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  • Random Fascinating Facts About James Bond

    Interesting Facts About the World of 007

    by Frank Baker ...
    Many people are fans of the great British spy James Bond. James Bond was first introduced to the world by creator Ian Fleming with his first Bond novel Casino Royale in 1953. In 1962 the official James Bond film series started with Dr No. The film series would make James Bond a phenomenon and cultural icon, breaking box office records, introducing new ways of filmaking and marketing. The world of ... Read more

    S$ 4.30 SGD 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

    S$ 4.40 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Art of Avatar Fire and Ash

    by Chris Prince ...
    **"I'm so glad to have this book showcase the intelligence and depth behind every element we see on Pandora." – Oona ChaplinA revelatory behind-the-scenes exploration—and celebration—of the artistic ingenuity that created the Academy Award-winning Avatar: Fire and Ash.**Discover how crucial scenes were conceived and marvel at the incredible attention to detail that the Avatar artists brought to ... Read more

    S$ 49.26 SGD

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  • School of Terror (2020)

    57 Horror Movies for Kids

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    The films described in this book are perfect for children and teenagers with a fascination for horror movies. They contain very little violence, coarse language, and nudity, if any.The reviews are sorted in order of preference. The ranking is established by the sum of 7 ratings: stars, gimmick, rewatchability, story, creativity, acting, and quality.Each film description contains a synopsis, a list ... Read more

    S$ 4.08 SGD

  • The Art of Frozen 2

    by Disney Book Group ...
    Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look. ... Read more

    S$ 18.30 SGD

  • The Star Trek Book New Edition

    by Paul J. Ruditis ...
    To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons.Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows, ... Read more

    S$ 26.80 SGD

  • Steven Spielberg All the Films

    The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short

    by Arnaud Devillard, Olivier Bousquet, Nicolas Schaller ...
    Series series All the Films
    A first-of-its-kind deep dive into Steven Spielberg's decades-long career, covering everything from early short films and television episodes to each of his more than 30 feature length-films.Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and blockbuster movie that Steven Spielberg has ever directed, Steven Spielberg All the Films draws upon years of research to tell ... Read more

    S$ 28.66 SGD

  • Horror Movies of the Millennium (2021)

    21 Years of Fear

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    Included in this book are reviews of the 5 best horror films for each year between 2000 and 2020, and reviews of the top 10 horror movies released in the same period.Each entry includes a picture of the antagonist, a star rating, a synopsis, and a three-paragraph review. ... Read more

    S$ 4.23 SGD

  • Conversations with Cinematographers

    by David A. Ellis ...
    David A. Ellis has interviewed some of the most influential and highly regarded cameramen of the last half century and more, and he has assembled these exchanges in Conversations with Cinematographers. While their names may not be known by the general public, these men and their work have left indelible imprints on the silver screen. Among those interviewed are several award-winning artists:• ... Read more

    S$ 94.17 SGD

  • Siempre nos quedará Beirut

    Cine de autor y guerra(s) en el Líbano, 1970-2006

    by Laila Hotait Salas ...
    Series series Cine
    "Siempre nos quedará Beirut recorre audiovisualmente los episodios violentos sufridos en el Líbano desde 1975 y demuestra cómo las películas, conformando en su conjunto una filmografía completa y diversa, son una herramienta que sirve para preservar la memoria íntima, colectiva y nacional de un país. A lo largo de sus capítulos, somos testigos del modo en que la sociedad civil libanesa, y en ... Read more

    S$ 14.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Producer to Producer: A Step-By-Step Guide to Low Budgets Independent Film Producing

    A Step-By-Step Guide to Low Budgets Independent Film Producing

    by Maureen Ryan ...
    Complete guide for Producers for film and tv projects ... Read more

    S$ 40.10 SGD

  • 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

    S$ 10.94 SGD

  • Les Noirs dans le cinéma français

    by Régis Dubois ...
    Series series Thèses/Essais
    Cet ouvrage poursuit deux objectifs. D’une part analyser l’image du « Noir » et son évolution dans l’imaginaire cinématographique français depuis un siècle. D’autre part, mettre en lumière la présence des Noirs et Métisses dans le cinéma hexagonal depuis les premières vues des frères Lumière jusqu’au triomphe d’Intouchables, en évoquant notamment les rôles interprétés par Josephine Baker, Habib ... Read more

    S$ 20.49 SGD

  • Cinema&Jazz

    by Filomena Iavarone ...
    Nel tentare un accostamento tra le due arti, oltre a comprendere una breve analisi comparata della storia del cinema e della storia del jazz, evidenzia il carattere sociologico che costituisce uno dei punti focali intorno a cui prende vita tutto il libro. ... Read more

    S$ 26.02 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fan Phenomena: Audrey Hepburn

    Edited by Jacqui Miller ...
    The satirical American newspaper the Onion recently ran a story with the headline 'College-Aged Female Finds Unlikely Kindred Spirit In Audrey Hepburn,' lampooning modern American girls’ continued fascination with the star (along with their habits of hanging posters of Breakfast At Tiffany’s in their dorm rooms).What gives this slight starlet such staying power? A talented actress, an icon of ... Read more

