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Adventures of a Suburban Boy Boorman, John 2003. Documents BoormanÕs joys and agonies in the making of such extraordinary pictures as Deliverance, Zardoz and Exorcist II: The Heretic. Among the many friends and collaborators of whom Boorman offers vivid portraits are Lee Marvin, Sean Connery, Richard Burton Helen Mirren and Burt Reynolds. B&W Illu, Index, 314p, $49.95hb
Alec Guiness The Unknown OÕConnor, Garry 2002. Impeccably researched, including interviews with Guiness himself as well as those close to him. Index, 438p, $45.00hb
Alan J. Pakula : His Films & His Life Brown, Ford 2005. From his early work as producer for several Broadway stage productions to his early years in Hollywood and his eventual rise to the peak of his profession, PakulaÕs career is meticulously chronicled in this thorough critical biography. Index, b&w illu, 416p, $59.95hb
Alfred Hitchcock: The Complete Films Duncan, Paul 2003. A comprehensive, well illustrated filmography of the great and one & only! 190p, $44.95pb
Alfred Hitchcock Interviews Gottlieb, Sidney 2004. His engaging wit and intelligence are on display here as are his sophistication, serious contemplation, and the playful manipulation of the interviewer. $31.70pb
Alfred Hitchcock: A Life In Darkness & Light McGilligan, Patrick 2004. From the highly acclaimed film biographer comes a definitive look at the most widely recognised director of all time. Index, notes, filmog, b&w illu, 850p, $28.95pb
Alice Guy Blache: Lost Visionary of the Cinema McMahan, Alison 2004. It is widely agreed that she was the first woman filmmaker . Only a fraction of the approximately 1000 films that she directed still exist. Ten years of painstaking research has enabled McMahan to piece together the career of this extraordinary woman and here it is – the first full-length treatment of her life and work. Filmog, biblio, index, b&w illu, 361p, $59.95pb
Anthony Hopkins: The Biography Falk, Quentin 2004. filmog, index, b&w illu, 293p, $45.00hb
The Authorized Biography of Alec Guinness Read, Piers Paul 2003. In this biography, Read divulges the screen legend as a man of great compassion, generosity, wit and charm – intellectually curious, a talented writer, a great gossip, bon viveur and munificent host. B&W Illu, Bib, Index, 632p, $49.95hb
The Authorized Biography of Ronnie Barker McCabe, Bob 2004. Packed with interviews and unseen illustrations from his personal archives. Index, 256p, $49.95hb
Backroads to Hollywood: Phillip Noyce Petzke, Ingo 2004. Long awaited bio also contains a CD Rom, featuring storyboards, his US television work plus a full filmography, hundreds of film stills and a Hollywood diary. B&w illu, index, 402p, $45.00hb
Ball of Fire The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball Kanfer, Stefan 2005. To viewers all over the world, Ball remains the ultimate screwball housewife, getting in and out of outlandish scrapes with hilarious finesse. KanferÕs biography looks behind the image, tracing BallÕs comedic genius, chronicling the runaway success of I Love Lucy, the fiery marriage and BallÕs struggle to manage a business empire and her own rebellious children. B&W Illu, Bib, Index, b&w illu, 360p, $27.95pb
Billy Wilder The Complete Films Hopp, Glenn 2003. Col & b&w Illu, 191p, $44.95pb
Billy Wilder Interviews Horton, Robert (ed) 2004. Wilder spins marvellous anecdotes on the subject of
Show business and delivers penetrating and instructive observations on his craft. $31.95pb
Bob Hope: A Life in Comedy 2003. To commemorate HopeÕs 100th birthday and a century of memories . index, b&w illu, 474p, $36.00pb
Brian De Palma Interviews Knapp, Laurence 2003. Index, 196p, $42.00pb
Bud: A Life Tingwell, Charles 2004. An autobiography from an Aussie acting icon. Index, 365p, $30.00pb
Buster Keaton: Tempest in a Flat Hat McPherson, Edward 2005. A celebration of the life and times of one of cinemaÕs great clowns and the extraordinary timeless films that he created. Index, notes, b&w illu, 288p, $29.95hb
Carlos Saura Interviews Willem, Linda M. (Ed) 2003. Thrust into the international spotlight in 1966 with his film The Hunt, Saura has remained an abiding presence on the international stage. Index, $42.00pb
Chaplin Genius of the Cinema Vance, Jeffrey 2003. This beautiful volume is the essential record of the extraordinary life and career of the incomparable comedian, groundbreaking filmmaker, and multifaceted public figure who left an indelible imprint on cinema and culture. B&W Illu, Bib, Index, 399p, $90.00hb
Chaplin & Agee : The Untold Story Of The Tramp, The Writer And The Lost Screenplay Wranovics, John 2005. The untold story of a collaborative mediumÕs least likely collaboration : Agee, the Ivy League poet who lived like a mountain man and Chaplin, the slum kid who became a sophisticated artist. Notes, index, b&w illu, 256p, $42.00hb
The Cinema of George A. Romero: Knight of the Living Dead Williams, Tony 2003. Placing RomeroÕs oeuvre in the context of literary naturalism, the book explores the relevance of the directorÕs films within American cultural traditions and explains the potency of such work beyond Ōsplatter movieÕ models. The author explores the roots of naturalism in the work of Emile Zola and traces this through to the EC Comics of the 1950s. In so doing, the book illuminates the importance of RomeroÕs work. Filmography, Bib, Index, 214p, $55.00pb
The Cinema Of Michael Powell : International Perspectives On An English Film-Maker Christie & Moore (ed) 2005. In this first ever collection of essays on Powell, an international group of scholars explore his film-making landscape, providing new readings on individual films, analysing recurrent techniques and themes, and relating these to contemporary debate about gender, sexuality, nationality and cinematic spectacle. Powell, with and without Pressburger, emerges as a film-maker of lasting originality and significance. Filmog, index, b&w illu, $49.95pb
The Cinema of Robert Zemeckis Kagan, Norma 2003. Provides an absorbing analysis of the ongoing Zemeckis phenomenon. Romancing The Stone, Contact, Back To The Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump – what next? 253p, $38.95pb
The Comedy World of Stan Laurel McCabe John 2004. Included in this book are scripts from some of the duo;s most famous sketches –Ņthe Wedding PartyÕ, ŌLaurel & Hardy Visit LondonÕ and Ō Birds Of A FeatherÕ – as well as some unplayed routines found among LaurelÕs papers. Index, 221p, $24.95pb
Coppola Clarke, James 2004. Coppola takes each of his directorial projects in chronological order and discusses them in accessible sections, making it the indispensable guide to the films of Francis Ford Coppola. Biblio, index, 294, $45.00pb
Creatures of Darkness: Raymond Chandler, Detective Fiction and Film Noir Phillips, Gene D. 2000.This volume explores the wedding of ChandlerÕs fiction with film, from his novels and short stories to his career as a Hollywood screenwriter. Through interviews with Billy Wilder, Alfred Hitchcock, Howard Hawks and Edward Dmytryk, Phillips provides insight into ChandlerÕs sometimes-difficult personality. B&W Illu, Bib, Filmography, Index, 311p, $35.35pb
Carol Reed Evans, Peter William 2005. Remembered largely for his trio of 1940s masterpieces Odd Man Out, The Fallen Idol & The Third Man. This volume ranges over his entire career and combines observation on general trends and patterns with detailed analysis of key films. Filmog, ref, index, 198p, $49.95pb
Dirk Bogarde Coldstream, John 2005. Appen, index, b&w illu, 782p, $29.95pb
Darling Judi: A Celebration of Judi Dench Miller, John (ed) Contributors include Billy Connolly , David Hare, Trevor Nunn, Gregory DoranÉ to name a few. 195p, col illu, Chronology of parts, $35.00pb
Dudley Moore: An Intimate Portrait Fruchter, Rene 2004. 405p, $54.95hb
The Eisenstein Collection – Sergei Eisenstein Taylor, Richard (ed) 2005. Brings together his key writings in one volume for the first time. This edition covers the period from his dispute over the authorship of his first feature film, The Strike, in 1925 to his film-making and polemical activities during WW II, including his correspondence with Soviet leaders over Ivan The Terrible. Index, 429p, $95.00hb
The Essential Dave Allen McCann, Graham 2005. A celebration of his craft. 301p, $35.00pb
Federico Fellini: The Complete Films Wiegand, Chris 2003. Col & b&w illu, 188p, $44.95pb
Fellini Guggenheim Museum 2003. A compilation of extraordinary illustrations by Federico Fellini from the GuggenheimÕs exhibition marking the tenth anniversary of his death. The drawings reveal a remarkable inventive flair and the creative process as it unfolds. A must for all Fellini fans. 175p, $80.00pb
Fellini Lexicon Rohdie, Sam 2002. Explores the forms and substances, significance and objects in FelliniÕs work. An original & delightful approach. Filmog, 159p, $49.95pb
The Films of Ingmar Bergman Kalin, Jesse 2004. This volume provides a concise overview of the career of one of the modern masters of world cinema. Index, 249p, $49.95pb
The Films of Jane Campion Gillett, Sue 2004. Moves effortlessly between film theory, close textual readings and autobiographical reflections. 111p, $29.95pb
The Films of Orson Welles Garis, Robert 2004. Offers a comprehensive survey of Orson WellesÕ life and career, charting the progress of the extraordinary talent that produced such splendid successes and puzzling failures. Index, 184p, $39.95pb
Francois Truffaut: The Complete Films Ingram & Duncan (ed) 2004. A complete illustrated Taschen guide to the work of one of the greats. Biblio, full col illu, 192p, $44.95pb
French Film Directors: Louis Malle Frey, Hugo 2004. It is the first substantial work on the director to be published in English. The study introduces Malle through a lucid analysis of his many masterpieces, including Le Feu Follet, Lacombe Lucien & Au revoir les enfants. In addition to debating MalleÕs contribution to French Cinema, Frey also traces the directorÕs extended period of work in the US. Index, b&w illu, 163p, $42.95pb
Frank Films: The Film & Video Work Of Robert Frank Burger-Utzer (ed) 2004. Dedicated to FrankÕs film & video oeuvre, which grew and developed impressively in the years between 1959 & 2002. Index, b&w illu, 294p, $80.00hb
George Lucas Smith, Jim 2003. A step-by-step companion to the work of George Lucas. Filmog, index, 296p, $45.00pb
Godard: a portrait of the artist at 70 McCabe, Colin, 2003. Illustrated throughout with more than 100 photographs, this authoritative biography is both a recognition of GodardÕs genius and a perceptive investigation of French cinema, the events of May Õ68 and ModernismÕs long finish. B&W Illu, Filmog, Bib, Index, 432 p , $59.95hb.
Granta Magazine of New Writing: FILM # 86 , 2004. Featuring contributions and interviews from and about such greats as Atom Egoyan, John Fowles, Martin Scorsese and Satyajit Ray, to name a few. 256p, $24.95pb
Gregory Peck: A Charmed Life Haney, Lynn 2004. A vivid portrait of Peck . Filmog, index, b&w illu, 475p, $44.95hb
Hitchcock at Work Krohn, Bill 2003. This Phaidon publication is a comprehensive, behind the scenes study of the work of the ŌMaster of SuspenseÕ. It examines the whole of the directorÕs career, from the early films in Britain in the 1920Õs and 1930Õ – to his move to Hollywood where he became co-producer as well as director of his films. Film expert Krohn, looks beyond the usual anecdotal sources, paying unprecedented attention to the directorÕs personal papers and the archives of the film studios he worked for. Well illustrated, 286p, $59.95pb
Ian Holm: Acting My Life – The Autobiography 2004. A compelling mix of anecdote and observation. Index, b&w illu, 330p, $59.95hb
IÕm A Born Liar: a Fellini Lexicon Pettigrew, Damian 2004. Based on a candid & revealing series of interviews with Fellini conducted in 1992, the year before his death, it offers rare insight into the wildly inventive and stunningly original world of one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Filmog, index, 125 b&w illu, 168p, $75.00hb
The Immortal Count: The Life and Films of Bela Lugosi Lennig, Arthur 2003. Offering new insights into the films and personality of an actor who could not overcome Hollywood typecasting, this volume is the definitive account of LugosiÕs tragic life and times. B&W Illu, Index, 548p, $65.90hb
Isabelle Huppert - Woman Of Many Faces 2005. A lavishly illustrated pictorial of her work and life. Colour and B&W illu, 167p, $45.00hb
Jimmy Stewart – The Truth Behind the Legend Munn, Michael 2005. biog, index, 317p, $39.95hb
James Ivory In Conversation : How Merchant Ivory Makes Its Movies Emmet, Long, Robert 2005. An exclusive series of interviews with a director known for the international scope of his filmmaking on several continents. Ivory provides an invaluable account of his celebrated collaborators Ismail Merchant & Ruth Jhabvala and offera a complex and fascinating insight into the world of movie making by one AmericaÕs most articulate film director. Index, b&w illu, 337p, $44.95hb
Jean-Pierre Melville: An American In Paris Vincendeau, Ginette 2004. This BFI publication is the first major study of Melville & discusses the artistic value of the films in their context as well as the directorÕs love of American culture and his ambition to rework the Hollywood gangster film in a French setting. One of the worldÕs leading writers on French cinema has provided a comprehensive critical account of Melville that reveals him to be not only a fashionable cult director but one of the true masters of cinema. Filmog, index, 278p, $54.95pb
Joel & Ethan Coen – Blood Siblings Woods, Paul (ed) 2004. Collected here is an outstanding selection of the most important interviews, articles and reviews about the Coen brothers and their films. Filmog, 208p, $37.95pb
John Gielgud: An ActorÕs Life Brandreth, Gyles 2004. Biblio, index, b&w illu, 190p, $19.95pb
John Wayne: The Man Behind The Myth Munn, Michael 2004. Filmog, index, b&w illu, 407p, $24.95pb
Joseph Losey Gardner, Colin 2004. Of interest to students & film enthusiasts alike, this is the first full length critical analysis of LoseyÕs British films in the context of his entire career. Filmog, biblio, index, b&w illu, 314p, $52.95pb
Judy Dench : Scenes From My Life Miller, John (ed) 2005. 223p, $$55.00hb
Kate Remembered Berg, Scott A. 2003. This remarkable memoir is a loving tribute and farewell to 20th century movie icon Katherine Hepburn. $49.95hb
Lars Von Trier Interviews Lumholdt, Jan 2004. The conversations in this selection trace his development from the structured, image-obsessed formalist of The Elements Of Crime to the control-shunning game master of the 1990s. Most of these interviews, are translated into English for the first time. Index, 218p, $31.70pb
Lars Von Trier Stevenson, Jack 2002. World Directors Series. Explores the achievements as well as the paradoxes of Lars Von Trier. Index, 216p, $49.95pb
Len Lye: A Biography Horrocks, Roger 2003. The first biography of this remarkable New Zealander and gifted innovator in many areas including film. Index, $55.00pb
Leni Riefenstahl Rother, Rainer 2004. This powerful translation of RotheÕs acclaimed exploration of her life focuses on both Riefenstahl the woman and Riefenstahl the director. Appen, index, b&w illu, 261p, $29.95tpb
The Life & Death of Peter Sellers Lewis, Roger 2004. Index, b&w illu, 1107p, $29.95pb
The Life Of Graham: The Authorised Biography Of Graham Chapman McCabe, Bob 2005. index, col illu, 262p, $49.95hb
Lord of Misrule: The Autobiography of Christopher Lee Lee, Christopher 2003. With a Cast List taking in everyone from Orson Welles to Muhammad Ali, locations across Europe and Africa and packed with mesmerizing anecdotes, this volume is the perfect vehicle for the astonishing experiences of the world acclaimed actor. Index, 354p, $49.95hb
Luchino Visconti Nowell-Smith, Geoffrey 2003. This celebrated study of the director was first published in 1967 and revised in 1973. It is now fully updated to include the last three films that Visconti made before his death, together with some reflections on the ŌauteurÕ theory of which the original edition was a key example. Biblio, index, b&w illu, 250p, $49.95pb
The Man Who Saw Too Much: David Brill Little, John . 2003. David Brill is one of AustraliaÕs finest news cinematographers. For forty years he has covered wars and disasters, from the fall of Saigon, to the war in the Middle East. An exploration of the high price of commitment. 307p, $34.95pb
The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe Churchwell, Sarah 2004. A fascinating exploration of the controversies which still surround Marilyn. The book also looks at how our telling of the stories of her life continue to trivialize a woman we supposedly worship and in doing so, reveals what out feelings about Marilyn say about our attitudes to our cultural icons, women, beauty, sex & death. 384p, $49.95hb
Marilyn Naudet, Jean-Jacques 2002. A beautiful photographic tribute to the legend. Col Illu, 79p, $39.95hb
Marilyn: The Ultimate Look at the Legend Haspiel, James 2002. A beautifully illustrated glimpse of the real Marilyn, the character behind the star. Index, 207p, $49.95hb
Marlon Brando: A Biography Thomson, David 2003. Index, b&w and col illu, 160p, $39.95hb
Marlon Brando : The Naked Actor Englund, George 2005. Index. 271p, $44.95hb
Michael Caine : A Class Act Bray, Christopher 2005. filmog, index, b&w illu, 358p, $49.95hb
McQueen: The Biography Sandford, Christopher 2003. Index, b&w illu, 496p, $46.95pb
Michael Powell Interviews Lazar, David (ed) 2004. This collection of interviews with Powell, reveals the mind and tactics of a master filmmaker. Charged with brilliance, wit and jauntiness, PowellÕs conversations disclose the same intellectual and artistic range that makes his films so rewarding. Index, 186p, $31.70pb
Michael Reeves Halligan, Benjamin 2003. This critical biography claims Reeves as the great, lost auteur of British cinema and traces his conception of film back to his childhood and formative experiences. B&W Illu, Filmography, Bib, Index, 248p, $41.95pb
Michelangelo Antonioni: The Complete Films Chatman & Duncan (ed) 2004. A captivating look at the images from his films. 191p, $44.95pb
Mr Strangelove: A Biography of Peter Sellers Sikov, Ed 2002. An in-depth look at the life of this comic genius from his stage debut to his early death at fifty-four. Bib, Index, 428p, $45.00hb
Movies Were Always Magical Verswijer, Leo 2003. This work is a compilation of interviews with 19 film actors, directors and producers who were all part of the studio system that made mid-century Hollywood such a powerful and illustrious city. Celebrities such as Robert Wise, Janis Page, Janet Leigh, Fred ZinnemannÉ.. speak candidly about their work and experiences in Hollywood . Index, 254pb, $68.95pb
Much Love Jack Weaver, Jackie 2005 279p, $45.00hb
Natalie Wood A Life Lambert, Gavin 2005. index, b&w illu, 370p, $26.95pb
Name Dropping: An Incomplete Memoir Fitzpatrick, Kate 2004. One of AustraliaÕs most recognised actresses tells almost all about her life. Index, 390p, $32.95tpb
Natalie Wood Lambert, Gavin 2004. Index, b&w illu, $45.00hb
Niv: The Authorized Biography of David Niven Lord, Graham 2003. A fresh, revealing, funny and deeply poignant portrait of a brave and brilliant man, Niv is a fitting tribute to one of HollywoodÕs greatest heroes. Col Illu, Bib, Index, 356p, $49.95hb
NobodyÕs Perfect: Billy Wilder – A Personal Biography Chandler, Charlotte 2004. An entertaining biography of Wilder and his films, mostly in his own voice and those of his co-workers and friends. Filmog, Index, 352p, $22.95pb
Olivier Coleman, Terry 2005. Chronology of stage , filmog, index, b&w illy, 606p, $39.95pb
Orson Welles Interviews Estrin, Mark 2004. This book of conversations reveals the majestic mind and talent of Welles in an exceptional array of interviews, profiles and press conferences tracing the half century that Welles was in the public eye. Index, $31.70pb
Paul Newman OÕBrien, Daniel 2005. index, 262p, $24.95pb
Paul Verhoeven Keesey, Doughlas 2005. A visual journey through the directorÕs films. $44.95pb
Prunella : The Authorized Biography Of Prunella Scales Ranson, Teresa 2005. b&w illu, 250p, $55.00hb
Pedro Almodovar Interviews Willoquet-Maricondi, Paula (ed) 2004. These conversations disclose much about AlmodovarÕs personal biography, his thematic universe, his directorial personality and his maturing style. $33.50pb
Peter Jackson: From Prince of Splatter to Lord of the Rings Pryor, Ian 2004. The title says it all really! Appen, biblio, index, b&w & col illu, 350p, $34.95pb
Raul Ruiz: Images of Passage Bandis, Martin & McDonald 2004. A compilation of interviews in conjunction with the International Film Festival of Rotterdam with ChileÕs leading filmmaker. 114p, $24.95pb
Robert Bresson: A Spiritual Style in Film Cunneen, Joseph 2003. Introduces BressonÕs work to a broader audience, assesses the films in the context of detailed plot summaries, vivid descriptions of characters and settings and perceptive insights into the directorÕs execution, intention & technique. Filmog, biblio, 199p, $59.95hb
Rock Hudson Bret, David 2004. biblio, index, b&w illu, 306p, $39.95hb
Sam Spiegel: The Biography of a Hollywood Legend Frase Cavassoni, Natasha 2004. Filmog, index, b&w illu, 501p, $26.95pb
Satajit Ray : A Vision Of Cinema Robinson, Andre 2005. This spectacular publication is a rare kind of film book, which shows the mystery of movie creativity in unique close up. Divided into seven sections – Script, Design, Actors Direction, Camerawork, Editing and Music – it is comprehensively illustrated with drawings and scripts by Ray, ravishing stills and hundreds of photographs by Nemai Ghosh. 357p, $149.00hb
