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  • 1000 Harry Potter Facts

    by Mera Wolfe ...
    1000 Harry Potter Facts is packed with all the trivia you could ever wish to know about this beloved series of fantasy books and films! ... Read more

    $4.08 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Disney Book

    A Celebration of the World of Disney

    by Jim Fanning ...
    Celebrate movie history and the world of Disney, from the animations and live action movies to the magical Disney parks and attractions, with The Disney Book.Go behind-the-scenes of Disney's best-loved animated movies and find out how they were made, follow Disney's entire history using the timeline, and marvel at beautiful concept art and story sketches.Perfect for Disney fans who want to know ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Diccionario de cine. Producción, distribución y exhibición

    Este libro nace con la vocación de cubrir una importante laguna, recogiendo en forma de glosario la terminología más utilizada en las tres ramas de esta profesión (producción, distribución y exhibición). Por otro lado, la industria cinematográfica española, favorecida en los últimos años por la producción y realización de películas en régimen de coproducción internacional, ha visto la necesidad ... Read more

    $16.23 AUD

  • In the Tracks of the Mahatma: The Making of a Documentary

    by A K Chettiar ...
    In 1937, a 26-year-old Indian aboard a ship sailing from New York to Dublin, decided to make a documentary on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Over the next few years he travelled some 100,000 miles collecting 50,000 feet of film footage, with the expectation and then the outbreak of the Second World War jeopardising his search. The footage had been shot by about a hundred different cameramen over ... Read more

    $6.59 AUD

  • The Moving Image

    A Study of Indian Cinema

    by K. Valicha ...
    One of the first serious film studies in India. A contemporary analysis of the central issues contained in Indian films—issues which distinguish this cinema from films of other countries. The book argues that film in India is a genuine cultural expression carrying meaning. The special and valuable insights on Indian cinema that this book offers are enhanced by Dr Valichas own fascination with ... Read more

    $7.69 AUD

  • Alan Rickman: Remembering Alan Rickman

    by Patrick Roy ...
    Alan Rickman, the great British actor and beloved Professor Snape passed away at the age of 69. Rickman with his undeniable charm and a hypnotic charisma stole millions of hearts across the world.Rickman's words, with his remarkable voice, will always resonate in our hearts. Here are some of his most memorable quotes which he left for us to cherish him by. ... Read more

    $0.89 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Fashion of Film: How Cinema has Inspired Fashion

    From Amber Butchart, host of BBC 4's A Stitch in Time.**Karl Lagerfeld drew inspiration from the dystopian vision of Metropolis. The picture-perfect worlds of Wes Anderson's films echo in Miuccia Prada's collections. From historical epics and romantic dramas to sci-fi blockbusters and arthouse cool, the world's most creative fashion designers have long taken their inspiration from screen idols - ... Read more

    $19.99 AUD

  • Le grand noir

    L’hanno chiamato in molti modi. Strazio d’amore, simulazione, performance erotica, fuga dalla realtà, morte minima.François Truffaut, regista notoriamente schierato dalla parte delle donne, filmava spesso lo svenimento femminile.Un’indagine su cinque titoli chiave (Fahrenheit 451 Le due inglesi Adele H. L’ultimo metrò La signora della porta accanto) per capire una delle reazioni umane più ... Read more

    $3.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Making Waves

    10 Years of Cinemalaya

    Edited by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. ...
    A celebration of ten years of Philippine independent cinema, this commemorative volume includes essays on Cinemalaya Film Festival, the forefront of independent filmmaking in the Philippines, and a fast-fact directory of the featured works, festival winners, and talents behind the films. Also includes black-and-white and color images of movie stills, personalities, and film posters. ... Read more

    $13.18 AUD

  • 300 Action Horror Films Reviewed

    Steve Hutchison reviews 300 action horror films and ranks them. Each article includes a picture of the main antagonist, a release year, a synopsis, a star rating, and a review. ... Read more

    $4.99 AUD

  • French Costume Drama of the 1950s

    Fashioning Politics in Film

    by Susan Hayward ...
    When political and civil unrest threatened France’s social order in the 1950s, French cinema provided audiences a unique form of escapism from such troubled times: a nostalgic look back to the France of the nineteenth century, with costume dramas set in the age of Napoleon and the Belle Époque. Film critics, however, have routinely dismissed this period of French cinema, overlooking a very ... Read more

