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  • Paranormal State

    My Journey into the Unknown

    by Ryan Buell, Stefan Petrucha ...
    On the hit A&E series Paranormal State, Ryan Buell and his team of investigators delve deep into the mysterious world of ghosts, demonic disturbances, and sixth-sense sightings that shadows our everyday reality. Now, in this official companion book to the series, Buell takes you one step further, revealing the secrets of the show’s most intense cases and the shocking, never-before-told story of ... Read more

    R223,66

  • Monty Python Speaks

    The Complete Oral History of Monty Python, as Told by the Founding Members and a Few of Their Many Friends and Collaborators

    by David Morgan ...
    With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python’s Flying Circus introduced something ... Read more

    R223,66

  • 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

    R247,12

  • 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

    R3 653,77

  • 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

    R110,34 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R940,80

  • 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

    R1 295,58

  • 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

    R286,36

  • 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

    R128,96 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R142,93

  • 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

    R80,71

  • 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

    R25,00

  • 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

    R22,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R186,29

  • 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

    R208,39 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R64,01

  • 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

    R320,05

  • How To Win Game Shows

    Winning Tips, Tactics And Strategies From Game Show Producers, Hosts, Writers... and Champions!

    by Stephen Hall ...
    Do you dream of competing on a game show?The excitement! The cash! The fabulous prizes!What if there was a resource that compiled all the most powerful game show tips and hints – from both sides of the camera - in one place?Now there is. Two-time game show champion Stephen Hall has been blogging at HowToWinGameShows.com since 2013, where he's distilled all of his own best game show winning tips, ... Read more

    R51,99

  • Star Wars Insider Presents: The Mandalorian Season One Vol. 2

    by Various ...
    Series series Star Wars Insider
    Journey to amazing worlds as Star Wars: The Mandalorian, the critically acclaimed series that expands the Star Wars universe, continues to tell the acclaimed story of the mysterious Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin and the Child. This deluxe edition collects the stunning artwork from chapters 5-8, featuring the droids, rogues, and soldiers of the Empire as seen in the hit series. ... Read more

    R400,21

  • A Dream Given Form

    The Unofficial Guide to the Universe of Babylon 5

    by Ensley F. Guffey, K. Dale Koontz ...
    The only comprehensive critical guide to the beloved sci-fi phenomenonA Dream Given Form provides an accessible, comprehensive, and critical look at Babylon 5, one of the most groundbreaking series of all time. Nearly 20 years after the show ended, this indispensable companion not only covers all five seasons of Babylon 5, but also the feature-length TV movies, the spinoff series Crusade ... Read more

    R191,81 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Liberation

    The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Blake's 7

    by Alan Stevens, Fiona Moore ...
    This definitive guide book to the classic 1970s BBC science-fiction series Includes comprehensive facts, figures and analysis, examination of key episodes from their genesis to the final version, excerpts from the original drafts of scripts and interviews with people involved in the production. This book is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the show, or in the development of television ... Read more

    R117,06 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Doctor Who: Dalek Combat Training Manual

    by Mike Tucker, Gavin Rymill, Richard Atkinson ...
    Series series DOCTOR WHO
    Know your enemy.The Daleks are the most evil creatures ever created - genetically engineered mutants encased in a machine that is optimised to kill. They hate all other life forms and will stop at nothing to destroy those who stand in their way - their single-minded imperative? To become the dominant species in the universe.The Dalek Combat Training Manual collates intelligence gathered by Time ... Read more

    R312,79

  • 60 Years of Coronation Street

    by Abigail Kemp, ITV Ventures Ltd ...
    Everything you need to know about Britain's longest-running and most popular soap is found here in this impressive book.Celebrating 60 years since the show's creation, this book is an exhaustive, compelling and entertaining history packed full of features and long forgotten imagery. It takes you through every year in a unique timeline that highlights key plot lines, significant production events, ... Read more

    R548,77

  • 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

    R242,06