Searching For John Ford: A Life Joseph McBride 2003. Surpasses all previous biographies of the filmmaker in its depth, originality and insight. Blending lively and penetrating analyses of FordÕs films with an impeccably documented narrative of the historical and psychological contexts in which those films were created. McBride has given Ford the biography his stature demands. Index, 838p, $49.95pb
Silent Players a Biographical and Autobiographical Study of 100 Silent Film Actors and Actresses Slide, Anthony 2002. Filled with little known facts and personal remembrances of the stars of the silent screen, Silent Players profiles the lives and careers of the hundred best, brightest, or most unusual silent film actors and actresses. Slide demonstrates that the unlikely plot twists in many silent films are nothing compared to the strange and often sad lives lead by many of the men and women whose images flickered on screen. B&W Illu, Bib, Index, 439p, $65.95hb
Simone Signoret: The Star As Cultural Sign Hayward, Susan 2004. The most in-depth study yet published of her body of work. Filmog, index, b&w illu, 289p, $55.00pb
Spike Lee Interviews Fochs, Cynthia (Ed) 2002. A collection of the best interviews and profiles of AmericaÕs most prominent African American Filmmaker. Index, 228p,$42.00pb
Spike Milligan: The Biography Carpenter, Humphrey 2004. The first major biography since his death. Index, b&w illu, $22.95pb
Steve McQueen: Photographs Claxton, William 2004. A brilliantly illustrated behind the scenes look at one of the most intriguing actors of our time. 190p, $44.95pb
Steven Soderbergh Interviews Kaufman, Anthony (Ed) 2001. Charting the writer-director-producerÕs career, these conversations with Soderbergh reveal him to be as self-effacing and light-hearted in his later, more established years as he was when just starting out. Index, 171p, $42.00pb
Stories From The City Of God: Sketches & Chronicles Of Rome 1950-1966 Pasolini, Pier Paolo 2004. A Collection of the legendary Italian filmmakerÕs short fiction and non-fiction from 1950 to 1966. In these pieces, we see the machinations of the creative mind in consideration of the character of Rome after World War II. 232p, $49.95hb
Stroheim Lennig, Arthur 2000. Erich von StroheimÕs life was often shrouded in mystery. Lennig has painstakingly researched his portrait of StroheimÕs genius on both sides of the camera and his failed quest to triumph over the Hollywood system. B&W Illu, Bib, Index, 514p, $43.10pb
ThatÕs My Story And IÕm Sticking To It Lee, Spike, as told to Kaleem Aftab 2005. This authorised biography chronicles LeeÕs Brooklyn upbringing, his film school education, his business interests, and remarkable career. 320p, $35.00pb
Tis Herself : A Memoir OÕHara, Maureen & Nicoletti, John 2004. Index, b&w illu, 322p, $39.95hb
Tragically I was An Only Twin The Complete Peter Cook Cook, Peter 2003. A collection that gathers together the treasures of CookÕs comic career from school and university via Beyond the Fringe, alongside Alan Bennett, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore. $24.95pb
Vivien Leigh: A Biography Capua, Michelangelo 2003. Index, b&w illu, 216p, $62.95pb
Which Side Are You On ? – Ken Loach & His Films Hayward, Anthony 2005. ŌClear-headed and diligently researchedÉItÕs hard to imagine how this perfectly pitched biography could be betterÕ FILM REVIEW $26.95pb
Wilde: The Biography Of Jack Nicholoson Parker, John (ed) 2005. 320p,b&w illu $39.95hb
Animated Movie Guide Beck, Jerry 2005. This lavishly illustrated companion traces the origin of the art form, discusses what it takes to make a great animated feature and guides the reader through all manner of hits and flops that make up this previously unchartered world. Every film listing includes reviews, ratings, background information, plot synopses, running time and more. DisneyÕs legendary output is fully represented, but hundreds of other films, many of them rarely discussed are analysed and catalogued. This book doesnÕt only cover classics such as GulliverÕs Travels, Fritz The Cat and Yellow Submarine, it also evaluates recent hits such as Shrek, & Polar Express and examines art-house movies such as Spirited Away & The Triplets Of Belleville. It also gives a clear perspective on the influence of Japanese animation. Index, 348p, $48.95pb
Tunes For Toon : Music And The Hollywood Cartoon Goldmark, Daniel 2005. In this first in-depth examination of music written for Hollywood cartoons of the 1930s through to the 1950s, Goldmark provides a brilliant account of the enormous creative effort that went into setting animation to music and shows how this effort shaped characters and stories that have since become embedded in contemporary culture. Biblio, index, 225p, $49.95hb
Anime : From Akira To HowlÕs Moving Castle Napier, Susan 2005. This updated edition confirms that Japanese anime reaches far beyond the childrenÕs cartoon category. With new chapters on Spirited Away, HowlÕs Moving Castle and other recent releases, it offers a deeper understanding of the genre and its cultural impact. Biblio, index, col illu, 354p, $29.95pb
Animation : The Mechanics Of Motion Webster, Chris 2005. Learn the key skills you need with this practical and inspirational Focal Press guide to all the fundamental principles of animation. The CD-ROM includes more than 30 animations illustrating the techniques described throughout the book, as well as examples of a professional Production Schedule, Budget and Production Chart – everything you need to get started. Appen, index, 259p, $89.95pb
Animation ON DVD : The Ultimate Guide Mangels, Andy 2005. A comprehensive guide to over 1,600 animation and anime films currently available on DVD. Entries include storylines, reviews, history, key creatives, ratings and technical data, plus details on DVD only features like storyboards, Easter eggs, and production shorts. Mature and adult-themed DVDÕs appear in a separate section. Fully indexed, this authoritative work is an invaluable resource for fans, film buffs, researchers and librarians. 571p, $49.95pb
Animation and America Wells, Paul 2002. A fresh look at the unique art of animation and the distinctiveness of the cartoon form. This book is not a standard history of animation in America, but rather uses animation as a way of discussing social and political change. Filmog, Bib, Index, 185p, $46.00pb
Animation: Genre & Authorship Wells, Paul 2002. Short Cuts Series. Explores the distinctive language of animation, its production processes, and the particular question about who makes it, under what conditions and with what purpose. Gloss, filmog, 148p, $33.00pb
Animation: The Whole Story Beckerman, Howard 2004. An essential roadmap to the art of making animated movies. Veteran animator Beckerman uses his broad knowledge and insights to lead readers on a fun-filled journey from the earliest animation techniques to the cutting edge of the digital age. Vivid sketches, photos, diagrams and step-by-step illustrations guide readers through the various stages of animation. Index, 309p, $49.95pb
Animation Unlimited: Innovative Short Films Since 1940 Faber, Liz and Walters, Helen 2004. For some, animation is associated with cartoons, Disney and The Simpsons. At the other end of the spectrum, however, are complex, abstract and often obscure films that occupy a space between filmmaking, fine art and graphic design. This book features 50 seminal short films by key animators from around the world. Grouped according to themes –all types of animation are features, including 2D, 3D, digital, stop frame, direct filmmaking and Flash animation. Includes a free DVD with selected films. Col. Illu, Index, 192p, $90.00pb
Anime Explosion The What? Why? & Wow of Japanese Animation Drazen, Patrick 2003. A look at Japanese animation from the inside, from its roots in ancient Japanese culture to its major themes and motifs – war, anti-war, religion, ghosts and reincarnation. With over 100 illustrations. Bib, Index, 369p, $44.95pb
The Complete Animation Course: The Principles, Practice & Techniques of Successful Animation Patmore, Chris 2003. Covering everything from the start of storytelling – the secret of all great animation – to cel, stop action and 3D computer generated animation. Richly illustrated with animation stills, screen-grabs and artwork, this book will be an invaluable resource for both beginners and professionals as well as a source of inspiration and understanding for those who commission animated films. Gloss, index, 160p, $40.00pb
Draw Your Own Manga All the Basics Nagatomo, Haruno 2002. Includes all the basic information you need to get started on drawing manga with clear and easy-to-understand instructions. B&W Illu, 126p, $35.00pb
Femme Digital: Crafting The Female Form On Your Computer Burns, Michael 2003. Combining cutting-edge technology and expert technique, the artists featured in this volume are responsible for some of the most evocative and exciting imagery around today. Now this publication reveals their secrets. From stylized 2D digital painting to 3D graphics and successful design, it covers every aspect of recreating the female form on screen. Index, 223p, $60.00pb
Hollywood Flatlands: Animation, Critical Theory & The Avant-Garde Leslie, Esther 2004. Tracing the aesthetic precursors of film animation in the work of Hans Richter, Walter Ruttman and Dziga Vertov. Index, b&w, col illu, 344p, $31.00pb
How To Create Virtual Beauties: Digital Manga Characters Agosto (ed) 2004. Four of JapanÕs top digital animators divulge how they created some of their most popular characters and discuss what inspires them to invent these virtual beauties. Full col illu, index, 112p, $39.00pb
Prime Time Animation: Television Animation & American Culture Stabile & Harrison (ed) 2003. Examines a number of issues such as - made for cinema animated productions and television-based animations; the role of animation in the economies of broadcast and cable television; and the links between animation production and brand image. Contributors also examine specific programs like The Powerpuff Girls, The Simpsons, The Ren & Stimpy Show and South Park from the perspective of fans, exploring fan cyber communities, investigating how ideas of ŌclassÕ and ŌtasteÕ apply to recent TV animation. Index, 254p, $46.00pb
Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life Harryhausen & Dalton 2004. Reveals the fascinating story of his animated life and guides us step-by-step, through the painstaking work that went into the making of such movies as The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Jason & The Argounauts, One Million Years BC and Clash Of The Titans. With the help of preliminary sketches, key drawings, story-boards, stills and production shots, all of which he has carefully preserved, along with many of his original models, Ray is able to provide us with a fascinating visual history of each project, from his initial concept to the finished film. Glossary, filmog, index, b&w and colour illustrations,
302p, $79.96hb
Shrek: From Swamp to the Screen Hopkins, John 2004. This light-hearted book chronicles the dramatic and occasionally comic adventures of the two movies.