    $53.85 AUD

  • Directory of World Cinema: China

    Edited by Gary Bettinson ...
    Commended for their social relevance and artistic value, Chinese films remain at the forefront of international cinema, bolstered in recent years by a new generation of talented young filmmakers. Directory of World Cinema: China presents an accessible overview of the definitive films of Hong Kong and mainland China, with particular attention to the achievements of prolific industry figures, the ... Read more

    $45.33 AUD

  • Hollywood’s Most Mysterious Deaths

    The Deaths That Continue to Haunt Tinseltown

    by Isaac Bennett ...
     Hollywood’s Most Mysterious Deaths: The Deaths That Continue to Haunt Tinseltown takes you on a trip through some of the dream capital’s most sordid and mysterious scandals and murders dating back to its earliest days. The cases reviewed in the book include: Thelma Todd. The “Ice Cream Blonde” was one of the brightest comedy stars of the early talkies until death cut her career short. Was her ... Read more

    $5.12 AUD

  • The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design

    Learn to turn a simple screenplay into a visual masterpiece! Top production designers share their real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative, and technical aspects of the craft. Step by step, aspiring filmmakers will discover sound instruction on the tools of the trade, and established filmmakers will enjoy a new outlook on production design. They will learn, for example, the craft ... Read more

    $19.99 AUD

  • Worlding Tamil Cinema

    Series series Routledge Advances in Film Studies
    Worlding Tamil Cinema is a simultaneous intervention in the study of world cinema and the cinemas of India.With a focus on the globalising impulses of twenty-first-century Tamil cinema, the book explores the relationship between cinema, state, nationhood, and world cinema in the twenty-first century. On the one hand, the book argues for the limitations of studying Tamil cinema as "Indian" cinema ... Read more

    $89.65 AUD

  • Anthologies of Terror (2020)

    97 Horror Anthology Films Analyzed

    This book includes 97 reviews of horror anthology films. The movies are ranked.Horror anthology films are feature-length productions composed of various short segments.I use a classification method that combines genres, subgenres, ambiances, and antagonists. My evaluation ratings are stars, story, creativity, action, quality, creepiness, and rewatchability.Each film description contains a synopsis ... Read more

    $4.99 AUD

  • 31 Days of Terror (2021)

    The Halloween Horror Movie Dice Game

    This book includes a total of 35 lists sorted by themes, as well as several bonus lists. Each list contains 31 recommended horror movies for each day of October.The closer you get to Halloween, the better the horror gets. Roll a six-sided die twice, during each day of October. Next, refer to the table of contents to find which list your result matches. Go to that list. Find and watch the movie ... Read more

    $8.99 AUD

  • Years of Terror (2021)

    260 Horror Movies, 52 Years of Pure Terror

    This book contains 260 horror movie reviews; five of the best releases each year between 1970 and 2021. Each film description contains a synopsis, a rating, and a three-paragraph review. ... Read more

    $4.99 AUD

  • All Night

    Series Book 2 - Rudolph films Valentino
    In "All Night," Rudolph Valentino stars in a captivating tale of mistaken identities and unexpected love that unfolds over the course of a single, eventful evening. This silent film comedy-drama features Valentino in a role that showcases his versatility, blending humor with romantic intrigue in a high-society setting. ... Read more

    $1.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Icons of Terror (2021)

    26 Horror Franchise Monsters

    This book analyzes 199 horror films grouped in 26 franchises. These franchises feature antagonists, or villains, who have been present in all or most films. These characters are so iconic that they have, in all cases, generated multiple sequels. All movies included in this book are rated and reviewed.In this edition, we explore horror movie icons from the following franchises: Psycho, Texas ... Read more

    $6.99 AUD

  • Third Real

    Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies

    Every good movie deserves a great sequel, and so it is with books, too. In his latest offering, Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies, award-winning author Brent Marchant builds on the principles explored in his previous two titles, further explaining how the world of film helps to illustrate the process behind the world we create. As in his earlier works, Marchant draws upon his ... Read more

    $6.59 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shaking the Money Tree, 3rd Edition

    The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film and Video

    Considered the "bible" on fundraising for independent noncommercial film and video. ... Read more

    $28.50 AUD

  • The Storyboard Artist

    A Guide to Freelancing in Film, TV, and Advertising

    A visual and straightforward manual describing the various aspects of the storyboarding profession. Includes tips and advice from a working professional with expertise in film, television, and advertising. ... Read more

    $26.42 AUD