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Book SynopsisA retelling of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back featuring stunning development art from the original Lucasfilm concept artists.Relive the excitement of the cinematic classic The Empire Strikes Back. The thrilling tale follows the story of the battle between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance, as Luke Skywalker masters the Force to take on Darth Vader.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 Yoda and Cloud City.

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Book SynopsisThe story and analysis of the Calling Blighty series of films made by the Combined Kinematograph Service in Burma and India between 1943 and 1946. These are remarkable and moving documents, a one-way Skype of their day, where men and a very few women sent spoken messages home to be shown to families and sweethearts in local cinemas. 42 illus.

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Book SynopsisIndian Film Stars offers original insights and important reappraisals of film stardom in India from the early talkie era of the 1930s to the contemporary period of global blockbusters. The collection represents a substantial intervention to our understanding of the development of film star cultures in India during the 20th and 21st centuries. The contributors seek to inspire and inform further inquiries into the histories of film stardom—the industrial construction and promotion of star personalities, the actual labouring and imagined lifestyles of professional stars, the stars’ relationship to specific aesthetic cinematic conventions (such as frontality and song-dance) and production technologies (such as the play-back system and post-synchronization), and audiences’ investment in and devotion to specific star bodies—across the country’s multiple centres of film production and across the overlapping (and increasingly international) zones of the films’ distribution and reception. The star images, star bodies and star careers discussed are examined in relation to a wide range of issues, including the negotiation and contestation of tradition and modernity, the embodiment and articulation of both Indian and non-Indian values and vogues; the representation of gender and sexuality, of race and ethnicity, and of cosmopolitan mobility and transnational migration; innovations and conventions in performance style; the construction and transformation of public persona; the star’s association with film studios and the mainstream media; the star’s relationship with historical, political and cultural change and memory; and the star’s meaning and value for specific (including marginalised) sectors of the audience.Trade ReviewIn this remarkable exploration of Indian film stardom through embodied histories and social practices, rich local and regional details are woven into complex transnational circulations. This study reaffirms the star’s place in the firmament of our devotion, but brings them back to earth as well. -- Nitin Govil, Associate Professor, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California, USA.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Michael Lawrence 1. Shanta Apte and the Unexpected: Anupama Kapse 2. Confessions of Indian Cinema’s First Woman Superstar: Kanan Devi’s Memoirs, Film History and Digital Archives: Ranita Chatterjee 3. Star’s “Dust”: Miss Kumari and the Fossilized Memory of the ‘First Malayalam Female Star’: Darshana Sreedhar Mini 4. In the Wink of an eye: The Comedic Universe of Johnny Walker in the 1950s: Radha Dayal 5. Dharmendra Singh Deol: Masculinity and the Late-Nehruvian Hero in Hindi Cinema: Anustup Basu 6. Rajkumar and the Kannada Language Film: M.K. Raghavendra 7. The Feudal Lord Reincarnate: Mohanlal and the Poltiics of Malayali Masculinity: Meena T. Pillai 8. From Gandhi to Jinnah: National Dilemmas in the Stardom of Rattan Kumar: Salma Siddique 9. From Son of India to Teen King: Sajid Khan and Transnational Stardom: Meenasarani Linde Murugan 10. Harbhajan Maan: The Transnational Migrant Success Story of Punjabi Cinema: Harjant S. Gill 11. Helen: The Chin Chin Chu Girl: Sudesh Mishra 12. ‘She’s Everything That’s Unpardonable’: Hema Malini, Dream Girl on a Motorbike: Rosie Thomas 13. Sridevi, Queen of Farce: Comedy, Performance and Star Persona in Popular Hindi Cinema: Nandana Bose 14: The Irresistible Badness of Salman Khan: Shohini Ghosh 15. Shah Rukh Khan Starring as Shah Rukh Khan: Performance Style, Audience Expectation and Self-Parody Charlie Henniker 16. The Curious Case of Katrina Kaif: NRI Stardom and Ethnicity in Bollywood Midath Hayder Notes on contributors Index

