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  • 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

    $158.89 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

    $74.89 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

    $84.39 HKD

  • 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

    $23.48 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

    $41.09 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

    $78.10 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $25.08 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $126.19 HKD

  • 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

  • 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

    $57.55 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

    $84.39 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

  • 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

    $103.99 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

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  • How to Start Acting: A Quick Start Guide on How to Start an Acting Career

    by Jennifer Jackson-Allen ...
      UPDATED FOR 2014:   How to Start Acting: A Quick Start Guide on How to Start an Acting Career o Seven Steps to Starting an Acting Career o A Day in the Life of a Budding Actor o 3 Secrets on How to Develop an Acting Career o 10 Ways to Establish a Good Acting Career o Secrets to Jumpstarting Your Acting Career o Four Great Tips for Staying Motivated o How Much Can You Make As an Actor o How to ... Read more

    $62.09 HKD

  • The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film

    by Paige A. Willson, Anthony J. Fonseca, Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith ...
    Musicians, both fictional and real, have long been subjects of cinema. From biopics of composers Beethoven and Mozart to the rise (and often fall) of imaginary bands in The Commitments and Almost Famous, music of all types has inspired hundreds of films. The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film features the most significant productions from around the world, including straightforward ... Read more

    $1,012.49 HKD

  • Teaching Film

    by Mark Lynn Anderson, Dudley Andrew, Michael Aronson ...
    Series Book 35 - Options for Teaching
    Film studies has been a part of higher education curricula in the United States almost since the development of the medium. Although the study of film is dispersed across a range of academic departments, programs, and scholarly organizations, film studies has come to be recognized as a field in its own right. In an era when teaching and scholarship are increasingly interdisciplinary, film studies ... Read more

    $140.79 HKD

  • Torne-se um videomaker profissional

    Edited by Digital World ...
    Bem-vindo ao treinamento mais recente e fácil de aplicar “Video Marketing Maker”, projetado para pegar você pela mão e guiá-lo pelo processo de obter o máximo, em nome do seu negócio. Estou extremamente animado por ter você aqui, e sei que isso será extremamente útil para você.Este treinamento exclusivo mostrará passo a passo, tópico por tópico e ferramenta por ferramenta, o que você precisa saber ... Read more

    $46.83 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Upstairs and Downstairs

    British Costume Drama Television from The Forsyte Saga to Downton Abbey

    Edited by James Leggott, Julie Anne Taddeo ...
    The international success of Downton Abbey has led to a revived interest in period dramas, with older programs like The Forsyte Saga being rediscovered by a new generation of fans whose tastes also include grittier fare like Ripper Street. Though often criticized as a form of escapist, conservative nostalgia, these shows can also provide a lens to examine the class and gender politics of both the ... Read more

    $640.79 HKD

  • Zinea eta literatura

    by Harkaitz Cano Jauregi ...
    Series Book 8 - Lekuko
    Zinea eta literatura. Literatura eta zinea. Finean, zerbait kontatzeko beharra dute biek ala biek, bakoitza bere esparrutik. Eta biei disekzioa egin die Harkaitz Canok; muinetaraino sartu die bere bisturi zorrotza eta bien artean daudekeen harremanez, kontraesanez eta loturez hitz egiten digu, zorrotz eta argi, bere idazle ofizioaren talaiatik beti ere. ... Read more

    $74.59 HKD

  • Box Office Insights - Hollywood Film Reviews

    1, #1

    by NOMO COMILA ...
    Series Book 1 - 1
    Discover Hollywood Classics: A Journey Through Timeless FilmsDive into a captivating journey through Hollywood's most iconic films with this comprehensive collection. From the heart-stopping drama of "Titanic" (1997) to the futuristic noir of "Blade Runner" (1982), each movie featured in this book has shaped the landscape of cinema.Relive the adrenaline-pumping action of "Die Hard" (1988) and the ... Read more

    $39.99 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cabaret

    Music on Film Series

    by Stephen Tropiano ...
    Series series Music On Filments
    In 1973, Cabaret walked away with eight Academy Awards, including gold statues for director Bob Fosse and for its stars, Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey. Based on the long-running Broadway musical, with a memorable score by John Kander and Fred Ebb, Cabaret is a landmark film that broke new cinematic ground by revolutionizing the Hollywood musical through its treatment of adult themes and art house ... Read more

    $71.01 HKD

  • El cine en fuga

    Textos en el umbral del milenio

    by Isaac León Frías ...
    Este volumen es una antología de los textos, distintos en extensión y contenido, que el autor escribió para la revista La Gran Ilusión entre los años 1993 y 2003, en que fue publicada. Sin embargo, la mayor parte de lo escrito corresponde a la década del noventa e inclusive el año 2000. De allí que el subtítulo sea Textos en el umbral del milenio. El título El cine en fuga, por su parte, además de ... Read more

    $48.00 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Jean Gabin, du livre au mythe

    by Claude Gauteur ...
    Qu’en est-il dans les romans de Pierre Mac Orlan et Roger Vercel, Marcel Aymé et Antoine Blondin, dans les séries noires d’Albert Simonin et Auguste le Breton, sans oublier Georges Simenon, des personnages sur lesquels Jean Gabin a jeté son dévolu et qu’il s’est appropriés ? Quelles transformations, physiques et/ou morales, ont-ils subies pour correspondre à celui, mythique, que la star a imposé à ... Read more

    $101.27 HKD