Reference Books

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087992563Author Scott V PalmerFormat HardbackPage Count 150Imprint IngramSparkPublisher IngramSparkWeight(grams) 449gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798887712390Author James L NeibaurFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 544gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781088089422Author Scott V PalmerFormat HardbackPage Count 122Imprint IngramSparkPublisher IngramSparkWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 11mm

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,...

John Carradine, Jamie Lee Curtis, Boris Karloff, Bella Lugosi, Jack Palance and Vincent Price are just a few of the 80 horror film stars that are covered in this major standard reference work.Book InformationISBN 9780786410521Author Michael R...

The late jazz tenor saxophonist, Stan Getz, was born in 1927. Getz was influenced by the big bands during World War II and later was a major influence himself until his death in 1991. Some of the musical territory that is covered includes his time with...

While there are many books that attempt to teach people how to act, there are few books that show aspiring actors what it takes to succeed as a working professional. The Professional Actor's Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call provides struggling...

The first film featuring Charlie Chan, ""The House Without a Key"", appeared in 1925. Forty-seven films and six Charlies later, the series still delights audiences. Charlie Chan connoisseurs cite a variety of reasons for the honorable detective's...

There has been a tremendous amount of renewed interest in the output of Britain's Hammer Films. But there remain a great number of worthwhile British horror films, made at the same time by other companies that have received little attention. The author...

This guide details the entire process of creating and selling a horror movie, from rough outline to film distribution. The author draws on his experience writing and directing micro-budget movies to show aspiring filmmakers how to create horror films and...

Often forgotten among the actors, directors, producers and others associated with filmmaking, art directors are responsible for making movies visually appealing to audiences. As such they sometimes make the difference between a hit and a bomb.This...

Many movie genres developed during the silent era, but none was as lasting as comedies. Actors and actresses stood in front of crude, hand-cranked cameras and invented a style that made people laugh and forget their troubles.This is a comprehensive...

The Arthurian legends are a crucial part of Western culture and literature. With their enduring themes, archetypal characters, and complex plots, it is not surprising that the stories of Camelot should find their way into films and television programs...

Edward G. Robinson, a 1930s cinema icon, had an acting career that spanned over 60 years. After a brush with silent films, he rose to true celebrity status in sound feature films and went on to take part in radio and television performances, then back to...

Cynical news hounds, grumbling editors, snooping television newscasters, inquisitive foreign correspondents, probing newsreel cameramen, and a host of others - all can be found in this reference work to Hollywood's version of journalism: from the early...

Garbo talked, Gilbert self-destructed and Chaplin refused - that's about all many people know about silent film actors who faced the transition into talking pictures. Yes, Greta Garbo's talkie debut was successful, John Gilbert's was disastrous, and...

Unlike traditional animation techniques that use specialized 3D animation software, machinima --a term derived from the words ""machine"" and ""cinema""--records the action in real-time interactive 3D environments, such as those found in video games, to...

When movie fans talk about their favorite films, they most often mention one or two particular scenes that spurred their adoration. This witty and engaging volume catalogs more than 500 of the most memorable scenes in movie history. Organized by theme,...

Examines representations of the Holocaust, Holocaust survivors and their descendants in animated documentaries The book is the first comprehensive analysis of animated Holocaust documentaries Analyses films that were not researched before Discusses...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798390490327Author Will MendesFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 77gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798390490310Author Will MendesFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 77gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798390490297Author Anon-Y-MooseFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798201537159Author Tom ChapmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Tom ChapmanPublisher Tom ChapmanWeight(grams) 290gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798215853139Author John FoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint John FoxPublisher John FoxWeight(grams) 259gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798201456832Author Tom ChapmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Tom ChapmanPublisher Tom ChapmanWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 9mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798889921660Author Patricio TarantinoFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Trl BooksPublisher Trl BooksWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 18mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798887711034Author Chris StrodderFormat HardbackPage Count 478Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 803gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

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 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 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 9798379011451Author Will MendesFormat PaperbackPage Count 78Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780814139097Author William V. CostanzoFormat PaperbackPage Count 329Imprint National Council of Teachers of EnglishPublisher National Council of Teachers of...

Provides the first scholarly examination of Finnish studio system Provides an approach that is both sensitive to the specific characteristics of Finnish studio system and applicable to small nation cinema industries in general Considers practically...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781474441117Author Craig Ian MannFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Edinburgh University PressPublisher Edinburgh University Press

The unprecedented increase in lesbian representation over the past two decades has, paradoxically, coincided with queer theory's radical transformation of the study of sexuality. In Lesbian Cinema after Queer Theory, Clara Bradbury-Rance argues that this...

A comprehensive study of Raymond Bellour, one of the most important foundational theorists of Film StudiesOne of the most influential figures in French film philosophy, Raymond Bellour's interests range across cinema, art, literature and philosophy, and...

Examines the history of early cinema in Scotland from its inception in 1896 until the 1930sThe popularity of cinema and cinema-going in Scotland was exceptional. By 1929 Glasgow had 127 cinemas, and by 1939 it claimed more cinema seats per capita than...

As Hollywood entered the sound era, it was rightly determined that the same public fascinated by the novelty of the talkie would be dazzled by the spectacle of a song and dance film. In 1929 and 1930, film musicals became the industry's most lucrative...

Offers an important insight into the formative moments of transnational film culture in Australia Provides vibrant textual studies of under-evaluated Australian international pictures Develops an understanding of international film production in the...

Several Latin American films ('Amores Perros', 'Y Tu Mama Tambien', 'Cidade de Deus', 'Central do Brasil', 'Nueve Reinas', 'El Hijo de la Novia') enjoyed an unprecedented level of critical and commercial success in the world film market. These films were...