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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$ 4.32 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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 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$ 53.94 SGD

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  • 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$ 29.31 SGD

  • 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$ 4.41 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Quick Guide to Screenwriting

    by Ray Morton ...
    Series series Quick Guide
    Paperback Original ... Read more

    S$ 14.60 SGD

  • The Road to Romance and Ruin

    Teen Films and Youth Culture

    by Jon Lewis ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Cinema
    This book analyses the teen film as the rare medium able to represent the otherwise chaotic and conflicting experience of youth. The author focuses on six major issues: alienation, deviance and delinquency, sex and gender, the politics of consumption, the apolitics of youth(ful) rebellion, and regression into nostalgia. Despite the many differences within the genre, this book sees all teen films ... Read more

    S$ 59.13 SGD

  • Cut by Cut

    Editing Your Film or Video

    by Gael Chandler ...
    This second edition of Cut by Cut: Editing Your Film or Video covers the current landscape of postproduction process, taking the reader step by step through the editor’s journey from receiving dailies to delivering on film, tape, file, or disk for YouTube, cinema, Blu-ray, or TV. The book guides the filmmaker through the operation of digital editing systems, sound and music editing and the mix, ... Read more

    S$ 36.61 SGD

  • Marilyn Monroe Day by Day

    A Timeline of People, Places, and Events

    by Carl Rollyson ...
    From hefty biographies and fact-based novels to photograph collections and memoirs, more books have been written about Marilyn Monroe than any other female over the past century. However, no biography—regardless how authoritative—can contain all of the facts and events of an individual’s life, and Marilyn’s is no exception.In Marilyn Monroe Day by Day: A Timeline of People, Places, and Events, ... Read more

    S$ 34.98 SGD

  • World Film Locations: Paris

    Edited by Marcelline Block ...
    'We’ll always have Paris,' Humphrey Bogart assures Ingrid Bergman in the oft-quoted farewell scene from Casablanca in which Bogart’s character, hard-hearted restaurateur Rick Blaine, bids former lover Ilsa Lund goodbye. The backdrop against which they first fell in love, Paris later serves as a reminder of their deep mutual longings. And with a host of different realisations by filmmakers from ... Read more

    S$ 24.84 SGD

  • 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

    S$ 112.80 SGD

  • Comment Ne Pas F*utre en l’Air Ton Film

    by Adolf El Assal ...
    Alors, tu as un scénario. Ou une idée. Ou un rêve flou griffonné au dos d'une serviette.Et maintenant ?Ce livre n'est pas là pour romantiser le cinéma. Il est là pour t'aider à y survivre.Que tu réalises ton premier court-métrage ou que tu produises un long avec trois décors et zéro budget, Comment Ne Pas F*utre en l'Air Ton Film te donne une feuille de route claire, sans filtre, que personne ne t ... Read more

    S$ 12.55 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    S$ 32.69 SGD

  • The A to Z of Westerns in Cinema

    by Paul Varner ...
    Series series The A to Z Guide Series
    When the earliest filmgoers watched The Great Train Robbery in 1903, many of them shrieked in terror at the very last clip when one of the outlaws turns directly toward the camera and fires a gun, seemingly, directly at the audience. The puff of smoke was sudden and it was hand colored so that it looked real. Today, we can look back at that primitive movie and see all the elements of what would ... Read more

    S$ 62.01 SGD

  • Sidney Poitier

    The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward

    by Sidney Poitier, Joanna Poitier ...
    The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier—given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood—come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds new light on the trailblazing artist's life and culture of the past century.Sidney Poitier ... Read more

    S$ 17.54 SGD

  • Screening the East

    Heimat, Memory and Nostalgia in German Film since 1989

    by Nick Hodgin ...
    Series Book 11 - Film Europa
    Screening the East considers German filmmakers’ responses to unification. In particular, it traces the representation of the East German community in films made since 1989 and considers whether these narratives challenge or reinforce the notion of a separate East German identity. The book identifies and analyses a large number of films, from internationally successful box-office hits, to lesser ... Read more

    S$ 26.15 SGD

  • Shots to the Heart: For the Love of Film Performance

    by Steven Rybin ...
    Series Book 2 - Anthem Impact
    Shots to the Heart explores how the work of the film actor inspires, provokes, and refigures our feelings and thoughts about the cinema. The book closely considers the art of film performance, the combined effect of actors’ gestures, movements, and expressions, in relation to the viewer’s sensitive and creative eye. As discrete moments of performative incarnation on-screen slowly accumulate, ... Read more

    S$ 31.16 SGD

  • Icons of Terror (2020)

    24 Monsters, 24 Horror Movie Franchises

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    This book analyzes 145 horror films grouped into 24 franchises. These franchises feature an antagonist, or villain, who has been present in all or most films. These antagonists are so iconic that they have, in all cases, generated multiple sequels. All movies included in this book are rated and ranked. ... Read more

    S$ 5.30 SGD

  • 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

    S$ 13.74 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Screenwriter's Sourcebook

    A Comprehensive Marketing Guide for Screen and Television Writers

    by Michael Haddad ...
    Written for both new and experienced writers, this comprehensive marketing guide offers advice and tips needed by writers to succeed in the film and television industries. Focusing on the business of writing, it gives writers the unabashed truth about the film industry, and advice on how to get scripts to the gatekeepers of the studios and read by agents. Comprehensive listings of contests, ... Read more

    S$ 16.68 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$ 43.37 SGD

  • Madhuri Dixit

    by Nandana Bose ...
    Series series Film Stars
    A wide-ranging account of the Indian film star Madhuri Dixit, one of the most popular actresses of Hindi cinema. Nandana Bose's study traces Dixit's twenty-five year career, exploring her star persona, her indelible impact on Indian popular culture, and her continuing popularity even in middle age. Nandana Bose discusses Dixit's unusual and distinctive career trajectory that upends pre-existing ... Read more

    S$ 36.40 SGD

  • Documentary 101: A Viewer's Guide to Non-Fiction Film

    by Rick Ouellette ...
    Roger and Me. March of the Penguins. Man on Wire. Paradise Lost. Grizzly Man. Gates of Heaven. Taxi to the Dark Side. Super-Size Me. Spellbound. In recent decades, titles like this have raised the profile of documentaries like never before. The appeal of films that rely on the testimony of real life has blossomed in the age of the “indie” and attracted a growing numbers of viewers looking for an ... Read more

    S$ 6.86 SGD