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Book Synopsis* Specifications: Replica 8 inch x 8 inch folding spirit board with usable planchette* Illustrated mini book included: Learn about using your spirit board and the many roles the board has played on Supernatural with this 32 page, 2 x 3 inch guide complete with full colour images* Perfect gift for Supernatural fans: Use the spirit board alone or with your fellow hunters and celebrate your love of the Winchesters* Officially licensed: Authentic Supernatural collectible

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Book SynopsisExperience the magic of a stroll down Diagon Alley with this officially licensed gift set, which includes Hagrid''s wand pen, a pygmy puff, stickers of shop signs, a guidebook, Daily Prophet sheets, and more. A perfect gift for fans of the Wizarding World!- Specifications: Includes a host of Diagon Alley items as seen in the Harry Potter films, with Hagrid''s umbrella wand pen, a cuddly pygmy puff plush, Harry''s school supply checklist, reusable vinyl stickers of Diagon Alley shop signs, a Diagon Alley map, and Daily Prophet sheets- Keepsake Box with Moving Image: These deluxe items are packaged in a sturdy keepsake box (8 x 10 x 2-1/2 inches) with a lenticular illustration on the cover that shows the iconic brick entrance of Diagon Alley and reveals an image of Harry, Hagrid, and the Alley when tilted- Guidebook Included: 128-page 5 x 7 inch guidebook to Diagon Alley featuring information about the shops, items, characters, and e

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Book Synopsis* Deluxe Collectible: A 5 inch authentic replica of the beloved, gluttonous, green ghoul-Slimer* Light-up and Sound Effects: Equipped with multiple LED lights and a motion sensor that activates terrifying growling sounds when approached* Add Some Scary Flair to Your Desktop or Mantle: Comes on a 6 1/2 x 8 inch frame that can be hung or displayed standing and a removable die-cast metal base featuring the Ghostbusters logo* Book Included: Full-colour, 48-page book explores popular haunts throughout New York City from the first two Ghostbusters films* Officially Licensed: An authentic Ghostbusters collectibleRequires three AA batteries (not included).

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Book SynopsisDyeing for Entertainment encompasses a wide range of methods of theatrical painting and dyeing to create beautiful artistic products for theatre, film, TV, opera, and themed entertainment.Featuring examples from renowned international artisans in the field, this book provides a wealth of information on creating and changing colors, prints, and surface textures of fabric using traditional and nontraditional costume, scenic, fine-art, and metal-smithing techniques. It also includes new, safer materials and methods to minimize exposure to toxic materials and fumes. With more than 250 full-color images, this technical manual is designed to guide and inspire new artists in the collaborative art of painting, dyeing, ageing, and slinging blood and bling on costumes that is an essential part of creating characters for the entertainment industry.Written for undergraduate and graduate students of costume design and technology, professional dyers and breakdown artists, and cosplayers, this book can be used as a reference and springboard to create your own magical processes, custom fabrics, and unforgettable costumes.To access the online materials, including printable swatch sheets, a collection of relevant safety data sheets, and a source guide with links, visit www.routledge.com/9780815352327.Table of Contents1. Dyeing in Vein: Safety Precautions and Dye Room Setup 2. Who Can Make a Rainbow? All About Color 3. Ready, Set, Go! Fibers, Additives, and Swatching 4. The Law of Attraction: Fiber-specific Dyes 5. All Together Now! Union Dyes 6. Color Removing: The Undo button of Dye? 7. Beauty is Only Skin Deep: Changing the Color of Leather! 8. The Three S’s: Silkscreens, Stencils, and Stamps 9. Stroke Couture: Printing and Painting With Dye 10. Another Dimension: Paints, Coatings, and Other Embellishments 11. Resist!!! Making Marks with Resist Dyeing 12. Burned Out? Try Devore! 13. It’s Getting Real: Permanent and Removable Aging, Distressing, Breakdown, and Special Effects 14. Arterial Motives: Permanent and Removable Blood for Costumes Glossary Appendix 1: Bibliographic Reference Appendix 2: Cleaning Up: Stain Removal Appendix 3: Swatch Sheet 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

