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  • It’s Not What You Think

    by Chris Evans ...
    The story of how one council estate lad made good, really very good, and survived – just about – to tell the tale…Chris Evans’s extraordinary career has seen him become one of the country’s most successful broadcasters and producers. From The Big Breakfast to Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush and TFI Friday, Chris changed the TV landscape during the ‘90s; and on Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, BBC Radio ... Read more

    R140,52

  • Paranormal State

    My Journey into the Unknown

    by Ryan Buell, Stefan Petrucha ...
    On the hit A&E series Paranormal State, Ryan Buell and his team of investigators delve deep into the mysterious world of ghosts, demonic disturbances, and sixth-sense sightings that shadows our everyday reality. Now, in this official companion book to the series, Buell takes you one step further, revealing the secrets of the show’s most intense cases and the shocking, never-before-told story of ... Read more

    R231,71

  • 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

    R327,62

  • Lady Mary Crawley and Matthew Crawley Esq.

    by Jessica Fellowes, Matthew Sturgis ...
    Series Book 1 - Downton Abbey Shorts
    This richly illustrated short, extracted from the official book The Chronicles of Downton Abbey, focuses on the characters individually, examining their motivations, their actions and the inspirations behind them. Forwarded by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.‘There’s an independence about Mary,” says Michelle Dockery, the actress who plays her. “She’s not influenced by anyone and she’s very ... Read more

    R30,79

  • 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

    R246,78

  • Kenneth Williams Unseen

    The private notes, scripts and photographs

    by Wes Butters, Russell Davies ...
    To mark the 20th anniversary of Kenneth Williams’ death, a beautiful coffee table book celebrating his life, including never-before-seen photographs, sketches and personal testimony from Williams’ closest friends, for the very first time.2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of legendary comic actor and broadcaster Kenneth Williams. Among the actor's bequests, in a will which itself was ... Read more

    R182,38

  • Monty Python Speaks

    The Complete Oral History of Monty Python, as Told by the Founding Members and a Few of Their Many Friends and Collaborators

    by David Morgan ...
    With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python’s Flying Circus introduced something ... Read more

    R231,71

  • 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

    R357,29

  • The World of Downton Abbey

    by Jessica Fellowes ...
    Downton Abbey has captured the imagination of the nation. Written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes the show has become the benchmark for quality drama, and a commentary on all things British.Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance and decadence, a world of duty and obedience and a world of romance and rivalry: this companion book, full of rich historical detail, takes fans deeper into ... Read more

    R254,60

  • The Downton Abbey Rules for Household Staff

    by Mr Carson, Carnival Film & Television Ltd ...
    The household staff of Downton Abbey carry out their duties with effortless dignity, finesse and pride. Yet how do they know how exactly to lay the table, when to leave the room to give Lord and Lady Grantham their privacy, how to care for Lady Mary's furs and which uniform to wear when? This recently recovered and fascinating staff handbook answers all of these questions and more.Covering all the ... Read more

    R259,77

  • Broadcast in the U.S.

    Foreign TV Series Brought to America

    by Vincent Terrace ...
    A fun and accessible guide to foreign television series that were later broadcast in or adapted for the U.S., including popular favorites such as The Office and Doctor Who.In Broadcast in the U.S.: Foreign TV Series Brought to America, Vincent Terrace delivers a wonderful resource of over 400 foreign television shows broadcast in the United States, along with their American adaptations. From ... Read more

    R632,60

  • The Unauthorized Trekkers’ Guide to the Next Generation and Deep Space Nine

    by James van Hise ...
    Your complete guide to STAR TREK’s most popular progeny – both spectacular series guidebooks complete in one volume!Originally published in 1997, this edition covers all seven seasons of The Next Generation and seasons one and two of Deep Space Nine.Episodes detailed – plot setting, action, writers, directors, stars and special guestsBiographies of all major charactersExclusive profiles of actors ... Read more

    R108,55

  • The Take2 Guide To Steven Spielberg

    For those too smart to search

    by Adam Zanzie ...
    Series series The Take2 Guide
    Over 60 contributors deliver their thoughts and reviews on the world of Steven Spielberg, including Joseph McBride, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Matt Zoller Seitz, Tom Carson and James Berardinelli. Edited by Adam Zanzie.In this spectacular third wave of written communications, where billions of creative words are added to the published discourse every day, Take2 Publishing is dedicated to finding those ... Read more

    R190,93

  • El universo visual de Reina Roja

    by Juan Gómez-Jurado ...
    El libro de la serie Reina Roja, el fenómeno audiovisual del año.Con epílogo de Juan Gómez-Jurado y en colaboración con Prime Video.Descubre el proceso de creación de la adaptación audiovisual del best seller de Juan Gómez-Jurado.Con un epílogo del propio autor, estas páginas recopilan material exclusivo del making off de la serie: desde fotografías inéditas del rodaje, storyboards, fotogramas y ... Read more