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Book SynopsisI heard the rustle again, too close and too real to ignore. I clutched the flashlight, stuck my head out of the mosquito net… and found myself face-to-face with a jaguar. Four travelers meet in Bolivia and set off into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to find a hidden tribe and explore places tourists only dream of seeing. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime quickly deteriorates into a dangerous nightmare. After weeks of wandering in the dense undergrowth the group splits up after disagreements, and Yossi and his friend try to find their own way back without a guide. When a terrible rafting accident separates him from his partner, Yossi is forced to survive for weeks alone against one of the wildest backdrops on the planet. Stranded without a knife, map, or survival training, he must improvise shelter and forage for wild fruit to survive. As his feet begin to rot during raging storms, as he loses all sense of direction, and as he begins to lose all hope, he wonders whether he will make it out of the jungle alive. The basis of an upcoming motion picture starring Daniel Radcliffe, "Jungle" is the incredible story of friendship and the teachings of nature, survival and human fortitude and a terrifying true account that you won’t be able to put down.Trade Review‘Simply breathtaking. Yossi’s story of survival haunted me for weeks’ -- Bryce Courtenay, author of The Power of One‘A thrilling book… One man’s amazing adventure’ * The Washington Post *‘One of those amazing survival stories that almost brings you [to] a cold sweat just from reading it. Once you start you won’t put it down’ * The Mercury *‘A true life adventure book of survival in the Amazonian jungle.’ * Publishing News *‘To this day, the story is just as thrilling and still has an important lesson about inner strength… Motivating and inspirational – it is hard to put down!’ * Bucks Herald Magazine *‘an unnerving memoir of an adventure in Bolivia that quickly turned into a tragic struggle for survival’ * ABTA Magazine *‘the story is frightening, tense and breathtakingly exciting.’ * The BH Magazine *‘... so captivating... As Ghinsberg introduces us to the colourful life of mochileros (backpackers) in South America, the journal-style writing captures a raw perspective of this ever-popular continent Better still,... * Real Travel magazine: My Favourite Book column *'A classic real-life adventure story' * The Good Book Guide *'Nail-biting stuff, ideal for fans of The Beach' * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThe Memorial Walks' is a record of a unique project, in which artist Simon Pope invited a series of writers to memorise a scene from a landscape painting, which they would then be asked to recall while out walking in the open country. Continuing the exploration of memory and place at the heart of Pope's multi-disciplinary practice, this artist's book acts as a field guide' to the seventeen different walks that made up project and features recollections from well-known literary names such as Geoff Dyer, Iain Sinclair, Hari Kunzru, Trezza Azzopardi and Tom McCarthy.This beautifully designed pocket-size publication includes an introductory essay by project curator Steven Bode, alongside maps, photographs and other marginalia, as well as transcriptions of the writers' recalls of the paintings, and the paintings themselves.

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Book SynopsisPlutarch's essay takes on an unusual philosophical problem: people who talk too much.

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Book SynopsisThe trauma of Partition is an indelible part of the collective memory of the citizens of India and Pakistan and, later, Bangladesh. With over 15 million displaced and several million dead on both sides of the Radcliffe Line, this massive exodus remains forever a black mark in history. Partition and its aftermath have been central to much of subcontinental cinema, and found frequent and varied representation on screen. Tear-Drenched Earth looks at landmark films from the 1950s to the 2010s that depict aspects of the Partition, such as Gandhi, Chinnamul, Meghe Dhaka Tara, Viceroy's House, Tamas, Garm Hawa, Pinjar and Toba Tek Singh.Focusing on films that highlight the tragic absurdity of a historic catastrophe unprecedented in scale and devastation, and the unimaginable horror of its consequences, John W. Hood studies the ways in which it affected lives on both sides of the divide. He examines the ideas of nation, self, faith, identity, family, love, home and memory in the wake of Partit

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Book SynopsisPre-order the brand-new paperback from Rylan - fully updated to include stories from the last 12 months! Funny and outspoken, Rylan is one of the UK's most-loved presenters and a true household name. Rylan first emerged on our screens in September 2012 and in the ten years since then has become a one-of-a-kind national treasure.    In this surprising new memoir, Rylan invites us deeper into his world to reflect on all the things he's learnt from a decade in the limelight, whilst also pulling back the curtain on his personal journey. Covering everything from fame and celebrity to his mental health and identity, family and relationships to his love of reality TV, he recounts his life lessons with humour, candour and a huge amount of heart. From the moments that have shaped him to the mistakes that have made him, and the unusual pastimes that have obsessed him along the way.   With unforgettable stories about his rise to fame, his

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Book SynopsisWhen, in 2000, the National Theatre published its poll of the hundred best plays of the 20th century, David Hare had written five of them. Yet he was born in 1947 into an anonymous suburban street in Hastings. It is a world he believes to be as completely vanished as Victorian England.Now in his first panoramic work of memoir, ending as Margaret Thatcher comes to power in 1979, David Hare describes his childhood, his Anglo-Catholic education and his painful apprenticeship to the trade of dramatist. He sets the progress of his own life against the history of a time in which faith in hierarchy, deference, religion, the empire and finally politics all withered away. Only belief in private virtue remains.In his customarily dazzling prose and with great warmth and humour, David Hare explores how so radical a shift could have occurred, and how it is reflected in his own lifelong engagement with two disparate art forms - film and theatre. In The Blue Touch Paper David Hare describes a life of trial and error: both how he became a writer and the high price he and those around him paid for that decision.

