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Son of the 100 Best Movies You'Ve Never Seen

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Crouse

£11.99 19 Nov 2008 Paperback ECW Press,Canada

With titles that draw from the depths of obscurity, this collection features thoughtfully selected essays devoted to such films as Wladyslaw Starewicz's 13-minute masterpiece "The Cameraman's Revenge" (1912), the existential reinvention of the Western genre in "El Topo" (1970), and Stanley Kubrick's early classic, "The Killing "(1956). Each essay features a detailed description of plot, notable trivia tidbits, critical reviews, and interviews with actors and filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Van Peebles, and Billy Bob Thornton. Film aficionados who think that they've "seen it all" will enjoy referring to this enjoyable mix of movies that are gone--but no longer forgotten.

Choreographing the Folk

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Dance Stagings of Zora Neale Hurston

By Anthea Kraut

£46.50 19 Nov 2008 Hardback University of Minnesota Press

Existentialism, Film Noir, and Hard-Boiled Fiction

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stephen Faison

£58.95 18 Nov 2008 Cambria Press

Drama and the Postmodern

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Assessing the Limits of Metatheatre

By Daniel K. Jernigan

£67.95 18 Nov 2008 Hardback Cambria Press

Radio Journalism

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Guy Starkey, Andrew Crisell

£19.99 18 Nov 2008 Paperback SAGE Publications Ltd

Introduces key themes in journalism studies to explore what makes radio reporting distinctive and lay out the claims for radio's critical importance in the news landscape. This book takes readers from the infancy of the BBC in the 1920s up to the prospect of rolling news delivered to mobile telephones.

Radio Journalism

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Guy Starkey, Andrew Crisell

£60.00 18 Nov 2008 Hardback SAGE Publications Ltd

Introduces key themes in journalism studies to explore what makes radio reporting distinctive and lay out the claims for radio's critical importance in the news landscape. This title takes readers from the infancy of the BBC in the 1920s up to the prospect of rolling news delivered to mobile telephones.

"The Godfather" Family Album

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Paul Duncan

£400.00 15 Nov 2008 Leather / Fine Binding Taschen GmbH

Features photographs, which provide an insider's view of the making of the "Godfather" trilogy.

Lindsay Lohan

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Brandon Hurst

£16.99 15 Nov 2008 Hardback A-Jot

Eva Longoria

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Brandon Hurst

£16.99 15 Nov 2008 Hardback A-Jot

Run for the diamonds : 100 years of footracing in Berwick, Pennsylvania

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Will-Weber, Mark.

£8.79 15 Nov 2008 Paperback Breakaway Books/Consortium Bk Sales Dst

Ucensored vanities

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wayne, George.

£13.71 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Rodale Pr/St Martin's

60 seconds to shine., v.6 : 221 one-minute monologues from classic plays

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£10.96 15 Nov 2008 Paperback Smith & Kraus Inc

Defying Gravity

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from "Godspell" to "Wicked"

By Carol De Giere

£18.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback Applause Theatre Book Publishers,U.S.

Takes readers into the creative world of Broadway and film composer Stephen Schwartz, from his experiences writing "Godspell's" score at age 23 through the collaborative journey for the making of the megahit musical "Wicked". This biography delves into the challenging issues of collaboration and the decisions that led to hits as well as flops.

Theatre World (v. 64)

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By John Willis, Ben Hodges

£26.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Applause Theatre Book Publishers,U.S.

An annual record of the American theatre season. It features Harvey Fierstein's "A Catered Affair", starring Faith Prince, and Tracy Lett's moving "August: Osage County", the latter part of a strong season for original dramas on Broadway.

Somebody: the reckless life and remarkable career of Marlon Brando

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando

By Kanfer, Stefan.

£26.95 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Knopf/Random House

Marlon Brando is a perpetually fascinating character. Kanfer explores the life of this iconic artist, seamlessly intertwining the man and his work to give the full and illuminating appraisal of one of the 20th century's most extraordinary talents.

