Television Books

Book SynopsisThe complete critical companion to AMC’s Emmy- and Golden Globe–nominated series Better Call Saul from the author of Breaking Bad 101 and The Sopranos Sessions'If you love Better Call Saul this book will be a great pal to hang out with while you muse upon it; if you like Better Call Saul then I think this book might make you love it!” —Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman)Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by the AV Club Timed to the 10th anniversary of the first season, this ultimate companion book serves as a guide to the series’ greatness and place in pop-culture history as fans kick off celebratory rewatches and new fans discover the series for the first time.Saul Goodman v. Jimmy McGill: The Better Call Saul Critical Companion collects chief TV critic at Rolling Stone Alan Sepinwall’s critical essays on every episode of the Emmy- and Golden Globe–nominated series. Sepinwall covered Better Call Saul from start to finish, and conducted exhaustive interviews with creator Vince Gilligan and stars Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seahorn, reproduced here alongside new interviews with series cocreator Peter Gould. ​Across six critically acclaimed seasons, Better Call Saul surprised audiences and subverted Breaking Bad fans’ expectations for what a prequel/sequel series could be. Bob Odenkirk reprised his role as the morally compromised defensive attorney and revealed the tragic and inevitable downfall of Jimmy McGill, a small-time con artist with big dreams and even bigger schemes. Audiences were introduced to now iconic characters, including Rhea Seahorn’s Kim and Michael McKean’s Chuck, as well as villains like Tony Dalton’s Lalo, who rivaled Breaking Bad’s most sinister creations.

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Book SynopsisThe NAB Engineering Handbook is the definitive resource for broadcast engineers. It provides in-depth information about each aspect of the broadcast chain from audio and video contribution through an entire broadcast facility all the way to the antenna. New topics include Ultra High Definition Television, Internet Radio Interfacing and Streaming, ATSC 3.0, Digital Audio Compression Techniques, Digital Television Audio Loudness Management, and Video Format and Standards Conversion. Important updates have been made to incumbent topics such as AM, Shortwave, FM and Television Transmitting Systems, Studio Lighting, Cameras, and Principles of Acoustics.The big-picture, comprehensive nature of the NAB Engineering Handbook will appeal to all broadcast engineerseveryone from broadcast chief engineers, who need expanded knowledge of all the specialized areas they encounter in the field, to technologists in specialized fields like IT and RF who are interested Table of Contents1.1 The Electromagnetic Spectrum- John Norgard and Gregory L. Best1.2 Fundamentals of Broadcast Coverage- Doug Vernier1.3 Distance and Bearing Calculations- Dane E. Ericksen2.1 Broadcast-Related Organizations and Information- Loren White2.2 Broadcast-Related Regulatory Considerations: Environmental, Aeronautical, Safety, Online- David Oxenford2.3 Frequency Coordination for Broadcast Auxiliary Services- Dane E. Ericksen2.4 Frequency Allocation for Broadcasting and the Broadcast Auxiliary Services- William R. Meintel2.5 Analog and Digital Terrestrial Radio Standards- Stanley Salek and Lawrie Hallett2.6 HF Shortwave Radio: Allocation, Design Methods, and Regulation- James E. O'Neal2.7 Worldwide Standards for Analog and Digital Television- Aldo G. Cugnini2.8 Digital Audio Standards and Practices- Chip Morgan, Randall Hoffner, and Tim Carroll2.9 Digital Video Standards and Practices- Karl J. Kuhn2.10 Broadcasting Emergency Information- Gary E.Timm 3.1 Broadcast Engineering Management- Norman R. Swan3.2 Broadcast Engineering Documentation Management- David M. Baden3.3 Systems Integration and Project Management- Stephen Pumple3.4 Managing Workplace and Environmental Hazards- David Maxson3.5 Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy- Robert D. Weller3.6 Broadcast Facility Security, Safety, Disaster Planning, and Recovery- Richard Rudman, Thomas G. Osenkowsky, and Joseph Pollet4.1 Principles of Acoustics and Noise Control for Broadcast Applications- Ronald Eligator4.2 Planning a Radio Studio or Audio Production Facility- Stephen Poole4.3 Microphones for Broadcast Applications- Ty Ford and Greg Silsby4.4 In-studio Audio Recording for Radio and TV- Rich Rarey and Jeff Brugger4.5 Telephone Network Interfacing- Kirk Harnack and Joe Talbot4.6 Radio Remote Broadcasts- Lorna White4.7 Radio Station Automation, Networks, and Audio Storage- Eugene Novacek4.8 Digital Audio Compression Technologies- Schuyler Quackenbush and Fred Wylie5.1 Principles of Light, Vision, and Photometry- Jerry Whitaker5.2 Planning a Video Production and TV Studio Facility; Systems, Principles, Design, Architecture Ralph S. Blackman and David Guerrero 5.3 Lighting for Television- Bill Marshall and Cindy Hutter Cavell5.4 Television Playout and Content Delivery- Peter Wharton5.5 Television Camera Systems- Michael Bergeron, Steven Mahrer, Idin Roshan, and Martin Marietta5.6 Camera Supports- Martin Marietta5.7 Closed Caption Services- Chris Homer5.8 Workflow and Professional Media Networks- Brad Gilmer5.9 Digital Asset Management- Wendy Allen5.10 ATSC 1.0 Encoding, Transport, and PSIP Systems- Richard Chernock, Matthew S. Goldman, and Chris Lennon5.11 Video Compression- Peter Symes and Matthew S. Goldman5.12 Video Recording, Servers, and Storage- Karl Paulsen5.13 Format and Standards Conversion- Paola Hobson5.14 Digital Television Audio Loudness Management- Jim Starzynski5.15 Weather Radar Systems- Baron Services, Inc.5.16 Television Graphics- Kevin Entrekin, Chris Kelly, and Paul Lacomb5.17 ENG, SNG, and Remote Video Production- Tom Jennings and Stephen Alhart 5.18 Television Audio: Analog and Digital Systems- Tim Carroll and Jeffrey Riedmiller5.19 Intercom and IFB Systems- Vinnie Macri and Kari Eythorsson5.20 Ultra-High Definition Television- Matthew S. Goldman6.1 Audio Contribution and Distribution Methods- Skip Pizzi and John Kean6.2 Video Contribution and Distribution Methods Cindy Hutter Cavell6.3 Satellite Uplinks and Downlinks for Contribution and Distribution- Sidney M. Skjei6.4 STL Systems for Radio and TV- Ernest M. Hickin, James H. Rooney III, and Doug Irwin6.5 Transmitter Remote Control and Monitoring Systems- Paul Shulins6.6 Fiber Optic Transmission Systems- Jeff Juniet7.1 Planning Radio Transmitter Facilities- Paul Shulins and Thomas R. Ray III7.2 Transmission Audio Processing- Robert Orban7.3 Internet Radio Interfacing and Streaming- Greg Ogonowski7.4 AM Radio Broadcasting- Thomas G. Osenkowsky7.5 Medium Wave (AM) Transmitters- Jeff Welton and John Stanley7.6 AM and FM IBOC Systems and Equipment- Jeff Detweiler7.7 Worldwide Digital Radio Systems- Kenneth E. Colwell7.8 Medium Wave AM Broadcast Antenna Systems- Ronald D. Rackley7.9 Antenna Coupling and Phasing Systems- Tom King, Bobby Cox, and James Moser7.10 AM Diplexing, Combining, and Filter System Design- Ronald D. Rackley7.11 Synchronous AM Broadcasting- Stephen F. Smith7.12 AM Antenna System Maintenance- John F. Warner7.13 Antenna System Moment Method Modeling- W. Cris Alexander7.14 FM Radio Broadcasting- Geoff N. Mendenhall and Tim Anderson7.15 VHF (FM) Radio Transmitters- Jeff Welton7.16 Radio Data System- Scott A. Wright and Alan W. Jurison7.17 FM Broadcast Antennas- Thomas B. Silliman and Eric R. Wandel7.18 FM Combining and Filter System Design- Robert A. Surette and Shively Labs7.19 FM and AM Translators and Boosters- Ron Castro7.20 HF Shortwave Radio- J. Fred Riley and John O. Stanley7.21 Hybrid Radio and the Radio DNS Open Standards- Nick Piggott8.1 Planning a Television Transmitter Facilit-y David Sanderford and Matthew A. Sanderford8.2 Analog Television Transmitters- Fred Baumgartner8.3 Digital Television Transmitters- Fred Baumgartner8.4 Next-Generation DTV Systems- Walter Fischer8.5 Single-Frequency Networks for DTV Systems- Walter Fischer8.6 Single-Frequency Networks (SFNs) for Television – Digital On-Channel Repeaters, Distributed Transmitters, and Distributed Translators- S. Merrill Weiss8.7 Television Antenna Systems- Andre J. Skalina8.8 Television Filters, Combiners, and RF Components: Broadcast Television Co-Location Site Management- Daniel S. Fallon, Shane O'Donoghue, and Peggy Miles9.1 Tower Design, Erection, and Maintenance- John Wahba9.2 Lightning Protection for Tower Structures- Edward A. Lobnitz9.3 Tower Lighting and Monitoring- Richard G. Hickey9.4 Transmission lines for AM, FM, HF, and TV Stations and Associated Systems- Phillip Young, Nicholas Paulin, and Bill Harland10.1 Audio Signal Analysis- Stanley Salek., Thomas Kite, David Mathew, and John Kean10.2 AM Radio Performance Measurements- David Maxson10.3 AM Radio Antenna System and Field Strength Measurements- Jack Sellmeyer10.4 FM Antenna Performance Measurements- Martyn Gregory and Peter Long10.5 FM Radio Field Strength Measurements- Clarence M. Beverage and William P. Weeks10.6 Digital Television Proof of Performance Measurements- Mark H. Bricker and Steve Ramer10.7 TV Transmission Line and Antenna System Measurements- Todd R. Loney and Stephen N. Heazlewood10.8 VHF and UHF Television Antenna Test Range Measurements- John L. Schadler 10.90 VHF and UHF Television Field Strength Measurements- Daniel M. Barton11.1 Electrical Power Systems, Specification, Conditioning, Fault Protection- John N. West11.2 Facility Grounding Practice and Lightning Protection- Jeff Welton11.3 Media Archives- James Snyder

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Book SynopsisTV's golden couple give us - fully and frankly - both sides of their fascinating and extraordinary life storiesTrade Review'A compelling look at a fascinating marriage... You won't want to put it down' -- She magazine 'Thoroughly entertaining and revealing' -- heat magazine 'Strikingly frank and open-hearted autobiography... intimate and exceptionally revealing' -- Daily Mail 'highly enjoyable... a must for all fans' -- Metro

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Book SynopsisAn unauthorised look at the philosophical issues raised in the Emmy Award-winning TV drama, House House is one of the top three television dramas on the air, pulling in more than 19 million viewers for each episode. House and Philosophy takes a deeper look at the issues it raises offering answers to the ethical questions viewers have about Dr.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments: What? You Want Me to Thank You? ix Introduction: Read Less, More TV: A Cranky, Slightly Rude Introduction 1 Henry Jacoby Part One “Humanity Is Overrated”: House on Life 1 Selfish, Base Animals Crawling Across the Earth: House and the Meaning of Life 5 Henry Jacoby 2 House and Sartre: “Hell Is Other People” 17 Jennifer L. McMahon 3 Is There a Superman in the House?: A Nietzschean Point of View 30 David Goldblatt 4 House and Moral Luck 39 Jane Dryden Part Two “Welcome to the End of the Thought Process:” House’s Logic and Method 5 The Logic of Guesswork in Sherlock Holmes and House 55 Jerold J. Abrams 6 It Explains Everything! 71 Barbara Anne Stock 7 The Sound of One House Clapping: The Unmannerly Doctor as Zen Rhetorician 84 Jeffrey C. Ruff and Jeremy Barris 8 “Being Nice Is Overrated”: House and Socrates on the Necessity of Conflict 98 Melanie Frappier 9 Is There a Daoist in the House? 112 Peter Vernezze Part Three “It Is the Nature of Medicine That You Are Going to Screw Up”: House And Ethical Principles 10 “You Care for Everybody”: Cameron’s Ethics of Care 125 Renee Kyle 11 To Intubate or Not to Intubate: House’s Principles and Priorities 137 Barbara Anne Stock and Teresa Blankmeyer Burke 12 House and Medical Paternalism: “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” 150 Mark R. Wicclair 13 If the End Doesn’t Justify the Means, Then What Does? 164 Catherine Sartin 14 House vs. Tritter: On the Clash of Theoretical and Practical Authority 174 Kenneth Ehrenberg Part Four “The Drugs Don’t Make Me High, They Make Me Neutral”: Virtues And Character on House 15 House and the Virtue of Eccentricity 187 John R. Fitzpatrick 16 Love: The Only Risk House Can’t Take 198 Sara Protasi 17 A Prescription for Friendship 209 Sara Waller 18 Diagnosing Character: A House Divided? 222 Heather Battaly and Amy Coplan Contributors: Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital Staff 239 Index: Index of Differential Diagnoses 247

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Book Synopsis'It's Number One - it's Top of the Pops'. It's not just the story of a long-running television programme. The story of Top of the Pops is the story of British popular music. It is the story of how a 6-week show turned into a pan-global phenomenon and how for 40 years, Top of the Pops was a British institution.Trade Review'While the programme itself is now gone, you can still relive those classic moments on the internet and the BBC. Though, if pressed, my vote would still be to bring Top of the Pops back to our television screens, where it belongs. But if that doesn't happen, then this 50th anniversary book, will tell you all you need to know about a genuine television institution.' Sir Cliff Richard 'We were the very first act on the show and it changed our lives... this book captures the magic that made Top of the Pops'. Bill Wyman, The Rolling StonesTable of ContentsContents v Acknowledgements ix Sir Cliff Richard: Foreword xi Stanley Dorfman: Top of the Pops Co-creator, Producer and Director xv Introduction 1 Chapter 1 The 1960s: Skipping the Light Fandango 41 Chapter 2 The 1970s: Feel the Noize 97 Chapter 3 The 1980s: Don't Look Back in Anger 133 Chapter 4 The 1990s: Shiny, Happy People 151 Chapter 5 The 21st Century: I predict a Riot 171 Chapter 6 Music and Fashion 1964-2006 181 Harry Goodwin: Uncrowned King of Pop Photography 185 Those Top of the Pops Themes in Full 187 The Top of the Pops Crossword 188 57 Things You Never Knew About Top of the Pops 190 Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIs it a show about nothing or one of the greatest TV series of all time? It's both of course! ÊSeinfeldÊ's impact on popular culture was so profound that it continues to this day-years after it left prime time-thanks to its inimitable characters (Newman! Bubble Boy!) its wacky memorable plots (who can forget The Contest or The Puffy Shirt ?) and the many catchphrases we use regularly (not that there's anything wrong with that).ÞÊSeinfeld FAQÊ is the first-ever comprehensive guide to the sitcom tracing its path from modest beginnings to water-cooler-show status and to its infamous love-it-or-hate-it finale. This humor-filled reference tells all about Jerry Elaine George and Kramer as well as the other unforgettable characters in their world. It features season-by-season episode reviews and a wealth of fun facts about everything from the characters' inevitably doomed relationships to their food obsessions and fashion sense (or lack thereof) as well as profiles of actors and other notables.ÞBroad in scope and yet obsessed with detail (like the show itself) this FAQ is essential reading for anyone who wants to be master of the Seinfeld domain.