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Book SynopsisDuring his career, Michael Mann has drawn a singular and innovative line within the Hollywood industry. The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, Revelations, Ali, Collateral, Miami Vice, and even Public Enemies, have reshuffled the cards of American cinema to the point of making Mann one of the most important filmmakers of the last thirty years.  Born in 1943 in Chicago, Michael Mann made Thief, his first film, in 1981. He went on to revolutionize television writing with the series Miami Vice and, in 1995, released the thriller Heat, which put him well and truly on the map. ln just a few shots, one can identify Mann’s unique filmmaking style: a predilection for urban settings – and in particular for&

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Book SynopsisThis Spinal Tap companion includes a history of the band, a complete transcript of the 1984 rockumentary This is Spinal Tap (including rare out-takes), lyrics, discography and an A-Z guide to this imaginary band.

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Book SynopsisThis high-quality collectible set of Dolores Umbridge’s moving cat plates from the Harry Potter films includes three lenticular cat plates, an interactive journal, and more. Celebrate one of the most memorable characters from the Wizarding World with this kit! Specifications: This deluxe collectible includes a keepsake box, replicas of three of Dolores Umbridge’s cat plates, a journal, and a pen with red ink modeled after the famed character's blood quill Cats 'move' due to special effects: Authentically reproduced cat plates modeled after ones seen in the films 'move' due to a lenticular special effect; the plates are made in three sizes with diameters measuring 4-1/2, 5-1/2, and 6-1/2 inches Keepsake box: Inspired by Dolores's penchant for pink, the  keepsake box offers two choices for plate display: through the front window or by standing the plates upright inside the box (slots included for this purpose) when the box lays flat Journal included: Record your magical thoughts in the Dolores-themed journal, measuring 4-1/4 inches by 7 inches, complete with quotes and full-color photos from the films and lined pages for writing Perfect present: This one-of-a kind, ultra-deluxe, Wizarding World kit is a perfect gift or self-purchase for the Potter fan or collector Officially licensed: Authentic Harry Potter Collectible Please note: Plates are intended for display only and not for dining. 

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Book SynopsisDetailing the genesis, production history and different versions of "Once Upon a Time in America", this study considers the film within the context of Leone's evolution as a grand cinema stylist. It illuminates his themes, method and aesthetic, and judges his impact upon subsequent filmmakers.

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Book SynopsisCan you remember Dirty Harry's weapon of choice? Or the type of flower given to Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games? Does a severed horse's head mean anything to you? Or what about a pair of glistening shoes with magical powers? Film magazine Little White Lies dares you to test your mental agility and pop cultural prowess with the Movie Memory Game, an illustrated card game for the movie lover in your life. Includes 50 cards and a guide to the 25 movies.

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Book SynopsisFilm magazine Little White Lies invites you to relive 300 movie moments – from the iconic to the downright filthy – in this hilarious new party game for film lovers. Simply pick a quote and ask your friends to transform it by filling in the blank with a phrase from another classic film. The funniest movie mash-up wins! As seen in Total FilmTrade Review"Pick a famous quote, then turn it on its head by filling - or rather filth-ing - in the blank." -- Total Film, Christmas Gift Guide