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Book SynopsisForty years ago as a graduate student I wrote a book about Spaghetti Westerns, called 10,000 Ways to Die. It's an embarrassing tome: full of half-assed semiotics and other attenuated academic nonsense.Thirty years later I wrote an entirely new book with the same title, about the same subject, from a different perspective - that...Trade ReviewRigorous in thought yet unruly in spirit, it's hard to think of a more apt guide to the Italian West -- SK * Total Film *it brings something refreshingly new to the table and will be of genuine interest to any serious fan -- Phil H. * Spaghetti Western DataBase website *William Leece discovers there's a lot more to film director Alex Cox's new book, after 30 years of experience -- William Leece * Liverpool Daily Post *Great on influence and anecdotes, with plenty to chew on for spag-buffs * Empire Magazine *a fascinating, very individual look at the genre -- Matt Bielby * FilmStar Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWith this new edition of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen, author Todd Debreceni presents the latest techniques and special effects in what has become an industry bible. In addition to genre-specific considerations, Debreceni covers the latest gear you will need and details how to maintain your kit, how to take care of the actor's skin, how to airbrush for HD, and much more. With in-depth, step-by-step tutorials, learn how to sculpt and mold your own makeup prosthetics, focusing on human anatomy to create the most realistic effects. This new and expanded edition features updated information on lifecasting, prosthetics made using 3D printing, advanced airbrushing techniques, and new artist profiles, and includes updated images and illustrations throughout. A companion website contains artist profiles that showcase some of the worldâs top makeup effects artists, including Ve Neill, Matthew W. Mungle, and many others. Also included are detailed tutorials led by experts in the field, such as Matthew Mungle, Adrian Rigby, Stuart Bray, and of course, the author himself.Trade Review"The most up to date and comprehensive compendium on the art and science of makeup effects." - Brad Greenwood, Makeup Effects Artist, Senior Lecturer, Prosthetic Effects MA Program, Falmouth University"Whenever I am asked, ‘where do I start?’ I always say the Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen books. Every one of them has something new to learn and benefit from. Todd is constantly updating to keep artists on the pulse of new technology and techniques. A great addition to any artist’s library."- Eryn Krueger Mekash, Oscar-nominated and multiple Emmy Award-winning makeup effects artist and producer"Once again, Todd has put together a book that is essential for anyone going into Special Effects. Everything you could possibly want to know has been put into this incredible book, a book that should be on everyone’s shelf as reference source in this industry."- Sara Seidman Vance, Multiple Emmy-nominated Makeup Artist, Creator and Instructor of Lighting for Make-Up Artists 101©"With Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen, Todd has provided us with the most comprehensive and up-to-date written resource that is a must for the modern day makeup artist. Whether they gravitate towards special effects or not, this is the ‘finger on the pulse’ they should always have on hand. Todd has become makeup's contemporary Richard Corson."- Kerrin Jackson, 4-time Emmy-nominated Makeup Artist, Founder of the Makeup Refinery "I love how Todd is unafraid to embrace the latest techniques of makeup effects, incorporating technologies like 3D scanning and printing into this wonderful edition of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics."- Rod Maxwell, Makeup Innovation Lead, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"This is my go-to book, my bible of sorts for most things makeup. For someone in healthcare simulation, it’s invaluable for medical makeup and Moulage!"- David Shablak, Simulation Operations Coordinator, Orbis Education and Simulation Tek, Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP), Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist-Advanced (CHSOS-A)"Todd Debreceni is an award winning Makeup Effects Artist and a very smart man. Not only is he following the Dick Smith School of open wisdom, thereby paying it forward, but he’s also embraced the fact that our craft is constantly evolving and that only by sharing that knowledge do we all get to benefit. Wisdom from the best."(from the Afterword)- Bill Corso. Academy Award, and Emmy Award-winning Makeup Artist"Did Todd have to do a 4th edition of this book? No. The previous editions are perfectly good. Is it good that he did and that we get so much new and up-to-date information? Hell YES!"(from the Foreword)- Neill Gorton, BAFTA Award-winning Makeup ArtistBooks about makeup artistry for motion pictures and television written by industry insiders are rare. Todd’s are a treasure. They belong in every serious artist’s library.- Michael Key, Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and Publisher of Makeup Artist Magazine, and Executive Producer of IMATSAs an educator and professional makeup artist for over 30 years, I say without reservation, Todd's books are a godsend. The information is cohesive, complete, and presented in a way that is easily absorbed. The information and techniques are there for the newbie and the seasoned professional. Thank you, Mr. Debreceni; your hard work has made us all better at what we do.-Thomas E. Surprenant, Emmy Award-winning makeup artistThe absolute treasure trove of knowledge contained within Todd’s multiple editions of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen is invaluable for both novice and professional alike. This latest edition ups the ante, proving it a necessity to anyone interested in the special makeup arts.-Joel Harlow, Academy Award, and Emmy Award-winning makeup artistTable of Contents1. Anatomy and Design 2. Making the Lifecast 3. Sculpting the Makeup 4. Breakdown of the Sculpture and Mold Making 5. Casting the Prosthetics 6. Painting and Applying the Prosthetics 7. Punching and Laying Hair 8. Out-Of-Kit and Other Makeup Effects 9. 3D Scanning and Printing for Prosthetics and Animatronics 10. Animatronics 11. The Industry

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Book SynopsisGuiding readers through the unique challenges and choices presented by digital publication, this book provides a practical set of tools to help students, creatives, and content professionals craft emotionally engaging nonfiction stories for online readers and listeners.From considering what story to tell, to bringing narratives to life in practice, Anna Faherty explains what gives stories their unique power and demonstrates how to successfully combine techniques from short-stories and screenwriting with journalistic practices like fact checking and verification. Examples from corporate websites, personal blogs, podcasts, and social media set out how to attract and involve readers and listeners, and how to prompt them to take action. Readers will come away with a straightforward framework for planning and crafting storytelling projects and an understanding of text and script development, copyright, and editing. Each chapter includes summaries of key principles and practical wrTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbout this bookPart 1: Understanding audiences and storiesChapter 1: Understanding online readers and listenersChapter 2: How we respond to stories: The Story FunnelChapter 3: Six essential story ingredientsPart 2: Developing online and audio storiesChapter 4: Storytelling with purposeChapter 5: Constructing your storyChapter 6: Telling your storyChapter 7: Writing for listenersChapter 8: Reviewing, editing, and publishing your storyIndex

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Book SynopsisThe behind-the-scenes story of the iconic film, featuring new interviews with the cast and crew. An unflinching confrontation of humanity's dark side, Brian De Palma's crime drama film Scarface gave rise to a cultural revolution upon its release in 1983. Its impact was unprecedented, making globe-spanning waves as a defining portrait of the gritty Miami street life. From Al Pacino's masterful characterization of Tony Montana to the iconic Say hello to my little friend, Scarface maintains its reputation as an unwavering game changer in cult classic cinema. With brand-new interviews and untold stories of the film's production, longtime film critic Glenn Kennytakes us on an unparalleled journey through the making of American depictions of crime.The World Is Yourshighlights the influential characters and themes within Scarface, reflecting on how its storied legacy played such a major role in American culture.