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Book SynopsisThis all-new edition of the best-selling guide The TV Showrunner's Roadmap provides readers with the tools for creating, writing, and managing your own hit streaming series.Combining his 30+ years as a working screenwriter and professor, industry veteran Neil Landau expertly unpacks essential insights to the creation of a successful show and takes readers behind the scenes with exclusive and enlightening interviews with showrunners from some of TV's most lauded series, including Fargo, Better Call Saul, Watchmen, Insecure, Barry, Money Heist, Succession, Ozark, Schitt's Creek, Euphoria, PEN15, and many more.From conception to final rewrite, The TV Showrunner's Roadmap is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to create a series that won't run out of steam after the first few episodes. This groundbreaking guide features an eResource with additional interviews and bonus materials.So grab your laptop, dig out that stalTrade ReviewSince the moment I first read The TV Showrunners Roadmap, Neil Landau has been my TV writing guru. How fortunate am I to have had his mentorship while writing the original draft of the POSE pilot and to now call him friend. - Steven Canals, Emmy award nominated co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner, Pose on FX"Neil has done more than just create a roadmap… he’s written an essential guide that breaks it all down into clear, actionable steps that are valuable whether you’re beginning your writing career or are already established. This edition is chock-full of insider tips from some of the industry’s best and brightest. If you are serious about a career in television or streaming, I urge you to READ THIS BOOK."- Channing Dungey, Chairman, Warner Bros. Television GroupNeil is an expert storyteller with decades of experience. This book is filled with invaluable insights for everyone aspiring for a career in television, and all those already on their way. A must read for writers, directors, agents, execs and talent.- Dan McDermott, President, Original Programming, AMC Networks and President AMC StudiosThe showrunners might be providing the roadmap, but Landau couldn’t be a more impassioned and knowledgeable driver…. No one gets under the hood of what makes great television work better than he does.- Damon Lindelof, Emmy Award-winning Writer/Producer: Lost, The LeftoversFinally, a clear, concise and up-to-date book not only for aspiring TV writers but for industry professionals. Neil digs not only into the craft of creating a series, but also into the emotional journey of what it takes to find your voice as a TV writer. The interviews with current showrunners are useful, practical, and inspiring. - Cindy McCreery, Associate Professor, University of Texas at AustinPraise for TV Writing on DemandThis is like a masterclass in the art of creating television—both now and for whatever 'television' may become. Visionary, insightful and timely.- Issa Rae, Golden Globe-nominated Writer/Producer/Actress: Insecure, The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black GirlPraise for TV Outside the BoxTV Outside the Box blew my mind—and not just because I'm one of the fascinating interviews in the book. Check it out and expand your consciousness beyond the zeitgeist.- Dan Harmon, Emmy Award-winning Writer/Producer/Showrunner: Community, Rick and Morty"Since the moment I first read The TV Showrunner's Roadmap, Neil Landau has been my TV writing guru. How fortunate am I to have had his mentorship while writing the original draft of the Pose pilot and to now call him friend."- Steven Canals, Emmy Award nominated Co-Creator, Writer, Producer, Director, and Showrunner, Pose on FX"Neil has done more than just create a roadmap… he’s written an essential guide that breaks it all down into clear, actionable steps that are valuable whether you’re beginning your writing career or are already established. This edition is chock-full of insider tips from some of the industry’s best and brightest. If you are serious about a career in television or streaming, I urge you to READ THIS BOOK."- Channing Dungey, Chairman, Warner Bros. Television Group"Neil is an expert storyteller with decades of experience. This book is filled with invaluable insights for everyone aspiring for a career in television, and all those already on their way. A must read for writers, directors, agents, execs and talent."- Dan McDermott, President, AMC Entertainment and Studios"The showrunners might be providing the roadmap, but Landau couldn’t be a more impassioned and knowledgeable driver…. No one gets under the hood of what makes great television work better than he does."- Damon Lindelof, Emmy Award-winning Writer, Producer, Showrunner, Watchemen, Lost, The Leftovers"Finally, a clear, concise and up-to-date book not only for aspiring TV writers but for industry professionals. Neil digs not only into the craft of creating a series, but also into the emotional journey of what it takes to find your voice as a TV writer. The interviews with current showrunners are useful, practical, and inspiring." - Cindy McCreery, Associate Professor, Head of Screenwriting, University of Texas at AustinPraise for TV Writing on Demand"This is like a masterclass in the art of creating television – both now and for whatever 'television' may become. Visionary, insightful and timely."- Issa Rae, Emmy Award-nominated Writer, Producer, Actress, Showrunner, Insecure, The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black GirlPraise for TV Outside the Box"TV Outside the Box blew my mind – and not just because I'm one of the fascinating interviews in the book. Check it out and expand your consciousness beyond the zeitgeist."- Dan Harmon, Emmy Award-winning Writer, Producer, Showrunner, Community, Rick and MortyTable of ContentsAlso by Neil Landau Foreword How To Navigate This Book Introduction 1. From Concept to Pilot Script 2. Intellectual Property and Adaptation 3. World Building, Specificity of Setting, and Revising History 4. Fueling Your Story Engine: Central Questions and Central Mysteries 5. The Power of Empathy 6. The Value of Family Dynamics 7. Get to the Heart of Your Story 8. POV and Subtext 9. Antagonists 10. Defying Formulaic Structure 11. Theme 12. Cliffhangers 13. Life on the Cringe: Comedy and Culture 14. Pitching and Selling Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisOne determined man, a mob of baby kangaroo orphans and a story full of heart.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1985, Neil Postman's groundbreaking polemic about the corrosive effects...

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Book SynopsisFollowing the huge success of our first Game of Thrones poster collection, Insight Editions presents this second selection of remarkable posters from the hit HBO show. Covering seasons three and four, this second collection will bring together incredible Game of Thrones character stills and promotional poster art in one dynamic volume. Featuring fan favorites like Tyrion Lannister, Brienne of Tarth, Oberyn Martell, Melisandre, Arya Stark, Daenerys Targaryen and many, many more, this collection of forty high-quality posters is the perfect way to celebrate this award-winning HBO original series. Each poster is easy to remove and perfect for displaying.

