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King of the Action Thriller: Films from the Mind of Alistair MacLean Brian Hannan 9781476695334
RRP: $54.79SciFier: $49.31Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476695334Author Brian HannanFormat PaperbackPage Count 195Imprint McFarland & Co IncPublisher McFarland & Co Inc -
Kafkaesque Cinema Angelos Koutsourakis 9781474498975
RRP: $47.23SciFier: $42.51For all its familiarity as a widely used term, "Kafkaesque cinema" remains an often-baffling concept that is poorly understood by film scholars. Taking a cue from Jorge Luis Borges' point that Kafka has modified our conception of past and future artists,... -
Liminal Noir in Classical World Cinema Elyce Helford 9781474498159
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $33.96While few can deny its incalculable influence on popular filmmaking during and after World War II, film noir has been and remains one of the most contentious categories of cinema, involving more debates than consensus about what constitutes a noir. This... -
Contemporary Thai Horror Film: A Monstrous Hybrid Mary Ainslie 9781474484466
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $34.00This book focuses on the most significant and dominant characteristic of Thai cinema throughout its history: the Thai incarnation of the horror genre and the central role this plays in Thailand's film industry. Tracing the development of Thai cinema... -
Transgressive Art Films: Extremity, Ethics, and Controversial Images of Sex and Violence Oliver Kenny 9781474483940
RRP: $47.23SciFier: $41.66Transgressive Art Films offers a holistic approach to the way we consider controversial and extreme cinema not just as individual or grouped texts for analysis but as artefacts that ought to be considered within a complex network of social factors... -
The Films of Pawe? Pawlikowski Elzbieta Ostrowska 9781399532655
RRP: $179.55SciFier: $167.21Recognised as one of the most significant contemporary directors, Pawe? Pawlikowski achieved global acclaim with the Academy Award-winning Ida (2013). ReFocus: The Films of Pawe? Pawlikowski is the first book-length study of the director's illustrious... -
Resistance in Indian Documentary Film: Aesthetics, Culture and Practice Shweta Kishore 9781399525671
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $34.00While sizable literature exists on the themes, issues and voices that constitute resistance in historical Indian documentary cinema, less is known about contemporary modes of resistance in Indian documentary. This volume identifies languages and... -
The Films of Larisa Shepitko Lida Oukaderova 9781399524049
RRP: $47.23SciFier: $42.51Despite the brief span of her directorial career, lasting from 1963 to 1979, the Soviet Ukrainian director Larisa Shepitko produced a remarkable body of work, one that received an expansive national and international attention and led her to winning the... -
Filming Death: End-Of-Life Documentary Cinema Outi Hakola 9781399523271
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $34.00End-of-life documentaries have proliferated in the 21st century as various organisations, institutions, journalists, independent filmmakers, and members of the public have wanted to give death and dying a face in the public discussion. Each documentary... -
Armchair Cinema: A History of Feature Films on British Television, 1929-1981 Sheldon Hall 9781399520140
RRP: $56.68SciFier: $51.01Since broadcast television first emerged as a serious alternative to the cinema, more people have seen films on TV than by any other means. Feature films originally made for the big screen were initially withheld from TV by the film industry in the... -
Tim Burton: The Complete Unofficial Guide Olly Richards 9781529447163
RRP: $28.33SciFier: $22.77Dive into the whimsical, surreal and often macabre world of one of cinema's most unique visionaries. From his early days animating for Disney to earning cult-classic status, Tim Burton's trajectory in film is nothing short of extraordinary.In this book,... -
Long Take Akira Kurosawa 9781517903299
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $34.00A multifaceted portrait of the great Japanese director For years, Akira Kurosawa resisted writing about himself. "It would turn out to be nothing but talk about movies," he said. "In other words, take myself, subtract movies, and the result is zero."... -
Between the Stage and the Audience: The Theatre of the Oppressed from the Joker's Perspective Dana Moree 9788024660578
RRP: $45.36SciFier: $40.82A guide to "theater of the oppressed" from the perspective of drama leader and audience collaborator-the joker. What is the theater of the oppressed-the theatrical forms arising in the 1970s that blur the line between performer and spectator? What is its... -
