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  • Avatar The Way of Water The Visual Dictionary

    by Joshua Izzo, Zachary Berger, Dylan Cole, Reymundo Perez, Ben Procter ...
    Dive into the depths of Avatar: The Way of Water with this definitive guide.Created in close collaboration with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment and written by experts who worked on the film, this authoritative book is packed with stunning exclusive details. This must-have visual guide showcases the characters, creatures, vehicles, weapons, and locations from the latest adventure in ... Read more

    RM 111.89

  • James Cagney Films of the 1930s

    by James L. Neibaur ...
    One of the biggest stars of the golden age of Hollywood, James Cagney appeared in more than sixty films throughout his career. In addition to starring in the classics White Heat, Mister Roberts, and One, Two, Three, Cagney received the Academy Award for his performance as George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy. From his debut in Sinner’s Holiday to one of his many gangster portrayals in The ... Read more

    RM 350.29

  • Doctor Who FAQ

    All That's Left to Know About the Most Famous Time Lord in the Universe

    by Dave Thompson ...
    Series series FAQ
    Illustrations throughout ... Read more

    RM 101.59

  • French Cinema—A Critical Filmography

    Volume 2, 1940–1958

    by Colin Crisp ...
    This invaluable resource by one of the world's leading experts in French cinema presents a coherent overview of French cinema in the 20th century and its place and function in French society. Each filmography includes 101 films listed chronologically (Volume 1: 1929–1939 and Volume 2: 1940–1958) and provides accessible points of entry into the remarkable world of 20th-century French cinema. All ... Read more

    RM 39.17

  • Pride, Prejudice and Popcorn

    TV and Film Adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, and Jane Eyre

    by Carrie Sessarego ...
    Series series Pop!
    Three great love stories that started it allJane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice and Wuthering Heights are three of the greatest novels in English literature. Now joining them is Pride, Prejudice and Popcorn, a decidedly different take on these classics. You will laugh with delight as you learn:- The importance of thoroughly investigating your employers before accepting a job at their isolated, creepy ... Read more

    RM 4.39

  • Star Wars The Last Jedi™ The Visual Dictionary

    by Pablo Hidalgo ...
    Star Wars: The Last Jedi™ The Visual Dictionary is the definitive guide to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, revealing the characters, creatures, droids, locations, and technology from the new film. Packed with 100+ images and information as penned by Star Wars™ scribe Pablo Hidalgo, it's a must-have for all fans who want to go beyond the movie experience.© & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD ... Read more

    RM 70.19

  • The Films of Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen

    Scripts, Working Documents, Interpretation

    by Oliver Fuke ...
    This collection of Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen's film scripts vividly evokes the close connection between their influential work as theorists and their work as filmmakers. It includes scripts for all six of Mulvey and Wollen's collaborative films, Wollen's solo feature film, Friendship's Death (1987), and Mulvey's later collaborations. Each text is followed by a new essay by a leading writer, ... Read more

    RM 114.19

  • The Woody Allen Encyclopedia

    by Thomas Hischak ...
    For more than five decades, Woody Allen has been one of the most critically acclaimed talents in American cinema. Allen has been nominated for best director seven times by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—winning for his 1977 film Annie Hall—and he has received more Oscar nominations for best screenplay than any other individual. But Allen’s accomplishments are not limited to the ... Read more

    RM 516.99

  • The Films of Martin Scorsese

    Gangsters, Greed, and Guilt

    by Eric San Juan ...
    Few mainstream filmmakers have as pronounced a disregard for the supposed rules of filmmaking as Martin Scorsese. His inventiveness displays a reaction against the “right” way to make a movie, frequently eschewing tradition in favor of something flashy and unexpected. Despite this, he's become one of the most influential directors of the last fifty years, a critical darling, and a fan favorite.In ... Read more

    RM 75.29

  • 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

    RM 111.89

  • The Routledge Dictionary of Turkish Cinema

    by Gönül Dönmez-Colin ...
    The first critical and analytical dictionary of Turkish Cinema, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Turkish cinema from its beginnings to the present day.Addressing the lacuna in scholarly work on the topic, this dictionary provides immense detail on a wide range of aspects of Turkish cinema including; prominent filmmakers, films, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, ... Read more

    RM 246.96

  • Early Cinema in Russia and its Cultural Reception

    by Yuri Tsivian ...
    Translated by Alan Bodger ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Cinema
    This book examines the development of cinematic form and culture in Russia, from its late nineteenth-century beginnings as a fairground attraction to the early post-Revolutionary years.The author traces the changing perceptions of cinema and its social transition from a modernist invention to a national art form. He explores reactions to the earliest films from actors, novelists, poets, writers ... Read more

    RM 262.64

  • Film on the Faultline

    Edited by Alan Wright ...
    Film has always played a crucial role in the imagination of disaster. The earthquake, especially, transforms our understanding of the limits and possibilities of cinema, as well as of life itself. After major quakes in countries as dissimilar as Japan, Chile, Iran and New Zealand, filmmakers have responded with films that challenge ingrained social, political, ethical and philosophical categories ... Read more

