Television Books

Book Synopsis'A must-read for all Friends fans.' GraziaFunny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched' Emerald StreetWhat is it about Friends that makes such comforting viewing?The world's most popular sitcom and biggest hit of a generation, Friends is a certified classic.I'll Be There For You is the definitive guide looking back at the TV phenomenon. Join Kelsey Miller and relive the show's most iconic moments, explore some of its controversies, and look at the many trends it inspired from oversized coffee cups to the infamous Rachel' haircut.Packed with interviews, behind-the-scene anecdotes and the high-profile guest stars it attracted, I'll Be There For You is the ultimate handbook for the most dedicated Friends aficionados out there.Trade Review‘Funny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched.’ Emerald Street ‘A fabulously detailed oral history [which] tackles the shows more problematic elements with aplomb.’The Pool ‘The most in-depth look yet.’ Stylist "I'll Be There for You is a lot like Friends: you come for the comfort, you stay for the much larger (and far more interesting) conversations it sparks." Anne Helen Petersen, culture writer at BuzzFeed ‘Undoubtedly a must-read for all Friends fans’ Grazia

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Book Synopsis''Life ain''t always sunshine and flowers... I''m learning how to my own s**t and refusing to let it own me. I hope this book will help you do the same.'' Behind the humour, swearing, dogs and?nonsense, ?Never Enough?is a no-holds-barred account of life through Pete Wicks'' lens. He shares his mental health trials and approach to life - starting with his?journey as a 16-year-old who had the words ''NEVER ENOUGH'' tattooed across his body, a marker of a time of anger and sadness, but also of his struggles with self-worth. Still very much a work-in-progress, Pete reveals the lessons he has?learned: the good, the bad and the ugly. He calls time on toxic positivity, the damaging impact of social media, the pressures of masculinity and our desire to remain relevant - opening up about grief, love and friendship along the way. This is Pete Wicks as you''ve never seen him before . . . off-camera, raw, honest, unfiltered and without the bravado. <

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Book SynopsisThe term ''national treasure'' has seldom been more appropriate. Richard Briers was not only the nation''s favourite next-door neighbour thanks to his work in the iconic BBC sitcom The Good Life, he was an actor you felt like you really knew, despite having only seen him on stage or screen.While his role as Tom Good might be considered the pinnacle of Richard''s sixty-year career, it sits atop a mountain of roles that combined represent one of the most productive and varied careers in British entertainment history. Indeed, Richard''s television work alone makes up a not insignificant portion of our country''s best endeavours on the small screen, from Jackanory and the anarchic Roobarb and Custard through to Dr Who, Inspector Morse, Ever Decreasing Circles, Extras, and the long-running comedy drama, Monarch of the Glen. On the big screen Richard appeared alongside Raquel Welch, Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Kathy Bates and MicTrade ReviewA charming biography of Richard Briers, spotlighting the rich diversity of the much-loved actor's career * Choice *This lively biography reveals a modest, self-deprecating and likeable person * Irish Times *Packed with anecdotes * Reader's Digest *

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Book Synopsis"This is the book The West Wing deserves." Allison Janney"A joy and a MUST READ for all the Wingnuts out there!" Brad WhitfordA behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure. Includes an exclusive foreword by showrunner Aaron Sorkin and introduction by cast member Allison Janney.Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet''s Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew in a lively and colourful "backstage pass" to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how The West Wing was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it forged, and the service it inspired.From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show''s final night of filming, What''s Next will delight readers with on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing super fans have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show''s legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honour, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. What''s Next revisits beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show''s production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead."What''s Next is the highest level of access you can get to The West Wing without a background check." Josh Malina"What''s Next is the book we all need right now." Dulé Hill"Any West Wing fan will adore this book, as will anyone who admires brilliant television and all that it takes to make it. Run and buy What''s Next for all the West Wingers in your life!" Janel Moloney

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Book SynopsisThis volume looks at a range of texts and practices that address race and its relationship with television. The chapters explore television policy and the management of race, how transnationalism can diminish racial diversity, historical questions of representation, the myth of a multicultural England and more. They also provide analyses of programmes such as Doctor Who, Shoot the Messenger, Desi DNA, Survivors and Top Boy, all of which are considered in the context of the broadcast environments that helped to create them. While efforts have been made to put diverse portrayals on screen, there are still significant problems with the stories being told.Trade Review‘Adjusting the Contrast makes a meaningful intervention into the whiteness that historically characterises much of UK television studies […]with this rigorous, engaging and eclectic collection, Malik, Newton and their contributors play an important part in the ongoing project to decolonise British television studies.’Hannah Hamad, Critical Studies in Television: The International Journal of Television Studies, Vol. 13, No. 4 (2018) -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction – Sarita Malik and Darrell M. Newton1 A little Brit different? BBC America and transnational constructs of Britishness – Darrell M. Newton2 Scheduling race – Anamik Saha3 Reframing the 1950s: race and representation in recent British television – James Burton4 Black British drama, losses and gains: the case of Shoot the Messenger – Sarita Malik5 The iconic ghetto on British television: Black representation and Top Boy – Kehinde Andrews6 Whiteness, normativity and the ongoing racial Other: imperial fictions: Doctor Who, post-racial slavery and other liberal humanist fantasies – Susana Loza7 Myth of a multicultural England in BBC’s Luther – Nicole M. Jackson8 Framing The Fosters: jokes, racism and Black and Asian voices in British comedy television – Gavin SchafferIndex

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Book SynopsisWho played the best pranks on his fellow team-mates? Which member of the TMS team terrorised his teachers in the annual staff-pupil game? And the truth behind 'the greatest sporting commentary of all time'...Between them, Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell have probably watched more cricket than anyone alive, and they have many stories to tell, both as players and as commentators for Test Match Special. From their days as schoolboy cricketers, learning the ropes, to the shenanigans of the county circuit, and now their careers as commentators, they have seen it all.Joined by colleagues from TMS such as Isa Guha, Ebony Rainford Brent, Alison Mitchell, Carlos Brathwaite and Aatif Nawaz, Aggers and Tuffers share the highlights, mishaps and moments of brilliance and emotion that they have witnessed and experienced on pitches around the world.

