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The Odyssey

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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The Time Machine

par H. G. Wells ...

When a Victorian scientist propels himself into the year 802,701 AD, he is initially delighted to find that suffering has been replaced by beauty, contentment and peace. Entranced at first by the Eloi, an elfin species descended from man, he soon realises that this beautiful people are simply remnants of a once-great culture - now weak and childishly afraid of the dark. They have every reason to ... En savoir plus

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When a Victorian scientist propels himself into the year 802,701 AD, he is initially delighted to find that suffering has been replaced by beauty, contentment and peace. Entranced at first by the Eloi, an elfin species descended from man, he soon realises that this beautiful people are simply remnants of a once-great culture - now weak and childishly afraid of the dark. They have every reason to
... En savoir plus
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – The Original Screenplay

par J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves ...

Collections Livre 3 - Fantastic Beasts
Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with ... En savoir plus

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Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with
... En savoir plus
Wuthering Heights

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Little Women

par Louisa May Alcott ...

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together they are the March sisters. Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures — including Laurie, ... En savoir plus

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Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together they are the March sisters. Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures — including Laurie,
... En savoir plus
Dunkirk

par Christopher Nolan ...

Christopher Nolan's previous films have reflected the uncertainties of the twentieth-first century. With Dunkirk, Nolan has gone back into the past and brought to life one of the momentous events of the twentieth-century - the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, telling the tale by land, sea, and sky.Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy ... En savoir plus

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Christopher Nolan's previous films have reflected the uncertainties of the twentieth-first century. With Dunkirk, Nolan has gone back into the past and brought to life one of the momentous events of the twentieth-century - the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, telling the tale by land, sea, and sky.Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy
... En savoir plus
Hamnet 2025 (The Untold Family Tragedy and the Making of a Master)

Experience the Pain and Inspiration Behind One of History’s Most Influential Playwrights Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal

par Margaret H. Rivera ...

Collections series The Concise Chronicles
Uncover the gripping, heart-wrenching story that reveals the deep, untold tragedy behind one of history’s greatest playwrights. “Hamnet 2025” is a cinematic masterpiece that takes you into the raw, emotional world of William Shakespeare, exploring the devastating loss that shaped the creation of his greatest work, Hamlet. This is not just a film about Shakespeare’s genius—it’s the untold story of ... En savoir plus

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Uncover the gripping, heart-wrenching story that reveals the deep, untold tragedy behind one of history’s greatest playwrights. “Hamnet 2025” is a cinematic masterpiece that takes you into the raw, emotional world of William Shakespeare, exploring the devastating loss that shaped the creation of his greatest work, Hamlet. This is not just a film about Shakespeare’s genius—it’s the untold story of
... En savoir plus
Shooting Midnight Cowboy

Art, Sex, Loneliness, Liberation, and the Making of a Dark Classic

par Glenn Frankel ...

"Much more than a page-turner. It's the first essential work of cultural history of the new decade." —Charles Kaiser, The GuardianOne of The Washington Post's 50 best nonfiction books of 2021 | A Publishers Weekly best book of 2021The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and New York Times–bestselling author of the behind-the-scenes explorations of the classic American Westerns H... ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

"Much more than a page-turner. It's the first essential work of cultural history of the new decade." —Charles Kaiser, The GuardianOne of The Washington Post's 50 best nonfiction books of 2021 | A Publishers Weekly best book of 2021The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and New York Times–bestselling author of the behind-the-scenes explorations of the classic American Westerns H...
... En savoir plus
Harpo Speaks!

par Harpo Marx, Rowland Barber ...

First published in 1961, this is the autobiography of Harpo Marx, the silent comedian of The Marx Brothers fame.Writing of his life before, during, and after becoming famous by incorporating lovely and humorous stories and anecdotes, Harp Marx tells of growing up in a rough neighborhood and being poor, being bullied and dropping out of school, teaching himself to read, write, tell time, and to ... En savoir plus

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First published in 1961, this is the autobiography of Harpo Marx, the silent comedian of The Marx Brothers fame.Writing of his life before, during, and after becoming famous by incorporating lovely and humorous stories and anecdotes, Harp Marx tells of growing up in a rough neighborhood and being poor, being bullied and dropping out of school, teaching himself to read, write, tell time, and to
... En savoir plus
Doris Day

par Eric Braun ...

