Film

At a time when few reviewers and critics were taking the study of film seriously, Robin Wood released a careful and thoroughly cinematic commentary on Ingmar Bergman's films that demonstrated the potential of film analysis in a nascent scholarly field...

Murders, suicides, unexplained deaths, scandalous romances, illegitimate children, cover-ups, and more, from the 1920s to Hollywood's Golden Age in the 1960s and right up to the present day.It covers over 60 scandals including: The Roscoe 'Fatty'...

From his early horror movies, including Scanners, Videodrome, Rabid, and The Fly-with their exploding heads, mutating sex organs, rampaging parasites, and scientists turning into insects-to his inventive adaptations of books by William Burroughs (Naked...

The Cinema of Sofia Coppola provides the first comprehensive analysis of Coppola's oeuvre that situates her work broadly in relation to contemporary artistic, social and cultural currents. Suzanne Ferriss considers the central role of fashion - in its...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615932894Author Morgan SandlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions

Beginning with early trailblazers like Different from the Others, Kyle Turner has selected 100 of cinema's greatest queer films to guide you through the eras. From Hitchcock's Rope and cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show through the New Queer...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780988716292Author Ronald TavelFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Fast BooksPublisher Fast BooksWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 11mm

A lavishly illustrated retrospective of Pedro Almodovar, Spain's foremost filmmaker, published to coincide with his 75th birthday. Pedro Almodovar is a master of contemporary cinema. An auteur with an infinite imagination, the creator of unforgettable...

The Costumes of Hollywood details the design, creation, and influence of over 100 ensembles from some of the most iconic designers, films, and roles in Hollywood history, spanning the 1920s through the early 21st century.All costumes featured are from...

This updated sixth edition of The Technique of Film and Video Editing provides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Ken Dancyger puts into context the storytelling choices...

How To Write Everything is the ultimate writer's handbook. It tells you about every aspect of writing, from having an idea to getting the idea out into the world and getting paid for it, too. It covers everything from journalism to screen-writing, from...

Find inspiration from your daily life and build your own personal or creative brandAre you ready to discover your signature visual brand?Maris Jones invites you to take a deep dive into her vibrant world of color and imagination to help you find your...

In the 1940s, Picasso wrote two plays in French: the first, Desire Caught by the Tail, was conceived during the German occupation of Paris and features a cast of grotesque allegorical characters such as the Onion, Silence or Fat Anxiety discussing the...

The milestone 100th issue of Camera Obscura recognizes the work and legacy of Belgian filmmaker Chantal Akerman (1950-2015). Arguably the most important figure in feminist film culture, Akerman is central to Camera Obscura's own legacy, and her film...

Mike Bartlett's complete scripts for the award-winning first series of his superlative television drama, winner of Best New Drama at the 2016 National Television Awards and Best TV Drama at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards. Doctor Gemma Foster is a...

'England? It seemed to be raining the whole time . . . Or maybe it was me'MARILYN MONROEIn July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London, on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller, to make The Sleeping Prince (later released as The Prince and the...

Surely America's greatest storyteller, no single author has been adapted more regularly than Stephen King. With sixty-five existing movies and thirty television shows, and many more to come, the concept of the King adaptation lies at the core of what we...

Exotic Cinema is the first systematic analysis of decentred exoticism in contemporary transnational and world cinema. By critically examining regimes of visuality such as the imperial, the ethnographic and the exotic gaze, which have colonised our minds...

During his career, Michael Mann has drawn a singular and innovative line within the Hollywood industry. The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, Revelations, Ali, Collateral, Miami Vice, and even Public Enemies, have reshuffled the cards of American cinema to the...

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...

This is a moving, star-filled account of one of Hollywood's true golden ages as told by a man in the middle of it all. Walter Mirisch's company has produced some of the most entertaining and enduring classics in film history, including ""West Side...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780879101978Author Alain SilverFormat PaperbackPage Count 354Imprint Limelight EditionsPublisher Limelight EditionsSeries LimelightWeight(grams)...

- Explores technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It covers not only how to light, but why. - In-depth coverage of light and color theory, latest technology and equipment, and professional techniques. - A robust...

An in-depth collector's edition featuring material from the long-awaited all-new Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker, including interviews with the cast and crew and exclusive imagery. A behind-the-scenes insight into the Forces behind Star Wars:...

Over 200 artists present their own unique visions of Stranger Things in a stunning, full-color celebration of the runaway hit Netflix series.In honor of Stranger Things, the innovative pop culture enthusiasts at Printed In Bloodare proud to present the...

Icons of Cinema: Baz Luhrmann explores the fascinating and flamboyant career of one of the world's best-loved movie directors. Famous for his lavish style and his stunning portrayal of tragedy and love, Luhrmann is known as Australia's gem and his iconic...

In The Story of Looking, Mark Cousins takes us on a lightning-bright tour - in words and images - through how our looking selves develop over the course of a lifetime, and the ways that looking has changed over the centuries. From great works of art to...

The Short Story of Film is a new and innovative introduction to the art of film-making. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key movies, from superhero blockbusters to indie darlings. The design of the book allows the reader to navigate their way...

When Bob and Dick Sherman-two relatively unknown songwriters-walked onto the Walt Disney Studios lot to pitch a song for Annette Funicello, they had no idea that they'd end up meeting Disney himself or that a few months later they'd be developing the...

THE FRENCH DISPATCH brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th-century French city. It stars Bill Murray, Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Lea Seydoux, Frances...

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,...

Peter Cowie's book chronicles the life and the 60-year film and stage career of Bergman as he wrestles of themes of love, sex and betrayal with the figure of Death hovering overhead.Blending biographical information with critical comment, Cowie presents...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484755747Author Don PeriFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Disney EditionsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 567g

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781629337159Author Peter BrookerFormat HardbackPage Count 242Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781557044068Author Paul Thomas AndersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint Newmarket Press,U.S.Publisher Newmarket Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 376gDimensions(mm)...

Comprehensive and beautifully designed, Grease: The Director's Notebook also includes all new exclusive interviews with the key cast members and crew, including Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta, and Stockard Channing, original script pages, call sheets,...

Winner of the 2020 Peter C. Rollins Book AwardLonglisted for the 2020 Moving Image Book Award by the Kraszna-Krausz FoundationNamed a 2019 Richard Wall Memorial Award Finalist by the Theatre Library AssociationHerman J. (1897-1953) and Joseph L...

The script for The Lobster is accompanied by a poem by Emma Stone, an essay by Ottessa Moshfegh, and behind-the-scenes set photography by Yorgos Lanthimos.Book InformationISBN 9781735911717Author Yorgos LanthimosFormat HardbackPage Count 188Imprint A24...

The official art book for the movie Captain America: Civil War, the 12th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.The 12th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles...

-Offers a practical guide to using the tools of narrative cinema in nonfiction film, focusing on storytelling as it applies to every part of the filmmaking process. -5th edition is updated to include new examples, increased coverage of documentary ethics...