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Book SynopsisThe long-running television series Supernatural is now an illustrated tarot deck! Featuring original artwork inspired by classic tarot iconography, the 78-card deck includes all your favorite characters from Sam and Dean to Bobby Singer to Castiel to Crowley. The deck also comes with a helpful guidebook explaining the meaning of each card as well as a few simple spreads for easy readings. It's the perfect gift for Supernatural fans and tarot enthusiasts alike!

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Book SynopsisFor readers of Nora Ephron, Tina Fey, and David Sedaris, this hilarious, poignant, and extremely frank collection of personal essays confirms Lena Dunham the acclaimed creator, producer, and star of HBO's Girls' as one of the brightest and most original writers working today.If I could take what I've learned and make one menial job easier for you, or prevent you from having the kind of sex where you feel you must keep your sneakers on in case you want to run away during the act, then every misstep of mine was worthwhile. I'm already predicting my future shame at thinking I had anything to offer you, but also my future glory in having stopped you from trying an expensive juice cleanse or thinking that it was your fault when the person you are dating suddenly backs away, intimidated by the clarity of your personal mission here on earth. No, I am not a sexpert, a psychologist, or a dietician. I am not a mother of three or the owner of a successful hosiery franchise. But I am a girl withTrade Review‘It’s not Lena Dunham’s candour that makes me gasp. Rather, it’s her writing – which is full of surprises where you least expect them. This is a fine, subversive book’ David Sedaris ‘Always funny, sometimes wrenching, these essays are a testament to the creative wonder that is Lena Dunham’ Judy Blume ‘Dunham’s writing is just as smart, honest, sophisticated, dangerous, and charming as her work on ‘Girls’. Its essential quality is a kind of joyful super-awareness: of herself, the world, the human. Reading her makes you glad to be in the world, and glad that she’s in it with you’ George Saunders ‘Very few women have become famous for being who they actually are, nuanced and imperfect. When honesty happens, it’s usually couched in self-ridicule or self-help. Dunham doesn’t apologise like that – she simply tells her story as if it might be interesting. The result is shocking and radical because it is utterly familiar. ‘Not That Kind of Girl’ is hilarious, artful, and staggeringly intimate; I read it shivering with recognition’ Miranda July ‘Frank, fearless and funny … made me want to cry out with thanks that a talented, intelligent woman has said and done worse things than I have and is repeating them without a scrap of shame … ‘Not That Kind of Girl’ is funny, empowering and as good a millennial guide for navigating and laughing at your foggy adolescence and murky twenties as there can be. I only wish it had been around earlier’ Sunday Times ‘I love Lena’s book … more shocking than I was expecting, sadder and more beautiful – anyway; within a few pages … I’m charmed, anxious, furious and totally committed’ Nina Stibbe, Observer ‘Very funny … and imbues the gloom with hope … “Having it all” need not mean hitting narrow markers of success – the perfect job/man/body – but instead being able to own your experiences: the good, the bad, the ugly. All of it’ Independent ‘Dunham’s first book is seldom less than very funny’ Iona McLaren, Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisTHE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Ant and Dec hold a special place in the hearts of TV viewers everywhere. This is their epic story, with never-before-seen photography and the very best tales from their 30 years in TV. Ant: As the old Chinese proverb says, ''Good things come in pairs''.Dec: And as another Chinese proverb says, ''If you''ve been in a double act with your best mate for thirty years, why not write a book about all your most memorable moments in three decades of showbusiness?''Ant: Less catchy that one, isn''t it?Dec: But no less true. And after three decades together, we''re writing that book. Covering everything from a pirate radio storyline in Byker Grove through to the biggest shows on telly, this is our story.Ant: Thirty years, eh? Amazing.Dec: Absolutely. Especially when you consider we are both still 27 years old.Fro

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Book SynopsisSpanning 1979-1987, The Fry Chronicles charts Stephen Fry''s arrival at Cambridge up to his thirtieth birthday. ''Heartbreaking, a delight, a lovely, comfy book'' The Times ''Perfect prose and excruciating honesty. A grand reminiscence of college and theatre and comedyland in the 1980s, with tone-perfect anecdotes and genuine readerly excitement. What Fry does, essentially, is tell us who he really is. Above all else, a thoughtful book. And namedroppy too, and funny, and marbled with melancholy'' Observer ''Arguably the greatest living Englishman'' Independent on Sunday ''Extremely enjoyable'' Sunday Times ''Fry''s linguistic facility remains one of the Wildean wonders of the new media age. The patron saint of British intelligence'' Daily TelegraphWelcome to Stephen Fry''s The Fry Chronicles, one of the boldest, bravest, most revealing and heartfelt accounts of a man''s formativ

