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Book SynopsisThis is a wonderful secret history of British movies that includes the scandals, the suicides, the immolations and the contract killings - the product of thousands of conversations with veteran film-makers. Here you''ll meet, among many others, the 20s film idols snorting cocaine from an illuminated glass dance floor on the bank of the Thames, the model who escaped Soho''s gangsters to become the queen of the nudie flicks and the genteel Scottish comedienne who, at the age of fifty-five, reinvented herself as a star of exploitation cinema, and fondly remembers ''the one where I drilled in people''s heads and ate their brains''. Welcome to the lost worlds of British cinema.Trade Review"'A singular triumph... It makes our cinematic history vivid and invigorating in a way few books have yet managed.' Empire 'Very well-informed and effortlessly funny. I doubt there will be a better film book this year.' Independent"

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Book SynopsisThis extraordinary tale of rivalry and celluloid . . . has fascinated cinéastes for years.' Kathryn Hughes, Sunday TimesIlluminating and thrilling.' The SpectatorAbsorbing, forensic and jaw-dropping.' Total FilmIn 1888, Louis Le Prince shot the world's first motion picture in Leeds, England.In 1890, weeks before the planned public unveiling of his camera and projector, Le Prince boarded a train in France and disappeared without a trace. His body was never found.In 1891, Thomas Edison inventor of the lightbulb and the phonograph announced that he had developed a motion-picture camera.Le Prince's family, convinced that Edison had stolen Louis's work, proceeded to sue the most famous inventor in the world. The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures excavates one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Victorian age and offers a revelatory rewriting of the birth of modern pictures.Trade Review''A fascinating, informative, skillfully articulated narrative of one of the forgotten figures in cinematic history. Consistently entertaining and illuminating.'' - Kirkus Starred Review''Probing a still-unsolved mystery at the heart of the world's most popular art form, the result both absorbing, forensic and jaw-dropping.'' - Total Film

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Book SynopsisCinematic Places is a guide to 25 essential cinematic destinations around the world, spanning different decades, directors and movie genres.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction London, England, Paddington Wells, England, Hot Fuzz Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, The Wicker Man Belchite & the Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain, Pan’s Labyrinth Montmartre, Paris, France, Amélie Bruges, Belgium, In Bruges Görlitz, Germany, The Grand Budapest Hotel Fårö, Sweden, Persona Salzburg, Austria, The Sound of Music Rome, Italy, La Dolce Vita Matmata & Tozeur, Tunisia, Star Wars: A New Hope Wadi Rum, Jordan, Lawrence of Arabia Mumbai, India, The Lunchbox Hong Kong, China, Enter the Dragon Seoul, South Korea, Parasite Tokyo, Japan, Lost in Translation Outback, Australia, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Karekare Beach, New Zealand, The Piano Alberta, Canada, The Revenant Philadelphia, USA, Rocky San Francisco, USA, Vertigo Brooklyn, New York, USA, Do the Right Thing Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah, USA, Thelma & Louise Jamaica, Dr. No Cusco & Machu Picchu, Peru, The Motorcycle Diaries

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Book SynopsisHow is a movie made and what exactly does a director do? This book attempts to illuminate every circumstance, internal and external, emotional and technical, involved in the arduous process that culminates in what we see on the big screen.

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Book SynopsisExplore how history was brought to life on the silver screen and how the Hollywood's epic movies dictated our vision of the past. This lively study analyses how Hollywood producers, directors, designers, costumiers, publicity agents, movie stars, and, inevitably, 'a cast of thousands' literally designed the ancient world from scratch.

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Book SynopsisA guide to the galaxy of invented languages – perfect for language lovers or any fan of Star Trek, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and many moreTrade Review'Wahlgren has written a wonderful book: ... A tribute to the collective creativity. When you have read it you just want more!' -- Fredrik Kylberg, Östgöta Corren Swedish-language newspaper