It features a trove of behind-the-scenes information and trivia and is jam packed with illustrations – including concept art and character sketches, storyboards, character models, set and prop designs and stills. Full colour illustrations, 175p, $60.00hb
Stray Dog of Anime: The Films of Mamoru Oshii Ruh, Brian 2004. Japanese animation or Anime, is rapidly becoming one of JapanÕs top cultural exports to the United Staes. At the forefront of this movement of cinematic, thoughtful animated films is director Mamoru Oshii. This is the first book to take an in-depth look at OshiiÕs films, from his early days working on the television program to the critically acclaimed Ghost In The Shell, to Avalon, his most recent feature. Index, col illu, 229p, $43.00pb
Documentary for The Digital Age Baker, Maxine 2005. Discover many different and innovative approaches to documentary form and style arising from the use of new digital technology . A tribute to the mavericks of creativity, this publication includes interviews and advice from ground-breaking documentary makers from the UK, USA & Europe , as well as extensive listings of useful worldwide contacts and organizations. Appen, index, 308p, $72.05pb
The Documentary Makers: Interviews With 15 Of The Best In The Business Goldsmith, David 2003. A series of in-their-own-words interviews with directors whose work has in some way extended the boundary of the documentary. They constitute a tiny proportion of those working in the field, but they represent the state of the documentary across the world. From the limited resources of ChinaÕs only independent director with no access to his nationÕs television, to the big budget series that attracts millions of American viewers. Filmog, colour illu, 175p, $90.00hb
Documentary Screens: Non-fiction Film & Television Beattie, Keith 2004. A comprehensive and critical examination of the formal features and histories of central categories of documentary film and television. Among the categories examined are autobiographical, indigenous and ethnographic documentary, compilation films, direct cinema and cinema verite and television documentary journalism. The book also considers recent so-called popular factual entertainment and the future of documentary film, television and new media. Index, 276p, $51.00pb
Screenplay and Essays on the Film – Derrida Dick & Kofman 2005 Jacques Derrida who had read the contents of this book, died before he could make good on his wish to contribute a personal reflection. This book is based on the film DERRIDA, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2003 and subsequently played in theatres nationally and internationally. Both book and film are an unusual tribute. They allow us to look more closely into DerridaÕs mind as well as into the thoughts of those who produced the film. Full colour illustrations, 140p, $39.95pb
Understanding Film : Marxist Perspectives Wayne, Mike 2005. Shows how questions of ideology, technology and industry must be situated in relation to class. It explores the work of some of the key theorists who have influenced our understanding of film , such as Adorno, Althusser, Benjamin, Brecht, Gramsci and others. It shows how films must be situated in their social and historical contexts, whether Hollywood, Russian, Cuban, Chinese and North Koran cinema . The authors explore the political contradictions and tensions within dominant cinema and discuss how Marxist filmmakers have pushed the medium in new and exciting directions. Index, 253p, $51.95pb
Film As A Subversive Art Vogel, Amos reissue. Back in print –Ōtakes an outstanding place, if not a unique place in the already extensive literature on film. Its pictorial enlightenment and its text make it an invaluable work.Õ Luis Bunuel $50.00pb
Movies And The Meaning Of Life: Philosophers Take On Hollywood Blessing & Tudico (ed) 2005. Takes an in-depth look at some of the most popular, controversial and resonant films of recent years, expertly extracting their relevance to the most profound meaning of life questions. What is reality and how can I know it – Contact, The Truman Show, Waking Life, How Can I Find my True Identity – Boys DonÕt Cry, Being John Malkovich, Fight Club, Memento É..the concept shows that even the most popular films actually raise important issues about life and its significance. Index, 302p, $31.95pb
Star Wars & Philosophy Decker & Eberl (ed) 2005. This book is a must for those seeking deeper meanings of the captivating film series. Index, 227p, $32.95pb
Gallipoli, Companion to the Feature Length Documentary Ornek & Toker 2005. Gallipoli the movie was researched and produced in seven different countries over a period of six years. Just like the film this book is based on this research and focuses on the human aspects of the campaign by portraying the experience of ordinary soldiers on both sides. But, this book contains much of the material unearthed during the projectÕs research that could not be included in the final film, because of the filmÕs running time. 119p, $35.00pb
Turner Classic Movies British Film Guide series :
The Red Shoes Connely, Mark 2005. The first comprehensive book on the film, examines the role of The Red Shoes in Powell & PressburgerÕs oeuvre and explores the creative genius behind the individual elements of its production, from the brilliant score to the unconventional approach to set design and dazzling use of light, colour and imagery. 95p, $29.95pb
IfÉ.Sutton, Paul 2005. Sutton draws on a number of sources : AndersonÕs private archive, which illuminates the filmÕs autobiographical elements; the original script Crusaders which would be transformed into IfÉ..111p, $29.95pb
Black Narcissus Street, Sarah 2005. Explores the issues of style, performance and interpretation to reveal the continued relevance today of this fantastic film. 101p, $29.95pb
Cine- Files - French Film Guide series :
La Reine Margot Pidduck, Julianne 2005. Examines the industrial, social and political contexs of the filmÕs production as part of an influential recent cycle of French historical Ōsuper productionsÕ, including Cyrano de Bergerac and The Horseman On The Roof. 112p, $29.95pb
La Haine Vincendeau, Ginette 2005. With great style and insight, the author provides a thorough understanding of the context of the filmÕs making, its narrative tension, stylistic sophistication and ideological ambiguity. Vincendeau explains why out of so many films about disaffected youth, La Haine is the one that caught the imagination, becoming an instant classic. 118p, $29.95pb
Les Diaboliques Hayward, Susan 2005. In this enjoyable and challenging Cine –File, Hayward, leading writer on French cinema, sets Les Diaboliques against the political culture of its time and demonstrates the importance of Clouzot as a master of the thriller genre. 117p, $29.95
Francois Truffaut At Work This comprehensive study examines TruffautÕs entire oeuvre and provides an in-depth exploration of his films and methods. With over 400 images, this Phaidon publication is extensively illustrated with film stills , archival material, on set imagery, letters and original documents, frame-by-frame shots, concept storyboards and annotated film scripts. This fascinating book provides a fresh and illuminating exploration of the work of FranceÕs leading directors. Filmog, biblio, colour and b&w illu, 319p, $99.95hb
The Making Of Taxi Driver Macnab, Geoffrey 2005. Explores how this classic came together and, 30 years on, describes how the film has achieved genuine cult status with subsequent generations of movie audiences. Appen, index, 200p, $22.95pb
Stanley Kubrick : Drama & Shadows – Photographs 19458-1950 Crone, Rainer 2005. The first book to present the previously unpublished photographs of the renowned filmmaker, reveals the directorÕs early experimentations with image composition and his attraction to dramatic, often psychologically intense subjects and narratives that would both become elements of his recognisable style as a director. This book features a carefully selected group of approximately 400 photographs organized into thirty-one photographic stories. Index, 254p, $99.95hb
Captured : A Film Video History Of The Lower East Side Clayton,Patterson 2005. Tells the story of film and video in the Lower East Side & the East Village in New York, in the artistÕs own words. Famous names & stories pop up in these field reports from the cultural trenches, names like Ginsberg, Warhol, Jarmusch and many others. Truly a work of the outsiders who have become Ņindie filmÓ. 586p, $43.00pb
Dressing: The Costumes Of Star Wars Galaxy Biggar, Trish 2005. Presented here is the first in-depth presentation of these amazing artefacts as well as a penetrating behind the scenes look at their creation. Every costume is displayed in exquisite detail, showcasing BiggarÕs visual exuberance and dedication to craft. With 300 illustrations in full colour this publication is a visual feast. 215p, $75.00hb
Phallic Panic : Film, Horror & The Primal Uncanny Creed, Barbara 2005. ŌPhallic Panic is not only an original and elegant work of scholarship; it breathes new life into debates around the horror film, illuminating the genreÕs eerie and unsettling power. Like her groundbreaking The Monstrous Feminine , CreedÕs new book is destined to become a standard text in the field.Õ Pam Cook, Professor of European Film & Media University of Southampton.
