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White Lion Publishing Wes Anderson
Book SynopsisThis new and updated edition covers the full life''s work of iconic director Wes Anderson, including Asteroid City, The French Dispatch, and his collection of four short films for Netflix.Loaded with rich imagery and detailed analysis of his incredible films – including the classics The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The French Dispatch – this is the first book to feature all of Wes Anderson''s movies in a single volume.Acclaimed film journalist Ian Nathan provides an intelligent and thoughtful examination of the work of one of contemporary film’s greatest visionaries, charting the themes, visuals, and narratives that have come to define Anderson’s work and contributed to his films and idiosyncratic character that''s adored by his loyal fans. From Anderson’s regular cast members – including Bill Murray an
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Thames and Hudson Ltd Ridley Scott A Retrospective
Book SynopsisIan Nathan is one of the UK's best-known film writers. He is the author of eight previous books, including Alien Vault, the bestselling history of Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Terminator Vault, Burton, The Coen Brothers and Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth. He is the former editor and executive editor of Empire, where he remains a contributing editor.
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White Lion Publishing Martin Scorsese
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HarperCollins Publishers Nathan I Anything You Can Imagine
Book SynopsisThe definitive history of Peter Jackson's Middle-earth saga, Anything You Can Imagine takes us on a cinematic journey across all six films, featuring brand-new interviews with Peter, his cast & crew. From the early days of daring to dream it could be done, through the highs and lows of making the films, to fan adoration and, finally, Oscar glory.LightsA nine-year-old boy in New Zealand's Pukerua Bay stays up late and is spellbound by a sixty-year-old vision of a giant ape on an island full of dinosaurs. This is true magic. And the boy knows that he wants to be a magician.CameraFast-forward twenty years and the boy has begun to cast a spell over the film-going audience, conjuring gore-splattered romps with bravura skill that will lead to Academy recognition with an Oscar nomination for Heavenly Creatures. The boy from Pukerua Bay with monsters reflected in his eyes has arrived, and Hollywood comes calling. What would he like to do next? How about a fantasy film, something like The Lord of the Rings?'ActionThe greatest work of fantasy in modern literature, and the biggest, with rights ownership so complex it will baffle a wizard. Vast. Complex. Unfilmable. One does not simply walk into Mordor unless you are Peter Jackson.Anything You Can Imagine tells the full, dramatic story of how Jackson and his trusty fellowship of Kiwi filmmakers dared take on a quest every bit as daunting as Frodo's, and transformed JRR Tolkien's epic tale of adventure into cinematic magic, and then did it again with The Hobbit. Enriched with brand-new interviews with Jackson, his fellow filmmakers and many of the films' stars, Ian Nathan's mesmerising narrative whisks us to Middle-earth, to gaze over the shoulder of the director as he creates the impossible, the unforgettable, and proves that film-making really is anything you can imagine'.Trade Review‘This book truly is the definitive history of the Lord of the Rings films. Nearly every single element of the productions is coverd here, from writing, to shooting, to Oscar-night jitters. Nathan’s prose does exactly what you want from a book like this: it makes you feel as if you’re really there.’SlashFilm ‘In breezy and often cheeky prose, Nathan tells a grand story worthy of the annals of great filmmaking… there is much to learn, to chuckle over and to admire as Jackson and his band of indefatigable Kiwis face down the naysayers.’Daily Mail
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Quarto Publishing PLC Guillermo del Toro