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Book SynopsisThis book covers both the artistry and craftsmanship of cinematography and visual storytelling. Few art forms are as tied to their tools and technology as is cinematography. Take your mastery of these new tools, techniques, and roles to the next level with this cutting-edge roadmap from author and filmmaker Blain Brown.This 4th edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to include detailed information on the latest lighting and camera equipment, as well as expanded and updated discussion on the following areas: shooting on a budget, color spaces with emphasis on the new UHD standards, the decision-making process in choosing what lights and equipment to use, considerations concerning power issues, safety and what electrical supply is needed for various types of lights, an examination of the cinematographerâs role in preproduction, and much more. Topics Include:â Visual storytellingâ Continuity and coverageâ Cameras and digital sensorsâ The tools and basics of film lightingâ Methods of shooting a sceneâ Continuity and coverageâ Exposureâ Colorâ Understanding digital imagesâ Using linear, gamma, and log videoâ Image control and grading on the setâ Data management and the DITâ Optics and focusâ Camera movementâ Set operationsâ Green screen, high speed, and other topics.Whether you are a student of filmmaking, someone just breaking into the business, working in the field and looking to move up the ladder, or an experienced filmmaker updating your knowledge of tools and techniques, this book provides both the artistic background of visual language and also the craft of shooting for continuity, lighting tools and methods, and the technical side of capturing images on digital or on film.The companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/brown) features additional material, including lighting demonstrations, basic methods of lighting, methods of shooting a scene, using diffusion, and other topics.Trade Review'It’s been a painful transition from film to digital for many cinematographers. Brown takes the mystery out of it and presents the technical aspects of this change seamlessly. It is, after all, about art!'Judy Irola, ASC, Conrad Hall Chair in Cinematography and Color Timing, USC School of Cinematic Arts'As a practicing cinematographer who also teaches, I consider The Filmmaker’s Guide to Digital Imaging essential reading for my students. Blain Brown demystifies the technical processes of digital cinematography from the most basic to the more complex. Given the recent rapid development in this field, working professionals too will find this is a must-have guide. I’m one of them.Anthony Jannelli, Head of Graduate Cinematography, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University‘Just when you think a textbook can’t get any better, Brown comes up with this. Explanatory diagrams and illustrations from films give insight into the thought process and methods of the cinematographer. Brown illuminates both the large gestures and the finer points of the art and craft of cinematography.’James Henderson, Filmmaker/photographer/educator‘This is a welcome updated version of Cinematography: Theory and Practice, which keeps the traditional approaches to camerawork, and includes additional chapters on technological developments, such as Cameras, Image Control including a section on LUTs, and DIT & Workflow. This is an essential book for teaching camera techniques to students in the changing world of cinematography technologies.’Jeremy Bubb, Chair of NAHEMI. Filmmaker, and Academic.'It’s been a painful transition from film to digital for many cinematographers. Brown takes the mystery out of it and presents the technical aspects of this change seamlessly. It is, after all, about art!'Judy Irola, ASC, Conrad Hall Chair in Cinematography and Color Timing, USC School of Cinematic Arts'As a practicing cinematographer who also teaches, I consider The Filmmaker’s Guide to Digital Imaging essential reading for my students. Blain Brown demystifies the technical processes of digital cinematography from the most basic to the more complex. Given the recent rapid development in this field, working professionals too will find this is a must-have guide. I’m one of them.Anthony Jannelli, Head of Graduate Cinematography, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University‘Just when you think a textbook can’t get any better, Brown comes up with this. Explanatory diagrams and illustrations from films give insight into the thought process and methods of the cinematographer. Brown illuminates both the large gestures and the finer points of the art and craft of cinematography.’James Henderson, Filmmaker/photographer/educator‘This is a welcome updated version of Cinematography: Theory and Practice, which keeps the traditional approaches to camerawork, and includes additional chapters on technological developments, such as Cameras, Image Control including a section on LUTs, and DIT & Workflow. This is an essential book for teaching camera techniques to students in the changing world of cinematography technologies.’Jeremy Bubb, Chair of NAHEMI; Filmmaker, and AcademicTable of Contents'It’s been a painful transition from film to digital for many cinematographers. Brown takes the mystery out of it and presents the technical aspects of this change seamlessly. It is, after all, about art!'Judy Irola, ASC, Conrad Hall Chair in Cinematography and Color Timing, USC School of Cinematic Arts'As a practicing cinematographer who also teaches, I consider The Filmmaker’s Guide to Digital Imaging essential reading for my students. Blain Brown demystifies the technical processes of digital cinematography from the most basic to the more complex. Given the recent rapid development in this field, working professionals too will find this is a must-have guide. I’m one of them.'Anthony Jannelli, Head of Graduate Cinematography, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University‘Just when you think a textbook can’t get any better, Brown comes up with this. Explanatory diagrams and illustrations from films give insight into the thought process and methods of the cinematographer. Brown illuminates both the large gestures and the finer points of the art and craft of cinematography.’James Henderson, Filmmaker/photographer/educator‘This is a welcome updated version of Cinematography: Theory and Practice, which keeps the traditional approaches to camerawork, and includes additional chapters on technological developments, such as Cameras and Image Control including a section on LUTs, and DIT & Workflow. This is an essential book for teaching camera techniques to students in the changing world of cinematography technologies.’Jeremy Bubb, Chair of NAHEMI; Filmmaker, and Academic

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Book Synopsis Everything you need to know about Britain''s longest-running and most popular soap is found here in this impressive book. Celebrating 60 years since the show''s creation, this book is an exhaustive, compelling and entertaining history packed full of features and rare imagery. It takes you through every year in a unique timeline that highlights key plot lines, signficant production events, together with an impressive amount of photography. You''ll discover features on characters, famous actors, royal visits, births, deaths, marriages and murders, together with interviews with key actors, producers and production staff. There are even QR codes so you can not only read about iconic scenes, but view them as well.A special section on the show''s creator Tony Warren, shows how the programme evolved from page to screen and is illustrated with rare imagery and artefacts from his own archive. There are even special gatefold pages that open out showing how the set has dev

