stunning concept art behind the newest Disney masterpiece-from sketches and character designs to...

From their first pairing in Hamlet (1948) to House of the Long Shadows (1983), British film stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing forged perhaps the most successful collaboration in horror film history. In its revised and expanded second edition,...

A retrospective of Daniel Craig's five James Bond films as 007, Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall, SPECTRE, No Time To Die. Daniel Craig began his tenure as James Bond in 2006 with Casino Royale, the long-awaited film adaptation of Ian...

In Imaging Reality: The Faber Book of Documentary, Oscar-winning documentary-maker Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September, Touching the Void) and leading broadcaster/historian Mark Cousins (The Story of Film) offer an expanded, revised edition of their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933492957Author Marcos Mateu-MestreFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio PressWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm)...

In the Darkness of the Night takes the reader through the sounds that a young child hears whilst curled up in bed waiting to fall asleep. From the familiar, reassuring noises of the family and the home including muffled voices and humming pipes. Next we...

Hollywood's conversion to sound in the 1920s created an early peak in the film musical following the immense success of The Jazz Singer. The opportunity to synchronize moving pictures with a soundtrack suited the musical in particular, since the...

Follow a cast of curious bugs as they travel the world, finding out what continents and oceans are, what makes a capital city, where people live, and what's happening in the natural world. With interactive questions and activities.A perfect first...

The Exorcist Effect is a fascinating historical study of the ongoing relationship between horror movies and Western religious culture, with a focus on the period from 1968 to the modern day. Taking its name from the 1973 film The Exorcist, which was...

An official behind-the-scenes companion to New Line Cinema's IT and IT CHAPTER TWO, the globally popular blockbusters Collecting the best artwork produced during the making of both of these sophisticated and visually enthralling films-including...

Euro Gothic is the most extensive survey of Continental horror cinema ever published. From the Expressionist reveries of the Weimar Republic to the transgressive nightmares smuggled past the Franco regime, via surrealist Gallic fever-dreams and...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER "This funny, insightful, and deliciously dishy memoir" (Town & Country) from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, and Glory, creator of...

Based on the famous series of dialogues between Francois Truffaut and Alfred Hitchcock from the 1960s, the book moves chronologically through Hitchcock's films to discuss his career, techniques, and effects he achieved. It changed the way Hitchcock was...

Originally a successful painter from Romania, Jean Negulesco worked in Hollywood first as an art director, then as a second unit director. He was later hired as a director by various studios-mostly for ballet and musical shorts-before being assigned to a...

Adapted for the screen by the author from his celebrated memoir, Alan Bennett's The Lady in the Van, is directed by long-standing collaborator Nicholas Hytner.The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss...

Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive collection of rare artwork, interviews, and on-set photos from the beloved Jim Henson fantasy classic.A true masterpiece brought to life by the ingenious puppetry and peerless storytelling of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912535743Author Jem RobertsFormat PaperbackPage Count 426Imprint Candy Jar BooksPublisher Candy Jar Books

A message from the Captain:'On behalf of myself and the entire Ayoade team, welcome to Ayoade on Top. At last, the definitive book about perhaps the best cabin-crew dramedy ever filmed: View from the Top, starring Gwyneth Paltrow.' Buckle up for the...

'Essential . . . thrilling . . . invaluable.' Irish Times'Absorbing . . . rippling with fun and atmosphere.' Sight & Sound'Hollywood's ultimate oral history.' New YorkerThe greatest conversation in the history of Hollywood.From the archives of the...

The 4th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set. Packed with exclusive content, this fully illustrated tome sheds light on how Captain America: The First Avenger was created, including concept...

Over the past few decades, John Eaves has had a major impact on the look of the Star Trek Universe and played a pivotal role in shaping Gene Roddenberry's vision. Starting with his work on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Eaves has worked as a production...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593934439Author John O'DowdFormat PaperbackPage Count 624Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 821gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Join YouTube sensation Blippi as he prepares for a very merry Christmas in this seasonal board book that's just the right size for little hands. Blippi loves everything about Christmas - join him as he gets ready...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781629338057Author Sean EganFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 408g