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The World of Downton Abbey

by Jessica Fellowes ...

Downton Abbey has captured the imagination of the nation. Written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes the show has become the benchmark for quality drama, and a commentary on all things British.Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance and decadence, a world of duty and obedience and a world of romance and rivalry: this companion book, full of rich historical detail, takes fans deeper into ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Downton Abbey has captured the imagination of the nation. Written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes the show has become the benchmark for quality drama, and a commentary on all things British.Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance and decadence, a world of duty and obedience and a world of romance and rivalry: this companion book, full of rich historical detail, takes fans deeper into
... Read more
Tony Hancock

The Definitive Biography

by John Fisher ...

Tony Hancock was regarded as the best radio and television comic of his era. A man whose star burned brightly in the eyes and ears of millions before his untimely death. This is the first fully authorised account of his life.Tony Hancock was one of post-war Britain’s most popular comedians – his radio show ‘Hancock’s Half Hour’ would clear the streets as whole families tuned in to listen.His ... Read more

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Tony Hancock was regarded as the best radio and television comic of his era. A man whose star burned brightly in the eyes and ears of millions before his untimely death. This is the first fully authorised account of his life.Tony Hancock was one of post-war Britain’s most popular comedians – his radio show ‘Hancock’s Half Hour’ would clear the streets as whole families tuned in to listen.His
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Last of the Summer Wine

by Richard Webber ...

Series series The Best of British Comedy
The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic.‘Do you reckon I’m in love with Mrs. Batty, or is it just sex?’ CompoCompo: I thought you'd be open.Sid: Well that's a natural assumption if you ignore the drawn blinds and the forty foot sign that says closed.Set and filmed in and around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, Last of the Summer Wine follows the adventures of three quirky ... Read more

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The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic.‘Do you reckon I’m in love with Mrs. Batty, or is it just sex?’ CompoCompo: I thought you'd be open.Sid: Well that's a natural assumption if you ignore the drawn blinds and the forty foot sign that says closed.Set and filmed in and around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, Last of the Summer Wine follows the adventures of three quirky
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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
A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey (companion to series 5)

by Jessica Fellowes ...

It's 1924 and there have been many changes in the world of Downton Abbey since we were first welcomed by the family and their servants twelve years ago. A generation of men has been tragically lost at the front, there are once again children breathing new life into the great house, a chauffeur now sits at the Grantham dinner table and hems are up by several inches.Yet despite all of this ... Read more

$24.99 NZD

It's 1924 and there have been many changes in the world of Downton Abbey since we were first welcomed by the family and their servants twelve years ago. A generation of men has been tragically lost at the front, there are once again children breathing new life into the great house, a chauffeur now sits at the Grantham dinner table and hems are up by several inches.Yet despite all of this
... Read more
The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations

by Joe Tracz ...

'LOVING this new coffee table book chronicling the entire Series Of Unfortunate Events production... You can even peel off the label on the cover, but don't 'cuz, you know, my face..!'Neil Patrick HarrisThe perfect companion to Netflix's adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events,The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations is a fourth-wall-breaking deep dive into the hilariously twisted saga ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

'LOVING this new coffee table book chronicling the entire Series Of Unfortunate Events production... You can even peel off the label on the cover, but don't 'cuz, you know, my face..!'Neil Patrick HarrisThe perfect companion to Netflix's adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events,The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations is a fourth-wall-breaking deep dive into the hilariously twisted saga
... Read more
Porridge

by Richard Webber ...

Series series The Best of British Comedy
The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic.‘Cheer up, could be worse. State the country's in, we could be free.’‘Doctor: I want you to fill one of those containers for me.Fletcher (other side of the room): What, from 'ere?’You can count the number of truly classic British sitcoms on one hand – well, perhaps two. But however many hands you use, Porridge will be one of the ... Read more

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The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic.‘Cheer up, could be worse. State the country's in, we could be free.’‘Doctor: I want you to fill one of those containers for me.Fletcher (other side of the room): What, from 'ere?’You can count the number of truly classic British sitcoms on one hand – well, perhaps two. But however many hands you use, Porridge will be one of the
... Read more
Inside HBO's Game of Thrones

by Bryan Cogman ...

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 ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

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
... Read more
The Television Companion Vol2: The Unofficial and Unauthourised Guide to Doctor Who

by Stephen James Walker, David J Howe ...