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Book SynopsisThis updated edition of a best-selling classic shows you how to structure your visuals as carefully as a writer structures a story or composers structure their music. The Visual Story teaches you how to design and control the structure of your production using the basic visual components of space, line, shape, tone, color, movement, and rhythm. You can use these components to effectively convey moods and emotions, create a visual style, and utilize the important relationship between the visual and the story structures.Using over 700 color illustrations, author Bruce Block explains how understanding the connection between story and visual structures will guide you in the selection of camera angles, lenses, actor staging, composition, set design and locations, lighting, storyboard planning, camera coverage, and editing. The Visual Story is an ideal blend of theory and practice. The concepts and examples in this new edition will benefit students learning cinematic Trade Review 'Bruce Block masterfully deconstructs visual storytelling. Exposure to his material is essential for all students of cinema. This book will make you a better filmmaker.'American Film Institute'Bruce's class taught me a key lesson on how to approach filmmaking as a language. Once I understood visual storytelling through that lens, it fundamentally shifted the way I experienced and created films. It not only illuminated the elemental process of adapting words to images, but also guided me to a deeper awareness of how to construct a story.'Sam Esmail, creator, producer, writer and director of Mr. Robot and Homecoming'Bruce Block has a unique knowledge and understanding of the visual structure of film. The Visual Story is the only book of its kind. It will literally teach you to become a better storyteller through the use of visuals.'Nancy Meyers, producer, writer, director of Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday, It’s Complicated, The Intern'Bruce Block is a legend and a dynamic human being who understands the visual story medium like no other. After taking his class during my time at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts Director’s program, I gained invaluable knowledge on how to clearly articulate my vision for my films, in my scripts and on set. Bruce’s techniques are 100% applicable to every scenario I’ve been in during physical production. From the climactic barn sequence in Burning Sands (which we had to shoot in less than four hours) to the scary visuals in The First Purge, I was able to draw on the techniques I learned from Bruce to create a unique vision for both films. By working in concert with my DP and my crew, I was able to get the shots I needed efficiently and effectively. I’m thankful to Bruce for helping me grow as a filmmaker and I recommend this book to any storyteller who wants to take their visual storytelling to the next level.'Gerard McMurray, director The First Purge; producer, writer, director Burning Sands'I spend much of my time in pre-production quoting Bruce Block to my cinematographers, production designers, costume designers and editors. In all my years in the business I’ve never found a clearer, more useful articulation of film grammar.'Jay Roach, producer, director of Bombshell, Trumbo, Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents, The Austin Powers films'Bruce Block’s in-depth understanding of visual structure is inspirational to those working in animation. This reference source is invaluable and essential for any artist.'Walt Disney Television Animation'Bruce Block’s work gives the visual storyteller a framework for making story-driven decisions, not just visual choices. It gives the filmmaker tools to create harmony and counterpoint between the story structure and its visual realization on the screen.'Randy Nelson, founding Dean of Pixar University at Pixar Animation Studios'You hold in your hand a key to understanding the complex and ever changing world of modern cinema.'Charles Shyer, writer, director Alfie, Father of the Bride I and II, Baby Boom'No matter what kind of visual storyteller you are, whether a filmmaker, photographer, or graphic designer, Bruce Block explains how visual narrative works in a way that is clear and accessible. 'David Pagani, Creative Director-On Air, DIRECTV'Bruce Block is legendary in the field of broadcast design. His profound insight into the art of visual storytelling will forever change the way you work.'Dan Pappalardo, Executive Creative Director/Partner, Troika Design Group'I think every cinematographer-in-training should read this book. It will teach them how important collaboration with others in the crew is by having an overall concept of all that goes into the creation of the Visual Story.'Rexford Metz, ASC'His book is a sort of Elements of Style for filmmakers, and any screenwriter, director or cinematographer with a point of view will find a great deal of creative inspiration in The Visual Story's guide to the fundamentals of the craft. The Visual Story makes the very convincing argument that all of these media require precise, motivated visual designs in order to be effective - and that having a point to make or a story to tell is only half the battle.'American Cinematographer Magazine'In a great story - and in a great speech - there is ebb and flow, there is silence and there may be thunder. In a wonderful book about the power of the visual in storytelling by Bruce Block, the author uses these three basics of story - Exposition, Climax, Resolution - to show the link between visual structure and story structure.' Garr Reynolds, author Presentation Zen'Bruce Block masterfully deconstructs visual storytelling. Exposure to his material is essential for all students of cinema. This book will make you a better filmmaker.'American Film Institute'Bruce's class taught me a key lesson on how to approach filmmaking as a language. Once I understood visual storytelling through that lens, it fundamentally shifted the way I experienced and created films. It not only illuminated the elemental process of adapting words to images, but also guided me to a deeper awareness of how to construct a story.'Sam Esmail, creator, producer, writer and director of Mr. Robot and Homecoming'Bruce Block has a unique knowledge and understanding of the visual structure of film. The Visual Story is the only book of its kind. It will literally teach you to become a better storyteller through the use of visuals.'Nancy Meyers, producer, writer, director of Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday, It’s Complicated, The Intern'Bruce Block is a legend and a dynamic human being who understands the visual story medium like no other. After taking his class during my time at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts Director’s program, I gained invaluable knowledge on how to clearly articulate my vision for my films, in my scripts and on set. Bruce’s techniques are 100% applicable to every scenario I’ve been in during physical production. From the climactic barn sequence in Burning Sands (which we had to shoot in less than four hours) to the scary visuals in The First Purge, I was able to draw on the techniques I learned from Bruce to create a unique vision for both films. By working in concert with my DP and my crew, I was able to get the shots I needed efficiently and effectively. I’m thankful to Bruce for helping me grow as a filmmaker and I recommend this book to any storyteller who wants to take their visual storytelling to the next level.'Gerard McMurray, director The First Purge; producer, writer, director Burning Sands'I spend much of my time in pre-production quoting Bruce Block to my cinematographers, production designers, costume designers and editors. In all my years in the business I’ve never found a clearer, more useful articulation of film grammar.'Jay Roach, producer, director of Bombshell, Trumbo, Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents, The Austin Powers films'Bruce Block’s in-depth understanding of visual structure is inspirational to those working in animation. This reference source is invaluable and essential for any artist.'Walt Disney Television Animation'Bruce Block’s work gives the visual storyteller a framework for making story-driven decisions, not just visual choices. It gives the filmmaker tools to create harmony and counterpoint between the story structure and its visual realization on the screen.'Randy Nelson, founding Dean of Pixar University at Pixar Animation Studios'You hold in your hand a key to understanding the complex and ever changing world of modern cinema.'Charles Shyer, writer, director Alfie, Father of the Bride I and II, Baby Boom'No matter what kind of visual storyteller you are, whether a filmmaker, photographer, or graphic designer, Bruce Block explains how visual narrative works in a way that is clear and accessible. 'David Pagani, Creative Director-On Air, DIRECTV'Bruce Block is legendary in the field of broadcast design. His profound insight into the art of visual storytelling will forever change the way you work.'Dan Pappalardo, Executive Creative Director/Partner, Troika Design Group'I think every cinematographer-in-training should read this book. It will teach them how important collaboration with others in the crew is by having an overall concept of all that goes into the creation of the Visual Story.'Rexford Metz, ASC'His book is a sort of Elements of Style for filmmakers, and any screenwriter, director or cinematographer with a point of view will find a great deal of creative inspiration in The Visual Story's guide to the fundamentals of the craft. The Visual Story makes the very convincing argument that all of these media require precise, motivated visual designs in order to be effective - and that having a point to make or a story to tell is only half the battle.'American Cinematographer Magazine'In a great story - and in a great speech - there is ebb and flow, there is silence and there may be thunder. In a wonderful book about the power of the visual in storytelling by Bruce Block, the author uses these three basics of story - Exposition, Climax, Resolution - to show the link between visual structure and story structure.' Garr Reynolds, author Presentation ZenTable of ContentsACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER ONE - THE BASIC VISUAL COMPONENTS; CHAPTER TWO - CONTRAST & AFFINITY; CHAPTER THREE - SPACE: Part One, SPACE: Part Two; CHAPTER FOUR - LINE & SHAPE; CHAPTER FIVE - TONE ; CHAPTER SIX - COLOR; CHAPTER SEVEN - MOVEMENT; CHAPTER EIGHT - RHYTHM; CHAPTER NINE - STORY & VISUAL STRUCTURES; CHAPTER TEN - PRACTICE, NOT THEORY; APPENDIX; BIBLIOGRAPHY; ILLUSTRATION CREDITS; INDEX