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Book SynopsisCinema in the Arab world has been the subject of varied and rigorous studies, but most have focused on films as text, providing in-depth analyses of plot, style, ideologies, or examination of the biographies of prominent directors or actors. This innovative new volume shifts the focus on Arab cinema off-screen, to examine the histories, politics, and conditions of distribution, exhibition, and cinema-going in the Arab world. Through broadening the frame of study beyond the screen, the book widens understanding of the cinema, not merely as a collection of films-as-texts, but as a site of cultural and political contestation in the Arab world. Divided into two sections, and guided by interdisciplinary considerations, the contributors examine historical and contemporary issues of Arab cinema in terms of the experience of movie-going and filmmaking. They examine the networks of distribution and exhibition, as well as the contested and multiple meanings that the cinema embodied through dTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Figures and table List of Contributors Introduction, Ifdal Elsaket (Netherlands-Flemish Institute, Egypt), Daniel Biltereyst (Ghent University, Belgium) and Philippe Meers (University of Antwerp, Belgium) I Arab Cinema Histories: Distribution, Exhibition and Audiences 1.Misr Abroad: Trading Egyptian Films in Colonial Maghreb, Morgan Corriou (University of Paris 8 Vincennes – Saint-Denis, France) 2.“Le Roi du Cinéma”: Joseph Seibarras and North African Film Exhibition, 1925-1945, Eric Smoodin (University of California, Davis, USA) 3.Access for the Axis: The Battle for Ideological Supremacy on Middle Eastern, North African, and Turkish Cinema Screens Between 1933-1945, Kajsa Philippa Niehusen and Ross Melnick (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA) 4.Egyptian Women’s Empowerment and Early Cinema-Going, Mohannad Ghawanmeh (Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, Philadelphia, USA) 5.Anti-Colonial Masculinity, the Catholic Film Center and the Screening of Religious Difference in 1950s Egypt: The Multiple Lives of Husayn Sidqi's Night of Power, Rahma Bavelaar (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands) 6.Bollywood Film Traffic: Shaping Routes for Hindi Films in the Arab World, 1954-2014, Némésis Srour (University of Paris 8 Vincennes – Saint-Denis, France) 7.The Business of Cinemas in Ismailia with a Case Study of Ghweba Cinema: an interview with Abbas Ghweba and Tarek Ghweba, Asmaa Gharib (Musawah Global Movement, Malaysia) 8.Cinema-going in Egypt in the Long-60s: Oral Histories of Pleasure and Leisure, Ifdal Elsaket (Netherlands-Flemish Institute, Egypt) II Contemporary Issues of Circulation, Experience and Memory 9.Film Distribution and Exhibition in Tunisia since 2011: Is Cinema-going Back in Style? Patricia Caillé (Université de Strasbourg, France) 10.Gatekeepers or Facilitators? MAD Solutions and Other Film Distribution Networks for Arab Cinema, Stefanie Van de Peer (Queen Margaret University, UK) 11.A New Online Cinema Audience? an interview on aflamuna with Jad Abi Khalil, Anaïs Farine (University Paris 8 Vincennes – Saint-Denis, France) 12.A Taste for Cinema: Saudi Arabia’s Mediated Transitional Public Film Culture, Anne Ciecko (University of Massachusetts-Amherst, USA) 13.The Multifunctional Cinema Exhibition Space at the Turn of the Century: a dialogue, Nour El Safoury (independent researcher, Egypt) and Jowe Harfouche (Network of Arab Alternative Screens (NAAS), Lebanon) 14.The Visual Nation: Film, Soft Power and Egypt as a Community of Spectators, Iskandar Abdalla (Berlin Graduate School, Germany) Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisRobert Stam is University Professor at New York University, USA. He has authored, co-authored, and edited nineteen books on film and cultural theory, national cinemas, politics and aesthetics, and comparative race and postcolonial studies. His books include: Reflexivity in Film and Literature (1985,1995); Brazilian Cinema (1982);Subversive Pleasures:(1989); Tropical Multiculturalism (1997); Film Theory: An Introduction (2000); Literature through Film (2005); Francois Truffaut and Friends (2006); Keywords in Subversive Film/Media Aesthetics (2015); and World Literature, Transnational Cinema,and Global Media: Towards a Transartistic Commons (2019) He is co-author, with Ella Shohat, of Unthinking Eurocentrism (1994) Flagging Patriotism; (2006); and Race in Translation: (2012); He has taught in France, Tunisia, Brazil, Germany, and Abu Dhabi. His work has been translated into more than 15 languagesTrade ReviewWith this book, Indigeneity and the Decolonizing Gaze: Transnational Imaginaries, Media Aesthetics, and Social Thought, the always brilliant scholar Bob Stam has given us another tour de force. In this new work he tracks how -- over 500 years -- the possibilities of contemporary Indigenous media emerged in the Americas, with special attention to Brazil. He traces the colonial circumstances and European imaginaries that produced “the Protocols of Anti-Indigenism,” morphed into the “transnational Indian”, and landed in the rich dialogue emerging from contemporary Indigenous media. Witty, erudite, and politically engaged, this book is essential reading for those who hope to decolonize cinema studies and locate Indigenous media making in a rich historical context. -- Faye Ginsburg, Kriser Professor of Anthropology; Director, Center for Media, Culture & History, NYU, USA.Building on research in media studies, anthropology, and social philosophy, this timely book offers an in depth account of the recent indigenous turn in global scholarship, politics, and culture. Particularly impressive is Stam’s ability to relationalize processes and events from diverse historical epochs and geographical regions. -- Sérgio Costa, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute for Latin American Studies, FU Berlin, GermanyEclectic and breathtaking in its scope, transnational and trans-medial, this book puts on full display Stam’s unique capacity to think across myriad sources and cultural forms in an insightful, sophisticated, and generous way. The book should be an important contribution not only to scholars across but also to cultural producers, activists, and even nonspecialized readers interested in the past and future of indigenous people. -- Gustavo Furtado, Associate Professor of Romance Studies and Co-Director of the Amazon Humanities Laboratory at Duke University, USAThrough a "trans-methodology" that crosses disciplines and boundaries of historical periods and countries, Stam shows us how indigenous peoples have constructed a global and intercontinental response to colonialism over the centuries. As a result, the modern world's history emerges as an "intertextual mise-en-abyme", in which indigenous progressive social thought, political practices and arts interpose the colonial imaginary. -- Joana Brandão, Tavares Professor at Federal University of Southern Bahia (UFSB), BrazilTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction The Terms of Debate A 1492 Project: Conquest and Discovery The Protocols of Anti-Indigenism The Sacred Land Native Arts and Aesthetics Indigenous Media Chapter One: From France Antartique To Shamanic Critique: The Tupinization Of Social Thought France Antartique and Tupi Theory Filming France Antartique Montaigne and Tupi Theory From France Antartique to the Carib Revolution From the French Philosophes to the American Revolution The French Missions, Lévi-Strauss, and the Indian Pierre Clastres, the Anarchist Indigene, and the Wari The Franco-Brazilian Dialogue and the Politics of The Falling Sky Chapter Two: The Indigenous “Cunhã:” The Metamorphosis of a Gendered Trope The Tupinization of Manhattan The “Cunhã” as Filmmaker The Cunhã as Myth: Paraguaçu Caramuru: The Invention of Brazil The Filmic and Televisual Cunhã The Cunhã Degraded The Cunhã as Warrior The Cunhã as Forest Princess The Cunhã as Hyper-Woman The Ecological Cunhã The “Cunhã” as Activist/Artist Myths of Extinction: The Return of the Vanished Indigene Chapter Three: The Transnational “Indian” Land and the Frontier Western Going Native Europe’s “White Indians” The Indian Hobbyists Transmedial Indigeneity The Strategic Uses of Humor Painterly Tricksterism Indigeneity and Music First Peoples, First Features Indigenization of Horror Chapter Four: Cross-National Comparabilities: The Indigenization Of Brazilian Media Centennial Commemorations and First Contact Films Variations on a Westward Theme Proto-Indigenist Cinema in Brazil Indigenous Media in Brazil Video nas Aldeias The Archival Turn Corumbiara: on the Trail of Massacres The Guaraní and Contrapuntal Narration The Martyrdom of the Guaraní-Kaiowá The Transmediatic Indigene of Popular Culture Chapter Five: Triumphs and the Travails of the Yanomami Juan Downey and “The Laughing Alligator” Crossed Filmic Gazes The Poetics of The Falling Sky The Cinematic Imaginary of the Yanomami Cinematizing Shamanism: Xapiri The Last Forest Conclusion: The Theoretical Indigene: Becoming Indian, And The Elsewhere Of Capitalism Colonial Ambivalence and the Transnational Gaze Transformational Becomings From Republican Constitutions to the Carib Revolution The Theoretical Indigene Indigeneity and the Postcolonial Left Before and After the Nation-State Postcolonialism and the Nurture of Nature The Fear of a Red Academe: Indigenous Decoloniality The Power of Shamanic Critique Capitalism vs. the Planet The Transnational Trope of Indigenous Happiness Coda Index

