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  • Essentials of Screenwriting

    The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing

    by Richard Walter ...
    Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters.Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg ... Read more

    R166,97

  • HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT

    Enriched edition.

    by Wallace D. Wattles, Grant McNeil ...
    In Wallace D. Wattles' book 'How to Get What You Want', the author provides a practical and philosophical guide to achieving success and fulfilling one's desires. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Wattles explores the power of positive thinking, visualization, and taking decisive action to manifest one's goals. This self-help book is a classic in the genre, emphasizing the ... Read more

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Spaghetti Westerns--the Good, the Bad and the Violent

    A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography of 558 Eurowesterns and Their Personnel, 1961-1977

    by Thomas Weisser ...
    Spaghetti Westerns--mostly produced in Italy or by Italians but made throughout Europe--were bleaker, rougher, grittier imitations of Hollywood Westerns, focusing on heroes only slightly less evil than the villains. After a main filmography covering 558 Spaghetti Westerns, another section provides filmographies of personnel--actors and actresses, directors, musical composers, scriptwriters, ... Read more

    R487,24

  • Our Films Their Films

    by Satyajit Ray ...
    This book brings together Satyajit Rays major writings and talks on film makers, and presents them in two sections. Our Films is devoted mainly to his own experiences and contains many interesting anecdotes, but also has observations to offer on trends in Indian films. Their Films deals with some films abroad that have become landmarks in the history of cinemafrom the silent era to the present day ... Read more

    R95,37

  • Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition

    The Art of Crafting Funny Love Stories for the Screen

    by Billy Mernit ...
    **“Writing the Romantic Comedy is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.”**—Alexa Junge, writer and producer of FriendsRevised and expanded to celebrate a new generation of romantic comedies, Billy Mernit’s insightful look into the mechanics of writing Hollywood’s most enduring genre features case studies that reveal the screenwriting secrets behind classics new and old.**Whether you ... Read more

    R244,02

  • The Films of John Carpenter

    by John Kenneth Muir ...
    The films of John Carpenter cover a tremendous range and yet all bear his clear personal stamp. From the horrifying (Halloween) to the touching (Starman) to the controversial (The Thing) to the comic (Big Trouble in Little China), his films reflect a unique approach to filmmaking and singular views of humanity and American culture. This analysis of Carpenter's films includes a historical overview ... Read more

    R324,75

  • Chevrons Locked: The Unofficial Unauthorized Oral History of Stargate SG-1

    by Edward Gross ...
    Our PR/Marketing Division work strategically to promote Nacelle’s content. We connect with fans daily on dozens of platforms, engaging with followers to have a direct connection with the fanbase.Combined mailing/social subscribers: 4 million+Coordinate promotional asset campaigns across all Nacelle social media channelsAuthor appearances/signings at multiple conventions across the country in ... Read more

    R259,77

  • Part I - Early English Stages 1576-1600

    Edited by Glynne Wickham ...
    This volume forms part of the 5 volume set Early English Stages 1300-1660. This set examines the history of the development of dramatic spectacle and stage convention in England from the beginning of the fourteenth century to 1660. ... Read more

    R4 540,89

  • Bigger Than Blockbusters

    Movies That Defined America

    by James Roman ...
    Whether it's the hum drum existence of Marion Crane and her illicit love affair, the psychotic antics of Norman Bates, the sudden irrational migration of birds, a crop duster swooping down on Roger Thornhill in the middle of nowhere, or Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace's unforgettable dance at Jack Rabbit Slim's - they are all cinematic moments that forever changed the psyche and viewing experience of ... Read more

    R860,30

  • Curieux manuel de dramaturgie pour le théâtre, la danse et autres matières à changement

    by Émilie Martz-Kuhn, Jessie Mill, Daniel Canty, Studio TagTeam ...
    Depuis 2016, le Festival TransAmériques (FTA) propose un service de dramaturgie aux communautés artistiques locales, à contretemps de la cadence de production et de diffusion : les Cliniques dramaturgiques. Chaque année, des dramaturges de différentes régions du monde et d’horizons artistiques distincts y rencontre des artistes locaux au fil de tête-à-tête intimes dans le but de mettre en commun ... Read more

    R415,99

  • Act Now!

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Working Actor

    by Peter Jazwinski ...
    So, you want to be an actor . . . but you have no idea how to get started. In the pages of Act Now!, you’ll find a step-by-step process to show you not only how to get started, but also how to become a working actor. It will take time and commitment, but if you follow these steps you will find success. Author and acting teacher Peter Jazwinski explains every aspect of becoming an actor from start ... Read more

    R100,84

  • Jimmy Fallon,Making the World Laugh

    A Journey Through the Life and Career of a Comedy Icon.

    by Nancy Willams ...
    Embark on an unforgettable journey through the life and career of one of comedy's brightest stars in "Jimmy Fallon,Making the World Laugh." This captivating biography offers an intimate look at the remarkable rise of Jimmy Fallon, from his early days as a struggling comedian navigating the vibrant comedy scene of New York City to his meteoric ascent to fame as a beloved cast member on Saturday ... Read more

    R114,48 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • THE STORY OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

    Guide on how Olivia Newton-john, who gained fame worldwide for playing the main role in grease, passed away at the age of 73

    by Curt D Johnson ...
    John Travolta makes a surprise visit, Delta Goodrem performs a musical tribute, and the star's favorite color is mentioned: All you need to know about the State tribute to Olivia Newton-JohnShe was adored by many generations everywhere.And today, during the superstar's state memorial, her millions of followers will get the opportunity to honor her life.Details about the star-studded farewell, ... Read more

