Television Books

Book Synopsis'Illuminating . . . there is never a dull moment' - The Times'Marvellous . . . full of riches' - New StatesmanDavid Milch is the critically acclaimed writer of the iconic TV series Deadwood and NYPD Blue. As he descends into a dementia from which there's no return, Life's Work is his account of his increasingly strange present and his often painful past.Betting on race horses and stealing booze at eight years old, mentored by Robert Penn Warren and excoriated by Richard Yates at twenty-one, Milch never did anything by half. He got into Yale Law School only to be expelled for shooting out streetlights. He paused his studies at the Iowa Writers' Workshop to manufacture acid. He created some of the most lauded television series of all time, started a family and pursued sobriety, only to lose his fortune betting on the horses – just as his successful but drug-addicted father had taughtTrade ReviewMarvellous . . . a book full of riches. -- Erica Wagner * The New Statesman *Life’s Work is one of the best books about television I’ve read. It’s funny, discursive, literate, druggy, self-absorbed, fidgety, replete with intense perceptions… You finish feeling you’ve really met someone. Milch was his own best creation. * New York Times *A searing, brutally honest memoir. * The Independent *A brilliant, emotional memoir . . . Takes the darkness of his own life and of those around him and turns it into something else, something that is threaded with hope. * Mail on Sunday *A wise, sly, hilarious, and poignant account of a life's work in hard drugs and hard television. -- Joshua Cohen, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of The NetanyahusIlluminating. * The Observer *The most gorgeously humane voice I've encountered in a work of nonfiction in a long while. I can think of few recent books that have pulsed with life this transparently, this powerfully. -- Rick Moody, author of The Ice StormLike the best memoirs, Life's Work is intimate, exquisitely observed, and intense. But unlike most - and what sets it apart - is the heartbreak it embodies, the finality it signals. This is David Milch's farewell, and it will rock you. -- Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid ThiefAn extraordinary story. * The Times *

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Book SynopsisThe Filmmaker's Guide to Visual Effects offers a practical, detailed guide to visual effects for non-VFX specialists working in film and television. In contemporary filmmaking and television production, visual effects are used extensively in a wide variety of genres and formats to contribute to visual storytelling, help deal with production limitations, and reduce budget costs. Yet, for many directors, producers, editors, and cinematographers, visual effects remain an often misunderstood aspect of media production. In this book, award-winning VFX supervisor and instructor Eran Dinur introduces readers to visual effects from the filmmaker's perspective, providing a comprehensive guide to conceiving, designing, budgeting, planning, shooting, and reviewing VFX, from pre-production through post-production. The book will help readers: Learn what it takes for editors, cinematographers, directors, producers, gaffers, and other filmmakers to work more effectivTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: VFX Fundamentals 1. Core Concepts 2. VFX as a Filmmaking Tool 3. From 2D to 3D 4. Separation Part 2: The Inside Look 5. The VFX Workflow 6. Workflow Case Studies Part 3: VFX in Production 7. Pre-production 8. On Set 9. Post-production 10. Realtime Rendering and Virtual Production 11. The Future Index

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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 SynopsisNarcos is the hugely-popular Netflix series that follows the drug war from the rise and fall of El Patron - the man responsible for the international addiction to cocaine - to the ingenious emergence of the Gentlemen of Cali. Need another hit? Discover the truth behind every aspect of the show's production with behind-the-scenes photos. Then get to the source of the series with exclusive interviews with the cast and crew. Narcos: The Art and Making of the Show is a detailed investigation into the creation of this addictively gripping and shockingly authentic historical drama.

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Book SynopsisBring some drama to your card table with 54 of the most influential TV stars and series creators, arranged into four suits:Hearts = Comedy, Clubs = Drama, Diamonds = Crime, Spades = Fantasy & Sci-fiIncludes illustrations of all the big names, from George R. R. Martin and David Simon to Elisabeth Moss and Sarah Jessica Parker.

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Book Synopsis100 lists compiling a galaxy's worth of trivia! Star Wars: The Book of Lists takes a fascinating look at the galaxy far, far away through trivia culled from both on-screen and off over the history of the franchise. More than a simple accounting of fan-favorite characters or biggest opening weekends, this book is a compendium of the most compelling facts about the saga and fandom summarized in 100 lists. Find out these fun facts and more with comprehensive lists covering everything you'd want to know about the characters, creatures, ships, planets, and more: * Which character has been to the most planets? * What are the deadliest creatures in the galaxy? * Who shared the most memorable kisses? * Which actors have voiced the most characters? * What are some of the most surprising cameos? Compiling a galaxy's worth of trivia and information about the Star Wars Universe, Star Wars: The Book of Lists is an entertainingly accessible trivia format for both hardcore fans and casual viewers.

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Book SynopsisFull-colour, handy guide to more than 50 of the most popular film and TV locations in Ireland.Striking images and detailed descriptions allow for a comprehensive guide to Ireland's most recognisable filming sites in a convenient, travel-sized guide.Follow the journeys your favourite characters undertook in world-famous productions such as Game of Thrones and Star Wars as this guide covers the best Ireland has to offer Hollywood and Bollywood.This map features:Clear mapping at a scale of 8.7 miles to 1 inch.Scenic images and detailed descriptions of famous filming locations.More than 50 Film and Television locations, including: Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Derry Girls, Vikings, and P.S. I Love You.Ideal companion to a sat-nav it enables route planning and route sense-checking.