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Book SynopsisFiction film has been and remains the privileged site of film studies, with film history regularly being viewed as the rise of the narrative fiction film. Taking Fiction Film Seriously argues that despite this privileged position, the notion of fiction as it relates to cinema, has yet to be properly interrogated. Mario Slugan explores the significant misunderstandings concerning the categorisation of film, audience experience, and the real-life effects of fiction. He contends with the contradictory assumption that fiction films have tangible effects on audiences'' beliefs and behaviours, while also intuitively being ''not true'' or not to be believed in. Slugan analyses the notion of ''fiction'' from a theoretical and historical perspective, considering how it manifests in a broad range of films from the past 110 years, including The Arrival of a Train (Lumière brothers, 1895-1897), The Blair Witch Project (Myrick and Sánchez, 1999), and Waltz with Bashir (Folman, 2008). He supports his close readings with findings from philosophy, psychology, and literary studies, and in doing so seeks to challenge the current state of film studies.

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Book SynopsisTerence Davies was a British screenwriter, film director, poet, and novelist. The youngest child of a large working-class Catholic family, he was born in Kensington, Liverpool on 10th November 1945. After leaving school at 16, he worked as a clerk in a shipping office and a book-keeper in an accountancy firm for ten years. During this time he gained amateur acting experience, winning the LAMDA Gold Medal and first prize in the National Arts Awards. In 1973 Terence left Liverpool to go to drama school in Coventry, where he wrote the screen play for Children, which would become the first instalment of The Trilogy. He went on to write and direct nine feature films - Distant Voice Still Lives, The Long Day Closes, The Neon Bible, The House of Mirth, Of Time and the City, The Deep Blue Sea, Sunset Song, A Quiet Passion, and Benediction. His final script, an adaptation of Janette Jenkins' novel Firefly, which retells the last five days of the life of Noel Coward, is currently in development. He died on 7 October 2023.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES, LUPIN.The year is 1905. Meet Arsène Lupin: a gentleman and a thief. An enemy to the rich and powerful; a friend to the poor - Arsène Lupin will stop at nothing until he gets what he wants.When Arsène Lupin is arrested, the police think it''s all over. But the most dangerous place for Lupin is to be behind bars...

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Book SynopsisBoris Karloff, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee: three middle-class Englishmen whose names are synonymous with the history of the horror movie. Karloff was born in 1887, the year of Queen Victoria?s Golden Jubilee, and Lee, the youngest, died in 2015, when Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch. Most books about movie stars focus solely on the films but this ingeniously linked biography of Karloff, Cushing and Lee describes the cataclysmic social and political upheavals which shaped them along with the film industries of Britain and Hollywood. During their lifetimes they saw magnificent theatres repurposed as cinemas, which were in turn transformed into bingo halls as television became the medium which posed a threat to the movies, but would ultimately save their careers and make their classic films accessible to younger generations. The three had much in common. They were born within a few miles of each other ? Karloff in Camberwell, Cushing in Croydon and Lee in Belgravia. None of them had a happy childhood and they struggled at school. They all wanted to act, which was not the sort of career that their backgrounds had equipped them for. Curiously, they were all middle aged before they became not simply well known, but world famous. All three are forever associated with the two key stories from which the horror genre emerged ? Mary Shelley?s Frankenstein and Bram Stoker?s Dracula ? stories with universal and contemporary resonance. They knew that they were typecast and, with some reservations, accepted it and never stopped working. They knew that while we smile at horror films they play into our deepest anxieties about the modern world. Since their deaths, the horror film ? often written off ? has seen a resurgence and a critical appreciation which, in part, relies on the worldwide affection for these three great stars of the screen.