Book SynopsisAn engaging and in-depth examination of the work of Guillermo Del Toro, one of the most revered directors working in modern cinema.Trade Review"The book manages to break down Del Toro’s career into a book that is both informative, engaging and easy to dip into. Casual fans will learn all about his biggest films and more, and hardcore fans should love it." * Cryptic Rock *"It’s the type of book that will give you endless “oh, did you know…” ammunition for any conversation on his work...a beautifully put together book that would grace any bookcase or coffee table..." -- Clare Hemsworth * Fandemonium Network *"The photos alone are enough for a fan to covet this fine book (which comes in its own slipcase), but Nathan's essays also help tie together Del Toro's career, making an argument for him as a rare artist with a cohesive, personal vision and style." -- Jeffrey M. Anderson * Combustible Celluloid *"For those looking for examinations of del Toro’s narrative techniques and stylistic and creative choices, they will not be disappointed with critical and honest analysis that Nathan provides." * Conskipper.com *"...this is a terrific book with insightful, eloquent writing from Nathan that fed my artistic soul." -- Michele Galgana * ScreenRant.com *"...full of interesting stories and full-colour stills and behind the scenes photos from the movies. It's a fun coffee table book that would make a good gift for someone interested in Del Toro's work, or filmmaking in general." -- Jennifer Muirhead * WeekendNotes.com *"Despite being unofficial and unauthorized, this comprehensive volume blooms with gorgeous, sometimes grotesque imagery and knowledgeable, occasionally indulgent reverence for del Toro’s estimable body of work." -- Mark Burger * YES Weekly *Table of ContentsCONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1. ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICOThe early years & Cronos (1993) 2. TUNNEL VISIONMimic (1997) 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Devil’s Backbone (2001) 4. BLOOD RUSH Blade II (2002) 5. BIG RED Hellboy (2004) & Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) 6. RITES OF PASSAGE Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) 7. HIGH CONCEPT Pacific Rim (2013) 8. FREAK HOUSE Crimson Peak (2015) 9. THE LOVE AQUATIC The Shape of Water (2017) 10. THE WEAVER OF DREAMS Nightmare Alley & Pinocchio (2021 - TBC) SOURCES & CREDITS
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Quarto Publishing PLC Clint Eastwood
Book SynopsisClint Eastwood is Hollywood’s elder statesman and its conscience. He is the standard by which other films and filmmakers are judged. He represents both classical Hollywood and an entirely modern, uncompromising and unfussy directorial presence. There are those who adore him as a cowboy, a superstar, the rugged, unyielding yet introspective face of American machismo. There are those who read him as a great American auteur fashioning uncompromising, fascinating, intellectual films about his country, about life, about whatever the hell takes his fancy. No single figure in all of Hollywood, operates so freely outside of the strictures of commercial pressure. And yet, or perhaps that is because, he makes hit after hit. Separation of actor and director is almost impossible. They are intimately related, cross pollinating, but he has become in the latter half of his career to be view as one of the great American artists. While drawing conTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION THE MAGNIFICENT STRANGER The early years (1930–1971) THE DIRECTOR EMERGES Play Misty for Me (1971), Dirty Harry (scene) (1971), High Plains Drifter (1973), Breezy (1973), The Eiger Sanction (1975) WAY OUT WESTERN The strange tale of The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) MAXIMUM MINIMALISM Ten great Clint Eastwood performances AMERICAN STORYTELLER The Gauntlet (1977), Bronco Billy (1980), Firefox (1982), Honkytonk Man (1982), Sudden Impact (1983) THE MAYOR Tightrope (uncredited) (1984), Pale Rider (1985), Heartbreak Ridge (1986), Bird (1988), White Hunter Black Heart (1990), The Rookie (1990) MAYOR OF CARMEL The tale of Clint Eastwood’s brief foray into politics THE LAST RIDE The greatness of Unforgiven (1992) THE INTREPID ICON A Perfect World (1993), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Absolute Power (1997), Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997), True Crime (1999), Space Cowboys (2000), Blood Work (2002), Mystic River (2003) AMERICAN SOUL The emotional triumph of Million Dollar Baby (2004) COMPLETING CLINT Rounding out a fifty-year career as filmmaker HOLLYWOOD NOBILITY Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Letters from Iwo Jima (2006), Changeling (2008), Gran Torino (2008), Invictus (2009), Hereafter (2010) THE UNQUENCHABLE FLAME J. Edgar (2011), Jersey Boys (2014), American Sniper (2014), Sully (2016), The 15:17 to Paris (2018), The Mule (2018), Richard Jewell (2019), Cry Macho (2021) SOURCES
