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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • Manual de Flujo de Trabajo Multipista

    del sonido directo a la postproducción

    by Ramiro Fierro ...
    ESTA VERSIÓN ES SOLO PARA WINDOWS Y ANDROID. PARA OBTENER LA VERSIÓN PARA EQUIPOS APPLE DIRÍJASE A LA TIENDA DE LIBROS DE APPLE.Junto a los avances tecnológicos que se han presentado en los últimos años en el sonido cinematográfico, han surgido nuevas necesidades en cuanto a modos de trabajo para la grabación de sonido en el set y para el manejo de la información digital a lo largo de la cadena de ... Read more

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  • TV & Music Trivia 60s to 90s

    by Nicky Testaforte ...
    Trivia Night Moderators:Are You Looking For Fresh Content For Your Trivia Nights at Home or at the Bar?This book offers 700 multiple-choice questions in TV and Music from over 4 decades that will challenge any true fans of the genres.Here are the types of questions you'll find in this bookThe dogs on Magnum P.I. were named after which two Greek gods?Zeus and ApolloNike and HermesAres and ... Read more

    R82,93

  • Northern Exposure

    A Cultural History

    by Michael Samuel ...
    Series series The Cultural History of Television
    When Northern Exposure first aired on television in 1990, viewers were introduced to the small fictional town of Cicely, Alaska, and its quirky yet endearing citizens. During its run, Northern Exposure received critical acclaim, winning two Peabody Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes. Though the show was cancelled after six seasons, it has had a profound impact on ... Read more

    R505,99

  • Reality TV: An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market

    An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market

    by Troy DeVolld ...
    Demystifying TV's most explosive genre, this handbook winds its informative way through all three stages of production and on into creating and pitching original shows in a thoughtprovoking and oftenhumorous read. ... Read more

    R381,56

  • Wer weiß denn sowas? 2

    Warum haben Vögel keine Zähne und wieso sind lange Autotunnel nicht gerade? Und über 150 weitere knifflige Fragen aus der beliebten Wissenssendung im Ersten

    by Heyne Verlag ...
    Series Book 2 - Wer weiß denn sowas?
    Der Megabestseller geht in die zweite RundeWie wird eigentlich die gefühlte Temperatur ermittelt? Was lässt sich mithilfe des ICD-Schlüssels entziffern? Warum strecken Kinder die Zunge raus? Und wozu kann ein Bügelbrett zweckentfremdet werden?Dieses Buch versammelt über 150 neue unglaubliche und überraschende Fragen aus dem beliebten Quiz »Wer weiß denn sowas?«. Die Sendung hat inzwischen ... Read more

    R178,58

  • American Cable - A Comprehensive Study on the TV That Changed the World

    by Joseph Brutsman ...
    From the author of Marlon & GregAmerican CableHow Basic Cable Changed AmericaBeyond Fake News and Unreal RealityIn that media-changing era between a three TV network world and today's digital streaming, cable television came along and revolutionized our entertainment, our politics and essentially every aspect of our lives. AMERICAN CABLE tells this story. Author Joseph Brutsman ("Marlon & Greg - ... Read more

    R165,37 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Public Television, America's First Station

    An Intimate Account

    by William Hawes ...
    In the history of broadcasting and education, the evening of May 25th, 1953 was highly significant-KUHT-TV in Houston, Texas became the first non-commercial, education (now called public television) station. At its dedication Federal Communications Commissioner Frieda B. Hennock said: "For here in Houston begins the practical realization of the tremendous benefits that television holds out to ... Read more

    R109,58 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Inside Section One: Creating and Producing TV's La Femme Nikita EPISODE GUIDE

    by Christopher Heyn ...
    THIS IS AN ABRIDGED VERSION OF THE BOOK. IT IS NOT THE COMPLETE, UNABRIDGED SECOND EDITION.This abridged Episode Guide edition of Inside Section One: Creating and Producing TV's La Femme Nikita is created exclusively for long-time fans of the series, with unique content not available in the comprehensive, educationally-focused Second Edition. The Episode Guide's exclusive content provides deeper ... Read more

    R265,75 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • BIOGRAPHY OF MCDOJOLIFE

    Insights from Martial Arts Experts & Global Influence on Martial Arts Practices

    by Anthony M. Wood ...
    Insights from Martial Arts ExpertsThis is an in-depth exploration into the minds and philosophies of legendary martial arts masters from around the world. Through insightful interviews and firsthand accounts, readers gain a rare window into the lives, training methodologies, and spiritual teachings of those who have dedicated their lives to mastering the way of the warrior.The book features ... Read more

    R128,02 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Making of Miami Vice

    by Trish MacGregor, Rob MacGregor ...
    The intriguing story of a television phenomenon! Find out directly from the cast and crew why The Look, The Style, The Music, The People, The Energy, Placed MIAMI VICE on the cutting edge of television! The Making of Miami Vice includes: Interviews, Behind-the-Scenes Photographs, Plot Synopses, Credits, and Music for Every Episode - and Much, much more!This new digital edition includes an expanded ... Read more

    R76,26

  • Love, Peace and Soul

    Behind the Scenes of America's Favorite Dance Show Soul Train: Classic Moments

    by Ericka Blount Danois ...
    Love, Peace, and Soul tells the story of the television phenomenon known as Soul Train, a show created in the land of bell bottoms, afros, and soul power; a show that became the touchstone of the Baby Boomer generation. Don Cornelius, host and owner of the show, was one of the coolest cats on television. With his platform shoes, wide neckties, and mellifluous voice, he showed the world just how ... Read more

    R290,82

  • The World of Vanity Fair

    by Emma Marriott ...
    THE OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE ITV SERIESWilliam Thackeray's Vanity Fair was first published in the 1840s, but its power to entertain and provoke debate remains as strong as ever. The tales of charismatic, shrewd, and amoral Becky Sharp's journey from Miss Pinkerton's academy for young ladies to a wider world in which wealth and status is valued above all else is arguably as relevant today as it ... Read more

    R406,05

  • Talkback: The Sixties

    The Unofficial and Unauthorised 'Doctor Who' Interview Book

    by Stephen James Walker ...
    Series Book 1 - Talkback
    An incredible collection of interviews with the people behind the early years of the BBC’s classic science fiction adventure series Doctor Who. From directors to designers, producers, story editors, writers and cast, all are featured in this latest addition to Telos’s acclaimed range of factual books about Doctor Who.This volume includes interviews with creator Sydney Newman; producers Innes Lloyd ... Read more

    R128,02 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Last Pirate's History of Doctor Who

    by D.G. Valdron ...
    The final volume of the Pirate Histories of Doctor Who, this chronicle brings us up to the modern era with explorations of Doctor Who animation from short fan films of the 1970s, to the modern BBC re-animations of classic series. We'll also investigate the history of Doctor Who audio adventures, fan created, official BBC and the audio universes of BBV and Big Finish. Along the way, we'll discover ... Read more

    R66,31

  • Doctor Who: The Monster Vault

    by Jonathan Morris, Penny CS Andrews ...
    You're going to need a bigger sofa...Doctor Who's biggest and most comprehensive monster guide yet, The Monster Vault takes you on the ultimate tour of the Whoniverse, discovering and cataloguing every wonderful and terrifying creature the Doctor has ever encountered.From the notorious Daleks, to evil Stenza warrior Tzim-Sha and the ancient Thijarians, The Monster Vault features in-depth profiles ... Read more

    R663,54