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The Anatomy of Story

22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

by John Truby ...

John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all of his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class, ... Read more

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John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all of his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class,
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Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434

The Industry's Premier Teacher Reveals the Secrets of the Successful Screenplay

by Lew Hunter ...

A step-by-step guide to writing a screenplay from an industry expertFor decades, Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434 class at UCLA has been the premier screenwriting course, launching a generation of the industry's most frequently produced writers. Here, he shares the secrets of his course on the screenwriting process by actually writing an original script, step by step, that appears in the book. ... Read more

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A step-by-step guide to writing a screenplay from an industry expertFor decades, Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434 class at UCLA has been the premier screenwriting course, launching a generation of the industry's most frequently produced writers. Here, he shares the secrets of his course on the screenwriting process by actually writing an original script, step by step, that appears in the book.
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Yours Cruelly, Elvira

Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark

by Cassandra Peterson ...

The 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.On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns ... Read more

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The 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.On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns
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Against Progress

by Slavoj Žižek ...

Series series Žižek's Essays
To define 'progress' is to lay claim to the future. Seminal thinker Slavoj Žižek turns essayist to interrogate the competing visions which form the horizons of human possibility and ask: Can things, which have never seemed worse, get better? What would a better world be? And how, when we are constantly besieged by doomers, degrowthers and disorienting relativisms can we make any headway at all in ... Read more

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To define 'progress' is to lay claim to the future. Seminal thinker Slavoj Žižek turns essayist to interrogate the competing visions which form the horizons of human possibility and ask: Can things, which have never seemed worse, get better? What would a better world be? And how, when we are constantly besieged by doomers, degrowthers and disorienting relativisms can we make any headway at all in
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H. P. Lovecraft: The Complete Collection

by H.P. Lovecraft ...

Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Virtually unknown and only published in pulp magazines before he died in poverty, he is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island, where he spent most of his life. Among his most celebrated ... Read more

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Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Virtually unknown and only published in pulp magazines before he died in poverty, he is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island, where he spent most of his life. Among his most celebrated
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Wild Minds

The Artists and Rivalries that Inspired the Golden Age of Animation

by Reid Mitenbuler ...

"A thoroughly captivating behind-the-scenes history of classic American animation . . . A must-read for all fans of the medium." —Matt GroeningIn 1911, famed cartoonist Winsor McCay debuted one of the first animated cartoons, based on his sophisticated newspaper strip "Little Nemo in Slumberland," itself inspired by Freud's recent research on dreams. McCay is largely forgotten today, but he ... Read more

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"A thoroughly captivating behind-the-scenes history of classic American animation . . . A must-read for all fans of the medium." —Matt GroeningIn 1911, famed cartoonist Winsor McCay debuted one of the first animated cartoons, based on his sophisticated newspaper strip "Little Nemo in Slumberland," itself inspired by Freud's recent research on dreams. McCay is largely forgotten today, but he
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Disability Representation in Film, TV, and Print Media

Edited by Michael S. Jeffress ...

Series series Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
Using sources from a wide variety of print and digital media, this book discusses the need for ample and healthy portrayals of disability and neurodiversity in the media, as the primary way that most people learn about conditions.It contains 13 newly written chapters drawing on representations of disability in popular culture from film, television, and print media in both the Global North and the ... Read more

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Using sources from a wide variety of print and digital media, this book discusses the need for ample and healthy portrayals of disability and neurodiversity in the media, as the primary way that most people learn about conditions.It contains 13 newly written chapters drawing on representations of disability in popular culture from film, television, and print media in both the Global North and the
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The Complete Anne of Green Gables Collection

by Lucy Maud Montgomery, BCB ...

This book contains several HTML tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. Here you will find the Anne of Green ... Read more

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This book contains several HTML tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. Here you will find the Anne of Green
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Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!

by Liza Minnelli ...

“A bombshell, jaw-dropping memoir”—People Magazine#1 New York Times BestsellerGlobal icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime battle with addiction**, and emerging from it all to become a once-in-a-lifetime artist.**Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! is the autobiography of EGOT ... ... Read more

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“A bombshell, jaw-dropping memoir”—People Magazine#1 New York Times BestsellerGlobal icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime battle with addiction**, and emerging from it all to become a once-in-a-lifetime artist.**Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! is the autobiography of EGOT ...
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The Yellow Wallpaper

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman ...

Best known for the 1892 title story of this collection, a harrowing tale of a woman's descent into madness, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote more than 200 other short stories. Seven of her finest are reprinted here. Written from a feminist perspective, often focusing on the inferior status accorded to women by society, the tales include "Turned," an ironic story with a startling twist, in which a ... Read more

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Best known for the 1892 title story of this collection, a harrowing tale of a woman's descent into madness, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote more than 200 other short stories. Seven of her finest are reprinted here. Written from a feminist perspective, often focusing on the inferior status accorded to women by society, the tales include "Turned," an ironic story with a startling twist, in which a
... Read more
Wuthering Heights

by Emily Brontë ...