An in-depth and fascinating study of one of Hollywood's most popular icons - fully updated and including previously unreleased pictures.Doris Day is almost always portrayed as the sunny, squeaky-clean girl next door. This wholesome image kept her at the top for twenty-four years and thirty-nine films.But behind the effervescent, ever-cheerful image that Doris Day portrayed through dozens of ... En savoir plus

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An in-depth and fascinating study of one of Hollywood's most popular icons - fully updated and including previously unreleased pictures.Doris Day is almost always portrayed as the sunny, squeaky-clean girl next door. This wholesome image kept her at the top for twenty-four years and thirty-nine films.But behind the effervescent, ever-cheerful image that Doris Day portrayed through dozens of
... En savoir plus
Visual Storytelling

How to Speak to the Audience Without Saying a Word

par Morgan Sandler ...

This four color edition of Visual Storytelling covers all major components of creating powerful images including lighting, camera functions, composition and storytelling. However, the main focus of the book is not just creating compelling visuals, but more importantly creating images that inform and move the audience. Images carry emotional weight and Visual Storytelling teaches readers how to ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD

This four color edition of Visual Storytelling covers all major components of creating powerful images including lighting, camera functions, composition and storytelling. However, the main focus of the book is not just creating compelling visuals, but more importantly creating images that inform and move the audience. Images carry emotional weight and Visual Storytelling teaches readers how to
... En savoir plus
Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!

par 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 ... ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

“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 ...
... En savoir plus
De Niro

A Life

par Shawn Levy ...

REMARKABLE BIOGRAPHY OF AN ICONThere's little debate that Robert De Niro is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, screen actors of his generation, perhaps of all time. His work, particularly in the first 20 years of his career, is unparalleled. Mean Streets, the Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, the Deer Hunter, and Raging Bull all dazzled moviegoers and critics alike, displaying a talent the ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

REMARKABLE BIOGRAPHY OF AN ICONThere's little debate that Robert De Niro is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, screen actors of his generation, perhaps of all time. His work, particularly in the first 20 years of his career, is unparalleled. Mean Streets, the Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, the Deer Hunter, and Raging Bull all dazzled moviegoers and critics alike, displaying a talent the
... En savoir plus
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay

par J.K. Rowling ...

Collections Livre 2 - Fantastic Beasts
At the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured in New York with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's ... En savoir plus

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At the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured in New York with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's
... En savoir plus
Tony Stark, Odysseus, and the Myths Behind Marvel

Ancient Heroes in the Modern World

par Peter Meineck ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"By connecting our modern heroes to the archetypes of ancient myth, Peter Meineck's marvelous book bestows thrilling contemporary resonance upon those bygone legends." —Christopher Markus, coscreenwriter of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: EndgameWhat connects Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of transformation, and Spider-Man, a modern-day superhero?Since its inception, ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"By connecting our modern heroes to the archetypes of ancient myth, Peter Meineck's marvelous book bestows thrilling contemporary resonance upon those bygone legends." —Christopher Markus, coscreenwriter of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: EndgameWhat connects Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of transformation, and Spider-Man, a modern-day superhero?Since its inception,
... En savoir plus
The Studio

par John Gregory Dunne ...

In 1967, John Gregory Dunne asked for unlimited access to the inner workings of Twentieth Century Fox. Miraculously, he got it. For one year Dunne went everywhere there was to go and talked to everyone worth talking to within the studio. He tracked every step of the creation of pictures like "Dr. Dolittle," "Planet of the Apes," and "The Boston Strangler." The result is a work of reportage that, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

In 1967, John Gregory Dunne asked for unlimited access to the inner workings of Twentieth Century Fox. Miraculously, he got it. For one year Dunne went everywhere there was to go and talked to everyone worth talking to within the studio. He tracked every step of the creation of pictures like "Dr. Dolittle," "Planet of the Apes," and "The Boston Strangler." The result is a work of reportage that,
... En savoir plus
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

par Mark Twain ...

