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Avatar The Way of Water The Visual Dictionary

by Joshua Izzo, Zachary Berger, Dylan Cole, Reymundo Perez, Ben Procter ...

Dive into the depths of Avatar: The Way of Water with this definitive guide.Created in close collaboration with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment and written by experts who worked on the film, this authoritative book is packed with stunning exclusive details. This must-have visual guide showcases the characters, creatures, vehicles, weapons, and locations from the latest adventure in ... Read more

$45.84 NZD

Dive into the depths of Avatar: The Way of Water with this definitive guide.Created in close collaboration with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment and written by experts who worked on the film, this authoritative book is packed with stunning exclusive details. This must-have visual guide showcases the characters, creatures, vehicles, weapons, and locations from the latest adventure in
... Read more
Dancing with Hollywood

The inside story of how New Zealand movies became world-famous

by Lindsay Shelton ...

In the not-so-distant past, hardly anyone had heard of New Zealand, let alone its films. But today there has been a seismic shift. New Zealand film-makers and their films are now winning acclaim in Hollywood and with audiences around the world. Some earn huge global box office returns. Others are chosen for the top film festivals. And American production companies are increasingly coming to New ... Read more

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In the not-so-distant past, hardly anyone had heard of New Zealand, let alone its films. But today there has been a seismic shift. New Zealand film-makers and their films are now winning acclaim in Hollywood and with audiences around the world. Some earn huge global box office returns. Others are chosen for the top film festivals. And American production companies are increasingly coming to New
... Read more
Elizabeth Taylor, A Passion for Life

The Wit and Wisdom of a Legend

by Joseph Papa ...

A beautiful, illustrated, keepsake volume of quotations by the legendary Elizabeth Taylor"Passion is the ingredient in me that has made me who I am. It's my passion for life...my passion for passion that has made me never give up." -- Elizabeth TaylorFrom the time she appeared in National Velvet, the film that skyrocketed her to international fame at age twelve in 1944, until her death in 2011, ... Read more

Was $10.99 NZD Now $7.99 NZD

A beautiful, illustrated, keepsake volume of quotations by the legendary Elizabeth Taylor"Passion is the ingredient in me that has made me who I am. It's my passion for life...my passion for passion that has made me never give up." -- Elizabeth TaylorFrom the time she appeared in National Velvet, the film that skyrocketed her to international fame at age twelve in 1944, until her death in 2011,
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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli

The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather

by Mark Seal ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERThis “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes confl ... Read more

$26.26 NZD

NATIONAL BESTSELLERThis “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes confl
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Ray By Ray

A Daughter's Take on the Legend of Nicholas Ray

by Nicca Ray ...

Nicholas Ray was cinema. The legendary director of such classic films as Rebel Without a Cause was an innovative force who dramatically changed the Hollywood landscape. He was also Nicca Ray’s dad, Nick.After he disappeared from her life in 1964, Nicca began to imagine her father as a hero who would return and whisk her away from a life in LA where she never felt safe. However, the man who finally ... Read more

$13.13 NZD

Nicholas Ray was cinema. The legendary director of such classic films as Rebel Without a Cause was an innovative force who dramatically changed the Hollywood landscape. He was also Nicca Ray’s dad, Nick.After he disappeared from her life in 1964, Nicca began to imagine her father as a hero who would return and whisk her away from a life in LA where she never felt safe. However, the man who finally
... Read more
Star Wars The Last Jedi™ The Visual Dictionary

by Pablo Hidalgo ...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi™ The Visual Dictionary is the definitive guide to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, revealing the characters, creatures, droids, locations, and technology from the new film. Packed with 100+ images and information as penned by Star Wars™ scribe Pablo Hidalgo, it's a must-have for all fans who want to go beyond the movie experience.© & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD ... Read more

Was $38.99 NZD Now $29.28 NZD

Star Wars: The Last Jedi™ The Visual Dictionary is the definitive guide to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, revealing the characters, creatures, droids, locations, and technology from the new film. Packed with 100+ images and information as penned by Star Wars™ scribe Pablo Hidalgo, it's a must-have for all fans who want to go beyond the movie experience.© & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD
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The Star Trek Book New Edition

by Paul J. Ruditis ...

To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons.Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows, ... Read more

Was $45.99 NZD Now $34.77 NZD

To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons.Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows,
... Read more
The Filmmaker's Handbook

A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Fifth Edition

by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus ...

The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s ... Read more

$8.79 NZD

The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s
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The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels

by Anne Brontë, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë ...

Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) This book contains the complete novels of the Brontë Sisters: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë Shirley by Charlotte Brontë Villette by Charlotte Brontë The Professor by Charlotte Brontë ... Read more

$1.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) This book contains the complete novels of the Brontë Sisters: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë Shirley by Charlotte Brontë Villette by Charlotte Brontë The Professor by Charlotte Brontë
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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

$4.61 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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!
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Chris Gore's Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, 4th edition

The Essential Companion for Filmmakers and Festival-Goers

by Chris Gore ...

