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Book SynopsisExplore the Greatest Moments of Star Wars“With his deep well of knowledge and heartfelt respect for the fandom, I can think of no one more qualified than Ken Napzok to connect readers to the love of Star Wars.” ―Jennifer Muro, Television writer, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny#1 Best Seller in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Guides & Reviews, and Historical & Biographical FictionMay the Force be with you as you explore the greatest moments of a galaxy far, far awayCelebrate the greatest saga ever told. We all have been deeply influenced by the epic saga of Star Wars and The Mandalorian. Every time the screen goes black, the music fades in, and you see these words―“A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far Away”―nostalgia fills the room. Ken Napzok, expert on all things Star Wars, counts down each one of those special moments that makes this series not just the best movies of all time, but the greatest saga ever told.Become a scholar of Star Wars. What began as one movie about good people, evil oppressors, and the Jedis that stood between them has exploded into a franchise from the original to The Mandalorian. This book gives you a re-introduction to meeting Princess Leia, Luke, and the very misunderstood Darth Vader. The perfect Star Wars gift. Spread the love to old and new fans. Countless numbers of us have been inspired by these epic tales. We all have a favorite moment that hooked us like the first time we saw the crackle of Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber, the first shots of the ragtag Rebels running from the monstrous Galactic Empire, or the Young Anakin winning the podrace in the Boonta Eve Classic race in 32 BBY.Why We Love Star Wars: The Great Moments That Built A Galaxy Far, Far Away is the best Star Wars gift for the film buff who has read The Art of Star Wars, Star Wars Year By Year, or The Star Wars Archives. Trade Review"Even though this book isn't about the show, Get a Life, I still learned a lot about Star Trek. Plus, Ken has dirt on me so I felt this quote might appease him" - Nathan Hamill, Artist, Teek enthusiast, star of The Phantom Menace and The Last Jedi.Why We Love Star Wars is THE book for the Star Wars fan… the new fan, the young fan, the old fan, even the fans who have yet to discover the magic. Ken Napzok reminds you, again, of the magic of Star Wars discovered as a kid and later, put into practice as an adult. Its dissection of themes, its playful ability to expand on what you already know, and its capableness to teach you even more proves this is the quintessential book on Star Wars. It also reinforces one truth: Star Wars is for everyone. - Mark Reilly, writer/ producer/ host of The Reilly Roundtable.“Hosting the Jedi Alliance podcast with Ken Napzok for 30 glorious episodes forged some of my happiest Star Wars memories. He was the master to my padawan, the light to my saber, the hand wave to my “you don’t want to buy any death sticks.” Ken was born to write this book and to shine a tractor beam of light on his limitless love for the franchise.” - Maude Garrett, host/ founder GeekBomb and Whut fashion. “We write about what we know about. Ken knows Star Wars. His knowledge on the franchise is second to none. Why We Love Star Wars is an exceptionally fun read returning us to the fist memories and relationships we made with the film, while preparing us to embrace what will surely be years of imaginative bliss in a galaxy far, far away.” - Frankie Kazarian, Professional wrestler, All Elite Wrestling (AEW)"Why We Love Star Wars” will transport you right back to the bliss of watching Star Wars for the first time. It’s a reminder of the impact this fantastical world can have on any race, culture, or personal experience. It’ll make you fall in love with Star Wars all over again! - Andres Cabrera, Producer/Host The Meaning Of podcast“The Force is “an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together.” So is the power of Star Wars. Ken Napzok captures the essence of that power from Star Wars with every word. Ken binds us to our childhood, our feelings, and memories caused from the galaxy far far away with every word he writes. The Force is strong with Ken Napzok.” - the “Greek God” Dimitrios Papadon, Pro Wrestler “Ken Napzok is one of my favorite people to geek out about Star Wars with. Being a part of Jedi Council with him always ranks super high in this geek girl’s highlights list. I am so happy that now everyone can have Ken’s Star Wars wisdom in a collected intergalactically awesome book.” - Tiffany “Smithlord” Smith, actress/ host“Because of Ken Napzok and this book, we can sound like we know what we’re talking about on our Star Wars talk show.” - Stephen Ellis and Alex Backes, Black Series Rebels “Reading this book I discovered that Ken not only has the beard of Obi-Wan Kenobi but also the storytelling flair of C-3PO, and he had me hanging on his every word like an Ewok. This is the Star Wars book I’ve been looking for.” - Jamie Stangroom, director - The Empire Strikes Door."Ken Napzok is the ideal Star Wars fan. He understands the universe, characters, and themes, and knows how to express them in entertaining and engaging ways. If anyone should be writing about why we love Star Wars, it's Ken." - Alex Damon, creator of Star Wars Explained “Ken Napzok, one of the leading thinkers in the Star Wars community, expertly reminds us all why we all fell in love with this storied franchise in the first place. In this ofttimes divisive moment of fandom, Why We Love Star Wars is an essential manifesto that aims to unite us, to bind us together by celebrating the moments that lead us into the Galaxy Far Far Away in the first place.” - Van William, Singer/ Songwriter“With his deep well of knowledge and heartfelt respect for the fandom, I can think of no one more qualified than Ken Napzok to connect readers to the love of Star Wars. If for no other reason, the fact that Ken has the ability, raw power and sheer force of will to beat Sam Witwer in a Star Wars trivia contest simply terrifies me.” — Jennifer Muro, Television writer, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny

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Book SynopsisIn 2013, the filmmaker Chantal Akerman's mother was dying. My Mother Laughs is both the textual distillation of the themes Akerman pursued throughout her creative life, and a version of the simplest and most complicated love story of all: that between a mother and a daughter.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQA, Edexcel & EduqasLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: Modern LanguagesFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017Film analysis made easy. Build your students'' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director''s technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, character and theme in La Haine (Hate), this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the film and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay.- Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout- Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response- Build confidence with knowledge-check questions at the enTrade ReviewI like the way this study guide has been put together. Good to see the mixture of English and French which is very helpful for students, and also great to have the sample quotes and vocabulary. I shall be purchasing this for my students. Look forward to using this and other guides. -- Jill KerrGreat! It is very well-structured and covers all aspects of the film. -- Amazon reviewer

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Book SynopsisFrom childhood, Christopher Miles was fascinated by celluloid. This love of the moving image announced itself early: he was just 12 when the BBC screened his first film in 1951. To be a filmmaker, Miles had to sidestep parental plans to enrol him in the family steelworks. He had already been filming in communist China and Argentina when he escaped to Paris where he made his first professional film. Later, working mostly in Europe and America, Miles made a string of intriguing and unusual films, two exploring his obsession with D.H. Lawrence, others bringing works by Jean Anouilh and Jean Genet to the big screen. He writes revealingly of his relationship with his father, of whether he is related to the royal family, and of the host of key figures in the film industry he worked with. Among the stars of his films are Ian McKellen, Ava Gardner, John Gielgud, Susannah York, Franco Nero and Charlotte Rampling. This compelling account goes behind the scenes, setting the films in context and giving the reader a very personal view of contemporary film-making.

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Book SynopsisRomans! Madrigals! The Dark Ages! Revolutions! Trumpets! The Oranges of The First World War! All of this (except trumpets) and more, is covered in this definitive, easy-clean history of all world history so far, written by the 21st Century''s leading historian, philosopher and thinkerer Philomena Cunk.Focussing on the inventions, art and brainboxes that made the modern world the unbearable place it is today, The World According To Cunk is the history book to end all history books: more unputdownable than Andrew Marr''s History Of The World, less unpickupable than Yuval Noah Harari''s Sapiens, and noticeably less in ancient greek than Herodotus'' Histories.Philomena Cunk says: About the world, written on the world, and available at all the world''s remaining bookshops, The World According To Cunk is the definitive history of the world. There will never need be another history book. Unless something major happens. Even then the

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Book SynopsisJourney with your favourite characters from Middle-earth in this official colouring book based on the epic film trilogy The Hobbit, directed by Peter Jackson.The Hobbit film trilogy brought J.R.R. Tolkien's incredible world of Middle-earth to life for millions of people. Now you can add your own artistic touches and explore this enchanted universe as never before.Bilbo Baggins' unexpected journey from Hobbiton to the lair of the fearsome Smaug in Erebor brought him into contact with colourful wizards, Dwarves, Elves and Men and into conflict with deadly Trolls, Goblins, Orcs and Wargs.From Gandalf, Thorin and Tauriel to the revolting Great Goblin, vicious Azog and slimy Gollum, this official colouring book depicts The Hobbit movie trilogy's heroes and villains drawn from all corners of Middle-earth, with informative descriptions of every character and accurate pictures to colour.First published in 2017, this reissue of the only authorised Hobbit colouring book heralds the coming of a b

