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BioShock and Philosophy by Luke Cuddy (Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA)
RRP: $28.41SciFier: $22.23Considered a sign of the 'coming of age' of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game,... -
Cooklin's Garment Technology for Fashion Designers by Gerry Cooklin
RRP: $55.10SciFier: $49.69Build the knowledge and understanding of garment technology essential to any designer In today's competitive fashion industry, it is essential that designers have a working understanding of garment... -
A Companion to Literature, Film, and Adaptation Deborah Cartmell (De Montford University, UK) 9781118917534
RRP: $74.01SciFier: $71.17This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena... -
A Companion to Early Cinema by Andre Gaudreault (University of Montreal, Canada)
RRP: $74.01SciFier: $72.31A COMPANION TO EARLY CINEMA "This collection of essays by early cinema scholars from Europe and North America offers manifold perspectives on early cinema fiction which perfectly reflect the state of... -
Dressmaking Simplified by Valerie Cock
RRP: $47.48SciFier: $43.68No beginner should be without this book. Paper patterns often give insufficient information, but here clear diagrams and detailed step-by-step instructions provide a method of working which is easy... -
A Companion to German Cinema by Terri Ginsberg (International Council for Middle East Studies, New York, USA)
RRP: $74.01SciFier: $72.31A Companion to German Cinema A Companion to German Cinema regards the shifting terrain of German filmmaking and film studies against their larger social contexts with twenty-two newly commissioned... -
A Companion to Eastern European Cinemas by Aniko Imre (University of Southern California, USA)
SciFier: $106.99A Companion to Eastern European Cinemas showcases twenty-five essays written by established and emerging film scholars that trace the history of Eastern European cinemas and offer an up-to-date... -
World on Film: An Introduction Martha P. Nochimson (Cineaste Magazine) 9781405139793
SciFier: $73.99This uniquely engaging and lively textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to international film, from the golden age of European cinema to the contemporary blockbusters of India and Asia, and... -
Chromatic Cinema by Richard Misek (University of Bristol, UK)
RRP: $203.21SciFier: $186.64Chromatic Cinema Color permeates film and its history, but study of its contribution to film has so far been fragmentary. Chromatic Cinema provides the first wide-ranging historical overview of... -
A Companion to Chinese Cinema by Yingjin Zhang (University of California, San Diego, USA)
RRP: $74.01SciFier: $73.63A Companion to Chinese Cinema is a collection of original essays written by experts in a range of disciplines that provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution and current state of Chinese... -
Classic Questions and Contemporary Film by Dean A. Kowalski (University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, USA)
RRP: $81.61SciFier: $77.79Featuring significant revisions and updates, Classic Questions and Contemporary Film: An Introduction to Philosophy, 2nd Edition uses popular movies as a highly accessible framework for introducing... -
The Fall of the Roman Empire by Martin M. Winkler (George Mason University, USA)
SciFier: $90.52The essays collected in this book present the first comprehensive appreciation of The Fall of the Roman Empire from historical, historiographical, and cinematic perspectives. The book also provides... -
The Hollywood Romantic Comedy by Leger Grindon (Middlebury College, USA)
RRP: $51.21SciFier: $48.30The most up-to-date study of the Hollywood romantic comedy film, from the development of sound to the twenty-first century, this book examines the history and conventions of the genre and surveys the... -
American Film History: Selected Readings, 1960 to the Present Cynthia Lucia (Rider University, USA) 9781118475126
RRP: $79.80SciFier: $76.46From the American underground film to the blockbuster superhero, this authoritative collection of introductory and specialized readings explores the core issues and developments in American cinematic... -
Unraveling French Cinema by T. Jefferson Kline (Boston University, USA)
RRP: $56.91SciFier: $55.02Unraveling French Cinema provides a much needed introduction to the complexities of French film for students, cineastes, and the movie-loving public. Looks at the differences between French and... -
American Film History: Selected Readings, Origins to 1960 Cynthia Lucia (Rider University, USA) 9781118475133
RRP: $79.80SciFier: $78.93This authoritative collection of introductory and specialized readings explores the rich and innovative history of this period in American cinema. Spanning an essential range of subjects from the... -
Science Fiction and Philosophy by Susan Schneider (University of Pennsylvania)
RRP: $36.01SciFier: $26.77Featuring numerous updates and enhancements, Science Fiction and Philosophy, 2nd Edition, presents a collection of readings that utilize concepts developed from science fiction to explore a variety... -
The Expanse and Philosophy by Jeffery L. Nicholas (Providence College, Rhode Island)
RRP: $36.01SciFier: $26.58Enter The Expanse to explore questions of the meaning of human life, the concept of justice, and the nature of humanity, featuring a foreword from author James S.A. Corey The Expanse and Philosophy... -
Guide to Basic Garment Assembly for the Fashion Industry by Jayne Smith
RRP: $53.18SciFier: $51.79Garment assembly is fundamental to the creation of designs. This guide provides fashion students and designers with the knowledge of the techniques and components essential to the assembly of sewn... -
The Hollywood Historical Film Robert Burgoyne (Wayne State University) 9781405146036
RRP: $56.91SciFier: $55.02A comprehensive analysis of the historical film-a popular and controversial genre that's been with us since the early days of cinema-and Hollywood's unique ability to reshape our viewpoints while it... -
Careers in Fashion and Textiles by Helen Goworek (Nottingham Trent University)
