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Book SynopsisWhich Christmas film do you love the most? Which Christmas film do you hate the most? What even counts as a Christmas film? Argue out all these questions and more before you even open the ultimate Christmas Day family game book. Because from Love Actually to Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life and beyond, every family has its favourites. But how much can we really remember about those films we watch every single year? Packed full of tricky, fun and entertaining quiz questions, Quiz Actually will test you and your loved ones this Christmas on the movies we love to watch every year. Get ready to find out who really knows their Christmas crackers from their Christmas turkeys, and their Miracle on 34th Street from their Nightmare On Elm Street. It's time to separate the Die Hards from the try-hards with the ultimate festive family film trivia book. Over 750 questions and featured films include:Love, ActuallyHome AloneIt's a Wonderful LifeElfThe GrinchThe Nightmare Before ChristmasScroogedBridget Jones's DiaryHarry PotterThe HolidayDie Hard (yes)and many, many more!

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable analysis of the director''s art and craft, from one of the most revered of all film school directors. Alexander ''Sandy'' Mackendrick directed classic Ealing comedies plus a Hollywood masterpiece, Sweet Smell of Success. But after retiring from film-making in 1969, he then spent nearly 25 years teaching his craft at the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles. Mackendrick produced hundreds of pages of masterly handouts and sketches, designed to guide his students to a finer understanding of how to write a story, and then use those devices peculiar to cinema in order to tell that story as effectively as possible. Gathered and edited in this collection, Mackendrick''s teachings reveal that he had the talent not only to make great films, but also to articulate the process with a clarity and insight that will still inspire any aspirant film-maker.

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Book SynopsisAll drama takes the form of one of 36 situations. That was Georges Polti's theory about theatre, which he put forward in his book 36 Dramatic Situations, published in French in the mid-19th century.A century and a half later, Mike Figgis was struggling with a film treatment. He couldn't get it right. But when he turned to Polti's book, the sample situations helped clarify his ideas and broaden the landscape of his creativity. He saw just how useful this sort of a framework could be for writers, and decided to rework Polti's theory for a modern, film-focused audience. Combining re-imagined situations with cinematic examples, and chart-based analysis of 150 great films, the resulting book is an invaluable and stimulating tool for any writer.

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Book SynopsisBeginning with Casino Royale (2006) and ending with No Time to Die (2021), the Daniel Craig era of James Bond films coincides with the rise of various justice movements challenging deeply entrenched systems of inequality and oppression, ranging from sexism, racism, and immigration to 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, reproductive justice and climate change. While focus is often placed on individual actions and institutional policies and practices, it is important to recognize the role that culture plays within these systems. Mainstream film is not simply ''mindless'' entertainment but a key part of a global cultural industry that naturalizes and normalizes power structures.Engaging with these issues, Resisting James Bond is a multidisciplinary collection that explores inequality and oppression in the world of 007 through a range of critical and theoretical approaches. The chapters explore the embodiment and disembodiment of power and privilege across the formal, narrative, culturTrade ReviewAn interrogative, urgent edition to the expanding field of Bond scholarship, Lisa Funnell and Christoph Lindner's Resisting James Bond takes the Daniel Craig oeuvre as a whole and offers an overarching yet thoroughly comprehensive take on the actor's five-film tenure vis a vis a number of original and inventive chapter topics. A rare scholarly treat. * Ian Kinane, General Editor, International Journal of James Bond Studies, University of Roehampton, UK *This is a thought-provoking collection which, in challenging the identification of mainstream cinema with mindless entertainment, delves deep into the problematic representation of social injustice and oppression within the longest franchise in film history. Re-assessing James Bond’s Craig era against the global rise of social and political unrest of the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the collection’s interdisciplinary essays interrogate the power structures embodied by the world’s most iconic fictional secret agent at a crucial moment in the 007 series. * Monica Germanà, Reader in Gothic and Contemporary Studies at the University of Westminster, UK *Table of ContentsList of Figures Foreword: Bond is Dead. Long Live 007. Marwan M. Kraidy (Northwestern University Qatar) Acknowledgements Introduction: Resisting James Bond in the Daniel Craig Era Lisa Funnell (Mohawk College, Canada) and Christoph Lindner (University College London, UK) Part 1: Embodiment 1. James Bond, Environmental Injustice, and “Slow Violence” in the Craig Era Tatiana Konrad (University of Vienna, Austria) 2. “Do You Expect Me to Talk?”: Bond the Torture Critic Ron E. Hassner (University of California, Berkeley, USA) 3. The Thrusting Tip of the Spy Business: Discovering Resistance in the Modern Moneypennys Colin Burnett (Washington University in St. Louis, USA) 4. Highland Rape: Scotland’s Traumatic Past in Skyfall Mary M. Burke (University of Connecticut, USA) 5. “Do You Consider Your Employment to be Psychologically Stressful?”: Gender, Trauma, and Resilience in Daniel Craig’s James Bond Bridget E. Keown (University of Pittsburgh, USA) Part 2: Disembodiment 6. For Your Servers Only: Surveillance and Infonationalism in Craig-era Bond Kathryn Hendrickson (University of Michigan, USA) and John Brick (Marquette University, USA) 7. Specters of Capitalism: Globalization in the Craig-Era Bond Films Milo Sweedler (Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada) 8. Bond, Race and Coloniality: No Time to Die(versify)… Harshad Keval (Canterbury Christ Church University, UK) 9. License to Urbicide: Defusing Bond’s Acts of Terrorism for a New Era Fernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns (Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina) Afterword: 007 and Ableism Dr Lisa Funnell (Mohawk College, Canada) Contributor List Index

