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'An instant classic . . . funny, sharp, entertaining.' ANDREW O'HAGAN, author of Caledonian RoadA riotous and revealing story of Hollywood's most spectacular flops.'Failure fascinates, for all the reasons that success is a drag . . .'From grand follies...

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...

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CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HALLOWEEN CLASSIC!Your favourite witches are ready to put a spell on you in this official Hocus Pocus colouring book!The Sanderson sisters have returned and are ready to run amok once more! Light the Black Flame...

The definitive, in-depth exploration of the creation and legacy of the classic Withnail & I, featuring interviews, essays, and fascinating never-before-seen archive material. Authorised by author and director Bruce Robinson, who provides an exclusive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647221669Author Brooke VitaleFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight Editions

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647221652Author Brooke VitaleFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight Editions

David Lynch has been accused for decades of sexism and even misogyny in his work, due largely to frequent depictions of violence against women. Yet others see in Lynch's work the deification of the female, and actresses like Laura Dern and Naomi Watts...

Immerse yourself into the world of cinema and discover action-packed chases, epic journeys, and tear-jerking moments.Get the popcorn popping and keep the movies coming! From box office hits and cult classics to romcoms and thrillers, this is your go-to...

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"Galloway has all sorts of interesting insights and facts that'll make you want to re-watch your [favorite films], or check out some that you've never seen."-Wired magazine Movie treasure hunter Patrick Galloway is back with fifty must-see martial-arts...

Explore the characters and locations of Kevin Costner's Western film opus, Horizon: An American Saga Chapters One and Two, through Cale Glendening's intimate cast portraits and behind-the-scenes photography.Horizon: An American Saga Is Kevin Costner's...

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All too often, the movies of Sofia Coppola have been dismissed as "all style, no substance." But such an easy caricature, as this engaging and accessible survey of Coppola's oeuvre demonstrates, fundamentally miscontrues what are rich,...

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Godfather, this authorized, annotated and illustrated edition of the complete, unedited screenplay, with a Foreword by Francis Ford Coppola, includes all the little-known facts, behind-the-scenes intrigue, and...

From the silent-film era to the blockbusters of today, Horror Unmasked is a fun-filled, highly illustrated dive into the past influences and present popularity of the horror film genre. The horror film's pop-culture importance is undeniable, from its...

Interest in the ancient, the occult, and the "wyrd" is on the rise. The furrows of Robin Hardy (The Wicker Man), Piers Haggard (Blood on Satan's Claw), and Michael Reeves (Witchfinder General) have arisen again, most notably in the films of Ben Wheatley...

From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316451826Author Joe TraczFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & CompanyWeight(grams) 1678gDimensions(mm)...

The Brussels World's Fair was perhaps the most important propaganda event to be staged for European allies in the Eisenhower years; his administration viewed culture as a weapon in the battle against communism. This book examines the critical role of...

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Because Timothee Chalamet's eyes gleam with the light of a thousand suns. Because you'd let Zoe Kravitz get away with putting gum in your hair. And because there really should be a national monument dedicated to Gene Kelly's ass. From the...

This updated volume is the perfect gift for any fan of horror movies and pop culture's most iconic monsters. The year 2021 is a milestone anniversary year for horror's most iconic films-Universal Studios' Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Wolf Man. Those...

From its first publication in 1992, Men, Women, and Chain Saws has offered a groundbreaking perspective on the creativity and influence of horror cinema since the mid-1970s. Investigating the popularity of the low-budget tradition, Carol Clover looks in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798886631227Author James MottramFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight EditionsWeight(grams) 1758gDimensions(mm) 324mm *...

Like other filmmakers in post-WWII Hollywood, John Ford (already a three-time Best Directing Oscar winner), longed for the freedom and independence to make his own films, away from the dictates of studio executives. Then, in 1946, Ford and producer...

Get ready to quake in fear with this revised and expanded edition of our history of horror cinema. This chilling volume packs 640 pages full with the finest slashers, ghosts, zombies, cannibals, and more, curating the very creepiest screen creations from...

A fun, opinionated, illustrated look at Westerns-with great photographs from great moviesThis unique compendium of short essays about, and evocative photos from, the 100 greatest Western movies of all time is the authoritative new resource on the...

For over 30 years, Stan Winston and his team of artists and technicians have been creating characters, creatures and monsters for the silver screen, from "The Terminator" and the extraterrestrial monstrosities of "Aliens" and "Predator" to the amazing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903254875Author Buddy GiovinazzoFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint FAB PressPublisher FAB Press

Encompassing the thirty-five year span between the initial development of film technology in the mid-1890s and the adoption of synchronized sound in the late 1920s, the cinema's silent era is both one of the most important epochs of film history and one...

A lively and reliable narrative account of the horror genre, featuring new and revised material throughout The Horror Film: An Introduction surveys the history, development, and social impact of the genre. Covering American horror cinema from its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615933211Author Judith WestonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992302184Author Michael HelmsFormat PaperbackPage Count 302Imprint Fatal Visions MediaPublisher Fatal Visions MediaWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 235mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615931408Author Steve KaplanFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams)...

Approaches to the detailed analysis of film and related questions about interpretations and value are once again being widely debated in film studies. Style and meaning is the first edited collection for many years to focus on these matters. The...

From one of the greatest living writers on film, a magisterial look at a century of battle depicted on screen, and a meditation on the twisted relationship between war and the movies.“Thomson’s own genius is his ability to remain one of the leading...

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

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...

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...