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Book SynopsisGok Wan was born in 1974 to a Chinese father and English mother. He grew up on a Leicester housing estate before becoming one of Britain's leading stylists. He dominates the Channel 4 schedules with no less than three shows: How to Look Good Naked, Gok's Fashion Fix and Miss Naked Beauty, and has published three bestselling style guides to go with them.Trade ReviewAs funny as it is moving, Gok's inspirational story is a fab read ***** * Closer *It's the autobiography we've all been waiting for - the incredible story of how a 20st Chinese kid from a housing estate grew up to become a fashion guru ... this intimate memoir is full of insights about bullying, fashion and celebrity. Witty, honest and inspirational! ***** * Woman's Own *A revealing and unglitzy autobiography, about being a podgy, spotty teenager in Leicester, feeling out of place and out of luck and without much hope for a better future ... honest and moving -- Susan Hill * Spectator *Told with the wit and warmth we know and love him for * Best *Immensely readable, touching and at times funny * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisThe is the tale of a cheeky little sod from Salford called Jason growing up surrounded by his properly funny and most definitely shameless family and his discovery that being funny might actually get him somewhere. Other than detention, mugged, dumped or sacked that is.It''s about being part of a big, northern, working-class family forever struggling with money, but never short on laughs or misadventures, who show that when the chips are down what really matters is sticking together.Trade ReviewHe's blessed with the sort of laid back charm and sharp turn of phrase you can't manufacture * Daily Telegraph *Manford paints a warm picture of a chaotic poor-but-happy childhood filled with earthy characters, from an eccentric uncle to a big-hearted tart he met on his paper round * Evening Standard *One of the most consistently funny and effortlessly charming new comics around -- Jonathan RossSeveral instances are much less commonplace, no matter how matter-of-factly Manford relates them - such as the heroin addict uncle who used to crash on the family sofa. And there surely can't be many people who have a story about liberating a cooker from a murder victim's house ... The adventure is like a modern-day Laurel and Hardy sketch, though told with a mordant humour * Chortle *Who wouldn't feel a rush of delight to see the stand-up and perennial panel show host Jason Manford peeking out of their Christmas stocking? * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisFor his many friends and fans, Peter Cook was quite simply the funniest man they''d ever encountered. And nearly eight years since his death, his status as one of Britain''s greatest comedians shows no sign of shrinking. Despite his reputation for idleness, Peter Cook was a great comedy writer, who created countless outrageous sketches and articles and was famed for his prolific role in the satire boom of the 1960s. The very best, the most famous and some of the most unusual of his comic masterpieces are collected here. Some of these pieces have never been published before, others are out of print, a few only survive in print, and many have only ever been seen or heard - never read. This collection ranges from Cook''s first writing, at school and university, via Beyond The Fringe, with Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller, his dualogues with Moore as Pete & Dud and Derek & Clive, and their brilliant TV series, Not Only But Also, to transcripts of his late, great TV app

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Book SynopsisNorman Wisdom''s early years could easily have come straight from the pages of a Dickens novel. Left by their frightened mother, ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London and stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle and who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades. Here are the hardships, tragedies and triumphs that gave him his inspiration. From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable and endearing character Norman Pitkin - the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.Trade ReviewA classic rags-to-riches saga * The Spectator *

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER___________________________The hilarious and heartwarming memoir from one of Britain''s best-loved comedians and Women''s Prize longlisted author, Dawn French.Dawn French is one of the greatest comedians of our time with a career that has spanned nearly four decades. Loved for her irreverent humour, Dawn has achieved massive mainstream success while continuing to push boundaries and challenge stereotypes. Here, she describes the journey that would eventually establish her as a perhaps unlikely, but nevertheless genuine, national treasure. As part of the much loved duo French and Saunders, Dawn helped create a repertoire of brilliantly observed characters, impersonating everything from Madonna and Harry Potter to The Exorcist. Dawn''s iconic role in the Vicar of Dibley showcased not only her talent but also her ability to take a controversial and topical issue and make Trade Reviewsomething of a revelation. Beacuse in among the the gags and photos of her bare bosom, there is intellectual rigour and real emotional intelligence ... heavens, she's a funny lady. I can't remember the last time a book made me laugh so much. * Sunday Telegraph *a national treasure ... Loyal, self-deprecating and garrulous, French's story makes for entertaining reading ... this is an original book, and will delight her fans and, indeed anyone with a sense of humour * Mail on Sunday *well written, warm and funny * Sunday Times *she writes so well * Daily Mail *no-holds-barred * List *

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Book SynopsisAnt and Dec have spent 30 years working together on TV. They''ve won over 100 awards, become national treasures and through it all they''ve remained best friends. From jungles to pubs, youth clubs to blind school, a wealth of behind-the-scenes anecdotes are revealed in this full, personal and intimate account of their friendship. Ant and Dec met when they were just thirteen on the set of Byker Grove in Newcastle. They didn''t warm to each other immediately, but soon enough they became best mates and have been inseparable both on and off screen ever since. Bad rap, stunts going wrong, schoolboy pranks and off-screen antics are just some of the experiences they write about in this wonderfully entertaining memoir, full of vivid observations, colourful reminiscence and charming digressions. Ooh! What a Lovely Pair will give millions of fans an insight to the genuine intimacy and refreshing sense of humour that the two TV icons share.

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Book SynopsisThere''s a war on against the BBC. It is under threat as never before. And if we lose it, we won''t get it back.The BBC is our most important cultural institution, our best-value entertainment provider, and the global face of Britain. It''s our most trusted news source in a world of divisive disinformation. But it is facing relentless attacks by powerful commercial and political enemies, including deep funding cuts - much deeper than most people realise - with imminent further cuts threatened. This book busts the myths about the BBC and shows us how we can save it, before it''s too late.Trade ReviewThis book's value lies in its steady accumulation of myth-busting data ... its urgent conclusion establishes just how much Britain stands to lose if the BBC as we know it falls. -- Dorian Lynskey * Guardian *A "must" for anyone interested in the future of what many regard as Britain's most important cultural institution and our greatest source of "soft power" on the world stage -- The Sunday Times * John Arlidge *After reaching the end of the book's more than 500 pages one is left with two overwhelming impressions. The first is how important the BBC is to the healthy life of the nation and the second, how its very long-term survival is now in doubt after the sustained political and financial attacks it's suffered these past few decades ... Written with wit and panache ... like taking a stroll through the social and political history of Britain from Thatcher onwards -- Ivor Gaber * The New European *A a thorough and perceptive analysis of some of the big challenges facing the BBC, and the malevolent and dishonest forces raging against it -- Patrick Howse * Byline Times *Scrupulously researched... exposes the myths behind the onslaught. The idea of a "silent majority" exasperated by the BBC's liberal values is at odds with trust ratings that put it above every other news provider -- Ian Burrell * Independent *The value of this book is to remind us that arguments against the BBC are often dishonest or partial, often strongly motivated by vested interests - and often hope for its destruction while affecting to hope for its reform. It may make you, as it did me, think that in this accursed year there's something to be said for keeping a-hold of nurse in fear of finding something worse. -- Sam Leith * UnHerd *A frighteningly informative torrent of history, politics, global economics and warm sympathy -- Libby Purves * The Times *Hair-raising -- Polly Toynbee * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe doctrine of neutral professionalism tells journalists that their work will be trusted if they keep themselves out of it. No, says Sue Robinson, you have put yourselves into it. You have to engage with the people you are trying to inform and come clean about your own identity as a private citizen and public professional. Her brave book, How Journalists Engage, describes the 'built environment' where an alternative—and far more humble—approach is slowly coming into view. In this detailed account of engagement work, there is a rethinking of journalism's entire professional project. I, for one, welcome that. * Jay Rosen, New York University Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, and author of What Are Journalists For? *In How Journalists Engage, Susan Robinson has done something refreshing: She's taken the chaos of an industry besieged by challenges in a turbulent world and extracted a framework that can give journalists a firmer footing. Not sure what it will take to strengthen our ties to an anxious, divided public? Her four new roles and eight new skill sets are a strong place to start. * Mónica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice, Braver Angels, and author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times *How Journalists Engage illuminates the changing role of trust in the contemporary news ecosystem. Professor Robinson has written an important book for scholars and practitioners alike. * Pablo J. Boczkowski, Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Professor, Northwestern University, and author of Abundance *Now more than ever, journalism is faced with the challenge of how to build trust within our increasingly fractured and polarized communities. How Journalists Engage is essential reading for anyone interested in this vital challenge. Building on rich and rigorous empirical research, including a diverse range of engagement case studies, it calls for an ethic of 'identity-aware care,' suggesting that journalists must prioritize listening to and learning from the diverse communities they serve. * Karin Wahl-Jorgensen, University Dean of Research Environment and Culture, Cardiff University, and author of Emotions, Media and Politics *The admirable research presented within its pages makes it a must-read. Furthermore, it possesses the capacity to inspire and stimulate fruitful empirical research in the realm of journalism ethics. * Y. Feng, Journal Of Media Ethics *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Prologue Chapter One: How Journalists Trust: Engagement Practices in an Industry Paradigm Shift Chapter Two: How Journalists Engage: A Theory of Trust Applied Chapter Three: How Journalists Identify: Trusting Agents of Engaged Care Chapter Four: How Journalists Might Care: Trust Building Through News Listening-to-Learn Literacies Chapter Five: How Journalists Can Listen to Learn and Learn to Listen: Two Interventions in Newsrooms and J-Schools Chapter Six: A Theory of Trust Building: Framing Journalistic Practice with an Identity-Aware Caring through Engagement Appendix References Index

