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  • Story

    Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

    by Robert McKee ...

    $216.69 HKD

  • Sanford Meisner on Acting

    by Sanford Meisner, Dennis Longwell ...
    Sanford Meisner was one of the best known and beloved teachers of acting in the country. This book follows one of his acting classes for fifteen months, beginning with the most rudimentary exercises and ending with affecting and polished scenes from contemporary American plays. Written in collaboration with Dennis Longwell, it is essential reading for beginning and professional actors alike. ... Read more

    $75.19 HKD

  • British Thrillers, 1950-1979

    845 Films of Suspense, Mystery, Murder and Espionage

    by Franz Antony Clinton ...
    The three decades following WWII are considered the golden age of the British thriller film. Newer characters like James Bond, along with established icons such as Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple and The Saint, all contributed to the era's bountiful array of cinematic mystery, danger, excitement and suspense. For the first time, the extensive output of British thrillers from 1950 to 1979 is covered ... Read more

    $294.89 HKD

  • Tattoo for beginners

    The Comprehensive Guide to Drawing Classic Tattoos for Beginners with Mastering Traditional Tattoo Designs, Aftercare Essentials, and Exploring Various Tattooing Techniques.

    by Dewei Chu. ...
    .The body is a canvas, waiting to be filled with the story of your soul."Introducing "Tattoo For Beginners: The Comprehensive Guide to Drawing Classic Tattoos for Beginners with Mastering Traditional Tattoo Designs, Aftercare Essentials, and Exploring Various Tattooing Techniques". This book is your one-stop guide to transforming your interest in tattoos into a proficient skill.Master the Art of ... Read more

    $30.73 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

  • Essentials of Screenwriting

    The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing

    by Richard Walter ...
    Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters.Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg ... Read more

    $71.79 HKD

  • HANYA YANAGIHARA

    A Tale of Literary Brilliance and Creative Tapestry

    by Martha J Randall ...
    Explore the fascinating world of Hanya Yanagihara, a prominent author who has made a significant impact on modern literature. This short biography offers an in-depth look at her extraordinary life. It highlights her diverse upbringing, dedication to storytelling, and her acclaimed novel 'A Little Life,' which has transformed contemporary literature.This well-researched biography covers Yanagihara ... Read more

    $41.51 HKD

  • Polvo eres y en cine te convertirás

    Valoraciones y relevancia de la fidelidad en la recepción de crítica y público de la adaptación cinematográfica de Ask the Dust

    by Bruno Echauri Galván ...
    Series Book 30 - Critical Perspectives on English and American Literature, Communication and Culture
    La carrera de John Fante tras un éxito esquivo está repleta de anécdotas sorprendentes y giros inesperados. El último, el encuentro casual entre su obra y las manos de Charles Bukowski en una biblioteca de Los Ángeles, sería el que le permitiría, finalmente, darle caza. En el despertar tardío de la bibliografía fantiana sobresale Ask the Dust, un retrato en claroscuro del amor fatal en los ... Read more

    $435.89 HKD

  • THE STORY OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

    Guide on how Olivia Newton-john, who gained fame worldwide for playing the main role in grease, passed away at the age of 73

    by Curt D Johnson ...
    John Travolta makes a surprise visit, Delta Goodrem performs a musical tribute, and the star's favorite color is mentioned: All you need to know about the State tribute to Olivia Newton-JohnShe was adored by many generations everywhere.And today, during the superstar's state memorial, her millions of followers will get the opportunity to honor her life.Details about the star-studded farewell, ... Read more