The Law of the Looking Glass

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cinema in Poland, 1896-1939

By Sheila Skaff

£29.95 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Ohio University Press

Analyzes local film production, practices of spectatorship, clashes over language choice in intertitles, and the controversies surrounding the first synchronized sound experiments. This book discusses creation of a national film industry in the independent country of the interwar years; silent cinema; and the transition from silent to sound film.

The Myth of an Irish Cinema

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Approaching Irish-themed Films

By Michael Patrick Gillespie

£34.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Syracuse University Press

Challenges the traditional view of filmmaking, contesting the existence of an Irish national cinema. Given the social, economic, and cultural complexity of contemporary Irish identity, this book argues that filmmakers cannot present Irishness as a monolithic entity.

Hollywood on the Hudson

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Film and Television in New York from Griffith to Sarnoff

By Richard Koszarski

£30.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Rutgers University Press

During the 1920s and 1930s, film industry executives had centralized the mass production of feature pictures in a series of gigantic film factories scattered across Southern California, while maintaining New York as the economic and administrative center. This book rewrites an important part of the history of American cinema.

Translation, subjectivity, and culture in France and England, 1600-1800

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hayes, Julie Candler, 1955-

£51.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Stanford U Pr

Examines the evolution of neoclassical translation theory from its origins among the first generation of French Academicians to its subsequent importation to England by royalist exiles, and its evolution in response to the philosophical and political ideas of the Enlightenment.

The Chinese Filmography

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The 2444 Feature Films Produced by Studios in the People's Republic of China

By Donald J. Marion

£80.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback McFarland & Co Inc

Offers filmographic data on 2,444 Chinese features released since the formation of the People's Republic of China. This work contains entries that include the title in English, the Chinese title, year of release, studio, technical information, length, technical credits, literary source, cast, plot summary, and awards won.

Jack the Ripper

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

His Life and Crimes in Popular Entertainment

By Gary Coville, Patrick Lucanio

£26.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback McFarland & Co Inc

The identity of Jack the Ripper has consumed public curiosity since he first tormented the East End of London in 1888. Numerous theories have been offered as to the Ripper's identity, but a definitive answer has always been elusive. This work surveys the literary, film, television, and radio treatments of Jack the Ripper and his crimes.

Lillian Russell

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Biography of America's Beauty

By Armond Fields

£34.50 15 Nov 2008 Paperback McFarland & Co Inc

At a time when serious plays dominated the stages, Lillian Russell was one of the first to popularize musical theater. With her beauty, voice, and grace, she became the symbol of the new American woman. This book covers her life and career, focusing on the way she influenced theater history and the popular culture of her day.

Nazi Films in America, 1933-1942

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Harry Waldman

£46.95 15 Nov 2008 Hardback McFarland & Co Inc

Offers a history of German films shown in America from the founding of the Nazi government to America's involvement in the war. This book examines the major filmmakers and distributors who kept the German film industry alive during the rule of Hitler and the Third Reich.

Black Dance in London, 1730-1850

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Innovation, Tradition and Resistance

By Rodreguez King-Dorset

£34.50 15 Nov 2008 Paperback McFarland & Co Inc

Examines the importance of dance in African culture and analyzes why and how African dance survived the Atlantic crossing and the traumatic experiences of the slave trade before finally taking root in the Caribbean - where plantation slaves learned, used, and adapted European dance forms.

The Silent Cinema in Song, 1896-1929

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Illustrated History and Catalog of Songs Inspired by the Movies and

By Ken Wlaschin

£42.50 15 Nov 2008 Paperback McFarland & Co Inc

A study that offers the documentation of the lost history of songs of the silent cinema. It chronologically lists and describes songs about movies and moviegoing created between 1896 and 1929. It provides an alphabetical list of movie stars, including a brief biography of each and a description of the songs created about them and for their films.

The Truth of "Buffy"

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Essays on Fiction Illuminating Reality

By Sally Emmons-Featherston, Jim Ford, Carolyn Anne Taylor

£29.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback McFarland & Co Inc

A collection of essays that studies the ways in which Buffy reflects, illuminates, and clarifies its audience's real-life experiences.

The Cinema of Tod Browning

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Essays of the Macabre and Grotesque

By Herzogenrath, Bernd.