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Book SynopsisWhen Twin Peaks debuted on the ABC network on the night of April 8, 1990, thirty-five million viewers tuned in to some of the most unusual television of their lives. Centered on an eccentric, coffee-loving FBI agent's investigation into the murder of a small town teen queen, Twin Peaks brought the aesthetic of arthouse cinema to a prime time television audience and became a cult sensation in the process.Part of Twin Peaks' charm was its unforgettable soundtrack by Angelo Badalamenti, a longtime musical collaborator of film director and Twin Peaks co-creator David Lynch. Badalamenti's evocative music, with its haunting themes and jazzy moodscapes, served as a constant in a narrative that was often unhinged and went on to become one of the most popular and influential television soundtracks of all time. How did a unique collaborative process between a director and composer result in a perfectly postmodern soundtrack that ran the gamut of musical styles from jaTrade ReviewThe Soundtrack from Twin Peaks book is thoroughly enjoyable. It is music I know backwards, but it gives me all kinds of new trajectories and connections ... This is the strength of the [33 1/3] series. * Manchester Review of Books *Norelli clearly has an enormous love for the subject and is skilled in being able to identify how Lynch has used the music to heighten the emotional impact of his show. The book is as much for the film student as it is the music lover ... [It] offers an excellent way to find one’s way back into the woods and enjoy a truly unique and evocative aural experience. * We Are Cult *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Track Listing Welcome to Twin Peaks Beautiful Darkness There’s Always Music in the Air Falling Wrapped in Plastic She’s Full of Secrets Freshly Squeezed I’ll See You Again in 25 Years Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisSince its release in 2020 Emily in Paris has received some criticism from journalists and Parisians for being ridiculously unrealistic...nevertheless, its global popularity has established it as a flagship Netflix show, which narrates most entertainingly the fairytale of Emily Cooper, a Millenial/Gen Z American in Paris, played by Lily Collins. One could say that Emily has the size and charm of Audrey Hepburn and the irreverent style of the girl from Chicago. The Emily in Paris series is a visual feast that unveils all the Parisian codes: must-see iconic sites, trendy ?m?as-tu vu?? spots, haute couture and snobbery, and, of course, exquisite food! Aerial views, night shots of the City of Light, rooftops and café terraces place Paris as the central character along with Emily of course. Thanks to Paris, Emily?s life is about to bloom. She?ll take her Parisian sexual awakening and career development into her very own American hands! In this book, you will find the best quotes from the first three series, and the wit and charm will stylishly inspire you and make you smile. This is the perfect gift for any fans of the hit Netflix series!

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Book SynopsisSee how much you and your family know about the Beeb with this lively and fun official puzzle book on the BBC.Trade ReviewA great gift for BBC listeners and viewers - an information packed book... Thoroughly enjoyable. * Woman And Home *Table of ContentsIntroduction Timeline BBC Radio BBC Television Entertainment Drama Comedy Soap Opera Sport Music Factual Children’s Television LifestyleNews, Weather and Current Affairs Technology Answers

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Book SynopsisIn this book Richard Ayoade -- actor, writer, director, and amateur dentist -- reflects on his cinematic legacy as only he can: in conversation with himself. Over ten brilliantly insightful and often erotic interviews, Ayoade examines Ayoade fully and without mercy, leading a breathless investigation into this once-in-a-generation visionary. They have called their book Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey. Take the journey, and your life will never be the same again.

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Book SynopsisFull-colour, handy guide to more than 60 of the most popular film and TV locations in Scotland. Striking images and detailed descriptions allow for a comprehensive guide to Scotland's most recognisable filming sites in a convenient, travel-sized guide.Follow the journeys your favourite characters undertook from Hogwarts to Gotham City, Skyfall to Lallybroch, as this guide covers the best Scotland has to offer Hollywood and Bollywood.This map features:Full coverage of the road, stations, and streets of ScotlandScenic images and detailed descriptions of famous filming locationsLocations include: Harry Potter, James Bond, The Da Vinci Code, Still Game, Outlander, Good Omens, and The CrownIdeal companion to a sat-nav it enables route planning and route sense-checking

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Book Synopsis THE MASSIVE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A powerful, heart-warming and inspiring memoir from the UK''s most famous and beloved vet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - star of the Channel 4 series The Supervet. Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel''s childhood was spent tending to the cattle and sheep, the hay and silage, the tractors and land, his beloved sheepdog Pirate providing solace from the bullies that plagued him at school. It was this bond with Pirate, and a fateful night spent desperately trying to save a newborn lamb, that inspired Noel to enter the world of veterinary science - and set him on the path to becoming The Supervet.Now, in this long-awaited memoir, Noel recounts this often-surprising journey that sees him leaving behind a farm animal practice in rural Ireland to set up Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey, one of the most advanced small animal specialist centres in the world. We

