Direction & Production

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798563336193Author David CowherdFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm)...

Despite having been made into three TV movies, a radio drama, a stage play, a Broadway musical, a feature-film remake in color, and a book adaptation, the 1947 black-and-white film of Miracle on 34thStreet still remains the favorite version of this...

The ultimate guide to the famous productions of Irwin Allen, legendary producer of The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno, featuring over 2,000 exclusive images. This lavish coffee table hardback book is the first and only book of its kind to...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909526969Author Christopher FraylingFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Reel Art PressPublisher Reel Art Press

Step beyond the magical movies and explore the wider world of Studio Ghibli.Hailed as perhaps the greatest animation studio in the world, Studio Ghibli's influence extends far further than the cinema screen. Ghibliverse plots a course through the...

'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...

Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and classic film that the "Master of Suspense" directed over the course of his illustrious, 60-year career, Alfred Hitchcock All the Films draws upon years of research to tell...

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger were true visionaries of British cinema, creating glorious Technicolor masterpieces including A Matter of Life and Death (1946), Black Narcissus (1947) and The Red Shoes (1948). Delving into their magical and...

Foreword by Michael J. Fox Preface by Christopher LloydGreat Scott! Go Back to the Future with Doc Brown and Marty McFly and celebrate the film's 35th anniversary with this visually stunning look at the creation of one of the most beloved movie trilogies...

Storyboarding is a very tough business, and a new storyboarder really needs to have their wits about them and have professional savvy to survive in this competitive field. Storyboarding: Rules of Thumb offers highly illustrative examples of basic...

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...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989247566Author John William LawFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint Aplomb PublishingPublisher Aplomb PublishingWeight(grams) 376gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798887710235Author David McGiffertFormat HardbackPage Count 324Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 753gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

A stunning showcase of the art behind Walt Disney Animation Studio's magical film, Encanto! With never-before-seen production art, character designs, storyboards, and colorscripts, The Art of Encanto celebrates the art of this stunning animated film,...

There are many books on the technical aspects of film and video editing. Much rarer are books on how editors think and make creative decisions.Filled with timeless principles and thought-provoking examples from a variety of international films, the...

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, with this indispensable companion to the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy. An informative look at how Star Wars: Return of the Jedi came together, from...

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

Alfred Hitchcock and the cinema grew up together. Born in 1899, four years after the first 'official' film showing in Paris, Hitchcock demonstrated an early fascination with the new art of the cinema. He entered the film industry in 1920, and by 1925, he...

Filmmaker Wes Craven has consistently and imaginatively scared movie audiences since the early 1970s. His films encompass a variety of styles, elements and themes, from the nihilistic existentialism of The Last House on the Left to the successful A...

Young Man in Movieland is the autobiography of Jan Read, a young man from a quiet Scottish town, who seemed destined to follow in his father's footsteps. Instead of pursuing a career in chemistry, however, Read's passion for the cinema and a bit of luck...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949251210Author Scott ShawFormat HardbackPage Count 156Imprint Lulu PressPublisher Lulu PressWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm

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...

Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding goes behind the scenes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Marvel Studios' Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding has been a key creative force in designing the look of the beloved Super Heroes and villains of...

Film is often used to represent the natural landscape and, increasingly, to communicate environmentalist messages. Yet behind even today's "green" movies are ecologically unsustainable production, distribution, and consumption processes. Noting how...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781877792885Author Scott ShawFormat PaperbackPage Count 234Imprint Buddha Rose PublicationsPublisher Buddha Rose PublicationsWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683969068Author John Michael McCarthyFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint FantagraphicsPublisher FantagraphicsWeight(grams) 2563gDimensions(mm) 318mm * 310mm...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250328212Author Susan SeidelmanFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

Based on hundreds of interviews with directors such as Coppola, Scorsese, Hopper and Spielberg, as well as producers, stars, studio executives, writers, spouses, ex-spouses, and girlfriends, this is the story of the crazy world that the directors ruled...

A funny and illuminating guide to life on the U.S.S. Cerritos from Star Trek: Lower Decks, through the eyes of the beloved lower deckers themselves. Join the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos as they seek out new life and travel where people may, or may...

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...

Technical drawings of all the major ships and vehicles from the Alien movies, presented in incredible detail. Includes iconic spacecraft like the Nostromo, the Sulaco and the Covenant. Alien: The Blueprints is a collection of brand new blueprints of all...

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...

This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of one of modern films most celebrated, successful and intriguing auteurs, Christopher Nolan.'What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea...

The definitive reference for all Wes Anderson fans. Loaded with rich imagery and detailed analysis of his incredible films - including the classics The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and Moonrise Kingdom as well as Anderson's...

From his marriage to Ali McGraw, his cocaine bust, the accusations of murder, the friendships with the likes of Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman, to his legendary court case and bust up with Francis Ford Coppola, this is the tell-all autobiography from...

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...

An invaluable analysis of the director's art and craft, from one of the most revered of all film school directors. Alexander 'Sandy' Mackendrick directed classic Ealing comedies plus a Hollywood masterpiece, Sweet Smell of Success. But after retiring...

Official companion book to the most recent trilogy of Halloween films featuring behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with cast and crew. Four decades after the original Halloween took the world by storm, Miramax, Blumhouse Productions and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913051099Author Tony DaltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 504Imprint FAB PressPublisher FAB Press

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...