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Quarto Publishing PLC Tim Burton
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Quarto Publishing PLC Quentin Tarantino: The iconic filmmaker and his
Book SynopsisGet an intimate look at the cult filmmaker of our generation. Packaged in a handsome slipcase and loaded with stunning pictures from the Kobal archives, this biography explores the genesis of Tarantino's unique directorial style and provides insight into his inspirations and his frequent collaborations with favoured actors. An 8-page foldout timeline presents Tarantino’s entire filmography in the heart of the book. Through in-depth and informative text written by renowned film journalist Ian Nathan, this book examines the entirety of Tarantino's work, including his early writing on screenplays such as True Romance and Natural Born Killers, his break-out directorial debut Reservoir Dogs and the career-defining Pulp Fiction, as well as his later iconic films, such as Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2, Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained. You'll also go behind the scenes of Tarantino's latest epic, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. As you make your way through Tarantino's incredible career, discover what inspired him, his working methods and the breadth of his talent. With a visually arresting design that mimics Tarantino's approach to film-making and chapters organized by film, the pages are brimming with images taken on set and behind the scenes.This is the ultimate celebration for any Tarantino fan. Unauthorised and Unofficial.Trade Review'Quentin Tarantino: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work is a gloriously presented book bursting at the seams with enough information and detail to make even the mercurial Tarantino himself dizzy. For fans of Quentin Tarantino – or simply of those who are fans of cinema, period – this is must-read that you’ll struggle to put down' * Starburst *"...the book does a fine job of summarizing Tarantino’s personal and cinematic history." * PR0HBTD *'A highly recommended book that will give you an intimate look at the cult filmmaker of our generation.' * Gothamology *'Absolutely stock full of images, this page-turner also takes a look behind the scenes at Tarantino's work and what films influenced each of his many releases. This is a true entry for fans of film and should not be missed.' * 28dayslateranalysis.com *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 ‘I didn’t go to film school, I went to films.’ 10 Video Archives ‘I made this movie for myself, and everyone’s invited.’ 28 Reservoir Dogs ‘I think of them as like old girlfriends…’ 44 True Romance, Natural Born Killers and From Dusk Till Dawn ‘My characters never stop telling stories…’ 64 Pulp Fiction ‘It just kind of snuck up on me.’ 82 Four Rooms and Jackie Brown ‘I don’t really consider myself an American filmmaker…’ 98 Kill Bill: Volumes 1 and 2 ‘Slasher movies are legitimate…’ 114 Grindhouse ‘Just fucking kill him.’ 128 Inglourious Basterds ‘Life is cheap. Life is dirt. Life is a buffalo nickel.’ 142 Django Unchained ‘I really was creating a little Agatha Christie thing.’ 156 The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Sources 172
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Titan Books Ltd Assassin's Creed: Into the Animus: Inside a Film
Book SynopsisBecome a part of history with this exploration of the art and creation of the Assassin's Creed film. Based on the highly popular game series, the fight between the Assassins and Templars comes to the big screen in Assassin's Creed, directed by Justin Kurzel. This visually stunning book chronicles the creation of this historical epic in vivid detail, including interviews with stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.
