Reference Books

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781684818549Author Adnan VirkFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Mango MediaPublisher Mango MediaDimensions(mm) 215mm * 139mm * 12mm

A 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."...

It was a scene that had many names: some original members referred to themselves as punks, others, new romantics, new wavers, the bats or the morbids. 'Goth' did not gain lexical currency until the late 1980s. But no matter what term was used, 'postpunk'...

A deluxe, fully illustrated look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. This collection of hardcover books features a behind the scenes guide to the making of the original Star...

If I want to send a message I'll call Western Union. This famous line has been attributed to various movie moguls yet while these moguls ruled the Hollywood studio system movies were in the midst of a golden age of dialogue. Films included more...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780879100810Author Robert VaughnFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Limelight EditionsPublisher Limelight EditionsSeries LimelightWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087893167Author Scott V PalmerFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Cypress Hills PressPublisher Cypress Hills PressWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Ride the Korean wave (Hallyu) of cinema and explore the most exciting and captivating films in the world today.From smash hits like Parasite to cult favorites Oldboy, The Handmaiden, and Train to Busan, Korean cinema has revolutionized the film industry...

This thoroughly updated and revised critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan's most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut...

The Encyclopedia of Early Cinema, now in a new paperback edition, is a unique one-volume reference work which explores the first 25 years of cinema's development, from the early 1890s to the mid-1910s. These early years of the history of cinema have...

Few mainstream filmmakers have as pronounced a disregard for the supposed rules of filmmaking as Martin Scorsese. His inventiveness displays a reaction against the "right" way to make a movie, frequently eschewing traditional cinematic language in favor...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865478978Author Richard WilliamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 392Imprint Faber and Faber IncPublisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Robert S. McNamara is one of modern America's most controversial figures. His opinions, policies, and actions have led to a firestorm of debate, ignited most recently by Errol Morris's Academy Award-winning film, The Fog of War. In the companion book,...

From the birth of cinema in the 1890s to the global box office today, women directors have had to work hard to tell their stories. Although they make up a small percentage of current filmmakers, their contributions to the cinematic arts are both...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781581152241Author Vincent LoBruttoFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Allworth Press,U.S.Publisher Allworth Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 297g

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781649705389Author Scott PalmerFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Cypress Hills PressPublisher Cypress Hills Press

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781629331430Author William R ChemerkaFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint BearManor MediaPublisher BearManor MediaWeight(grams) 726gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615933648Author Scott BillupsFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions

Rocliffe Notes is a compendium for screenwriters and filmmakers which brings together tips and opinions from over 140 film and TV industry professionals, and provides a step-by-step, common-sense guide on how writers and writer-directors can best present...

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

Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing (1989) is one of the most popular and celebrated examples of the African-American new black film wave. Set during the hottest day of a hot summer in New York City, the film's ensemble cast, including Lee himself,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780988446892Author Tom SaviniFormat PaperbackPage Count 286Imprint Authormike InkPublisher Authormike InkWeight(grams) 669gDimensions(mm) 280mm * 216mm * 15mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781557832269Author Dylan ThomasFormat HardbackPage Count 448Imprint Applause Theatre Book PublishersPublisher Hal Leonard CorporationSeries Applause Books

In state and public discussion about war and conflict, figures of transgression such as deserters, pacifist and emigrants are often marginalised, but they also play a key role in rethinking cultural and national identity in the wake of military violence...

"Movie Speak won't guarantee you a job, but having a knowledge of the industry terms will fool everyone into thinking you own the place." - Steven Spielberg "Finally a book that celebrates the process-the dynamic web of people, technique, and...

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,...

Pithy put-downs, hard-boiled snarlings, words of love and regret... All the Best Lines presents 500 memorable movie quotes, embracing both one-liners ('My name is Pussy Galore') and slices of snappy dialogue from pictures as diverse as When Harry Met...

From the books and movies that inspired George Lucas to imagine the EStar WarsE universe to early screenplay drafts that were never filmed to short biographies of many people who made key contributions to the movies' success EStar Wars FAQE explores...

With a twist on the practical movie-making genre, This Is How You Make a Movie brings the subject to life by explaining the terms and processes through the films you know and love. Using key scenes from some of the best-loved movies of all time, Tim...

Just what is 'independent' cinema? D. K. Holm aims to define a term all too carelessly used both by media commentators and marketers, and distinguish it from categories such as avant-garde, underground, experimental or 'art' films, with which it is often...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615932870Author Steve KaplinFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions

This is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the roles of cinematographers in terms of using aspect ratios and framing in films. This book offers a fresh look on the processes associated with the creative side of filmmaking and the use of cinematic...

The action adventure 300: Rise of an Empire is the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2007 international blockbuster 300.Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes, 300: Rise of an Empire is produced by Gianni Nunnari, Mark Canton, Zack Snyder,...

'Terrific! With a dynamically deft touch, Philip Gefter chronicles how a uniquely volatile mix of timing, talent, pressure, and passion turned a landscape-altering play into a cinematic detonation. Savor this juicy bit of time travel, because we'll never...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643708713Author Scott V PalmerFormat HardbackPage Count 354Imprint Cypress Hills PressPublisher Cypress Hills PressWeight(grams) 830gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

In this authoritative volume, writer and historian Scott Tracy Griffin traces the development of the history-making Tarzan franchise, from the motion-picture industry's early silent and serials, through the high point of the Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer era...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476686813Author Roberto CurtiFormat PaperbackPage Count 414Imprint McFarland & Co IncPublisher McFarland & Co Inc

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780595379828Author Paul TalbotFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint iUniversePublisher iUniverseWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087868325Author Scott V PalmerFormat HardbackPage Count 202Imprint IngramSparkPublisher IngramSparkWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 18mm

Go behind the scenes with the producer of Father of the Bride to learn all the skills necessary to be a top Hollywood producer. As former co-president of Dolly Parton's production company, Sandollar, and as a successful independent producer, Carol Baum...