Drama Books
Titan Books Ltd The Northman: A Call to the Gods
Book SynopsisThe Northman: A Call to the Gods is the official look at how this epic Viking revenge thriller was conceived, written, cast, and produced by acclaimed director Robert Eggers. Set against the ruthless backdrop of tenth-century Norse territory, The Northman is an epic Viking revenge thriller by acclaimed director Robert Eggers (The Witch [2015] and The Lighthouse [2019]), featuring an all-star cast including Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe, and Bjoerk. Compiled from fascinating interviews with the cast and crew, inspiring storyboards, exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs-including the director's own firsthand account of his creative processes in writing and directing-The Northman: A Call to the Gods explores the cold and forbidding world of the Vikings, their customs, traditions, and relentless thirst for battle and vengeance that inspired Eggers to write this compelling Norse saga. Learn how the wardrobe department recreated the intricate chainmail armor and costumes of Viking berserkers and warriors; and delve into the research behind the art department's visual inspiration for replicating the villages of Hrafnsey and Freysdalur.
£39.99
Batsford Ltd Outlander’s Scotland Seasons 4–6: Discover the
Book SynopsisExplore the glories of Scotland on an evocative trip to Outlander country. This beautiful book, a companion to the bestselling Outlander's Scotland, introduces more than 25 of the locations featured in the hugely popular TV show, concentrating this time on Seasons 4–6. The intrepid Claire and Jamie Fraser are starting a new life in America that is packed full of the adventure and romance fans have come to expect, against a backdrop of stunning scenery – still provided by breathtaking Scottish settings. Discover the woods near Stirling where the Frasers make their new home, Fraser's Ridge, and the farm shop in East Lothian where the villainous Stephen Bonnet hosts his fight club. You'll see the very tree where Jamie carves his claim to Fraser's Ridge, the beach where Brianna is dramatically rescued in Season 4, and the house that became River Run, Aunt Jocasta's palatial home. Included in the book are useful guides to attractions that can be visited, along with several longer walks around the countryside showcased so beautifully on screen. We also reveal some secret locations for the upcoming Season 7! This gorgeous travel guide is a must-have for the legions of passionate Outlander fans, as well as everyone who loves Scotland.Trade Review‘A real bargain for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the Outlander universe … For the complete experience, why not purchase the original guide book at the same time? That way, no matter where in Scotland you happen to be, or which season’s locations you want to discover, you will be able to make a memorable Outlander connection!’ Outlander Home Page
£6.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Tokyo Story
Book SynopsisThis BFI Film Classics study of Tokyo Monogatari/Tokyo Story (1953) reveals the making, meaning and legacy behind Ozu Yasujiro’s masterpiece. Ozu's moving family drama is universally acknowledged as one of the most significant Japanese films ever made. In its complex portrait of human motivation and lively sense of social space, it offers a profound and poignant insight into the generational shifts of post-war Japan. Alastair Phillips provides an in-depth analysis of the film and its key locations - the city of Tokyo, the town of Onomichi and the coastal resort of Atami - with a discussion of its representation of Japanese society at a time of great cultural change. Drawing upon Japanese and English language sources, he situates the film within various contemporary critical and industrial contexts and examines the multiple international dimensions of Tokyo Story's long after-life to understand its enormous contribution to global film culture.Trade ReviewGenerations the world over have pondered the complex beauty of Tokyo Story. Alastair Phillips pulls back the veil of awe that has come to surround the film over the years to reveal the making, meaning, and legacy of Ozu’s masterpiece. -- Michael Crandol, author of Ghost in the Well: The Hidden History of Horror Films in JapanThis is Alastair Phillips’s personal and professional cinematic journey from Tokyo to Onomichi. In this concise BFI volume, Phillips provides a detailed textual, socio-historical, and biographical analysis on Ozu Yasujiro and his masterwork. -- Daisuke Miyao, University of California, San Diego, USAAlastair Phillips’ Tokyo Story, a volume included in the continuing BFI Film Classics series … contains one of the most comprehensive and detailed discussions on this film. This is achieved not only through a close analysis of the entire text but also by examining every step of the filmmaking process from preproduction to reception, both in Japan and worldwide. This thorough approach, aided by several supporting primary sources in Japanese, makes this small volume a unique contribution to contemporary Ozu studies. -- Woojeong Joo * Journal of Japanese and Korean Cinema *Table of Contents1. Openings and Journeys 2. Tokyo Stories 3. Tokyo 4. Onomichi 5. Tokyo Story in Japan 6. Tokyo Story in the World 7. Coda Credits Notes Bibliography and Filmography
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Woke Up This Morning
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£18.39
St. Martin's Press How to Save a Life
Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe first inside story of one of TV''s most popular and beloved dramas, Grey''s Anatomy.More than fifteen years after its premiere, Grey's Anatomy remains one of the most beloved dramas on television and ABC''s most important property. It typically wins its time slot and has ranked in the Top 20 most-watched shows in primetime for most of its seventeen-season run. It currently averages more than eight million viewers each week.Beyond that, it's been a cultural touchstone. It introduced the unique voice and vision of Shonda Rhimes; it made Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh and T.R. Knight household names; and injected words and phrases into the cultural lexicon, such as McDreamy, seriously, and you're my person. And the behind-the-scenes drama has always been just as juicy as what was happening in front of the camera, from the controversial departure of Isaiah Washington to Katherine Heigl's fall fro