The Making Of King Kong : An Official Guide To The Motion Picture Wake, Jenny 2005. Takes readers behind the scenes for a fascinating, intimate view on every stage of production, from scriptwriting to costuming to digital effects. Packed with exclusive images and personal recollections from the filmmakers, actors and crew, this publication takes the reader on a captivating journey. 245p, colour illust, $26.95pb
The Official Movie Companion : The Chronicles Of Narnia – The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe Moore, Perry (ed) 2005. Reflections, pictures and stories from those who meticulously created this major motion picture. 225p, $35.00pb
The Age of Gold: Surrealist Cinema Short, Robert 2003. Surrealist cinema, as epitomised by Dali & BunuelÕs Un Chien Andalou & LÕAge dÕOr was a knife through the very heart of the establishment. This publication revisits these two seminal films, the process of collaborative psychic automatism which led to their creation and the scandal and riots caused by their themes and images of sex, mutilation, sadism, murder and excremental mania. It also documents the experimental cinematic theories of Antonin Artaud; traces the precursors and parallels of Surrealist cinema in avant-garde and Dadaist film, including the work of Hans Richter, Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray; and notes the legacy of the movement. Index, b&w illu, 188p, $31.95pb
The American Horror Film: An Introduction Humphries, Reynold 2003. The first overview of this popular movie genre. It moves from Dracula in 1931 to contemporary films such as Scream & The Sixth Sense. The various characters that recur in horror films – Dracula, Frankenstein, The MummyÉ..are discussed. The emphasis is on accessibility: while theory is included through reference to gender and politics, womenÕs studies and psychoanalysis, it is introduced carefully and in direct relation to the films under discussion. Index, 216p, $54.95pb
Anatomy of Film Dick, Bernard 4th ed 2003. Exploring both the humanistic and analytical aspects of film evaluation and criticism, this volume encourages students to develop a critical awareness of film as art, as literature and as life. This highly readable and jargon free text illustrates the most recent film techniques and includes examples from classic films and also from contemporary films such as The Blair Witch Project, The Matrix, Run Lola Run and All About My Mother. Glossary, index, 382p, $59.95pb
An Introduction to Film Studies Nelmes, Jill (ed) 2003, 3rd ed. This publication has established itself as a leading textbook for students of cinema. This completely revised & updated third edition guides students through key issues & concepts in film studies and introduces some of the worldÕs foremost national cinemas. Written by experienced teachers in the field and lavishly illustrated with 122 film stills and production shots, it will be essential reading for any student of film. Key features of the third edition are: Covers all the important topics for introductory level; updated coverage of a wide range of concepts, theories and issues in film studies ; comprehensive and up-to-date with new case studies on recent films such as Gladiator, Spider-man, The Blair Witch Project, Shrek & The Matrix; study questions, website resources and a glossary of terms; annotated key reading; further viewing and much moreÉ. Biblio, index, 496p, $56.00pb
The Apu Trilogy Ray, Satyajit 2005. This 50th Anniversary edition , containing a foreword and working sketches by Ray presents the first authorized publication of these scripts in their entirety. Fresh material special to this edition is an expansive interview with Ray by Shyam Benegal , himself a leading filmmaker. Ray talks about the early influences, the experience of making The Apu Trilogy, the importance of music and the portrayal of women in his film as well as other aspects of his craft. Filmog, b&w illu, 246p, $64.00pb
Bad Girls: Film Fatales, Sirens & Molls Turtu, Tony 2005. A celebration of the wicked, the wayward and the wanton, this book pays tribute to the actresses who made careers out of being bad. Rarely seen movie posters, lobby cards and photographs capture the dirty looks and nasty nuances that secured these womenÕs place in movie making history. Organised by theme and genre, thoughtful and intriguing captions set the scene and offer career highlights and biographical information. Full colour illustrations, 175p, $75.00hb
The Bad Mirror Hunter, Jack (ed) 2002. An invaluable introduction to the world of cult, exploitation & underground cinema. It features writings from the first 19 volumes of the bestselling Creation Cinema Collection, forming a wide ranging illustrated anthology of progressive film journalism from the last eight years. $27.95pb
BFI Film Classics: In The Realm of The Senses Mellen, Joan 2004. Mellen explains, OshimaÕs wish to break with social convention as wells as the film-making culture of the past. 87p, $29.95pb
BFI Film Classics: Withnail & I Jackson, Kevin 2004. Analyses the mood and magic of the film, its aesthetics and sensibility. 95p, $29.95pb
BFI Film Classics: Rio Bravo Wood, Robin 2004. Examines the themes of self respect and friendship, collaborative art, and HawksÕ complete understanding of classical film-making techniques. 87p, $29.95pb
The Celluliod Gaze Hadleigh, Boze / Foreword by Quentin Crisp with new preface 2003. Originally published in 1987, this is a book of interviews with six men of the entertainment world; actors Sal Mineo & Rock Hudson, film directors Cukor , Visconti & Fassbinder & designer and photographer Cecil Beaton. Aside from their career successes, they had in common that they were gay. In his new preface, Hadleigh reflects on the response to this book 15 years ago and how attitudes towards homosexuality have and have not changed since that time. 219p, $38.95pb
The Charge of the Light Brigade Connelly, Mark 2003. Examines the film and its difficult production history, the role of its stars David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave & John Gielgud and director Tony RichardsonÕs running feud with the press all of which culminated in the filmÕs subsequent fame. Explored is also the meticulous reconstruction of the era from authentic sources, its visual style, contemporary themes of youth while revealing the horror of war. Biblio, 85p, $39.95pb
Costume & Cinema: Dress Codes in Popular Film Street, Sarah 2002. Short Cuts series presents an overview of the literature on film costume, together with a series of detailed case studies which highlight how costume is a key signifier in film texts. 112p, $33.00pb
The Cranes Are Flying Woll, Josephine 2003. Discusses the filmÕs themes, characterisation and its cinematic language , notably Sergei UrusevkyÕs startling original visual design and camerawork. 112p, $39.95pb
Criminal Desires: Jean Genet & Cinema Giles, Jane 2002. Contains complete documentation of the making of Un Chant dÕAmour, including an illustrated shot-by-shot description, thematic analysis and exhibition history. The book also documents GenetÕs many other unfilmed screenplays, film appearances and finally the screen adaptations of GenetÕs work made by other directors. Index, 141p, $31.95pb
The DevilÕs Playground Tsiolkas, Christos Australian Screen Classics Series 2002. Best selling author Tsiolkas invites you into his 25 year journey of viewing & reviewing and re-imagining the film. A passionate tribute to the power and possibilities of cinema. B&w illu, 81p, $14.95pb
Dracula Hutchings, Peter 2003. Explored is the filmÕs symbolism and narrative structure, as well as its potent sexual and controversial take on gender. 109p, $39.95pb
The End of St Petersburg Kepley, Vance 2003. The first comprehensive analysis of a Pudovkin film, challenges the directorÕs reputation as Ōthe conservativeÕ of the Soviet cinema greats, revealing how his unique cinematic innovations – which combine traditional Hollywood continuity editing with Soviet montage techniques – are employed to express political themes. 122p, $39.95pb
Experimental Cinema -The Film Reader Dixon & Foster 2002. Brings together key writings on American avant-garde cinema to explore the long tradition of underground filmmaking from its origins in the 1920s to the work of contemporary film and video artists. It traces the development of major movements such as the new American Cinema of the 1960s and the Structuralists films of the 1970s, examining the work of key practitioners and recovering neglected filmmakers. Biblio, index, $46.00pb
Fame: The Psychology of Stardom Evans & Wilson 2004. The authors, both media psychologists, examine the effect fame has on actors, their fans and the media audience. They also look at how some people achieve notoriety and problems that the famous face living in the public eye. Index, 178p, $27.95pb
Fast-Talking Dames DiBattista, Maria 2004. In this widely acclaimed book, DiBattista paints vivid portraits of the grandest fast-talking dames of the era, including Hepburn, Dunne & Stanwyck and discusses what their films had to say about men, happiness and the power of speech. Index, b&w illu, 363p, $36.50pb
Film Structure & the Emotion System Smith, Greg 2003. Synthesizes recent research on emotion in cognitive psychology and neurology in an effort to provide a more nuanced understanding of how film evokes emotion. Analyzing a variety and range of films, including Casablanca and Stranger Than Paradise, this book offers a grounded approach to the mechanisms through which films appeal to the human emotions, demonstrating the role of style and narration in this process. 240p, $140.00pb
The Films of Nicholas Ray Andrew,Geoff 2004. This unique acclaimed study of his films discusses RayÕs stylistic artistry and abiding thematic concerns and his work with such legends as James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, James Mason, Joan Crawford and Richard Burton. Biblio, index, b&w illu, 193p, $49.95pb
Fleshpot: CinemaÕs Sexual Myth Makers & Taboo Breakers Stevenson, Jack 2003. From the pioneering ŌnudiesÕ to the American pre-code Talkies and the racy European imports of the 40s & 50s, this volume probes beneath the facade of art, exploitation and underground film genres. Index, b&w illu, 256p, $39.95pb
Footsteps In The Fog: Alfred HitchcockÕs San Francisco Kraft & Leventhal 2002. A celebration of the San Francisco films of Alfred Hitchcock. The master directorÕs familiarity with Northern California greatly influenced his decision to use Bay Area locations and more importantly was often a source of inspiration for many of the cinema classics. Filmog, 286p, $57.95pb
Framing Hitchcock: Selected Essays from the Hitchcock Annual Gottlieb & Brookhouse (ed) 2002. Both scholars & general readers will be entertained & informed by this selection of writings, which offer an overview of the current thinking on the filmmaker and his work. The articles span his career and cover a wide range of topics $55.00pb
Genre & Contemporary Hollywood Neale, Steve 2003. This wide ranging text looks in detail at some of the principal genres, cycles and trends in HollywoodÕs output during the last two decades. Adopting an array of approaches and frequently debating existing accounts of genre in New & Old Hollywood alike – the collection of freshly commissioned contributions focuses on animated feature films, teenpics, biopics, comedies, Shakespeare adaptations and female orientated dramas, as well as on blockbusters, westerns, gangster films, horror films & war films. It includes analysis of such films as The Quick & The Dead, Sense & Sensibility, Tha Mask, Titanic, CoppolaÕs Dracula and Malcolm X. index, b&w illu, 322p, $55.95pb
Get Carter Chibnal, Steve 2003. Profiles the people making it and analyses the film in detail . With the co-operation of Hodges and rare documents including an early draft of the script, Chibnal places the film in its social context , describing its making and its critical reception. Biblio, 135p, $39.95pb
The Heart is a Sleeping Beauty: The Million Dollar Hotel – A Film Book Wenders, Wim & Donata 2002. A compilation of images from WenderÕs latest movie. From the sublime first image to its final haunting shot , the incandescent beauty of Wim & Donata WenderÕs photography fill every page of this beautifully produced companion volume that is certain to find its way onto the shelves of WenderÕs many fans. 147p, $59.95hb
Heaven & Hell to Play With: the Filming of The Night Of The Hunter Jones, Preston Neal 2002. Tells us how this unique film came to be from its beginnings in the pages of GrubbÕs novel to the acquisition of the film rights by producer Paul Gregory, the hiring of Laughton to direct & James Agee to write the script, to every aspect of the filmÕs development & production. 398p, $44.95pb
HitchcockÕs Rear Window – The Well Made Film Fawell, John 2005. One of HitchcockÕs favourite and most personal films, offered the ideal venue for the director to fully use the tricks and ideas he acquired over his previous three decades of filmmaking. Providing an extensive analysis of the film, Fawell dismantles many myths and clichˇs about Hitchcock, particularly in regard to his attitude towards women. Index, b&w illu, $46.95pb
Hollywood Remembered: An Oral History of its Golden Age Zollo, Paul 2003. This collection of thirty-seven reminiscences recalls the townÕs Ņglory daysÓ in the words of actors, directors, cinematographers, agents, studio executives and screenwriters. If you want to peek behind the curtain and see what it was really like, this history is a good place to start. Biblio, index, 375p, $80.00hb
Horror Film Reader Jancovich, Mark 2002. Brings together key articles to provide a comprehensive resource on horror cinema. The introduction traces the development of horror from The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari to The Blair Witch Project and outlines the main critical debates. Combining classic and recent articles, each section explores a central issue of horror film & features an editorÕs introduction outlining the context of debates. Index, $45.99pb
If ItÕs Purple, SomeoneÕs Gonna Die: The Power Of Colour In Visual Storytelling Bellantoni 2005. A groundbreaking book that explores how colour influences an audience and furthers the plot, character and scene development. Ballantoni has grouped more than 60 films under the spheres of influence of six major colours. Using exquisite film stills and original artwork the author explains how each of these colours trigger very specific emotional states and reactions from viewers and serves to echo and support the characters emotions. index, full col illu, 241p, $68.20pb
Jaws Quirke, Antonia 2002. BFI Modern Classics Series. Quirke argues that SpielbergÕs ability to combine genres with precocious technical skills , makes Jaws his finest piece of work. 95p, $32.95pb
Jesus & Mel GibsonÕs The Passion Of The Christ: The Film, The Gospel & The Claims Of History Corley, Kathleen (ed) 2004. Brings together top international scholars to illustrate the similarities and differences between this film and the Gospels and the claims of history. Although the film has been greeted as an accurate portrayal of the gospels, it can be shown that it is not as true to the gospels as has been assumed. Written in clear, non-technical language, this book will help clarify the issues. Biblio, gloss, index, 198p, $29.95pb
John Ford & The American West Cowie, Peter 2004. This groundbreaking book is the first to examine his Westerns in terms of the inspiration he drew from the paintings and other works of art by such artists as Frederic Remington & Charles M. Russell. Cowie discusses these films in detail – aided by film stills, reproductions of artwork and photographs of these landscapes – 125 illustrations, including 60 plates in full colour. Index, 224p, $90.00hb
Kamera: Good Writing on Film 2003 no.1 Articles : WhatÕs so good about American cinema ? Kamera contributors ponder whether the last so called Ōgolden ageÕ of movies is all itÕs cracked-up to be ? Atom Egoyan on the responsibility of Ararat, Walter Murch on Coppola, Welles & restoring 100 year old film and much more . $14.95pb
A Knight at the Movies: Medieval History on Film Aberth, John 2003. Takes the reader behind the stock images of knights in shining armor and damsels in distress, illuminating how real life in the Middle Ages compares with what we have seen on the silver screen. This richly entertaining and deeply informative book is essential reading for anyone interested in history and film. B&W Illu, Index, 332p, $35.00pb
Light Readings: Film Criticism & Screen Arts Darke, Chris 2003. This study is divided into three sections. The first is a selection of reviews and articles, the second concentrates on French cinema, and the third on the increasingly fertile and overlapping territories of film, video and the gallery. Each section is introduced by a new essay that contextualises the pieces within their particular moment, as well as charting the significant developments since their original publication. 206p, $39.95pb
Little Vera Beardow, Frank 2003. The filmÕs unflattering portrayal of a dysfunctional working-class family polarised critics and the general public. This Kinofile approaches the film more open-mindedly. It investigates the production, context and critical reception of the film and provides a balanced analysis of the film itself and its place in Soviet cinema.114p, $39.95pb
Luis Bunuel: New Readings Evans & Santaolalla 2004. Twenty years after his death, the time is ripe for a re-evaluation of BunuelÕs legacy. Through theoretically informed discussions of individual films and dominant tendencies, as well as through more biographically orientated perspectives , (including newly discovered correspondence) This BFI publication locates & re-appraises BunuelÕs films with particular emphasis on the national cinemas and varied cultures with which he was identified. Index, 212p, $49.95pb
Mis-En-Scene: Film Style & Interpretation Gibbs, John 2002. Explores and elucidates this fundamental concept in thinking about film. In uncovering the history of mise-en-scene within film criticism and through the detailed exploration of scenes from films such as Imitation Of Life & Lone Star. Index, 128p, $33.00pb
The Nashville Chronicles: The Making of Robert AltmanÕs Masterpiece Stuart, Jan 2002. In writing this book, Stuart enjoyed the benefit of full cooperation from Altman, who sat for many hours of interviews . Illustrated throughout with behind-the-scenes photos, The Nashville Chronicles is both a fascinating journalistic tour de force and a valuable tool for students of film & filmmaking. Notes, index, b&w illu, 366p, $46.95pb
New Punk Cinema Rombes, Nicholas (ed) 2005. An array of established and emerging scholars trace and map the contours of new punk cinema, from its roots in neorealism and the French New Wave , to its flowering in the work of Lars von Trier and the Dogma movement. The book examines a range of films, including The Blair Witch Project, Time Code, Run Lola Run, Memento, The Celebratio,n Gummo & Requiem For A Dream. Biblio, index, 215p, $49.95pb
The Pleasures of Horror Hills, Matt 2005. A stimulating and insightful exploration of horror fictions and the emotions they are said to engender in audiences. It offers an overview of competing explanations of the genreÕs appeal, arguing that no single approach can adequately explain horrorÕs popularity. It also explores horror outside its usual boundaries, suggesting that academics have tended to focus on horror film at the expense of horrorÕs wider cultural life in TV drama, news, and even in cultural theory itself. Index, 248p, $49.95pb
Positif 50 Years: Selections from the French Film Journal Climent & Kardish 2002. In 2002 the French film magazine Positif marked 50 years of continuous publication. This book, which celebrates the milestone, consists of a selection of more than forty articles and reviews, translated into English, that appeared in the magazine over five decades. $55.00pb
The Private Life of Henry VIII Walker, Greg 2003. Alexander KordaÕs 1933 masterpiece was arguably the most important British film of the pre-war period and its phenomenal critical and box office success almost single handedly launched the British film industry. In the first exploration of this classic film, Walker looks in depth at the film itself, its makers, and its place in the cinematic and cultural history of the period. He also discusses the fascinating picture which Korda paints of gender and sexuality in the portrayal of HenryÕs wives and the complex interpretation of masculinity in LaughtonÕs captivating, central performance. 113p, $39.95pb
Queer Cinema: The Film Reader Benshoff & Griffin (eds) 2004. Brings together key writings that use queer theory to explore cinematic sexualities, especially those historically designated as gay, lesbian, bisexual and or transgendered. This collection examines the relationship between cinematic representations of sexuality and their social, historical and industrial contexts. Index, biblio, 242p, $46.00pb
Queer Italia: Same Sex Desire In Italian Literature and Film Cestaro, Gary (ed) 2004. Contains essays on Italian literature and film, that explore multiform dynamics of sexuality in Italian texts and cinema through history. 242pm $48.00pb
Rethinking The Novel / Film Debate Elliot, Kamilla 2003. The relationship between books and film has been one of the key topics of cinema studies. Much of this criticism however has been inherited from 18th century debates on poetry and painting and thus has fostered false and limiting paradigms. This publication historicizes and critiques the central paradigm of this debate. Testing theory against practice and uncovering the hidden agendas, Elliot creates new critical models that can be applied to the novel/film issues in an effort to transform the field for future inquiry. 320p, $150.00hb
Roberto RosselliniÕs Rome Open City Gottlieb, Sidney 2004. This text offers a fresh look at the production history of the classic movie; some of its key images, particularly those representing the city and various types of women; its cinematic influences and affinities and the legacy of the film in public consciousness. Biblio, filmog, 192p, $45.00pb
ScorseseÕs Men: Melancholia & The Mob Nicholls, Mark 2004. Join author Nicholls as he traces ScorseseÕs central theme of melancholia, nostalgia and loss through five films from the legendary director of : The Age Of Innocence, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas & Cape Fear. Notes, filmog, index, 190p, $29.95pb
Screening the City Shiel & Fitzmaurice 2003. In this collection of essays, a diverse range of films are examined in terms of the relationship between cinema and paradigmatic urban experience in Europe & North America since the early 20th century. Throughout the book, the cinemaÕs artistic encounter with the city always intersects with a social and political engagement in which urgent issues of class, race, sexuality, the environment, liberty & totalitarianism are everywhere at stake. Index, $42.00pb
Stars: The Film Reader Fischer & Landy(eds) 2004. Brings together key writings and new perspectives on stars and stardom in cinema, addressing questions of production, labour and circulation and examining neglected areas of study such as the avant-garde star, the non-American stars and the question of ethnicity. Grouped in thematic sections, each with an introduction by the editors, the articles explore key issues and developments in the study of stardom. Index, b&w illu, 300p, $49.00pb
Style & Meaning: Studies In The Detailed Analysis Of Film Gibbs & Pye 2005. Approaches the detailed analysis of film and related questions about interpretation and value. This volume is the first edited collection for many years to focus on these matters. The essays which include contributions by established film scholars & young writers in the field, centre on methods of close analysis and ground their discussion in the detail of individual films, such as ; Happy Together, Perfect Strangers, Under CapricornÉ to name a few. Index, b&w illu, 250p, $54.95pb
Take Two: Adapting The Contemporary American Novel To Film Lupack, Tepa, Barbara. A collection of essays, whose authors include some of the foremost scholars of contemporary American literature & film, offer critical insights into the visions of both the novelist and the filmmaker as well as important discussions of how those visions converge and diverge. 191p, $39.95pb
Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy & Religion in The Matrix Yeffeth, Glenn 2004. Here scientists, philosophers and science fiction writers offer provocative new perspectives on the technological challenges, religious symbolism and philosophical dilemmas presented in the film. Gloss, 298p, $24.95pb
Teaching World Cinema Gamm, Kate 2004. This BFI education title aims to provide teachers with a comprehensive approach to teaching World cinema. It offers opportunities for development of key concepts around case studies of National cinemas. Topics include: the role of New Wave cinema; the concept of Ōnational cinemaÕ; directors & starsÉ..gloss, biblio, 90p, $65.00pb
Terrence Davies Everett, Wendy 2004. Arguing that DaviesÕ films successfully subvert the traditional division between ŌpopularÕ culture and Ōart-houseÕ cinema, the book explores not only DaviesÕ debt to social realism, The British Documentary movement & Ealing comedies, but equally to the European auteur tradition and to the great Hollywood musicals and melodramas that continue to inspire him. It provides fresh insight into the centrality of music in his work and into his conviction that film itself is closer to music than any other art form. Filmog, biblio, index, 246p, $49.95pb
Three Philosophical Filmmakers: Hitchcock, Welles & Renoir Singer, Irving 2004. SingerÕs account reveals Hitchcock, Welles & Renoir to be not only consummate artists and inspired craftsman but also sophisticated theorists of film and its place in human experience. They left behind numerous essays, articles and interviews in which they discuss the nature of their own work as well as more extensive issues. Singer draws on their writings, as well as their movies, to show the pervasive importance of what they did as dedicated filmmakers. Index, 278p, $57.95hb
Unforgiven Buscombe, Edward 2004. The latest instalment from the BFI Modern Classics series. Buscombe explores the way in which Unforgiven, sticking surprisingly close to the original script by David Webb Peoples, moves between the requirements of the traditional Western, and more modern sensitivities. 95p, $29.95pb
The Visual Turn: Classical Film Theory & Art History Dalle Vacche, Angela 2003. A cutting edge dialogue between art historians & film theorists from the silent period to the aftermath of World War II. Its aim is to broaden the horizons of film studies, while making students of art history more comfortable when they approach the key texts of classical film theory. $55.25pb
Women Filmmakers Refocusing Levitin, Jacqueline, Plessis, Judith and Raoul, Valerie (Eds.) 2003. Provides a rich sampling of the wealth of thought and experience of women in the film industry and brings together the views of creators and critics from around the world. B&W Illu, Index, 496p, $53.00pb
Reel Tracks : Australian Feature Film Music & Cultural Identities Coyle, Rebecca (ed) 2005. Provides a serious and insightful analysis of recent mainstream Australian cinema. Following the editorÕs careful exploration of film musicÕs relationship to national cinema culture and indentity, individual chapters offer stimulating and diverse accounts of music in films such as Rabbit Proof Fence, Lantana, Chopper and Paradise Road. Biblio, index257p, $44.95pb
Taiwan Film Directors A Treasure Island Yueh-Yu Yeh & Davis 2005. This well-illustrated, in depth study of the most celebrated directors and films from Taiwan and the development of Taiwanese film focuses on the extraordinary rich work of four contemporary filmmakers – Ang Lee, Edward Yang, Hou Hsia-hsien and Tsai Mingliang. Featuring stills, anecdotes and close readings of films, the author offers a groundbreaking history of Taiwanese film from the end of World War II to the present. Index, b&w illu, 296p, $44.95pb
Traditions In World Cinema Badley, Palmer & Schneider (ed) 2005. Brings together a colourful and wide ranging collection of world cinematic traditions – national, regional and global. Each chapter covers a key world cinema tradition and is written by an expert in the field. Topics include : German expressionism, Italian neo-realism, French, British & Czech New Wave, Danish Dogma, post-Communist cinema, Brazilian post-Cinema Novo, new Argentine, African traditions, Israeli persecution, new Iranian cinema, Hindi film songs, Chinese melodrama, Japanese horror and new Hollywood . index, 266p, $46.95pb
Italian Cinema Wood, Mary 2005. Presents an overview and analysis of one of the most prolific and influential of national cinemas. Outlining the artistic, cultural, technical and commercial context of film, this volume presents a history from silent to contemporary film. As well as illuminating the work of classic directors such as Visconti, Fellini, Rosellini, Antonioni and Rosi, the book explores the interaction between art & popular cinema, visual style and spectacle, space and architecture, gender representations and politics. Index, b&w illu, 260p, $65.00pb
Japanese Horror Cinema McRoy, Jay (ed) 2005. A much needed critical introduction to some of the most important Japanese horror films produced over the last fifty years. This publication provides an insightful examination of the traditionÕs most significant trends and themes. Case studies include renowned films such as Nakata HideoÕs Ring Ishii TakshiÕs Freeze Me and Fukasaku KinjiÕs Battle Royale . filmog, biblio, index, 219p, $49.95pb
A Hundred Years Of Japanese Film: A Concise History With a Selective Guide to DVDs & Videos Richie, Donald 2005. thoroughly revised and updated, the latest edition of this most authoritative volume by Richie, the foremost Western expert on Japanese film, gives us an incisive detailed and fully illustrated history of the countryÕs cinema. Also analysed are the latest trends in Japanese cinema, such as the revival of the horror genre and introduces todayÕs up-and-coming directors and their works. Index, b&w illu, 316p, $39.95pb
Chinese Language Film: History, Poetics Politics Hu, Sheldon (ed) 2005. In this collection of essays, leading scholars take up issues and topics covering the entire range of Chinese cinema. They also offer insightful detailed analyses by such internationally renowned directors as Zhang Yimou, Hou Hsia-hsien, Ang Lee, Wong Kar-wai, Zhang Yuan and many others. Biblio, index, 413p, $48.00pb
Past & Present: National Identity And British Cinema Chapman, James 2005. In this ground-breaking new study of the genre, Chapman explores the ways in which the historical film has functioned as a vehicle for the representation of British national identity. Through a series of case studies, Chapman examines the production and reception histories of key films, looking closely at the way they have tackled themes including class, gender, ethnicity, imperialism and militarism. The historical film, argues Chapman, acts as a vehicle for exploring changes in British society, mediating the past in response to the ideological and cultural circumstances of the present. Filmog, index, 400p, $46.00pb
Arab Cinema: History & Cultural Identity Shafik, Viola 2005. Provides extensive coverage of cinema in the Arab world, tracing the industryÕs development from colonial times to the present. It analyses the ambiguous relationship with commercial Western cinema, and the effect of Egyptian but also North African, Syrian, Palestinian, Iraqi and Lebanese cinema, it also traces the influence on the medium of local and regional art forms and modes of thought. Notes, biblio, index, b&w illu, 255p, $36.95pb
Inside Soviet Film Satire: Laughter With A Lash Horton, Andrew 2005. A lively collection of sixteen original essays by Soviet and American scholars and film commentators. This Oxford publication is the first in-depth examination of an important genre within the Soviet film tradition. Offering a general overview of the evolution of Soviet film satire during a seventy year period, this volume also provides in-depth analyses of such classics as KuleshovÕs The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr West in The Land Of The Bolsheviks ; Volga Volga a popular musical of the Stalinist period; and the bitter and surrealistic Zero City, The Fountain and Black Rose, Red Rose of the glasnost period. It also examines the effects of communismÕs collapse in 1991 on the tradition of satire and includes an interview with the renowned Soviet filmmaker Yuri Mamin. Index, filmog, 171p, $55.00pb
Latin American Filma 1932 – 1994 ; A Critical Filmography Schwartz, Ronald 2005. More than 300 of the most significant Latin American films are covered in this work. Each entry includes the English title, director, year of release, running time, language, country and a detailed plot synopsis. Notes about the production and the filmmakers are also provided. Index, 292p, $67.95pb
Behind The Scenes Of Hindi Cinema: A Visual Journey Through The Heart Of Bollywood Manschot & De Vos (ed) 2005. Explores the inner world of Bombay film. Many aspects of Hindi cinema are brought to life on the pages of this richly illustrated book – from its beginnings to the present day. It reveals the symbolism of the divine role models, and the passion of the people working behind the scenes. It examines the changing face of the nationÕs enemies, the marriage scene, lyricists and playback singers, and it sheds light on Tamil cinema, which rivals the Hindi film industry in output and popularity. The book concludes with an analysis of the mass appeal of Hindi film beyond IndiaÕs borders and the recent embrace of the much-hyped ŌBollywoodÕ phenomenon in the West. Full colour illustration, 159p, $65.00hb
Shepperton Studios: A Visual Celebration Foreword by Sir John Mills, Introduction Ridley Scott 2005. Shepperton has been the home for maverick and independent film production for nearly seventy-five years. Some of the most successful film ever produced have been made at the studios (The Third Man, African Queen, Dr Strangelove, Alien, A Space OdysseyÉ..) With over 300 stunning images and contributions from directors, actors, producers and those behind the scenes, this fully authorised book represents the first comprehensive illustrated account of Shepperton Studios. Included is a DVD featuring 12 classic film trailers. $125.00hb
White Cloud Silver Screen: New Zealand On Film Harvey & Bridge 2005. Showcases the country that millions came to know as Middle Earth. All of the places featured have a connection with local or international film. In an enlightening introduction, Harvey describes how New Zealand has been portrayed on film since the first pioneering efforts before WW I, right up to the major international film productions of today. This spectacular pictorial is a wonderful reminder of the films that have delighted the world over many years. 159p, $59.95hb
Hollywood Genres And Postwar America: Masculinity, Family and Nation in Popular Movies and Film Noir . Chopra-Gant, Mike 2005. Examines some of the top box office successes of the period, including Best Years of our Lives, The Jolson Story and Two Years Before the Mast, finding that these films celebrate traditional American Beliefs in democracy , classlessness and individualism. He shows how they deploy positive, performative masculinities and the pleasures of male friendships, for example and celebrate the traditional American family, while also recognising some of the key cultural anxieties of the time. A compelling argument for attention to be given to the more fluid, contemporary understandings of the generic character of the films, rather than the more rigid genre classes familiar in film studies scholarship. Biblio, index, 219p, $49.95pb
The Hollywood Studio System – A History Gomery, Doughlas 2005. This BFI publication is the first book to describe in detail and analyse the complete development, classic operation and reinvention of the global corporate entities which produce and distribute most of the films we watch . biblio, index, 333p, $49.95pb
After Fellini: national cinema in the postmodern age Marcus, Millicent 2002. An in-depth critical analysis of Italian cinema over the past three decades. B&W Illu, Bib, Videography, Index, 377p. $41.95pb.
