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  • 1000 Harry Potter Facts

    by Mera Wolfe ...
    1000 Harry Potter Facts is packed with all the trivia you could ever wish to know about this beloved series of fantasy books and films! ... Read more

    $24.70 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story

    by Charlie Mackesy ...
    Charlie Mackesy’s beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an animated short film, now available to stream on Apple TV+A journey, in search of homeThis beautifully made book offers a special behind-the-scenes look at the work of over 100 animators across two years of production - with Charlie's distinctive illustrations brought to life in full colour with hand-drawn ... Read more

    $159.19 HKD

  • The Filmmaker's Handbook

    A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Fifth Edition

    by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus ...
    The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s ... Read more

    $41.09 HKD

  • The New Biographical Dictionary of Film

    Sixth Edition

    by David Thomson ...
    For almost thirty years, David Thomson’s Biographical Dictionary of Film has been not merely “the finest reference book ever written about movies” (Graham Fuller, Interview), not merely the “desert island book” of art critic David Sylvester, not merely “a great, crazy masterpiece” (Geoff Dyer, The Guardian), but also “fiendishly seductive” (Greil Marcus, Rolling Stone).This new edition updates the ... Read more

    $98.79 HKD

  • A Dictionary of Film Studies

    by Annette Kuhn, Guy Westwell ...
    Series series Oxford Quick Reference
    A Dictionary of Film Studies covers all aspects of its discipline as it is currently taught at undergraduate level. Offering exhaustive and authoritative coverage, this A-Z is written by experts in the field, and covers terms, concepts, debates, and movements in film theory and criticism; national, international, and transnational cinemas; film history, movements, and genres; film industry ... Read more

    $104.09 HKD

  • The Sound of Music

    The Making of America's Favorite Movie

    by Julia Antopol Hirsch ...
    The Sound of Music is a classic film cherished in the hearts of millions. It won five Oscars, including Best Picture, upon its release in 1965. This tribute to a Hollywood classic is sure to thrill everyone who's ever sung along to "My Favorite Things" at one of the many screenings that still take place today. Through interviews with the cast and crew, in-depth access to memorabilia and personal ... Read more

    $101.88 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 餐桌上的電影物語

    美食、人性與慾望的浮世對話

    by 蕭菊貞 ...
    Series series MARK
    24部經典電影的人性料理饗宴！以料理為引線，認識電影的敘事方法，剖析電影中的社會、階級、心理與生命課題。從小到大我們總是被期待著成為好人，優秀的人，成功的人；當然也包括成為聽話的人，聽爸媽的話、聽老師的話、聽老闆的話、聽那些握有權力者的話，但很多時候我們並非真心服從，我們不願意臣服，也不甘願接受命運的安排，更不願意成為失敗者。於是心裡有太多壓抑的情緒需要出口，有太多的慾望渴求解放，有太多的禁忌想要打破，有太多的秘密想要曬太陽。所以人們愛吃、愛看電影，期待快速療癒受傷的心靈，找到情感的共鳴，在一餐內快速提升血清素，在兩三個小時內，滿足現實中不能實踐的渴望，甚至為自己的孤單與挫折找到一些安慰。而電影需要故事，故事需要衝突，人性裡隱藏的矛盾與衝突，在現實中解決不了，正好電影可以幫你完成；食物裡夾帶著太多的慾望與記憶，曖昧不明卻又喬裝得若無其事，正好跟電影的特色合拍。於是乎美食、人性和慾望 ... Read more

    $57.27 HKD

  • The Tangibly Reel 1980s Movie Quiz

    The Tangibly Reel Movie Quiz, #1

    by S. A. Burke ...
    Series Book 1 - The Tangibly Reel Movie Quiz
    Cinema of the 1980s was very commercially focused on the one hand and yet, paradoxically, incredibly inventive on the other. The 1970s had smashed up the cookie-cutter machines and though the following decade began with a very noticeable transition which brought with it the returning armies of accountants and bottom-liners, the creatives were certainly still allowed to make their own individual ... Read more

    Free

  • The Harry Potter Quiz Book

    by Brian Bodie ...
    Test your knowledge of the world of Harry Potter with this Harry Potter quiz book. ... Read more

    $23.13 HKD

  • Peter Bogdanovich's Movie of the Week

    52 Classic Films for One Full Year

    by Peter Bogdanovich ...
    A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO A YEAR'S WORTH OF MUST-SEE FILMSDirector, producer, screenwriter, author, actor, and film critic, Peter Bogdanovich knows movies. Now, in this unique new book, he shares his passion with a connoisseur's insight and delight by inviting the reader to join him for a year at the movies--fifty-two weeks, fifty-two films, fifty-two reasons to watch. Which films does Peter Bogdanovich ... Read more

    $49.39 HKD

  • Back to the Body

    Infusing Physical Life into Characters in Theatre and Film

    by Jean-Louis Rodrigue, Scott Weintraub ...
    Back to the Body: ***Infusing Physical Life into Characters in Theatre and Film***guides you to experience and use your body and its energy as a basic point of departure for performance and expression. You will learn to apply your entire self in acting, with your voice, body, mind, and emotion. This integrated training is designed to combine all these elements of yourself with your material, the ... Read more

    $126.39 HKD

  • The Film Director Prepares

    A Complete Guide to Directing for Film and Tv

    by Myrl A. Schreibman ...
    • Insider author gives no-nonsense advice• Required reading for film students, educators, anyone interested in filmFrom script analysis to post production, here is the all-inclusive guide to directing for film and television. Written by noted director-producer Myrl Schreibman, The Film Director Prepares offers practical insights on filmmaking, using real-life examples directors won’t learn in ... Read more