£29.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback McFarland & Co Inc

As a director, actor, writer and producer, Tod Browning was one of the most dynamic Hollywood figures during the birth of commercial cinema. This collection of essays explores such topics as the connection between Browning, Poe and Kant; Browning's cinematic techniques; disability; masochism; sound and suspense; duality; and, parenthood.

The Monster Hunter in Modern Popular Culture

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Heather L. Duda

£29.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback McFarland & Co Inc

Examines the evolution of the contemporary monster hunter from Bram Stoker's Abraham Van Helsing to non-traditional monster hunters such as Blade, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Watchmen. This book features movie stills and excerpts from graphic novels.

Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Luther F. Sies

£165.95 15 Nov 2008 Hardback McFarland & Co Inc

Offers coverage of the performers and programming on American radio from its inception to its golden age. This work is intended for scholars of communication, social and cultural history and the popular arts, as well as devoted fans of radio history.

Hollywood's Blacklists

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Political and Cultural History

By Reynold Humphries

£45.00 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Edinburgh University Press

An introduction to what blacklisting was, when and how it took place and under what circumstances, concentrating on the main events in the film community and placing them in their political and cultural context.

Suzan-Lori Parks

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Deborah R. Geis

£42.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback The University of Michigan Press

Suzan Lori-Parks is one of America's most distinctive playwrights. This book traces the evolution of Parks' art from her earliest experimental pieces to the hugely popular "Topdog/Underdog" to her wide-ranging forays into fiction, music, and film.

Stages of Conflict

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Critical Anthology of Latin American Theater and Performance

By Taylor, Diana Townsend, Sarah J.

£76.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback The University of Michigan Press

Presents an array of dramatic texts, tracing the intersection of theater and social and political life in the Americas. This book includes historical pieces, which highlight the encounter between indigenous tradition and colonialism.

Stages of Conflict

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Critical Anthology of Latin American Theater and Performance

By Taylor, Diana Townsend, Sarah J.

£34.50 15 Nov 2008 Paperback The University of Michigan Press

Ziegfeld : the man who invented showbusiness

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Man Who Invented Show Business

By Mordden, Ethan, 1947-

£18.99 15 Nov 2008 Hardback St Martin's

When Florenz Ziegfeld started in theatre, it was flea circus and sideshow rolled into one. From the muscle man Sandow, to the songbird Anna Held, Ziegfeld learned that a big star filled seats. He hired them for his "Follies" - Marilyn Miller, Will Rogers, Bert Williams, Eddie Cantor and Fanny Brice. This book features the world of the Follies.

Lowering the Boom

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Critical Studies in Film Sound

By Jay Beck, Tony Grajeda

£39.00 15 Nov 2008 Hardback University of Illinois Press

Presents an introduction to the life and work of eminent African American composer William Grant Still (1895-1978). This book tracks the composer's interrelated careers in popular and concert music.

Trashfiend

14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Disposable Horror Culture of the 1960s and 1970s

By Scott Aaron Stine

£13.99 14 Nov 2008 Paperback Headpress

From low-budget horror films to grisly comic art, from lurid movie magazines to late-night creature features, from campy monster toys to exploitive poster art, Trashfiend takes a loving look at disposable horror culture from the 1960s and 1970s. Packed with reviews, trivia, rare illustrations, exhaustive technical information, and written with a humorous, insightful flair sure to engage both hardcore fans and the curious alike, this is a fun, albeit critical, look at an often overlooked genre. With over a hundred reproductions of rare ad art, as well as vintage books, toys and magazines from the era, with eight pages of glorious, garish color.

National Myth and Imperial Fantasy

14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Representations of British Identity on the Early Eighteenth-century Stage

By Louise H. Marshall

£50.00 14 Nov 2008 Hardback Palgrave Macmillan

Examines a set of plays that contribute to eighteenth-century debates regarding Britishness, colonial identity and the nation's place in a world of contrasts. This book reveals the intriguing and intricate nature of the period's history plays and their often messy dramatisation of the complexities of patriotic rhetoric and national identification.