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Book SynopsisA biography of Bette Davis, revealing a life replete with scandal, sex, violence, courage, sacrifice and heartbreak. After three years of research and more than 150 interviews, James Spada has written a revealing biography of one of the greatest Hollywood Legends. Spada has convinced Bette Davis''s relatives and friends to speak out for the first time, and he has gained new access to court documents, long-lost inquest transcript, and personal correspondence to paint a portrait of one of the most complex and misrepresented women in Hollywood history. This book reveals Bette Davis'' oddly close relationship with her mother (who bathed her until she was in her teens); her ambivalent feelings about the sex act, as revealed by a director/lover; her possible role in the brain damage of her adopted daughter; the bizarre behaviour of her husband Gary Merrill and the vicious custody battle for their son, Michael; her pursuit of much younger men she entered her sixties; and her tragic and couragTrade ReviewSpada has certainly done his homework, and charts Davis's climb to fame... without ever losing sight of the woman who motivated the actress. * TIME OUT *Absorbing and thoroughly documented. * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Spanda's irresistable, revelatory biography... bursts with film lore, gossip, countless affairs and family secrets. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Told absorbingly... Spada appears to have gathered every possible fact. * WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller - a sweeping and heartbreaking Hollywood biography about the passionate, turbulent marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. In 1934, a friend brought fledgling actress Vivien Leigh to see Theatre Royal, where she would first lay eyes on Laurence Olivier in his brilliant performance as Anthony Cavendish. That night, she confided to a friend, he was the man she was going to marry. There was just one problem: she was already married-and so was he.TRULY, MADLY is the biography of a marriage, a love affair that still captivates millions, even decades after both actors'' deaths. Vivien and Larry were two of the first truly global celebrities - their fame fueled by the explosive growth of tabloids and television, which helped and hurt them in equal measure. They seemed to have it all and yet, in their own minds, they were doomed, blighted by her long-undiagnosed mental-illness, which transformed their relatTrade ReviewGalloway is careful to bring out the nuance that often gets lost * Sunday Times *Compelling...Highly readable and especially sympathetic to the many frailties of Vivien Leigh, Truly Madly gives a fresh perspective on the rise and fall of a great romance between two people who loved not wisely but too well. * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisA sweeping and heartbreaking Hollywood biography about the passionate, turbulent marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.A New York Times bestsellerAs seen in the Daily Mail and Mail on SundayIn 1934, a friend brought fledgling actress Vivien Leigh to see Theatre Royal, where she would first lay eyes on Laurence Olivier in his brilliant performance as Anthony Cavendish. That night, she confided to a friend, he was the man she was going to marry. There was just one problem: she was already married-and so was he.TRULY, MADLY is the biography of a marriage, a love affair that still captivates millions, even decades after both actors'' deaths. Vivien and Larry were two of the first truly global celebrities - their fame fueled by the explosive growth of tabloids and television, which helped and hurt them in equal measure. They seemed to have it all and yet, in their own minds, they were doomedTrade ReviewGalloway is careful to bring out the nuance that often gets lost * Sunday Times *Compelling...Highly readable and especially sympathetic to the many frailties of Vivien Leigh, Truly Madly gives a fresh perspective on the rise and fall of a great romance between two people who loved not wisely but too well. * Daily Express *[A] richly detailed account of the fiery ascent and demise of one of Hollywood's most glamorous couples. . . This page-turning biography is one to get swept up in. * Publishers Weekly *[A] dishy narrative about the tumultuous marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. . . A good choice for lovers of theater and cinema-and for those who live for the drama. * Kirkus Reviews *This is a wonderful read with elegant prose and eloquent dish. Stephen Galloway has for many years been one of the foremost chroniclers of the American film industry. Here, he draws back the curtain on the passionate, complicated relationship between two of its most beloved stars, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, a dream pairing that turned into a nightmare. * William Friedkin, Oscar-winning director of The French Connection and The Exorcist *

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Book Synopsis''The problem with The Problem with Men is that I do believe men will have less trouble with it than the title suggests as it is actually a glorious, funny book written by a glorious funny man'' AISLING BEA ''Very moving, one of the few things I''ve consumed in 2020 that has left me with a sense of hope... but one thing wasn''t made clear, when is International Men''s Day?'' JOHN ROBINSFor the past decade, Richard Herring has been answering sexist trolls on International Women''s Day when they ask ''when is International Men''s Day?'' in the mistaken belief there isn''t one. If only the trolls had learned to use Google they would realise that there is an International Men''s Day - it''s on November 19th. In The Problem with Men Richard expands on his Twitter discussions and tackles some of the big questions surrounding the problems of toxic masculinity - for women, but also for men - including: - Should men fear feminism? - Is society sexist against men? - Could you win a point against Serena Williams? *spoiler* The answer to all of these is no. With Richard''s signature humour and insight, The Problem with Men is a book for anyone striving for an equal society, all year round.''This is a great book but I think the last thing it needs is a quote by yet another man'' JAMES ACASTERTrade ReviewRich, you're a brilliant comedian and this is a great book but I think the last thing it needs is a quote by yet another man * James Acaster *The problem with The Problem with Men is that I do believe men will have less trouble with it than the title suggests as it is actually a glorious, funny book written by a glorious funny man * Aisling Bea *Very moving, one of the few things I've consumed in 2020 that has left me with a sense of hope... but one thing wasn't made clear, when is International Men's Day? * John Robins *I loved it. One of the reasons I loved it is because it's not very long and I read it quite quickly. It's very funny, as you'd expect. It's funny, even if you are a slightly defensive and thin-skinned male man, I think you'd enjoy this - it's not designed to wind anyone up, but to help you relax * Adam Buxton *