RRP: $56.98SciFier: $54.13This book provides an overview of how the industry operates and describes the variety of jobs available. The responsibilities within design, technical and media roles are explained, supported by case... -
Fashion Source Book by Kathryn McKelvey (School of Design at Northumbria University)
RRP: $56.98SciFier: $56.43This comprehensive source book sets out over 1750 working drawings of garments, accessories and their details, which can be used for reference while designing. Each drawing, which may be a... -
Illustrating Fashion by Kathryn McKelvey (School of Design at Northumbria University, Newcastle)
RRP: $56.98SciFier: $44.21In clear and easy-to-follow steps, this highly effective textbook sets out everything that students need to know to produce competent and visually exciting illustrations. It is suitable both for... -
French Animation History Richard Neupert (University of Georgia, USA) 9781444338362
RRP: $226.01SciFier: $217.72French Animation History is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of animation, illuminating the exceptional place France holds within that history. Selected by Choice as an... -
Cult Cinema: An Introduction Ernest Mathijs (University of British Columbia, Canada) 9781405173735
RRP: $56.91SciFier: $56.35Cult Cinema: an Introduction presents the first in-depth academic examination of all aspects of the field of cult cinema, including audiences, genres, and theoretical perspectives. Represents the... -
Cinema and Modernism by David Trotter (University of Cambridge)
RRP: $37.53SciFier: $35.00This study revolutionises our understanding of both literary modernism and early cinema. Trotter draws on the most recent scholarship in English and film studies to demonstrate how central cinema as... -
The Apparel Industry by Richard Jones (Manchester Metropolitan University)
RRP: $75.98SciFier: $60.31This textbook describes the structure of the industry in the UK and globally, and explains the current problems and strategic responses to global shifts in production. The new edition has been... -
Moviegoing in America: A Sourcebook in the History of Film Exhibition Gregory A. Waller (University of Kentucky) 9780631225928
RRP: $85.41SciFier: $79.42Pairing significant research with primary documents, Moviegoing in America charts the evolution of film exhibition and reception as a function of changing patterns of American community, identity,... -
Studying Comics and Graphic Novels by Karin Kukkonen (University of Turku, Finland)
RRP: $41.71SciFier: $40.19This introduction to studying comics and graphic novels is a structured guide to a popular topic. It deploys new cognitive methods of textual analysis and features activities and exercises throughout... -
The Golden Age of Cinema: Hollywood, 1929-1945 Richard Jewell 9781405163729
RRP: $174.71SciFier: $166.36This comprehensive book illuminates the most fertile and exciting period in American film, a time when the studio system was at its peak and movies played a critical role in elevating the spirits of... -
The Golden Age of Cinema: Hollywood, 1929-1945 Richard Jewell 9781405163736
RRP: $62.61SciFier: $61.64This comprehensive book illuminates the most fertile and exciting period in American film, a time when the studio system was at its peak and movies played a critical role in elevating the spirits of... -
Dress Pattern Designing (Classic Edition) by Natalie Bray (Katinka School of DressDesigning, London)
RRP: $79.80SciFier: $70.30The techniques Natalie Bray pioneered and perfected revolutionised dress pattern designing, assisting the rise of the modern fashion industry. Her teaching has had a profound influence on design,... -
100 Years of Spanish Cinema Tatjana Pavlovic (Tulane University) 9781405184199
RRP: $74.01SciFier: $71.52100 Years of Spanish Cinema provides an in-depth look at the most important movements, films, and directors of twentieth-century Spain from the silent era to the present day. A glossary of film... -
The Last of Us and Philosophy by Charles Joshua Horn (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point)
RRP: $34.11SciFier: $25.44Renowned for brilliant gameplay and world-class narrative, The Last of Us raises enduring philosophical questions. Beautiful, thrilling, and tragic, Ellie's story of survival is as philosophical as... -
Postwar Hollywood: 1946-1962 Drew Casper (University of Southern California) 9781405150743
RRP: $178.51SciFier: $169.69Postwar Hollywood is a comprehensive history of the American film industry, from 1946-1962. A comprehensive introductory textbook exploring the unique period in the history of the film industry after... -
What Cinema Is! by Dudley Andrew (Yale University, USA)
RRP: $55.01SciFier: $53.39What Cinema Is! offers an engaging answer to Andre Bazin's famous question, exploring his 'idea of cinema' with a sweeping look back at the near century of Cinema's phenomenal ascendancy. Written by... -
Postwar Hollywood: 1946-1962 Drew Casper (University of Southern California) 9781405150750
SciFier: $74.48Postwar Hollywood is a comprehensive history of the American film industry, from 1946-1962. A comprehensive introductory textbook exploring the unique period in the history of the film industry after... -
The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy: Link Outside the Box Luke Cuddy (Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA) 9781394291014
RRP: $33.25SciFier: $25.06Unlock the Secrets of Hyrule with the Power of Philosophy A groundbreaking and critically acclaimed masterpiece, The Legend of Zelda was released in Japan in 1986. That first entry spawned one of the... -
Cult Cinema: An Introduction Ernest Mathijs (University of British Columbia, Canada) 9781405173742
RRP: $161.41SciFier: $158.00Cult Cinema: an Introduction presents the first in-depth academic examination of all aspects of the field of cult cinema, including audiences, genres, and theoretical perspectives. Represents the... -
Whither Quo Vadis? by Ruth Scodel (University of Michigan, USA)
SciFier: $193.50Whither Quo Vadis? offers an engaging account of how the Roman world and its history are represented in film and the way in which the different adaptations reflect the shifting historical situations...