Violence Performed

14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Local Roots and Global Routes of Conflict

By Patrick Anderson, Jisha Menon

£60.00 14 Nov 2008 Hardback Palgrave Macmillan

Contains scholarly essays that examine the co-implication of political violence and performance across diverse geopolitical spaces. This work explores political violence through the optic of performance studies to examine the constitutive role of violence while also addressing global concerns about how violence is performed in the modern world.

Performing Childhood in the Early Modern Theatre

14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Children's Playing Companies (1599-1613)

By Edel Lamb

£45.00 14 Nov 2008 Hardback Palgrave Macmillan

Explores the phenomenon of the child player at the centre of early modern theatrical culture. This book addresses the question of how the identity of the child is produced through various aspects of theatrical production. It also sheds light on the plays, staging methods and commercial practices of the children's playing companies.

Call Me Ted

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Autobiography of the Extraordinary Business Leader and Founder of CNN

By Ted Turner

£12.99 13 Nov 2008 Paperback Little, Brown Book Group

The candid autobiography of one of the world's most successful, unique, and outspoken personalities of our time. Ted Turner tells his amazing story as only he can.

Call Me Ted

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Autobiography of the Extraordinary Business Leader and Founder of CNN

By Ted Turner

£20.00 13 Nov 2008 Hardback Little, Brown Book Group

The candid autobiography of one of the world's most successful, unique, and outspoken personalities of our time. Ted Turner tells his amazing story as only he can.

As You Do

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adventures with Evel, Oliver, and the Vice-President of Botswana

By Richard Hammond

£14.99 13 Nov 2008 Network Resource Orion Publishing Co

The life and times of the 2007 No1 bestselling author of ON THE EDGE

The Rise and Rise of the Independents

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Television History

By Ian Potter

£12.99 13 Nov 2008 Paperback Guerilla Books Limited

Essential Guide to TV on DVD

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Over 700 of the Best, Worst and Weirdest Shows

By Jo Berry

£14.99 13 Nov 2008 Paperback Orion Publishing Co

The first comprehensive guide to TV on DVD

Radio

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Crisell Andrew

£495.00 13 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Despite its apparent limitations, were there some advantages that radio enjoyed over the visual media? In what ways, for instance, could it mediate genres like drama and sport, which traditionally depended for their effectiveness on spectacle? This book sets radio and its genres in the context of the visual media of film, television, and theatre.

Zombie Movies

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Ultimate Guide

By Glenn Kay

£15.50 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Chicago Review Press

Featuring chronological reviews of more than 300 zombie films - from 1932's "White Zombie" to George A Romero's 2008 release "Diary of the Dead", this guide helps fans learn exactly what makes a zombie a zombie, and goes behind the scenes with a chilling production diary from "Land of the Dead". It also includes a rundown of the 25 zombie films.

Rain/Drizzle/Fog

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Film and Television in Atlantic Canada

By Darrell Varga

£20.99 12 Nov 2008 Paperback University of Calgary Press

Offers a scholarly study of film and television in Atlantic Canada. This book provides a historical overview of film and television in the region, as well as essays on specific topics such as popular TV ("The Trailer Park Boys"), early TV ("The Don Messer Show") and the work of filmmakers such as Bill MacGillivray and Andrea Dorfman.

Immigrant Scene

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ethnic Amusements in New York, 1880-1920

By Sabine Haenni

£46.50 12 Nov 2008 Hardback University of Minnesota Press

Mary Wigman

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mary Anne Santos Newhall

£16.99 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Taylor & Francis Ltd

A dancer, teacher and choreographer, Mary Wigman was a leading innovator in expressionist dance. Her radical explorations of movement and dance theory are credited with expanding the scope of dance as a theatrical art in her native Germany and beyond. This book combines an account of Wigman's life and work and discussion of her aesthetic theories.

Mary Wigman

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mary Anne Santos Newhall

£60.00 12 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Complete "X-Files"

11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Behind the Scenes, the Myths, and the Movies

By Chris Carter

£20.00 11 Nov 2008 Hardback Insight Editions, Div of Palace Publishing Group, LP

"The Complete X-Files" is a declassified look at all nine seasons of the award-winning science fiction television series. Delve into the mystery and myth of "The X-Files" with in-depth looks at its entire television run, the first "X-Files" film, and the upcoming cinematic sequel.

Worldly Stage

11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Theatricality in Seventeeth-Century China

By Sophie Volpp

£28.95 11 Nov 2008 Hardback Harvard University Press

In 17th Century China, as formerly disparate social spheres grew closer, the theatre began to occupy an important ideological niche among traditional cultural elites. This book shows how the theatre acquired this figurative power.

Stage by Stage

08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

75 Years of Theatre in Market Harborough

By Arthur Jones, Matt Howling

£9.99 08 Nov 2008 Paperback Troubador Publishing

This updated edition of the 1993 book Stage by Stage is published to coincide with the 75th Anniversary of the Market Harborough Drama Society

The Classic Children's Television Quiz Book

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Dean Wilkinson, Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly

£9.99 07 Nov 2008 Hardback Apex Publishing Ltd, Essex

The "League of Gentlemen"

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Leon Hunt

£12.00 07 Nov 2008 Paperback British Film Institute

Examines "The League of Gentlemen's" status as a 'cult' comedy, and places it in the context of traditions of British comedy and Northern humour, horror and the Gothic. This book includes insights from interviews with two of the 'Gents'.

Shakespeare, Film Studies and the Visual Cultures of Modernity

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Anthony R. Guneratne

£45.00 07 Nov 2008 Hardback Palgrave Macmillan

A look at the influence of Shakespearean adaptations on cinema.

Supervision of Dramatherapy

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jones Phil Jones Phil

£19.99 07 Nov 2008 Paperback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Offers an overview of Dramatherapy supervision and the issues that can arise during the supervisory task. This book examines supervision in a range of contexts with different client groups, including dramatherapy with children, forensic work, and intercultural practice.

Supervision of Dramatherapy

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jones Phil

£55.00 07 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Directing the Story

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and

By Francis Glebas

£22.99 07 Nov 2008 Paperback Elsevier Science & Technology

Offers a structural approach to clearly and dramatically presenting visual stories. This title helps you to discover the professional storytelling techniques which have swept away generations of movie goers and kept them coming back for more. It features 1001 drawings in graphic novel format and teaching concepts and commentary.

Daniel Craig

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Daniel O'Brien

£8.99 06 Nov 2008 Paperback Reynolds & Hearn Ltd

Film Review (No. 64)

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Michael Darvell, Mansell Stimpson

£19.99 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Reynolds & Hearn Ltd

Movie Lists

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

397 Ways to Pick a DVD

By Paul Simpson

£9.99 06 Nov 2008 Paperback Profile Books Ltd

Offers a guide to films and contains film reviews mostly assembled by genre, actor, director, theme or country of origin. It includes recommendations.

The Essential Guide to TV on DVD

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Over 700 of the Best, Worst and Weirdest Shows

By Jo Berry

£13.50 06 Nov 2008 Electronic Book Orion Publishing Co

The first comprehensive guide to TV on DVD

Sean Connery

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Neither Shaken Nor Stirred

By Andrew Yule

£7.99 06 Nov 2008 Paperback Little, Brown Book Group

Reissue of the definitive biography of Sean Connery - the man who is, for many, THE James Bond.

Fern

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

My Story

By Fern Britton

£18.99 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Penguin Books Ltd

Fern Britton has been widely loved as the presenter of "Ready Steady Cook", and, co-presenter of "This Morning with Philip Schofield". Her warmth and humour, empathy and compassion, have made her feel like a best friend to millions, but no one knows the woman behind the sparkling smile. This title presents her story.

Somebody

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando

By Stefan Kanfer

£20.00 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Faber and Faber

Marlon Brando will never cease to fascinate us: for his triumphs as an actor ("On the Waterfront", "Last Tango in Paris"), as well as his disasters; for the power of the screen portrayals he gave, and for his turbulent, tumultuous personal life. This title portrays Brando - one of the extraordinary talents of the twentieth century.

Shakespeare and the Victorian Stage

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Foulkes

£22.99 06 Nov 2008 Paperback Cambridge University Press

The contributions to this book constitute a concerted account of the place of Shakespeare in the Victorian theatre.

The Dark Side of the Screen

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Film Noir

By Foster Hirsch

£14.99 06 Nov 2008 Paperback The Perseus Books Group

A comprehensive study of one of the most influential genre of American cinema - film noir. This book covers over one hundred outstanding films and offers nearly two hundred stills. It features noir themes, visual motifs, character types, actors, and directors.

The B List

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties,

By David Sterritt, John Anderson

£10.99 06 Nov 2008 Paperback The Perseus Books Group

Features the National Society of Film Critics' favourite genre movies, low-budget beauties, and cult classics. This book features movies that demand attention despite their lowly births, squalid upbringings, and dubious character traits.

Fern

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

My Story

£18.99 06 Nov 2008 Electronic Book Penguin Books Ltd

Fern Britton has been widely loved as the presenter of "Ready Steady Cook" and co-presenter of "This Morning with Philip Schofield". Never one to shy away from a good laugh or cry on national TV, she has none-the-less never talked about herself to the public, preferring to keep her private life private. This autobiography tells her story.

Out at the Movies

05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A History of Gay Cinema

By Steven Paul Davies

£16.99 05 Nov 2008 Paperback Kamera Books

Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicized dramas like "Victim" in the 1960s, "The Naked Civil Servant" in the 1970s, and the AIDS cinema of the 1980s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay lifestyles. Gay films have undergone a major shift from the fringe to the mainstream--2005's Academy Awards were dubbed "the gay Oscars" with statues going to "Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," and "Transamerica," Producers began clamoring to back gay-themed movies and the most high profile of these is Gus Van Sant's forthcoming "Milk," starring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, the first prominent American political figure to be elected to office on an openly gay ticket back in the 1970s. The book also covers gay filmmakers and actors and their influence within the industry, the most iconic scenes from gay cinema, and the most memorable dialogue from key films.

Sage-ing While Age-ing

03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Shirley MacLaine

£7.99 03 Nov 2008 Paperback Simon & Schuster

Bestselling author and award-winning actor Shirley MacLaine invites readers to share in her quest for spiritual, physical and personal harmony and truth. This is a provocative and enlightening synthesis of what Shirley has discovered in her years of searching for a deeper meaning in her life.

Official rules., 2009.

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Triumph Books

£5.47 02 Nov 2008 Paperback Triumph Books, US

The National Hockey League official rules contains rink diagrams and signals/penalties used by referees and linesmen for regular season and Stanley Cup playoffs.

Quiet Teacher

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rosenfeld, Arthur

£7.12 02 Nov 2008 Paperback Natl Book Network

Dr. Xenon Pearl, celebrated neurosurgeon and secret vigilante, has kept his avenging sword sheathed and his dark secret hidden. When a multi-car accident occurs, he finds himself with a scalpel in hand once more. His is brought face-to-face with secrets of his childhood, lessons from lives already lived, and a grand-wizard -man whose clandestine biological research 'animal venoms' may be the key to his redemption. Rarely has the worldview of the martial artist been more deeply plumbed.

Northwest production index., v.26, 2008-2009

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£13.74 02 Nov 2008 Hardback Media Index Publ Co

Shoot!

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Luigi Pirandello

£13.00 02 Nov 2008 Paperback The University of Chicago Press

Oil wrestlers

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Biegman, Nicolaas.

£27.47 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Royal Tropical Inst, NE/Stylus Publ

Brigitte Bardot

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Maurizio Baroni, Marco D'Ubaldo

£14.99 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Mediane

Her power of seduction, her posture and famous walk, as well as her enigmatic appeal went far beyond mere beauty for Brigitte Bardot. This book is a tribute to Brigitte Bardot's career and includes movie posters, on-set pictures and her complete filmography.

Bernardo Bertolucci

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mediane

£17.99 01 Nov 2008 Multimedia Item Mediane

Bernardo Bertolucci born in 1941 in Parma, Italy has become one of the world's most iconic directors. From the start of his career, as assistant director on Pier Paolo Pasolini's film "Accattone", he had definite ideas about the films he wanted to make. This collection of posters, filmography and CD is a tribute to the career of this director.

Dario Argento

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mediane

£17.99 01 Nov 2008 Multimedia Item Mediane

Dario Argento is one of the best known Italian directors. His production has become a cornerstone of the horror-thriller genre through his personal and original style. This book is a tribute to his career. It contains photographs, movie posters and an interview with Argento on his collaboration with Ennio Morricone and with Claudio Simonetti.

In Scaena

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Theatre in Ancient Rome

By Nicola Savarese

£19.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Mondadori Electa

Art of Storytelling for Dramatic Screenplays

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jack W. McAdam

£16.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Edition Filmwerkstatt

When one thinks of storytelling, the forces of good and evil certainly come to mind. Without that conflict the story lacks the forward motion which is important to captivate our imaginations. Film is the celebration from a creative mind, where the craft of writing and the art of storytelling are combined to produce a special moment of magic.

The "Godfather" Family Album, Art Edition B

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Steve Schapiro

£950.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Taschen GmbH

Taken for Francis Ford Coppola's "Godfather" trilogy, Steve Schapiro's photographs of the Godfather holding the cat and the whisper in the Godfather's ear have become iconic images known in the world. This book presents a selection of images from three Godfather films, reproduced from Schapiro's original negatives.

The "Godfather" Family Album, Art Edition A

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Steve Schapiro

£950.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Taschen GmbH

The Stanley Kubrick Archives with CD (Audio)

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Castle, Alison

£39.99 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Taschen

Explores Stanley Kubrick's archives and the comprehensive study of the filmmaker. This book explores the creative process of Kubrick's filmmaking by presenting a collection of material from his archives, including photographs, props, posters, artwork, set designs, sketches, correspondence, documents, screenplays, drafts, and shooting schedules.

Horror Cinema

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jonathan Penner, Steven Jay Schneider

£16.99 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Taschen GmbH

Depicting deep-rooted, even archetypal fears, while at the same time exploiting socially and culturally specific anxieties, cinematic horror is at once timeless and utterly of its time and place. This visual history examines the genre in thematic, historical, and aesthetic terms.

Marianne Maderna: Historysteria

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Historysteria

By Marianne Maderna

£28.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Springer

Macht, Ohnmacht, die Suche nach einem a žfriedlichen Prinzip" als Regulativ und Konstrukt des Menschen, das Forschen nach neuen Erkenntnissen, das Scheitern, GrA1/4beln und Finden a" Themen mit denen sich sich die KA1/4nstlerin Marianne Maderna in ihren Skulpturen, (Raum-)Installationen, Zeichnungen, Fotos, Videostills und Performances beschAftigt und die sie zu einer weltanschaulichen Bildgeschichte verknA1/4pft. Wissenschaftlerinnen aus unterschiedlichen Disziplinen, u.a. Elisabeth von Samsonow, Anja Fischer, Agnes Neumayr, Hemma Schmutz und Helga Isak greifen die verschiedenen Themenbereiche der Bildgeschichte auf und vervollstAndigen sie durch Essays zu einem fAcherA1/4bergreifenden Netzwerk zeitgenAssischer, feminin formulierter Fragen und Untersuchungen, aber auch neuer Erkenntnisse, Antworten und LAsungen.

Visual Poetry: Historische Dokumentation Theoretischer Zeugnisse Band 1--Von Der Antike Bis Zum Barock

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Ernst, Ulrich

£185.16 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Mouton de Gruyter

Because of its particular bracketing of image and text, visual poetry has been accompanied by the formulation of theories from its very beginnings. This research project, conceived on a trans-epochal and trans-national scale, provides access to the most important theoretical texts on intermediality by reproducing original texts, providing German translations and commentaries, and evaluating them for recent theoretical debates.

Strength training for triathletes

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hagerman, Patrick S.

£13.95 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Velo Pr/Publishers Grp West

Explains how small changes in muscle strength add up to big race results. This book also explains how triathletes can adjust their workouts to emphasize endurance, strength, or power, and how to balance the three to reach race goals. It includes information on structuring a periodised weight routine to maximize results.

Videodrome: Studies in the Horror Film

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Lucas, Tim

£13.74 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Millipede Press

Released in 1983, David Cronenberg's Videodrome is one of his most original and provocative works, fusing social commentary with shocking elements of sex and violence. Crossing the boundary between science fiction, horror, and social criticism, Videodrome remains a unique and brilliant work in the oeuvre of cinema's greatest maverick.

Tim Lucas had behind-the-scenes access to every facet of production when Videodrome was filmed in 1981. His unique perspective provides interviews with cast and crew, including exclusive, never-before-published interviews with Cronenberg, commentary and analysis of the film, and over sixty black-and-white and color photographs, many never before seen.

Videodrome is the first in the Studies in the Horror Film series, which aims to present critical and popular discussion of the great horror films in affordable, attractive packages.

Warring Clans, Flashing Blades: A Samurai Film Companion

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Samurai Film Companion

By Galloway, Patrick

£14.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Stone Bridge Press

Mock Stars: Indie Comedy and the Dangerously Funny

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wenzel, John

£8.79 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Speck Press

"Mock Stars" traces the evolution of indie comedy from the underground music circuit into mainstream America. Through candid interviews with major players, including David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Neil Hamburger, Maria Bamford, Fred Armisen, Aimee Mann, and dozens of others, John Wenzel reveals how comedy is becoming relevant-and dangerously funny-again.

Meat market : inside the smash-mouth world of college football recruiting

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Feldman, Bruce.

£8.24 01 Nov 2008 Paperback ESPN Books, US/Random House

It never rains in Tiger Stadium

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Bradley, John Ed.

£8.24 01 Nov 2008 Paperback ESPN Books, US/Random House

Digital Video Secrets: What the Pros Know and the Manuals Dont Tell You

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

What the Pros Know and the Manuals Don't Tell You

By Levelle, Tony

£14.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Michael Wiese Productions

100 simple secrets of shooting digital video that "everyone knows" but no one tells you. This is a "little book" for every first-time filmmaker's camera bag. It is filled with practical easy-to-read how-to information. As the complexity and resolution of modern digital video cameras increases, the line between professional and consumer features is increasingly blurred. With a modern "consumer camera" the owner faces "professional" decisions every time he shoots. This book simplifies these decisions, and shows the first-time filmmaker how to get the most out of these marvelous new cameras.

Hollywood representation directory., 36th ed., Winter 2008.

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Staff of the Hollywood Creative Director

£35.69 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Hollywood Creative Dir/Watson-Guptill

The most complete, reliable, and comprehensive reference book on Hollywood representation is back in its fully updated 36th edition. The Hollywood Representation Directory is released twice a year for up-to-the-minute information on the movers and shakers of Tinsel Town and the Great White Way. No other publication gives access to the film and television community of Hollywood and New York like this indispensable directory, packed with more than 2,000 company listings and 11,000 individuals, all presented with complete contact information. This companion to the Hollywood Creative Directory is one-stop shopping for representation and getting work in movies and TV.

Voices from the Wings: A Connoisseur's Collection of Great Theatrical and Showbiz Anecdotes. Ned Sherrin

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Connoisseur's Collection of Great Theatrical and Showbiz Anecdotes

By Sherrin, Ned

£16.99 01 Nov 2008 Hardback JR

Which lyric writer perpetrated the immortal line, "Every pedagogue goes to bed agog?" Which Hollywood actress was told by an even more famous British one that she was "so sane for a movie star?" And which Hollywood mogul, on reaching the age of 104, remarked, "If I'd known I was going to live so long I'd have taken better care of myself?" The most famous anecdotal gems, witty put-downs, potted biographies, and caustic one-liners from throughout the history of show business are compiled here by Ned Sherrin. Lovers of showbiz in all its forms--from theater to television and musicals to operetta--will welcome this amusing collection filled with rogues, vagabonds, stage-door johnnies, big shots, nobodies, and many, many more.