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Book SynopsisTony Curtis is a screen legend. In his sixty-year career he has appeared in over one hundred films, including such classics as Spartacus, The Defiant Ones and Some Like It Hot. His numerous TV appearances include co-starring with Roger Moore in The Persuaders. He lives in Las Vegas with his fifth wife, Jill.Peter Golenbock has written six New York Times bestsellers over a thirty-three-year career.Trade ReviewI enjoyed American Prince by Tony Curtis immensely. I have known Tony and counted him as a friend since the early 1960s, and even shared with him some of the adventures he records. A wonderful read and long may he continue. * Sir Peter Blake *A rollercoaster of a book ... It's a romp through Hollywood's golden age, when Curtis, with his thick, black hair and cerulean eyes, practically invented celebrity as we know it * The Sunday Times *A perfect example of the traditional Hollywood rags-to-riches script with one of those all-star casts that you simply can't assemble any more. Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, Rock Hudson: the list of late greats seems endless ... undeniably fascinating * Sunday Telegraph *A rollercoaster of a book ... It's a romp through Hollywood's golden age, when Curtis, with his thick, black hair and cerulean eyes, practically invented celebrity as we know it * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisNow a Major Motion Picture The Laundromat from Director Steven Soderbergh, starring Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, and Antonio Banderas.The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Bernstein takes us inside the world revealed by the Panama Papers, illicit money, political corruption, and fraud on a global scale.Trade Review[Bernstein] concentrates on telling the stories of those who broke the law, evaded taxes, circumvented international sanctions, hid assets, cheated partners, or 'normalized' fortunes made through crime and corruption. * Washington Post *A searching look at the tangled, deeply buried financial network exposed by the publication of the so-called Panama Papers . . . Bernstein does first-rate work in providing a map to a scandal that has yet to unfold completely. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

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Book Synopsis“Movie Speak won’t guarantee you a job, but having a knowledge of the industry terms will fool everyone into thinking you own the place.” — Steven Spielberg   “Finally a book that celebrates the process—the dynamic web of people, technique, and artistry—underneath every foot of celluloid.” —Jodie Foster   Uncover the secret language of movie-making in a handbook for film buffs and language-lovers, as well as anyone who aspires to break into the business, with hundreds of essential terms, explained. Opening a window into the fascinatingly technical, odd, colorful, and mysterious working language of movies, Oscar-winning producer, actor, and director Tony Bill sheds light on the hugely complex process of making a film, as well as on the hierarchies between the cast and crew and the on-set etiquette of any movie production.   From why the Assistant Director calls “wrap&rdq

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Book SynopsisBring the humor, mischief, and magic of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes Joke Shop home with this gift set, including an original card deck, guided journal, and more to delight fans of the Wizarding World.   Specifications: 40 illustrated cards are 3 x 5 inches, shrink-wrapped in an interior travel case; journal is an 88-page paperback book, 3 x 5 inches; deck and book are packaged in a keepsake magnetic closure box One-of-a-Kind Card Deck: Includes 40 full-color printed cards filled with profiles of top-selling Wheezes (from Puking Pastilles to Fainting Fancies, Screaming Yo-yos, Pigmy Puffs, and beyond), and 'Words of Weasley' for magical mischief inspiration; all feature eye-catching graphic artwork from the Weasleys' shop Guided Journal: An accompanying book is filled with prompts for jokes, inventions, and creative ideas of all kinds, plus space for brainstorming and journaling; with full-color graphics and movie images throughout Perfect Gift: A unique gift for fans of the Wizarding World and Harry Potter Officially Licensed: Authentic Wizarding World collectible A note on packaging: In order to help honor our planet and reduce waste, we have only shrink wrapped the interior card deck, rather than the keepsake box. Please feel confident that your product is not defective or used. When you open your deck, you will find that the actual cards inside the box are shrink wrapped for protection and to ensure first use by the buyer.

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Book SynopsisEddie Muller—host of TCM's Noir Alley, one of the world's leading authorities on film noir, and cocktail connoisseur—takes film buffs and drinks enthusiasts alike on a spirited tour through the 'dark city' of film noir in this stylish book packed with equal parts great cocktail recipes and noir lore. Eddie Muller's Noir Bar pairs carefully curated classic cocktails and modern noir-inspired libations with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insights on 50 film noir favorites. Some of the cocktails are drawn directly from the films: If you've seen In a Lonely Place and wondered what’s in a “Horse’s Neck”—now you’ll know. If you’re watching Pickup on South Street you’ll find out what its director, Sam Fuller, actually drank off-screen. Didn’t know that Nightmare Alley’s Joan Blondell inspired a cocktail? It may become a new favorite. Meanwhile, Rita Hayworth is toasted with a 'Sailor Beware,' an original concoction which, like the film that inspired it (The Lady From Shanghai), is unique, complex, and packs a wallop. ​Featuring dozens of movie stills, poster art, behind-the-scenes imagery, and stunning cocktail photography, Noir Bar is both a stylish and exciting excursion through classic cinema’s most popular genre.