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Book SynopsisIn a surveillance culture, the ubiquity of audio-visual recording devices has enabled the unprecedented documentation of private indiscretions, scandalous conversations, and obscene behaviors performed by both ordinary and high-profile people. From former President Donald J. Trump''s lewd banter on the infamous Access Hollywood video and leaked audio of celebrity racist tirades to outburst of violent hate speech posted daily to YouTube, contemporary media culture is awash in obscene performances of transgressive white masculinity. Such exposés are screened and viewed under the assumption that revealing secret prejudices will necessarily realize the promises of democracy and bring about a postracial and postfeminist future. This book addresses why the culture of public revelations has failed to hold the perpetrators accountable. Caught on Tape illustrates how public revelations constitute a symbolic and imaginary world for the public that is preoccupied with the obscene enjoyment of traTable of ContentsIntroduction: On Obscene Enjoyment 1. Leaked Celebrity Tirades and the Primal Scene of Racism 2. Anxiety, Racial Capitalism, and the Donald Sterling Tapes 3. YouRacist.com: The Libidinal Economy of Public Freak Out Videos 4. Access Hollywood and the Return of the Primal Father Epilogue: On Pointless Enjoyment Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisEnhanced version of the seminal text on editing includes a new foreword, a new afterword, a revamped cover and layout, as well as a lower price!The single most comprehensive and engaging volume on film editing. Reisz and Millar introduce readers to every aspect of the editor's craft, providing a concise history of editing and describing editing style as it applies to every genre of moviemaking, including many types of narrative and documentary films. The particular demands of wide-screen filmmaking, cinema verite, and the avant-garde are also covered. Reisz and Millar's account of the differences between smooth and abrupt editing and their remarkable sense of editing for dramatic effect rather than for realism make this book essential for apprentice editors, as well as those who want to know how filmmakers understand their work. Table of ContentsThe history of editing * The practice of editng * Principles of editing * The fifties and sixties * Cutting room procedure * Glossary of terms

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Book SynopsisFilm Into Video, Second Edition offers comprehensive, practical information on the complex process of converting motion picture film into video. All of the tools of the trade are explained in clear, simple language, as are the operational, business, and creative sides of film to video transfer. This easy-to use guide provides the reader with the necessary foundation to approach any technological advances in this fast-paced field.Additions to the second edition include: information on the Philips Spirit Data Cine and the new Sony FVS-1000; a new section on the latest in flying spot telecines, including Cintel''s C-Reality and Ursa Electrum; an examination of recent changes in color correction computers with da Vinci''s 2K and Pandora''s Mega-Def systems, and in respect to Philips Spirit DataCine and Cintel''s C-Reality, a discussion relating to the area of data transfer and how this has changed the telecine industry.Trade Review"This book contains a wealth of information...The book covers everything from how film is made, what a video signal looks like and the inner workings of high-end film-to-video transfer equipment in an entertaining and educational way." - Don Smith, Videomaker"If you work with film-to-video transfer equipment, are interested in film-to-video transfer or just enjoy learning about the history and current technology of film and video equipment, you will definitely enjoy Film into Video, Second Edition." - Don Smith, VideomakerPraise for the previous edition:"An excellent reference book detailing all aspects of how the professional would go about transferring film to video, costing such a job, the time scales involved and the creative sides to post-production." - Amateur Film & Video Maker (IAC)Table of ContentsA brief overview and history; Film technology; Video technology; Film into video; Telecine devices; Video recorder formats; Sound formats; Sound transfer devices and applications; Supporting devices; Planning for film to video transfers; Video facilities and costs; The telecine environment; Methods and Techniques; Four sample scenarios; Appendices; Glossary.

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Book SynopsisA deep—and darkly comic—dive into the nature of disasters, and the ways they shape how we think about ourselves in the worldTrade Review“In this brilliant book, David Thomson tells the story of how we came to make disaster and catastrophe our best friends—how we let terror cocoon and take over our imaginations to avoid seeing the things that really frighten us. Riveting and totally original.”—Adam Curtis, BBC filmmaker and political journalist“David Thomson is, I think, the best writer on film in our time. He is our most argumentative and trustworthy historian of the screen.”—Michael Ondaatje, author of The Cat’s Table“With bracing prose and intensity of feeling, this book will rivet any serious reader concerned about the world—climate change, COVID, war, and other menaces. A grim but burnished book.”—Diane Johnson, author of Lorna Mott Comes Home“David Thomson’s Disaster Mon Amour is a piñata of literary pleasures: acid thoughts, film lore, historical meditations, and astute observation, especially about the culture’s gourmandizing of despair. His high-stepping book is informed, alert, full of fury and fun.”—John Lahr, author of Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh“Any book that takes Laurel and Hardy and Rachel Maddow as prophets of doom—and makes you want to see a Laurel and Hardy movie with Rachel Maddow as much as you want to see Laurel and Hardy as guests on her show—is going to be read at least twice.”—Greil Marcus, author of Mystery Train

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Book SynopsisThe woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story, filled with intimate bombshells, told by the bombshell herself.