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Book SynopsisLaurent Cantet is of one France’s leading contemporary directors. In a series of important films, including Human Resources, Time Out, Heading South, The Class and Foxfire, he takes stock of the modern world from the workplace, through the schoolroom and the oppressive small town to the world of international sex tourism. His films drive the hidden forces that weigh on individuals and groups into view but also show characters who are capable of reflection and reaction. If the films make their protagonists rethink their place in the world, they also challenge the positions of the viewer and the director. This is what makes them so worthy of study. Combining a fine eye for detail with broad contextual awareness, this book gives an account of all Cantet’s works, from the early short films to the major works. Martin O’Shaughnessy is a leading international writer on French cinema, especially in film and politics.Trade Review‘O’Shaughnessy’s book is nuanced, insightful and an important contribution to the study of contemporary political cinema.’Jessica Livingston, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, H-France Review Vol. 17, March 2017 -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1. A director and his methods2. Early applications3. The work diptych4. Going global, heading south5. Between republican walls6. Before and after the politicalConclusionIndex

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Book SynopsisEnter your nightmares with this blood-curdling colouring book and revisit iconic scenes inspired by best-loved horror movies from across the decades. Explore the frights inside with over 45 scream-worthy scenes of mythical monsters, evil entities and spine-tingling serial killers to colour in. Do you dare turn the page?- 45 pages of bone-chilling scenes to colour in - Large pages for plenty of colouring - 250mm x 250mm- Detailed and intricate scenes - perfect for artists!- Perfect relaxing activity for stress relief

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Book SynopsisSPACE. THE FINAL FRONTIER. THESE WERE ALMOST THE VOYAGES OF THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE. We think we know the history of Star Trek. Born at the height of 1960s popular culture, the five-year mission of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew faced early cancellation, bounced back with a series of beloved movies in the 1980s and gave way to a fleet of successful sequels and spin-offs that kept on exploring strange new worlds. In Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek, author A. J. Black tells a different story. This is an alternate history of the franchise, one filled with roads not taken, from early 1960s feature-films and spin-offs, the original sequel Star Trek: Phase II in the 1970s, via epic planned movies such as Planet of the Titans and into many untold episodes, arcs and character stories from The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, all the way through to the modern era. Bringing together pre-existing material over decades for the first time in one space, plus some new reflections from Star Trek writers and analysis of how it all fits into the wider cultural trends of the last sixty years, Lost Federations invites you to boldly explore a history you may not already know . . .Trade Review'An innovative and unusual account of Star Trek’s lost voyages that makes for a fascinating alternate history' -- Brian J. Robb * Sci-Fi Bulletin *'This is, quite simply, as comprehensive an examination as you could ever hope for . . . engaging and informative, Lost Federations will sit comfortably alongside the very best writing not just on Star Trek in all its many forms, but also on entertainment media as a whole' -- Lee Thacker * Set the Tape *

