Cinema has had a hugely influential role on global culture in the 20th century at multiple levels: social, political, and educational. The part of British cinema in this has been controversial - often derided as a whole, but also vigorously celebrated, especially in terms of specific films and film-makers. In this Very Short Introduction, Charles Barr considers films and filmmakers, and studios and sponsorship, against the wider view of changing artistic, socio-political, and indu...

Vertigo (1958) is widely regarded as not only one of Hitchcock's best films, but one of the greatest films of world cinema. Made at the time when the old studio system was breaking up, it functions both as an embodiment of the supremely seductive visual pleasures that 'classical Hollywood' could offer and – with the help of an elaborate plot twist – as a laying bare of their dangerous dark side. The film's core is a study in romantic obsession, as James Stewart's Scottie pursues Madeleine/...

Cinema has had a hugely influential role on global culture in the twentieth century at multiple levels: social, political, and educational. The part of British cinema in this has been controversial—often derided as a whole, but also vigorously celebrated, especially in terms of specific films and film-makers.In this Very Short Introduction, Charles Barr considers films and filmmakers, and studios and sponsorship, against the wider view of changing artistic, socio-political...

"It seems there is still plenty to discover and to say about Alfred Hitchcock . . . a host of impressive new research." — Journal of Film PreservationAudiences worldwide know him for Psycho, The Birds, Vertigo, and other classics—but in Hitchcock Lost and Found, fans and film students alike can explore forgotten, incomplete, lost, and recovered productions from all stages of Alfred Hitchcock's career, including his early...

L'édition intégrale, aujourd'hui introuvable, des Mémoires de guerre du général de Gaulle.Lorsqu'il a entrepris la rédaction de ses Mémoires au lendemain de la Libération, Charles de Gaulle a confié à un archiviste la mission de rassembler toute la documentation sur laquelle il comptait s'appuyer pour raconter son épopée à la tête de la France libre jusqu'à son départ du pouvoir en janvier 1946. " Une masse considérable de pièces justificatives " ...

The story of humanity's rise was written in stone. But it's fall was written in code.In a haunting future where humans are extinct, the synthetic descendants they created have taken their place. Aurora, the most advanced AI ever built, serves as both historian and innovator in this brave new world. But as Aurora pieces together the story of human extinction, one relic remains:Dominick Wells, a 198-year-old man clinging to life as the one survivor of our species. As their paths intertwine, ...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names A Royal Prisoner [Marcel Allain] The Man Who Knew Too Much,The Man Who Was Thursday: a Nightmare [G.K Chesterton] The Hound of the Baskervilles,The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [Arthur Conan Doyle] The Nebuly Coat [John Meade Falkner] The Chestermarke Instinct,The Middle of Things,The Orange-Yellow Diamond,The Paradise Mystery [Joseph Smith Fletcher] Helen Vardon's Confession,The Singing Bone{R. Austin Freem...

Miss Henrietta Whiston could only be considered unlucky. She didn’t seek out misfortune, but it always seemed to find her. When her sister asks her to engage Lord Charles so she may entertain two suitors of her own, Henrietta is reluctant, despite finding herself intrigued by this man who loves antiquities.Lord Charles Brooksbank has been burned by love. Yet, he still yearns for a love match. When his friend asks for his help to pursue a young woman, he tags along, not knowing how ...

Enter the chilling yet captivating world of 'The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers,' a remarkable anthology that intertwines the festive spirit of Christmas with the enigmatic allure of mystery fiction and the thrilling twists of the thriller genre. This collection bridges the stylistic grandeur of classic literature with the meticulously crafted suspense of detective and crime stories. Featuring an array of narratives, this anthology showcases not only gripping tales of intr...

The Best Murder Mysteries for Lying in the Sun presents an exhilarating tapestry of intrigue, where tales of deception, unraveling secrets, and high-stakes investigations converge in one thrilling anthology. This collection spans a wide array of literary styles, showcasing gothic tension, intricate puzzle plots, and psychological suspense. Capturing the richness of the murder mystery genre, the anthology traverses celebrated narratives from the tight-knit intricacies reminiscent of locked-...

Murder Under The Mistletoe - Ultimate Christmas Murder Mystery Collection is an enthralling anthology that gathers an impressive array of works by giants of detective fiction and pioneers of the whodunit genre. Set against the evocative backdrop of Christmas, the collection explores the enigmatic interplay between holiday festivity and the darker recesses of human motive. Featuring a tapestry of stories ranging from Gothic horror to the classic detective narratives, the anthology showcases...

Step into the enchanting and suspenseful world of 'Christmas Under the Veil of Mystery – Ultimate Collection for the Murder Mystery Holiday.' This anthology gathers an exquisite tapestry of tales, weaving together the cozy warmth of the holiday season with the chilling thrill of classic mystery. From heart-pounding detective escapades to intricately plotted whodunits, this collection offers a wealth of styles—ranging from gothic suspense to the deftly crafted procedural. Standout tales cap...