Mapping Taiwanese Cinema, 2008-20: Environments, Poetics, Practice Christopher Brown 9781474478281
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $34.00Apologies 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,... -
Channel 4 and the British Film Industry, 1982-1998 Laura Mayne 9781474437288
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $34.00This monograph offers the first ever comprehensive study of Channel 4's film production, distribution and broadcasting activities and represents a significant contribution to British cinema and television history. The importance of Channel 4 to the... -
Beyond Realism: Naturalist Film in Theory and Practice Robert Singer 9781474426343
RRP: $47.23SciFier: $42.51Apologies 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,... -
French Westerns: On the Frontier of Film Genre and French Cinema Timothy Scheie 9781399520386
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $34.00The production of films that may be called both 'French' and 'western' spans the history of cinema, and includes the films by celebrated stars and directors. However, with the exception of early silent production, French westerns are overlooked in... -
Historical Media Memories of the Rwandan Genocide: Documentaries, Films, and Television News Tommy Gustafsson 9781399517348
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $34.00The Rwandan genocide is the second most audio-visually recreated genocide after the Holocaust, with approximately 200 films and documentaries produced in 39 countries between 1994 and 2021. Historical Media Memories of the Rwandan Genocide studies the... -
The Films of Agnieszka Holland Elzbieta Ostrowska 9781399514682
RRP: $47.23SciFier: $42.51The Films of Agnieszka Holland is the first monograph devoted to the internationally most famous Polish filmmaker, a three times Oscar nominee and the recipient of numerous film festival prizes. It examines her rich, original oeuvre, which ranges from... -
The Films of Yim Soon-Rye Molly Kim 9781399513074
RRP: $37.78SciFier: $33.96Korean cinema, though currently established as one of the most successful international film industries, has never been a fair ground for women filmmakers. Amidst the heavily male dominated Korean cinema and the film industry, Yim has consistently... -
The Films of Bigas Luna Santiago Fouz-Hernandez 9780719090431
RRP: $189.00SciFier: $170.10The films of Bigas Luna is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema,... -
The Heart of Your Script: The Insider's Guide to Writing the Difficult Middle Section of a Screenplay Ted Wilkes (Regent's University London, UK) 9781839028106
RRP: $41.56SciFier: $37.40While there are many guides to screenwriting, none of them tackle the specific difficulties of writing the tricky mid-section of the screenplay. The Heart of Your Script reveals the six key elements that are crucial for ensuring an emotionally satisfying... -
Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation Ian Failes 9781419784019
RRP: $94.50SciFier: $85.05A spectacular celebration of the first 50 years of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the award-winning visual effects house behind the Star Wars saga, Indiana Jones, E.T., Terminator 2, and Jurassic ParkIndustrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation is... -
Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - The Road to Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War - The Art of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Eleni Roussos 9781803368542
Titan BooksRRP: $66.15SciFier: $59.54The official art book for the characters that come together in the movie Avengers: Infinity War, the 18th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.The 18th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic... -
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Official Story of the Film John Walsh 9781835413852
Titan BooksRRP: $75.58SciFier: $68.02Official retrospective companion book to the 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, featuring high-resolution screen grabs, behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with key cast and crew.When The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released in 1974, it... -
Caligula: The Official Story of the Film Thomas Negovan 9781835413869
Titan BooksRRP: $75.58SciFier: $68.02The official retrospective for controversial erotic historical drama Caligula, written by Gore Vidal and directed by Tinto Brass.Tracing Caligula's difficult production and the various cuts released, from the 1979 cut distributed by producer and... -