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Book SynopsisSunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) is one of the most historically pivotal of all films. The first American film of the celebrated German director F.W. Murnau, Sunrise tells the story of a love triangle between characters named only as The Man, The Wife, and The Woman from the City. Lucy Fischer’s compelling study of the film shows how it mediates between German expressionism and American melodrama, the avantgarde and popular film, silent cinema and ‘talkies’. A lavish and sumptuous production famous for its vast, specially-constructed sets, and one of the first feature films with a synchronized musical score and sound effects soundtrack, Sunrise was one of early Hollywood's most ambitious undertakings. In her foreword to this new edition, Lucy Fischer considers the film as an abiding classic of world cinema.Table of ContentsForeword to the 2020 Edition Acknowledgments 'Sunrise'; Border Crossings Europe/America Film/Literature Silence/Sound City/Country The Madonna/The Whore Objective/Subjective Poetry/Narrative Stasis/Movement Painting/Cinema Classical/Modernist Surveyor/Surveyed Lost/Found Notes Credits Works Cited Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA Sight & Sound Book of the Year "Eye-opening and addictively readable." Total Film Who and what decides if a film gets funded? How do those who control the purse strings also determine a film's content and even its message? Writing as the director of award-winning feature films including Welcome to Sarajevo, 24 Hour Party People and The Road to Guantanamo as well as the hugely popular The Trip series, Michael Winterbottom provides an insider's view of the workings of international film funding and distribution, revealing how the studios that fund film production and control distribution networks also work against a sustainable independent film culture and limit innovation in filmmaking style and content. In addition to reflecting upon his own filmmaking career, featuring critical and commercial successes alongside a 'very long list' of films that didn't get made, Winterbottom also interviews leading contemporary filmmakers including Lynne Ramsay, Mike Leigh, Ken Loach, Asif Kapadia and Joanna Hogg about their filmmaking practice. The book closes with a vision of how the contemporary filmmaking landscape could be reformed for the better with fairer funding and payment practices allowing for a more innovative and sustainable 21st century industry.Trade ReviewSeeking to understand the obstacles that even notable names face trying to finance a British film these days, Winterbottom uses the first Covid lockdown to interview an enviable list of directors, including Steve McQueen, Lynne Ramsay and Mike Leigh… There’s fascinating candour… Eye-opening and addictively readable. * Total Film *The interviews’ focus on the busi­ness side of film production is relatively unusual and all the more valuable for it. Possibly liberated by the uncertainty of the moment, Winterbottom’s subjects are more frank about the industry than is customary. Their perspectives often converge, but the directors’ reasons for not directing vary as widely as their cir­cumstances. -- Henry K. Miller * Sight & Sound *A must-read for anyone interested in how films are made, and not made. * The Saturday Paper *Table of ContentsFOREWORDS Dark Matter The Starting Point More is More INTERVIEWS Pawel Pawlikowski Danny Boyle Joanna Hogg Asif Kapadia James Marsh Andrew Haigh Carol Morley Edgar Wright Steve McQueen Lynne Ramsay Stephen Daldry Ben Wheatley Peter Strickland Mike Leigh Ken Loach AFTER WORDS Production Companies: A Protected Space Some Numbers More Numbers British Cinema and Television A Note on the Author

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Book Synopsis100 Queer Films identifies 100 films that shaped the trajectory of queer cinema, connected with larger movements, and showcased the artistry of queer filmmaking. In addition to those films that already hold significant places in queer film canons, this volume examines often-overlooked titles. By highlighting hidden gems alongside well known classics, this book makes a valuable, accessible contribution to queer film studies.While queer films have existed since the beginning of cinema, this book focuses on films released after the Stonewall uprising in 1969. Stonewall is considered a turning point for queer politics and representation, and the 50 years since that event have generated an explosion of queer creativity.The book describes significant formal elements of each film and connects them to their interrelated contexts. By moving in chronological order, it introduces a contemporary history of queer film and provides an overview of major developments in LGBTQ communities, cultures, and politics. This volume presents a framework for understanding the value of queer film.

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Book SynopsisJohn Boorman's Point Blank (1967) has long been recognised as one of the seminal films of the sixties, with its revisionary mix of genres including neo-noir, New Wave, and spaghetti western. Its lasting influence can be traced throughout the decades in films like Mean Streets (1973), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Heat (1995), The Limey (1999) and Memento (2000). Eric Wilson's compelling study of the film examines its significance to New Hollywood cinema. He argues that Boorman revises traditional Hollywood crime films by probing a second connotation of 'point blank'. On the one hand, it is a neo-noir that aptly depicts close range violence, but, it also points toward blankness, a nothingness that is the consequence of corporate America unchecked, where humans are reduced to commodities and stripped of agency and playfulness. He goes on to reimagine the film's experimental style as a representation of and possible remedy for trauma. Examining Boorman’s formal innovations, including his favouring of gesture over language and blurring of boundaries between dream and reality, he also positions the film as a grimly comical exploration of toxic masculinity and gender fluidity. Wilson's close reading of Point Blank reveals it to be a film that innovatively inflects its own generation and speaks powerfully to our own, arguing that it is this amplitude, which encompasses the many major films it has influenced, that qualifies the film as a classic.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction: Two Shots 1. Trauma 2. What You See Is What You See 3. Repetition 4. Color 5. Topsy-Turvydom Conclusion: Wide Shot Notes Credits Bibliography

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Book SynopsisDana Polan is Martin Scorsese Professor of Cinema Studies at the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, USA. His books include Close Encounters of the Third Kind (2024) and In a Lonely Place (1993), both in the BFI Film Classics series.