Considered lurid and shocking by mid-19th-century standards, Wuthering Heights was initially thought to be such a publishing risk that its author, Emily Brontë, was asked to pay some of the publication costs. Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine’s father. After Mr Earnshaw’s ... Read more

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Considered lurid and shocking by mid-19th-century standards, Wuthering Heights was initially thought to be such a publishing risk that its author, Emily Brontë, was asked to pay some of the publication costs. Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine’s father. After Mr Earnshaw’s
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The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett ...

One of the most beloved children's books of all time and the inspiration for a feature film, a television miniseries, and a Broadway musical, The Secret Garden is the best-known work of Frances Hodgson Burnett. In this unforgettable story, three children find healing and friendship in a magical forgotten garden on the haunting Yorkshire moors. ... Read more

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One of the most beloved children's books of all time and the inspiration for a feature film, a television miniseries, and a Broadway musical, The Secret Garden is the best-known work of Frances Hodgson Burnett. In this unforgettable story, three children find healing and friendship in a magical forgotten garden on the haunting Yorkshire moors.
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Star Wars Encyclopedia

The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy

by Dan Brooks, Megan Crouse, Amy Richau, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, Dan Zehr, Kelly Knox, Ryder Windham, Tricia Barr, Cole Horton, Adam Bray, Daniel Wallace ...

Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm ... Read more

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Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm
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Fights Worth Fighting

Finding Strength in Struggle

by Dolph Lundgren ...

"Engaging and innovative.” —The New York TimesBest known for his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s and has since built a remarkable career spanning over a hundred films—including producing, writing, and directing multiple projects. But beyond the on-screen battles lies a far more compelling story: the real-life fights Lundgren has faced behind the ... Read more

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"Engaging and innovative.” —The New York TimesBest known for his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s and has since built a remarkable career spanning over a hundred films—including producing, writing, and directing multiple projects. But beyond the on-screen battles lies a far more compelling story: the real-life fights Lundgren has faced behind the
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Star Wars: The Official Crochet Pattern Book

Crochet Your Way Through the Galaxy

by Leah Parker ...

Crochet your own characters, creatures, costumes, and more from George Lucas’s epic film saga with Star Wars: Crochet Your Way Across the Galaxy—the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by a galaxy far, far away. . . .Use the Force to crochet incredible projects with this official Star Wars crochet pattern book. Featuring beautiful projects in stunning full-color photography, Star ... Read more

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Crochet your own characters, creatures, costumes, and more from George Lucas’s epic film saga with Star Wars: Crochet Your Way Across the Galaxy—the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by a galaxy far, far away. . . .Use the Force to crochet incredible projects with this official Star Wars crochet pattern book. Featuring beautiful projects in stunning full-color photography, Star
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L'Enquêteur du paranormal au cinéma

by Christian R. Page ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Après trente-cinq ans d'enquêtes approfondies, le journaliste Christian R. Page est une sommité des phénomènes paranormaux au Québec.La plupart d'entre nous aiment avoir peur… du moins dans l'obscurité d'une salle de cinéma ou devant le petit écran. L'angoisse est d'autant plus grande lorsque nous savons qu'une histoire semblable s'est produite et pourrait survenir encore, et que nous pourrions, ... Read more

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Après trente-cinq ans d'enquêtes approfondies, le journaliste Christian R. Page est une sommité des phénomènes paranormaux au Québec.La plupart d'entre nous aiment avoir peur… du moins dans l'obscurité d'une salle de cinéma ou devant le petit écran. L'angoisse est d'autant plus grande lorsque nous savons qu'une histoire semblable s'est produite et pourrait survenir encore, et que nous pourrions,
... Read more
The Big Goodbye

Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood

by Sam Wasson ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Fifth Avenue, Five A.M. and Fosse comes the revelatory account of the making of a modern American masterpieceChinatown is the Holy Grail of 1970s cinema. Its twist ending is the most notorious in American film and its closing line of dialogue the most haunting. Here for the first time is the incredible true story of its making.In Sam Wasson's telling, ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Fifth Avenue, Five A.M. and Fosse comes the revelatory account of the making of a modern American masterpieceChinatown is the Holy Grail of 1970s cinema. Its twist ending is the most notorious in American film and its closing line of dialogue the most haunting. Here for the first time is the incredible true story of its making.In Sam Wasson's telling,
... Read more
Disney Villains Happily Never After

A Villainous Book of Love and Friendship for a Very Special Someone

by Disney ...

