| Author: | Taschen |
Step right up and get your fill of 80s nostalgia with the movie bible to end all movie bibles. We
| Author: | Steven Jay Schneider |
"1001 Movies" is now well-established as the definitive guide to everything you need to know about must-see movies, from the films you shouldn't have missed the first time around, to the films you can see again and again. Expert critics in each genre of film, from romance to horror and sci-fi, have painstakingly included, rev... read more
| Author: | Richard Schickel |
From Casablanca to Harry Potter, eighty-five years of screen icons, legendary films, and history-making achievements come to life in this treasure trove of cinema magic.The Warner Bros. story is the history of Hollywood. No other studio has had more legendary films, more stars, or more influence on the course of Hollywood. Am... read more
| Author: | William Shakespeare |
This remarkable edition features the full text of Romeo and Juliet, with glossary and performance annotations. An integrated audio CD showcases the deeper understanding and enjoyment come from the power of performance. Hear....Read....See: Hear a 1911 recording of the great Ellen Terry and a 1997 recording of Kate Becki... read more
| Author: | Jo Berry |
The Easter Egg (hidden information normally put in a program for the amusement of friends) is nothing new to computer software, and once you've come across them on a DVD you'll be looking for them on every disc you've got. Film companies are now wising up to the amount of joy that can be had from the egg hunt, and are more re... read more
| Author: | Chris Fujiwara |
| Series: | Little Black Book |
This book is part expert selection of seminal moments, part glorious celebration of 100 years of cinema. The 1000 seminal moments will be divided into categories. The seminal films, the major players - actors, actresses, directors, producers - focusing on a moment that encompasses their contribution, great scenes, great lines... read more
| Author: | Aristophanes |
Marrying deft social commentary to a rich, earthy comedy, the three comedies collected in Aristophanes' "The Frogs and Other Plays" offers a unique insight into one of the most turbulent periods in Ancient Greek history. This "Penguin Classics" edition is translated by David Barrett with revisions, an introduction and notes b... read more
| Author: | Michael Deeley |
One man links "The Deer Hunter", "Blade Runner", "The Italian Job", "Don't Look Now", "The Wicker Man" and "The Man Who Fell To Earth". Producer Michael Deeley, an urbane Englishman in Hollywood, had to fight wars to get these movies made, from defending the legendary sex scene of "Don't Look Now" from a disapproving Warren B... read more
| Author: | Cheeta |
The incredible, and moving true story of Cheeta the Chimp, star of countless Hollywood blockbusters, told in his own words The greatest Hollywood Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller, died in 1984. His coffin was lowered into the ground to the recorded sounds of his famous jungle call. Maureen O'Sullivan, his Jane, died in 1998. Weiss... read more
| Author: | Jason Surrell |
The Haunted Mansion is one of the most popular and beloved attractions in Disney theme park history, and can be found in each Magic Kingdom Park around the globe.
The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies illustrates how the Mansion's 999 "grim grinning ghosts" moved from sketches to reality, evolving f... read more
| Author: | Jeff Kinney |
| Series: | Diary of a Wimpy Kid |
Ever wondered how they make a movie out of a book? Author Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but discovering how Greg Heffley and everyone else from his bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, got turned into a live-action movie by 20th Century Fox, was an adventure he definitely wanted to share with you. So here it is! Compl... read more
| Author: | Chrys Salt |
This is a selection of speeches drawn from the great landmark plays of the twentieth century. The most famous playwrights of the British, American and European theatre - and the plays most constantly performed on stages around the world - are represented in this unique collection. Monologues of all types - both serious and co... read more
| Author: | Graham McCann |
Fawlty Towers was only on our screens for 12 half-hour episodes, but it has stayed in our lives ever since. The Major; 'Don't mention the war!'; 'He's from Barcelona'; Basil the Rat - everyone has a favourite line, moment or character. In this, the first biography of the show, Graham McCann holds up to the light each of the u... read more
| Author: | Bob McCabe |
Cracking open a whole barrel-load of movie mirth, The Rough Guide to Comedy Movies gives you the ultimate lowdown on laughter in the cinema, from Airplane! to Withnail and I, and from John Belushi to Billy Wilder. Features include: The comedy story: Tells the tale of the genre, from the mayhem of the silents to the 'gross... read more
| Author: | Chris Turner |
Bringing the savvy insight to The Simpsons that has been bought to publishing on global politics, the internet and the fast food industry, Chris Turner looks at how The Simpsons is created and the unique two way interaction of inspiration and influence it has with the real world. PLANET SIMPSON begins with a detailed and enga... read more
'1001 Movies' is now well-established as the definitive guide to everything you need to know about must-see movies, from the films you shouldn't have missed the first time around, to the films you can see again and again. Expert critics in each genre of film, from romance to horror and sci-fi, have painstakingly included, rev... read more
| Author: | Leonard Maltin |
Walking into a video store or browsing on Netflix can be an overwhelming experience. How do you choose what to watch? Respected film historian Leonard Maltin is here to help, recommending the best movies for a first date, a cozy night in with your spouse, or just a rainy day. Whether it's a Scorsese drama or a Judd Apatow com... read more
| Author: | Jason Loborik |
Celebrate the Doctor's 50th anniversary with over 200 characters - past and present. Step into the tardis, watch out for the odd Dalek, and allow yourself to be swept away into the weird and wonderful world of the good "Doctor Who".
Doctor Who Character Encyclopedia covers every single Doctor and each of his resourceful... read more
