Direction & Production

The official behind-the-scenes companion to the Emmy, WGA, SAG, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-Award nominated Disney+ seriesThe Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) gives readers an exclusive inside look at the production art, visual development,...

In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch's vivid, multifaceted, thought -- provoking essay on film editing. Starting with what might be the most basic editing question -- Why do cuts work? -- Murch treats the reader to a wonderful...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798886633313Author James MottramFormat HardbackPage Count 252Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight Editions

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949445541Author Hamid DabashiFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Mage PublishersPublisher Mage PublishersWeight(grams) 708gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm *...

In 1993, director Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park brought Michael Crichton's Isla Nublar and his dinosaur theme park to life. The film captivated audiences around the world, pioneering a new age of visual effects on the silver screen and starting an...

Not just a comprehensive guide to current professional practices - it goes beyond to explain the theory behind the practice, so you understand how the rules came about and when it's appropriate to break them. Presents the basics and beyond, employing...

Coppola - The GodfatherSpielberg - JawsLucas - Star WarsThis is story of the most successful group of friends in the history of cinema and how they reshaped it forever.The Last Kings of Hollywood tells the thrilling, dramatic inside story of how the...

This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of the most famous director who has ever lived, Steven Spielberg. Spielberg is the medium's defining artist - the embodiment of the Hollywood ideal: the commercial potential of film...

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 definitive title reveals...

An in-depth collection of the work and life of perhaps cinema and TV's greatest cult creator, David Lynch.In 1990 David Lynch released 'Twin Peaks' and television would never quite be the same again. Ostensibly a mystery serial drama, the series...

This new edition explores the life and work of acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Since our 2022 edition, Nolan has solidified his place among cinema's greatest directors, winning his first Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture with...

'What's so wonderful about Bramesco's book, outside of a visually splendid layout that embraces the first word of that title with detailed color breakdowns of each palette, is how much it enhances the critical language of the average viewer.' - Brian...

A unique cocktail of personal memoir, cultural criticism and Hollywood history by the one and only Quentin Tarantino.The long-awaited first work of nonfiction from the author of the number one New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: a...

Discover the genius of Martin Scorsese - one of cinema's greatest storytellers.For over 50 years, Martin Scorsese has been one of cinema's most celebrated directors. From a Catholic kid in Manhattan to a legendary filmmaker, he's shaped Hollywood with...

This stunning package is a truly immersive reading experience with unseen imagery, concept art and exclusive insights from the cast and crew. It includes exclusive and removable photographs, pull-outs, maps, pamphlets and other artefacts from the world...

The definitive, in-depth exploration of the creation and legacy of the classic Withnail & I, featuring interviews, essays, and fascinating never-before-seen archive material. Authorised by author and director Bruce Robinson, who provides an exclusive...

Explore behind the scenes of the greatest monster movies ever made!What makes a great movie monster? Academy Award-winning make-up effects artist Howard Berger and acclaimed journalist Marshall Julius have spoken to dozens of film industry legends to...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394714394Author Akira KurosawaFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 215gDimensions(mm) 202mm * 131mm...

Winner of 3 Oscars [registered] and the highest grossing film of its time, "Jaws" was a phenomenon, and this is the only book on how 26-year-old Steven Spielberg transformed Peter Benchley's best-selling novel into the classic film it became. Hired by...

This new and updated edition covers the full life's work of iconic director Tim Burton, including the Netflix phenomenon Wednesday and the start of development on Beetlejuice 2. Tim Burton is one of the most popular and remarkable filmmakers of the...

How did a film made to capture a pop phenomenon become an enduring cinematic classic?With warmth, wit and precision, Samira Ahmed reveals how the Beatles' first film changed both the band themselves and pop music's relationship with the screen.In a vivid...

We can't shoot good pictures without good lighting, no matter how good the newest cameras are. Shooting under available light gives exposure, but lacks depth, contrast, contour, atmosphere and often separation. The story could be the greatest in the...

For the first time, the complete history of David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks, told through fascinatingly detailed reporting and exclusive interviews with the show's cast and creators.'The high point of TV as a medium. David Lynch's Twin Peaks may...

LIMITED DELUXE EDITION (first 5,000 copies worldwide) has black foil gilded page edges, textured cover spot varnish, and is printed on heavyweight paper stock. As featured in People, Variety, Entertainment Weekly, New York Post, Fangoria, and...

Originally published in 1970, Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr. Fox tells the story of the Fox Family. After twelve years, the Fox Family's quiet home life proves too much for Mr. Fox's natural animal instincts. When his young nephew arrives, Mr. Fox slips...

As befits more than twenty years in Hollywood, Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman's sparkling memoir is as entertaining as many of the films he has helped to create. From the writer of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men...

Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections.With more than 60 intricate full-colour artworks and 3D maps, explore iconic locations that bring the Star Wars saga to life. This updated edition has been comprehensively...

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two) takes fans behind the scenes of the second season of the Emmy Award-winning Disney+ live-action Star Wars television series. Filled with concept art, character, vehicle, weapon, and creature designs, and...

This official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian features exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs. The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes fans behind the...

Wes Anderson is the most influential comedic voice from the past two decades of American cinema. A true auteur, his intimate involvement in each of his films; Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The...

Sight & Sound's #1 Film Book of 2020Chinatown is the Holy Grail of 1970s cinema. Its ending is the most notorious in American film and its closing line of dialogue the most haunting. Here for the first time is the incredible true story of its making. In...

A richly illustrated journey through the extraordinary cinematic worlds of beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki A New York Magazine 2021 holiday gift guide pick For over four decades, Hayao Miyazaki has been enchanting audiences of all ages. His...

Before Alien Covenant, David was stranded alone on the Engineers' planet and - left to his own dark devices - he began to push the boundaries of creation. Delve into this exclusive collection, containing two books, to gain an insight into the android's...

A rare, intimate portrait of Hollywood's reigning 'blockbuster auteur' whose deeply personal billion-dollar movies have established him as the most successful director to come out of the British Isles since Alfred Hitchcock. 'A masterclass . . ...

Forty years ago as a graduate student I wrote a book about Spaghetti Westerns, called 10,000 Ways to Die. It's an embarrassing tome: full of half-assed semiotics and other attenuated academic nonsense. Thirty years later I wrote an entirely new book with...

The first behind-the-scenes account of the making of Jaws to focus on the production's local participants, featuring hundreds of never-before-seen photos, previously untold accounts and anecdotes, and a Foreword by director Steven Spielberg.Updated with...

The volume accompanies the major exhibition - the first in Italy - that the National Cinema Museum dedicates to Tim Burton (1958). A journey into the visionary universe and creativity of the Californian director through original works of art,...

Harry Potter: The Film Vault compiles the filmmaking secrets and visionary artistry behind the Harry Potter films into a series of twelve deluxe collectible volumes. Each intricately designed book features gorgeous concept art and unit photography from...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

How to Make a Movie on a Tight BudgetToday's indie film market is growing by leaps and bounds and filmmaker Rickey Bird and screenwriter and novelist Al Guevara are on a mission to help indie moviemakers everywhere.Bird and Guevara want to show aspiring...