Series series Disney
And they lived happily never after . . . This irreverent-yet-endearing collection of snarky sentiments and wicked affection features the most terrifying Disney villains in all the land.Tell the person you hate to love and love to hate how you really feel with a charming but cheeky book featuring villainous characters from the darker side of the Disney universe. With thoughtful gifts from poison ... Read more

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And they lived happily never after . . . This irreverent-yet-endearing collection of snarky sentiments and wicked affection features the most terrifying Disney villains in all the land.Tell the person you hate to love and love to hate how you really feel with a charming but cheeky book featuring villainous characters from the darker side of the Disney universe. With thoughtful gifts from poison
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Cure

by Dr Dominic Lash ...

Series series BFI Film Classics
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 1997 psychological horror, Cure, follows a detective (played by Koji Yakusho) as he investigates a string of gruesome murders in Tokyo, where each victim has an 'X' carved into their neck.Dominic Lash provides an in-depth analysis of *Cure'*s themes, generic conventions, cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, sound, and legacy. In examining the film's aesthetics he highlights ... Read more

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Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 1997 psychological horror, Cure, follows a detective (played by Koji Yakusho) as he investigates a string of gruesome murders in Tokyo, where each victim has an 'X' carved into their neck.Dominic Lash provides an in-depth analysis of *Cure'*s themes, generic conventions, cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, sound, and legacy. In examining the film's aesthetics he highlights
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My Ántonia

by Willa Cather ...

“My Ántonia” evokes the Nebraska prairie life of Willa Cather’s childhood, and commemorates the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers in America. One of Cather’s earliest novels, written in 1918, it is the story of Ántonia Shimerda, who arrives on the Nebraska frontier as part of a family of Bohemian emigrants. Her story is told through the eyes of Jim Burden, a neighbor who will befriend ... Read more

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“My Ántonia” evokes the Nebraska prairie life of Willa Cather’s childhood, and commemorates the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers in America. One of Cather’s earliest novels, written in 1918, it is the story of Ántonia Shimerda, who arrives on the Nebraska frontier as part of a family of Bohemian emigrants. Her story is told through the eyes of Jim Burden, a neighbor who will befriend
... Read more
A Stunning Backdrop

Alberta in the Movies, 1917-1960

by Mary Graham ...

Alberta’s magnificent landscape has served as a popular location for filmmakers since the dawn of the movie industry. For film pioneers, Alberta embodied the myth of the Great Northwest, a primeval mountain wilderness and the last western frontier. In turn, Canadian entrepreneurs were eager for American studios to drape Alberta landscape across the backdrop of their movies, an advertisement ... Read more

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Alberta’s magnificent landscape has served as a popular location for filmmakers since the dawn of the movie industry. For film pioneers, Alberta embodied the myth of the Great Northwest, a primeval mountain wilderness and the last western frontier. In turn, Canadian entrepreneurs were eager for American studios to drape Alberta landscape across the backdrop of their movies, an advertisement
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The Odyssey

by Homer ...

Odysseus has been away from Ithaca, the Greek city-state under his rule, for ten years while fighting in the Trojan War. After the fall of Troy, Odysseus begins the long journey home to his wife and son; however, his journey is plagued by misfortune as the gods feud over his fate, leaving the Ithacans to believe that he has died. The Odyssey is attributed to the poet Homer and, after its companion ... Read more

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Odysseus has been away from Ithaca, the Greek city-state under his rule, for ten years while fighting in the Trojan War. After the fall of Troy, Odysseus begins the long journey home to his wife and son; however, his journey is plagued by misfortune as the gods feud over his fate, leaving the Ithacans to believe that he has died. The Odyssey is attributed to the poet Homer and, after its companion
... Read more
DisneyWar

by James B. Stewart ...

The dramatic inside story of the downfall of Michael Eisner—Disney Chairman and CEO—and the scandals that drove America’s best-known entertainment company to civil war.“When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Whistle While You Work,” “The Happiest Place on Earth”—these are lyrics indelibly linked to Disney, one of the most admired and best-known companies in the world. So when Roy Disney, chairman of Walt ... Read more

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The dramatic inside story of the downfall of Michael Eisner—Disney Chairman and CEO—and the scandals that drove America’s best-known entertainment company to civil war.“When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Whistle While You Work,” “The Happiest Place on Earth”—these are lyrics indelibly linked to Disney, one of the most admired and best-known companies in the world. So when Roy Disney, chairman of Walt
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Vagabond

A Memoir

by Tim Curry ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe memoir of the legendary Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show**,** Clue**, and more, imparting the full range of the “escapades, illusions, and contractions I've collected recklessly over the course of my vagabond days.”... ... Read more

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe memoir of the legendary Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show**,** Clue**, and more, imparting the full range of the “escapades, illusions, and contractions I've collected recklessly over the course of my vagabond days.”...
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