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Book SynopsisÊBritcoms FAQÊ is a sweeping survey of the very best in British television comedy from the early days of 1950s television and the rise of Tony Hancock through the golden age of ÊMonty PythonÊ ÊAre You Being Served?Ê and ÊSteptoe and SonÊ ä featuring the madcap comic geniuses of the 1980s ä to the modern age of ÊAbsolutely FabulousÊ ÊCouplingÊ ÊRed DwarfÊ and more.ÞWritten with both a deep love and cultural understanding of the shows highlighting the finest performances and resurrecting the greatest jokes ÊBritcoms FAQÊ also visits the medium''s transition from radio to television its history on vinyl and compact disc and its thematic shift from straight-forward humor to a sometimes biting force for political and social commentary.ÞIncluded are chapters spotlighting the sitcoms'' fascination with dysfunctional families their rebellion against conventional society and the changing face of the media itself. The legacy of Monty Python is explored in depth but so are such the

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Book SynopsisFew trends have had as much impact on television as formats have in recent years. Long confined to the fringes of the TV industry, they have risen to prominence since the late 1990s. Today, they are a global business with hundreds of programmes adapted across the world at any one time, from mundane game shows to blockbuster talent competitions, from factual entertainment to high-end drama. Based on exclusive industry access, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the complex world of the TV format from its origins to the present day. Chalaby delivers a comprehensive account of the TV format trading system and conceptualizes the global value chain that underpins it, unpicking the corporate strategies and power relations within. Using interviews with format creators, he uncovers the secrets behind the world’s most travelled formats, exploring their narrative structure and cultural meanings.Trade Review"The Format Age is the most exhaustive analysis yet undertaken of a modern TV phenomenon. It explores both the economy and the culture of a global entertainment business which delivers local value. And it explains why and how it came about."Peter Bazalgette, Chair of Arts Council England"With his customary élan, Jean Chalaby has done a great service to our understanding of the international flow of culture. The Format Age is a judicious theoretical and empirical intervention. Bravo!"Toby Miller, University of California, RiversideTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgementsTables and FiguresIntroduction Part One: Birth of a New TradeChapter 1 TV Formats as an Anglo-American Invention Chapter 2 The Making of an Entertainment RevolutionChapter 3 The Advent of The Super-FormatsPart Two: Production and Globalization Chapter 4 The Formation of the Global Format Trading SystemChapter 5 Nations and Competition: Upgrading Strategies in the TV Format Commodity ChainChapter 6 A Globalized Intellectual Property Market: The International Production ModelPart Three: TV Formats: Structuring NarrativesChapter 7 Journeys and Transformations: Unscripted Formats in the 21st CenturyChapter 8 Talent Competitions: Myths and Heroes for the Modern Age Chapter 9 Drama without Drama: The Late Rise of Scripted FormatsConclusion: Trade, Culture and TelevisionNotesPersonal Communications and Interviews by the AuthorReferences

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Book SynopsisNamed a Best Nonfiction Book of 2022 by EsquireA sociological study of reality TV that explores its rise as a culture-dominating mediumand what the genre reveals about our attitudes toward race, gender, class, and sexuality.What do we see when we watch reality television? In True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us, the sociologist and TV lover Danielle J. Lindemann takes a long, hard look in the funhouse mirror of this genre, from countless rose ceremonies on The Bachelor to the White House and more (so much more!). Beginning with the first episodes of The Real World, reality TV has not only remade our entertainment and cultural landscapeit also uniquely refracts our everyday experiences and social topography. By taking reality TV seriously, we can better understand key institutions (such as families, schools, and prisons) and broad social categories (such as gender, race, class, and sexuality). These shows

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Book SynopsisShowrunners is an insider's guide to creating and maintaining a hit show in today's golden age of television. The official companion to the documentary Showrunners, this highly informative book features exclusive interviews with such acclaimed and popular showrunners as Joss Whedon, Damon Lindelof, Ronald D.Moore, Terence Winter, Bill Prady, and Jane Espenson.Trade Review"This book really does have something for everyone. Whether you're a huge fan, an aspiring writer, or just a casual viewer, you will learn way more than you ever thought you could." - Fanbolt "A documentary in book form" - Cinema Sentries "As fun and entertaining as your favorite television show." - Entertainment Buddha "I recommend it to anyone who's a fan of TV and wants to know more about the behind the scenes world." - Movie Waffler "An invaluable tool for the aspiring TV writer." - The Slanted "By turns informative and entertaining" - Next Projection "The wealth of experience in the book is worth it for anyone who is even remotely thinking of a career in the industry." - Indiewire "Tara Bennet does a great job of capturing both the delights and dramas in the life of a Showrunner." - Fangirl Nation "The companion book to the documentary, Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, features even more fascinating questions and answers from the top showrunners in the industry." - Suvudu "This is fantastic, honest, and intriguing book - and coming from someone who has a read a lot of industry books, this one backs it all up" - City of Films "A great book full of great facts on your favorite television shows straight from the individuals who ran them!" - BGG "I was engulfed by the stories of Joss Whedon and J.H. Wyman to the point of reading nearly a hundred pages in one night. If you are at all interested in becoming a writer for TV or for film, this book is for you." - Nerdology "I would highly recommend this read to anyone who enjoys watching television shows." - MuggleNet

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I am so glad someone finally wrote this book; I am only sorry it wasn’t me! In it, Kim Hong Nguyen takes white feminists to task on our performativity, practices and power structures that only serve to perpetuate white supremacy. Being mean isn’t it, white feminists, and it’s time we take a critical look at how we overcome it in service to liberation for all." --Ms. Magazine“This is an important book that is beautifully and powerfully written and deeply original while offering productive interventions into the study of mean girl culture and its larger impact on conversations on feminism. Nguyen does an excellent job showing the systemic and historical ways white supremacy and patriarchy enact themselves on white women’s feminist practices and creation of mean girl feminism. A vital contribution.”--Kishonna L. Gray, author of Intersectional Tech: Black Users in Digital GamingTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction: Feminist Civility and the Right to Be Mean Bitch Feminism: Blackfaced Girl Boss in Feminist Performative/Performativity Politics Mean Girl Feminism: Gatekeeping Postfeminist Beauty as Illegible Rage Power Couple Feminism: Gaslighting and Re-Empowering Heteronormative Aggression Global Mother Feminism: Gatekeeping Biopower and Sovereignty Conclusion: Abolishing Mean Girl Feminism Notes Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and the New York Times bestselling author of Talking as Fast as I Can comes a candid, insightful, and wildly entertaining essay collection about her years in show business, featuring stories that range from the sublime to the ridiculous.Lauren Graham has graced countless television screens with her quick wit and larger-than-life personality, earning a reputation as a pop culture icon who always has something to say - and fast. Now Graham shares personal stories about her career in entertainment, from her early days navigating Los Angeles as a struggling actress in a red Volkswagen, to her first appearance on late-night TV, to the challenges of ageing gracefully in Hollywood. With her signature sense of humour and down-to-earth storytelling, she tells all and never spares a detail (as long as she hasn''t forgotten it).In ''R.I.P. Barneys New York'' she writes about an early job as a salesperson at the legendaTrade ReviewWith her signature humour, tenderness and warmth, Lauren Graham offers us another gem of a book in Have I Told You This Already? A read so good it feels like having a hot cup of coffee with the author herself * Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author of One Italian Summer *As funny and warm and charming as Lauren herself * Jenny Han, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series and The Summer I Turned Pretty series *Have I Told You This Already?, Lauren Graham's fourth delicious book of musings, is fast, furious, smart and ridiculously funny. Apparently she's not just our modern day answer to Carole Lombard, she has a generous dose of Dorothy Parker thrown in for good measure. It's not particularly fair, actually. But then again life never is * Amy Sherman-Palladino, creator of Gilmore Girls, Bunheads, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel *Graham's writing is fresh, sharp and very funny. Her voice invites the reader in, emanating a refreshing opennessthat will make them want to be her best friend * BookPage *While best known as the quirky Lorelai Gilmore on TV's Gilmore Girls, Graham has developed a strong second career as an author... This foray into personal reflections is a charming glimpseinto the life of a relatable and extremely likable actress. Graham's down-to-earth stories are funny and touching; a surefire fourth best-seller * Library Journal *Graham is fast and furiously funny in her latest collection of essays. . . Where Graham leads, we will definitely follow * E! Online *Graham's latest book is an insightful, honest, funny, and moving collection of captivating stories * BuzzFeed *Lauren Graham is candid, genuine and as per usual hilarious in this series of essays giving us that inside look at what it is like being in the public eye, entertaining millions. There is a real wit to her prose, chapters are very readable and it feels like you are having a conversation with a best friend... Such a treat * Glamour * Lauren Graham's fourth delicious book of musings is fast, furious, smart, and ridiculously funny. Apparently she's not just our modern-day answer to Carole Lombard, she has a generous dose of Dorothy Parker thrown in for good measure. It's not particularly fair, actually. But then again, life never is * Amy Sherman-Palladino, creator of Gilmore Girls, Bunheads, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel *As funny and warm and charming as Lauren herself * Jenny Han, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series and The Summer I Turned Pretty series *With her signature humour, tenderness and warmth, Lauren Graham offers us another gem of a book in Have I Told You This Already? A read so good it feels like having a hot cup of coffee with the author herself * Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author of One Italian Summer *