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Book SynopsisDesiree Hartsock was single, broke, and looking for love when she was offered the starring role on The Bachelorette, and she thought that she was getting everything she wanted. Now Desiree tells all in this honest reveal about the off-camera experience of the show, and her comeback journey to finding real love through it all.

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Book SynopsisThere are few personalities who evoke such universal feelings of warmth as Fred Rogers. An enduring presence in American homes for over 30 years, his plainspoken wisdom continues to guide and comfort many. The World According to Mister Rogers distills the legacy and singular worldview of this beloved American figure.An inspiring collection of stories, anecdotes, and insights--with sections titled Understanding Love, The Courage to Be Yourself, The Challenge of Inner Discipline, and We Are All Neighbors--The WOrld According to Mister Rogers is a testament to the legacy of a man who served and continues to serve as a role model to millions.

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Book SynopsisA heartfelt, humorous personal memoir and relatable guide to overcoming obstacles, wising up about romance, and getting ahead in your career from the star of Netflix''s hit reality show Selling Sunset.In this engaging, witty, and inspirational memoir, Chrishell Stause shares her story of living an unconventional childhood in small-town Kentucky marked by periods of homelessness, family addiction struggles and dreams of one day being on a daytime soap, all while managing the local Dairy Queen. Through resilience and grit, she overcame obstacles and pushed past every barrier in her path to become one of the most envied luxury realtors in Los Angeles and buzzworthy cast members in reality TV.She takes us behind the scenes of Selling Sunset, reveals never-before-told stories from her life in soaps, and even pulls back the curtain on her highly publicised love life, offering insight not before shared. With her signature honesty and charm, Stause also

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Book SynopsisThis pioneering work equips you with the skills needed to create and design powerful stories and concepts for interactive, digital, multi-platform storytelling and experience design that will take audience engagement to the next level. Klaus Sommer Paulsen presents a bold new vision of what storytelling can become if it is reinvented as an audience-centric design method. His practices unlock new ways of combining story with experience for a variety of existing, new and upcoming platforms. Merging theory and practice, storytelling and design principles, this innovative toolkit instructs the next generation of creators on how to successfully balance narratives, design and digital innovation to develop strategies and concepts that both apply and transcend current technology. Packed with theory and exercises intended to unlock new narrative dimensions, Integrated Storytelling by Design is a must-read for creative professionals looking to shape the futuTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Enter the new world of storytelling by design 2. Structure 3. Seven key components of Integrated Storytelling by Design 4. Design principles and elements of Integrated Storytelling Part I: Story 5. The rise, fall and rise of the living story 6. The concept of Integrated Storytelling 7. The War of the Worlds 8. CASE: The War of The Worlds Immersive Experience 9. From theory to practice: Concepts transcending technologies 10. The Integrated Storytelling check list Part II: Design 11. The audience is the hero! 12. Constructing immersive narrative designs with Story Spheres 13. From theory to practice: Constructing a basic Story Sphere 14. Creating new narrative structures and dynamics with Micro Stories 15. From theory to practice: Structuring Micro Stories Part III: Audience 16. Audience layer compositions 17. From theory to practice: Creating an audience code set 18. Designing connections across audience gaps 19. Designing a Creator - Audience Connection Script 20. The audience and the Integrated Story Sphere 21. The new roles of the audience 22. Variations of The Alien Encounter 23. From theory to practice: Audience role timeline mapping 24. Contextual Audience Design 25. From theory to practice: Audience context 26. Adjusting to a new audience mindset Part IV: Experience 27. The design of memories 28. Theory to practice: Working with Micro Experiences in sequence Part V: Convergence 29. The Integrated Storytelling design dimensions 30. Theory to practice: Integrated Experiential Narrative 31. Theory to practice: Vertical and horisontal integration Part VI: Creation 32. Creating Integrated Storytelling 33. Testing Integrated Storytelling concepts 34. Acknowledging The Dark Side of Storytelling 35. From theory to practice: Uncovering hidden agendas Part VII: Application 36. Themed attractions 37. CASE: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge 38. Game Design and Beyond 39. CASE: The Last of Us 40. CASE: EVE Online: True Stories 41. The New Retail Experience 42. CASE: Søstrene Grene 43. Integrated Storytelling for Modern Marketing 44. CASE: Bleed For The Throne Futurecasting 45. The future of the Story Experience Afterword 46. Storytelling is not what storytelling was Literature and Media

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Book SynopsisHealth Economics and Financing What are the metaphysics of time travel? How can Hurley exist in two places at the same time? What does it mean for something to be possibly true in the flash-sideways universe? Does Jack have a moral obligation to his father? What is the Tao of John Locke? Dude. So there's, like, this island? And a bunch of us were on Oceanic flight 815 and we crashed on it. I kinda thought it was my fault, because of those numbers. I thought they were bad luck. We've seen the craziest things here, like a polar bear and a Smoke Monster, and we traveled through time back to the 1970s. And we met the Dharma dudes. Arzt even blew himself up. For a long time, I thought I was crazy. But now, I think it might have been destiny. The island's made me question a lot of things. Like, why is it that Locke and Desmond have the same names as real philosophers? Why do so many of us have trouble with our dads? Did Jack have a choice in becoming our lTable of ContentsIntroduction: Lost and F.O.U.N.D. 1 Part One F is for Fortune 1 Lost in Lost’s Times 9 Richard Davies 2 Imaginary Peanut Butter: The Puzzles of Time Travel in Lost 32 William J. Devlin 3 It Doesn’t Matter What We Do: From Metaphysics to Ethics in Lost’s Time Travel 47 Jeremy Pierce 4 If Sawyer Weren’t a Con Man, Then He Would Have Been a Cop: Counterfactual Reasoning in the Last Season of Lost 63 Deborah R. Barnbaum Part Two O is for Origin 5 Lost in Different Circumstances: What Would You Do? 75 Charles Taliaferro and Dan Kastrul 6 “Don’t Mistake Coincidence for Fate”: Lost Theories and Coincidence 91 Briony Addey 7 Lost and the Question of Life after Birth 107 Jeremy Barris 8 See You in Another Life, Brother: Bad Faith and Authenticity in Three Lost Souls 120 Sander Lee Part Three U is for Unity 9 Lost’s State of Nature 145 Richard Davies 10 Friends and Enemies in the State of Nature: The Absence of Hobbes and the Presence of Schmitt 164 Peter S. Fosl 11 Ideology and Otherness in Lost: “Stuck in a Bloody Snow Globe” 187 Karen Gaffney Part Four N is for Necessity 12 Escaping the Island of Ethical Subjectivism: Don’t Let Ben Bring You Back 207 George Wrisley 13 Lost Together: Fathers, Sons, and Moral Obligations 220 Michael W. Austin 14 Should We Condemn Michael? 233 Becky Vartabedian 15 The Ethics of Objectification and the Search for Redemption in Lost 241 Patricia Brace and Rob Arp Part Five D is for Destiny 16 The New Narnia: Myth and Redemption on the Island of Second Chances 253 Brett Chandler Patterson 17 I Once Was Lost: Aquinas on Finding Goodness and Truth 280 Daniel B. Gallagher 18 The Tao of John Locke 300 Shai Biderman and William J. Devlin 19 Lost Metaphysics: Keeping the Needle on the Record 312 Donavan S. Muir Appendix: Who Are Locke, Hume, and Rousseau? The Losties’ Guide to Philosophers 321 Scott F. Parkers Contributors: Jacob’s Candidates 341 Index: Oceanic Flight 815 Manifest 347