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Gemini Books Group Ltd The Legend of Mad Max
Book SynopsisThe Complete Saga from Mad Max to Furiosa
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Royal Society of Chemistry Organometallic Chemistry: Volume 41
Book SynopsisWith the increase in volume, velocity and variety of information, researchers can find it difficult to keep up to date with the literature in their field. This interdisciplinary field has the potential to provide answers to problems and challenges faced in catalysis, synthetic organic chemistry and the development of therapeutic agents and new materials. Providing an invaluable volume, Organometallic Chemistry Volume 41 contains analysed, evaluated and distilled information on the latest in organometallic chemistry research including developments and applications of Lewis acidic boron reagents, masked low-coordinate main group species in synthesis and the diiron centre.Table of ContentsRecent Developments and Applications of Lewis Acidic Boron Reagents; Masked Low-Coordinate Main Group Species in Synthesis; The Diiron Centre: Fe2(CO)9 and friends; Taddol and Binol-derived Chiral Phosphonites in Asymmetric Catalysis; Gold-catalysed C-F Bond Activation; Silylamides: Towards a Half-century of Stabilising Remarkable f-Element Chemistry
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Quarto Publishing PLC Steven Spielberg
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Edition Olms AG Clint Eastwood
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lights Camera Magic The Making of Fantastic
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Quarto Publishing PLC Wes Anderson
Book SynopsisWes Anderson celebrates the work of one of the most revered cult filmmaker working in contemporary cinema.Trade Review"...a satisfying book that will deepen enjoyment of watching (or rewatching) an Anderson film for any fan." * New York Journal of Books *"experiencing the book (one doesn’t quite read it so much as swim in it) is like strolling through the distinctly-colored halls of Anderson’s imagination...an essential addition to the library of anyone who loves film." * High Brow Magazine *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION BOTTLE ROCKET (1996) RUSHMORE (1998) THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001) THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU (2004) THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2007) FANTASTIC MR. FOX (2009) MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012) THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014) ISLE OF DOGS (2018) THE FRENCH DISPATCH (2020) SOURCES
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Quarto Publishing PLC Christopher Nolan
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of one of modern films most celebrated, successful and intriguing auteurs, Christopher Nolan.‘What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient…highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it’s almost impossible to eradicate.’ - Cobb, Inception How has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games? Visually, he offers a steely science-fiction noir with the highlights of big stars and a magician’s flourishes, whether he is tackling Victorian London or the far reaches of outer space. In narrative terms, his films twist and turn, provoking as many questions as they answer. This book will look to crack open the magic box of Nolan’s twisting universe. As a charactTrade Review "White Lion Publishing and author Ian Nathan have put something special together with this new (oversized) book all about Christopher Nolan. It seeks to understand exactly how the filmmaker has found success and the unique storytelling process he uses. From thorough breakdowns of each of Nolan’s films and insights into how they were made, this would be an ideal gift for any movie-lover." * Cinelinx.com *"...a highly informative and insightful read into the mind of one of the most definitive mind-bending directors in cinema. It is a gloriously packaged presentation that journeys you through the filmmakers historic trajectory with poignant anecdotes, quotations and in-depth behind-the-scenes knowledge to create a fully formed comprehensive picture of the man, his cinematic style and how the works interconnect thematically as it progresses." * The Reel Vision *"The 175 page book is filled with 150 great images from Nolan’s iconic films, many of them being behind-the-scenes shots. This book offers a full-breakdown of Nolan’s films individually, as well as a insightful account of the man himself. I’m a huge Nolan fan, so this book was an easy sell for me, but it’s a fantastic book all-around. * ReelTalker.com *"Nathan serves as a literary archeologist, excavating Nolan’s films, digging into their production, their themes, and the reactions they earned...well researched and highly recommend for Nolan aficionados." * Cinema Sentries *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION THE HYBRID KID The early days and Following (1998) THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Memento (2000) & Insomnia (2002) THE INTIMIDATION GAME Batman Begins (2005) THE TRANSPORTED MEN The Prestige (2006) WHY SO SERIOUS? The Dark Knight (2008) HEAD SPINNING Inception (2010) THE BIG GOODBYE The Dark Knight Rises (2012) THE FIFTH DIMENSION Interstellar (2014) ON THE BEACH Dunkirk (2017) APOCALYPTIC THINKING Tenet (2020) Oppenheimer (2023) SOURCES