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Book SynopsisNow you can sneak in a workout without leaving your chair with Desktop Cycling Class''s miniature stationary bike, complete with pump-up jams!* Get those fingers moving: The kit contains a tiny (3-inch) exercise bike ready for you to pedal with your fingers* Plays music: Press a button to play three high-energy tracks to set the mood for your workout: pop, rock, and hip-hop* Book included: Explore tips for your finger workout and use of your desktop bike in the 32-page illustrated miniature book* Unique gift: Perfect for any cycling class enthusiast and fun for all ages

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Book Synopsis* Everything From the Show about Nothing: The characters, food, quotable lines, funny moments, Kramer''s schemes, and George''s embarrassments are featured in this one-of-a-kind trivia collection* Who is the Master of the Seinfeld Domain: Gather your gang of friends for lightning round of trivia with a set of 50 cards featuring 200 questions* Book Included: This paperback is 3 x 5 inches and 88 pages, and is packed with encyclopaedic entries on the show''s characters, props, places, situations, and yadda yadda yadda, featuring full-colour photography and illustrations throughout* Collectible Packaging: The cards and book are housed in a full-colour printed magnetic closure box* Officially Licensed: An official Seinfeld trivia game

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Book SynopsisSo, you think you're an American ninja warrior? Practice your race day skills using your fingers to run up the iconic warped wall from American Ninja Warrior—and don’t forget to hit the buzzer! Specifications: 3½-inch warped wall with buzzer plus sound, inspired by the iconic course obstacle from the show Mini Book Included: 48-page mini book includes a brief history of the show, American Ninja vocabulary, and course obstacles Perfect Gift for Fans: This unique component is a perfect gift for fans of the show and general fitness enthusiasts Officially Licensed: Authentic collectible Includes button or coin cell batteries.  AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR TM TBS TV Japan and © 2023 USA Network Media Productions, LLC

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Book Synopsis* Specifications: 3-inch vinyl figurine of Mr. Narwhal on an icy base inspired by the scene in the beloved holiday film Elf* Includes Audio: At the push of a button Mr. Narhwal speaks his iconic line: Bye Buddy, hope you find your dad.* Full-colour magnet: Includes an illustrated magnet depicting Mr. Narwhal* Officially Licensed: Authentic collectibleIncludes button cell batteries.ELF and all related characters and elements and New Line Productions, Inc.

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Book Synopsis* Who will rule Westeros?: Gather your gang of friends for a lightning round of trivia with a set of 50 cards (3 X 5 inches) featuring 200 questions (4 per card)* Book Included: The Game of Thrones A to Z Guide is packed with encyclopaedic entries on the show''s many characters, locales, alliances, and battles, featuring full-colour photography throughout; the paperback book is 3 x 5 inches and 88 pages* Collectible Packaging: The cards and book are housed in a full-colour printed magnetic closure box* The Perfect Gift for Game of Thrones Fans: Even die hard fans will discover hidden gems in this deep dive into Westeros lore* Officially Licensed: An authentic Game of Thrones trivia game

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Book SynopsisCelebrate everyone’s favorite award-winning comedy series with this mini replica of Monica's peephole frame that plays iconic quotes from Friends at the push of a button.    Specifications: 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 inch replica of the iconic Friends yellow peephole frame from Monica's apartment with full-color images to switch in and out With Sound: Plays 10 iconic quotes from Monica, Joey, Chandler, Rachel, Phoebe, and Ross at the push of a button Book Included: 48-page mini book with favorite quotes from the show and full-color photos Perfect Gift: A must-have gift item for fans of Friends Portable: Small size adds fun to any desktop surface Officially Licensed: Authentic collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not included).

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Book SynopsisThis stunning package offers a rich, intimate, and highly entertaining look at the remarkable life and work of the television pioneer, the First Lady of Comedy, the legend, Lucille Ball—AKA Lucy.   Full of fresh perspective, gorgeously designed, and richly informative, this is a book on Lucille Ball like none other. With profiles spotlighting the many different facets of the woman, AKA Lucy details how Ball changed the face of comedy and the entertainment industry. It sheds new light on the star's history, from her childhood through hard-scrabble days trying to make it in show business, falling head over heels in love and embarking on one of the great romances of the twentieth century, to becoming the biggest star in the world, a pioneer in television, and an icon for the ages. Filled with photos and highlighted by bright illustration and design, this is a volume almost as vivid and entertaining as the woman herself.AKA Luc

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Book SynopsisGeorge Hurrell was called the Rembrandt of Hollywood. Before his arrival, movie star portraits were soft focus and undistinguished, derivative of the Main Street USA portrait salon. Hurrell instituted a sharp, dramatic look. The vibrant, temperamental artist was an original, loved by the subjects he glamorized. For these performers, a Hurrell portrait was the passport to immortality.In this paperback edition of photographer and historian Mark A. Vieira''s original volume, the author offers a wealth of new images to illustrate a compelling narrative. Featuring rare and never-before-published portraits and behind-the-scenes shots, George Hurrell''s Hollywood covers Hurrell''s entire career, from his beginnings as a Los Angeles society photographer to his finale as the celebrity photographer who became a celebrity himself. More than 400 pristine images showcase his work with Hollywood icons from 1929 to 1992. Vieira''s text recounts the artist''s life, from his childhood