£22.49
Edinburgh University Press Period Drama
Book SynopsisMaps out the dominant debates surrounding period drama through the twin frameworks of prestige and pleasure
£19.94
Manchester University Press Mothers on American Television: From Here to
Book SynopsisMothers on American television takes an in-depth look at how motherhood is represented on some of the most popular television series produced this century. Adopting a feminist, Marxist, cultural studies and psychoanalytical approach, the book offers a history of the positioning of mothers within American society. It provides detailed analysis of The Sopranos, Sex and the City, The Handmaid’s Tale and more, while reflecting on the newspaper ‘mommy wars’, employment patterns and alternative views of motherhood.Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Mothers on network television1 Motherhood, culture and society2 Motherhood on network television, 1940s to 1980s3 Motherhood on network television, 1980s onwardsPart II: Original dramas4 Sex and The City (HBO, 1998-2004)5 The Sopranos (HBO, 1999-2007)6 Six Feet Under (HBO, 2001-5)7 Deadwood (HBO, 2004-6)Part III: Adaptations8 The Killing (AMC/Fox/Netflix, 2011-14)9 Game of Thrones (HBO, 2011-19)10 The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu, 2017-)11 Big Little Lies (HBO, 2017-19)ConclusionSelect bibliographyIndex
£76.50
Carus Books The Godfather and Philosophy
Book SynopsisThe Godfather and Philosophy is comprised of twenty-eight chapters by philosophers, who reflect upon the ethical and metaphysical issues raised in The Godfather novels and movies, beginning with the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo and the 1972 movie by Francis Ford Coppola.The Godfather saga has had a profound impact on American cinema, storytelling, thinking about crime, and popular culture. Aimed at thoughtful fans of The Godfather franchise, among the questions tackled in these provocative philosophical chapters are the immigrant experience in America, the relation between ethics and the law, the nature of moral corruption, private justice and vigilantism, organized crime and the American Dream, betrayal and forgiveness, religion and family values, the difficulties of breaking out of a dysfunctional way of life, and the uncertain consequences of vice laws.Joshua Heter teaches philosophy at Jefferson College, Missouri. He co-edited Punk Rock and Philosophy (2022).Richard Greene teaches philosophy at Weber State University, Utah. He wrote the definitive and highly acclaimed book, Spoiler Alert! (It’s a Book about the Philosophy of Spoilers) (2019).Trade ReviewA fascinating, thought provoking, and fun read from cover to cover, "The Godfather and Philosophy: An Argument You Cant Refute" will have an enormous appeal to Godfather fans and readers with an interest in popular culture, social science, and philosophy. While especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, college, and university library Philosophy & Popular Culture collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists, it should be noted for students, academia, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject that "The Godfather and Philosophy" is also available in a digital book format James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review
£17.09
Weldon Owen Call the Midwife: A Labour of Love: Ten Years of
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£34.00
Bluestreak The Little Book of Bridgerton: The Regency World
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£13.49
Unbound Underneath The Archers: Nature’s secret agent on
Book Synopsis'As hilarious, charming, eccentric, informative, addictive and delightful as the show itself' STEPHEN FRYMuch-loved radio drama The Archers has been at the heart of British life for over seventy years, and the momentous events and changes of this time have all found a place in Ambridge. For more than three decades, scriptwriter Graham Harvey was the man behind the show’s farming storylines, writing over 600 episodes and crafting some of its most memorable moments: the Great Flood, the trashing of Brian’s GM crop, the loss of the Grundy family farm.In this book Graham interweaves personal memories of these moments with extracts from the scripts he created, offering behind-the-scenes details of how key characters and plotlines were developed, keeping pace with the real changes taking place in village and farm life. He also explores the part the show played in setting Britain on its disastrous transition from small-scale, sustainable farming to industrial agriculture. Could it now help guide the nation back to the nature-friendly, planet-saving methods we so desperately need?Underneath The Archers relates a personal drama, too: how Graham uncovered his father’s dark, wartime secret, the trauma which was to blight their family life. The insecurities of his youth gave Graham a deep attachment to the fictional community he was creating. The reassurance he found was in a love for England: its land, its soil, its farming culture – a love that found its perfect expression in the world of Ambridge and its inhabitants.Trade Review 'Any fan of The Archers will down this book in grateful glugs . . . As hilarious, charming, eccentric, informative, addictive and delightful as the show itself' Stephen Fry ‘A masterclass on how to weave environmental education and activism into popular media’ David R. Montgomery, co-author of Growing a Revolution and What Your Food Ate ‘A must for all Archers listeners’ Tim Bentinck ‘A fascinating insight into Britain’s longest-running rural soap opera, diving into the characters, storylines and how they ebb and flow with British agriculture through the decades. Full of wit, humour and the realities of British agriculture.’ Jake Fiennes, General Manager of Holkham Estate