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Book Synopsis''Jaw-dropping experiences'' - THE SUN***Readers are also LOVING Take Nothing For Granted . . .''So so good! Am listening to the audio book and your stories are funny and fascinating!!'' - READER REVIEW''From the opening chapter I was hooked'' - READER REVIEW''this is a great book, its funny and moving all at the same time'' - READER REVIEW''Got it in audio . . . Ross''s voice just melts'' - READER REVIEW***''These are the stories of some of the things that have happened to me: the funny things, the scary things, the exciting things; the things that have made me who I am. I don''t want to start at the beginning and tell them in chronological order because that''s not the way my brain works. And this certainly isn''t going to be one of those books of life lessons . . .''I''ve Trade Review'Jaw-dropping experiences' - THE SUN

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1970, Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox tells the story of the Fox Family. After twelve years, the Fox Family’s quiet home life proves too much for Mr. Fox’s natural animal instincts. When his young nephew arrives, Mr. Fox slips back into his old ways as a smart bird thief and, in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community as well. In Fall 2009, audiences will cheer as award-winning director Wes Anderson (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited) brings us his take on the tale: a blockbuster stop-motion animation film shot entirely in high definition. Starring the voice talents of George Clooney (Michael Clayton), Meryl Streep (Doubt), Bill Murray (Lost in Translation), and Jason Schwartzman (Marie Antoinette), the movie is sure to please fans of the original story as well as enchant new generations. Fantastic Mr. Fox: The Making of the Motion Picture is a family-friendly behind-the-scenes looTrade ReviewThe official companion to the upcoming major motion picture based on the beloved classic by Roald Dahl.

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Book SynopsisExplains the job of the cinematographer and explores how lighting, camera techniques, and choice of locations determine the visual mood of film. This title provides an overview of author's biography and career and explores the influence of his work on contemporary cinematography and the foreword.Trade Review"Provides fascinating insights into the mechanisms of the studio system." -- Ian Gilchrist Reel InkTable of ContentsForeword Film Noir's Sorcerer of Light: John Alton by John Bailey Preface Through a Lens Darkly: The Life and Films of John Alton by Todd McCarthy Filmography by Todd McCarthy and Dennis Jakob 1. Hollywood Photography 2. Motion Picture Illumination 3. Mystery Lighting 4. Special Illumination 5. The Hollywood Close-up 6. Outdoor Photography 7. Symphony in Snow 8. Ocean Voyage 9. Visual Music 10. The Portrait Studio 11. The Laboratory 12. Day and Night, Ladies, Watch Your Light 13. Motion Picture Theaters 14. The World Is a Huge Television Studio and We Are All Photographers

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Book SynopsisThe official book on Ian Fleming and James Bond by the bestselling author of Agent ZigzagTrade Review'A marvellously entertaining and informative book ... deserves to fly off the shelves every bit as quickly as Devil May Care' Spectator 'Thrilling' Sunday Times 'Everything that makes Bond interesting with relation to the real world, in fact, is explored here. Ben Macintyre's skill, in this entertaining mix of history, espionage, biography, and post-war sociology, is to make you see clearly where Ian Fleming's world ended and the fantasy of James Bond began' Tom Fleming, Literary Review 'Fleming, a journalist like Macintyre, would have approved of Macintyre's fast, witty and informative style, and this is the perfect starting place for anyone wanting to find out more about Bond and his creator' Mail on Sunday

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Book SynopsisBeetlejuice is back with this one-of-a-kind miniature replica of the Handbook for the Recently Deceased that plays actual audio from the movie, including favorite character voices of Lydia, Delia, Otho, Betelgeuse, Juno, and many more.   Specifications: Molded miniature replica of famous prop seen in the film, the Handbook for the Recently Deceased; book features faux leather paper over board cover and overall measures 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 1 inches Plays 16 audio clips: At the push of a button, hear your favorite characters, including Lydia, Barbara, Adam, Delia, Otho, Juno, Betelgeuse, and more say memorable lines from the 1988 film Includes magnet: Full-color printed magnet measures 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches and features the characters Barbara and Adam Perfect Halloween treat: For Beetlejuice fans of all ages Officially licensed: Authentic Beetlejuice collectible