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Book SynopsisFollow the wisdom of Buffy, Willow, Xander, Spike, and others with this beautifully illustrated tarot deck inspired by the beloved series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.In every generation, there is a chosen one—explore your destiny like Buffy the Vampire Slayer with this magical and bold take on the traditional 78-card tarot deck. This set features the heroes you love, casting Buffy, Willow, Angel, Spike, Xander, Giles, and more in gorgeous original illustrations based on classic tarot iconography. Featuring both major and minor arcana, the set also includes a helpful guidebook explaining each card’s meaning and simple instructions for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this alluring tarot deck is the perfect gift for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan or tarot enthusiast. ORIGINAL ART: Each of the 78 cards in this deck and the booklet features never-before-seen original Buffy the Vampire Slayer-themed art. GUIDEBOOK INCLUDED: This unique deck includes a guidebook to help tarot practitioners of all skill levels do fun and informed readings. BEAUTIFUL GIFT: The tarot deck and guidebook are packaged in a deluxe gift box perfect for gift-giving. OFFICIAL LICENSED BUFFY DECK: This is the only official licensed Buffy the Vampire Slayer deck and guide. 25TH ANNIVERSARY: This deck is the perfect way to celebrate 25 years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Book SynopsisThe master distiller Rob Arnold reveals how innovative whiskey producers are recapturing a sense of place to create distinctive, nuanced flavors. He takes readers on a world tour of whiskey and the science of flavor, stopping along the way at distilleries in Kentucky, New York, Texas, Ireland, and Scotland.Trade ReviewThis book is an educational journey through the fascinating worlds of whiskey and flavor. Rob Arnold is well versed in the art and science of whiskey making and shares his wealth of wisdom with the reader in this brilliant book. He helps us understand the connection between the land and the spirit in our glass, shining his inquisitive spotlight on the distillers, grain farmers, and cultivators who are changing the way whiskey is made. If you want to delve beyond the glass into the mind-blowing worlds of flavor and terroir, this book is a must. -- Rob Allanson, editor at large * Whisky Magazine *For years, we’ve argued as to whether terroir exists in whiskey. Rob Arnold makes the best argument yet, and this book is a must-read for every whiskey geek in the world. -- Fred Minnick, author of Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American WhiskeyA fascinating look at whiskey and the manner in which it is made, written in a knowledgeable but friendly tone that welcomes newcomers as well as whiskey aficionados. -- Jeff Fleischer * Foreword *A fantastic debut for a writer whose storytelling talents are proportionate to his distilling skills. -- Rob Theakston * Drink Hacker *Arnold smartly and capably writes for the distiller, educated taster and novice alike, breaking issues into lay language as necessary (even using Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the Tasmanian Devil to explain). Arnold provides specifics for the reader to taste along with him, resulting in a full sensory educational experience. * Shelf Awareness *With standout information that’s both broad and deep, The Terroir of Whiskey considers bourbon, rye, and other popular whiskeys from all angles. * Foreword Reviews *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Fashioning Flavor, Tasting Terroir1. A Farm in Texas2. The Production and Perception of Flavor3. The Chemistry of Flavor4. The Wine Terroir Tasting5. Wine Country6. The Evolutionary Role of Terroir7. The Rise of CommoditiesPart II: A Roadmap to Terroir8. A Texas Tic-Tac-Toe9. The Chemistry of Terroir10. The Roadmap11. Overlaying the MapsPart III: Following the Map12. Whiskey in the Big Apple13. The Trilogy of Farming14. My Old Kentucky Home15. Corn, Wheat, and Rye Among the Bluegrass16. Across the Pond and Through the Hills17. TĒIREOIR18. Cultivating Flavor on the Farms of Éire19. At Last, a Sip20. The Church of Scotch WhiskyConclusionAppendix 1: Whiskey Terroir Tasting GuideAppendix 2: Key to the Roadmap: Sources for Chapter 10Appendix 3: Key to the Roadmap: Sources for Chapter 11Appendix 4: Key to the Roadmap: Sources for Chapter 17NotesIndex

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Book SynopsisA guide to Marvel Studios’ action-packed Disney+ series, featuring Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes. Includes interviews with the cast and crew of Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, along with exclusive photos and art. This special collector’s edition focuses on Captain America’s fighting companions, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, played by Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Star Trek: The Original Series and the show’s distinctive Midcentury modern design that would change design– and television–forever. Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) was the first installment of one of the most successful and longest-running television franchises of all time. Today, Trek fans champion its writing, progressive social consciousness, and aesthetic. Designing the Final Frontier is a unique, expert look at the mid-century modern design that created and inspired that aesthetic. From Burke chairs to amorphous sculptures, from bright colors to futuristic frames, Star Trek TOS is bursting with mid-century modern furniture, art, and design elements—many of them bought directly from famous design showrooms. Together, midcentury modern design experts Dan Chavkin and Brian McGuire have created an insider’s guide to the interior of original starship Enterprise and beyond, that is sure to attract Star Trek’s thriving global fan base.

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Book SynopsisGillian McIver studied History at the Universities of British Columbia and Toronto, and studied Film at the University of Westminster.She has curated exhibitions and ran an East London gallery. Her artist films have been screened widely, and she works as a producer and director. She has been a Visiting Lecturer at many institutions, and has taught at Roehampton University and SAE Institute London.Trade ReviewExcellent integration of art and film. Particularly useful in regard to cinematography and mise en scene. Ideas are well-expressed and illustrated. This text will cause filmmakers to look anew at painting. * Dr Ashley Gaskin, Institute of Technology Tralee, Ireland *This is an outstanding book for filmmakers, opening up art history and providing a visual vocabulary beyond the technically cinematic that is sure to enhance student and professional work. In taking a broad survey of art movements and linking to examples of contemporary and classic cinema, this is an approachable, essential text for film production students as well as writers and directors seeking to augment their visual knowledge. * Chris Buxton, University of Wales Trinity St David, UK *This is a nicely presented and engaging text which relates film to fine art practice in a novel and interesting way. It will be useful for students extending their practice in film making and should inspire them to consider the origins and impact of decisions in composition and lighting. * Tracy Piper-Wright, University of Chester, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction What is art history and how does it relate to cinema history?; How is art history useful for filmmakers?; Painting as a record of what the past looked like in the imagination of artists; Painting and the use of visual language; A brief linear (traditional) history of art; Towards an “alternative” history of art Chapter 1: Visual Culture and Storytelling Narrative and storytelling in art; Narrative in painting and cinema; Case study: William Hogarth's The Rake's Progress,and Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream; Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 2: Creating the Visual – Perspective, Colour and Lighting A brief history of perspective; Colour theory and colour psychology; How to use light; Case Study: Rembrandt, and Peter Greenaway's The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover and Nightwatching; Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 3: Realism in Visual Art Realism; What is representation?; Art after photography: Modern conceptions of realism in art; Case study: Johannes Vermeer, and Peter Webber's The Girl with the Pearl Earring (DoP Eduardo Serra); Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 4: Beyond Realism Fantasy worlds in cinema and art; Oneiric: The world of dreams; Surrealism; Going beyond the real; Case study: Jack Cardiff (DoP) and A Matter of Life and Death (dir. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger); Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 5: Sex and Violence Sex; Violence; Case study: Caravaggio, and Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver ; Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 6: Horror From dream to nightmare; Monsters; Case study: Francisco Goya, and Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth and Pacific Rim; Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 7: Landscape What is landscape painting?; The Western; Case study: Albert Beirstadt, Andrew Wyeth, and Ed Harris's Appaloosa. Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 8: History and Heroism History painting: Victory, virtue, and the hero; Case study: Quentin Tarantino's Diango Unchained and Gainsborough's Blue Boy; Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 9: Modern Movements Expressionism; Minimalism; Beyond Western culture; Case study: Katsushika Hokusai and Disney; Cinema as contemporary art; Exercise; Discussion questions Chapter 10: Conclusion - Using art history in film-making Film-making roles and art; Case study: Terrence Malick, Nestor Almendros and Andrew Wyeth (Days of Heaven); Case study: Conrad Hall, Sam Mendes and Edward Hopper (Road to Perdition); Case study: Wally Pfister, Christopher Nolan and MC Escher (Inception)