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Book SynopsisMedia industry strategies of production and consumption transform the boundaries between adulthood and childhood while reinforcing social norms, reproductive ideals, and labor hierarchies.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''With typical razor-sharp wit and candour, Paul tells of his rise to fame as Lily Savage . . . Riveting.'' Daily MirrorFrom Britain''s most beloved TV star, Open the Cage, Murphy is an action-packed roller-coaster ride through a decade of Paul O''Grady''s life, stuffed full to the gunwales with hilarious stories, extreme situations and outrageous one-liners.A must read for any Paul O''Grady fan, Open the Cage, Murphy follows his brilliant comic creation Lily Savage as she embraces success and world domination beckons.From being involved in a plane crash, to getting caught up in the LA riots and a close encounter with Madonna, the stories come thick and fast. Paul takes us with him to a gay-themed weekend in Butlin''s in Skegness, on a rowdy tour with Prisoner Cell Block H - the Musical and into the depths of the Australian rainforest, where he befriends a rare bird that can disembowel a man with a singleTrade ReviewTop pick of this year's celeb memoirs * Daily Mail *Uproarious… There’s a degree of candour and artistry to O’Grady’s writing that lifts it far above the usual showbiz memoir * Guardian *With typical razor-sharp wit and candour, Paul tells of his rise to fame as Lily Savage in the late 1980s and early 1990s, before he became a household name… Riveting * Mirror *Whether writing about star-studded Hollywood parties, the devastating loss of close friends to Aids or his late night shenanigans, O’Grady’s wit has never deserted him * Liverpool Echo *

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Book SynopsisRichmal Crompton was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1890. She was educated at St. Elphin's School and studied Classics at Royal Holloway College before becoming a schoolmistress. However, her teaching career was cut short by an attack of polio in 1923, which confined her to a wheelchair. She became a full-time author, and wrote over 40 books for adults, but she is best known for her hugely popular Just William books. William first appeared in 1919 in a short story for Home Magazine. The first collection featuring him was published in 1922, and he went on to star in 38 further books (the final one, William the Lawless, was published posthumously in 1970). They have sold over 12 million copies in the UK alone, been translated into nine languages and remain enduringly popular today.

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Book SynopsisDiehard Dad''s Army fan Phill Jupitus has selected four of his favourite episodes from the sitcom that captured the heart of a nation. As Jupitus says, ''There are episodes here you will be familiar with and some you may never have heard, but what I can promise is that they are all achingly funny.'' ''The Man and the Hour'' is the first ever episode of the series, in which Mainwaring barks out, ''Come on Adolf, we''re ready for you!''; ''My British Buddy'' finds Mollie Sugden guest starring as a Walmington inhabitant besotted with the new GIs in town; ''Time on My Hands'' finds a German airman snagged by his parachute on the town hall clock; and in ''A Soldier''s Farewell'' Mainwaring dreams he is Napoleon at Waterloo, with Wilson an elegant Duke of Wellington... Providing stalwart support to the stars are John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.2 CDs. 1 hr 53 mins.

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Book SynopsisFrom Ronnie Radford to Wayne Rooney, John Motson''s knowledge and passion for football are unrivalled. In Motty, he shares his story for the first time and guides us through a career which has spanned forty years and over 2,000 matches. From reporting on the exploits of the giant-killing Hereford team in the 1972 FA Cup that made his name on Match of the Day, to the estimated twenty-million viewers who tuned in to his commentary on England''s match with Portugal at the 2006 World Cup, Motson''s time in the commentary box has delivered some unforgettable anecdotes. In dozens of fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, we hear about the greatest football matches he has watched and the greatest players and managers he has been privileged to know. Many of them are football icons; Bill Shankly, Alex Ferguson, Brian Clough, Alf Ramsey, and Matt Busby, amongst countless others.Motty is essential reading for anyone who has grown up with the undisputed voice of footbalTrade ReviewMotson has been the finest television football commentator for the best part of 25 years, and perhaps ever -- Rod Liddle * The Times *Football's grand master of the microphone -- Lee Clayton * Daily Mail *Motty's sheepskin coat has become a trademark almost as familiar as Kenneth Wolstenholme's "They think it's all over ... it is now" as Geoff Hurst completed his World Cup Final hat-trick in '66 * Harry Harris *John Motson is the nation's-favourite, statto-mad, sheepskin-wearing voice of football -- Barney Ronay * Guardian *We'd be lost without Motty's unique insights. * Martin Kelner *

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Book SynopsisJane McDonald was already in high demand as a performer on the club circuit and cruise ships, when BBC1's docusoap The Cruise catapulted her to mainstream stardom in 1998. Jane went on to release a string of hit albums, with her debut achieving platinum status, and she set up her own record label in 2009. Alongside her recording career, Jane performs live concerts across the British Isles. A former panelist on Loose Women, she has also been a frequent broadcaster throughout her career. She currently presents Holidaying with Jane McDonald on Channel 5, appears in Celebrity Gogglebox on Channel 4, and presented The Soap Awards on ITV. This is Jane's third book, and she lives in Wakefield.