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Book Synopsis''Coveney is the only writer who could get under Smith''s skin, capturing her steeliness and vulnerability'' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYFrom her days as a star of West End comedy and revue, Dame Maggie''s path has led to international renown and numerous accolades including two Academy Awards. Recently she has been as prominent on our screens as ever, with high-profile roles as the formidable Dowager Countess of Grantham in DOWNTON ABBEY, as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the HARRY POTTER movie franchise and as the eccentric Miss Shepherd in the film version of THE LADY IN THE VAN by Alan Bennett. Paradoxically she remains an enigmatic figure, rarely appearing in public and carefully guarding her considerable talent. Drawing on personal archives, interviews and encounters with the actress, as well as conversations with immediate family and dear friends, Michael Coveney''s biography is a captivating portrait of the real Maggie Smith.Trade ReviewFrom early days in the theatre to Miss Jean Brodie and Downton's formidable Dowager, Maggie Smith has endeared herself to millions. This engaging and fascinating biography reveals the life and career of one of our finest actresses * WOMAN & HOME *Dame Maggie Smith - now 81 - is a national treasure, her unforgettable asperity a delight in every role ... [Coveney's] knowledgeable, elegant biography examines the qualities of the woman in the spotlight ... But he also gently probes Smith's closely guarded privacy, with revealing anecdotes from friends, fellow thespians and Smith's sons, the actors Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens -- Jane Shilling * DAILY MAIL *A satisfying read ... [P]leasantly gossipy and a very valuable addition to the history of British theatre -- Mary McEvoy * IRISH INDEPENDENT *[A] solid and admiring portrait of a beloved actor's craft and career -- Patricia Nicol * INDEPENDENT *Michael Coveney's affectionate [biography] provides the best account we are likely to get of this reserved grand dame, who surely stands alone in having her 'witty' elbows and wrists so often singled out for praise * EVENING STANDARD, Books of the Year *The conundrum of what Smith does haunts Coveney's Maggie Smith: A Biography, on a brilliant journey from Shakespeare's Viola to J.K. Rowling's Professor McGonagall. Coveney's admiration is never in doubt, being of a rare critical type that cares for the actor's craft with infectious enthusiasm -- Michael Joseph Chance * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *Coveney has written a magnificent book that beautifully illuminates the talent and the irreducible personality of a great artist -- Peter Craven * THE AUSTRALIAN *Inspiring stuff - BOOK OF THE WEEK * NEW magazine *BOOK OF THE WEEK * DAILY MAIL *[A] revealing biography of the sublime life and loves of Maggie Smith -- Gerald Isaaman * CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL *Wonderful insight into the life of a wonderful actress - READERS' CHOICE FOR BEST MEMOIR OF THE YEAR * WOMAN & HOME *Michael Coveney isn't afraid to elucidate on her reputation for being difficult, but there's much more here, from a revelatory Hedda Gabler to The Lady In The Van. Coveney is the only writer who could get under Smith's skin, capturing her steeliness and vulnerability. -- Christopher Fowler * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY, Cinema Books of the Year *Steeped in theatre history, and with full cooperation from Smith; her husband, actor Beverley Cross; family and colleagues, including her close friend Judi Dench, Coveney seamlessly melds Smith's personal and professional lives into an engrossing narrative ... An authoritative and perceptive portrait. * KIRKUS REVIEWS *Coveney enticingly lists and quotes from her most remarkable roles, and forbears to intrude on Smith's determinedly private life. Hers is a fascinating story, a true swan hatched from the unlikely nest of a dour Methodist accountant mother and a lab technician father who moved to Oxford during the war. -- Christina Hardyment * THE TIMES *

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Book SynopsisThe official behind-the-scenes companion to Sir Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel to Gladiator This definitive volume takes readers deep into the extraordinary production of Gladiator II. Exploring the revolutionary special effects and breathtaking artistry that went into re-creating the grandeur of ancient Rome on a truly epic scale, Gladiator II: The Art and Making of the Ridley Scott Film features storyboards, unit photography, concept art, character and costume sketches, and an array of props and ephemera, offering a comprehensive look at the creative process behind one of the most eagerly awaited sequels of our time. With a foreword by Sir Ridley Scott and exclusive interviews with the cast—including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and more—as well as insights from production designers, armorers, and the visual effects team, the book grants an insider’s look at this cinematic epic and is an essential companion to the film.

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly readable and insightful book.' Mark Kermode, ObserverDeftly, delightfully, yet inexorably, Ellen E Jones shows us exactly what''s wrong with the world as we usually see it on screen. With her big love of cinema and her very big brain, she''s the best film critic in a generation.' Lucy WorsleyIs race comedy cancelled'?Is there such a thing as an Indigenous Western?Where are all the films about whiteness'?Ellen E. Jones combines her personal experience as a mixed-race woman with her professional expertise as a film and TV journalist of twenty years to ask and answer these questions. Screen Deep illuminates the immense potential of screen storytelling to challenge societal racism, and ultimately defeat it.