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Book SynopsisThe Empire Strikes Back (1980), the second film in the original Star Wars trilogy, is often cited as the ‘best’ and most popular Star Wars movie. In her compelling study, Rebecca Harrison draws on previously unpublished archival research to reveal a variety of original and often surprising perspectives on the film, from the cast and crew who worked on its production through to the audiences who watched it in cinemas. Harrison guides readers on a journey that begins with the film’s production in 1979 and ends with a discussion about its contemporary status as an object of reverence and nostalgia. She demonstrates how Empire’s meaning and significance has continually shifted over the past 40 years not only within the franchise, but also in broader conversations about film authorship, genre, and identity. Offering new insights and original analysis of Empire via its cultural context, production history, textual analysis, exhibition, reception, and post-1980 re-evaluations of the film, the book provides a timely and relevant reassessment of this enduringly popular film.Trade ReviewRebecca's book is a thoughtful, meticulously researched celebration of one of the most iconic films of all time. It's the look back we need and deserve right now, one that isn't afraid to critique through a modern lens while still appreciating its importance. General Leia would be proud. -- Courtney Enlow, pop culture writer, podcaster, USAProvides fascinating new perspectives. * Choice *Provocative. * Irish Tech News *Table of ContentsChapter One. Introduction Chapter Two. Creating an Empire Chapter Three. In Production Chapter Four. The Film Chapter Five. Seeing Star Wars Chapter Six. Critics Write Back Chapter Seven. Number Five at Number One Appendices. Bibliography, Filmography, Film Credits

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Book SynopsisCelebrate 85 years of The Wizard of Oz and follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and the gang during your next tarot reading with this beautiful, fully illustrated tarot deck and guidebook.Containing both Major and Minor Arcana, this official tarot deck set will come with a comprehensive guidebook to help tarot practitioners of all skill levels travel over the rainbow! Fans of The Wizard of Oz can use this deck to perform fun and informed readings, complete with card meanings and instructions. The 78 custom illustrations for this tarot deck display the distinct americana aesthetic and timeless, colorful visual style of the film and feature images of fan-favorite characters, from Dorothy, Toto, and The Tin Man to Glinda and The Wicked Witch of the West. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this compelling tarot deck is perfect for fans of The Wizard of Oz’s magical, fantastical world and tarot enthusiasts alike. A MUST-HAVE FOR FANS: Featuring original illustrations of Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the rest of the characters from over the rainbow, this deck matches characters from the film with tarot archetypes, making it a fresh interpretation of a traditional tarot deck COMPLETE TAROT EXPERIENCE: This deluxe set of 78 cards consists of both major and minor arcana, perfect for anyone beginning their tarot practice, as well as for experienced practitioners BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Each card features full-color illustrations of characters and scenes from The Wizard of Oz DETAILED GUIDEBOOK: Includes a 128-page guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning and sample spreads for easy readings GREAT GIFT: Packaged in a sturdy and decorative gift box, The Wizard of Oz Tarot Deck and Guidebook is perfect for fans of the film and tarot practitioners alike OFFICIALLY LICENSED: This is the first and only official The Wizard of Oz tarot card deck