    $70.28 HKD

  • 歸零與無限：臺灣特殊藝術金講義（增訂新版）

    by 汪其楣 ...
    **「只要把自己歸零，就能創造無限。」我們每天都在找尋可能，虛心學習這些事：如何丟棄已有，如何歸零，如何使「人」沒有障礙，如何找到快樂。**「透過藝術，人們密切聯接，人們更放心、更自由。我們期待，年輕一代可以回到最初的創作之心；不但發展人與藝術的無限可能，終有一天可以做到：在藝術世界中，沒有障礙，沒有界限，不分階級，不談條件。所謂的弱能者都在本書中或書以外的世界對所有人證明了：他們在看似不可能的困境中揮灑，把藝術的美慷慨送給曾經漠然對待他們的會，而且鼓舞著我們，注視未來，迎接改變。」－－汪其楣史文漢、溫慧玟、張蒼松身上所累積如「語言與文化學習」及「災變重建經驗」等深耕本土的參與；王婉容、楊璧瑩與盲人創作戲劇的扎實經驗，聾人演員輕鬆自如的表演；顏翠珍和「鳥與水」舞集、王滿玉和「小可樂果劇團」釋放綿遠的震撼力。黃聲遠倡導空間與人的互相呵護，于善祿主張「不分」美學觀 ... Read more

    $61.04 HKD

  • Intangible Cultural Heritage and New Methodological Frameworks

    Media, Performance and the Public Space

    Edited by Eleftheria Rania Kosmidou, Leslie Grace McMurtry ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies
    This book examines media, performance, and the public space as sites of intangible cultural heritage – a heritage that moves beyond physical museums and monuments to encompass film and media, performing arts, oral traditions, social practices, rituals, artifacts, and cultural spaces.Focusing on the current methodological challenges and new frameworks that surround the study of intangible cultural ... Read more

    $484.63 HKD

  • The Magazines Handbook

    by Jenny McKay ...
    Series series Media Practice
    The Magazines Handbook is an introductory guide to all aspects of magazine journalism and publishing. The book explores the latest innovations in digital design and delivery, whilst also reaffirming the continued importance of key journalistic skills, including good interviewing, feature writing and news writing. The book includes chapters on the visual aspects of magazines, such as illustration ... Read more

    $492.45 HKD

  • Historical Dictionary of Taiwan Cinema

    by Professor Daw-Ming Lee ...
    Series series Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts
    Taiwan was able to solidly build and sustain a film industry only after locally-produced Mandarin films secured markets in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s. Though only a small island with a limited population, in its heyday, Taiwan was among the top-10 film producing countries/areas in the world, turning out hundreds of martial arts kung fu films and romantic melodramas ... Read more

    $1,478.69 HKD

  • Love et caetera

    by Tristane Banon ...
    Bouteilles de tendresse jetées à la mer, les lettres qu'a rassemblées ici Tristane Banon composent une autobiographie fragmentée à la fois pudique et poétique. Destinataires de son enthousiasme, de ses coups de coeur... ou de griffes : Damien Saez, Gisèle Halimi, Pete Doherty, Carla Bruni, Éric Naulleau, Vanessa Paradis, Karl Lagerfeld ou Albator, mais aussi sa mère, certains de ses proches, et ... Read more

    $130.24 HKD

  • Das ultimative James Bond Quizbuch

    6 Themengebiete, 60 Jahre James Bond, 600 Fragen

    by Danny Morgenstern ...
    Von "James Bond 007 jagt Dr. No" (1962) bis "Keine Zeit zu sterben" (2021): Wer hat das ultimative Agentenwissen?Was saugt James Bond in "Feuerball" aus dem Fuß des Bond-Girls? Warum musste der Beißer am Set von "Der Spion, der mich liebte" so oft würgen? Beim Dreh welchen Bond-Films wurde Daniel Craig ein Zahn ausgeschlagen? Wie oft hat 007 bisher geweint? Wird James Bond in "Keine Zeit zu ... Read more

    $88.00 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals

    by Dan Dietz ...
    The debut of Oklahoma! in 1943 ushered in the modern era of Broadway musicals and was followed by a number of successes that have become beloved classics. Shows produced on Broadway during this decade include Annie Get Your Gun, Brigadoon, Carousel, Finian’s Rainbow, Pal Joey, On the Town, and South Pacific. Among the major performers of the decade were Alfred Drake, Gene Kelly, Mary Martin, and ... Read more