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Book SynopsisTest your knowledge of Parks and Recreation -- from the hilarious characters and quotable lines to the funniest and most memorable moments -- with this one-of-a-kind trivia collection based on the entire series:* First brush up on your knowledge with the Parks and Recreation Episode Guide, an 88-page paperback book (3 x 5) packed with 60-word plot synopses of all 125 episodes, including the name of the episode and episode number, with full-color art throughout.* Then gather your favorite friends for a lightning round of trivia with a set of 50 trivia cards (and 1 instruction card), featuring 200 questions to test your expertise of Parks and Recreation.* Store the episode guide and trivia deck together in the handsome full-color printed magnetic closure box.

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Book SynopsisAll men must die. But these oracles are not men.- Gorgeously illustrated: Each of the 40 cards in this oracle deck is vibrantly illustrated with original artwork; let The Iconoclast (Rhaenyra Targaryen) inspire you to break the mould or The Warrior (Brienne of Tarth) demonstrate humility and grace-these and many more characters in this one-of-a-kind set celebrate the women who inhabit the world of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.- Deluxe set: This set includes 40 full-colour illustrated cards (3 x 5 inches), shrink wrapped and housed in a card sleeve; an 88-page, full-colour illustrated paperback book (3 x 5 inches); and a keepsake magnetic closure box (3-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches).- Fully illustrated oracle guidebook: This set includes a full-colour illustrated companion book to the card deck, providing the symbolism behind each oracle and a dose of inspiration and guidance.- Perfect gift:

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

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Book SynopsisA must have for fans, this official illustrated guide features a unique look at all the gadgets and inventions created by Rick Sanchez from Adult Swim''s Emmy-winning show Rick and Morty. Dive into this one-of-a-kind guide that explores and explains all the inventions, gadgets, and machines -- not just the ones with a sci-fi word added to it -- that Rick and Morty have encountered on their mind-blowing adventures! In the Book of Gadgets and Inventions, author Robb Pearlman explores the science and backstories as well as includes humorous how-to instructions for of all the gadgets and gizmos from all three seasons of Rick and Morty, breaking them into seven themed-categories including items like: Body and Mind: Anatomy Park, Mindblower Helmet, and Pickle Serum Interdimensional Power & Travel: Interdimensional Cable, Interdimensional Goggles, and Microverse Battery Weapon

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Book SynopsisTest your expertise on Friends -- from the characters and food, to Central Perk, quotable lines and the funniest, most awkward situations -- with a one-of-a-kind trivia collection based on the classic episode The One with the Embryos.First, brush up on your knowledge with the Friends A to Z Guide, a book packed with encyclopedic entries on the show''s characters, inanimate objects, places, and situations, featuring full-colour photography throughout. The book is 3x5, 88 pages, and paperback.Next, gather your own favourite friends for a lightning round of trivia with a set of cards featuring hundreds of questions to test your skills. The set is based on the game created by Ross in the episode The One with the Embryos.Keep it all together in the full-colour printed magnetic closure box.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate coast-to-coast guide for armchair travelers who never leave their armchair because they're watching their favorite television shows.For more than 75 years, television shows have used their fictional or real settings as major characters. When you think of shows like Seinfeld, E.R., The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Golden Girls you can't not think of New York City, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Miami (to say nothing of shows like Chicago Hope, WKRP in Cincinnati, Hot in Cleveland, L.A. Law, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The King of Queens, LA to Vegas, Sex and the City, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Middle, or even Gilligan's Island. From comedies to dramedies to dramas, every state in the union (and Washington, D.C.) can claim a show (or two or dozens) as their own. TV USA is the first ever fully illustrated atlas of the in-world restaurants, businesses, and notable locations featured in everyone's favorite television shows. In TV USA, readers will embar

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Book SynopsisPhilosophers explain and criticize many controversial aspects of the ambitious new TV show, His Dark Materials.

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Book SynopsisHere, philosophers wittily and expertly uncover amazing philosophical insights from the endlessly fascinating TV show, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.Greg Littmann shows how the values of the gang are the same as those of Homeric heroes. Christopher Ketcham argues that the Church should make Charlie a saint, partly because It’s Always Sunny is “all about free will.” Russ Hamer shows how closely the gang’s activities comply with the scientific method. Kyle Alkema and Adam Barkman analyze the way the gang perceives happiness and how they try to get it. Charlotte Knowles considers whether Heidegger would consider members of the gang authentic or inauthentic — and concludes that they’re a bit of both. Skyler King examines the morality of the gang’s behavior by the standard of how they respond to extreme suffering. Ethan Chambers agrees that each of the five central characters is a terrible person, but argues that they are not truly to blame for their actions. Fenner Tanswell demonstrates that many of the gang’s wrong actions result not from immoral motives but from illogical thinking. And Robert Arp compiles a hilarious list of historical examples where people acted even more foolishly than the Philadelphia Five.

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Book SynopsisAn investigative team of philosophers uncovers the hidden meanings of this weird and puzzling television show.

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Book SynopsisThis updated third edition introduces readers to the business of film at every stage of the filmmaking lifecycle, from planning and production to financing, marketing, and distribution. Celebrated authors Stephen R. Greenwald and Paula Landry offer a practical, hands-on guide to the business aspects of this evolving industry, exploring streaming, development, financing trends, regional/global/online distribution, shifting business models, exhibition, multi-platform delivery, marketing, VR/AR, virtual production, accounting, and more. The book is illustrated throughout with sample financing scenarios and charts/graphics, and includes detailed case studies from projects of different budgets and markets. This new and expanded edition has been updated to reflect the new challenges facing the industry due to Covid-19 and how to navigate the new landscape of film financing and distribution. Other updates include coverage of new indie films and distributors, virtual productionTrade ReviewPraise for the Previous Edition:"This book will be of great value to anyone interested or involved in the business side of the film industry. The authors’ unmatched insights and clear explanations of how the movie business works, from development and financing to distribution and marketing, provides essential information for filmmakers, film financiers and distributors, and others, seeking to understand how the film business works in this era of rapid technological change."Alan U. Schwartz, Entertainment Attorney"Behind the mystique, red carpets and dreams of glitz and glamour lies a business like no other. If this is a business you’re in or headed toward, you need to understand how it started, how it works and where it’s going – whether you’re a student or a producer prepping your first film. The knowledge in this book is gold, and it will expertly guide you over the steep learning curve that, for some, takes years to navigate. Buy it! Read it! It’ll make you a whole lot smarter, save you time and money and help to propel your career."Eve Honthaner, President - Association of Film Commissioners International, Instructor, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Author of The Complete Film Production Handbook and Hollywood Drive"The Business of Film: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success in the Film Industry is a great guide for anyone seeking to navigate the waters of the motion picture industry and an understanding of the essentials of production, finance, and distribution agreements and the deal making behind them."Jeffrey P. Silberman, Esq., Literary Agent, Entertainment AttorneyTable of ContentsPREFACE; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FILM INDUSTRY; CHAPTER 2: A BUSINESS OVERVIEW OF FILM; CHAPTER 3: MOVIE DEVELOPMENT; CHAPTER 4: MOVIE FINANCING; CHAPTER 5: MOVIE PRODUCTION; CHAPTER 6: MOVIE DISTRIBUTION; CHAPTER 7: MOVIE MARKETING; CHAPTER 8: FILM EXHIBITION, RETAIL & CONSUMPTION; CHAPTER 9: MOVIE ACCOUNTING; APPENDIX