    R171,82

  • Projection Design

    The Basics

    by Davin E. Gaddy ...
    Series series The Basics
    Projection Design: The Basics explores the concepts of visual elements in live entertainment. It provides a conversational view of the fundamentals of projection design, from production meetings and the elements of visual design to the equipment necessary to make it all happen.This text examines the themes and theories universal to a wide range of topics, to provide a foundation for anyone ... Read more

    R564,18

  • The Off-Hollywood Film Guide

    The Definitive Guide to Independent and Foreign Films on Video and DVD

    by Tom Wiener ...
    The Off-Hollywood Film Guide cuts through the clutter of the thousands of films currently available on video and DVD by specifically catering to independent- and foreign-film enthusiasts. In addition to a list of essential must-see films, this guide includes hundreds of entries, each with brief commentary and a list of pertinent details, such as release date, cast, director, awards garnered, ... Read more

    R278,63

  • Coming to Terms with Acting

    An Instructive Glossary. What You Need to Know to Understand It, Discuss It, Deal with It, and Do It

    by Doug Moston ...
    Doug Moston was a member director of the Playwrights/Directors Unit of The Actors Studio and served on the Blue Ribbon Panel of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences which selected best actor, director, and show for the Emmy Awards. He taught acting in New York where he was Artistic Director of Drama Project. Moston is the author of Coming to Terms with Acting. ... Read more

    R190,93

  • The Real Business Guide to Women's Modeling

    Signed Booked Paid, #4

    by Lonna Drewes ...
    Series Book 4 - Signed Booked Paid
    "The ultimate professional manual for adult women running their modeling careers like a profitable business."The fashion industry often sells the idea that modeling belongs only to very young runway talent. In reality, many steady, long-term careers are built by adult women working across commercial, lifestyle, fit, beauty, e-commerce, parts, plus, and other specialized divisions.Why This Stage ... Read more

    R166,03 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • DATELINE: WORLD—20 Dispatches from the Earth & One from Hell

    by Milton J. Nieuwsma ...
    “A favorite shelf in my bookcase leads with By-Line: Ernest Hemingway, a compendium of journalism the great novelist wrote to support himself as he worked on his fiction. Right next to it is Ernie’s War, dispatches by Ernie Pyle, the most famous of World War II correspondents. Milton Nieuwsma’s fine volume joins this shelf of honor.”—From the foreword by Tom Stites, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning ... Read more

    R190,17

  • Jugendfeuer

    Die frühen Jahre des Nick Cave

    by Mark Mordue ...
    Translated by Sabine Thiele ...
    Zwischen Cohen und Lolita: die frühen Jahre des Nick Cave Er ist der Grandseigneur der Alternative-Szene und genießt den Respekt, wie man ihn in der Musikwelt zuvor wohl allenfalls Leonard Cohen entgegenbrachte: Nick Cave begann seine Karriere Anfang der Achtzigerjahre als skandalumwitterter Junkie-Poet, der seine provozierenden Texte zu einem eklektischen Mix aus Blues, Punk und Avantgarde ... Read more

    R211,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Art of Frozen 2

    by Disney Book Group ...
    Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look. ... Read more

    R277,02

  • Morante, punto y aparte

    by Rubén Amón ...
    Series series TAUROMAQUIA
    Razones y sin razones por las que el mejor torero que hemos visto se convirtió en fenómeno de masas, en ídolo contracultural y en representación artística extrema.Morante de la Puebla no es solo un torero. Es un acontecimiento. Una categoría. Una religión civil. Un artista que ha atravesado el tiempo y el toreo hasta convertirse en una figura social, política, estética y cultural de primer orden. ... Read more

    R219,00

  • Act ALIVE

    The Essential Guide to Igniting and Sustaining Your Working Actor Career

    by Andi Matheny ...
    Finally - a modern acting method that cuts to the chase of what actors really need to unleash their acting genius! The groundbreaking Act ALIVE approach, with exercises ranging from pragmatic to deeply personal, will give you the tools to quickly bring your skills to the next level, from audition to set. Actor and acting coach Andi Matheny, who has helped launch hundreds of actors on their journey ... Read more

    R211,13

  • The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles

    by Mark Leslie ...
    The Prop Book That Keeps on Popping Up!Yes, the cover of this book looks a lot like the one Del Griffith (John Candy) is reading at the New York airport in the 1987 movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles. That same book also appears in 2018's Deadpool 2. It was long believed that this was a prop book. But it was a real book published in the 1980s and from a company that went out of business before ... Read more

    R82,93 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Peer Gynt (Henrik Ibsen - mise en scène Éric Ruf - 2012)

    Les Fiches Spectacle d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Une fiche de référence sur Peer Gynt de Henrik Ibsen, un spectacle mis en scène par Éric Ruf.Il est des œuvres impossibles. Monstrueuses. Parce qu'elles brassent tout l'univers, défient les notions d'espace et de temps. Parce qu'au travers d'un destin c'est celui de l'humanité tout entière qui se dessine, accumulant les interrogations, laissant en suspens les réponses. Bref, des œuvres q...Un ... Read more

    R140,00 or Free with Kobo Plus