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Book SynopsisNow Brando looked at people with assurance, and with what can only be called a pitying expression, as though he dwelt in spheres of enlightenment where they, to his regret, did not.This mesmerizing profile of an insecure, vulnerable young Marlon Brando, brooding in a Kyoto hotel during a break from filming, is a peerless piece of journalism.Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York''s underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever reached the end of a film and thought, "Wow! That actor really nailed it. How did they do that?" Synastry, that's how, and this is the perfect way to learn it. Think Julia Roberts and Erin Brockovich; Leonardo DiCaprio and Howard Hughes; Daniel Day Lewis and Abraham Lincoln; Taron Egerton and Elton John. In this true labour of love, for which Alex Trenoweth sat through many, many hours of films, the astrological links between a wide range of famous characters and the actors who portrayed them are revealed in all their glory. 'Mirror Mirror' contains over 100 case studies, is suitable for all levels of astrologer, and will literally keep you entertained for hours as well as changing the way you watch films forever.Trade Review"This deserves to be the bedside book of the year." Julia Parker "Get a copy of Mirror Mirror, and leave it out within reach of your couch, or wherever it is that you watch movies. You're going to enjoy it for a long time - both on your initial reading and as you revisit it time and again. There's so much of value in this interesting and enjoyable book." Armand DiazTable of ContentsForeword by Julia Parker ix Introduction xi PLUTO 1 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 2 Al Capone 4 Madame Curie 7 Schindler's List 11 Neptune 16 Goodfellas 16 Sid and Nancy 20 The Pursuit of Happyness 24 Uranus 27 Amadeus 28 The Miracle Worker 32 The Story of Louis Pasteur 36 Saturn 38 127 Hours 38 Ali 40 Coalminer's Daughter 43 Dead Man Walking 45 Eddie the Eagle 49 Invictus 51 Shine 55 The Iron Lady 59 JUPITER 61 Frida 62 Lust for Life 64 Moulin Rouge 66 The Spirit of St Louis 69 vi Mirror Mirror MARS 72 Evita 72 James Dean 75 Jesse James 77 Looking for Mr Goodbar 79 Raging Bull 81 VENUS 84 Diamond Jim 84 Iris 87 Jackie 92 Lady Sings the Blues 95 My Week with Marilyn 97 Stand and Deliver 100 The Dolly Sisters 102 Wilde 104 MERCURY 107 Bohemian Rhapsody 108 Frances 111 Grace of Monaco 114 Mata Hari 117 Young Man With a Horn 120 MOON 123 Chaplin 124 Gorillas in the Mist 127 My Left Foot 129 The Pianist 132 The Queen 135 Walt Before Mickey 139 SUN 142 Boys Town 142 Cry Freedom 145 Hotel Rwanda 149 La Bamba 151 The Elephant Man 153 Favourites vii NODES 158 A Cry in the Dark 159 Coco Before Chanel 161 Funny Girl 164 Gandhi 166 Lincoln 168 Patton 170 Miss Potter 173 Ray 176 Selena 179 The Aviator 181 The Buddy Holly Story 186 CHIRON 189 Dance With a Stranger 189 Factory Girl 191 Judy 195 Silkwood 198 The Karen Carpenter Story 200 MULTIPLES 203 Ted Bundy 204 The Deliberate Stranger 205 Ted Bundy 207 The Stranger Beside Me 209 Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile 212 Thomas Edison 214 Young Edison 214 Edison, the Man 216 Elizabeth I 218 Fire over England 218 Shakespeare in Love 222 Stephen Hawking 222 Hawking 222 The Theory of Everything 225 Harry Houdini 228 Houdini 228 Houdini (TV Film) 232 viii Mirror Mirror Richard III 234 Richard III (1955) 234 Looking for Richard 236 Dorothy Stratten 238 Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story 238 Star 80 241 Queen Victoria 244 Mrs Brown 244 Victoria and Abdul 248 FAVOURITES 253 Behind the Candelabra 254 Born on the Fourth of July 258 Erin Brockovich 264 Capote 268 Great Balls of Fire 272 Hitchcock 277 I, Tonya 283 Julie & Julia 287 La Vie en Rose 293 Lawrence of Arabia 296 Mask 300 Milk 304 Monster 308 Rocketman 313 The Doors 320 The Imitation Game 324 The King's Speech 329 Walk the Line 334