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Book SynopsisFeaturing 50 of the most influential and essential Japanese animated series and films—from Akira to Cowboy Bebop to Sailor Moon—this expert guide is the must-have book for anime fans young and old. The Essential Anime Guide is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture. Ranging from classic series to modern films, this official guide will explore iconic and must-see:  Feature films: Akira (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997),&

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Book SynopsisLight up the Seattle skyline and pay tribute to the critically-acclaimed show Frasier-one of the most beloved comedies of all time-with this mini light-up sign with a fun sound element, perfect for displaying at home or on your desktop. - Specifications: 3-1/2 x 3-1/4-inch light-up Frasier logo with display stand and 2 LED modes (steady and slow fade)- Includes audio: This must-have collectible plays Frasier''s iconic line, This is Dr. Frasier Crane, I''m listening . . . at the push of a button- Illustrated Miniature Book: Set includes a mini book with essential information about Frasier characters and memorable moments, featuring full-colour photos from the show- Perfect Gift: Must-have gift for fans of Frasier- For Your Desktop: Fun item to display on your mantel or desk- Officially Licensed: Authentic Frasier collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not in

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Book SynopsisIn this officially licensed card game and book set, Frasier fans can relive their favourite characters and moments with this one-of-a-kind trivia collection based on the entire series.* Trivia Game: Includes 50 full-colour printed trivia cards, featuring 200 questions to test your expertise of Frasier* Book Included: An accompanying 104-page episode guide offers short plot synopses of all 264 episodes, with full-colour images throughout* Great Solo or in Groups: This game works well for solo play as well as groups of 2, 3, or more* Gift Box: Card deck and book set packaged in a full-colour printed magnetic closure box that''s sturdy for continued use* Perfect Gift: A unique gift for fans of Frasier* Officially Licensed: An authentic Frasier product

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Book SynopsisCarry on with the Winchester Brothers and find inspiration in this officially licensed Supernatural oracle deck and guidebook. Gorgeously Illustrated: Each of the 40 cards in this oracle deck is vibrantly illustrated with original artwork featuring beloved characters and iconic objects from the hit television series Deluxe Set: This set includes 40 full-color illustrated cards (3 x 5 inches); an 88-page, full-color illustrated paperback book (3 x 5 inches); and a keepsake magnetic-closure box Fully Illustrated Oracle Guidebook: This set includes a full-color illustrated companion book to the card deck, providing the backstory of each of the oracles, who provide a dose of inspiration in steering your life decisions. Perfect gift for Supernatural fans: Every member of the Supernatural Family will love this unique deck Officially Licensed: An authentic Supernatural product

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Book SynopsisEngage with all your favorite magical creatures from the Wizarding World with this one-of-a-kind gift set featuring a fully illustrated card deck and guidebook spotlighting Buckbeak the Hippogriff, Fawkes the Phoenix, Fluffy the Three-Headed Dog, and dozens more. Deluxe set: This package includes 40 stunningly designed cards (3 x 5 inches) in an interior sleeve; an 80-page, companion paperback guidebook (3 x 5 inches); and a full-color illustrated box 40-card deck with beautiful design: Each card focuses on a different magical creature, with a profile of essential stats and full-color photos and design Immersive guidebook included: Companion book illuminates behind-the-scenes stories and more, complete with full-color photos, on each of the magical creatures Perfect Present: This enchanting package is a perfect gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fans Officially Licensed: An authentic Harry Potter product A note on packaging: In order to help honor our planet and reduce waste, we have only shrink wrapped the interior cards, rather than the keepsake box. Please feel confident that your product is not defective or used, but rather represents a step we are taking to protect our collective home. When you open your deck, you will find that the actual cards inside the box are shrink wrapped for protection and to ensure first use by the buyer.

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Book SynopsisWhere are Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer hiding? Are they at Jerry''s apartment? Their usual booth at Monk''s? Maybe they''re at a baseball game? See if you can find out in this officially licensed search-and-find activity book for all ages.Look for the hilarious cast of Seinfeld across more than a dozen illustrated settings, such as the Chinese restaurant, the J. Peterman Catalog offices, and Del Boca Vista, within this original activity book. The book also invites you to look for additional characters, items, and accessories within each illustration. Can you spot Newman? How about the marble rye? Or Frank''s Festivus pole? Kramer''s handmade Fusilli Jerry? Once you master this, you may even be ready to find Kramer''s lost car in the parking garage.

