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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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 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

  • Xu hướng Truyền hình Đa nền tảng ở Việt Nam hiện nay

    by Duong Chan Nguyen ...
    Sự phát triển mạnh mẽ của công nghệ số đã làm thay đổi hoàn toàn bức tranh truyền hình truyền thống. Từ chỗ là một phương tiện phát sóng độc lập, truyền hình nay đã dịch chuyển sang mô hình đa nền tảng, nhằm nâng cao chất lượng trải nghiệm của khán giả hiện đại. Người xem ngày nay mong muốn được lựa chọn nội dung phù hợp với nhu cầu và sở thích cá nhân, được xem trên nền tảng thuận tiện nhất và ... Read more

    R85,89

  • The Magnum, P.I. Quiz Book

    300 Questions on the American Television Series

    by Andy Groom ...
    Were you a fan of the 1980s’ cult American series Magnum P.I.? Can you remember the names of the four main characters? Was Magnum P.I. one of your favourite TV shows from yesteryear? If so, you won’t want to be without this new quiz book. What was Magnum’s iconic Hawaiian shirt called? Who was the original composer of the Magnum P.I. theme song? In which major film was actor Tom Selleck originally ... Read more

    R77,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The John Nathan-Turner Production Diary 1979-1990

    by Richard Molesworth ...
    In this fascinating account of one of Doctor Who‘s most turbulent periods, noted researcher Richard Molesworth presents an unprecedentedly detailed record of producer John Nathan-Turner’s day-to-day activities on the show.Drawing on unique archive documents, the book tells the full story of how one of the most divisive figures in Doctor Who‘s history steered it through the entire decade of the ... Read more

    R153,68 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Best HDTV

    A Consumer's Guide To The Best TV, Plasma, Best HDTV Antenna, Best HDTV Cable Amplifier, Best HDTV Antenna Indoor

    by Mildred R. Guyette ...
    A single source for best hdtv, the best tv, plasma, best hdtv antenna, best hdtv cable amplifier, best hdtv antenna indoor and much more. ... Read more

    R76,26

  • Television Movies of the 21st Century

    by Vincent Terrace ...
    For the major broadcast networks, the heyday of made-for-TV movies was 20th Century programming like The ABC Movie of the Week and NBC Sunday Night at the Movies. But with changing economic times and the race for ratings, the networks gradually dropped made-for-TV movies while basic cable embraced the format, especially the Hallmark Channel (with its numerous Christmas-themed movies) and the Syfy ... Read more

    R974,61

  • Law & Order

    A Cultural History

    by Bernadette Giacomazzo ...
    Series series The Cultural History of Television
    A comprehensive, yet entertaining, examination of the Law & Order juggernaut.Over the course of more than 20 years, nearly 500 episodes, and six spinoffs, Law & Order changed the way we view police procedurals, the American justice system, and the men and women of the NYPD. The ubiquity of the show-from its iconic dun-dun sound to its all-star cast of characters and A-list guest stars-has not only ... Read more

    R442,85

  • Television Introductions

    Narrated TV Program Openings since 1949

    by Vincent Terrace ...
    Since the beginning of network television, many shows have been preceded by an announcement or theme song that served various purposes. In the 1950s and ’60s, it was common for announcers to declare that a program had been “brought to you by” a sponsor who paid for the privilege of introducing a show. Other programs, such as The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, and The Odd Couple,provided a brief ... Read more

    R1 720,62

  • Rebecca Quin

    “The Man” behind the Legacy from Dublin Streets to Wrestling Stardom

    by Martha J Randall ...
    This gripping and honest memoir by WWE superstar Rebecca Quin—also known as The Man, or Becky Lynch—explores her early wrestling experiences, humble beginnings, and rapid rise to stardom.Growing up in a devout Catholic family in Dublin, Ireland, Rebecca Quin had a knack for causing her mother concern—whether it was roughhousing with local kids, throwing secret parties in her parents' absence, ... Read more

    R93,65

  • Transnational Screens

    Expanding the Borders of Transnational Cinema

    Edited by Armida De La Garza, Ruth Doughty, Deborah Shaw ...
    This book marks the 10th anniversary of the Routledge journal Transnational Cinemas, and its renaming to Transnational Screens.The introduction reflects on the changing ways in which film is produced, distributed and consumed with the emergence of streamed content providers. Each chapter expands on previous scholarship and interrogates key areas of transnational cinema. Taken together they revisit ... Read more

    R1 205,58

  • Inside HBO's Game of Thrones II

    Seasons 3 & 4

    by C.A. Taylor ...
    HBO's GAME OF THRONES is one of the most remarkable success stories of recent television. Critically acclaimed, a ratings smash and going from strength to strength, the series will define fantasy for years to come.This second official companion book, following the hugely successful INSIDE HBO'S GAME OF THRONES, gives fans new ways to enter the world of Westeros and discover more about the beloved ... Read more

    R406,05

  • Outlander: Blood of My Blood Produktionschronik

    Von Casting-Kontroversen bis Set-Geheimnissen - Das wahre Drama hinter Starz' ehrgeizigstem Prequel

    by James Robertson ...
    Was geschah wirklich, als schottische Stürme das meisterwartete TV-Prequel fast zerstört hätten?Als Starz "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" ankündigte, hielten Fans weltweit den Atem an. Könnte ein Prequel über Jamie und Claires Eltern der geliebten Originalserie gerecht werden? Dieser explosive Blick hinter die Kulissen enthüllt die dramatische Wahrheit über eine der herausforderndsten TV ... Read more

    R132,79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Steh bei Jauch nicht auf dem Schlauch!

    Survival-Tipps eines Quizshow-Touristen

    by Peter Wiesmeier, Peter Wiesmeier ...
    Series Book 7 - Klarschiff
    Nach der arg humorlosen Klage Günther Jauchs vor dem Hamburger Landgericht, die er anstrengte, weil er sich mit seinem satirisch verzerrten Konterfei auf dem Buchcover nicht anfreunden konnte, darf man das verbotene Buch nun endlich wieder in den Händen halten - mit neuem Titel und Titelbild (überarb. Neuaufl. von "Ich war Günther Jauchs Punching-Ball!"). Wird es zwischen dem bierernsten Moderator ... Read more

    R219,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • La riforma della Rai - approveRai o ti indigneRai?

    by Adriano Colafrancesco ...
    La riforma della RAI è imminente. Così annuncia il governo. Una passeggiata in Europa, l’ascolto di voci di chi vive all’interno dell’azienda, una ricostruzione storica, rapida ma significativa, di com’è nata e si è sviluppata quella che è da tutti riconosciuta come una “anomalia” tutta italiana, torneranno utili per valutare l’adeguatezza delle soluzioni che sono in arrivo. Ad arricchire il ... Read more

    R116,17 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Television Can Blow Me

    by James Donaghy ...
    As television descends ever further into a bacchanalian orgy of industry gladhanding, ass kissing and nut guzzling, Aerial Telly is the one website you can rely upon to call it exactly how it is.More hopelessly corrupt TV critics were spotted lunching with worthless TV talent Chernobyls than ever before in 2011 and the shamelessly compromised hacks who return half-cut to their soulless showhomes ... Read more

    Free

  • Eurovision - in 30 minutes

    by Chris West ...
    The Eurovision Song Contest is the world's greatest televised music event. This May, it will be happening in Liverpool, home of The Beatles...What can we expect? How does it work? What's the point of it? Will I enjoy it? And why on earth is Australia participating in a European event?Chris West, author of a highly acclaimed book on the history of the contest ('A feast for any Eurovision fan' ... Read more

    R66,31