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Book SynopsisIn his signature larger-than-life style, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall is a revealing self-portrait of his illustrious, controversial and truly unique life. Born in a small Austrian town in 1947, a year of famine, he was the son of an austere police chief. He dreamed of moving to America to become a bodybuilding champion and a movie star. By the age of 21, he was living in Los Angeles and had been crowned Mr Universe. Within five years, he had learned English and become the greatest bodybuilder in the world. Within ten years, he had earned his college degree and was a millionaire from his business enterprises in real estate, landscaping and bodybuilding. He was also the winner of a Golden Globe Award for his debut as a dramatic actor in Stay Hungry. But that was only the beginning. The Terminator spawned numerous sequels and made him one of Hollywood's biggest stars, as he had a series of hit films including Predator, Total Recall, True Lies and Twins. He married Maria Shriver, becoming part of the Kennedy clan, while going on to become the Republican governor of California, where he led the state through a budget crisis, natural disasters and political turmoil. It is the greatest immigrant success story of our time. His story is unique, and uniquely entertaining, and he tells it brilliantly in these pages. Until now, he has never told the full story of his life, in his own voice. Here is Arnold, with total recall.Trade Review'As brick solid as its author' * Independent on Sunday *'His accounts of the heady times of Terminator and Total Recall are indispensable for fans' * Sunday Times *'Fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia' * Sunday Express *'A classic reworking of the American dream' * Daily Express *'A kind of Literary Uzi 9mm' * Sunday Telegraph *'Schwarzenegger's autobiography is a lesson in the importance of knowing what you want' * Irish Times *'Schwarzenegger is extremely engaging company…a highly entertaining story teller' * Empire *'The revelations in its pages certainly pack a punch' * Hello *

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Book SynopsisSyd Mead is one of the most accomplished and widely respected artists alive today. The Movie Art of Syd Mead: Visual Futurist represents the most extensive collection of Mead's visionary film work ever printed, including ALIENS, Blade Runner, Star Trek The Motion Picture, and Elysium, compiling hundreds of images, sketches and concept arts from a career spanning almost 40 years, many of which have never been seen in print before.Trade Review-With such a plethora of images from the many genre-defining films Mead has worked on, this is essential reading for film fans, artists and futurologists alike.- ComingSoon.net

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the hand-drawn anime hit!Ponyo, loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, is a hand-drawn feature-length film of breathtaking beauty and charm. The art of the film entails not only cels, but striking watercolor and pastel concept sketches and layout pages. Interviews with production principles about their daring choice to hand draw a film in the age of CGI, and the voice-over screenplay itself, complete the package. Ponyo, loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, is a hand-drawn feature-length film of breathtaking beauty and charm. The art of the film entails not only cels, but striking watercolor and pastel concept sketches and layout pages. Interviews with production principles about their daring choice to hand draw a film in the age of CGI, and the voice-over screenplay itself, complete the package.

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Book SynopsisThe winner of two Academy Awards, starring in over 160 films over eight decades, Michael Caine has found his place as not just one of the best screen actors of our times, but also one of our most loved and admired.    In conversation with writer and friend Matthew D'Ancona, he looks back over his long life, the good times and the bad, the setbacks he's learned from, the people who've inspired him, the changing times he's lived through, and what, at the foundation of it all, has meant the most to him, and what he hopes his legacy will be. This is Michael Caine's funny, wise, entertaining and eternally optimistic guide to life.

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Book SynopsisFirst advertised as a mind-stretching experience, Nicolas Roeg's 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth stunned the cinema world. A tour-de-force of science fiction as art form, the movie brought not only hallucinatory visuals and a haunting exploration of contemporary alienation, but also glam-rock legend David Bowie in his lead role debut as paranoid alien Newton. Based on Walter Tevis's 1963 sci-fi fable of the same title, The Man Who Fell to Earth follows alien Newton from his arrival on earth in search of water; his transition to wealthy entrepreneur, leveraging the advanced technologies of his native planet; his sexual awakening with the young Mary-Lou; and then the discovery of his alien identity, his imprisonment, abandonment, and descent into alcoholism. Throughout, Roeg coaxed a beguiling performance from his cast, presenting not only Bowie in ethereal space-traveler glory, but also pitch-perfect sup

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Book SynopsisGet ready to be spooked by this introductory guide to Horror movies.Horror in the movies comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be gooey, slimy, and misty. It can be solid, pointed, or blunt. It can be subtle, careful, and delicate. It can be brutal, graphic, and gruesome. It can jump out from a wall or be hidden under a bed. It can be long drawn out or over in a flash. It can make you laugh, cry and scream. So there?s something for everyone.The Pocket Horror Moviesprovides a comphrensive guide to the top fifty horror movies of all time. Some are gory, some are subtle, but all of them are good, and will leave an impression on you, whether you like it or not?Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

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Book SynopsisA personal, inside look at the madness behind the making of The Wicker Man from its inception, to it becoming a cult favourite

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Book SynopsisRichard Schickel (1933 2017) was an American film historian, journalist, author, documentarian, and film and literary critic. He was a film critic for Time from 19652010, and also wrote for Life and the Los Angeles Times Book Review.James Naremore is Chancellors' Professor Emeritus at Indiana University, USA. Among his books are The Magic World of Orson Welles (2015), Acting in the Cinema (1988), More Than Night: Film Noir in its Contexts (2008), On Kubrick (British Film Institute, Revised Edition, 2023) and Sweet Smell of Success (2010) and Letter from an Unknown Woman (2021) in the BFI Film Classics series.