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Book Synopsis THE HEART-WARMING AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY BARBARA WINDSOR CHRONICLING HER EARLY CHILDHOOD IN LONDON''S EAST END TO RECEIVING A DBE IN 2000''A whopping, no-holds-barred rollercoaster of a book'' Mail on Sunday`Barbara Windsor emerges from these pages as a personality both strong and sunny'' Sunday TelegraphBorn in the East End of London just before the war, Barbara Windsor made her first stage appearance at the age of 13. From her early roles as the original Carry On dolly bird to her longest role as Peggy Mitchell in the award-winning BBC drama EastEnders, her spectacular success in theatre, film and TV has made her a British icon - the Cockney kid with a dazzling smile and talent to match.Here, for the first time, she talks in depth about the people and events that have shaped her career: her lonely childhood, her doomed marriage to Ronnie Knight, her legendary affairs, how she never letTrade ReviewA whopping, no-holds-barred rollercoaster of a book * Mail on Sunday *Barbara Windsor emerges from these pages as a personality both strong and sunny * Sunday Telegraph *By living up to its title alone it makes a nonsense of every other showbiz bleat 'n' brag ever put to paper * Julie Burchill *Infinitely more interesting than the sentimental schmaltz we have read about her before * Lynn Barber, Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTitan’s three bestselling Firefly titles collected together at last, just in time for the 10th anniversary of Joss Whedon’s beloved series. This huge, 544 page full colour volume is simply one of the most lavish books ever produced for a TV show, and is presented in a foil-stamped leather-effect binding. Plus, as an exclusive bonus for this edition, a pocket at the back of the book contains 9 frameable photo prints of the cast, featuring rare and previously unseen images, and a facsimile of one of the prop banknotes used in the show.

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Book SynopsisA career-spanning introduction to the award-winning director of Small Axe, with contributions from Paul Gilroy, Hamza Walker and more Declared by Time "one of the most influential people in the world" in 2014, British filmmaker Steve McQueen (born 1969) first presented his work in galleries and museums in the early 1990s, with installations and films influenced by Warhol and French New Wave. (An early friendship with Okwui Enwezor was also formative.) His first major work was Bear (1993), in which two naked men (one of them McQueen) exchange glances that can be interpreted as either flirtatious or threatening. Today McQueen is best known for award-winning films such as Widows (2018), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), Shame (2011) and Hunger (2008). More recently, he directed the five-part film series Small Axe (2020), about London’s Black community and the British Caribbean experience. In 2021, a three-part documentary series, Uprising, Black Power: A British Story of Resistance and Subnormal: A British Scandal (2021) were released as a companion to Small Axe, covering the Civil Rights Movement in the UK. Published for McQueen’s solo exhibition at Pirelli HangarBicocca, this comprehensive survey features several of the artist’s most iconic films from the past two decades, as well as an in-depth exploration of his new work. It includes critical texts on McQueen’s oeuvre by art historians and curators, among them Paul Gilroy and Solveig Nelson, as well as a conversation between the artist and Hamza Walker.

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Book SynopsisA much-anticipated biography—twenty years in the making—of the entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture.In 2002, Bill Zehme landed one of the most coveted assignments for a magazine writer: an interview with Johnny Carson—the only one he’d granted since retiring from hosting The Tonight Show a decade earlier. Zehme was tapped for the Esquire feature story thanks to his years of legendary celebrity profiles, and the resulting piece portrayed Carson as more human being than showbiz legend. Shortly after Carson’s death in 2005 and urged on by many of those closest to Carson, Zehme signed a contract to do an expansive biography. He toiled on the book for nearly a decade—interviewing dozens of Carson’s colleagues and friends and filling up a storage locker with his voluminous research—before a cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatments halted his progress. When he died in 20

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Book SynopsisEncompassing the thirty-five year span between the initial development of film technology in the mid-1890s and the adoption of synchronized sound in the late 1920s, the cinema''s silent era is both one of the most important epochs of film history and one of the most misunderstood within the popular imagination. In this brief and readable account, these formative decades come vividly to life. Covering the full scope of the silent era-from the invention of motion pictures to the rise of the Hollywood studios-and touching on films and filmmakers from every corner of the globe, Silent Film: A Very Short Introduction offers a window into film''s first years as a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. From groundbreaking early shorts to the masterpieces of the cinema''s classical era, from street-corner nickelodeons to grand movie palaces, from slapstick to the avant-garde, the silent era''s artistic abundance and global variety are here put on full display. In the story of silent film, we see not just the origins of a new culture industry but also a legacy of imagination and innovation that continues to profoundly influence the cinema even to this day.ABOUT THE SERIES:The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsIntroduction: All Film is Silent Film Chapter 1: The Three Ages of Silent Film Chapter 2: A Global Cinema Chapter 3: Making Films in the Silent Era Chapter 4: Watching Films in the Silent Era Epilogue: The Secret Afterlife of Silent Film References Filmography Further Reading

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Bestseller All Michael Parkinson really wanted to do was play cricket for Yorkshire and England. However, he soon realised that to be paid to watch films, football and cricket would be the best way to spend life, and he became a journalist. Television beckoned and for three decades Parkinson interviewed the movers and shakers of the late twentieth century, making his television programme the must-see event of the week. In singing with Bing Crosby, dancing with Billy Connolly, flirting with Miss Piggy and sparring with Muhammad Ali, Parkinson proved himself one of the most engaging and durable hosts in both Britain and Australia. In Parky he recalls a full life with honesty, insight and humour.Praise for Parky: ''Nothing less than riveting.'' Mirror''Joyous'' Telegraph''Wonderfully readable'' Daily Mail ''One of the finest broadcasters of aTrade ReviewI recommend it heavily. It's a wonderful book * Melvyn Bragg *Wonderfully readable... packed with revelations and insight, and offer an unrivalled glimpse into the lives of practically every giant personality of the past three decades * Daily Mail *Nothing less than riveting * Mirror *Parky's book is a joyous, breezy read, as much for the improbability of his early escapades as for his backstage anecdotes about the stars. It is also beautifully written * Daily Telegraph *The early chapters about his childhood and early career ... are disarmingly modest and offer a proper glimpse into another world * Independent *Crisp and detailed prose ... with an especially impressive account of a pre-second world war childhood in the north * Mark Lawson, Guardian *Funny and self-deprecating and just as laid-back as he is on camera * Boyd Tonkin, Independent *

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Book SynopsisHow to celebrate and embrace the things the make you different, by Tasha Ghouri, disability advocate and Love Island's first deaf contestant.

