Impeccably designed, and copiously illustrated with more than two hundred stills and behind-the-scenes images, this is the definitive celebration of one of cinema's most enduring talents.
Since..
During his career, Michael Mann has drawn a singular and innovative line within the Hollywood industry. TheLast oftheMohicans, Heat, Revelations, Ali, Collateral, Miami Vice, and even Public Enemies, ..
In Music Films, Neil Fox considers a broad range of music documentaries, delving into their cinematic style, political undertones, racial dynamics, and gender representations, in order to assess their..
Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary-the landmark book Origins of Marvel Comics by Stan Lee!
Originally published in 1974, Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearance ..
There is a common belief that we live in unprecedented times, that people are too sensitive today, that nobody objected to the actions of actors, comedians, and filmmakers in the past. Modern pundits ..
Thirty years after Derek Jarman's death, we are finally allowed inside Prospect Cottage, a house that encapsulates the filmmaker's vision of the world.
This is a companion and follow-up to Derek..
Unofficial and unauthorisedWhen people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, "No, I went to films"'. From the set of 1993's Pulp Fiction, to a bar room meeting with Robert Rodriguez and an insp..
Who inspired Marilyn Monroe's signature bombshell look?
What did Jane Fonda wear in protest of the Vietnam War?
What was the symbolism behind Halle Berry's dress for her 2002 Oscar win?
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A gorgeous art book showcasing the surreal character and costume designs of Paul Gerrard. This film industry veteran is known for his designs for sci-fi icons Hellboy, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles..
A substantial update of the previous edition, Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach deconstructs recent feature films and offers a new section analysing popular television series.
A proven screenw..
David Fincher's Seven (1995) follows two detectives, David Mills (Brad Pitt) and William Somerset (Morgan Freeman), as they investigate a series of gruesome murders. One of the most acclaimed films of..
Written by a Sundance alum and short filmmaker, this book combines the practical advice of a craft guide with a curated, diverse anthology, including revealing interviews with the writers and director..
The definitive illustrated retrospective on the Oscar-winning director of some of the most resonant and enduring films of all time.
For more than five decades, Steven Spielberg has created inspi..
Before becoming the critically acclaimed filmmaker responsible for such iconic films as Dr. Strangelove and The Shining, Stanley Kubrick spent five years as a photographer for Look magazine. The Bronx..
The ultimate visual guide to Star Wars history, shown chronologically through innovative timelines
Chart the history of Star Wars in this stunning guide, from the time before the High Republic to..
Just as BDL's bestselling All the Songs series-which has over 400,000 copies in print-presents a comprehensive, song-by-song view of major bands and music history, Steven Spielberg All the Films: The ..
This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of the most famous director who has ever lived, Steven Spielberg.
Spielberg is the medium's defining artist - the embodiment ..
Bring your favorite Studio Ghibli characters to life like never before with this all-inclusive origami instruction book, complete with all the paper needed for the projects!
Inspired by Studio Gh..
Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film.
Airplane! premiered on July..
From Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, the first art book that delves into the development and history of his beloved TV series, Futurama-timed for the show's 25th anniversary
The world of..
Since it was first published in 1973, The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms and Beyond has established itself as an indispensable classic of illustrated book publishing, sell..
"They're not going to catch us," Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. "We're on a mission from God." So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers, whi..
The Console Chronicles will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms.
Fifty years ago, the home console was an anomaly that predated when everyone around the world knew ..
The Fundamentals of Film-Making provides an overview of the collaborative process of film-making.
The book maps out the practical, technical and creative aspects involved, sets out the division o..
'A blast' - Ian Rankin
'A lively celebration of 1980s action stars' - The Times
'Hugely entertaining' - Edgar Wright
Now with BONUS MATERIAL, from the editor of Empire magazine this is the be..
Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking art and imagery from the highly anticipated new movie, the exclusive Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you ..
A rare, intimate portrait of Hollywood's reigning 'blockbuster auteur' whose deeply personal billion-dollar movies have established him as the most successful director to come out of the British Isles..
Say 'Coppola' and The Godfather immediately comes to mind. But Coppola isn't Corleone -- he's more than that.
He's a visionary who predicted that digital cameras - no larger than one's hand - wou..
Beginning with early trailblazers like Different from the Others, Kyle Turner has selected 100 of cinema's greatest queer films to guide you through the eras. From Hitchcock's Rope and cult classic Th..
Experience the real-life locations of your favourite movies and shows with this gloriously geeky, map-filled compendium
Put yourself in the movie! Step inside dozens of real-life locations with t..
How did a low-key prison drama which was considered a box-office flop on its original release become one of the most popular movies of all time?
Mark Kermode traces the history of this unexpect..
From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader. In 1999, creator George Lucas began..
A memoir of stardom over six decades from the beloved Tony-Award winning actress
Finally sharing the long-awaited story of her fascinating career, Tony-Award winning actress Kelly Bishop takes us..
Uncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global ..
Some writers build worlds. Others birth entire universes. In the decades since its publication, Frank Herbert's Dune has become arguably the best-selling and certainly the best-known science fiction ..
In each of his films, Wes Anderson builds entire worlds that fans tend to feel somehow really should exist. Discover the rich veins of inspiration that he weaves into this unique magic. Anderson's col..
This is the guide to the James Bond movies you never knew you needed.
The Bond films have entertained, excited and sometimes irritated cinema-goers (and ITV4 viewers) for more than fifty years, i..
What do we see when we watch reality television?
In True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us, the sociologist and TV-lover Danielle J. Lindemann takes a long, hard look in the "funhouse mirror" ..
From the world of Netflix's Umbrella Academy comes The Commission Handbook, an officially licensed, in-universe guide to protecting the space time continuum.
The Umbrella Academy: The Commission Han..