The guerrilla guide to marketing and selling an indie film.Some people are just there for the loot bags. But most of the people at a film festival are trying to market and sell an independent film. Don’t be just one of the horde. Use Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide to help your indie film stand out! Entertainment Weekly loves Gore’s book, calling it a “treatise on schmoozing, ... Read more

$8.79 NZD

The guerrilla guide to marketing and selling an indie film.Some people are just there for the loot bags. But most of the people at a film festival are trying to market and sell an independent film. Don’t be just one of the horde. Use Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide to help your indie film stand out! Entertainment Weekly loves Gore’s book, calling it a “treatise on schmoozing,
... Read more
Star Wars Encyclopedia

The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy

by Dan Brooks, Megan Crouse, Amy Richau, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, Dan Zehr, Kelly Knox ...

Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This in-depth title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm ... Read more

Was $84.99 NZD Now $64.16 NZD

Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This in-depth title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm
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Hollywood Harmony

Musical Wonder and the Sound of Cinema

by Frank Lehman ...

Series series Oxford Music/Media Series
Film music often tells us how to feel, but it also guides us how to hear. Filmgoing is an intensely musical experience, one in which the soundtrack structures our interpretations and steers our emotions. Hollywood Harmony explores the inner workings of film music, bringing together tools from music theory, musicology, and music psychology in this first ever book-length analytical study of this ... Read more

$49.98 NZD

Film music often tells us how to feel, but it also guides us how to hear. Filmgoing is an intensely musical experience, one in which the soundtrack structures our interpretations and steers our emotions. Hollywood Harmony explores the inner workings of film music, bringing together tools from music theory, musicology, and music psychology in this first ever book-length analytical study of this
... Read more
Bollywood Nostalgia

by Goher Iqbal Punn ...

The book is set to spell magic with you by getting you nostalgic. It will take you down memory lane. Bollywood Nostalgia lets you unzip the truths of the celebrities. Learn why Rekha wears Sindoor despite being a widow? Who rushed to bring moulvi for Javed-Shabana marriage? Why Rishi Kapoor forgot to buy a ring for Neetu Singh on their marriage? Why Rajesh Khanna call Amitabh Bachchan 'Clerk'? Let ... Read more

$7.19 NZD

The book is set to spell magic with you by getting you nostalgic. It will take you down memory lane. Bollywood Nostalgia lets you unzip the truths of the celebrities. Learn why Rekha wears Sindoor despite being a widow? Who rushed to bring moulvi for Javed-Shabana marriage? Why Rishi Kapoor forgot to buy a ring for Neetu Singh on their marriage? Why Rajesh Khanna call Amitabh Bachchan 'Clerk'? Let
... Read more
The Indie Filmmaker; A Beginner's Guide to Making Feature Films

by David Ford ...

$4.35 NZD
Inspired by True Events: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films, 2nd Edition

An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films

by Robert J. Niemi ...

An up-to-date and indispensable guide for film history buffs of all kind, this book surveys more than 500 major films based on true stories and historical subject matter.When a film is described as "based on a true story" or "inspired by true events," exactly how "true" is it? Which "factual" elements of the story were distorted for dramatic purposes, and what was added or omitted? Inspired by ... Read more

$133.61 NZD

An up-to-date and indispensable guide for film history buffs of all kind, this book surveys more than 500 major films based on true stories and historical subject matter.When a film is described as "based on a true story" or "inspired by true events," exactly how "true" is it? Which "factual" elements of the story were distorted for dramatic purposes, and what was added or omitted? Inspired by
... Read more
The Animator inside of You:How to Make Stop Motion and Clay Animation Basic Tricks and Tips

by Chris Capps ...

The Animator Inside of You, How To Make Stop Motion and Clay Animation Basic Tricks and Tips by Chris Capps a homeschool father,is a great resource whether you are a beginner or more advanced animator. With over 50 pages Capps writes about tools, props, and equipment used for animating, entering contests, picking out a star for your animation project, explains frame rate, introduces many tips and ... Read more

$5.44 NZD

The Animator Inside of You, How To Make Stop Motion and Clay Animation Basic Tricks and Tips by Chris Capps a homeschool father,is a great resource whether you are a beginner or more advanced animator. With over 50 pages Capps writes about tools, props, and equipment used for animating, entering contests, picking out a star for your animation project, explains frame rate, introduces many tips and
... Read more
The Shark is not working

Die größten Desaster der Filmgeschichte

by Renatus Töpke ...

«The shark is not working» den Ausruf wird keiner der Beteiligten am Dreh von Steven Spielbergs Weißem Hai vergessen, nicht nur das Salzwasser bereitete dem mechanischen Ungetüm Probleme. THE SHARK IS NOT WORKING begibt sich auf die Reise in den Abgrund der ganz großen Herausforderungen Hollywoods und präsentiert völlig aus dem Ruder gelaufene Filmprojekte wie Heaven's Gate (1980), bei dessen ... Read more

$39.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

«The shark is not working» den Ausruf wird keiner der Beteiligten am Dreh von Steven Spielbergs Weißem Hai vergessen, nicht nur das Salzwasser bereitete dem mechanischen Ungetüm Probleme. THE SHARK IS NOT WORKING begibt sich auf die Reise in den Abgrund der ganz großen Herausforderungen Hollywoods und präsentiert völlig aus dem Ruder gelaufene Filmprojekte wie Heaven's Gate (1980), bei dessen
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Star Wars. 100 Seiten

by Andreas Rauscher ...