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Book SynopsisChosen as a BOOK OF THE YEAR in the Sunday Times, Stylist and Observer''A multifaceted novel that is funny, verbally inventive and moving'' Sunday Times, Book of the Year''In Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra (John Murray) a young woman escapes from Italy to Hollywood, leaving her father behind. The story moves between the real war and the better version Hollywood is busy creating. Sometimes tragic, often hilarious'' Karen Joy Fowler, Observer, Books of the Year''Its prose pulses with humour, wit and affection'' Mail on SundayThe epic tale of a brilliant woman who must reinvent herself to survive, moving from Mussolini''s Italy to 1940s Los Angeles-a timeless story of love, deceit, and sacrifice from the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of A Constellation of Vital PhenomenaLike many before her, Trade ReviewA smart satiric novel about Hollywood in the 1940s, war, fascism and personal drama -- ISABEL ALLENDE * Daily Mail, Best Reads of 2022 *Crackling with wit and suffused with insight, Anthony Marra's new novel is as epic in sweep as a movie set yet delineates the inner workings of the human heart with a miniaturist's precision. Mercury Pictures Presents explores the endless give-and-take between life and art, the cost of integrity, and the ways we must make peace with the past in order to move forward toward the future . . . A genuinely moving and life-affirming novel that's a true joy to read -- CELESTE NGSmart, heartfelt, and sneaky funny, Mercury Pictures Presents has all the breadth and power of an epic, and the attention to detail of an intimate conversation. I read it in a state of admiration for the beauty Anthony Marra has wrung from the English language -- SARA NOVIC, author of GIRL AT WAR and TRUE BIZA novel so rich and wondrous, written with such grace and wit, that there's only one word for Anthony Marra: a genius -- SALLY MANN, author of HOLD STILL, finalist for the National Book AwardAchingly beautiful . . . You laugh, then you sigh, then you weep. Extraordinary -- LUIS URREA, bestselling author THE DEVIL'S HIGHWAY and THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTERMercury Pictures Presents is a wonder - intimate and sweeping, heartfelt and satirical, one of the funniest and most moving novels I've read in a long time. A novel of fascism, war, and refugees finding freedom through art and storytelling, it's both a joy to read and highly relevant to our times -- JESS WALTER, #1 New York Times bestselling author of BEAUTIFUL RUINS and THE ANGEL OF ROMEMarra brings his considerable gifts for scope and scene to early Hollywood, animating, as he does so thrillingly, the city, the players, the war, and the repercussions of small and huge actions on families, fates, countries, and film. And: this fully-realized world is also really funny! I laughed aloud many times, even as I marveled -- AIMEE BENDER, author of THE PARTICULAR SADNESS OF LEMON CAKEAnthony Marra is a writer of boundless talent: he is a top-notch historian, a razor-sharp social critic, a deeply sensitive psychologist, and an exuberant satirist - all at the same time . . . A singularly pleasurable read - smart, sad, hilarious, and always full of heart -- NATHAN HILL, bestselling author of THE NIXIt is impossible to do justice to Marra's smooth, sweeping style in bits - viewed in isolation, such descriptions could easily seem overwrought and clumsy - but knit together, these pieces have striking command and authority * International New York Times *The author's fans will recognize his elegant resolution of tangled disasters, his heartbreaking poignancy, his eye for historical curiosities that exceed the parameters of fiction... Marra unspools this period comedy with so much old-time snappy wit that Mercury Pictures Presents should come with popcorn and a 78-ounce Coke * Washington Post *You'll laugh, you'll cry in the marvelous 'Mercury Pictures Presents' about 1940s Hollywood * San Francisco Chronicle *Summer is a time for blockbusters and Anthony Marra has delivered the goods with Mercury Pictures Presents, a sweeping book about 1940s Hollywood, Mussolini's Italy and America's entry into the second world war . . . a deft and convincing writer with a sharp turn of phrase and a dark sense of humour that ignites every page... [It] will win him committed new fans and, if there is any literary justice, prizes * Spectator *Its inventive prose pulses with humour, wit and affection * Mail on Sunday *Marra's glowing prose brings the intricate story to life, and his chapter-and-verse world-building will thrill Golden Age devotees * Sight and Sound *A bravura work and a real thrill-ride * The Crack Magazine *Funny, verbally inventive and, ultimately, very moving, Mercury Pictures Presents is a wonderful novel * Sunday Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month *An excellent holiday read -- TOM SUTCLIFFE * BBC Radio 4 Front Row *The success of Mercury Pictures Presents, both the novel and the Hollywood entity it depicts, is evanescent and ambiguous, enduring and clear all at once. Whether Artie, the showman, and Maria, the book's historical anchor and ethical conscience, will survive is one question, but the ideas posed by Marra's novel assuredly do, and they resonate all the more strongly through our own contemporary, distressingly fascist-adjacent, moment * New York Times *The story moves between the real war and the better version Hollywood is busy creating. Sometimes tragic, often hilarious -- Karen Joy Fowler * Observer *

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Book SynopsisA powerful, funny, high-spirited, coming-of-age memoir and manifesto.

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Book SynopsisRelive the story of Ponyo and S suke in this full-color film comic!Ponyo is a sweet-faced goldfish from a magical realm under the sea. One day, Ponyo''s curiosity takes her far from home. After accidentally hitching a ride on a jellyfish, Ponyo washes up on the shore and is found by Sosuke, a kindly human boy. The two become fast friends and are swept away on an incredible adventure.A fierce storm rages, and Sosuke and his mother drive against the wind. Suddenly Ponyo appears, running along the tall waves. At once fish and human, when reunited with Sosuke, Ponyo becomes a beautiful red-haired girl. The three weather the storm at Sosuke''s house, while out on the ocean both Ponyo''s and Sosuke''s father encounter a vision they won''t soon forget.

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Book Synopsis**Neil Gaiman was the WINNER of the BBC Audio Drama Award 2015 for Outstanding Contribution to Radio Drama**Beneath the streets of London there is another London. A subterranean labyrinth of sewers and abandoned tube stations. A somewhere that is Neverwhere... An act of kindness sees Richard Mayhew catapulted from his ordinary life into the strange world of London Below. There he meets the Earl of Earl''s Court, faces a life-threatening ordeal at the hands of the Black Friars, comes face to face with the Great Beast of London, and encounters an Angel. Called Islington. Accompanied by the mysterious Door and her companions, the Marquis de Carabas and the bodyguard Hunter, Richard embarks on an extraordinary quest to escape from the fiendish assassins Croup and Vandemar and to discover who ordered them to murder her family - all the while trying to get back to his old life in London Above. Contains over 25 minutes of additional unbroadcast material, Trade ReviewNobody anticipated the impact the BBC’s 2013 adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s cult novel by the same name would have… the production was a smash hit with Gaiman fans and non-fans alike, propelling the audio play into the public eye and showing just how exciting the form can be. * The Guardian *Maggs... does soundscapes after the manner of Turner painting sea storms. In Neverwhere when Benedict Cumberbatch flew you heard, saw and felt his angel’s wings rise. -- The Telegraph * Gillian Reynolds *funny but haunting... black humour and deft characterisations -- Chris Maume * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQA, Edexcel & WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: Modern LanguagesFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018Film analysis made easy. Build your students'' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director''s technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Volver, this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the film and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay.- Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout- Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response- Build confidence with knowledge-check questions at the end of every chapterTrade ReviewAs a Spanish teacher I would highly recommend this guide. It has everything students might need to get a good mark on their exams. A look inside Almodovar's movie characters, the techniques he used, themes, vocabulary, social and historical context, some sample essays, etc. In my opinion this is a must for those ones who are studying Volver in their A-levels. -- Amazon reviewer