Night of the Living Dead: The Official Story of the Film Simon Braund 9781835414019
Titan BooksRRP: $75.58SciFier: $68.02The official retrospective of one of cinema's most important films - Night of the Living Dead.The full story of the first "zombie" movie, the 1968 George A. Romero cult film that denoted the birth of modern horror genre.Released in 1968, George A... -
F1: The Movie: The Movie Mark Salisbury 9781595911506
RRP: $73.11SciFier: $65.79Apologies 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,... -
Producing 101: A Practical Guide to Hands-On Film & TV Producing Liz Gill 9781032879796
RRP: $68.02SciFier: $64.18Apologies 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,... -
Film as Argument: The Secret to Feature Film Storytelling Darren Paul Fisher 9781978841147
RRP: $189.00SciFier: $156.19If 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... -
The Crow: The Definitive History Jeff Bond 9781835413906
Titan BooksRRP: $75.58SciFier: $68.02The ultimate guide to the making of cult classic film The Crow, featuring new interviews with filmmakers, behind-the-scenes imagery, and highlighting its enduring legacy.Take a deep dive into the making of the iconic 1994 film The Crow, exploring its... -
Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Black Panther: The Art of the Movie Eleni Roussos 9781803368528
Titan BooksRRP: $66.15SciFier: $59.54The official art book for the movie Black Panther, the 17th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.The 17th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published... -
Swedish Film Feminism: Between Grassroots Movements and Welfare Policies Dr Ingrid Ryberg (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) 9781350186316
RRP: $160.65SciFier: $144.59Drawing on rich archival materials, this open access book offers the first in-depth historical account of the feminist film movement in Sweden in the 1970s. Ingrid Ryberg makes an important contribution to feminist film studies by providing detailed case... -
Without Empathy by MK Raghavendra (Freelance Film Scholar)
RRP: $170.01SciFier: $155.66Irony and the satirical impulse in cinema have gradually lost favor, mockery increasingly more selective in its choice of targets. As Linda Hutcheon notes, irony is becoming a problematic mode of expression in the 21st century. The book examines,... -
Essay Film and Narrative Techniques by Kiki Tianqi Yu (University of Nottingham Ningbo China)
RRP: $170.01SciFier: $155.66The collection explores various methods of screen-writing for essay film, through a diverse set of reflections and analyses of canonical and unconventional approaches of essay filmmaking. It includes contributions from filmmakers and practice-led... -
At the Movies, Film Reviewing, and Screenwriting by Steven Maras (University of Western Australia, Australia)
RRP: $170.01SciFier: $155.41This book examines film reviewing and screenwriting as key sites of cultural mediation, providing new insights on the relationship between criticism and reviewing, as well as the way reviewers handle concepts of story, dialogue, and narrative. ... -
Mastering Screenplay Form and Style Mick Hurbis-Cherrier (Hunter College, City University of New York, USA) 9781138666429
RRP: $75.58SciFier: $70.44Mastering Screenplay Form and Style shows you how professional screenwriters actually write scripts. This reference manual explores all aspects of the form, from essential format requirements to the expressive, literary qualities of screenplay language... -
Mediating Presence: Immersive Experience Design Workbook for UX Designers, Filmmakers, Artists, and Content Creators Peter Zakrzewski 9781032580838
RRP: $68.02SciFier: $63.84Mediating Presence: Immersive Experience Design Workbook for UX Designers, Filmmakers, Artists, and Content Creators provides the foundation for a broader understanding of the impact of XR as the next medium. The methods presented draw from a wide range... -
Broadcast Writing: Dramas, Comedies, and Documentaries Ken Dancyger (Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, NY, USA) 9781032621852
RRP: $52.90SciFier: $48.29Broadcast Writing (1991) looks at the tools necessary for writers to find and develop stories for radio and television. Through the use of numerous original examples, the reader learns to shape ideas into well-developed scripts. It addresses the... -
The Spectral West by Keith McDonald
RRP: $151.20SciFier: $138.93This book considers the presence of the supernatural and Gothic elements of the Western on screen. These dark and sinister undertones often exist in Western narratives to draw attention to the ever-present issue of death and its haunting resonance and at...