Mark Twain’s tale of a boy’s picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work has done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the ‘sivilizing’ Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous ‘Duke’ and ... En savoir plus

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Mark Twain’s tale of a boy’s picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work has done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the ‘sivilizing’ Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous ‘Duke’ and
... En savoir plus
Robin

par Dave Itzkoff ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITOR'S CHOICEA SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA VULTURE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"A generous, appreciative biography of Robin Williams by a New York Times culture reporter. The author, who had access to Williams and members of the comedian’s family, is an unabashed f... ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITOR'S CHOICEA SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA VULTURE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"A generous, appreciative biography of Robin Williams by a New York Times culture reporter. The author, who had access to Williams and members of the comedian’s family, is an unabashed f...
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The Evolution of Horror

A Terrifying Guide to Horror Movie History

par Mike Muncer ...

Discover the terrifying history of horror cinema in this wickedly entertaining guide.Adapted from the acclaimed podcast, The Evolution of Horror takes a deep dive into the history of cinema's darkest genre. Covering everything from silent films to modern masterpieces, author Mike Muncer breaks down eight key horror subgenres - including vampires, slashers, zombies and ghost stories - to explore ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD

Discover the terrifying history of horror cinema in this wickedly entertaining guide.Adapted from the acclaimed podcast, The Evolution of Horror takes a deep dive into the history of cinema's darkest genre. Covering everything from silent films to modern masterpieces, author Mike Muncer breaks down eight key horror subgenres - including vampires, slashers, zombies and ghost stories - to explore
... En savoir plus
A Stunning Backdrop

Alberta in the Movies, 1917-1960

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
The Last Action Heroes

The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood's Kings of Carnage

par Nick de Semlyen ...

**The behind-the-scenes story of the action heroes who ruled 1980s and ’90s Hollywood and the beloved films that made them stars, including Die Hard, First Blood, The Terminator, and more.“Entertaining . . . This is a book that makes you ache for the days when the movie screen belonged not to men who dress in superhero capes but to those who lift weights.”—Washington ExaminerA NEWSWEEK BEST BOOK ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

**The behind-the-scenes story of the action heroes who ruled 1980s and ’90s Hollywood and the beloved films that made them stars, including Die Hard, First Blood, The Terminator, and more.“Entertaining . . . This is a book that makes you ache for the days when the movie screen belonged not to men who dress in superhero capes but to those who lift weights.”—Washington ExaminerA NEWSWEEK BEST BOOK
... En savoir plus
I'm Your Huckleberry

A Memoir

par Val Kilmer ...

In this New York Times bestseller, legendary actor and star of the acclaimed documentary Val shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography.Val Kilmer has played many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career. A table-dancing Cold War ... En savoir plus

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In this New York Times bestseller, legendary actor and star of the acclaimed documentary Val shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography.Val Kilmer has played many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career. A table-dancing Cold War
... En savoir plus
Stories I Only Tell My Friends

An Autobiography

par Rob Lowe ...

The New York Times Bestseller“A lovely autobiography, equal parts dish and pathos.” —Vanity FairActor Rob Lowe's breakout memoir presents a wryly funny and surprisingly moving account of an extraordinary life lived almost entirely in the public eye.A teen idol at fifteen, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at twenty, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

The New York Times Bestseller“A lovely autobiography, equal parts dish and pathos.” —Vanity FairActor Rob Lowe's breakout memoir presents a wryly funny and surprisingly moving account of an extraordinary life lived almost entirely in the public eye.A teen idol at fifteen, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at twenty, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles
... En savoir plus
All About Me!

My Remarkable Life in Show Business

par Mel Brooks ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now he shares his story for the first time in “a wonderful addition to a seminal career” (San Francisco Chronicle), “infused with nostalgia and his signature hilarity” (Parade).ONE OF THE NEW YORK POST’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “Laugh-out-loud hilarious and ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now he shares his story for the first time in “a wonderful addition to a seminal career” (San Francisco Chronicle), “infused with nostalgia and his signature hilarity” (Parade).ONE OF THE NEW YORK POST’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “Laugh-out-loud hilarious and
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