    S$ 25.17 SGD

  • Stay for the Credits: Film Industry Positions

    by Steve Hudson ...
    The end credits. Stay or skip? Next time you're watching a movie, try staying for the credits. Really staying—all the way to the end. You'll see hundreds of names scrolling by, each representing someone who contributed to what you just watched.Every single one of those people matters. Remove any one of them, and the whole thing might just fall apart. That's the real magic of movies—not just the ... Read more

    S$ 8.94 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Darkness 7 (censure & cinéma en Orient)

    by Christophe Triollet, Hassouna Mansouri, Kenza Zouari, Sabina Nasser, Elie Yazbek, Benjamin Campion, Asal Bagheri, Laurent Garreau, Marion Poirson-Dechonne, Alexandre Bedenko, Clément Costa, Eric Peretti, Yohann Chanoir, Françoise Robin, Frédéric Monvoisin, Sébastien Lecocq, Antoine Coppola, Albert Montagne ...
    Series series Darkness
    Entre nationalisme assumé et volonté d’émancipation, les cinémas d’Orient n’en finissent plus de nous surprendre. Otages des financements d’État ou des investissements internationaux, bon nombre de cinéastes du Maghreb, du Proche, du Moyen et de l’Extrême-Orient résistent pour travailler librement, en contournant, quand ils le peuvent, les diktats de la religion et de la politique qui bien souvent ... Read more

    S$ 33.99 SGD

  • The Big Lebowski

    An Illustrated, Annotated History of the Greatest Cult Film of All Time

    by Jenny Jones ...
    Whether contending with nihilists, botching a kidnapping pay-off, watching as his beloved rug is micturated upon, or simply bowling and drinking Caucasians, the Dude—or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing—abides.As embodied by Jeff Bridges, the main character of the 1998 Coen brothers’ film The Big Lebowski is a modern hero who has inspired festivals, burlesque interpretations, ... Read more

    S$ 35.31 SGD

  • Based on a true Story

    Filme nach wahren Begebenheiten und die Wahrheit dahinter

    by Alexander Michel, Eilsabeth Schwind, Roland Wallisch, Martin Baur, Jann-Luca Künßberg, Maria Schorpp, Ernst Hebeker, Franz Schmider, Donata Künßberg, Dieter Löffler, Claudia Wagner, Simon Füchtenschnieder, Siegmund Kopitzki ...
    Man sagt, das Leben schreibt die besten Geschichten. Doch bis eine wahre Geschichte dann tatsächlich filmreif wird, muss noch einmal tüchtig umgeschrieben werden. Erbarmungslos werden Beteiligte rausgestrichen oder umgepolt – was den Handlungsfluss stört, kommt weg. Der Held wird heller, sein Gegenspieler dunkel schraffiert. Oder es werden drei, vier reale Menschen zu einer Filmfigur verschmolzen. ... Read more

    S$ 22.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    S$ 43.92 SGD

  • Hipervínculos

    by Danilo Albero, Vicente Battista ...
    En Hipervínculos, Danilo Albero persiste en el buen hábito de cincelar apuntes, artículos, viñetas o como se los quiera llamar, en donde los viajes a sitios insospechados se mezclan con discusiones acerca del arte y la literatura, con apuntes sobre discos de vinilo, de películas en blanco y negro y en tecnicolor, con reflexiones en torno a libros clásicos y a textos desconocidos, con ... Read more

    S$ 8.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Little Shoppe of Horrors magazine #15 - The Making of THE CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF

    by Little Shoppe of Horrors ...
    Little Shoppe of Horrors magazine #15The Making of THE CURSE OF THE WEREWOLFThe 1960 Hammer Horror that is probably the best werewolf film ever made. Full of exclusive interviews and behind-the scenes information. Read what Yvonne Romain thought about Reed and her role in the film!"Interview with the Werewolf – Or How Day Turned into Night in the Company of Oliver Reed"Want to know all about Reed ... Read more

    S$ 12.72 SGD

  • Stephen King Films FAQ

    All That's Left to Know About the King of Horror on Film

    by Scott von Doviak ...
    Series series FAQ
    Over the past four decades, the Stephen King movie has become a genre unto itself. The prolific writer's works have spawned well over 100 adaptations for both the big and small screen, ranging from modern classics of horror (Carrie, The Shining) to Oscar-nominated fare (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) to unapologetic, B-movie schlock (the King-directed Maximum Overdrive). The filmmakers ... Read more

    S$ 26.59 SGD

  • Staying Scared - The Films of a Horror Movie Legend

    by Brian Dailey ...
    "Staying Scared - The Films of a Horror Movie Legend**"** delves into the chilling world of George A. Romero, a titan of terror cinema. This comprehensive exploration takes readers on a thrilling journey through Romero's iconic horror films, from the groundbreaking "Night of the Living Dead" to the apocalyptic "Dawn of the Dead" and beyond.The book offers an in-depth analysis of Romero's unique ... Read more

    S$ 19.17 SGD