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Book SynopsisThis new and improved edition of the Harry Potter Quidditch Collectible Set features a Golden Snitch (now removeable!), Bludgers, Quaffle, and all-new illustrated playbook. Perfect for fans of Quidditch and the Wizarding World! Specifications: Officially licensed replica of the Quidditch Trunk as seen in the Harry Potter films; includes 1 Quaffle (2-5/8 inches), 2 Bludgers (1-5/8 inches), and 1 removeable Golden Snitch (3/4 inch) Keepsake Trunk: Packaged in a keepsake box modeled after the Quidditch trunk seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, complete with closing latch Book Included: A 24-page 5 x 7 inch playbook features information about Quidditch and full-color images from the movies (Note: book can be found underneath the tray housing the Quaffle and Bludgers) Perfect Present: This trunk is a perfect gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fans Officially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter collectible

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Book SynopsisFrom HBO's hit show, comes a cocktail book designed to bring the elegant resort experience to your home. With 60 cocktails to take you from Hawaii to Sicily to Thailand, an exotic escape awaits you in every glass.

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Book SynopsisWes Anderson''s beloved films announce themselves through a singular aesthetic - one that seems too vivid, unique, and meticulously constructed to possibly be real. Not so - in Accidentally Wes Anderson, Wally Koval collects the world''s most Anderson-like sites in all their faded grandeur and pop-pastel colours, telling the story behind each stranger than-fiction-location. Based on the viral online phenomenon and community of the same name, Accidentally Wes Anderson celebrates the unique aesthetic that millions of Anderson fans love - capturing the symmetrical, the atypical, the unexpected, the vibrantly patterned, and distinctively coloured in arresting photographs from around the world. Authorised by Wes Anderson himself, and appealing to the millions who love his films, this book is also for fans of Cabin Porn and Van Life - and avid travellers and aspiring adventurers of all kinds.Trade ReviewThe Instagram trend you didn't know you needed...Art may imitate life, but as evidenced by the thousands of people designating their photos #AccidentalWesAnderson, perhaps the opposite is also true. * Vogue *Pastel colors, front-on facades, hyper-stylized uncanny symmetry: director Wes Anderson has a defined aesthetic. Once you've got your eye in, you can see it anywhere.... [Koval's] account, @AccidentallyWesAnderson, has found favour with an 'engaged group of explorers with a keen eye,' who send him thousands of submissions every week. * The Guardian *The subreddit of images from real places reminiscent of the filmmaker's sets and style is brilliant. * Architectural Digest *Legions of fans are scouting for locations around the world that evoke the 48 year-old director's trademark twee aesthetic... Color, symmetry, and absurdity are the defining elements of his aesthetic. * Quartz *

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Book SynopsisFrom critically acclaimed Irish horror writer A.M. Shine, the sequel to The Watchers, now adapted into a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan.YOU MAY HAVE ESCAPED... BUT YOU''LL NEVER BE FREE.After her terrifying experience at the hands of the Watchers, Mina has escaped to a cottage on the west coast of Ireland. She obsessively researches her former captors, desperate to find any way to prolong the safety of humankind.When Mina encounters a stranger near her home, she fears the worst for she knows the figure is not what it seems. Soon, people she has encountered start to disappear. Mina knows the Watchers'' power is growing. She flees for her life, but when she reports her fears she finds her sanity questioned. Can she convince people that the Watchers are real, and ready to strike or will she suffer the fate she has dreaded since she first encountered those malevolent beings?A chilling modern twist on the Gothic horror novel, perfect for fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, T. Kingfisher and classic horror.

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Book Synopsis1000-PIECE PUZZLE: for hours of puzzling fun with friends or friendly strangers.FOR FANS OF WES ANDERSON: features photographs inspired by the director''s unique style with photographs from the Accidentally Wes Anderson locations spotted all around the world.FOLD-OUT POSTER: includes a double-sided poster, one side displaying the gallery wall and the other side featuring a map with fun facts about the locations featured in the puzzle.UNIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE GIFT: for avid travellers, aspiring adventurers and Wes Anderson aficionados.LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.Congratulations! You''ve found the missing piece for your curious coffee-table collection. Piece together a gallery wall featuring thirty of the world''s most aesthetic locations, travelling from contine