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Book SynopsisOrganized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and classic film that theMaster of Suspense directed over the course of his illustrious, 60-year career, Alfred Hitchcock All the Filmsdraws upon years of research to tell the behind the scenes stories of how eachprojectwas conceived,cast, and produced,down to the creation of the costumes, the search for perfect locations, and of course, the direction of some of cinema''s most memorablescenes. Spanning more than six decades, and including stories of work withlongtime collaborators like costume designer Edith Head, title designer Saul Bass, and composer Bernard Herrmann,this book details the creative processes that resulted in numerous classic filmslike Vertigo,The Birds,Psycho, Rear Window, North By Northwest,andTo Catch a Thief (to namea few). The director''s classic TV series arealso covered extensivelyalong with original release dates, lesser-known short films, box office totals, surreptitiouscasting details, and other insider scoops that will keep fans and students alike turning pages. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of cinema''s most iconic artists, Alfred Hitchcock All the Filmsis a visual feast that''sperfect for the movie fan in your life.

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Book SynopsisSpend a little time with horror's hostess with the mostess, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark with this officially licensed miniature 3-inch talking bust. Deluxe Component: A 3-inch bust of Elvira that plays 8 iconic phrases at the touch of a button Mini Sticker Book Included: Celebrate Elvira everywhere with 12 full color stickers of the Mistress of the Dark Irresistible Gift for horror fans: Display on a shelf, desk, or bookcase and show off your love of this one-of-a-kind horror icon Officially Licensed: Authentic Elvira, Mistress of the Dark collectible Includes button cell batteries.

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Book SynopsisThe book that inspired the MGM+ docuseries, Hollywood Black is a sweeping overview of the Black experience in film from the silent era through Black Panther, with striking photos and an engrossing history by award-winning author Donald Bogle. Filled with photographs and stories of stars and filmmakers on set and off, Hollywood Black tells an enthralling, underappreciated history as it's never before been told. Explore the rise of independent African American filmmakers and the changes in the film industry with the arrival of sound motion pictures and the Great Depression. More often than not, Black performers were saddled with rigidly stereotyped roles, but some gifted performers, most notably Hattie McDaniel in Gone With the Wind (1939), were able to turn in significant performances. Dive deep into how Dorothy Dandridge became the first African American to earn a Best Actress Oscar nomination for Carmen Jones (1954) and how Sidney Poitier broke ground in the industry. Follow the emergence of stars such as Morgan Freeman, Halle Berry, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Cicely Tyson, Richard Pryor, Angela Bassett, Eddie Murphy, and Whoopi Goldberg, and of directors Spike Lee and John Singleton. The history comes into the new millennium with filmmakers Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), Ava Du Vernay (Selma),and Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) in this enthralling compendium of film.  

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Book SynopsisSpanning nine decades and branded by the most trusted authority on film, Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi showcases 50 of the most shocking, weird, wonderful, and mind-bending movies ever made.From A Trip to the Moon (1902) to Arrival (2016), science fiction cinema has produced a body of classics with a broader range of styles, stories, and subject matter than perhaps any other film genre. They are movies that embed themselves in the depths of the mind, coloring our view of day-to-day reality and probably fueling a few dreams (and nightmares) along the way.In Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi, fifty unforgettable films are profiled, including beloved favorites like The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and Fantastic Voyage (1966), groundbreaking shockers like Planet of the Apes (1968) and Alien(1979), and lesser-known landmarks like Things to Come (1936) and Solaris (1972). Illustrated by astounding color and black-and-white images, the book presents the best of this mind-bending genre, detailing through insightful commentary and behind-the-scenes stories why each film remains essential viewing. A perfect gift for any film buff or sci-fi fanatic!

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Book SynopsisFor armchair travellers, film buffs, tourists and city dwellers alike, Turner Classic Movies takes you on a one-of-a-kind tour of the cinematic sites of New York City.Highlighting the great films set in the Big Apple since the dawn of cinema to the present, Cinematic Cities: New York City is both a trove of information including behind-the-scenes stories and trivia, and a practical guide full of tips on where to go, eat, drink, shop, and sleep to follow along the path of your favourite films set in NYC. Organised by neighbourhood and featuring photographs and illustrated maps throughout, this is a love letter to the city and a one-of-a-kind history of the movies.Featured films and locations include The Godfather, The Seven Year Itch, King Kong, North by Northwest, On the Town, West Side Story, When Harry Met Sally, the films of Woody Allen and scores of others.

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Book Synopsis In this one-of-a-kind Hollywood history, the creator of Instagram''s celebrated @ThisWasHollywood reveals the forgotten past of the film world in a dazzling visual package modeled on the classic fan magazines of yesteryear. From former screen legends who have faded into obscurity to new revelations about the biggest movie stars, Valderrama unearths the most fascinating little-known tales from the birth of Hollywood through its Golden Age. The shocking fate of the world''s first movie star. Clark Gable''s secret love child. The film that nearly ended Paul Newman''s career. A former child star who, at ninety-three, reveals her #metoo story for the first time. Valderrama unfolds these stories, and many more, in a volume that is by turns riveting, maddening, hilarious, and shocking. Drawing on new interviews, archival research, and an exhaustive library of photographs, This Was Hollywood is a compelling and visually stunning catalogue of the lost history of the movies.