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Book SynopsisReturn to Westeros with this deluxe book that explores the creation of season two of HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon.Following the huge international success of House of the Dragon season one, HBO’s acclaimed series returns for a second season. Author Gina McIntyre, who wrote Insight’s best-selling book on season one, Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon: Inside the Creation of a Targaryen Dynasty, has returned to the set at Leavesden Studios near London to chronicle the making of season two, receiving unprecedented access to the production. Season two promises even more intrigue and action, with remarkable performances and unforgettable set pieces, all explored in-depth within this must-have volume that makes the perfect companion to McIntyre’s original book. Filled with concept art, on-set photography, and other dazzling visuals, this will be the ultimate exploration of a highly anticipated TV event. E

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Book SynopsisA gripping, painfully honest and ultimately inspirational, New York Times bestselling memoir from global superstar and creator of the Red Table Talk series Jada Pinkett Smith.''It's a shame that Pinkett Smith''s marriage has taken up so much attention because, as Worthy shows, it's far from the most interesting thing about her' Sunday Times MagazineIn a media driven landscape that crafts narratives for our celebrities, Smith recounts her story in an intimate conversation with readers. Along the way, she explores her path to accepting her power as a woman, and her discovery that a strong sense of self is every woman's right and saving grace.An impactful and rare memoir that engages and educates, Worthy is a courageous love song to self, to family, to life, and to the world.From an unconventional upbringing in Baltimore, to an unconventional marriage to one of the most famous men in the world, adhering to the status quo has never been a familiar road for Jada Pinkett Smith. In Worthy, SmTrade Review'Worthy is at its best when it’s sparky and spiky with self-doubt and humour' i NEWS ‘As a teen, she was a mid-level drug dealer on Baltimore’s streets, repeatedly mugged at gunpoint for whatever she held on her. Surviving such ordeals, and her more recent battles with alopecia, have given her a steely armour’ Daily Telegraph 'It’s a shame that Pinkett Smiths marriage has taken up so much attention because, as Worthy shows, it’s far from the most interesting thing about her’ Hadley Freeman, Sunday Times Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cookbook is the ultimate source for creating out-of-this-world meals and treats all the way from Black Spire Outpost. Inspired by the cuisine from the exciting new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cookbook is the ultimate source for creating out-of-this-world meals and treats all the way from Black Spire Outpost. This exciting new cookbook is inspired by the cuisine from Disney's hugely anticipated theme park expansion, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Based on the delicious delicacies found in Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, this cookbook provides Star Wars fans with a wealth of delicious intergalactic recipes. Engaging, fun, and informative, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cookbook is the definitive guide to the delectable cuisines of a galaxy far, far away.

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Book SynopsisDirector Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park unleashed an island of awe-inspiring dinosaurs, captivating audiences worldwide. Grossing over $900 million worldwide, the film ushered in a whole new age of digital visual effects and would go on to enthrall generations of moviegoers. The most comprehensive book about the Jurassic Park trilogy to date, Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History begins with an in-depth account of the making of Spielberg's original film, including rare and never-before-seen imagery and exclusive interviews with key creatives. Readers will then unearth the full history of the trilogy, from The Lost World: Jurassic Park to Jurassic Park III, through unprecedented access to the creative process behind the films. Fans will also find a fascinating look at the wider world of the saga, including video games, toys, comics, and more, exploring the lasting legacy of the movies and their influence on pop culture. Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History will be the last word on the most epic saga in movie history-the definitive behind-the-scenes book that fans have been waiting for.

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Book SynopsisThe official and definitive companion book to Denis Villeneuve's 2017 sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 original film. This revised and enhanced edition adds 16 new pages of original content which include the movie's spoiler scenes. In 1982's ground-breaking science-fiction film Blade Runner, the world saw a vision of the future so bold and breath-taking it remains at the forefront of pop culture. Thirty-five years later, many of the world-renowned original cast and crew made a thrilling return to that world. Their journey is chronicled with captivating detail in this official visual guide to Blade Runner 2049, presented in an oversized and luxe full-colour format. The author documented the film's production for two years, with unprecedented access to the creative process that brought this epic film to life. Exclusive concept art, storyboards, behind-the-scenes photography, and production stills are accompanied by fascinating insights and interviews by the cast and crew. The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049 - Revised and Expanded Edition updates the original version of the book by adding 16 pages of new content, featuring new interviews with cast and crew covering the movie's spoiler scenes.