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Book SynopsisThe newly revised and updated fifth edition of Grammar of the Shot teaches readers theoretical principles behind successful visual communication in motion media through discussions of shot composition, depth cues, lens choices, lighting, screen direction, camera movement, and shooting for editing. Many general practices are outlined that will help readers create rich, multi-layered visuals. Designed as an easy-to-use reference, this book presents each topic succinctly with clear photographs and diagrams illustrating key concepts, practical exercises, and quiz questions, and is a staple of any filmmaker's library. New to the fifth edition: Instructional and student resources offer downloadable and editable raw footage so that students can practice the techniques described in the book, and instructional videos showcasing examples of different editing choices and types of shot transitions. Thorough chapter content reviews and refreshed exeTrade Review"Grammar of the Shot is well-written and provides valuable information for young filmmakers and seasoned veterans alike...I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting into media creation, especially if you have no idea where to start." - Amy Roberts, Tri-County Technical College Table of Contents1. The Shots: What, How, and Why? 2. Basic Motion Media Shot Composition 3. Shot Composition for Depth, Perspective, and Focus 4. Lighting Your Shots: Not Just What You See, but How You See It 5. Will It Cut? Shooting for Editing 6. Dynamic Shots: Subjects and Camera in Motion 7. Concluding Thoughts: A Filmmaker’s Mindset

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised fourth edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the roles, procedures, and logistics of the film and digital video production process. Author Lorene M. Wales takes the reader from development and pre-production all the way to post-production, marketing and distribution, offering a hands-on approach suitable for projects of any budget and scale, explaining every stage and key role in the life of a film. Focusing on how key roles shape the film production process, Wales guides filmmakers through the A-Z of making a film in today's industry and draws from insights and experiences from working filmmakers throughout. The book is practically focused and includes a wealth of sample checklists, schedules, budgeting, and downloadable forms and templates for practical use. The fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to include a new chapter on how to break into the industry, expanded and updated sections on distribution (including theatrical and streamiTable of ContentsPART I. Development and Pre-Production 1. Media Development 2. The Producers 3. Script Breakdown and Scheduling 4. The Budget 5. The Production Team and Staff 6. The Production Office PART II. Production 7. The Director’s Team and 2nd Unit 8. Casting, Actors, Extras, and Stunt People 9. The Art Department 10. The Camera Department 11. Grip and Electric 12. The Sound Department 13. Visual Effects and Special Effects 14. The Wardrobe Department 15. Makeup and Hair 16. Locations 17. The Transportation Department PART III. Post-Production and Beyond 18. Post-Production 19. Music 20. Safety on Set 21. Legal Issues 22. Marketing and Distribution

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO''s Game of Thrones television series and the books that inspired it George R.R. Martin''s New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a good king to usurp the throne of a bad one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medieval mores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feminist ideals? Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Game of Thrones series Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of Game of Thrones Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modern America tTable of ContentsFOREWORD by Elio M. Garcia and Linda Antonsson ix A RAVE N FROM HOUSE WI LEY: Editor’s Note on Spoilers xiii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: How I Was Spared from Having to Take the Black xv Introduction: So What if Winter Is Coming? 1Henry Jacoby PART ONE “YOU WIN OR YOU DIE” 1 Maester Hobbes Goes to King’s Landing 5Greg Littmann 2 It Is a Great Crime to Lie to a King 19Don Fallis 3 Playing the Game of Thrones: Some Lessons from Machiavelli 33Marcus Schulzke 4 The War in Westeros and Just War Theory 49Richard H. Corrigan PART TWO “THE THINGS I DO FOR LOVE” 5 Winter Is Coming!: The Bleak Quest for Happiness in Westeros 63Eric J. Silverman 6 The Death of Lord Stark: The Perils of Idealism 75David Hahn 7 Lord Eddard Stark, Queen Cersei Lannister: Moral Judgments from Different Perspectives 87Albert J. J. Anglberger and Alexander Hieke 8 It Would Be a Mercy: Choosing Life or Death in Westeros and Beyond the Narrow Sea 99Matthew Tedesco PART THREE “WINTER IS COMING” 9 Wargs, Wights, and Wolves That Are Dire: Mind and Metaphysics, Westeros Style 115Henry Jacoby 10 Magic, Science, and Metaphysics in A Game of Thrones 129Edward Cox 11 “You Know Nothing, Jon Snow”: Epistemic Humility Beyond the Wall 142Abraham P. Schwab 12 “Why Is the World So Full of Injustice?”: Gods and the Problem of Evil 154Jaron Daniël Schoone PART FOUR “THE MAN WHO PASSES THE SENTENCE SHOULD SWING THE SWORD” 13 Why Should Joffrey Be Moral If He Has Already Won the Game of Thrones? 169Daniel Haas 14 The Moral Luck of Tyrion Lannister 183Christopher Robichaud 15 Dany’s Encounter with the Wild: Cultural Relativism in A Game of Thrones 194Katherine Tullman 16 “There Are No True Knights”: The Injustice of Chivalry 205Stacey Goguen PART FIVE “STICK THEM WITH THE POINTY END” 17 Fate, Freedom, and Authenticity in A Game of Thrones 223Michael J. Sigrist 18 No One Dances the Water Dance 236Henry Jacoby 19 The Things I Do For Love: Sex, Lies, and Game Theory 250R. Shannon Duval 20 Stop the Madness!: Knowledge, Power, and Insanity in A Song of Ice and Fire 264Chad William Timm CONTRIBUTORS: The Learned Lords and Ladies from beyond the Seven Kingdoms 279 INDEX: From the Archives at Oldtown 287