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive and accessible history of the depiction of teenagers in American film, from the silent era to the twenty-first century.Trade ReviewTeen Movies provides an extraordinary amount of history in a compact and absorbing volume. This newly updated edition expands Timothy Shary’s study from the silent era’s first glimmers of teen movies through the diverse representations of youth in the twenty-first century with discussion and mention of dozens of films in each era that touch upon different themes. -- Michele Meek, author of Consent Culture and Teen Films: Adolescent Sexuality in U.S. MoviesThis new edition brings Teen Movies right up to date, examining Gen Z on screen and new directions in the scholarship. Retaining the original’s accessibility, brevity, and rigor, the book remains essential for students and scholars of teen cinema, or anyone who has ever been a teen. -- Frances Smith, author of Rethinking the Hollywood Teen Movie: Gender, Genre, and IdentityShary combines discussion of the economic underpinnings, ideological weight, and cultural impact of filmic representations of teens, considering how they have responded to and shaped discourses of identity, race, gender, sexuality and class for young people. From the films of Shirley Temple to Rebel Without a Cause to Moonlight, this updated and expanded edition shows how these films shaped and traversed cultural understandings of the agency and import of young people. -- Louisa Stein, author of Millennial Fandom: Television Audiences in the Transmedia AgeAn informed and ultra-inclusive discussion of films focused on the teenage experience. -- Christopher Schobert * The Film Stage *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1: The Teen Film in Its Infancy, 1895–19482: The Teen Film Matures, 1949–19673: Youth Film Rebels, 1968–19794: Teen Cinema Is Reborn in Abundance, 1978–19955: The Teen Film Takes on a New Century, 1994–20046: Generation Z on Screens, 2005–2023ConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisHarry Potter Page to Screen: Revised and Expanded now has more pages devoted to the legacy of the Harry Potter films. In addition to the complete history of all eight Harry Potter films, the book now explores the theme parks in Florida, California and Japan, the sets and props in Leavesden, England and the House of MinaLima, founded by the graphic designers on all of the films, and located in London. With 1200 photographs, sketches, and diagrams, the book provides unbridled access to every aspect of the film-making process. It tells the stories behind each individual film and covers the design and technology behind all the astounding effects. This book pays homage to how one film became eight, how a few months became a decade, and how one author’s fantasy became the project of many individuals’ lifetimes-told by the people who were there, the people who made the magic real. Harry Potter Page to Screen: Revised and Expanded will start from the very beginning, describing how the book was optioned, the casting of Harry, Ron and Hermione, and the assembling of a creative team with the vision to tackle a world we had previously seen only in our imaginations. Interviews, quotes, and stories from the directors, producers, screenwriters, and actors discuss the making of all eight films at length, including the last film, film number 8, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. Daniel Radcliffe and his personal narrative from set to set is used as the life line that connects all aspects of this memoir, giving structure to the many voices of the Harry Potter family who orate this tale. All of the movies were filmed at the Leavesden Studio in Hertfordshire, England and these pages describe how the Leavesden family dealt with numerous cast, crew, and production dramas, replacements, technical difficulties and countless narrative and visual decisions. This book will touch on subjects such as J.K. Rowling’s private comments to her young cast, the impact of Richard Harris’ (the original Dumbledore) death on the cast and crew, the effects of 9/11 on the Leavesden family (during the filming of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), the reality of "growing up Potter" for the young starlets who experienced their adolescence on a hugely public stage, and reflections from the cast and crew on the end of the film series. In addition to stories on and off set, Harry Potter Page to Screen: Revised and Expanded pays tribute to the stunning physical, visual and technological genius that went into making an unbelievable story believable, showcasing more than a decade’s worth of art and special effects, including never-before-seen photos of the costumes, sets, props, and creatures, as well as early concept art, drawings and designs. The book is fully supported by Warner Bros. and is being put together with the same group as Harry Potter Film Wizardry: The Updated Edition. While Film Wizardry provided a whimsical and informative scrapbook for Harry Potter fans and was published prior to the release of the last film, this mammoth book gives readers a more complete account of the entire film-making process, designed in a more classical, sophisticated package. Harry Potter Page to Screen: Revised and Expanded is a publishing event. This book is the Bible for everything Potter and will stand as the most complete and final visual history of the Harry Potter movie story ever to be published.