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Book SynopsisReturn to the world of Blade Runner with this, the officially sanctioned box-set of the comic book series based on the cult 1982 science fiction movie Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott. Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books.LAPD''s best Blade Runner and detective, Aahna ''Ash'' Ashina, has been assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Isobel and Cleo Selwyn, the wife and daughter of business tycoon, Alexander Selwyn, a close personal friend of Eldon Tyrell. Ash''s search will take her on a journey from the crime-ridden underbelly of Los Angeles to the promised land of the Off-World Colonies and back home again as she uncovers a terrible secret and a desperate conspiracy that forces her to confront her own hatred for Replicants - the synthetic humans that she hunts with such vengeance.Collects Blade Runner 2019: Los Angeles/Off-World/Home Again, Home Again.

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Book SynopsisA lavish coffee table book bursting with brand new and exclusive art. The book includes over 100 pieces by professional artists, illustrators, concept artists, comics artists and graphic designers. From character portraits, faux book covers and poster concepts, to iconic scenes, wanted posters and renderings of the iconic Xenomorph and Alien Queen, each artist puts their own stamp on the Alien universe.Trade Review"For fans of Aliens looking for their next fix" - Borg.com

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Book SynopsisThe Formula 1 Drive to Survive The Unofficial Companion takes new and longtime F1 fans beyond the personalities and drama to contextualize technology, rules, strategy, and history. Trade Review"From track design to pit stop strategy to sponsorship deals and a whole lot more, a book like this makes it easy (there’s a decent Index too!) to look up the things the show only glosses over. As a longtime motorsport journalist/broadcaster/author, Codling has a firm grasp of the subject matter." * Speedreaders.info *"Whether you've never seen a race or you can't possibly get enough F1 content, Stuart Codling's new companion book offers easy reading and even more enjoyable photography to keep you intrigued and informed." * Car and Driver *“Formula 1 Drive to Survive – The Unofficial Companion will help anyone understand the complexities of and the personalities behind F1 racing. If you’re a fan, it’s a must-have for your bookshelf. If you know a fan, it makes for an excellent gift.” * Automoblog *"Veteran author Stuart Codling has seamlessly woven together many, many highlights of F1’s fabled history, neatly dovetailing them with current times...With the show now filming for its 6th season, and with three F1 races in the US this year, now might be the time to grab your copy." * LACar.com *

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, officially licensed guide to crocheting amigurumi from the Wizarding World, this book includes designs for every skill level, using a wide range of stitches and techniques, and featuring yarn matched to the colours used in the films.Also included are behind-the-scenes facts and quotes from the films, as well as concept art and film stills to inspire your creativity relive favourite movie moments. With beautiful fill-colour photography and step-by-step instructions, Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi is the ultimate guide to creating your own adorable companions from the Wizarding WorldPatterns include:- Rubeus Hagrid- Pygmy Puff- Scabbers, Crookshanks, and Trevor- The Monster Book of Monsters- And many more!Learn the art of amigurumi to create small, plushy versions of your favourite Harry Potter characters, creatures and magical objects! Loaded with cuteness and more than 25 a

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Book SynopsisA Beautiful Mind is Sylvia Nasar''s award-winning biography about the mystery of the human mind, the triumph over incredible adversity, and the healing power of love.At the age of thirty-one, John Nash, mathematical genius, suffered a devastating breakdown and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Yet after decades of leading a ghost-like existence, he was to re-emerge to win a Nobel Prize and world acclaim. A Beautiful Mind has inspired the Oscar-winning film directed by Ron Howard and featuring Russell Crowe in the lead role of John Nash.

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Book SynopsisThe hit Jurassic World series recaptivated audiences globally when it unleashed an island of new and terrifyingly realistic dinosaurs on the world. Inspired by director Steven Spielberg's 1993 classic Jurassic Park, the iconic saga has ushered in a whole new generation of film fans. Featuring explosive, pop-off-the-page depictions of the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, and other prehistoric favorites, this deluxe pop-up book traces the evolution of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World sagas across three decades of major motion pictures. Presented in a dynamic 360-degree format that allows fans to view and participate in the action from all sides, Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book also includes interactive pull-tabs and hidden surprises. Bigger than a T. rex and smarter than a Raptor, Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book is the definitive interactive exploration of the most gargantuan saga in movie history.