    $84.59 HKD

  • Star Wars The Mandalorian Visual Guide

    by Pablo Hidalgo ...
    **"Fans might not realize all of the hard work, dedication, and little details that go into each and every episode of The Mandalorian, but they can catch a glimpse of that here, in this book." - Pedro PascalGo behind the scenes with this essential companion to all three seasons of Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™.**Discover the hidden gadgets of Din Djarin's beskar armour. Learn more about the iconic ... Read more

    $219.79 HKD

  • The Story of the Story

    How to Kidnap Your Audience

    by Lawrence J. Kurnarsky ...
    In a world drowning in formulaic stories, The Story of The Story emerges as a beacon for storytellers who seek a genuine connection with their audience. The Story of the Story underscores the importance of theme-driven storytelling, premised upon the idea that understanding the 'why' (or theme) of a story is the key to mastering the art of intuitive and genuine narrative.Unlike conventional how-to ... Read more

    $78.23 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

    by Stephen Rebello ...
    A "meticulous history" of the classic suspense film based on exclusive interviews with the director, writers, cast, and crew ( The New York Times Book Review).First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it, which has been adapted as a movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as ... Read more

    $101.39 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Sci-Fi Movie Guide

    The Universe of Film from Alien to Zardoz

    by Chris Barsanti ...
    From the trashy to the epic, from the classics to today's blockbusters, this cinefile’s guidebook reviews nearly 1,000 of the biggest, baddest, and brightest from every age and genre of cinematic science fiction!Once upon a time, science fiction was only in the future. It was the stuff of drive-ins and cheap double-bills. Then, with the ever-increasing rush of new, society-altering technologies, ... Read more

    $112.79 HKD

  • Cinematic Immunity

    An Oral History of New York Filmmaking As Told by the Crews that Got the Shot

    by Michael Lee Nirenberg ...
    The unbelievable insider stories of how they ‘got the shot’!Cinematic Immunity tells the story of New York City's movie industry from the crew members who created the sets, lit the scenes, and shot the film. Focused on the golden age (1950-1990) of New York filmmaking, Cinematic Immunity covers On the Waterfront through The Sopranos.The East Coast film industry, thousands of miles from the Los ... Read more

    $197.09 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Uncensored Hollywood

    by John Boldman ...
    Uncensored Hollywood offers an eclectic mix of strange goings on in Tinseltown through the decades. Scandal, murder, racism, feuds, unsolved mysteries, plastic surgery, bizarre deaths, gossip, and weird facts about Hollywood in all eras.Get ready for an uncensored trawl through the history of Hollywood! ... Read more

    $34.49 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Répliques et piques

    by Brigitte Bardot, François Bagnaud ...
    " Ah ! j'en aurai dit, des vertes et des pas mûres, en soixante-cinq ans de vie publique ! J'en ai fait pousser des cris d'orfraie aux bien-pensants, aux adeptes de la langue de bois ! Mais je ne regrette aucune de mes déclarations ni aucune pique. Dans ce monde où tout est préparé, maîtrisé, contrôlé, où plus rien n'est spontané, mon franc-parler a parfois choqué les hypocrites. Moi, je dis ce ... Read more

    $130.24 HKD

  • 300 Action Horror Films Reviewed

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    Steve Hutchison reviews 300 action horror films and ranks them. Each article includes a picture of the main antagonist, a release year, a synopsis, a star rating, and a review. ... Read more

    $23.49 HKD

  • Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film

    Edited by Wyndham Wise ...
    Series series Heritage
    Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film is the most exhaustive and up-to-date reference book on Canadian film and filmmakers, combining 700 reviews and biographical listings with a detailed chronology of major events in Canadian film and television history. Compiled by Wyndham Wise, the editor and publisher of Take One, Canada's most respected film magazine, with a foreword by Canadian ... Read more

    $275.99 HKD

  • Educating Film-makers

    Past, Present and Future

    by Duncan Petrie, Rod Stoneman ...
    A timely consideration of both the history and the current challenges facing practice-based film training, Educating Film-Makers is the first book to examine the history, impact and significance of film education in Britain, Europe and the United States. Film schools, the authors show, have historically focused on the cultivation of the film-maker as a cultural activist, artist or intellectual – ... Read more

    $373.59 HKD

  • Claude Zidi, en toute discrétion

    by Vincent Chapeau ...
    En plus de 80 millions d'entrées cumulées, Claude Zidi est le réalisateur français n° 1 au box office. Pour la première fois, il revient en toute liberté sur son parcours avec lucidité et humour.Contrairement à ce que l'on pourrait penser, Claude Zidi n'a pas débuté sa carrière en tournant des comédies, il a fait ses premières armes en tant que cameraman pour de nombreux réalisateurs de la ... Read more

    $140.29 HKD

  • The Making of Dual Mania

    Filmmaking Chicago Style

    by Joseph Strickland, B.J. Patterson, Cat Ellington ...
    "Entertaining…Journal entries make for a fun read...Particularly for fans of 1990s independent cinema.”—KIRKUS REVIEWSInspired by the feature film produced, written, and directed by Chicago filmmaker Joseph Strickland, The Making of Dual Mania: Filmmaking Chicago Style is a boldly personal account of what it takes to create, produce, and direct an independent feature film in current times.The ... Read more

    $117.38 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus