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Just as BDL's bestselling All the Songs series-which has over 400,000 copies in print-presents a comprehensive, song-by-song view of major bands and music history, Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Stories Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short...

An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, featuring rare and previously unseen production art and new and exclusive interviews. Forty years ago, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan saw Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise crew face one...

Over the 50 incredible years of Star Trek TV shows and movies, the franchise has produced many stand-out villains. Collected here are features on some of the very best - or worst - villains and classic interviews with the actors who portrayed them...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781560256984Author Simon DoonanFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Thunder's Mouth PressPublisher Thunder's Mouth PressWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 252mm...

Oscar-winning production designer Peter Lamont worked behind the scenes on 18 lames Bond films, beginning with the 1960s classics starring Sean Connery and George Lazenby. From the 1980s onwards he was the production designer of the films starring Roger...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941220436Author Makoto ShinkaiFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Vertical Inc.Publisher Vertical Inc.Weight(grams) 628g

The 50-year history of Star Trek, as told by the people who were there - every cast member interviewed. From the vaults of Star Trek Magazine, we celebrate with classic archive interviews with every lead cast member, from William Shatner to Patrick...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101971024Author David ThomsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593937942Author Gary Vitacco-RoblesFormat PaperbackPage Count 722Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 948gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681888842Author Jennifer M. WoodFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Weldon OwenPublisher Weldon Owen

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945604591Author Scott V PalmerFormat HardbackPage Count 358Imprint Cypress Hills PressPublisher Cypress Hills PressWeight(grams) 1080gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345501295Author J.W. RinzlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1928gDimensions(mm) 264mm...

For almost a century, movie fans have been riveted by the Academy Awards and the stars who have won Oscars. 50 Oscar Nights takes readers behind the scenes of Hollywood's most storied awards show through new and exclusive interviews with dozens of A-list...

Animation is one of the hottest and most creative areas of film-making today . During his more than 40 years in the business, Richard Williams has been one of the true innovators, and serves as the link between the golden age of animation by hand and the...

A deluxe book dedicated to the hit live-action series Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, streaming on Disney+, including character profiles, plots, settings, and behind-the-scenes features. A deluxe book dedicated to the hit live-action series Star...

Wes Anderson is the most influential comedic voice from the past two decades of American cinema. A true auteur, his intimate involvement in each of his films; Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The...

'A fascinating polemic' Sunday Times 'A powerful, sobering and vital work' The Mail on Sunday 'A page-turning read, peppered with humour' Sight & Sound'A must read' Edgar WrightA call to arms from Empire magazine's 'geek queen', Helen O'Hara, that...

1977 saw the release of a space fantasy like no other: Star Wars. With this Celebration Special, go behind the scenes to discover how this timeless classic was created. See the original version of the story that never made it to film; learn how George...

- The only book focusing on hand drafting for film and TV that is approachable and fully illustrated throughout with step-by-step instructions. - Covers all four types of drafting projection: isometric, oblique, orthographic and axonometric. - New...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615932825Author Pilar AlessandraFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions

The behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film's original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of...

Let acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe take you on an unforgettable journey across Middle-earth, from Bag End to Mordor, in this richly illustrated sketchbook fully of previously unseen artwork, anecdotes and meditations on Middle-earth. ...

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...

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...

Making movies is the most exciting way to earn a living and it is not surprising that media and film studies remain the most popular courses at colleges across the western world. A short film provides an opportunity for elliptical, poetic, condensed...

Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water. Packed with hundreds of stunning images and written in collaboration with the filmmakers themselves, uncover the incredible creative and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615932665Author Maureen A. RyanFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams)...

Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created with Alien: Covenant, a new chapter in the groundbreaking Alien franchise.The crew of the colony ship Covenant discover what they think is an uncharted paradise, but it is actually a dark, dangerous world,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345477620Author Jason FryFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1021gDimensions(mm) 276mm * 218mm...

A Newly Revised Edition of the Go-To Guide for Any Animation Artist!"Your Career in Animation is the most comprehensive and valuable book on animation careers that you'll ever need." -Bill Plympton, Animator / Producer Whether you want to break into the...

Explore the "Wars" in Star Wars as never before!Enter a galaxy ravaged by conflict and discover the complete story of the epic struggles that define the Star Wars movies. This ambitious book presents major galactic conflicts from an in-world "historical"...

In this first special collection celebrating the Star Wars phenomenon, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill's very first Star Wars interviews are revealed, George Lucas discusses his surprising plans for the spin-off Star Wars fiction and more...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615933211Author Judith WestonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions

Narrative complexity is a trend in contemporary cinema. Since the late 1990s there has been a palpable increase in complex storytelling in movies. But how and why do complex movies create perplexity and confusion? How do we engage with these challenges?...

The background music on a film can make or break the audience experience. Imagine the shower scene in Psycho without the shrieking violins or Jaws without the ominous notes that portend the shark's attack! Musical accompaniment helps create atmosphere...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948174404Author Red RileyFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Topix Media LabPublisher Topix Media LabWeight(grams) 441gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 22mm

The making of the Star Wars saga, as told by the cast and crew. In this third special collection celebrating the Star Wars phenomenon, the appeal of intergalactic supervillain Darth Vader, writer Lawrence Kasdan share secrets of the creative process on...

A deluxe collector's edition exploring the second season of the acclaimed Star Wars TV show, now streaming on Disney+. This special edition celebrates the action-packed second season of The Mandalorian by producers Jon Favereau and Dave Filoni, and...

The making of the Star Wars saga, as told by the cast and crew. The very best features and interviews from Star Wars Insider--the official magazine of the Star Wars saga! Adam Driver discusses the making of The Force Awakens and his performance as Kylo...

Welcome to the jungle. The origin of one of cinema's most beloved and most fearsome monsters is explained in Kong: Skull Island. This official companion to the blockbuster movie features the breath-taking art, storyboards, designs, and set photos that...