Series Book 2 - The Television Companion
Everything you ever wanted to know about the classic era of the cult BBC television series Doctor Who (1963-1996) is contained in the two volume set The Television Companion. Volume 2 covers the stories of Doctors four to eight, portrayed by Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann.The essential companion for every trip you will ever take into the TV universe of ... Read more

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the classic era of the cult BBC television series Doctor Who (1963-1996) is contained in the two volume set The Television Companion. Volume 2 covers the stories of Doctors four to eight, portrayed by Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann.The essential companion for every trip you will ever take into the TV universe of
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TV in the USA

A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas [3 volumes]

by Vincent LoBrutto ...

This three-volume set is a valuable resource for researching the history of American television. An encyclopedic range of information documents how television forever changed the face of media and continues to be a powerful influence on society.What are the reasons behind enduring popularity of television genres such as police crime dramas, soap operas, sitcoms, and "reality TV"? What impact has ... Read more

$449.90 NZD

This three-volume set is a valuable resource for researching the history of American television. An encyclopedic range of information documents how television forever changed the face of media and continues to be a powerful influence on society.What are the reasons behind enduring popularity of television genres such as police crime dramas, soap operas, sitcoms, and "reality TV"? What impact has
... Read more
CAITLIN CLARK

The Rising Star of Women's Basketball

by Courtney D. Brissette ...

The Rising Star of Women's Basketball.For decades, women's basketball languished in the shadow of the men's game, with far less media attention, fan interest, and professional opportunities. However, in recent years, the sport has undergone a remarkable transformation, riding a wave of growing popularity and talent that has thrust it into the spotlight like never before.At the forefront of this ... Read more

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The Rising Star of Women's Basketball.For decades, women's basketball languished in the shadow of the men's game, with far less media attention, fan interest, and professional opportunities. However, in recent years, the sport has undergone a remarkable transformation, riding a wave of growing popularity and talent that has thrust it into the spotlight like never before.At the forefront of this
... Read more
How to Audition for TV Commercials

From the Ad Agency Point of View

by W. L. Jenkins ...

What do ad agencies look for when casting TV commercials? This insider's guide, written by a former actor turned ad agency exec, has the answers. It provides step-by-step instructions to help actors understand and master the entire process, from assessing one's looks and personality to the agency preproduction process, from reading scripts and understanding storyboards to preparing for the ... Read more

$19.41 NZD

What do ad agencies look for when casting TV commercials? This insider's guide, written by a former actor turned ad agency exec, has the answers. It provides step-by-step instructions to help actors understand and master the entire process, from assessing one's looks and personality to the agency preproduction process, from reading scripts and understanding storyboards to preparing for the
... Read more
Encyclopedia of Television Miniseries, 1936-2020

by Vincent Terrace ...

In 1936, as television networks CBS, DuMont, and NBC experimented with new ways to provide entertainment, NBC deviated from the traditional method of single experimental programs to broadcast the first multi-part program, Love Nest, over a three-episode arc. This would come to be known as a miniseries. Although the term was not coined until 1954, several other such miniseries were broadcast, ... Read more

$88.38 NZD

In 1936, as television networks CBS, DuMont, and NBC experimented with new ways to provide entertainment, NBC deviated from the traditional method of single experimental programs to broadcast the first multi-part program, Love Nest, over a three-episode arc. This would come to be known as a miniseries. Although the term was not coined until 1954, several other such miniseries were broadcast,
... Read more
Dad’s Army

The Story of a Very British Comedy (Text Only)

by Graham McCann ...

The story of the greatest British sit-com and its enduring appeal.When we laugh at Dad's Army we laugh at ourselves, and nearly fifty years after it was first broadcast, millions of us are still laughing – whenever and wherever it is repeated. With contributions from the people who planned, produced and performed the programme, and material drawn from the BBC archives, acclaimed author Graham ... Read more

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The story of the greatest British sit-com and its enduring appeal.When we laugh at Dad's Army we laugh at ourselves, and nearly fifty years after it was first broadcast, millions of us are still laughing – whenever and wherever it is repeated. With contributions from the people who planned, produced and performed the programme, and material drawn from the BBC archives, acclaimed author Graham
... Read more
El universo visual de Reina Roja

by Juan Gómez-Jurado ...

