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All Wrongs Will Be Righted With This Book!Or maybe, some people will still not like its subject matter! In the late 1970s, the makeup and costumes wearing rock group Kiss conquered American album charts and stormed the nation’s arenas, putting on...

This is the hardback edition.The Wolf Man (Universal Filmscript Series)Universal Filmscripts Series Classic Horror Films, Vol. 12"Even a man who is pure of heart, as says his prayers at night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the moon...

(a parody by Daniel M. Kimmel)Daniel M. Kimmel has made us think about film as the veteran critic who wrote the Hugo finalist Jar Jar Binks Must Die... and other observations about science fiction movies. He's made us laugh as the author of Shh! It's a...

BONUS EDITION WITH 22 EXTRA PAGESIn a world where stars fade as swiftly as they rise, there's a luminous beacon that has endured, flickering with unmatched brilliance across six remarkable decades. Today, as the sun rises to greet another April day, we...

This book brings the Tagore's unique music - Rabindrasangit - to a global audience, with a lucid introduction by Ananda Lal as well as selected songs in international transcription and English translation.

This book examines cinematic practices in Bollywood as narratives that assist in shaping the imagination of the age, especially in contemporary India. It examines historical films released in India since the new millennium and analyses cinema as a...

WHO WERE GORDON HESSLER AND CHRISTOPHER WICKING?Between 1969 and 1971 director Gordon Hessler and writer Christopher Wicking collaborated on four unique and challenging horror movies for independent production company American International Pictures: The...

Saluting The Blood of Heroes Behind The Apocalyptic Film includes:It delves into the intricate workings of a hidden cult gem called The Blood of Heroes, directed and written by the talented David Webb Peoples, known for his exceptional screenplay writing...

Saluting The Blood of Heroes Behind The Apocalyptic Film includes:It delves into the intricate workings of a hidden cult gem called The Blood of Heroes, directed and written by the talented David Webb Peoples, known for his exceptional screenplay writing...

Everybody knows Hannibal Lecter. The jumpsuit, the mask, the stare, the drawl, the hiss. From the moment he appeared behind the glass of a cell in The Silence of the Lambs, he was an icon.But Dr Lecter's story doesn't begin or end there. From his...

"Shirtless in Hollywood is a must read for even casual fans of Matthias Hues giving some insight behind the scenes of his most popular films as well as the competitive nature of the action movie business. It's filled with tall tales that you wouldn't...

After the Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, American prime time television was quick to capitalize on a new, presumed musical fad that had attracted millions of viewers. Within weeks, scripted TV shows were showcasing Beatles-knock off...

"Shirtless in Hollywood is a must read for even casual fans of Matthias Hues giving some insight behind the scenes of his most popular films as well as the competitive nature of the action movie business. It's filled with tall tales that you wouldn't...

After the Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, American prime time television was quick to capitalize on a new, presumed musical fad that had attracted millions of viewers. Within weeks, scripted TV shows were showcasing Beatles-knock off...

1000 Vampires on Screen is a truly unique collection written by award-winning author and vampire-genre expert Simon Bacon that in two packed volumes covers the history of vampires on film and television. Looking at examples, from Nosferatu to Duckula,...

NEW SPECIAL EDITION NOW with more than 300 full color images!Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were a comedic earthquake unlike anything the world had previously seen. In this 75th anniversary year of the teaming of Dean and Jerry (and conversely, the 65th...

Judy Garland was one of the greatest entertainers of the twentieth century. As Yip Harburg, who composed the lyrics for "Over the Rainbow," wrote in a letter to Ms. Garland, "I would consider myself fully compensated and my life work richly rewarded...

It wasn't the first or last of the disaster pictures, but it was the best of them all, yet its producer had no way of knowing that his career would never again reach those heights.The Towering Inferno (1974) was the crowning achievement of über-producer...

It wasn't the first or last of the disaster pictures, but it was the best of them all, yet its producer had no way of knowing that his career would never again reach those heights.The Towering Inferno (1974) was the crowning achievement of über-producer...

In this captivating novel, the life of Simón Romero, famously known as Ali the Canary, unfolds as one of the most significant corsairs of the 17th century. Sailing the vast Mediterranean and Atlantic waters to the coasts of Portugal, Ali Romero's story...

To unravel the mysteries of his majesty's faithful secret agent, Alyosha Wald Lasowski uses the best techniques of current decoding. From gender studies to postcolonial thought, from popular culture to geopolitics, the author lays bare the mysteries...

Qui est vraiment James Bond ? Quels espions ont inspiré 007 ? Quels sont les événements historiques anticipés par la saga ? De quelles James Bond Ladies 007 est-il réellement amoureux ?Pour percer les mystères du fidèle agent de Sa Majesté, Aliocha Wald...

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY. * *NOTE from publisher: Amazon continues to list the wrong price for this paperback, and won't correct it. The actual price is fifteen-ninety-nine. All other retailers (on and off line) sell it for that price...

"Bring It On was years ahead of its time in portraying the insidious nature of cultural appropriation and class conflict, and the way white privilege binds so many to the world around them... a millennial classic." - REFINERY 29From the creator of Bring...

THE CINEMA OF JASON FRIEDBERG AND AARON SELTZERBy Jeremy Mark RobinsonThey're dubbed 'the worst filmmakers in the world' (are they? Hell, no!). Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer are best-known for producing a series of highly entertaining spoof movies,...

Enter the Dragon, released in 1973, was a ground-breaking martial arts movie that had a profound impact on its worldwide audience. Directed by Robert Clouse, and starring Bruce Lee in his final completed film role, the movie was a cultural phenomenon...

Enter the Dragon, released in 1973, was a ground-breaking martial arts movie that had a profound impact on its worldwide audience. Directed by Robert Clouse, and starring Bruce Lee in his final completed film role, the movie was a cultural phenomenon...

We have done with great success many specials in the past 2 years including "Brett Ratner Rush Hour Special, Jackie Chan Special, Sammo Hung Special, and Angela Mao special, This time we dedicate an issue to one of my favorites "Yuen Biao".Yuen Biao is...

This Stephen King Annual and Calendar theme for 2020 features THE STAND. Extra months added that extends to April 1st, 2021.Trivia, quizzes, quotes, facts, and informative articles covering the novel and the original film, directed by Mick Garris and...

This volume explores the complex horizon of landscapes in horror film culture to better understand the use that the genre makes of settings, locations, spaces, and places, be they physical, imagined, or altogether imaginary. In The Philosophy of Horror,...

BRUCE LEE: ENTER THE DRAGON SCRAPBOOK SEQUENCES VOL 14 SPECIAL HARDBACK EDITION (Part 2)The next thrilling installment in these Scrapbook sequences. Once again we bring you 92 pages (12 bonus pages) of captivating photographs, showcasing Bruce Lee in his...

The Cinema of Ettore Scola offers contemporary perspectives on Ettore Scola (1931-2016), one of the premier filmmakers of Italian cinema. Scola was a crucial figure in postwar Italy as a screenwriter of comedies in the 1950s and 1960s who later became...

William Girdler´s career was short, lasting just six years but even by the standards of those who toil away in the exploitation arena, he was extremely prolific, making nine features between 1972 and 1978, when he was killed in a helicopter crash in the...

William Girdler´s career was short, lasting just six years but even by the standards of those who toil away in the exploitation arena, he was extremely prolific, making nine features between 1972 and 1978, when he was killed in a helicopter crash in the...

Agnes Ayres had been in films since 1914, starting out with the Essanay Company in Chicago. After years of being in one and two reelers at Vitagraph, Agnes caught the eye of produce Jesse L. Lasky, who made her a star and as reportedly became his...

Agnes Ayres had been in films since 1914, starting out with the Essanay Company in Chicago. After years of being in one and two reelers at Vitagraph, Agnes caught the eye of produce Jesse L. Lasky, who made her a star and as reportedly became his...

One Good Film Deserves Another, a follow-up to author Michael B. Druxman's Make It Again, Sam (about movie remakes), is now back in print after many years. This complementary volume deals with film sequels scanning five decades: Boys Town, Topper,...

Collected from across the nation, over thirty writers, film critics, academics, artists, filmmakers and editors tackle the complete film oeuvre of action star Jean-Claude Van Damme. The Muscles from Brussels has been a beloved fixture in action cinema...

Collected from across the nation, over thirty writers, film critics, academics, artists, filmmakers and editors tackle the complete film oeuvre of action star Jean-Claude Van Damme. The Muscles from Brussels has been a beloved fixture in action cinema...

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of interactive fiction with "Every Choice Matters: A Novice's Journey into Adventure Writing." This beginner's guide to Choose Your Own Adventure (CYOA) storytelling unveils the secrets to crafting...

Classic Italian film poster art is renowned as being among the most accomplished, creative and dynamic of its kind. From the post-war period through to the 1980s, Italian artists consistently produced posters with sumptuously stunning designs and imagery...

EASTERN HEROES 'THE CLONES OF BRUCE LEE' SPECIAL EDITIONThe authors of THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HONG KONG MOVIES take a deep dive into the weird, wonderful world of Bruceploitation! This cult-tastic sub-genre is getting a major boost now, thanks to the...

Eastern Heroes Vol 2 No.2 (Softback Edition)SHAW BROTHERS SPECIALINSIDE THIS ISSUELU FENG INTERVIEW THE LETHAL FORCE BEHIND THE VENOMS LEGACY INTERVIEW BY Robert Jefferson & Simon PritchardTHE RISE OF THE SHAW BROTHER STUDIOSODE TO...

"Born to be Bad will give you hours of pleasure. It truly is a hive of scum and villainy." - Movie Waffler "Born to be Bad is a must-have for action fans. ★★★★★" - The Action Elite "A great sense of peeling back the layers of what went into...

"Born to be Bad will give you hours of pleasure. It truly is a hive of scum and villainy." - Movie Waffler "Born to be Bad is a must-have for action fans. ★★★★★" - The Action Elite "A great sense of peeling back the layers of what went into...

A SARTORIAL HISTORY OF CINEMA'S BEST-DRESSED SPY From Tailors with Love tells the story of the celluloid Bond's clothing and the talents behind the wardrobes through the people who worked on the films, the fashions of the eras and the meaning the...