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  • The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets

    by Simon Singh ...
    From bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, a must-have for number lovers and Simpsons fans'An entertaining picture of the insanely high-minded nature of the Simpsons' writers' Sunday Times***'***A valuable, entertaining book that, above all, celebrates a supremely funny, sophisticated show' Financial TimesYou may have watched hundreds of episodes of The Simpsons (an... ... Read more

    Was ₹543.14 Now ₹287.20

  • Dad’s Army

    The Story of a Very British Comedy (Text Only)

    by Graham McCann ...
    The story of the greatest British sit-com and its enduring appeal.When we laugh at Dad's Army we laugh at ourselves, and nearly fifty years after it was first broadcast, millions of us are still laughing – whenever and wherever it is repeated. With contributions from the people who planned, produced and performed the programme, and material drawn from the BBC archives, acclaimed author Graham ... Read more

    ₹314.93

  • How To Get Into Acting

    Your Step By Step Guide To Get Into Acting

    by HowExpert ...
    If you are an aspiring actor with dreams of becoming a success like Al Pacino, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and the likes, then this is the step-by-step blueprint for you.Here’s what you get:- You will discover the secrets about the acting industry.- Larn acting techniques to perform better than your competitors.- Discover acting terminologies to instantly be noticed by the directors and producers ... Read more

    ₹1,069.45

  • Hear the Roar!

    The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to 'Thunder Cats'

    by David Crichton ...
    Originally broadcast in 1985, ThunderCats has become one of the most enduring animated series of its era. For the first time in print, Hear the Roar! documents every aspect of the production of this iconic show — told by the people who made it. Featuring over 80 exclusive interviews with cast and crew members, this definitive reference guide charts ThunderCats‘ creation and development, drawing on ... Read more

    ₹499.04

  • Understanding Successful Stories

    by Leia Manfredi ...
    Understand the hidden formula in the two most successful stories of our time. Also learn how to structure a scene, a chapter, dialogue, and what people/characters do so we can connect with em. ... Read more

    ₹177.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Encyclopedia of Television

    Edited by Horace Newcomb ...
    The Encyclopedia of Television, second edtion is the first major reference work to provide description, history, analysis, and information on more than 1100 subjects related to television in its international context.For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclo pedia of Television, 2nd edition website. ... Read more

    ₹77,612.71

  • O campeão de audiência

    Uma autobiografia

    by Walter Clark, Gabriel Priolli ...
    Walter Clark foi um dos mais importantes profissionais da televisão brasileira. Nesta autobiografia, escrita com o jornalista Gabriel Priolli, ele conta sua trajetória pessoal - marcada por grandes paixões, inúmeras mulheres e muito luxo - e profissional - sobretudo na TV Rio e, mais tarde, na Globo. Trata‑se de leitura indispensável para entender a implantação e a consolidação da TV no Brasil - ... Read more

    ₹739.00

  • Doctor Who: Dalek Combat Training Manual

    by Mike Tucker, Gavin Rymill, Richard Atkinson ...
    Know your enemy.The Daleks are the most evil creatures ever created - genetically engineered mutants encased in a machine that is optimised to kill. They hate all other life forms and will stop at nothing to destroy those who stand in their way - their single-minded imperative? To become the dominant species in the universe.The Dalek Combat Training Manual collates intelligence gathered by Time ... Read more

    ₹778.08

  • The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey

    by Jessica Fellowes ...
    'Come war and peace Downton still standsand the Crawleys are still in it.'Downton Abbey is loved the world over for its fabulous costumes, beautiful scenery, wonderful characters and intricate plot lines, but what keeps millions of us coming back time after time is the stellar quality of the writing. With each stroke of his pen Julian Fellowes seems to gift us with a cuttingly dry quip from the ... Read more

    ₹595.77

  • Social Media Television and Distributional Aesthetics

    by Gry C. Rustad ...
    Series series Routledge Focus on Television Studies
    Social Media Television and Distributional Aesthetics explores this distinct fictional form that merges the genres, structures and affordances of television with those of social media and what it entails for contemporary television and media culture and for our experience of new and old media in everyday life.Centred around five key case studies – Skam, Lik meg, Dead Girls Detective Agency, ... Read more

    ₹3,424.59

  • An Absolute Casserole

    The Taskmaster Compendium

    by Alex Horne ...
    How many eggs have been broken in the making of this programme? What is the worst thing Alex has eaten? Are you more likely to win Taskmaster if you wear a hat? Why is the Taskmaster always right?This hilarious compendium celebrates a decade of Taskmaster's inspired chaos. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants.Inside you'll find ... Read more

    ₹661.97

  • The Chronicles of Downton Abbey (Official Series 3 TV tie-in)

    by Jessica Fellowes, Matthew Sturgis ...
    The official companion to all three seasons.The Great War has ended, but Downton Abbey is far from peaceful…A changing world has brought new challenges and new guests. Inside the walls of the Great House there is more intrigue, rivalry and romance than ever.The Chronicles of Downton Abbey take you deep into the lives of the Crawleys, their servants, lovers, friends and guests. So wander the ... Read more

    ₹905.76

  • TV in the USA

    A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas [3 volumes]

    by Vincent LoBrutto ...
    This three-volume set is a valuable resource for researching the history of American television. An encyclopedic range of information documents how television forever changed the face of media and continues to be a powerful influence on society.What are the reasons behind enduring popularity of television genres such as police crime dramas, soap operas, sitcoms, and "reality TV"? What impact has ... Read more

    ₹20,680.08

  • Cable Cutting

    A No-Nonsense Guide to Cutting out Cable TV from Your Life and Getting Your Favorite Shows for Less…or Nothing At All!

    by Thomas Belle ...
    If you are like most people, you’ve opened your cable bill more than once and questioned why you are paying so much for channels you don’t even watch? But what can you do? Well actually a whole lot! The days of paying for cable because we had no options are behind us. You can cut cable, and still have access to all of your favorite shows and networks…and you can save money doing so! If you don’t ... Read more

    ₹320.09

  • Un-Dead TV

    by Brad Middleton ...
    Vampires are ubiquitous in our popular culture-from movies to television, in fiction and art, and even within the hallowed halls of academia. But in the not-so-distant past, these undead creatures held more fear than fascination; they lived in the shadows and were the stuff of nightmares. In 1897, Bram Stoker introduced Dracula to the Western world-and our concept of vampires was changed forever. ... Read more

    ₹962.51

  • Inside HBO's Game of Thrones II

    Seasons 3 & 4

    by C.A. Taylor ...
    HBO's GAME OF THRONES is one of the most remarkable success stories of recent television. Critically acclaimed, a ratings smash and going from strength to strength, the series will define fantasy for years to come.This second official companion book, following the hugely successful INSIDE HBO'S GAME OF THRONES, gives fans new ways to enter the world of Westeros and discover more about the beloved ... Read more

    ₹939.86

  • From Radio to Television

    Programs That Made the Transition, 1929-2021

    by Vincent Terrace ...
    The early years of television relied in part on successful narratives of another medium, as studios adapted radio programs like Boston Blackie and Defense Attorney to the small screen. Many shows were adapted more than once, like the radio program Blondie, which inspired six television adaptations and 28 theatrical films. These are but a few of the 1,164 programs covered in this volume. Each ... Read more

    ₹4,623.94

  • Talkback: The Sixties

    The Unofficial and Unauthorised 'Doctor Who' Interview Book

    by Stephen James Walker ...
    Series Book 1 - Talkback
    An incredible collection of interviews with the people behind the early years of the BBC’s classic science fiction adventure series Doctor Who. From directors to designers, producers, story editors, writers and cast, all are featured in this latest addition to Telos’s acclaimed range of factual books about Doctor Who.This volume includes interviews with creator Sydney Newman; producers Innes Lloyd ... Read more

    ₹617.92 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Race, Racism and Political Correctness in Comedy

    A Psychoanalytic Exploration

    by Jack Black ...
    In what ways is comedy subversive? This vital new book critically considers the importance of comedy in challenging and redefining our relations to race and racism through the lens of political correctness.By viewing comedy as both a constitutive feature of social interaction and as a necessary requirement in the appraisal of what is often deemed to be ‘politically correct’, this book provides an ... Read more

    ₹5,672.69

  • By Your Command

    Vol 2 - The Reimagined Series

    by Alan Stevens, Fiona Moore ...
    Series Book 2 - The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Battlestar Galactica
    ‘Grab your gun and bring in the cat … Boom, boom, boom!’Battlestar Galactica was one of the most successful telefantasy revivals of the early 2000s, gaining the approval of high-profile critics and a host of devoted fans, and continuing to inspire discussion and debate long after its final episode aired. In this book, Alan Stevens and Fiona Moore use behind-the-scenes production material and in ... Read more

    ₹686.77 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sex and the City

    A Cultural History

    by Nicole Evelina ...
    Series series The Cultural History of Television
    An insightful look at the cultural impact of the television phenomenon Sex and the City**.**Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, one word was on everyone’s lips: sex. Sex and the City had taken the United States, and the world, by storm. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha influenced how a generation of women think, practice, and talk about sex, allowing them to embrace their sexual ... Read more

    ₹2,712.81

  • Eugene O'Neill – Ultimate Collection

    The Complete Theatrical Tapestry: 40+ Plays, Including Tragedies, Comedies and Other Masterpieces

    by Eugene O'Neill ...
    Embark on a captivating exploration of American theater through this unique collection of Eugene O'Neill's works. This anthology is a treasure trove of over 40 plays that unveils the extraordinary range of O'Neill's dramatic artistry. From profound tragedies delving into the complexities of human emotion to whimsical comedies providing moments of levity, this collection paints a comprehensive ... Read more

    ₹179.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Israeli Television

    Global Contexts, Local Visions

    Edited by Miri Talmon, Yael Levy ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Middle East Film and Media
    The essays in this anthology study Israeli television, its different forms of representation, audiences and production processes, past and present, examining Israeli television in both its local, cultural dynamics, and global interfaces.The book looks at Israeli television as a creator, negotiator, guardian and warden of collective Israeli memory, examining instances of Israeli original television ... Read more

    ₹6,207.95

  • Star Trek FAQ 2.0 (Unofficial and Unauthorized)

    Everything Left to Know About the Next Generation the Movies and Beyond

    by Mark Clark ...
    Series series FAQ
    Illustrations throughout ... Read more

    ₹1,731.64