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Book SynopsisThis high-quality die-cast metal mini projector shines the Jurassic World logo onto nearby surfaces! Kit includes:* 3 die-cast metal light projector that shines the Jurassic World logo onto nearby walls and surfaces* 32-page mini book featuring history, fun facts, and full-color images from the Jurassic films Batteries included.

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Book SynopsisAmerica’s most trusted and best-known film critic Roger Ebert presents one hundred brilliant essays on some of the best movies ever made.  Roger Ebert, the famed film writer and critic, wrote biweekly essays for a feature called The Great Movies, in which he offered a fresh and fervent appreciation of a great film. The Great Movies collects one hundred of these essays, each one of them a gem of critical appreciation and an amalgam of love, analysis, and history that will send readers back to that film with a fresh set of eyes and renewed enthusiasm–or perhaps to an avid first-time viewing. Ebert’s selections range widely across genres, periods, and nationalities, and from the highest achievements in film art to justly beloved and wildly successful popular entertainments. Roger Ebert manages in these essays to combine a truly populist appreciation for our most important form of popular art with a scholar’s erudition and depth of knowledge and a sure aesthetic sense. Wonderfully enhanced by stills selected by Mary Corliss, the film curator at the Museum of Modern Art, The Great Movies is a treasure trove for film lovers of all persuasions, an unrivaled guide for viewers, and a book to return to again and again. The Great Movies includes: All About Eve • Bonnie and Clyde • Casablanca • Citizen Kane • The Godfather • Jaws • La Dolce Vita • Metropolis • On the Waterfront • Psycho • The Seventh Seal • Sweet Smell of Success • Taxi Driver • The Third Man • The Wizard of Oz • and eighty-five more films.

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Book Synopsis Karl Dane''s life was a Cinderella story gone horribly wrong. The immigrant from Copenhagen was rapidly transformed from a machinist to a Hollywood star after his turn as the tobacco-chewing Slim in The Big Parade in 1925. After that, Dane appeared in more than 40 films with such luminaries as Lillian Gish, John Gilbert and William Haines until development of talkies virtually ruined his career. The most famous casualty of the transition from silent to sound film, Dane reportedly lost his career because of his accent. He was broke and alone at the height of the Depression and committed suicide in 1934.

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Book SynopsisShe concludes with a provocative analysis of Forrest Gump, identifying the popular film as a retelling of post-World War II Southern history.Trade ReviewA resourceful, imaginative, sure-handed analysis by an author who knows both how movies and television get made and how to get at what those products mean. -- Thomas Cripps Journal of Southern History This text would be an excellent place for readers who have very little background in film or media history to begin delving into the ongoing discussion of how much reality drives media and how much media drives reality. -- Dana L. Hettich Southern Historian The best book I have found that discusses popular cinema and the American South... Graham's is a groundbreaking study that locates both blacks and whites in post-World War II cultural history. Her scholarly monograph contributes significantly to historical and film studies... Graham's book is lively, aesthetically informed, and teeming with insightful observations about a variety of topics: white women in race-conscious films; the 'anarchic physicality' of the redneck; the centrality of the 'cracker' to our understanding of American racism; the southern delinquent as social activist; the corrupt southern lawman and the redemptive southern lawyer. -- Sharon Monteith Scope Provides a perfect critical lens through which to appreciate what lies behind all the representations of the South flashing across the screen... In this meticulously researched and accessibly written book, [Allison Graham] covers such issues as the eugenics movement and class politics, white women's sexuality, the star personae of Elvis and Andy Griffith, and the political power of Southern populists. Her methodology is part of what makes the book so readable: it's interdisciplinary but not jargon-laden, drawing on the most exciting recent academic studies in cinema, culture, class, history, sociology, whiteness, gender, sexuality, and politics. The close readings in the book are never so detailed that they become tedious, but even for readers unfamiliar with the primary sources, Graham's analysis is persuasive and fascinating to read. There is no way to adequately summarize all the ingenious bits of reading pleasure in this book. -- Julia Leyda Bright Lights Film Journal Provides detailed analysis of interactions among race, gender, and, crucially, class, often neglected in cultural studies. It draws upon an enormous range of evidence. Seemingly unlikely material such as 1950s films on teenage delinquency is convincingly woven into the analysis... Not least, the book is leavened with humor in a way that makes the argument more compelling... This book provides new insights, showing how varied and subtle is the encoding of major events and struggles. The argument is complex yet accessible, making it an invaluable teaching aid. It is a major contribution to scholarship on racism and the civil rights movement in America. -- John A. Silk Journal of American History Probing, provocative, lively... Graham's often original readings and entertaining renderings [of films and television shows]... chart the tangled route whereby race becomes subsumed by class and then rediscovered. She reaches widely in her literary, film, and television references, which she juxtaposes with civil rights events to suggest how the former 'framed' the latter but also how film and television fiction sometimes offered a competing narrative as to race and civil rights... Graham has written a book very much worth reading. It is at once entertaining and instructive, and it makes 'real' the reel South as no other book to date. -- Randall M. Miller American Historical Review In a series of interlocking essays, Graham deftly explores the ways Hollywood filmmakers and television producers tried to reformulate stock southern characters in light of rapidly changing social relations... A fascinating and compelling cultural history that should be of use to a wide array of scholars. -- Patrick D. Jones American Studies Perceptive... A sophisticated analysis of films produced during the civil rights era... Readers who wish to understand the ways popular media buttress conservative assessments of race in American life will do well to digest Graham's helpful volume. -- Andrew M. Manis Georgia Historical Quarterly She restores to our field of view media texts of real complexity that have been overlooked by previous analyses... An often poetic and crisply edited long essay. -- Kevin Jack Hagopian Journal of Communication 2005Table of ContentsContents: List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: Remapping DogpatchChapter 1 "The Purest of God's Creatures": White Women, Blood Pollution, and Southern Sexuality Chapter 2 Sentimental Educations: Romance, Race, and White Redemption Chapter 3 Natural Acts: Hillbillies, Delinquents, and the Disappearing Psyche Chapter 4 Reeducating the Southerner: Elvis, Rednecks, and Hollywood's "White Negro" Chapter 5 Civil Rights Films and the New Red Menace: The Legacy of the 1960sNotes Essay on Sources Index