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Book SynopsisMichael Caine is the best-loved film actor Britain has ever produced. This title reveals the truth about his childhood, his family and his hard-fought journey from London to Hollywood, presenting the lean years and the triumphs.Trade ReviewWritten with just the right mix of warmth and candour, and in a prose style that is the literary equivalent of his easy-going, up-front persona, this is hugely enjoyable. A super book that informs as much as it entertains * Sunday Express *It has taken two decades to get a man back on the Moon, and the man is Michael Caine. Niven's influence as a writer runs rights through it...some genuinely vintage laughs * Sunday Times *Caine gives his public value for money, covering his whole life with David Nivenish charm * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis'A gorgeously candid account of acting and show business. And an intimate and heartfelt story of love, loss and a life spent together. It is an honour to be invited in on these diaries. I cannot remember being so moved by a book' Dolly Alderton 'Fascinating, funny and heart wrenching' Dame Julie Walters'An emotional rollercoaster - profoundly moving and wonderfully entertaining. A brilliant memoir about living, loving and losing' Bernardine Evaristo Richard E. Grant emigrated from Swaziland to London in 1982, with dreams of making it as an actor, when he unexpectedly met and fell in love with renowned dialect coach Joan Washington. Their relationship and marriage, navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood, parenthood and loss, lasted almost forty years. When Joan died in 2021, her final challenge to him was to find ‘a pocketful of happiness in every day’. This honest and frequently hTrade Review‘Fascinating, funny and heart wrenching. Ultimately uplifting because it’s a beautiful and honest celebration of a deep, deep love’ -- Dame Julie Walters‘A gorgeously candid account of acting and showbusiness. And an intimate and heartfelt story of love, loss and a life spent together. I cannot remember being so moved by a book.’ -- Dolly Alderton‘An emotional rollercoaster – profoundly moving and wonderfully entertaining. A brilliant memoir about living, loving and losing.’ -- Bernardine Evaristo

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Book SynopsisThe audacity of this magical author duo to sneak in and steal Christmas in the sexiest way possible the charming holiday romp you absolutely need in your life!' TESSA BAILEYThe holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer' HELEN HOANGWhen Bee Hobbes takes the lead in a squeaky-clean romantic Christmas movie, there are only three rules:1. Don't get involved with anyone on set.2. Don't tell anyone what you do for a living.3. Definitely don't get involved with anyone on set.3b. Seriously.Now, she's filming in Christmas Notch, a small town with Christmas trees and festive tunes all year round.But Bee's got a secret identity to hide, and it's not family-friendly. And her co-star, Nolan Shaw, an ex-boyband member infamous for his own x-rated antics, not only knows it, but is secretly her biggest fan.When things start to heat up on set, Bee and Nolan must keep this steamy affair under wraps, or risk ruining everything . . ._________________'Funny and saucy, this certainly puts the X-rated into Xmas'Heat'A merry little masterpiece . . . this is a read for those who want a winter romcom but with some X-rated antics'MetroThe holiday rom-com of your dreams!'CosmopolitanLooking for a little bit of spice from your Christmas romance? . . . A refreshingly entertaining and sexy read, which also features some great plus-size representation' PopsugarFor something a little spicy this Christmas, try this holiday romcom' YoursWith plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love'BooklistTrade Review‘Witty and entertaining from first page to last, A Merry Little Meet Cute will delight readers looking for a fresh, funny, fat- and sex-positive romcom . . . This book is a joy to read’ OLIVIA DADE, bestselling author of Ship Wrecked ‘A diamond-tier rom-com filled with laugh-out-loud hilarity, and sizzling spice . . . This is what a holiday romance should be!’ NISHA SHARMA, author of Dating Dr. Dil

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Book Synopsis''So funny -- Nabokov meets Spinal Tap.'' - Stephen Merchant''Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.'' - Tim Key''Absolutely miraculous.'' - Jesse Eisenberg''A brain-swirlingly funny quest.'' - Robert PopperRichard Ayoade's fictional quest to rescue Harauld Hughes the almost mythical mid-century playwright from obscurity.The gifted filmmaker, corduroy activist and amateur dentist, Richard Ayoade, first chanced upon a copy of The Two-Hander Trilogy by Harauld Hughes in a second-hand bookshop. At first startled by his uncanny resemblance to the author's photo, he opened the volume and was electrified. Terse, aggressive, and elliptical, what was true of Ayoade was also true of Hughes's writing, which encompassed stage, screen, and some of the shortest poems ever published.Ayoade embarked on a documentary, The Unfinished Harauld Hughes, to understand the unfathomable collapse of Hughes's final film O Bedlam! O Bedlam!, taking us deep inside the mind of the most furious British writer since the Boer War.This is the story of the story of that quest.