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Book SynopsisEach entry in this comprehensive book celebrates another corner of the Friends universe and offers new discoveries and facts concerning cherished characters and themes. From every time Joey says, How you doin''? to memorable holiday episodes, each list will delight fans and remind them why Friends is one of the most beloved comedy series of all time. Lists include:* Family Trees * Chick and Duck Appearances * Every Time Ross Says, We were on a break!* Ugly Naked Guy''s Activities* Chandler''s Top Four Reasons to Get Married* Phoebe''s Songs* Imaginary Things on Joey''s Resumé* Ross''s Spray Tan Disaster* Janice''s Appearances* Guest Star Appearances And more!Including full-colour photos and visuals throughout, The Friends Book of Lists is an officially licensed must-have collector''s item for the ultimate Friends fan.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the women of Star Wars with this tiny book of quotes from the galaxy’s greatest Jedi, villains, scoundrels, and more!Hold thrilling adventures in the palm of your hand, with this pocket-sized tribute to incredible Star Wars women! The perfect gift for any Star Wars fan, this tiny book is a fun homage to the indelible women of the Star Wars galaxy. • BELOVED MOMENTS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND: With its 1.34” x 1.73” size, this tiny book packs a galaxy’s worth of adventure into a pocket-sized format. • ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS: Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Legendary Women features art and quotes from Leia Organa, Rey Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Fennec Shand, Bo-Katan Kryze, Rose Tico, Jyn Erso, Doctor Aphra, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane, and more. • DECOR AND DISPLAY: A ribbon marker doubles as a hanger to let you use this tiny book as an ornament or as decoration. The beautiful and sturdy slipcase turns a delightful book into a treasured keepsake. • COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: A tiny but thrilling companion to your collection, Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Legendary Women is an epic addition to Insight Editions’ line of tiny books, including Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Grogu, Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Jedi, and Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Sith.

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Book SynopsisThis grimoire from the baddest witch around will teach potential slayers and aspiring wiccans everything they'll ever need to know about magic in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Every good witch has a grimoire, and Willow Rosenberg is no exception. The Official Grimoire is the first and only truly comprehensive collection of every magical moment from all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, humorously narrated by beloved resident witch Willow Rosenberg. Completely illustrated and annotated by the rest of the gang, this book of spells is a unique keepsake for fans of the Buffy-verse and an incredible celebration of the show's 20-year legacy.

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Book SynopsisMunch your way through Star Wars with this baking cookbook filled with recipes inspired by the films, television series, and more. Featuring recipes that will transport you from Dagobah to Kashyyyk, these pies, cakes, and other treats will immerse you in the Star Wars galaxy. Bakers of all skill levels will be able to enjoy this cookbook, whether you're a Padawan or a Jedi Master. A must-have for your kitchen, this cookbook is bound to delight all Star Wars fans.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most acclaimed and popular television series of all time, Breaking Bad left an indelible imprint on the imaginations of viewers around the world. Walter White’s transformation from high school chemistry teacher to meth kingpin has inspired thousands of artists to creatively reinterpret the show’s stark, stylish visuals and unforgettable characters. 99.1% Pure: The Breaking Bad Artbook brings together an electrifying collection of art from around the globe, personally curated by show creator Vince Gilligan and the Breaking Bad team. Featuring a dazzling array of styles, this one of-a-kind book is the ultimate tribute to the series and its seismic impact on popular culture.

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Book SynopsisThe untold story of the greatest band of all time''s real X factor, that special something which elevated them above all their competitors - the Beatles'' COMEDY. The hilarious story of John, Paul, George and Ringo''s classic films, cartoons, audio comedy - even panto! Illuminating and delightful. Stephen Fry

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Book SynopsisRed light . . . green light . . . let the games begin! This ferociously entertaining coloring book features over 70 illustrations of your favorite scenes from the Emmy–winning, mega-hit Netflix series Squid Game.Explore the world of Squid Game in this first-ever official Squid Game coloring book with terrifying adult versions of well-known children’s games, like tug-of-war, marbles, and red light green light--just be careful not to color out of the lines.Featuring over 70 original illustrations and thick paper, this coloring book offers you a way to relive the most dramatic moments from the hugely popular Netflix show.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller about two guys who went out for coffee and dreamed up Seinfeld—“A wildly entertaining must-read not only for Seinfeld fans but for anyone who wants a better understanding of how television series are made” (Booklist, starred review).Comedians Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld never thought anyone would watch their sitcom about a New York comedian sitting around talking to his friends. But against all odds, viewers did watch—first a few and then many, until nine years later nearly forty million Americans were tuning in weekly. Fussy Jerry, neurotic George, eccentric Kramer, and imperious Elaine—people embraced them with love. Seinfeldia, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong’s intimate history is full of gossipy details, show trivia, and insights into how famous episodes came to be. Armstrong celebrates the creators and fans of this American television phenomenon, bringing readeTrade Review***A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER*** "Her book, as if she were a marine biologist, is a deep dive...Perhaps the highest praise I can give Seinfeldia is that it made me want to buy a loaf of marbled rye and start watching again, from the beginning." —Dwight Garner, The New York Times “Even for those of us who imagine ourselves experts, Armstrong scatters delicious details throughout her book, like so many Jujyfruits we can’t resist… [I]n describing the making and writing of this singular show, Armstrong is queen of the castle. Her stories about “Seinfeld” are real — and they’re spectacular.” —Washington Post “Lively and illuminating. A wildly entertaining must-read not only for Seinfeld fans but for anyone who wants a better of understanding of how television series are made.” —Booklist, starred review “[S]avvy and engaging…the best way to enjoy “Seinfeldia” is to read the book with TV remote in hand, calling up episodes on Hulu as Ms. Armstrong adroitly recounts the back story of these still-captivating shows that were never, ever about nothing.” —Wall Street Journal "The heart of Armstrong’s book and its most engaging quality is how it all came to be: the Seinfeld rules of the road that seemed to be without rules; the actors who left their indelible mark (Bryan Cranston as dentist Tim Whatley, Teri Hatcher as one of Jerry’s “spectacular” girlfriends) and the parade of moments about nothing that really turned out to be something." —USA Today “Even as someone lucky enough to be on the show, I couldn’t put Seinfeldia down.” —Larry Thomas, “The Soup Nazi” “Armstrong's intimate, breezy history is full of gossipy details, show trivia, and insights into how famous episodes came to be. How nothing could become something or how a national TV audience learned to live in a Beckett-ian world. Perfect for Seinfeldians and newcomers alike.” —Kirkus Reviews “Armstrong offers a masterly look at one of the greatest shows. The research involved makes this a boon to television scholars, but Seinfeld enthusiasts will also enjoy this funny, highly readable book.” —Library Journal