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Book SynopsisCilla Black is without doubt one of Britain''s most treasured personalities. Generations have grown up with Cilla''s music, TV shows, and performances. But how much do we really know about ''the girl with the bright red hair and the jet black voice''? What''s It All About? is Cilla''s own story, told for the first time ever. It''s the story of a woman who has worked ceaselessly to stay at the top for forty years despite setbacks and personal tragedy; a life of incredible highs and terrible lows. In this deeply personal autobiography she tells her unique story in intimate and vivid detail for the very first time. This is the real Cilla Black.Trade ReviewA wonderful book * Heat *A fascinating read...the ultimate companion for fans * Hello *You'll laugh, but you'll cry too. * Daily Mirror *A readable, likeable account of the life of a national treasure. * OK *

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Book SynopsisGo behind the scenes of the most shocking, hilarious, controversial genre of entertainment: reality television.Reality TV''s influence is seismic: twenty-five years ago, the concept didn''t exist. Yet today, it is one of the most powerful cultural forces on earth; a multi-billion-dollar machine. Despite that, it is often derided as trash; a cultural McDonalds not worthy of examination. The truth is that reality TV offers a profound insight into who we are as human beings, questioning the very nature of what we deem to be entertaining.Writer, broadcaster and reality TV-obsessive Jacques Peretti goes behind the scenes of a world that has entranced and consumed him for two decades. Meeting with people at every level of the reality TV machine, from those responsible for coming up with ever-more extreme formats, to the contestants and participants at the heart of some of the most iconic moments in television, who felt that their lives and their vulnerabilities were

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Book SynopsisWhen the Carry On Stopped looks at how the Carry On film series made its painful transition from one film company, Anglo-Amalgamated, to another, the Rank Organisation. In examining this little-known but fascinating story, the growth of Anglo-Amalgamated is highlighted through the success of its owners, partners Stuart Levy and Nat Cohen. Levy's sudden death in 1966 encouraged Cohen to ditch the Carry Ons in favour of more prestigious feature films. Without a film distributor, the series' producer Peter Rogers, was forced to search for another, eventually finding the series a new home at Rank. However, Rank was unwilling to endorse the work of a rival and so dropped the Carry On' title. The Carry On series looked doomed. When the Carry On Stopped also sheds new light on the careers of the Carry On stars at this critical time. We learn of Barbara Windsor's involvement in the stage disaster Twang!!,of Jim Dale's stage success, Sid James' first heart attack and Charles Hawtrey losing

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Book SynopsisChic, sophisticated, seductive and enigmatic, the Parisienne possesses a je ne sais quoi that makes her difficult to define. But who or what is the Parisienne, and how is she depicted in cinema? The first book-length study on the subject combines scholarship in the fields of art history, literature and fashion to enrich our understanding of this intriguing cinematic figure, simultaneously offering new perspectives on film. Accessible and wide-ranging, it will be of immediate interest to students and researchers working in film studies, French studies and the broader humanities, as well as cinephiles and Francophiles alike.Trade Review‘In this well-researched and insightful monograph, Felicity Chaplin presents the figure of the Parisienne in cinema “between art and life”, concentrating on 1950s and 1960s French and Hollywood film. She covers approximately four films per chapter, over six main sections, using “Parisienne” as both a noun and an adjective, and writing of what she terms the “Parisienne-ness” of her subjects… This book is a valuable addition to film studies, fashion studies and general cultural studies. The style is engaging, and the research is wide-ranging and thought provoking.’Dervila Cooke, Dublin City University, H-France Review Vol. 18, No. 92 (April 2018)‘"La Parisienne", as Chaplin explains, stands for an image of the city personified by a female figure. In the mid-nineteenth century, this became synonymous with the figure of an urban woman, an emblem of modernity whose mode of dress expressed her identity. She can be both artist and muse. Her class origins are not fixed: she might come from the demi-monde or the bourgeoiseie. In context, she can embody sexual openness and experimentation, or refined elegance and restraint. 'In her deft, dense, intriguing book, Chaplin has delineated an area of research; she has also created a space or set of possibilities for studies that can take her project further, deeper, into more specialised areas or specific forms of critical engagement.’ Philippa Hawker, Australian Book Review No. 42 (June-July 2018)‘Any study of as broad a corpus as is indicated by this book’s title is likely to have multiple aims, and Felicity Chaplin’s book seems to set itself not just the objective of adding cinema to the list of art forms in which La Parisienne frequently figures and has been studied (painting and drawing), but of using a typically art historical methodology (iconography) to do so… Approving of Alloway’s anti-evaluative and implicitly anti-auteurist idea of culture as a continuum, Chaplin introduces her corpus as one that ranges across this continuum… Chaplin’s book certainly does extensive impressive groundwork for further studies of the Parisienne figure in cinema…’Kate Ince, University of Birmingham, EuropeNow, Issue 22 (2018)'Hopefully, Chaplin’s detailed, comprehensive and persuasive study will set the stage for keeping the spotlight on the Parisienne into the twenty-first century.'Joe Hardwick, University of Queensland, Australian Journal of French Studies Vol. 55, No. 3 (2018)‘This book is an important analysis of the history of fashion, art, media, literature, and French culture. It is a tool for students and researchers with an interest in discussing the peculiar theme of the Parisienn e , but it also offers insights into a range of different subjects such as the intricate relationship between fashion and cinema, as well as further topics such as social mobility, cosmopolitanism, and self–fashioning.’The Journal of Dress History -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction: ‘What’s she like?’1 Muse2 Cosmopolite3 Icon of fashion4 Femme fatale5 Courtesan6 StarConclusion: ‘Look, let’s start all over again. What’s she like?’Index