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Palazzo Editions Ltd James Cameron: A Retrospective
Book SynopsisJames Cameron is the most successful filmmaker of all time by some margin. Which is something we tend to take for granted. The question at the heart of his story isn’t only how this came about, but what is it about Cameron that makes him such a universal storyteller? Cinema has had its godlike directors, lifting it up into new spaces, but he is their Zeus. The man who made the biggest film of all time, Titanic, then topped that by making the next biggest film of all time, Avatar. Encapsulating not only the magnitude of James Cameron as a filmmaker but the minutiae too – the incredible stories of an artist whose commitment to the medium knows few bounds. The tales behind the films are as epic as the films themselves. The astonishing making of The Abyss, much of it shot submerged in a decommissioned nuclear plant, could fill a book on its own. James Cameron: A Retrospective is an enthralling and beautifully illustrated film-by-film biography – from The Terminator to Aliens to Avatar 2 – of the most popular director in movie history.Trade Review'Brimming with insight and packed with a dropship's worth of interviews, Ian Nathan's James Cameron: A Retrospective is a valuable look into the man behind the myth. Cameron's persistence, technical wizardry, and reverence for the art of filmmaking shine off the page. Essential reading for fans of film history; REQUIRED reading for fans of Aliens.' * Perfect Organism Podcast *'James Cameron: A Retrospective is a super-interesting book, lots of information and pictures, and I love the way Ian Nathan tells the story.' * Luis Nostromo, Alien Museum, Barcelona *'James Cameron: A Retrospective is the best written book I have ever read on a filmmaker.' -- Terry Wickham, Mantaray Pictures
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Palazzo Editions Ltd The Coppolas: A Movie Dynasty
Book SynopsisThis is a big story. The Coppolas are one of the great American filmmaking dynasties, a classic example of an immigrant family who have thrived in America — the parallels with the Corleones of The Godfather are there for all to see, albeit without the organised crime. Centred on two extraordinary filmmaking generations: father and daughter Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola, each in different ways has defined their times. And of course, their stories are intimately entwined. But the story will encompass so much more than the careers of two directors. There will be subplots extending out across the Coppola clan to include Nicolas Cage, Talia Shire, Roman Coppola, Jack Schwartzman and lesser-known scions like Marc and Christopher Coppola. It is also the case that the respective stories of Francis and Sofia offer a fascinating insight into the changing face of Hollywood and American culture from the seventies until now. It is also a book about America, a land of opportunity and the template on which the Coppolas can forge their art.
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HarperCollins Publishers Anything You Can Imagine Peter Jackson and the
Book SynopsisThe definitive history of Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth saga, Anything You Can Imagine takes us on a cinematic journey across all six films, featuring brand-new interviews with Peter, his cast & crew. From the early days of daring to dream it could be done, through the highs and lows of making the films, to fan adoration and, finally, Oscar glory.Trade Review‘This book truly is the definitive history of the Lord of the Rings films. Nearly every single element of the productions is coverd here, from writing, to shooting, to Oscar-night jitters. Nathan’s prose does exactly what you want from a book like this: it makes you feel as if you’re really there.’SlashFilm ‘In breezy and often cheeky prose, Nathan tells a grand story worthy of the annals of great filmmaking… there is much to learn, to chuckle over and to admire as Jackson and his band of indefatigable Kiwis face down the naysayers.’Daily Mail
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Inside the Magic The Making of Fantastic Beasts
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc La Magia Desde Dentro Asi Se Hizo Animales
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HarperCollins Espanol Luz Cámara Magia Así Se Hizo Animales Fantásticos
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Insight Editions The Art and Making of Assassin's Creed
Book SynopsisBecome a part of history in this visually stunning exploration of the art and creation of the "Assassin s Creed "film."" Based on the highly popular game series, the fight between the Assassin and Templar now comes to the big screen in "Assassin s Creed, "directed by Justin Kurzel. "The Art and Making of Assassin s Creed "chronicles the creation of this historical epic in vivid detail, from the incredible design of fifteenth-century Spain to the challenge of recreating iconic characters and places such as Abstergo Industries in an entirely new medium. Packed with exclusive art and stunning unit photography, "The Art and Making of Assassin s Creed "also showcases the incredible fight and parkour choreography that has become a beloved staple of the franchise.
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