Series series Reclam 100 Seiten
»Ohne geht nicht: Wie so viele andere eingefleischte Fans der Saga entdeckte ich durch das Erlebnis der ersten Star Wars-Trilogie meine Leidenschaft für das Kino.«Mit der 1977 gestarteten Trilogie legte George Lucas die Grundlage für ein unvergleichliches Phänomen: Er schuf einen modernen Mythos, der zum festen Inventar der Popkultur wurde. Andreas Rauscher gibt einen Überblick über die ... Read more

$13.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

»Ohne geht nicht: Wie so viele andere eingefleischte Fans der Saga entdeckte ich durch das Erlebnis der ersten Star Wars-Trilogie meine Leidenschaft für das Kino.«Mit der 1977 gestarteten Trilogie legte George Lucas die Grundlage für ein unvergleichliches Phänomen: Er schuf einen modernen Mythos, der zum festen Inventar der Popkultur wurde. Andreas Rauscher gibt einen Überblick über die
... Read more
Creative Filmmaking from the Inside Out

Five Keys to the Art of Making Inspired Movies and Television

by Jed Dannenbaum, Carroll Hodge, Doe Mayer ...

Five keys to creating authentic, distinctive work, whether you are a student, professional or simply love making films on your ownFor Creative Filmmaking from the Inside Out, three professors at the renowned University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television interviewed fifteen outstanding filmmakers, then distilled their insights into the "Five I's" of creativity. Learn how to: Uncover ... Read more

$15.98 NZD

Five keys to creating authentic, distinctive work, whether you are a student, professional or simply love making films on your ownFor Creative Filmmaking from the Inside Out, three professors at the renowned University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television interviewed fifteen outstanding filmmakers, then distilled their insights into the "Five I's" of creativity. Learn how to: Uncover
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An Actor's Guide—Making It in New York City, Second Edition

Everything a Working Actor Needs to Survive and Succeed in the Big Apple

by Glenn Alterman ...

For any actor in or on the way to New York City, this is the definitive source for advice, winning strategies, marketing techniques, and invaluable insights to being a successful New York actor. Aspiring and established professionals will find this thorough and up-to-the-minute volume chock full of resources and advice about auditioning, making professional connections, promoting one's self, ... Read more

$29.69 NZD

For any actor in or on the way to New York City, this is the definitive source for advice, winning strategies, marketing techniques, and invaluable insights to being a successful New York actor. Aspiring and established professionals will find this thorough and up-to-the-minute volume chock full of resources and advice about auditioning, making professional connections, promoting one's self,
... Read more
World Film Locations: London

Edited by Neil Mitchell ...

An exciting and visually focused tour of the diverse range of films shot on location in London, World Film Locations: London presents contributions spanning the Victorian era, the swinging ’60s and the politically charged atmosphere following the 2005 subway bombings. Essays exploring key directors, themes and historical periods are complemented by reviews of important scenes that offer particular ... Read more

$29.90 NZD

An exciting and visually focused tour of the diverse range of films shot on location in London, World Film Locations: London presents contributions spanning the Victorian era, the swinging ’60s and the politically charged atmosphere following the 2005 subway bombings. Essays exploring key directors, themes and historical periods are complemented by reviews of important scenes that offer particular
... Read more
The Emergence of Video Processing Tools Volumes 1 & 2

Television Becoming Unglued

Edited by Kathy High, Sherry Miller-Hocking, Mona Jimenez ...

The Emergence of Video Processing Tools presents stories of the development of early video tools and systems designed and built by artists and technologists during the late 1960s and 70s. Split over two volumes, the contributors examine the intersection of art and science and look at collaborations among inventors, designers and artists trying to create new tools to capture and manipulate images ... Read more

$119.33 NZD

The Emergence of Video Processing Tools presents stories of the development of early video tools and systems designed and built by artists and technologists during the late 1960s and 70s. Split over two volumes, the contributors examine the intersection of art and science and look at collaborations among inventors, designers and artists trying to create new tools to capture and manipulate images
... Read more
Directory of World Cinema: Finland

Edited by Pietari Kääpä ...

An important addition to Intellect’s popular series, Directory of World Cinema: Finland provides historical and cultural overviews of the country’s cinema. Over the course of their contributions to this volume, scholars from a variety of disciplines construct a collective argument that complicates the dominant international view of Finnish cinema as small-scale industry dominated by realist art ... Read more

$50.29 NZD

An important addition to Intellect’s popular series, Directory of World Cinema: Finland provides historical and cultural overviews of the country’s cinema. Over the course of their contributions to this volume, scholars from a variety of disciplines construct a collective argument that complicates the dominant international view of Finnish cinema as small-scale industry dominated by realist art
... Read more

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