Direction & Production

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061775147Author William FriedkinFormat PaperbackPage Count 528Imprint Harper PerennialPublisher Harper PerennialWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

Written by the head of physical production at New Line Cinema, The Creative Producing Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Production provides a detailed overview of creative film production and what it takes to make it as a producer or executive in today's...

Coline Serreau became famous in 1985 when her third film, Trois hommes et un couffin (Three Men and a Baby), the most successful French film of the 1980s. She was already known in France for her major contribution to feminist documentaries with the...

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...

The official companion to The French Dispatch and the latest volume in the bestselling Wes Anderson Collection series The French Dispatch-the tenth feature film from writer-director Wes Anderson-weaves together stories of an eccentric band of...

Before becoming the critically acclaimed filmmaker responsible for such iconic films as Dr. Strangelove and The Shining, Stanley Kubrick spent five years as a photographer for Look magazine. The Bronx native joined the staff in 1945, when he was only 17...

If you've picked up this book, it's most likely that you have an interest in movies over-and-above the typical audience member. Perhaps a screenwriter, producer or director looking to improve your work, always searching for any insight that will result...

Guillermo del Toro is a complete and intimate study of the life and work of one of modern cinema's most truly unique directors, whose distinct aesthetic and imagination are unmatched in contemporary film. Widely regarded as one of the most imaginative...

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 . . ...

Carol Reed is one of the truly outstanding directors of British cinema, and one whose work is long overdue for reconsideration. This major study ranges over Reed's entire career, combining observation of general trends and patterns with detailed analysis...

After decades in which American popular culture dominated global media and markets, Japanese popular culture-primarily manga and anime, but also toys, card and video games, and fashion-has exploded into a worldwide phenomenon. From Pokemon and the Power...

Art of the Cut provides an unprecedented look at the art and technique of contemporary film and television editing. It is a fascinating "virtual roundtable discussion" with more than 50 of the top editors from around the globe. Included in the discussion...

Prolific British director Michael Winterbottom (b.1961) might be hard to pin down and even harder to categorize. Over sixteen years, he has created feature films as disparate and stylistically diverse as Welcome to Sarajevo, 24 Hour Party People, In This...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781883990Author Mar Diestro-DopidoFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint LegendaPublisher LegendaSeries Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone...

Twelve years ago, Amores Perros erupted in the cinemas across the world and announced the arrival of Mexican film-makers. The film-makers profiled in that book have now come of age and have made a decisive impact on the international cinema scene The...

Scenes From Anomalisa is the official and only book of Charlie Kaufman's stop-motion animated film Anomalisa is not only an encapsulation of the film, but an unquestionabley Kaufmanesque in its look, feel, and sensibility. Oscar-winning screenwriter and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781861719256Author Jeremy Mark RobinsonFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Crescent Moon PublishingPublisher Crescent Moon PublishingWeight(grams)...

The bestselling classic celebrating animation legend Walt Disney by author and photographer Christopher Finch-revised and updated to celebrate Disney 100 Years of Wonder Foreword by legendary Disney animator Floyd Norman (Sleeping Beauty, One Hundred...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995677104Author Matt GallagherFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint thecallsheet.co.ukPublisher thecallsheet.co.ukDimensions(mm) 235mm * 190mm * 19mm

This book is for working film/TV professionals and students alike. If you're a line producer, production manager, production supervisor, assistant director or production coordinator--the book has everything you'll need (including all the forms,...

Alfred Hitchcock was a strange child. Fat, lonely, burning with fear and ambition, his childhood was an isolated one, scented with fish from his father's shop. Afraid to leave his bedroom, he would plan great voyages, using railway timetables to plot an...

Cinema and Colour: The Saturated Image is a major new critical study of the use of colour in cinema. Using the dialectic of colour and monochrome as a starting point, Paul Coates explores the symbolic meanings that colour bears in different cultures, and...

A lively examination of the classic 1960s American crime show.Hawaii Five-O, created by Leonard Freeman in 1968, is an American police procedural drama series that was produced by CBS Productions and aired for twelve seasons. Author Brian Faucette...

With his trademark porkpie hat, floppy shoes, and deadpan facial expression, Buster Keaton (1895-1966) is one of the most iconic stars of Hollywood's silent and early sound eras. His elaborate sets, careful camerawork, and risky pratfalls have been...

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...

A fascinating exchange between two giants of Indian cinema, revealing the inner workings of Satyajit Ray's creative process and the vision that shaped world cinema. Two of Indian cinema's most acclaimed auteurs, Satyajit Ray and Shyam Benegal, come...

Celebrate Dreamwork's live-action adaptation and remake of their beloved animated film in The Art and Making of How to Train Your Dragon. Created in collaboration with writer and director Dean DeBlois-also the writer and director of the animated film...

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...

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...

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 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 9781877792885Author Scott ShawFormat PaperbackPage Count 234Imprint Buddha Rose PublicationsPublisher Buddha Rose PublicationsWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm)...

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,...

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 *...

Explore the amazing world of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, the critically acclaimed series that expands the Star Wars galaxy to incredible new frontiers. This collector's edition features the stunning artwork from the first four chapters of the Disney+...

The Northman: A Call to the Gods is the official look at how this epic Viking revenge thriller was conceived, written, cast, and produced by acclaimed director Robert Eggers. Set against the ruthless backdrop of tenth-century Norse territory, 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 9781932907483Author Ric ViersFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams) 567g

Jacques Tati is widely regarded as one of the greatest postwar European filmmakers. He made innovative and challenging comedies while achieving international box office success and attaining a devoted following. In Play Time, Malcolm Turvey examines...

How Documentaries Work breaks down the hidden conventions of documentaries in clear and accessible language for film students and documentary enthusiasts alike. Jacob Bricca, ACE, an award-winning documentary director, producer, and editor, provides a...