El libro de la serie Reina Roja, el fenómeno audiovisual del año.Con epílogo de Juan Gómez-Jurado y en colaboración con Prime Video.Descubre el proceso de creación de la adaptación audiovisual del best seller de Juan Gómez-Jurado.Con un epílogo del propio autor, estas páginas recopilan material exclusivo del making off de la serie: desde fotografías inéditas del rodaje, storyboards, fotogramas y ... Read more

$24.99 NZD

El libro de la serie Reina Roja, el fenómeno audiovisual del año.Con epílogo de Juan Gómez-Jurado y en colaboración con Prime Video.Descubre el proceso de creación de la adaptación audiovisual del best seller de Juan Gómez-Jurado.Con un epílogo del propio autor, estas páginas recopilan material exclusivo del making off de la serie: desde fotografías inéditas del rodaje, storyboards, fotogramas y
... Read more
Monty Python's Flying Circus

An Utterly Complete, Thoroughly Unillustrated, Absolutely Unauthorized Guide to Possibly All the References

by Darl Larsen ...

In 1969, the BBC aired the first episode of a new comedy series titled Monty Python's Flying Circus, and the rest, as they say, is history. An instant success, the show ran until 1974, producing a total of 45 episodes. Despite the show's very English humor and allusions to many things British, the series developed a cult following outside the U.K., particularly in the United States. Known for its ... Read more

$144.37 NZD

In 1969, the BBC aired the first episode of a new comedy series titled Monty Python's Flying Circus, and the rest, as they say, is history. An instant success, the show ran until 1974, producing a total of 45 episodes. Despite the show's very English humor and allusions to many things British, the series developed a cult following outside the U.K., particularly in the United States. Known for its
... Read more
Doctor Who

The David Tennant Years

by Jamie Hailstone ...

When David Tennant took over as the Tenth Doctor in 2005, the rejuvenated science fiction series was still in its infancy, having just completed its first series. Under the direction of showrunner Russell T. Davis, Doctor Who had burst back onto our screens after a lengthy absence and while it was more popular than ever, there was always a question of how audiences would react to one of the show’s ... Read more

$10.79 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

When David Tennant took over as the Tenth Doctor in 2005, the rejuvenated science fiction series was still in its infancy, having just completed its first series. Under the direction of showrunner Russell T. Davis, Doctor Who had burst back onto our screens after a lengthy absence and while it was more popular than ever, there was always a question of how audiences would react to one of the show’s
... Read more
Rebecca Quin

“The Man” behind the Legacy from Dublin Streets to Wrestling Stardom

by Martha J Randall ...

This gripping and honest memoir by WWE superstar Rebecca Quin—also known as The Man, or Becky Lynch—explores her early wrestling experiences, humble beginnings, and rapid rise to stardom.Growing up in a devout Catholic family in Dublin, Ireland, Rebecca Quin had a knack for causing her mother concern—whether it was roughhousing with local kids, throwing secret parties in her parents' absence, ... Read more

$7.16 NZD

This gripping and honest memoir by WWE superstar Rebecca Quin—also known as The Man, or Becky Lynch—explores her early wrestling experiences, humble beginnings, and rapid rise to stardom.Growing up in a devout Catholic family in Dublin, Ireland, Rebecca Quin had a knack for causing her mother concern—whether it was roughhousing with local kids, throwing secret parties in her parents' absence,
... Read more
Star Trek anecdotes & curiosities

by Matsuteia ...

Series Book 1 - Anecdotes & curiosities
We all know the Star Trek saga, and all about this universe and about this science fiction, but maybe not everyone knows that…Why in the original Star Trek’s serie are there two pilot episodes instead of just one?Or how teleportation was born?And as are the plots of the 10 episodes ever made?Well! in this collection of anectodes and curiosities you can find answers and much more. ... Read more

$1.80 NZD

We all know the Star Trek saga, and all about this universe and about this science fiction, but maybe not everyone knows that…Why in the original Star Trek’s serie are there two pilot episodes instead of just one?Or how teleportation was born?And as are the plots of the 10 episodes ever made?Well! in this collection of anectodes and curiosities you can find answers and much more.
... Read more
Volevo guidare l'Enterprise ma Kirk è arrivato prima

raccolta quasi seria di curiosità, amenità, varie ed eventuali sull'universo di Star Trek

by Matsuteia, Adele Ross ...

