Horror Film Reader
ISBN: 9780879102975 / Angielski / Miękka / 332 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Containing essays from the 1950s alongside contemporary writing, this reader explores the development of the genre of the horror film from the days of the silent movie, right up to the end of the 20th century with consideration of films such as Scream 3.
Containing essays from the 1950s alongside contemporary writing, this reader explores the development of the genre of the horror film from the days of...
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93,56 zł |
Film Noir Reader: The Crucial Films and Themes
ISBN: 9780879103057 / Angielski / Miękka / 338 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. (Limelight). The earlier Film Noir Readers, which now boast a combined sale of well over 30,000 copies, have all quite deliberately conveyed a sweeping overview of the classic period, demonstrating how broad and inclusive noir movies are. Film Noir Reader 4 moves in a different direction. Its purpose is to identify the key films and motifs of noir and to analyze in depth the prototypical pictures that, while vivid examples of certain cinematic themes, bend and break their molds to find new ways to enthrall and frighten us. Like its predecessors, Film Noir Reader 4 is generously illustrated...
(Limelight). The earlier Film Noir Readers, which now boast a combined sale of well over 30,000 copies, have all quite deliberately conveyed a sweepin...
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95,42 zł |
A Beautiful Fairy Tale: The Life of Actress Lois Moran
ISBN: 9780879103125 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Coming of age in Paris in the 1920s, film and stage actress Lois Moran was a rumoured paramour of writer F Scott Fitzgerald and the inspiration for the character of Rosemary in his Tender Is the Night. As a young girl, Lois moved to Paris with her mother and thrived in the artistic and literary glow of the city. She danced with the National Paris Opera at age 14 and also was cast in two French films. Samuel Goldwyn, on a European tour in search of new talent, saw her work, was impressed, and cast her in what would become one of the best-known films of the era. With her performance as Laurel,...
Coming of age in Paris in the 1920s, film and stage actress Lois Moran was a rumoured paramour of writer F Scott Fitzgerald and the inspiration for th...
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124,53 zł |
Cinema of Obsession: Erotic Fixation and Love Gone Wrong in the Movies
ISBN: 9780879103477 / Angielski / Miękka / 410 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Cinema of Obsession traces the history of obsessive love and erotic fixation. Seminal works of obsession, The Blue Angel, Peter Ibbetson, and Phantom of the Opera are seen as setting the groundwork for films that follow. The book defines and surveys examples of the explosive nature of amour fou, issues of male control (no matter how tenuous), and the fugitive couple - love on the run - in such films as Romeo and Juliet, Last Tango in Paris, Vertigo, Basic Instinct, and Wild at Heart. Male masochism is explored through film noirs, including Criss Cross, The Killers, Gilda, and The Postman...
Cinema of Obsession traces the history of obsessive love and erotic fixation. Seminal works of obsession, The Blue Angel, Peter Ibbetson, and Phantom ...
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103,91 zł |
Hollywood Winners and Losers: From A to Z
ISBN: 9780879103514 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The ultimate film reference (and trivia) book, Hollywood Winners and Losers features almost 900 separate entries for every actor and actress ever to be nominated for an Academy Award. From icons to would-be superstars and the forgotten faces that had only a moment in the sun, every personality is listed here along with their best-known films, real names, bios, and little-known facts. More than just a reference guide or "bet-settler," this is a perennial coffee-table read, perfect for film fans of all ages. It simply cannot be beat.
The ultimate film reference (and trivia) book, Hollywood Winners and Losers features almost 900 separate entries for every actor and actress ever to b...
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83,12 zł |
Up Periscope Yellow: The Making of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine
ISBN: 9780879109929 / Angielski / Twarda / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. (Limelight). Al Brodax was the producer and co-author of the ground-breaking animated film, Yellow Submarine . In this book he recalls a frenzied, madcap escapade that came to be reflected in an enduring piece of screen history. In addition to Al and The Beatles, the "cast" included more than a dozen animators, platoons of inkers, background artists, soundmen, cameramen, and various essential expediters. They produced, aside from the film, more than a dozen pregnancies and one or two marriages. This generously illustrated book is a special gift to fans of the Beatles, of Yellow Submarine and...
(Limelight). Al Brodax was the producer and co-author of the ground-breaking animated film, Yellow Submarine . In this book he recalls a frenzied, mad...
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145,53 zł |
American Cinematographer Manual 9th Ed. Vol. I
ISBN: 9780935578317 / Angielski / Miękka / 478 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This newly revised edition of the American Cinematographer Film Manual, edited by Stephen Burum, ASC, continues to be the standard, providing fully updated, comprehensive coverage of cinematography from production to post.
This newly revised edition of the American Cinematographer Film Manual, edited by Stephen Burum, ASC, continues to be the standard, providing fully up...
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232,62 zł |
American Cinematographer Manual 9th Ed. Vol. II
ISBN: 9780935578324 / Angielski / Miękka / 462 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This newly revised edition of the American Cinematographer Film Manual, edited by Stephen Burum, ASC, continues to be the standard, providing fully updated, comprehensive coverage of cinematography from production to post.
This newly revised edition of the American Cinematographer Film Manual, edited by Stephen Burum, ASC, continues to be the standard, providing fully up...
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186,05 zł |
The Great Movie Musical Trivia Book
ISBN: 9781557832221 / Angielski / Miękka / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. (Applause Books). "If you're a fan of the celluloid musical, get ready you are about to have one terrific time." Shirley Jones "It's here. The perfect gift for anyone who likes a good movie musical ... This is complete coverage: from stats through awards, to fun dirt on ten of everyone's favorite movies. It grabs you and you can't quit nibbling." 4-Front "Kurtti challenges even the most astute music fan." Edge . Includes more than 100 photos
(Applause Books). "If you're a fan of the celluloid musical, get ready you are about to have one terrific time." Shirley Jones "It's here. The perfect...
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70,48 zł |
The Collected Works of Harold Clurman
ISBN: 9781557832641 / Angielski / Miękka / 1122 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A collection of commentaries, reviews and articles by Harold Clurman, director and theatre critic. Clurman was founder of the Group Theatre and he directed Wedding (with Julie Harris), Golden Boy by Clifford Odets and Incident at Vichy by Arthur Miller.
A collection of commentaries, reviews and articles by Harold Clurman, director and theatre critic. Clurman was founder of the Group Theatre and he dir...
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116,38 zł |
Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making
ISBN: 9781557832771 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. (Applause Acting Series). A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to Kermit the Frog, Michael Caine is uniquely qualified to provide his view of making movies. This new revised and expanded edition features great photos throughout, with chapters on: Preparation, In Front of the Camera Before You Shoot, The Take, Characters, Directors, On Being a Star, and much more. "Remarkable material ... A treasure ... I'm not going to be looking at performances quite the same way ... FASCINATING " Gene Siskel
(Applause Acting Series). A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to Kermit the Frog, Mich...
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Best in Show: The Films of Christopher Guest and Company
ISBN: 9781557836090 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Considering the singular focus and feel of Guest's documentary-style comedies, this book documents the method behind Guest's approach to writing and directing movies, particularly the efficacy of the mockumentary format and his step-by-step process of improvisation. It also examines Guest's career as a whole, and the influences and experiences that
Considering the singular focus and feel of Guest's documentary-style comedies, this book documents the method behind Guest's approach to writing and d...
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83,12 zł |
Mercy in Her Eyes: The Films of Mira Nair
ISBN: 9781557836496 / Angielski / Miękka / 322 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The author examines the films of acclaimed Indian-born, Harvard-educated filmmaker Mira Nair, a unique voice in cinema and one of the few female directors who has made it to the top of her profession.
The author examines the films of acclaimed Indian-born, Harvard-educated filmmaker Mira Nair, a unique voice in cinema and one of the few female direc...
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78,96 zł |
Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects
ISBN: 9781573561679 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the earliest stop-motion photography in 1899's Cinderella to computer-generated wizardry in the latest Star Wars movie, special effects have thrilled movie audiences for more than a century. "The Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects" is a 5-star fan favorite that explains the magic behind these cinematic devices. This A-to-Z encyclopedia unveils the latest techniques and gadgetry inside a comprehensive reference work about the history of special effects. Entries on computer techniques, movie secrets, and the geniuses who have brought the magic to the big screen make this single... From the earliest stop-motion photography in 1899's Cinderella to computer-generated wizardry in the latest Star Wars movie, special effects have t... |
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565,13 zł |
The New Historical Dictionary of the American Film Industry
ISBN: 9781578860159 / Angielski / Miękka / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a what's what of the history of filmmaking not only in Hollywood but throughout the United States. Over 750 entries document the history of studios, production companies and distributors, and provide complete information on technical innovations, genres, industry terms, and organizations.
This is a what's what of the history of filmmaking not only in Hollywood but throughout the United States. Over 750 entries document the history of st...
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220,37 zł |
Skinflicks: The Inside Story of the X-Rated Video Industry
ISBN: 9781587211843 / Angielski / Miękka / 452 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Feedback: The Video Data Bank Catalog of Video Art and Artist Interviews
ISBN: 9781592131822 / Angielski / Twarda / 350 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Founded in 1976 at the inception of the media arts movement, the Video Data Bank is the leading resource in the United States for videotapes by and about contemporary artists. The collections include seminal works that, seen as a whole, describe the development of video as an art form originating in the late 1960s and continuing to the present. The first printed catalog of the Video Data Bank's complete holdings, Feedback offers readers essays on the history of media arts, the Video Data Bank, video activism, experimental performance art, and the On Art and Artists Collection. It includes 325...
Founded in 1976 at the inception of the media arts movement, the Video Data Bank is the leading resource in the United States for videotapes by and ab...
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338,02 zł |
The First Male Stars
ISBN: 9781593930738 / Angielski / Miękka / 340 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The captivating lives and groundbreaking accomplishments of fourteen men who dared to gamble their reputations by appearing in the first motion pictures are explored in a richly researched new book, The First Male Stars: Men of the Silent Era. At a time when other actors in the "legitimate theater" scorned the industry, these amazing men not only defied the odds of success but also received a place at the heights of a fascinating business that was a new form of art. Each made an enduring and important contribution to early cinema, although some are forgotten today. Exhaustive research in...
The captivating lives and groundbreaking accomplishments of fourteen men who dared to gamble their reputations by appearing in the first motion pictur...
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124,53 zł |
Jack Mercer, the Voice of Popeye
ISBN: 9781593930967 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The definitive biography of voice actor Jack Mercer. Voice of Popeye, Felix the Cat, and a thousand others. Completely illustrated with A - Z character list, discography, and massive credit list. A must for any cartoon lover!
The definitive biography of voice actor Jack Mercer. Voice of Popeye, Felix the Cat, and a thousand others. Completely illustrated with A - Z characte...
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116,42 zł |
Horizons West: The Western from John Ford to Clint Eastwood
ISBN: 9781844570195 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When first published in 1969, Horizons West was immediately recognised as the definitive critical account of the Western film and some of its key directors. This greatly expanded new edition is, like the original, written in a graceful, penetrating and absorbingly readable style.
When first published in 1969, Horizons West was immediately recognised as the definitive critical account of the Western film and some of its key dire...
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501,74 zł |