£17.09
Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to The Sopranos: The only ones
Book Synopsis"Buy land, 'cause God ain't making any more of it."When The Sopranos aired in 1999, it was at the forefront what is now known as the Golden Age of TV. Revolving around a suburban New Jersey gangster and his attempts to juggle work and home life, the show redefined the crime drama genre and, instead of stereotyped mobsters, gave us a sensitive portrayal of anti-heroes and deeply flawed characters we somehow find ourselves rooting for.Each episode looks like a movie, and the plots are dark and twisting, dealing with complex themes of depression, suicide, family strife and betrayal, and yet it never forgets to find the lighter moments in amongst it all, streaked through as it is with raucous humour and some truly unforgettable one-liners.This little book gives fans of the show a chance to relive the magic, to remember some of its most indelible moments and pithy exchanges, all while learning some lesser-known trivia along the way. If nothing else, it'll give them a break from wondering about what really happened at that diner in the final scene..."You don't shit where you eat. And you especially don't shit where I eat." Tony SopranoCreator David Chase only directed two episodes of the show: the first and the last.Table of ContentsThis Thing of Ours - Illuminates the story of the show's creation, including its producers, cast and crew • Don Soprano - All things Tony, featuring some of the Boss's greatest lines and moments in the show • Wise guys and wisecracks - Some of the show's most memorable moments and quotes from the supporting cast • Never eat alone - Examines the role food played in the series, from baked ziti and cannoli to ketchup packets • The Family - Sisters, brothers, parents and children - not to mention all the uncles, this chapter deals with all the familial relationships within the show • It's a Hit - Awards and accolades, records and wider cultural influence
£6.99
Titan Books Ltd The Wire: The Complete Visual History
Book SynopsisCelebrate the greatest television show of all time with this definitive tribute to The Wire. Twenty years after the debut of The Wire, HBO’s landmark crime drama remains one of the most celebrated and beloved television shows of all time. Now, this deluxe coffee table book tells the story of a historic production, through candid, never before-seen photography from the HBO archives. The visual story of The Wire is narrated by all-new interviews with creator David Simon, and key cast and crew members, including Dominic West, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn, Lance Reddick, Michael B. Jordan, and Idris Elba. Unmatched in its depth, this prestige volume is the ultimate retrospective of the greatest television show of all time.
£40.00
Batsford Ltd Crown's Royal Britain
Book SynopsisJoin us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the filming locations for the award-winning Netflix series The Crown. The series recreates the romance and intrigue at the heart of our very own royal family and within these pages we seek out the settings so integral to the story, linking each ‘fictional’ site to its real-life counterpart. Covering the first four series, starting with Princess Elizabeth’s marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 and concluding in 1990 – in particular with the relationship of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer following their 1981 wedding – this is the perfect opportunity for every fan of The Crown to follow in the footsteps of royalty. Stunning Ely Cathedral provides the backdrop to the iconic Westminster Abbey where Princess Elizabeth’s wedding took place, while Belvoir Castle, Hatfield House and Burghley House are just three of the fine locations that ‘double’ as Windsor Castle. Historic Winchester Cathedral transforms into St Paul’s Cathedral in the run-up to the wedding of Charles and Diana, its versatility also seeing it representing both Romsey Abbey and Westminster Abbey. Sweeping across Britain from London and the home counties to the Welsh treasure that is Caernarfon Castle, heading north to Manchester and Liverpool and onwards to the majestic Scottish Highlands, The Crown’s Royal Britain takes you on a royal tour of Britain and the venues that were an inspiration for this special drama.Many of the featured sites are open to the public so as well as learning about how these places played their part you can visit and enjoy the real spectacle in person.Trade Review'A fascinating journey around the country’ * Countryside - Book of the Month *
£7.59
Batsford Ltd Peaky Blinders Location Guide
Book SynopsisCapturing the world of Tommy Shelby and his racketeering gang in over 20 locations. ‘Peaky Blinders’ is set in the heartland of Britain's industrial revolution, the West Midlands. But to perfectly capture the world of Tommy Shelby and his gang, the producers have used locations right across Britain. This illustrated guide reveals over 20 locations, along with episode references, so viewers can check out exactly which stations, mills, factories and grand house were featured on screen. Locations include: • The Black Country Living Museum: Situated on the canal in Dudley and open all year round to the public, this museum shows West Midlands’ industrial heritage. • Manchester’s impressive 1877 town hall: Used when Sam Neill’s character meets Churchill; while the city’s Grade II-listed Edwardian swimming pool, the Victoria Baths, was mocked up for a horse fair. • Port Sunlight: A model industrial village on the Wirral that has been preserved thanks to its single ownership and strict leaseholds, which sets the backdrop for Aunt Polly’s Sutton Coldfield House. • Keighley & Worth Valley Railway in Yorkshire, which once served mills and villages in the Worth valley is used as one of the locations for the Blinder’s many train station scenes.
£6.64