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Book SynopsisWitty and well researched.' THE TIMESA scientific dose of reality.' MAIL ON SUNDAYA fun and comprehensive exploration.' LINDA McROBBIEEndlessly fascinating.' LIBRARY JOURNALThe science behind James Bond's exploits armaments, tactics, plots and enemy tech.The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world's favourite secret agent.Science and technology have always been central to the plots that make up the world of Bond, and in Superspy Science Kathryn Harkup explores the full range of 007's exploits and the arms, technologies, tactics and downfalls of his various foes. From the practicalities of building a volcano-based lair, to whether being covered in gold paint really will kill you, and if your plan is to take over the Trade ReviewHighly entertaining ... witty and well researched, this book is great fun to dip into if you're watching any of the Bonds and are curious about the facts behind an eyebrow-raising plot element. * The Times *Harkup is the ideal boffin to probe the facts behind the Bond films' more fanciful diversions from reality ... A great way to know the Bond series' artistic licences from its total thunder-balls. * Total Film Magazine *Bond’s evil foes are doomed … by a scientist’s lethal dose of reality. * Mail on Sunday *Films starring secret agent James Bond are famous for their technology. But how reliable is their science? Kathryn Harkup provides a stylish answer. * Nature *Whichever Bond is your favourite, Harkup’s book is a fun and comprehensive exploration of the not-so-gentlemanly spy’s improbable exploits. ... Harkup writes with clear and contagious affection for the franchise; peppered with just as much historical back story and film trivia as scientific analysis. * Linda Rodriguez McRobbie, author of Ouch! *Harkup has a true skill for turning complicated ideas into easily digestible and endlessly fascinating reading… An entertaining, page-turning, sure-fire hit with all fans of 007. * Library Journal *Superspy Science brings science, technology, history, and adventure together in a tantalising look at the gadgets and inventions that make 007 invincible. * Foreword Reviews *Table of ContentsPre-title sequence 001: Dr No and the gun-barrel sequence 002: From Russia with Love and Rosa Klebb’s shoe 003: Goldfinger and the laser 004: Thunderball and the gamma gas 005: You Only Live Twice and the volcano lair 006: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and Blofeld’s bioterrorism plot 007: Diamonds Are Forever and diamonds 008: Live and Let Die and the crocodile run 009: The Man with the Golden Gun and the golden gun 010: The Spy Who Loved Me and the parachute jump 011: Moonraker and the exploding space station 012: For Your Eyes Only and electrocution through headphones 013: Octopussy and the atomic bomb 014: A View to a Kill and May Day 015: The Living Daylights and the cello case 016: Licence to Kill and a tanker full of cocaine 017: GoldenEye and the EM pulse 018: Tomorrow Never Dies and the stealth boat 019: The World Is Not Enough and Renard’s bullet 020: Die Another Day and being sucked out of a plane 021: Casino Royale and the knotted rope 022: Quantum of Solace and the girl covered in oil 023: Skyfall and the cyanide capsule 024: Spectre and Bond’s backstory 025: No Time to Die and the nanobots Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisA how-to book on the art, craft and practice of TV/video/streaming cinematography for multi-camera shooting.This book is written for anyone wanting to film, direct or produce multiple camera productions. Lighting Directors, Directors of Photography, Camera Operators as well as Directors, Producers and Production Managers will all find valuable information that will help them do their job and accomplish their goals of effectively filming with more than one camera at the same time. This book could be seen as an intermediate to advanced media production course book for colleges. It is also meant to give insight and inspiration to those starting out their professional careers in multi-camera productions. The text covers advice for producing and filming content using two or more cameras in many genres including Sitcom, Stand-up, News, Talk Show, Interview, Reality, Corporate Video and Indie Movies, with budgets both big and small, by two award winning professional Trade ReviewDavid Landau’s book, Multi-camera Cinematography and Production, is a comprehensive coverage of the subject area. The real-world examples of contemporary production techniques, specific examples and the input from professional practitioners make this different from other textbooks. It reviews the basics and then goes to more in depth, introducing new material and examples. It gives students a place and context to practice their craft using his” Putting it in Practice” exercises. * Matt Clarke, Producer-Director, C2 Media, USA *What David Landau has done here is distilled decades of his and his colleagues knowledge and put them into a single book. Broken down into easy to understand sections, he teaches by telling stories of our successes and failures alike. Reminding us that not all of our experiences are great, but what we learn from them is worth more than gold. * Tigre McMullan, Gaffer with Local 52 and Director of Photography with Local 600, USA *David Landau has done it again. After his outstanding Lighting for Cinematography fused his decades of professional work behind the camera with his equal commitment to undergraduate film education in order to provide a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to lighting for the moving image, he has shifted his focus to the demands of multiple camera television production in Multi-Camera Cinematography. In the first section of the book Landau and co-author Bruce Finn offer a simple yet comprehensive approach to camera and lighting basics useful for any introductory cinematography student. The real breakthrough comes in the second section of the volume, in which Landau and Finn detail the challenges raised by specific television genres including, talk shows, comedy shows, cooking shows and reality programming as the well as the techniques used for each of these forms. There is no currently available text that so clearly and thoroughly analyzes and explains these essential camera skills, and both students and teachers should find these insights extremely valuable. * Evan Lieberman, Associate Professor of Film, Cleveland State University, USA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction PART I - FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1: The Visual Design Crew & On Set Behavior Chapter 2: Camera Shots, Framing, and Camera Operation Chapter 3: Lenses Chapter 4: Cameras and Camera Supports Chapter 5: The Magic of Light Chapter 6: Lighting, Lamps, and Electricity Chapter 7: Multi-Camera Lighting & Camera Operation Basics PART II - PRODUCTIONS Chapter 8: Multi-Camera Interviews Chapter 9: Shooting Stand-Up Comedy Shows Chapter 10: Shooting Reality Shows Chapter 11: Shooting Cooking Shows Chapter 12: Shooting Scripted Studio Productions: Daytime Dramas, Sit-Coms, Puppet shows, and More Chapter 13: Lighting Scripted Studio Productions Chapter 14: Shooting Scripted “Film Style” Productions Appendix 1: Recommended Books & Websites Appendix 2: Manufacturer Resources Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is a passionate rendezvous with cinema, the most collaborative of art forms. The essays here explore the possibilities offered by a close reading of cinema that keeps cultural contexts and their socio-historical roots firmly in sight. This collection does not consider the “frame”, that oft-referenced basic unit of vision in films, as a limiting structure. Rather, it brings into purview what is left out. Divided into three sections, the essays look firstly at Indian cinema, both Bollywood and regional films, tracing the journey of Indian cinema from the periphery to the center.The second section focuses on Adaptation Studies and takes an unorthodox look at classic adaptations of literature. The final section is a reappraisal of directors like Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick. The essays propose that, even though the film as an artwork does not change fundamentally over time, it still strikes a contemporary critical gaze differently.