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Book SynopsisBrains before bullets ancient and modern wisdom for mechanics and motorcycle enthusiasts Essential reading for fans of the show, this book takes readers deeper into the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, the Teller-Morrow family, and the ethics that surround their lives and activities.Table of ContentsIntroduction: “Gotta Look This Life in the Eye” viii Acknowledgments: Thanks to the Reaper Crew x Part I “An Equal Mix of Might and Right”: Ethics at 92 mph 1 1 Virtue and Vice in the SAMCROpolis: Aristotle Views Sons of Anarchy 3 Jason T. Eberl 2 A Prospect’s Guide to Nietzsche 16 Tim Jung and Minerva Ahumada 3 Tig Needs an Escort Home: Is Loyalty a Virtue? 29 James Edwin Mahon 4 A Saint among the Sons: Aquinas on Murder and the Men of Mayhem 38 Randall M. Jensen Part II “Off the Social Grid”: The Politics of Mayhem 51 5 SAMCRO versus the Leviathan: Laying Down the (Motor)Cycle of Violence 53 George A. Dunn 6 “The Rat Prince” and The Prince: The Machiavellian Politics of the MC 65 Timothy M. Dale and Joseph J. Foy 7 Chaos and Order: Anarchy in the MC 73 Bruno de Brito Serra 8 “Another Fun-Filled Day in the Six Counties”: The Real IRA—Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? 85 Philip Smolenski 9 SAMCRO Goes to War 94 Alex Leveringhaus Part III “The Concept Was Pure, Simple, True”: Biker Identity and Meaning 105 10 My Skin, My Self: SAMCRO’s Ink and Personal Identity 107 Charlene Elsby 11 The Faith of Our Sons and the Tragic Quest 117 Kevin Corn 12 Once a Biker Slut, Always a Biker Slut: Narrative Identity in Charming 128 Minerva Ahumada and Tim Jung 13 SAMCRO and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance 139 Massimiliano L. Cappuccio Part IV “The Passion in His Heart and the Reason in His Mind”: Sex, Love, and Gender 151 14 Sometimes a Motorcycle Is Just a Motorcycle: Freud and Hamlet Come to Charming 153 Andrea Zanin 15 When a Charming Woman Speaks 165 Leslie A. Aarons 16 Mothers of Anarchy: Power, Control, and Care in the Feminine Sphere 175 Leigh C. Kolb Part V “Each Savage Event Was a Catalyst for the Next”: The Historic and the Homeric 187 17 Sons of History: How SAMCRO Lost and Found Its Way 189 Peter S. Fosl 18 Anarchism and Authenticity, or Why SAMCRO Shouldn’t Fight History 201 Peter S. Fosl 19 Good Old Fashioned Mayhem 214 Greg Littmann 20 The Road Out of Mayhem 225 Greg Littmann Contributors: Philosophers of Mayhem 237 List of Episodes: The Life (and Death?) of Sam Crow 243 Index 246

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Book SynopsisWe can't define consciousness because consciousness does not exist. Humans fancy that there's something special about the way we perceive the world, and yet we live in loops as tight and as closed as the hosts do, seldom questioning our choices, content, for the most part, to be told what to do next. Dr. Robert Ford, Westworld Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality? HBO's Westworld, a high-concept cerebral television series which explores the emergence of artificial consciousness at a futuristic amusement park, raises numerous questions about the nature of consciousness and its bearing on the divide between authentic and artificial life. Are our choices our own? What is the relationship between the mind and the body? Why do violent delights have violent ends? Could machines ever have the moral edge over man? Does consciousness create humanity, or humanity consciousness? In Westworld and Philosophy, philosophers, filmmakers, scieTable of ContentsContributors: Hosts and Guests viii Acknowledgments: “Figuring Out How It All Works” xv Introduction: Taking Sides in Westworld 1 Part I “You Said This Place Was a Game” 3 1 On Playing Cowboys and Indians 5 Don Fallis 2 A Special Kind of Game: The Portrayal of Role‐play in Westworld 15 Nicholas Moll 3 Humans and Hosts in Westworld: What’s the Difference? 26 Marcus Arvan Part II “You’re Only Human, After All” 39 4 Crossing the Uncanny Valley: What it Means to be Human in Westworld 41 Siobhan Lyons 5 Revealing Your Deepest Self: Can Westworld Create or Corrupt Virtue? 50 Jason T. Eberl 6 Westworld: From Androids to Persons 61 Onni Hirvonen Part III “We Can’t Define Consciousness Because Consciousness Does Not Exist” 71 7 Turing’s Dream and Searle’s Nightmare in Westworld 73 Lucía Carrillo González 8 What Is It Like to Be a Host? 79 Bradley Richards 9 Does the Piano Play Itself? Consciousness and the Eliminativism of Robert Ford 90 Michael Versteeg and Adam Barkman Part IV “Choices Hanging in the Air Like Ghosts” 103 10 Maeve’s Dilemma: What Does it Mean to Be Free? 105 Marco Antonio Azevedo and Ana Azevedo 11 A Place to Be Free: Writing Your Own Story in Westworld 114 Joshua D. Crabill 12 From William to the Man in Black: Sartrean Existentialism and the Power of Freedom 125 Kimberly S. Engels Part V “I’ve Always Loved a Great Story…Lies That Told a Deeper Truth” 137 13 Hideous Fictions and Horrific Fates 139 Madeline Muntersbjorn 14 Narrating Gender, Gendering Narrative, and Engendering Wittgenstein’s “Rough Ground” in Westworld 150 Lizzie Finnegan 15 The Observer(s) System and the Semiotics of Virtuality in Westworld’s Characters: Jonathan Nolan’s Fictions as a Conceptual Unity 162 Patricia Trapero‐Llobera 16 What Does Bernard Dream About When He Dreams About His Son? 173 Oliver Lean Part VI “I Choose to See the Beauty” 183 17 The Dueling Productions of Westworld: Self‐Referential Art or Meta‐Kitsch? 185 Michael Forest and Thomas Beckley‐Forest 18 Beauty, Dominance, Humanity: Three Takes on Nudity in Westworld 196 Matthew Meyer 19 Sci‐Fi Western or Ancient Greek Tragedy? 206 Caterina Ludovica Baldini Part VII “You Can’t Play God Without Being Acquainted With the Devil” 217 20 Of Hosts and Men: Westworld and Speciesism 219 François Jaquet and Florian Cova 21 Violent Births: Fanon, Westworld, and Humanity 229 Anthony Petros Spanakos 22 The Wretched of Westworld: Scientific Totalitarianism and Revolutionary Violence 239 Dan Dinello Index 252

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