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Book SynopsisIn The Joys of Compounding, value investor Gautam Baid builds a holistic approach to value investing and philosophy from his wide-ranging reading, combining practical approaches, self-cultivation, and business wisdom. He integrates the strategies and wisdom of preeminent figures whose teachings have stood the test of time.Trade ReviewOver the years, as I’ve realized the importance of learning through wisdom instead of suffering, my favorite gift has been to give a person a great book. This book is going to go to the top of that list. -- Arnold Van Den Berg, founder of Century ManagementGautam Baid presents exactly the types of examples and insights from fabled investment practitioners that I believe can help investors avoid common yet predictable traps. The Joys of Compounding is a most useful reference for lifelong investment learning. -- Thomas A. Russo, managing member, Gardner Russo & Gardner LLCGautam’s book The Joys of Compounding provides a foundational framework on investing that is required reading for all investors. This book is the best investment one can make from those beginning their investment journey all the way to experienced practitioners. Successful investing requires a lifelong love of learning and this book provides a broad array of concepts and tools to guide you with your own personal investments or making investments for your clients. The most comprehensive investing book I have ever read. I highly recommend The Joys of Compounding for anyone interested in becoming a better investor. -- Paul Lountzis, president of Lountzis Asset ManagementGautam's book is wonderfully insightful. It is truly a pleasure to read and a reminder of some of the most essential tenets of sound investing. -- Sanjoy Bhattacharyya, managing partner, Fortuna CapitalGautam Baid is a marvelous role model because he's such a joyful and passionate student of worldly wisdom. This book, which is infused with invaluable insights and inspiring quotations from many great investors and thinkers who have guided him on his journey, is a powerful reminder of how enriching it is to dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of continuous, lifelong learning. -- William Green, author of The Great Minds of Investing and Beyond RichAn instant classic! Gautam Baid’s book is the definitive guide to lifelong learning for investors and anyone seeking to reach their full potential. A must read. -- John Mihaljevic, chairman of MOI GlobalThis edition benefits from a clearer focus on Gautam’s voice and insights as well as offering a fresh opportunity to learn and relearn those key lessons that will make us better investors and better human beings. -- Guy Spier, CEO of Aquamarine Capital and author of The Education of a Value InvestorDestined to become a must-read investment classic. * Rational Walk *This book forces readers to think about compounding in terms of human traits such as positive thoughts, good health, good habits, wealth, knowledge, and goodwill. * Enterprising Investor *Table of ContentsForeword1. Introduction: The Best Investment You Can Make Is an Investment in YourselfPart I: Achieving Worldly Wisdom2. Becoming a Learning Machine3. Obtaining Worldly Wisdom Through a Latticework of Mental Models4. Harnessing the Power of Passion and Focus Through Deliberate PracticePart II: Building Strong Character5. The Importance of Choosing the Right Role Models, Teachers, and Associates in Life6. Humility Is the Gateway to Attaining Wisdom7. The Virtues of Philanthropy and Good Karma8. Simplicity Is the Ultimate Sophistication9. Achieving Financial Independence10. Living Life According to the Inner Scorecard11. The Key to Success in Life Is Delayed GratificationPart III: Common Stock Investing12. Building Earning Power Through a Business Ownership Mind-Set13. Investing Between the Lines14. The Significant Role of Checklists in Decision-Making15. Journaling Is a Powerful Tool for Self-Reflection16. Never Underestimate the Power of Incentives17. Always Think About the Math, but Avoid Physics Envy18. Intelligent Investing Is All About Understanding Intrinsic Value19. The Three Most Important Words in Investing20. Investing in Commodity and Cyclical Stocks Is All About the Capital Cycle21. Within Special Situations, Carefully Study SpinoffsPart IV: Portfolio Management22. The Holy Grail of Long-Term Value Investing23. The Market Is Efficient Most, but Not All, of the Time24. The Dynamic Art of Portfolio Management and Individual Position Sizing25. To Finish First, You Must First FinishPart V: Decision-Making26. Read More History and Fewer Forecasts27. Updating Our Beliefs in Light of New Evidence28. Life Is a Series of Opportunity Costs29. Pattern Recognition30. Acknowledging the Role of Luck, Chance, Serendipity, and Randomness31. The Education of a Value InvestorConclusion: Understanding the True Essence of CompoundingAppendix AAppendix BAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThe 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 eyes of the artists, costume designers, and creature creators who gave the beloved fantasy classic its distinctive look. Featuring in-depth interviews with the talented crew and cast, and story notes from Henson.

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Book SynopsisA 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 Fleming's 007 origin story. The most successful Bond film of all time on release (it would subsequently be eclipsed by Skyfall), Craig was credited with reinvigorating the franchise and went on to appear in four more Bond films: Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall, SPECTRE and No Time To Die. This lavish coffee table hardback takes readers behind the scenes of Daniel Craig's five films as James Bond, revealing the stories behind the making of the films, with exclusive on-set photography, concept art, costume designs, stunt breakdowns and more, accompanied by cast and crew interviews.

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Book SynopsisOver fifty years ago, with the release of The Curse of Frankenstein and Christopher Lee in Dracula, Hammer ushered in a whole new era of blood and barely restrained cleavage in glorious colour, mixing sex and horror with a style and panache that made the small British company world famous. Bursting at the seams with rare and previously unpublished photographs from Hammer’s archive and private collections worldwide, and featuring many new interviews, Hammer Glamour is a lavish, full colour celebration of Hammer’s female stars, including Ingrid Pitt, Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Barbara Shelley, Joanna Lumley, Nastassja Kinski, and of course Raquel Welch (who can forget her fur bikini in One Million Years B. C.?)

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the highly anticipated film Wicked and beloved character Glinda Upland with this officially licensed deluxe hardcover journal. 240 RULED PAGES: Includes 240 pages of premium lined pages to give you plenty of space to record your notes and thoughts or to keep track of your magical ideas. DETAILED DESIGN: This high-quality hardcover journal features a striking cover design of Glinda Upland and beautifully printed text pages with patterned edge printing. CONVENIENT SIZE: This 5.875 x 8.5inch journal is a comfortable size to fit in a bag or backpack to take with you for on-the-go journaling. ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more Wickedinspired stationery products to your collection with Wicked: Elphaba Thropp Hardcover Journal, Wicked: The Emerald City Journal with Ribbon Charm, Wicked: The Grimmerie Collectible Hardcover Journal, and Wicked: The Official Advent Calendar from Insight Editions!

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Book SynopsisReaders of all ages will discover the untold stories of Wookiees, from Chewbacca to Burryaga, in this interactive, beautifully illustrated guide. Journey to the forests of Kashyyyk and learn the lore of the galaxy's most storied species in Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees. Young fans will uncover fascinating stories about famous Wookiees across galactic history, all accompanied by incredible artwork and interactive features, including pop-ups, booklets, and lift-the-flap inserts.

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Book SynopsisFilm audiences experienced a bold, breathtaking vision of the future in 1982's ground-breaking Blade Runner. With the critically acclaimed Blade Runner 2049, director Denis Villeneuve returned to that world, as a young blade runner's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years. A companion to The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049, Interlinked offers an unprecedented look into the creative process that went into making Blade Runner 2049, illustrating how director Villeneuve and his team took Scott's 1982 movie as a starting point and expanded the world by creating a new visual language infused with the original Blade Runner DNA.Trade Review“At last fans of the franchise, sci-fi, and futurism have a worthy tribute to the artwork behind the production...” - Borg.com“Blade Runner 2049 is one of the most important modern science fiction works of our time and this book is a worthy exploration of it” - Adventures in Poor Taste“A terrific book that gives fans a look at the concept art behind one of the most visually arresting films ever made” - Cinema Sentries“A unique look into the design process from start to finish” - The Film Stage‘Absolutely stunning. Blade Runner 2049 is a feast for the visually inclined, and this art book does the film equal justice’ - Fangirl Nation

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Book SynopsisThe 1st of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set. This fully illustrated tome treats fans to a comprehensive, unique and privileged behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the state-of-the-art technology used in the blockbuster motion picture. Follow the film's complete artistic evolution, from initial concept through armor design and on to the final rendering seen on screen. Here is everything you need to know about the making of the movie from all the key players - including director Jon Favreau; the special-effects gurus at Stan Winston Studios; and the award-winning concept illustrators, visual-effects designers and storyboard artists who worked on the set and behind the scenes to create the art of Iron Man.

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Book Synopsis ''Wise, funny'' Daily Mail ''Chatty and engaging . . . he often comes across as endearingly humble'' Sunday Times''Thoroughly engaging'' Sunday Express magazine''Fabulous storytelling'' PrimaOne of ''the top 25 most compelling Hollywood autobiographies'' -GuardianHollywood legend and British national treasure Sir Michael Caine shares the wisdom, stories, insight and skills that life has taught him in his remarkable career - and now his 85th year.One of our best-loved actors Michael Caine has starred in a huge range of films - including all-time favourites - from the classic British movies Alfie, Zulu and The Italian Job to the Hollywood blockbusting Dark Knight trilogy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Hannah and Her Sisters and Cider House Rules. Caine has excelled in every kind of role - with a skill that''s made it look easy. He knows what su

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the highly anticipated film Wicked and beloved character Elphaba Thropp with this officially licensed deluxe hardcover journal. 240 RULED PAGES: Includes 240 pages of premium lined pages to give you plenty of space to record your notes and thoughts or to keep track of your magical ideas. DETAILED DESIGN: This high-quality hardcover journal features a striking cover design of Elphaba Thropp and beautifully printed text pages with patterned edge printing. CONVENIENT SIZE: This 5.875 x 8.5inch journal is a comfortable size to fit in a bag or backpack to take with you for on-the-go journaling. ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more Wickedinspired stationery products to your collection with Wicked: Glinda Upland Hardcover Journal, Wicked: The Emerald City Journal with Ribbon Charm, Wicked: The Grimmerie Collectible Hardcover Journal, and Wicked: The Official Advent Calendar from Insight Editions!

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to the making of the landmark horror movie The Wicker Man, lavishly illustrated and packed with insights into this classic chiller. The Wicker Man is one of the greatest horror movies of all time – a chilling exploration of an isolated community with a terrible secret. Featuring a stellar cast including Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland and Ingrid Pitt, The Wicker Man has terrified audiences world-wide for fifty years. Author and filmmaker John Walsh tells the story of how this singular – and somewhat unlikely – folk-horror classic came to be, illustrated with fascinating behind-the-scenes photography, new interviews, exclusive artwork, and never-before-seen material from the StudioCanal archives. Learn the secret history of Summerisle – if you dare…

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