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Book SynopsisBetter Left Unsaid is in the unseemly position of defending censorship from the central allegations that are traditionally leveled against it. Taking two genres generally presumed to have been stymied by the censor''s knifethe Victorian novel and classical Hollywood filmthis book reveals the varied ways in which censorship, for all its blustery self-righteousness, can actually be good for sex, politics, feminism, and art. As much as Victorianism is equated with such cultural impulses as repression and prudery, few scholars have explored the Victorian novel as a censored commoditythanks, in large part, to the indirectness and intangibility of England''s literary censorship process. This indirection stands in sharp contrast to the explicit, detailed formality of Hollywood''s infamous Production Code of 1930. In comparing these two versions of censorship, Nora Gilbert explores the paradoxical effects of prohibitive practices. Rather than being ruined by censorship, VictorTrade Review"Gilbert makes her case persuasively and elegantly. To use a term central to her discussion, her sophisticated analysis not only draws on a range of theoretical contexts and discourses, but offers much of value to readers from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, from film and cultural studies to law. Most valuably, Gilbert challenges us to rethink censorship as an artistic method that (as Woolf says of Austen) 'stimulates us to supply what is not there'. Arguments against censorship tend to treat provocation or offensiveness as the price we pay for freedom of expression; yet as Gilbert shows, complete freedom of artistic expression may also lead to banality or a peculiarly literal-minded discourse. To leave things unsaid is to stimulate further discussion and questioning, something Gilbert adeptly achieves here." -- Christopher Pittard * New Books on Literature 19 *"Rarely has a book of film scholarship so directly challenged conventional interpretations . . . Gilbert makes a powerful contribution by showing how censorship and creativity coexisted—and at times, though certainly not always, reinforced each other. She has written one of the gutsiest recent books in film history, and one that cannot be ignored." -- Clayton Koppes * Cineaste *"It's a fascinating premise that Gilbert presents with insightful scholarship, some sharply startlng insights and a lucid, engaging writing style. Indeed, hers is that rare scholarly book that's also quite entertaining to read." -- Dennis King * The Oklahoman (NewsOK) *"Gilbert's book discusses the censorship and restraint to which Victorian novels and American films from the 1930s through the 1950s were subject . . . The book is extensively researched and written in a graceful style . . . Recommended." -- T. Hoagwood * CHOICE *"An engaging, consistently shrewd, and bracingly irreverent study of how the Victorian novel and classical Hollywood film devised ingenious and morally productive strategies to evade the constraints intended to control them." -- Maria DiBattista * Princeton University *"Gilbert's book is a work of many charms and considerable significance, demonstrating a sure understanding of the productive side of censorship, and providing a persuasive demonstration that Victorian novels and Hollywood films belong in the same conversation." -- Ned Schantz * McGill University *"Turning the tables on inherited notions of oppression and freedom, Nora Gilbert shows how writers and filmmakers worked within frames of control that in their collusion the market economy and public opinion had drawn around them. Through her meticulous comparisons of Victorian novels and Hays Code Hollywood, Gilbert studies visual and verbal slippage, inference, irony and, no less, the pleasure of perversion. Informative and a delight to read, Better Left Unsaid sparkles with wit and invention." -- Tom Conley * Harvard University *

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