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Book SynopsisIn the bestselling traditions of Seinfeldia and Top of the Rock comes a fascinating deep dive into the longest-running live-action sitcom in television history, from its humble beginnings to its evolution as a critically acclaimed cult classic comedy.Charlie, Dennis, Mac, Sweet Dee, and Frank are deplorable characters. They will never mature, become more self-aware, or less self-involved. That is what the creators of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are committed to—and that’s why the show’s millions of devoted fans have stuck with the cult comedy hit for over sixteen seasons and counting. Created in 2005 by stars Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day, unemployed actors with a pair of Law & Order guest appearances as the highlights of their collective resume, the frustrated trio drafted a homemade TV pilot. A few months and $200 later (the cost of videotapes, pizza for their friends who volunteered as extras, and a broomstick to tape their boom mic to), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was ready for its network debut. All major parties either passed or were interested but wanted creative control. And then came FX looking to shake up cable TV. Willing to allow McElhenney, Howerton, and Day complete freedom to deconstruct the traditional sitcom, new president John Landgraf agreed to take a chance. No one had any idea how big of a success it would be. With FX’s one creative note—the hiring of Danny DeVito—adding the final piece of the puzzle, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has enjoyed a steady climb to high ratings, critical acclaim, and a place in the cultural zeitgeist. Now, how the show and its creators have accomplished this is revealed with this in-depth, behind-the-scenes celebration. As thoughtful, provocative, and engaging as the show itself, this book also explores how the show has pushed the envelope and used absurdist comedy to explore major societal issues, including the #MeToo movement, LGBTQ+ rights, racism, and more. It also asks, what does the future hold for The Gang? It certainly won’t include the characters’ personal growth, but the show itself continues to move forward, adding to its dynamic history with each season.

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Book SynopsisGive the gift of inspirational Britney-inspired wisdom, humour and insight in this fabulous deck of 24 gift cards.Britney Spears: musician, pop star, entertainer. Modern icon. With a career spanning five presidents, multiple creative reinventions and over 100 million album sales, Britney''s superpower has always been the ability to come back again and again from highly publicised personal adversity. Her successes keep stacking up and her relevance has grown with each passing year, culminating in a game-changing Las Vegas residency, a shocking conservatorship battle and a powerful #FreeBritney support campaign. So it stands to reason: whenever you come to a crossroads in life, before making a decision just ask yourself: ''What would Britney do? Each illustrated card shares intuitive knowledge of how to move forward in your day with the help of messages drawn from Britney Spears'' most iconic moments. This deck celebrates the wit and wisdom of a musical ico

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Book SynopsisThe second volume of diaries from one of Britain''s best-loved national treasures. After a live performance at the Hollywood Bowl, The Pythons made their last performance together in 1983 in the hugely successful MONTY PYTHON''S MEANING OF LIFE. Writing and acting in films and television then took over much of Michael Palin''s life, culminating in the smash hit A FISH CALLED WANDA (for which he won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor), and the first of his celebrated television journeys for the BBC. He co-produced, wrote and played the lead in THE MISSIONARY opposite Maggie Smith, who also appeared with him in A PRIVATE FUNCTION, written by Alan Bennett. Such was Michael''s fame in the US that he was enticed into once again hosting Saturday Night Live (with his mother making a highly successful surprise guest appearance). Over the course of these diaries he films several more journeys for television and becomes chairman of the pressure group Transport 200

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Book SynopsisA candid and brilliantly funny memoir......of how a tall, shy youth from Weston-super-Mare went on to become a self-confessed comedy legend.En route, John Cleese describes his nerve-wracking first public appearance at St Peter’s Preparatory School at the age of eight and five-sixths;Trade ReviewVivid, ridiculously entertaining, and, at times, explosively funny... Cleese is a master of crisp comic prose: his elegant syntax and sudden absurdities would have PG Wodehouse raising a martini glass. So, Anyway... glows with fairness, kindness, gentleness and loyalty. -- Nicholas Barber * Sunday Express *Told with considerable charm and a refreshing amount of candour, the story is one of a vulnerable soul gradually finding a degree of security from behind a carapace of cutting wit... Remarkably warm and generous. -- Graham McCann * Times Literary Supplement *John Cleese’s memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author – smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny… A picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man. * Washington Post *So, Anyway… breaks away from the shallow conventions of the famous person's autobiography... The result is a book that is frequently hilarious, occasionally lyrical and always thoughtful. It is a fine and funny achievement. * Herald *Like having a long lunch with an amiable, slightly loony uncle. Who also happens to be John Cleese. -- Michael Ian Black * New York Times *

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