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Book SynopsisA WALL STREET JOURNAL FAVORITE FOOD BOOK OF THE EARFrom the author of Queen Sugar—now a critically acclaimed series on OWN directed by Ava Duvernay—comes a beautiful exploration and celebration of black farming in America.Trade Review“We Are Each Other’s Harvest is a groundbreaking and amazing collection of voices that reveal Black people’s devotion to agriculture. Expressing our contributions to the world from ground up, it is a tribute to our ancestors and a gift for us and the future. May these words free our soul indefinitely, while keeping our roots strong.” — Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist "Every page of this poetic assemblage is watermarked with love—the same love for farmers and their painfully forged legacy that birthed the success of Queen Sugar. The love in We Are Each Other’s Harvest also incites a visceral remembering of the rich legacy from which we all come and celebrates the resilience that is our DNA." — Tina Lifford, actress, and author of The Little Book of Big Lies “Black, brown and tan hands in dark rich loamy soil or in sandy shoals have been a part of the agricultural life of this country since its inception. Yet, all too often, the stories of African American farmers have remained unharvested. In We Are Each Other’s Harvest, Natalie Baszile reaps a bounty of tales and shares them along with photographs, history, poetry, and more. This is a must-have volume for anyone who revers that land and those who work it.” — Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D., Culinary Historian, Professor, and author of My Soul Looks Back “Journeying from Alaska to Louisiana to Napa Valley, We Are Each Other’s Harvest uplifts the voices of Black farmers, honoring their perseverance and resilience. This insightful, eye-opening collection helps to reimagine what it means to be dedicated to the land.” — Alice Waters, chef, author, food activist, owner of Chez Panisse and founder of The Edible Schoolyard Project “With stunning color portraits and quotes from iconic writers, leaders, and others interspersed throughout, this well-researched collection is readable (while it requires sitting with some hard truths), informative, and inspiring. Black farming and farmers play a much more significant role in American culture than is typically represented, and this collection brings that information beautifully to the fore, as well as inviting readers to interrogate their own connections to the land and this history.” — Booklist (starred review) “Novelist Baszile (Queen Sugar) explores the legacy of “Black and brown farmers” in this winning anthology of essays, poems, photographs, and interviews… With its attractive presentation and incisive blend of academic, creative, and real-world perspectives, this inspirational survey is a fitting tribute to Black farmers throughout history.” — Publishers Weekly “We Are Each Other’s Harvest offers moving, edifying food for thought and will whet your appetite for action.” — BookPage “In her new anthology, Natalie Baszile examines the relationship between Black farming and American culture through essays, photographs, first-person accounts and more. Together, these pieces dissect the legacy of Black farmers in the U.S. and the impact of land loss and food injustice over generations. In illuminating how these farmers persevered in the face of such challenges, Baszile creates a moving collection about identity, food and community.” — Time magazine “Baszile’s beautifully produced compendium of essays, poems, and photographs explores Black Americans’ connection to the soil.” — The Boston Globe "[T]he celebration Natalie Baszile refers to in “We Are Each Other’s Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers Land, and Legacy” is leavened by hard truths and cruelties of efforts to run Black farmers off the land...Baszile has recruited some strong writers to tell their family farming stories of perseverance and a kinship with the land best understood by people who work the rhythms of soil, plants and weather." — Associated Press “Baszile's collection of essays, poems and family histories pay homage to the Black farmers who tilled North American earth, first under enslavement and then as free people. . . . Baszile brings a personal passion for her theme.” — Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisThis completely revised, updated, and expanded edition of Jon Burlingame's 1996 classic book covers themes not touched upon in the original version. With hundreds of interviews conducted over a 35-year span, this book is the most comprehensive history of television scoring to date.Trade ReviewPraise for the original edition, TV's Biggest Hits: "Impeccably researched... crammed with musical facts, footnotes, biographical data - but also, lucky for us tune-deaf types, tons of juicy anecdotes about the making of our favorite tunes." * Newsday *A far richer, more intelligent book.... Burlingame has had one of those so-obvious-it's-clever ideas and did a ton of research to dig up anecdotes about the theme songs and background music that are the soundtrack to a TV watcher's life." * Entertainment Weekly *"A serious, professional and comprehensive history of the songs and music that accompanied virtually every major show from Mr. Ed to The X-Files.... a required addition to any serious film or television library." * Emmy *Ranks among the essential contributions to television-music scholarship as a comprehensive, meticulously researched history that heavily relies on primary sources, whether archival documents or interviews with composers." * James Deaville, editor, Music in Television *Advance praise for this new, vastly expanded edition: "A remarkable history of music in American television from its infancy to the present day. The book connects every conceivable television genre with the composers who made these shows memorable to the viewing public. In each chapter, Burlingame creates compelling historical narratives while also spinning intimate portraits of its music makers. As informative as it is entertaining, this will be an invaluable resource for television studies for years to come." * Ron Rodman, author, Tuning In: American Narrative Television Music *Part analog database, part rollicking scavenger hunt (you can find nuggets like Henry Mancini's well-timed haircut, which led to the Peter Gunn theme and essentially Mancini's subsequent career, or Yul Brynner's surprising design skills), this fast-moving survey is a rich source of quick-fix facts, large-scale historical arcs, and more than a few enticing side trails for the rest of us to explore." * Robynn J. Stilwell, co-editor, Music and the Moving Image *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. "Hi-yo, Silver!": The Birth of TV Music 2. "Book 'em, Danno": Cop and Detective Shows 3. "Head 'em up! Move 'em out!" The Westerns 4. "You are traveling through another dimension": Fantasy and Science Fiction 5. "Man, woman, birth, death, infinity": Drama 6. "Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale": Comedy 7. "Your mission, should you decide to accept it": Action-Adventure 8. "You are there": Documentaries, News and Information Programming 9. "Flintstones! Meet the Flintstones!" Cartoons in Prime Time 10. "My name is Kunta Kinte": Made-for-TV Movies and Miniseries 11. "Mrs. Peel, we're needed": British shows aired in the U.S. 12. "I couldn't possibly comment": Music in contemporary television Afterword Acknowledgements Bibliography/Sources Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisAn intimate and engrossing celebration of the first ten years of the beloved TV series Call the Midwife.Learn the up-close and personal story of Call the Midwife as told by the cast and crew. Call the Midwife: A Labour of Love is a moving journey through the iconic series and features personal reflections, photos of fan-favourite moments, and anecdotes and insights from co-stars, producers, technical crew, and guests.Each chapter, spanning each of the ten years of Call the Midwife - set from 1957-1966 - takes a deep dive into the themes, locations, fun times and technical challenges from each season. Author Stephen McGann, who plays the indefatigable Dr Turner, intersperses personal interviews with key cast and crew about their feelings, thoughts, and memories of filming key moments of the drama.MUST-HAVE FOR ALL FANS: From Trixie''s mod outfits to the Buckle''s courtship to Sister Monica Julienne''s wise words, fans

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is urgent and necessary, and I am excited to see Maureen Ryan bring it into the world. So many of the books about misconduct and abuse in the entertainment industry focus on One Important Man, and we know the problems are deeper and wider than that at every level. An examination of the systems and traditions that enable abuse and prop up abusers, helping them fail upwards and ensuring there will be a bottomless churn of vulnerable workers for them to exploit is so needed right now. Burn It Down is that book." — Erin Keane, Editor-in-Chief of Salon and author of Runaway "Maureen Ryan is a dogged, clear-eyed reporter, legendary for her miles-deep exposés of Hollywood abuse, toxicity and bullying. In Burn It Down, she makes a powerful case for a less romanticized view of the entertainment industry, one that rejects the ugly traditions of the past, holds bad bosses accountable, and marks a path to a better future." — Emily Nussbaum, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic for The New Yorker and author of I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution "Burn It Down does the heavy lifting in helping to uncover not just the ugliness of the behavior of high-profile individuals, but the mundane abuses common in the broader television and movie landscape. Maureen Ryan is a tenacious and meticulous reporter, a sharp and passionate writer, and an advocate for a fairer and better industry. There’s a reason a lot of network personnel with a lot they’re trying to keep in the dark hate nothing more than to see Maureen coming with a flashlight and a pen." — Linda Holmes, New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour "Maureen Ryan is a rigorous thinker and a lovely writer and does terrific and necessary work to trace the places where entertainment and injustice intertwine with profit and abuse." — Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author of Good and Mad and All the Single Ladies "Maureen Ryan is a necessary agent in questioning the status quo, and Burn It Down masterfully takes on Hollywood power structures that need to be reckoned with and changed." — Ira Madison III, co-host of the Crooked Media podcast Keep It and author of the forthcoming essay collection Pure Innocent Fun "Maureen Ryan is not only a keen critic with a fair and far-reaching eye. She is also a leader in dismantling systems of oppression and abuse in Hollywood. Her reporting has single handedly brought consequences for abusers in positions of power. I am continually inspired and grateful for her work in my industry. She makes the entertainment world safer." — Felicia Day, New York Times bestselling author of You’re Never Weird on the Internet and Embrace Your Weird "As a journalist, Mo Ryan saw the need for #MeToo coming years before it went viral. And that means that even though the constant headline-grabbing virality has subsided, Mo knows that there is still much more work to do. There are unfortunately many more painful truths about show business that have to be dug up. And there are also more skeletons in closets that need to be dragged out into the light. Mo is fierce, funny, unbossed, and unafraid." — W. Kamau Bell, New York Times bestselling author of Do the Work: An Antiracist Activity Book, director, and executive producer "Film and television journalist and critic Ryan has written the kind of book the phrase 'searing indictment' was invented for: a straight-shooting, rigorously researched and documented exposé of Hollywood’s culture of abuse.... This appears to be the book Ryan’s career has been building toward: she’s always been an advocate for people who work in the entertainment industry, and she’s never shied away from exposing Hollywood’s darker side. This powerful, angry, shocking, and important work should grip all readers interested in the truth about the entertainment industry." — Booklist "Ryan exposes the ugly truths about the entertainment business and the harmful behaviors that have been accepted and normalized in Hollywood for more than a century.... By breaking down the various myths that entertainment workers are told to believe, the author dismantles the argument that there is no changing the business; she also offers solutions. Readers will come away with a better understanding of what creatives have gone through to make the shows and films people love to watch. Some readers may even recognize similar harmful behaviors in their own work environments." — Library Journal "Vanity Fair contributing editor Ryan has been writing about the film and TV industries for many years and has collected a huge number of stories about abuses. While the revelations about Harvey Weinstein shone a light into shadowy corners, the author argues that a propensity for abuse is effectively institutionalized.... Ryan has the experience and insight to explore Hollywood’s dark underbelly, and she finds plenty of monsters." — Kirkus Reviews "Filled with revealing behind-the-scenes stories and blistering analyses of the industry’s failings, this makes a convincing case for rebooting Hollywood." — Publishers Weekly "[A] breathless compendium of malfeasance, which provides a valuable service in giving voice to those who have long gone unheard." — Los Angeles Times "Burn It Down is a Howard Beale-style, 'mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore' manifesto directed at the overlords and ladies of show business, complete with a multi-point plan for their redemption.... This is a dogged and dedicated journalist." — New York Times "A searing indictment of abusive behavior and work practices in the U.S. entertainment industry.... This is the proverbial look inside the sausage factory, revealing the offal, sorry, awful truth about how those shows you love are made. Indeed, if you enjoy watching television, you owe it to yourself to read this book and see what's really going on.... Burn It Down is a heavily researched, beautifully written book that leaves no Hollywood throne unturned.... Constantly engaging and illuminating." — Haaretz

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Book SynopsisPacked with step by step information, hints and tips, this book provides all the basic information needed to production manage a film or video from beginning to end - from idea to delivery.Production Management for Film and Video gives all the basic information needed to production manage a film or video from beginning to end - from idea to delivery.Aspiring young film producers, programme makers and students of film or video production will find this an essential source of information, as indeed will anybody wishing to improve their knowledge and skills in the field. One is guided from the script or proposal, right through the various stages of production management to include: script breakdown crossplotting scheduling budgeting preparation the shoot editing and post-production deliveryNow in its tTable of ContentsThe production manager; The production processes; A feature script; A documentary proposal; Pre-production; Script breakdown; The cross plot; Scheduling a feature; Scheduling a documentary; Budgeting a feature; Budgeting a documentary; Controlling a budget; Preparing for the shoot; The shoot; Post production; Delivery; The business of production

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Book SynopsisMaster the fundamentals of studio production procedure and become an effective leader on set. Gain fluency in essential studio terms and technology and acquire the skills you need to make it in the industry. Elegant, accessible, and to the point, the second edition of Andrew H. Utterbackâs Studio Television Production and Directing is your back-to-the-basics guide to studio-based lighting, set design, camera operations, floor direction, technical direction, audio capture, graphics, prompting, and assistant directing. Whether you are an established studio professional or a student looking to enter the field, this book provides you with the technical expertise you need to successfully coordinate live or taped studio television in the digital age. This new edition has been updated to include: A UK/Euro focused appendix, enhancing the bookâs accessibility to students and professionals of television production around the world Trade Review"As both a technical director/editor and as a consultant, I’ve seen the broadcast news industry reinvent itself many times over the past thirty years. Most textbooks either misread the technical end of the business or ignore it entirely. It’s refreshing to see a text that is not only relevant in today’s news environment, but accurately explains the business from both technical and journalistic viewpoints." - Mark Helman, Broadcast Consultant "Dr. Utterback's real world experience paired with his approach to teaching the fundamentals and essential techniques helped me hone my craft and transition from academic to the local TV market." - Grace Guerin, Production Technician, Fox CT "Dr. Utterback's knowledge of the production process gave me a greater appreciation for all members of the team tasked with putting a quality newscast on the air and that is something that helped me in my career as a producer." -Robby Messer, Former Utterback student and Emmy-winning producer Table of ContentsOverview of Equipment and Positions: The Studio and the Control Room; Audio Control and Technical Directing; Lighting and Set; Studio Cameras and Floor Directing; Prompter, Graphics, Tape; Rundowns, Scripts, Video Clip Information; Assistant Directing and Directing

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Book SynopsisIt''s that handsome, bearded man from the telly! No, not Gary Lineker, the other one.The lovable, self-appointed community leader Mr Khan shares everything you need to know about living in post-Brexit Britain, such as bringing up the perfect daughter, educ-asian, romance and how to ''get our country back'' (to how it was when all the Pakistanis came). He offers advice you''ll struggle to find anywhere else: how do you make curry for white people? How do you make curry for brown people? How do you eat a custard creamie? Where should you go on holiday? And most importantly, what is the correct amount of toilet paper to use in one sitting?Featuring previously unseen photographs of Mr. Khan''s early years, this guide is designed to sit on your coffee table, in your glove box and on your toilet cistern - at hand whenever you need it. Oh Twaddi!Trade ReviewMr Khan is an extremely talented, funny man but also a serious sex symbol. Just as well I'm happily married. He really has no idea of his potency. -- Lorraine KellyI would like to thank Mr Khan for guiding me over the years. Thanks, Uncle. -- Sadiq KhanThis book has replaced the Argos catalogue as the most important read in our house. -- Mr Khan

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Book SynopsisLet your spouse, sister, mom, or best friend know she''s a perfect sunflower with this charming DIY gift book, inspired by everyone''s favorite friendships from Parks and Recreation.Whether your recipient is an Ann or a Leslie, this book is the best way to let your friend know how you feel about her. Once you fill in the prompts, it becomes a personalized gift full of funny, memorable, and sweet expressions of appreciation that your loved one will cherish for years to come. This officially licensed book features full-color photography from Parks and Recreation throughout.

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Book SynopsisIn her first posthumous work, the revered poet crafts a personal history of Black dance and captures the careers of legendary dancers along with her own rhythmic beginnings.Many learned of Ntozake Shange’s ability to blend movement with words when her acclaimed choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf made its way to Broadway in 1976, eventually winning an Obie Award the following year. But before she found fame as a writer, poet, performer, dancer, and storyteller, she was an untrained student who found her footing in others’ classrooms. Dance We Do is a tribute to those who taught her and her passion for rhythm, movement, and dance.After 20 years of research, writing, and devotion, Ntozake Shange tells her history of Black dance through a series of portraits of the dancers who trained her, moved with her, and inspired her to share the power of the Black body with her audience. Shange celebrates

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Book SynopsisLooks beyond broadcasting's mainstream, toward cable's alternatives, to critically consider the capacity of commercial media to serve the public interest. This work offers an overview of the industry's history and regulatory trends, case studies of cable newcomers aimed at niche markets, and analyses of programming forms introduced by cable TV.Trade ReviewCable Visions is a compelling exploration of contemporary U.S. television that grapples with the contradictory logic of consumerism and citizenship upon which cable TV is based. Thoroughly researched, accessible, and innovative in design, the essays trace cable from its early utopian beginnings as ‘alternative’ TV to its current-day realization as a multichannel (but not necessarily diverse) commercial system aimed at niche tastes. A ‘must read’ for anyone interested in understanding the opportunities and limits of the new media environment. -- Lynn Spigel,author of Make Room for TV and TV by DesignThrough a series of highly original and carefully researched essays, Cable Visions offers a lively and comprehensive survey of the contemporary multichannel television landscape in the United States. -- William Boddy,author of New Media and Popular Imagination: Launching Radio, Television, and Digital Media in the United StatesThis comprehensive survey is a must for anyone interested in the opportunities, limits, and future projections of the new-media environment. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I Institutions and AudiencesIntroduction 1 The Moms 'n' Pops of CATV Megan Mullen2 A Taste of Class: Pay-TV and the Commodi?cation of Television in Postwar America John McMurria3 Cable's Digital Future Francois Bar and Jonathan Taplin4 If It's Not TV, What Is It? The Case of U.S.Subscription Television Amanda D. Lotz5 Where the Cable Ends Lisa ParksPart II ChannelsIntroduction 6 Discovery's Wild DiscoveryCynthia Chris7 Tunnel Vision and Food: A Political-Economic Analysis of Food NetworkCheri Ketchum8 Target Market Black: BET and the Branding of African America Beretta E. Smith-Shomade9 Monolingualism, Biculturalism, and Cable TVKatynka Z. Martinez10 Gay Programming, Gay PublicsAnthony Freitas11 The Nickelodeon BrandSarah Banet-WeiserPart III Cable ProgramsIntroduction 12 Cable Watching: HBO,The Sopranos, and Discourses of Distinction Dana Polan13 Bank Tellers and Flag Wavers: Cable News in the United States Toby Miller14 Dualcasting: Bravo's Gay Programming and the Quest for Women Audiences Katherine Sender15 "I'm Rich, Bitch!!!"Christine Acham16 Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment's Global ReachEllen SeiterAbout the Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I want to thank Patty Farmer for understanding the importance of gathering all of this material together and making it fun to read and think about. ReadingPlayboy Laughs, full of backstage stories about those days, took me back there like it was yesterday." -- Bill Marx, Pianist, composer, arranger, and Son of Harpo"Playboy has published some of the most talented cartoonists and writers of our time. Patty Farmer captures the essence of this golden period through her colorful profiles and interviews." -- Leonard Maltin, film critic and historianPlayboy has published some of the most talented cartoonists and writers of our time. Patty Farmer captures the essence of this golden period through her colorful profiles and interviews. -- Leonard Maltin, film critic and historian

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Book SynopsisIn 'Pom-Poms Up!, From Puberty to the Pythons and beyond, the British born, American raised and RADA trained actress reveals her life, loves and laughs as the 'Glamorous PYTHON GIRL' who famously kept her cool and a straight face in the heat of the humour generated by Cleese, Palin, Jones, Gilliam and the late Chapman, The 'MONTY' Pythons.Trade Review"Fascinating insights into a fascinating woman." TERRY JONES "Good stuff! Carol's remembered much more than I have and it's a jolly nice read...it's really her voice." TERRY GILLIAM "This is a wonderful roller coaster ride through the world of television and films. Carol is a good storyteller with a great story to tell." MICHAEL PALIN 'Seventh Python' reveals all Monty Python's 'seventh member', Carol Cleveland, is to write her memoirs, entitled Pom Poms Up!, to coincide with the comedy troupe's sell-out comeback gigs this summer. Still glamorous at 72, Carol was the only permanently featured female performer with the line-up, appearing in 30 of the 45 Flying Circus television episodes and all four films. As well as her Python work, Cleveland appeared in more than 30 other films, 55 TV shows and 85 theatre roles, as well as a variety of BBC radio shows - all of which she promises to cover in her book. She was also directed by Charlie Chaplin in the 1967 film comedy The Countess From Hong Kong starring Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren. Carol says: 'As much as Python has been wonderful for me, in another respect it has been a bit of a ball and chain simply because I'm known for that.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2550729/RICHARD-KAY-Designer-does-bunk-Sir-Brucies-wifes-cash.html#ixzz2sLonBDzo Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

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