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Book SynopsisHarry Potter in 100 Objects presents a host of incredible props, artefacts and set items from the legendary Harry Potter movies. Through colourful photography and insider facts from the creators of all eight films, readers will discover the significance of each object and its unique role in shaping the beloved series. Filled with cast and crew interviews, behind-the-scenes accounts, concept art and film facts, this is a must-have for all Harry Potter fans.100 ICONIC OBJECTS: A stunning range of objects play a part in Harry's journey, from the Elder Wand to the Cloak of Invisibility and the Sword of Gryffindor. Learn about the design, creation and significance of dozens of these important artefacts from the wizarding world.8 FEATURED FILMS: The objects featured span all eight Harry Potter films, from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT:

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Book SynopsisThe annotated and expanded screenplay adaptation of the landmark graphic novelBen and Miko's relationship is in trouble. He's a struggling filmmaker, she works for a local film festival, and in various ways, they're both searching for something else. When he's not managing a derelict movie theater, Ben spends his time obsessing over unavailable blonde women, watching Criterion Collection DVDs, and eating in diners with his best friend Alice, a grad student with a serial dating habit. When Miko moves to New York for an internship, Ben begins to explore what he thinks he wants, throwing himself headfirst into new relationships, unfamiliar surroundings, and uncharted emotional territory. Equal parts comedy and drama, Shortcomings explores the complexities of culture, desire, and Asian American identity with a critical eye and unsparing, irreverent wit.Based on Adrian Tomine's groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, Shortcomings was written by

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring and intimate look at the work of a generation of British artists across all disciplines. The Artist in Time brings together twenty creatives from across the UK, with photographs and interviews that disclose their daily working habits and motivations. All born before 1950, this is a collective portrait of a generation who have shaped our artistic landscape. They provide a range of different answers to the question ‘what makes an artist?’, and a set of insights into what makes up a creative life. Giving you access to the studio and working spaces of a diverse group of painters, poets, choreographers, filmmakers, illustrators, musicians, photographers, sculptors, writers and creators, The Artist in Time is a handbook for creativity and inspiration, made up of artists from all backgrounds who have all in their own way shaped, and continue to shape, the creative landscape of the United Kingdom.Trade ReviewSensitively edited, Chris Fite-Wassilak's interviews have been formed into standalone monologues that, together with Ollie Harrop's intimate photographs, feel direct and personal, as though we are visiting these artists in their homes or studios. * Times Literary Supplement *... the glossy, magazine-like publication gives a platform to older painters, poets, illustrators ... there are nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout ... One of the book’s great strengths is Harrop’s sensitive and insightful photographs * Studio International *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Rhythms of Working Maggie Nicols Anne Tallentire Bob Fulcher David Hurn Wendy Cope 2. Grow Into Your Vision Frank Bowling Shirley Collins Jane May Ken Loach Roma Tomelty Margaret Busby 3. Formative Moments Michael Foreman Bud Edmonson John Fox and Sue Gill Elly Taylor Rasheed Araeen 4. Forget Style Ralph Steadman Bisakha Sarkar Marian Sandham Alastair Maclennan Afterword The Baring Foundation

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