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Book SynopsisA ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR''A joy to read'' Guardian''I loved this book'' Irvine Welsh ''What a story! I adored it'' Lauren LaverneAs a DJ and broadcaster on radio, tv and the live music scene, Annie has been an invigorating and necessarily disruptive force. She walked in the door at Radio One in 1970 as its first female broadcaster. Fifty years later she continues to be a DJ and tastemaker who commands the respect of artists, listeners and peers across the world.Hey Hi Hello tells the story of those early days at Radio One, the Ground Zero moment of punk and the arrival of acid house and the Second Summer of Love in the late 80s. Funny, warm and candid to a fault, including encounters with Bob Marley, Marc Bolan, The Beatles and interviews with Little Simz and Billie Eilish, this is a portrait of an artist without whom the past fifty years of British culture would have looked very different indeed.Trade ReviewI loved this book. Annie Nightingale is my heroine. The woman is a legend -- Irvine WelshAbsolutely terrific. A memoir, an overview of the pop and rock eras, and a great deal of wisdom and insight -- David Quantick, writer, Veep and The Thick of ItAnnie was important to me back when I was a teenager, when not only was she one of the few people playing records I liked, she was a WOMAN doing it, which was inspirational to me. I wrote about her in my book Another Planet, where I quote a diary entry from 1978 which listed things I was loving in between watching Bowie on tv and taping a Bruce Springsteen album, the entry simply says, 'Listened to Annie Nightingale' -- Tracey ThornIt wasn't until I heard Annie Nightingale on Sunday evenings after the chart rundown that I understood what music radio could be. Nightingale had a broader music taste than, say, John Peel, but was alternative enough to introduce me to songs I never would otherwise have heard. She's still on Radio 1 now, at the very Nightingale time of 2am. She still plays tracks I hate, tracks I love. She's still the best -- Miranda Sawyer * Observer *Many of her stories are entertaining [...] and the book includes short, funny, informative interviews with leading lights of the day. -- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *Full of brilliant anecdotes, this autobiography offers a rare insight into a woman who has lived at the forefront of pop culture. * The Sun *What a marvellous memoir. From the very start, Nightingale engages directly with her reader. She welcomes us into an intimate conversation like those she has been creating for decades on the radio . . . as we read, it's almost as if we're listening to the voice that's so distinctive, warm, funny, and honest * Louder Than War *Nightingale was the first female broadcaster on Radio 1 in 1970 and her tales of surviving in a stifling, male-dominated arena are told vividly within Hey Hi Hello . . . Jam-packed with stories and events that span decades of music and culture, from the Beatles via Marc Bolan to Primal Scream and Little Simz . . . very hard to put down * Buzz Magazine *Eccentric but entertaining -- Jude Rogers * Guardian *I can't imagine what growing up without Annie Nightingale would have been like. I don't want to contemplate the limitations that would have been imposed on my cultural life and my own ambitions in that sphere without her presence. Thank god I don't have to and she was there every step of the way from a voice on the radio to an enthusiastic comrade in the chill out zone and post-rave party -- Irvine Welsh

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Book SynopsisBrings together the original technical drawings from deep within the Lucasfilm Archives. Combined with commentary from J W Rinzler, this collection maps in precise, vivid, and intricate detail the genesis of one of the most enduring onscreen stories. It features: more than 250 blueprints; 500 photographs and illustrations; and, ten gatefolds.

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Book SynopsisRin Tin Tin was born on a battlefield in France towards the end of WW1. He died in 1932, supposedly in the arms of Jean Harlow, the original 'blonde bombshell', epic in death as he was in life. In his prime, he was one of Hollywood's the biggest stars. He received two thousand fan letters a month, had jewels, furs and a private driver, had his paw-print set for posterity on Hollywood Boulevard and was credited with saving Warner Brothers from bankruptcy - twice. His owner, Lee Duncan, was so completely devoted to him that when his wife sued for divorce she cited Rin Tin Tin as co-respondent. Rin Tin Tin's story is a great yarn with a big heart and, in Susan Orlean's hands, it is also very funny. But at its core lies a profound and moving meditation on the idea of heroism: of what it means to dream of a figure who is brave and bold and strong, and why those ideals hold such power over our imagination. This book is set to become an eccentric classic.Trade ReviewFascinating... It is not only a story of fame, money and dogs, but also an engagingly written meditation on the things that survive us through singular obsession * Sunday Times *A marvellous achievement, not so much the biography of a dog as a fully realised exploration of 20th century America... Fun, engaging, informative, passionate and authoritative, and mercifully unsentimental, Rin Tin Tin is the very best kind of narrative non-fiction. One hundred percent pure reading bliss. -- Melanie McGrath * Evening Standard *Stunning... Calling Rin Tin Tin the story of a dog is like calling Moby-Dick the story of a whale * Boston Globe *