Series Book 1 - Aneddoti e curiosità
...Perché Star Trek è ormai patrimonio culturale comune a tutti i popoli di questa nostra Terra e se ci ha insegnato almeno a sentirci meno distanti e a essere cittadini comuni di questo fragile pianeta allora ha ampiamente superato qualsiasi aspettativa del suo produttore Roddenberry.Un grazie va agli autori di questo agile volumetto che con aneddoti, curiosità e rivelazioni ci svelano piccoli ... Read more

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...Perché Star Trek è ormai patrimonio culturale comune a tutti i popoli di questa nostra Terra e se ci ha insegnato almeno a sentirci meno distanti e a essere cittadini comuni di questo fragile pianeta allora ha ampiamente superato qualsiasi aspettativa del suo produttore Roddenberry.Un grazie va agli autori di questo agile volumetto che con aneddoti, curiosità e rivelazioni ci svelano piccoli
... Read more
Wer weiß denn sowas? 2

Warum haben Vögel keine Zähne und wieso sind lange Autotunnel nicht gerade? Und über 150 weitere knifflige Fragen aus der beliebten Wissenssendung im Ersten

by Heyne Verlag ...

Series Book 2 - Wer weiß denn sowas?
Der Megabestseller geht in die zweite RundeWie wird eigentlich die gefühlte Temperatur ermittelt? Was lässt sich mithilfe des ICD-Schlüssels entziffern? Warum strecken Kinder die Zunge raus? Und wozu kann ein Bügelbrett zweckentfremdet werden?Dieses Buch versammelt über 150 neue unglaubliche und überraschende Fragen aus dem beliebten Quiz »Wer weiß denn sowas?«. Die Sendung hat inzwischen ... Read more

$18.93 NZD

Der Megabestseller geht in die zweite RundeWie wird eigentlich die gefühlte Temperatur ermittelt? Was lässt sich mithilfe des ICD-Schlüssels entziffern? Warum strecken Kinder die Zunge raus? Und wozu kann ein Bügelbrett zweckentfremdet werden?Dieses Buch versammelt über 150 neue unglaubliche und überraschende Fragen aus dem beliebten Quiz »Wer weiß denn sowas?«. Die Sendung hat inzwischen
... Read more
Friends Secrets: 236 Episodes, Thousands of Facts

by Dennis Bjorklund ...

Friends Secrets: 236 Episodes, Thousands of Facts is written by an authoritative expert who penned the most comprehensive reference book ever written on the series—Friends Behind the Scenes: Backstage Pass to the Series, A Comprehensive History. The follow-up effort, Friends Secrets, is the best source for insider facts and never-before-revealed tidbits about the sitcom that industry experts have ... Read more

$23.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Friends Secrets: 236 Episodes, Thousands of Facts is written by an authoritative expert who penned the most comprehensive reference book ever written on the series—Friends Behind the Scenes: Backstage Pass to the Series, A Comprehensive History. The follow-up effort, Friends Secrets, is the best source for insider facts and never-before-revealed tidbits about the sitcom that industry experts have
... Read more
TV Air Time Buying Secret Weapon

by Bob Schott ...

This book is written for the Individual or Small to Medium Advertiser or entrepreneur who wants to buy TV Advertising Commercial Air Time. This book will show you exactly how, using industry secrets, terminology and some tactics you never heard of before. You will see how you can buy the air time yourself, save a lot of money and get creative deals. It is intended on providing straight forward no ... Read more

$32.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is written for the Individual or Small to Medium Advertiser or entrepreneur who wants to buy TV Advertising Commercial Air Time. This book will show you exactly how, using industry secrets, terminology and some tactics you never heard of before. You will see how you can buy the air time yourself, save a lot of money and get creative deals. It is intended on providing straight forward no
... Read more
Eurovision - in 30 minutes

by Chris West ...

The Eurovision Song Contest is the world's greatest televised music event. This May, it will be happening in Liverpool, home of The Beatles...What can we expect? How does it work? What's the point of it? Will I enjoy it? And why on earth is Australia participating in a European event?Chris West, author of a highly acclaimed book on the history of the contest ('A feast for any Eurovision fan' ... Read more

$6.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Eurovision Song Contest is the world's greatest televised music event. This May, it will be happening in Liverpool, home of The Beatles...What can we expect? How does it work? What's the point of it? Will I enjoy it? And why on earth is Australia participating in a European event?Chris West, author of a highly acclaimed book on the history of the contest ('A feast for any Eurovision fan'
... Read more

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