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 official companion book gives fans new ways to enter the world of Westeros and discover more about the beloved (and reviled) characters and the electrifying plotlines. Hundreds of set photos, production and costume designs, storyboards and insider stories reveal how ...

So you think you're one of Corrie's biggest fans? Test your knowledge with this trivia quiz book.What faulty household item caused the death of Valerie Barlow in 1971?The Imprisonment of which character in 1998 caused a real-life freedom campaign entitled 'Free the Weatherfield One'?Who died after being run over by a Blackpool tram in 1989?If you’re more at home in The Rovers than anywhere else, these brain-teasing questions will be right up your street!

Are you a big fan of Doctor Who? Have you watched all of the series from years gone by through to the present day? Can you name the various actors who have played the Doctor from William Hartnell to Matt Smith? If you can tell a Hath from the Heavenly Host and a Sontaran from a Slitheen, you are certain to enjoy this fun new quiz book? What was the title of episode one of the first Doctor story, The Daleks? Who played The Siren in the eleventh Doctor story, The Curse of the Black Spot? Wha...

As the preeminent post-9/11 television thriller, 24 has addressed critical issues relating to striking the proper balance between maintaining our civil liberties and ensuring our national security. The show continues to have a profound impact on the way in which we view the world.The Tao of Jack Bauer is an insightful study of Jack Bauer's influence in society. What does Jack Bauer teach us about torture? Does 24 glorify torture or does the series take a more nuanced approach to th...

Ever wanted to be a part of the film and television industry but just weren't sure where to start? Being a background performer, traditionally called an Extra, is one of the best oppotunities to get involved. But once you are on set, even before that, what do you do? This is what Being Fuzzy covers from the start of your day to the end...and a lot afterwards. Knowing the terms, the Setiquitte, and the best practices to help you get on set more often. Being Fuzzy is for those who wa...

The enormously puzzling TV series THE PRISONER has developed a rapt cult following (author Alex Cox watched all the episodes on their first broadcast, at the ripe old age of 13), and has often been described as 'surreal' or 'Kafkaesque.'In his new book I AM (NOT) A NUMBER, Cox takes an opposing view. While the series has surreal elements, he believes it provides the answers to all the questions which have engrossed and confounded viewers: who is Number 6? Who runs The Village? Who ...

Twin Peaks, the infamously strange, seductive, and confounding murder mystery that made network television safe for surrealism, is returning to the small screen after 25 years. Created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, the series enjoys a hallowed standing in popular culture and remains a touchstone in the evolution of TV as an artistic medium. For its many intensely devoted fans, Twin Peaks continues to beguile and disturb and delight; it's a bottomless well of allusions, s...

Are you a Doctor Who fan? Have you followed the series through the years? Can you remember the names of all the past ‘Doctors’ and their companions? Would you like to know more about the iconic TV programme and its characters? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you won’t want to be without 101 Interesting Facts on Doctor Who. Do you know where Dr Who’s tomb is located or how many times The Doctor has regenerated inside the TARDIS? Which Doctor Who extra-terrestrials come from t...

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 cast? The answers to these questions and more can all be found inside The Magnum P.I. Quiz Bo...

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The New Television Handbook provides an exploration of the theory and practice of television at a time when the medium is undergoing radical changes. The book looks at television from the perspective of someone new to the industry, and explores the place of the medium within a constantly changing digital landscape.This title discusses key skills involved in television production, including: producing, production management, directing, camera, sound, editing and visual effe...

A comprehensive, authorized compendium of all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer, published in celebration of the revered show’s twentieth anniversary.From its debut in 1997, Buffy the Vampire Slayer became a cult hit with legions of devoted viewers and propelled the show’s creator Joss Whedon to stardom. Now, fans can discover Buffy’s world fully with this full-color A-to-Z encyclopedia that catalogs, explains, and cross-reference every detail of the Buffyverse, fro...