    RM 123.49

  • Il cinema di Frank Darabont

    by Luigi Boccia, Nicola Lombardi, Giada Cecchinelli ...
    Saggi - saggio (93 pagine) - Un libro per conoscere a fondo Frank Darabont, il “regista kinghiano” per eccellenza, autore di film indimenticabili come Le Ali della Libertà, Il Miglio Verde e The MistLa carriera di Frank Darabont nasce sul finire degli anni Settanta come un sogno, improvviso e spiazzante, il grande sogno americano che ci ricorda ogni volta che nulla è impossibile. Il primo ... Read more

    RM 23.48 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bond, James Bond

    Exploring the Shaken and Stirred History of Ian Fleming’s 007

    by Brad Gilmore, Mike Kalinowski ...
    Breaking Down Six Decades of James Bond Movies#1 New Release in Action & Adventure Movies & Video, and Movie ReferenceHosts Mike Kalinowski and Brad Gilmore team up in this comprehensive examination of the longest running film series in the history of cinema. In Bond, James Bond, they explore the cinematic history of the James Bond collection to celebrate everything it got right and reflect on ... Read more

    RM 34.09 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Triaging the Streaming Wars

    Edited by Robert Alan Brookey, Jason Phillips, Tim Pollard ...
    Series series Electronic Media Research Series
    This volume considers the different implications of the rise of streaming services and their particular acceleration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploring the significant disruption caused to the entertainment industries by the rise of these streaming services, a team of international scholars examine changes to labor issues and compensation, which were central to the conflict between the ... Read more

    RM 227.36

  • Rocliffe Notes

    A Professional Approach For Screenwriters and Writer-Directors

    by Farah Abushwesha ...
    Rocliffe Notes is a compendium for screenwriters and filmmakers which brings together tips and opinions from over 140 film and TV industry professionals, and provides a step-by-step, common-sense guide on how writers and writer-directors can best present themselves to the industry. Including insider insights from award-winning industry players, it details their habits, writing processes, daily ... Read more

    RM 62.69 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Emergence of Video Processing Tools Volumes 1 & 2

    Television Becoming Unglued

    Edited by Kathy High, Sherry Miller-Hocking, Mona Jimenez ...
    The Emergence of Video Processing Tools presents stories of the development of early video tools and systems designed and built by artists and technologists during the late 1960s and 70s. Split over two volumes, the contributors examine the intersection of art and science and look at collaborations among inventors, designers and artists trying to create new tools to capture and manipulate images ... Read more

    RM 268.19

  • New York Travel Guide 2024

    Unveiling The Magic And Melody Of The Concrete Jungle-A Comprehensive Traveler’s Guide To Plan A Memorable Trip To United States Iconic City

    by James Robert ...
    Discover New York: Unveiling The Soul Of The Concrete JungleAs the pages unfold, James Robert takes you on an emotional journey through the city that never sleeps. This is not your typical travel guidebook; it is a love letter to the metropolis that has captured hearts worldwide. With James as your personal tour companion, every street, park, and neighborhood takes on a vivid, soul-stirring life ... Read more

    RM 19.56

  • 100 Greatest Film Scores

    by Matt Lawson, Laurence MacDonald ...
    The background music on a film can make or break the audience experience. Imagine the shower scene in Psycho without the shrieking violins or Jaws without the ominous notes thatportend the shark’s attack! Musical accompaniment helps create atmosphere for the viewer, from subtle undertones to compositions that heighten the drama.In 100 Greatest Film Scores, authors Matt Lawson and Laurence E. ... Read more

    RM 221.09

  • Novel Images

    Literature in Performance

    Edited by Peter Reynolds ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Film and Literature
    Written specifically with the student in mind and focusing on a number of well-known texts, including Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Nicholas Nickleby, Nice Work and The Color Purple, the contributions in this book demonstrate how we can look critically at literary adaptations and learn to distinguish between mythical images and the reality of the process that constructed them. They argue that ... Read more

    RM 266.56

  • The Sound of Music FAQ

    All That's Left to Know About Maria, the von Trapps, and Our Favorite Things

    by Barry Monush ...
    Series series FAQ
    The Sound of Music FAQ is a comprehensive, encyclopedia-like reference to the world's most popular movie musical. Rather than focusing on the often-told stories of this classic movie, this book looks at the 1965 Oscar-winner in relation to its source, including the true von Trapp family story and the Broadway musical from which it was derived.The Sound of Music FAQ explores such facts and trivia ... Read more

    RM 97.89

  • Die Kunst der Filmkomödie Band 2

    1.000 Filmkomödien

    by Franz Stadler, Manfred Hobsch ...
    Series Book 2 - Die Kunst der Filmkomödie
    Franz Stadler und Manfred Hobsch stellen die 1.000 besten Komödien vor: Von "Abbott und Costello treffen Frankenstein" bis "Zwölf Stühle", von Harold Lloyds "Ausgerechnet Wolkenkratzer" bis Wolfgang Beckers "Ich und Kaminski" durchschreitet dieser abschließende zweite Band des Handbuchs "Die Kunst der Filmkomödie" die Filmgeschichte des Komischen. Ausführlicher als eine Datensammlung, spezifischer ... Read more

    RM 86.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Reaching Audiences

    Distribution and Promotion of Alternative Moving Image

    by Julia Knight, Peter Thomas ...
    Through a series of case studies, this book tracks the inventive distribution and exhibition initiatives developed over the last 40 years by an array of small companies on the periphery of the beleaguered UK film industry. That their practices are now being replicated by a new generation of digital distributors demonstrates that, while the digital ‘revolution’ has rendered those practices far ... Read more

    RM 93.19