    $1,102.29 HKD

  • Capucine

    Unsere vergessene Hollywood-Ikone

    by Blaise Hofmann ...
    Translated by Barbara Traber ...
    Wer erinnert sich noch an Capucine? In den Fünfzigerjahren stieg die junge Französin, eine klassische Schönheit, vom gefragten Pariser Mannequin rasch auf zum gefeierten Hollywood-Star. Sie drehte mit Regisseuren wie Blake Edwards und Federico Fellini an der Seite von John Wayne, Peter Sellers, Romy Schneider u.v.a. und genoss ihr glamouröses Leben.Ihre letzten drei Jahrzehnte verbrachte sie in ... Read more

    $218.00 HKD

  • Breaking into Commercials, 3rd Edition

    The Complete Guide to Marketing Yourself, Auditioning to Win, And Getting the Job

    by Terry Berland, Deborah Ouellette ...
    Every year, over 60,000 commercial roles for all ages, physical types, and ethnic backgrounds are cast by ad agencies, producers, directors, and casting directors across the country. Breaking Into Commercials will show you what it takes to get one of those roles and give you an edge over the competition.This essential guide provides untapped opportunities in regional markets and abroad, and shares ... Read more

    $78.10 HKD

  • The World of Hindi Cinema - A Quiz Book

    by Nishant Labh ...
    This is a very interesting combination of Hindi movies and quizzing. What the book offers is a wide range of information on (Indian) Hindi films in a very exciting form of questions and answers.Offering over 1000 questions, this book has information about everything and everyone who is associated with Hindi films right from its beginning - from the silent era to talkies to colour. Its information ... Read more

    $39.99 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Seinfeld Secrets: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show

    by Dennis Bjorklund ...
    Seinfeld Secrets: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show is written by an authoritative expert who penned the most comprehensive reference book ever written on the series—Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia. The follow-up effort, Seinfeld Secrets, is the best source for insider facts and never-before-revealed tidbits about the sitcom once voted the Greatest TV Series of All-Time by TV Guide. This ... Read more

    $93.99 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • More Than Just a Voice: The REAL Secret to Voiceover Success

    by Dave Courvoisier ...
    "Voice-Acting: the 2nd Highest-Paying Freelance Job By the Hour." This statement is from businessinsider.com... It's just talking, right? Actually, you need: "More Than Just a Voice: The REAL Secret to Voiceover Success." After 2,500 blog articles, friends began urging Dave to publish a collection of his best blogs. :More Than Just a Voice" is that book. For those seeking answers about getting ... Read more

    $69.99 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Magician's Card Trick Manual Expert

    Expert level - card tricks

    by Steve Bryers ...
    Series series The Magician's Card Trick Manuals
    Are you amazed by card disappearing acts, mind reading card tricks and other magic wonders you see with just a deck of playing cards? This is one of four books in a series that reveal card tricks according to experience, so you can learn easy amateur tricks through to advanced tricks.Always practice every day for at least an hour to master these tricks. If you are recording your act (even a cell ... Read more

    $37.35 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Le Petit Guide du facilitateur graphique - Techniques, astuces et exercices pour croquer l'essentiel

    by Nicolas Caruso ...
    Comment rendre simple ce qui est compliqué ?C'est tout l'art de la facilitation graphique, qui consiste à transformer en visuels des concepts et des conversations. En réunissant les idées clés sur un seul support, vous favoriserez la compréhension, la réflexion et même la prise de décision !Nicolas Caruso, facilitateur graphique depuis plus de dix ans, vous transmet toute son expertise pour que ... Read more

    $90.14 HKD

  • The Actor's Detective Guide to Writing Letters to Celebrities

    by Chris Lucas ...
    How would you like to get a personal letter or phone call from your favorite star? Or to have them send you an autographed item that can help you raise money for a charity? This book shows you exactly how to make those things happen!"The Actor's Detective Guide to Writing Letters to Celebrities," is part memoir, part "how to" guide. It tells the story of how a love for writing letters to famous ... Read more

    $62.46 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus