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Essentials of Screenwriting

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HANYA YANAGIHARA

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THE STORY OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

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To Act Is to Do

British Film Noir Guide

Playwriting 101

Margaret O'Brien

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The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals

Capucine

The One-Act Play Companion

Breaking into Commercials, 3rd Edition

Secrets of Halloween You Didn't Know!

Cheers Reference: A Comprehensive History

The World of Hindi Cinema - A Quiz Book

Seinfeld Secrets: 1500 Fun Facts About the Show