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Book SynopsisA charmingly corny book of Star Wars-inspired dad jokes, perfect for geeky fathers, pun lovers, and sci-fi fans of any age.What kind of stories do Wookiee parents tell at bedtime? Hairy tales. Why do the warriors of Mandalore leave their helmets on? It's Mandator-ian. A Jedi Master fights with a lightsaber, but a Jedi father wields the most powerful weapon of all: comedy. Fight the Sith with the knee-slapping, groan-inducing power of these Star Wars -inspired dad jokes or join the dark side and terrorize your family and friends with an army of bad puns. The perfect balance of hokey and wholesome, Star Wars: Dad Jokes is sure to slip through any defences and have even the most serious of Padawans rolling their eyes. As Master Yoda might say: Laugh, you must! © & (TM) 2023 Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Book SynopsisCarry on the traditions of House Targaryen with this official miniature collectible dragon egg! Deluxe Collectible: Finely detailed, 3 inch replica of a cherished dragon egg, as seen on House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones Lights Up: The egg produces a warm glow, signaling a dragon will soon hatch Book Included: Also includes a 32-page book featuring full-color photos that explores the significance of dragons in the world of Westeros as well as how to care for a developing egg Officially Licensed: An authentic House of the Dragon collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not included).

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: Modern LanguagesFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018Film analysis made easy. Build your students'' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director''s technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Ocho apellidos vascos (Spanish Affair), this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the film and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay.- Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout- Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response- Build confidence with knowledge-check questions at t

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Book SynopsisThe lengths to which the underworld will go for a legendary prize is unparalleled. What started as a simple logbook with a piece of valuable information was soon stolen, traded, and smuggled around the outer rim and shady ports. With each pirate, thief, gambler, and criminal who took possession of the book, new insight and details were added, creating the Smuggler's Guide - a coveted collection of hidden treasure locations, advice, and hard-earned data. Recovered from a strong box on the Millenium Falcon, the Smuggler's Guide traces its own extraordinary journey through such notorious characters as Maz Kanata, Hondo Ohnaka, Drydon Vos, Lando Calrissian, and Han Solo. Explore previously unknown details about the underhanded dealings of the galaxy's underworld.

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Book Synopsis''A big hit of dopamine'' EMILY GIFFIN*The instant New York Times bestseller!*****She''s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?Emma has big dreams, though she hasn''t let herself think about them in years. Until her big break comes along: she''s offered the chance to write a screenplay with none other than her hero, Charlie-freaking-Yates! And it''s a rom-com! It''s the dream... Until reality sets in.Charlie is a bonafide Hollywood movie-writing legend. He''s also, as it turns out, kind of a jerk. He''s only writing this movie to get a Mafia movie that he actually cares about made. And that''s not even the worst of it: Charlie doesn''t like rom-coms because he doesn''t believe in love. But Emma''s not going down without a fight. She''s determined to finally make her dreams come true by helping Charlie write a kick-ass screenplay. But first she has to m

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from an award-winning Hollywood producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studiosAnyone with a cellphone can shoot video, but creating a memorable feature-length film requires knowledge and mastery of a wide range of skills, including screenwriting, storytelling, directing, visual composition, and production logistics. This book points the aspiring filmmaker down this complex learning path with such critical lessons as:? how to structure a story and pitch it to a studio? ways to reveal a story?s unseen aspects, such as backstory and character psychology? the difference between plot, story, and theme? why some films drag in Act 2, and what to do about it? how to visually compose a frame to best tell a story? how to manage finances, schedules, and the practical demands of productionWritten by an award-winning producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studios, 101 Things I Learned in Film School is an indispensable resource for students, screenwriters, filmmakers, animators, and anyone else interested in the moviemaking profession.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary with this illustrated encyclopedia from kaiju designer Shinji Nishikawa. Revisit the most monstrous Godzilla incarnations of the past 70 years in this comprehensive guide.This illustrated book features the many versions of Godzilla and its monstrous foes, from the original 1954 movie to SHIN GODZILLA in 2016, and even the 2021 animation. With in-depth explanations accompanied by illustrations from renowned manga artist and monster designer Shinji Nishikawa, this 216-page book explores the powers and anatomy of over 100 kaiju, including Mechagodzilla, SHIN GODZILLA and Mothra! Nishikawa worked on the monster designs for many Godzilla movies from 1989 to 2004, and here he unravels the live-action special effects and theatrical CG animations of the Godzilla franchise in this essential enyclopedia. This comprehensive guide covers the Godzilla Showa Era (1954-1975), Godzilla Heisei Era (1984-1995), Godzilla Millennium (1999-20

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