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Book SynopsisMovie lovers rejoice! Learn amazing facts and behind-the-scenes stories about the making of some of the best-loved films of the past 50 years.Cinephiles rejoice! From Mental Floss, an online destination for more than a billion curious minds since its founding in 2001, comes the ultimate book for movie lovers. The Curious Movie Buff is filled with fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes insights about the making of your favorite movies from the last 50 years. Every film fan will find something to love, with the team at Mental Floss profiling more than 60 films of the past half-century, from well-known blockbusters to critical favorites and cult classics. The highlighted titles span across various decades and genres and include iconic franchises like Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings, Oscar-winning classics like The Godfather and Titanic, rip-roaring comedies from Blazing Saddles and The Big Lebowski, indie hits like Reservoir Dogs and Paranormal Activity, and superhero favorites such as Superman and The Dark Knight. Throughout are quirky sidebars from the Mental Floss archives, such “Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Locations You Can Visit IRL,” “Remakes That Are Better than the Original Movie,” The 25 Best Movie Endings of All Time,” “Summer ‘Blockbusters’ That Completely Tanked at the Box Office,” and “The Best Movie Trailers Ever.” TRIVIA ABOUT MORE THAN 60 MOVIES: Get the inside scoop, fascinating facts, and behind-the-scenes trivia on the greatest movies from the past 50 years, from serious dramas such as The Godfather to seriously funny comedies like The Big Lebowski   FASCINATING AND INFORMATIVE LISTS: Learn about movie locations you can visit, what movies have the best endings, and which movies scraped the bottom of the barrel with Mental Floss’s info-packed lists    SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Whether you’re in the mood for a classic, jonesing for a good Western, wondering what sci-fi films you’ve missed, or just want to discover a new movie, the team at Mental Floss will steer you in the right direction    THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOVIE FANS: Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff is the ideal gift for the film enthusiasts in your life

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Book SynopsisA smart, funny crash course in 25 iconic horror movies, from Psycho to Hereditary, for people who love getting the reference but hate being scared.

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Book SynopsisA vastly entertaining and unique history of the interaction between spying and showbiz, from the Elizabethan age to the Cold War and beyond.'A treasure trove of human ingenuity' The TimesWritten by two experts in their fields, Stars and Spies is the first history of the extraordinary connections between the intelligence services and show business.We travel back to the golden age of theatre and intelligence in the reign of Elizabeth I. We meet the writers, actors and entertainers drawn into espionage in the Restoration, the Ancien Régime and Civil War America. And we witness the entry of spying into mainstream popular culture throughout the twentieth century and beyond - from the adventures of James Bond to the thrillers of John le Carré and long-running TV series such as The Americans.'Thoroughly entertaining' Spectator'Perfect...read as you settle into James Bond on Christmas afternoon.' Daily TelegraphTrade ReviewA treasure trove of human ingenuity, and testament to our need to tell and believe stories, it deserves a front-row seat at any budding Bond's bedside -- James Owen * The Times *Andrew and Green have carried out a huge amount of impeccable research, which they relay with infectious gusto... I found it extremely difficult to put this book down -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *Anyone who loves a good spy story will find and enjoy hundreds of them here * Economist *[An] enjoyable and well-informed survey...stars and spies will forever be inextricably linked -- Alan Judd * Oldie *Perfect...read as you settle into James Bond on Christmas afternoon. -- Simon Heffer * Daily Telegraph, *Books of the Year* *

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Book SynopsisTest your knowledge of the Star Trek universe! This update to the original Obsessed With Star Trek quiz book includes 200 new questions based on the exciting films of a new Star Trek era: Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond. The updated edition is being released in paperback, with answers at the bottom of each page. This compact, yet comprehensive book will engage and challenge even the greatest fan. Carter co-edited two Star Trek comic book series, developed Star Trek anime trading card lines, sold the story idea for a Voyager episode, and has written for Star Trek Communicator.

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Book SynopsisThis charming and adorable collection of the best cinematic dogs is sure to delight dog lovers and movie-goers alike. The Citizen Canine pack includes sixty of the bravest, cutest and furriest pooches ever to grace the silver screen. Covering 100 years of films from top-billed hounds like Lassie and Benji to comedic scene-stealers like Asta from Bringing Up Baby and Puffy from There's Something About Mary, all your favourite furry friends are here. Whether you have a canine companion or just wish you did, Citizen Canine is your perfect guide to dogs, movies and the magical moments when they come together.A light, entertaining introduction covers the history of dogs in movies, from Charlie Chaplin to contemporary indie darlings, while fun facts and stories from behind the camera bring the all the featured films to life.Find all about the tricks trainers used to train these canine actors, the following are included in the book:Scraps (A Dog's Life)Toto (The Wizard of Oz)Matisse (Down and Out in Beverly Hills)Sandy (Annie)Cujo (Cujo)Hooch (Turner & Hooch)Beethoven (Beethoven)Chance (Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey)Fly (Babe)The puppies (101 Dalmatians)Buddy (Air Bud)Lou (Cats & Dogs)Shaggy (The Shaggy Dog)Sam (I Am Legend)Marley (Marley & Me)Rocco (The Drop)Bailey (A Dog's Purpose)Trade Review'This fabulous book features all your favourite canine actors, with delightful ‘behind the scenes’ commentary alongside images from classic films.' -- Daily Mail'The "awws" start on the contents page: 60 different dog-tag graphics, one for every movie in this a-paw-able tome covering a century of cinema.' -- Total Film

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Book SynopsisA beautiful compendium of famous fashion designers, their gorgeous creations and the film stars that wore them.Fashion designers have been involved in movies since the early days of cinema. The result is some of the most eye-catching and influential costumes ever committed to film, from Ralph Lauren''s trend-setting masculine style for Diane Keaton in Annie Hall to Audrey Hepburn''s little black Givenchy dress in Breakfast at Tiffany''s.Fashion in Film celebrates the contributions of fashion designers to cinema, exploring key garments, what they mean in context of the narrative, and why they are so memorable. Illustrated with beautiful film stills, fashion images and working sketches, this book will appeal to lovers of both fashion history and cinema."Put simply, it doesn''t matter how many coffee table books you have on fashion or on film: this one is essential, and delightful, and beautiful." One & Other

