Direction & Production

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...

The loss of David Lynch in January 2025 produced an extraordinary outpouring of love and grief that revealed how deeply he mattered. But the strength and size of this reaction came as a surprise to many. In life, Lynch was a wilfully obtuse cult...

An epic celebration of Godzilla's 70th anniversary, exploring every aspect of the King of Monsters' creation, design, and evolutionGodzilla: The First 70 Years is a narrative and visual history of the King of the Monsters, chronicling the triumphs,...

A hefty compilation of essays (both pictorial and prose), notes, concept sketches and interviews by (and with) Hayao Miyazaki. Arguably the most respected animation director in the world, Miyazaki is the genius behind Howl's Moving Castle, Princess...

This book looks at the most important part of the filmmaking process from the point of view of those who grind away at a keyboard or notepad trying to bring new ideas and perspectives to an increasingly diversified world. Using The Guerilla Film Makers...

Tim Burton is one of the great modern-day visionaries of cinema, a director who has fabricated his own deliciously nightmarish universe in movies as extraordinary as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks! and The Nightmare before Christmas - not...

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...

Tim Burton is one of the great modern-day visionaries of cinema, a director who has fabricated his own deliciously nightmarish universe in movies as extraordinary as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks! and The Nightmare before Christmas - not...

A Star Wars authority deepens and extends our appreciation of the Star Wars galaxy with this imaginative "history" featuring striking full-color artwork-created exclusively for this entertaining volume-that examines the persuasive messages used to...

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...

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...

For over 30 years, Stan Winston and his team of artists and technicians have been creating characters, creatures and monsters for the silver screen, from "The Terminator" and the extraterrestrial monstrosities of "Aliens" and "Predator" to the amazing...

An all-encompassing look at the making of DreamWorks Animation's movie The Wild Robot, based on the New York Times bestselling series from Peter Brown DREAMWORKS ANIMATION brings to life Peter Brown's bestselling book about a robot stranded on an...

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,...

James Gunn's Superman marks the triumphant theatrical return of Smallville's favorite son, kicking off a bold new era of DC storytelling under the umbrella of DC Studios. In Superman: The Art and Making of the Film, fans are granted an exclusive...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140127225Author David MametFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Penguin Books LtdPublisher Penguin Books LtdWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm) 196mm * 129mm *...

In 1940, Walt Disney released his third feature film: Fantasia, consisting of eight animated segments set to music by Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The film was groundbreaking: it was the first to record using multiple audio channels...

An autobiography in manga form from legendary anime director Rintaro. Fully illustrated and with a foreword by director Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of Akira, this inspiring memoir is the unique journey of an animation trailblazer.Grand Prize Winner of the...

How to Score in Hollywood reveals the secrets to a movie's success and profitability. Entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz shares how smart, data-driven decisions-from development to release-help filmmakers minimize risks and maximize returns.How to...

Wes Anderson's use of colour is one of his most distinguished cinematic devices and makes his work instantly recognisable. This book takes you on a visual journey through Anderson's filmography, exploring unparalleled use of colour and unravelling the...

Animation is a global artform, and The Animation Atlas is your essential guide to this exciting, expansive world.From the duo behind the Ghibliotheque podcast and their bestselling books comes this whistle-stop tour through animated film history. A...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Delve deeper into Star Wars: The Acolyte with the definitive visual guide.Decades before the birth of Darth Vader, explore the glorious High Republic era in the Star Wars galaxy. During this exciting time, the noble Jedi are protectors of peace and...

'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...

It's time to build your very own Wes Anderson world. Inspired by the distinctive vision of director Wes Anderson, Shoot Like Wes is packed with rich imagery and in-depth analysis of the auteur's remarkable body of work. This is the only guide you'll...

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...

Acclaimed as one of the best books ever published on the subject, "A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup" covers everything from basic facial makeup styles, and simple scars and gashes, to masks, molds and cast-making: everything you need to know to...

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...

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...

Dive into the fascinating world of movie make-up effects with this stunning illustrated oral history of the art form. Masters of Make-Up Effects is a celebration of make-up artists and acclaimed make-up effects from the world of film and television...

A behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary and meticulous design of graphic objects for film sets Although graphic props such as invitations, letters, tickets, and packaging are rarely seen close-up by a cinema audience, they are designed in...

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...

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...

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,...