    R286,36

  • CAITLIN CLARK

    The Rising Star of Women's Basketball

    by Courtney D. Brissette ...
    The Rising Star of Women's Basketball.For decades, women's basketball languished in the shadow of the men's game, with far less media attention, fan interest, and professional opportunities. However, in recent years, the sport has undergone a remarkable transformation, riding a wave of growing popularity and talent that has thrust it into the spotlight like never before.At the forefront of this ... Read more

    R128,02 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Holiday Specials on Television, 1939-2021

    by Vincent Terrace ...
    In November 1939, NBC's fledgling television station W2XBS broadcast the first known holiday special, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Despite its small viewership (very few TV sets existed at the time), the experimental telecast was a harbinger of a now-beloved American tradition: the holiday television special.This book offers a thorough account of holiday television specials in the United ... Read more

    R487,24

  • DIALOGUE ACROSS MILLENNIA A Comprehensive Historical Reference Tracing Over 1,100 Iconic Quotes from Ancient Greek Theater to Modern Cinema and Television 500 BC – 2026 AD

    by Scott L. Walter ...
    "To be or not to be." "Here's looking at you, kid." "You can't handle the truth." "Winter is coming."You know these lines. You've used them. You may not remember where they came from — but they came from somewhere specific: a stage, a screen, a character in a precise dramatic moment when language achieved something so exact that it escaped its original context and entered the permanent vocabulary ... Read more

    R166,03 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lucille Ball FAQ

    Everything Left to Know About America's Favorite Redhead

    by Barry Monush ...
    Series series FAQ
    B&W photos throughout ... Read more

    R241,83

  • Doctor Who

    The David Tennant Years

    by Jamie Hailstone ...
    When David Tennant took over as the Tenth Doctor in 2005, the rejuvenated science fiction series was still in its infancy, having just completed its first series. Under the direction of showrunner Russell T. Davis, Doctor Who had burst back onto our screens after a lengthy absence and while it was more popular than ever, there was always a question of how audiences would react to one of the show’s ... Read more

    R133,60 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Star Wars Insider Presents: The Mandalorian Season One Vol. 1

    by Various ...
    Series series Star Wars Insider
    Explore the amazing world of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, the critically acclaimed series that expands the Star Wars galaxy to incredible new frontiers. This deluxe edition collects the stunning artwork from the first four chapters of the Disney+ smash hit, showcasing the characters, costumes, creatures, and environments of this all-new Star Wars story.Featuring the work of world-renowned and fan ... Read more

    R384,59

  • Madman in a Box

    The Social History of 'Doctor Who'

    by David Johnson ...
    From Doctor Who‘s modest if promising beginnings, it has gone on to become a global media empire, providing its viewers with a powerful lens by which the past fifty years can be evaluated.Having been on the air for more than fifty years, Doctor Who, a programme dealing with time travel, has itself become a sort of time machine, allowing viewers to observe and evaluate changes in their world.In ... Read more

    R103,39

  • The Unauthorized History of Trek

    by James van Hise ...
    Originally published in 1997 and now available as an ebook. The inspiring story of the men and women who dared to go where no TV series had gone before!BEAM UP FOR:The operation that almost cost Spock his earsThe woman who wouldn’t stay greenThe fortune-teller who predicted McCoy’s successThe Leonard “Nimsy” Christmas paradeHarlan Ellison’s letter writing campaignAttack of the Nielsens!The ... Read more

    R108,55

  • The Big Bang Theory Book of Lists

    The Official Guide to Characters, Quotes, Timelines, and Memorable Moments

    by Bryan Young ...
    Celebrate the nerdiest friend group with this ultimate fan guide packed with trivia, facts, and memories from all twelve seasons of The Big Bang Theory.With more than 100 inventive lists, charts, and timelines, The Big Bang Theory Book of Lists offers fans a creative way of looking at and celebrating the iconic and beloved early 2000s sitcom. Revisit some of your favorite moments, pairings, cameos ... Read more

    R162,48

  • Por orden de los Peaky Blinders

    by Matt Allen ...
    Translated by Montserrat Meneses Vilar ...
    BIENVENIDO AL MUNDO DE LA BANDA DE GÁNSTERES MÁS BUSCADA DE LA HISTORIA.Por orden de los Peaky Blinders es el primer libro oficial con el que descubrir los rincones secretos y más sombríos de la serie de culto Peaky Blinders. Presentada por el periodista Matt Allen, y con introducción del creador de la producción Stephen Knight, esta guía contiene todo tipo de material exclusivo:... ... Read more

    R214,72