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Book SynopsisA collection of exciting short stories featuring tales that take will take you from the Battle of Endor to the desolate world of Jakku. The stories, which cover both Legends and tales that fit in with the current Star Wars continuity, feature popular characters such as Hondo Ohnaka, Lando Calrissian, Asajj Ventress, and Princess Leia. Written by renowned best-selling Star Wars authors including Alan Dean Foster, Mur Lafferty, Alexander Freed, David J. Williams and Mark S. Williams, this volume also includes stunning art from several of the saga's best-loved interpreters, including Brian Rood, Joe Corroney, Brian Miller, Chris Trevas, and Chris ScalfTrade Review"An absolute 'must' for the legions of Star Wars fans " -Midwest Book Review"A book any Star Wars fan would appreciate. Artwork from a number of important artists brings the stories to life... wonderful collection." -Portland Book Review - 4 Stars “From cover to cover I cannot think of one story that did not excite me” - The GWW

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Book SynopsisThe Harry Potter Film Vault series condenses the rich concept art of the Harry Potter film series into twelve collectible volumes. Harry Potter: The Film Vault compiles the filmmaking secrets and visionary artistry behind the Harry Potter films into a series of twelve deluxe collectible volumes. Each intricately designed book features gorgeous concept art and unit photography from the Warner Bros. archive paired with striking insights about bringing JK Rowling's Wizarding World to the big screen. In addition, a collectible poster accompanies each volume.

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Book SynopsisThe Harry Potter Film Vault series condenses the rich concept art of the Harry Potter film series into twelve collectible volumes. Harry Potter: The Film Vault compiles the filmmaking secrets and visionary artistry behind the Harry Potter films into a series of twelve deluxe collectible volumes. Each intricately designed book features gorgeous concept art and unit photography from the Warner Bros. archive paired with striking insights about bringing JK Rowling's Wizarding World to the big screen. In addition, a collectible poster accompanies each volume.

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Book SynopsisEvery witch or wizard in the Wizarding World has a unique wand. And as Garrick Ollivander says in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The wand chooses the wizard." Now you can capture the magic of Harry Potter like never before and collect a stunning array of artifacts inspired by the wands and magic of the Harry Potter films. Inside, fans will learn about all things Wizarding World, relive moments from the films, and delve into the behind-the-scenes magic that brought Harry Potter to life on the big screen.

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Book SynopsisStar Wars: Luke Skywalker and The Secrets of the Jedi is the ultimate in-universe guide to the world of the Jedi, transporting young readers to a galaxy far, far away through interactive features, fascinating facts, and captivating insights. With thrilling original illustrations and amazing special features including lift-the-flaps, textures, and more, Star Wars: Luke Skywalker and The Secrets of the Jedi is guaranteed to thrill the saga's legions of young fans.

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Book Synopsis Now in paperback, fully revised and updated with characters from Disney+ shows including The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Acolyte, as well as The High Republic, Jedi:Fallen Order, and more, this is the essential celebration of the powerful female characters of Star Wars.They are heroes and villains, Sith and Jedi, senators and scoundrels, mothers, mercenaries, artists, and pilots. The women of the Star Wars galaxy drive its stories and saga forward at every level. This beautifully illustrated, fully authorized book profiles fascinating Star Wars women from across films, fiction, comics, animation, and games. Each character is explored through key story beats, fresh insights, and behind-the-scenes details by author Amy Ratcliffe. Also showcasing more than 125 illustrations by a dynamic range of female and non-binary artists, here is an inspiring celebration of the Star Wars characters that help create a galaxy far, far away. © & ™ 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.Perfect for: Star Wars fans looking to explore or celebrate the female characters of the galaxy An entry path for anyone looking for dive deeper into stories of favorite characters in different media, or discover new favorite characters

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Book SynopsisCELEBRATING 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, the thrilling tale of galactic conquest which begins the epic Skywalker Saga. Two Jedi Knights are dispatched on a mission to the peaceful planet Naboo - only to uncover a shadowy enemy plotting to unleash havoc across the Republic...Enjoy the hit movie through this all-ages retelling accompanied by concept art from the original artists. Alongside the art, fascinating facts about each piece give an insight into the design process behind iconic characters and settings like Darth Maul and Tattooine.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to the making of the Prime Video smash hit The Boys, featuring exclusive insights into the origins, themes and production of the show from the cast and crew. The Art and Making of The Boys is a fascinating insight into the darkest, wittiest, most shocking series on TV - a pitch-black satire of superheroes and corporate America based on the classic comic books. It's packed with eye-popping exclusive art, behind-the-scenes photography, and interviews with the cast and crew detailing how and why The Boys came to our screens. It's the perfect companion to the show, and a treasure trove for fans.

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Book SynopsisA perfect gift for Downton Abbey fans, the official film companion provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the art and making of the sequel to the globally successful Downton Abbey film. The worldwide phenomenon and multi-award winning Downton Abbey returns to the big screen with a movie sequel starring the Crawley family and their household staff-and the Downton Abbey 2: The Official Film Companion is the Downton fan's front-row ticket to all the behind-the-scenes action. In addition to the original principal cast-including Dame Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, and Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as Lord and Lady Grantham-fans will gain an unprecedented look at the new Downton characters, including those played by new cast members Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, and Dominic West. Featuring spectacular photographs from the production, interviews with the cast and crew, and insight from Downton Abbey writer and creator Julian Fellowes, Downton Abbey 2: The Official Film Companion gives fans an in-depth experience of the magic and elegance of Downton Abbey.

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Book SynopsisThe 2nd of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set. Behind every great Iron Man stands a dedicated group of artists - and now, their secrets are revealed. In The Art of Iron Man 2, you'll find everything from preliminary sketches to fully rendered 3-D images; storyboards to intricate set designs; and all the heroes, villains and technology you've ever imagined! All of Iron Man's new armors, all of Whiplash's weapons, Tony Stark's lab and more are profiled with art and commentary from creators (including comic book fan-favorite Adi Granov). Plus: an unbelievable fold-out section, and the never-before-seen artwork of the movie's thrilling climax.

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Book SynopsisThe official art book for the movie Avengers: Age of Ultron, the 10th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.The 10th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set.This lavishly illustrated coffee table book takes readers behind the scenes of the global blockbuster. Go around the world with the Avengers in page after page of stunning concept art, production design, visual effects, revealing set photography and commentary from cast and crew.Here is everything you need to know about the blockbuster film from its key players, including director Joss Whedon, executive producer Victoria Alonso, and producer Kevin Feige, along with the talented concept illustrators and storyboard artists who worked on the set and behind the scenes to create the art of Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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