American Independent Cinema King, Geoff 2005. Independence is defined here as a dynamic rather than a fixed quality, existing in the overlapping territory between Hollywood and alternatives such as the avant-garde, ŌartÕ cinema, the politically engaged, the low budget exploitation film and the more generally cultish or eccentric. Chapters focus on industry strategies, narrative, other formal dimensions, approaches to genre (with particular focus on indie horror ) and alternative social / political visions including black independent cinema and New Queer Cinema. Notes, biblio, index, 294p, $49.00pb
America on Film Modernism, Documentary and a Changing America Girgus, Sam B. 2002. Girgus traces how the representation of being ŅAmericanÓ in films of recent decades differs dramatically from portrayals in classic mid-century Hollywood film. This book provides an analysis of the changes in cinematic tension involving fiction, documentary and modernism. Index, 226p, $49.95
Australian Cinema After Mabo Collin, Felicity & Davis,T. 2004. The first comprehensive study of Australian national cinema in the 1990s. Drawing on concepts of shock, memory and national maturity, it asks what part Australian cinema plays in reviewing our colonial past. It looks at how the 1992 Mabo decision, which overulled the nationÕs founding myth of terra nullius, has changed the meaning of landscape and identity in Australian films, including The Tracker, Rabbit-Proof Fence, Moulin Rouge, The Castle, Cunnamulla, Looking For Alibrandi and Japanese Story. It is essential reading for anyone studying Australian cinema. Biblio, index, 204p, $39.95pb
Beyond Bollywood: The Cultural Politics Of South Asian Diasporic Film Desai, Jigna 2004. The first comprehensive look at the emergence, development and significance of contemporary South Asian diasporic cinema. Desai explores the hybrid cinema through a close look at films in English from and about South Asian diasporas in the US, Canada & Britain, including such popular films as My Beautiful Launderette, Fire, Monsoon Wedding & Bend It Like Beckham. Filmog, biblio, index b&w illu, 280p, $39.95pb
Block Buster: How Hollywood Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Summer Shone, Tom 2004. The unmistakable opening of John Williams score for Jaws heralded not just the appearance of a man-eating shark, but the birth of a new type of movie. Fast, visceral and devouring all in its path, the summer blockbuster had arrived. For one generation of film-makers it spelled the very death of cinema, but for another it was the dawn of a new era, one which would be ruled by such titans as Spielberg, Lucas & Cameron. But somewhere along the line something went wrong. The Beast they awakened took a life of its own and by the 1990s had run completely out of control. Are the studios still in the movie business or are they just in the blockbuster business? Written with passion and wit, Shone has produced what is easily the most incisive and entertaining book about film. Biblio, index, col illu, 340p, $34.95pb
Bollywood Dreams Torgovnik, Jonathan 2003. Photographer Torgovnik explores the beloved pastime of an Indian population of over one billion and puts a human face on the fantastical spectacle-rich films that compel more than fourteen million people to the cinema each day. Singular in its conception, this lavishly illustrated book is unique in the way it documents IndiaÕs spectacular movie culture against the backdrop of everyday life. Full colour illustrations, 115p, $69.95hb
Bullets Over Hollywood : American Gangster Picture From The Silents To The Sopranos McCarty McCarty, John 2005. Gangland never ceases to fascinate moviegoers and McCarty digs deep into the history and iconography of mob films to reveal why. It wisely balances opinion and history with gossip and anecdote, making for the definitive word on the subject. Index, 327p, $29.95pb
Celluloid China: Cinematic Encounters With Culture & Society Kuoshu, Harry 2002. An introduction to the cinema of mainland China from the early 30Õs to the early 90Õs. Emphasising both film contexts and the film texts, this study invites Chinese film scholars to a broad cinematic analysis that includes investigations of cultural, cross-cultural, intellectual, social, ethnic and political issues. Such an evaluation allows for a better understanding of both the genesis of a special kind of film art from the PeopleÕs Republic of China and the culture & society exemplified in those films. Appen, biblio, index, 374p, $65.00pb
Chinese National Cinema Zhang, Yingjin 2004. This introduction to Chinese national cinema, by a leading critic , covers three ŌChinasÕ ; mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan. It traces the formation, negotiation and problematization of the national on the Chinese screen over ninety years. Historical and comparative perspectives bring out the parallel developments in the three Chinas, while critical analysis explores thematic and stylistic changes over time. Biblio, film index, index, 328p, $59.00pb
Cinemas of the World Chapman, James 2003. Offers a social history of film that considers the nature of cinema –going in different cultures, the types of film that have been most successful , the role of governments and censors in determining the content of films and the difference in critical and popular reception. Chapman ranges widely across the international history of cinema – from Hollywood to Bollywood, from the efforts of early pioneers to the age of the blockbusters, from the pleasures of popular genres to the political radicalism of the Third World – in order to throw light on the complex relationships between films and the societies in which they have been produced. Biblio, index, 480p, $39.95pb
Class, Language & American Film Comedy Beach, Christopher 2002. Examines the evolution of American film comedy through the lens of language and the portrayal of social class. Beach argues that class has been an important element in the development of sound comedy as a cinematic form. Index, 241p, $52.95pb
Coming Attractions: Reading American Movie Trailers Kernan, Lisa 2004. Starting on the premise that movie trailers can be considered a genre, this pioneering book explores the genreÕs conventions and offers a primer for reading the rhetoric of movie trailers. Kernan identifies three principal rhetoric strategies that structure trailers: appeals to audience interest in film genres, stories, and stars. She also analyses the trailers for twenty-seven popular Hollywood films from the classical, transitional and contemporary eras, exploring what the appeals within these trailers reveal about HollywoodÕs changing conceptions of the movie-going audience. Index, biblio, 294p, $35.00pb
Contemporary Cinema of Latin America 10 Key Films Shaw, Deborah 2003. Focuses on a selection of films that international audiences have access to and addresses specific national issues. Includes essays on Strawberry and Chocolate, Amores Perros, Central Station and more. B&W Illu, Filmography, Bib, Index, 206p, $59.95pb
DietrichÕs Ghosts: The Sublime & The Beautiful In Third Reich Film Carter, Erica 2004. A major new study which reassesses existing paradigms in German film history debates and throws suggestive new light on the icons and popular culture of the Third Reich. After Weimar cinema there followed a reorganisation of German cinema which fostered, Carter argues, an anti-modernist mode of spectatorship geared to an appreciation of the beautiful and the sublime. Index, b&w illu, 245p, $59.95pb
The Encyclopedia of British Film McFarlane, Brian 2003. With almost 6,000 alphabetically listed entries and contributions from many leading experts, this BFI publication is the first work of its kind published, supplying extensive information with a critical edge about : stars & character players, directors & producers, cinematographers, studio heads, editors, writers, cinemas, organisations & institutions. Over 100 years of the film industry in Britain from the age of the silent screen to the present day. 774p, $49.95pb
Fighting Films A History of the Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit Milner, Lisa 2003. Sydney wharfies turned Australian filmmaking on its head in 1953. They brought together artists and workmates to make films by workers and about workers. This is their story. A fascinating insight into the intersecting worlds of trade unionism and film culture. B&W Illu, 165p, $29.95pb
The French Cinema Book Temple & Witt (eds) 2004. An accessible & innovative survey of key topics in French cinema from the 1890s to the 21st century. This volume proposes new insights into familiar areas and sets out a fresh agenda for the study and appreciation of French cinema. The book combines historical context and background information with detailed discussion of case-studies, analysis of films, recommendations for further reading and online resources. Index, b&w illu, 294p, $54.95pb
French Cinema From Its Beginnings to the Present Lanzoni, Remi Fournier 2002. From the earliest flickering images of the late nineteenth century through the glories of the New Wave, into the nineties and beyond, this book examines a large umber of the worldÕs most beloved films against the backdrop of their often turbulent times. This sweeping history is enhanced by ninety stills and photographs of the personalities who have created a grand international tradition. B&W Illu, Index, 496p, $75.00hb
Genre, Myth & Convention in the French Cinema 1929-1939 Crisp, Colin 2003. Examines classic French films, exploring and analyzing the cinema as an institution, the textual system to which it gave rise and the light that these can shed on the process of production & reception of specific films. In part I Crisp discusses the 1,300 films produced by the French cinema in the 30s, while part II deals with publications of the period that comment on those films. Biblio, film index, 460p, $69.95pb
The German Cinema Book Bergfelder, Carter & Gokturk (ed) 2003. Brings together film specialists from Europe & the Us to explore German film history from the late 19th to the early 21st century. This comprehensive text re-evaluates traditional areas of interest in German cinema and ( such as Weimar cinema, Nazi propaganda, New German Cinema ) and complements this with a fresh look at hitherto neglected aspects, including Early Cinema, cinema of the GDR, popular genre traditions as well as migrant cinemas. Index, 291p, $60.00pb
Hollywood Italians: Dagos, Palookas, Romeos, Wise Guys & Sopranos Bodanella, Peter 2004. A celebration of nearly a century of images of Italians in American motion picture and their often under-appreciated, underpraised and truly remarkable contribution to popular culture. It covers the careers of dozens of stars including Valentino, Sinatra, Martin, Pacino, Stallone, Travolta and many others. In addition, the book reviews the work of such Italian American directors as Coppola and Scorsese in a fresh light. In all, this volume discusses scores of films with a concentration on the most important, including their literary and European cinematic roots. The book is capped by a comprehensive examination of The Godfather and its two sequels as well as the television phenomenon of The Sopranos. Notes, biblio, index, b&w illu, 352p, $59.95hb
Hollywood: A Journey Through The Stars - A Photographic Autobiography Willoughby, Bob 2003. These intimate portraits of the most famous Hollywood actors and directors of the time reflect a rare insight into the drama behind and in front of the camera. These memorable images, combined with personal observations are brought together in tribute to some of the greatest screen personalities of the 20th century. $80.00pb
The Holocaust in American Film Doneson, Judith 2004. This groundbreaking book has been updated with an expanded introduction and two new chapters to focus on Holocaust films of the last two decades. This new volume offers keen insight into how specific films influenced the Americanization of the Holocaust and how the medium per se helped seed that event into the public consciousness. Biblio, index, b&w illu, 289p, $34.95pb
Ideology of the Hindi Film: A Historical Construction Madhava, Prasad 2003. Highlights certain distinctive features of the narrative forms of Indian cinema and the role of political, economic, historical & cultural factors in the formation of an aesthetics of Indian cinema. Indian cinema is presented as an institution firmly rooted in contemporary society, shaped by and shaping the political-ideological terrain of independent India. 258p, $69.95hb
Irish National Cinema Barton, Ruth 2004. BartonÕs masterly account of Irish film, from the silent era to the present day, reflects on such questions as nationalism, gender and the representation of the troubles , as well as cinemaÕs response to the legacy of the ŌCeltic TigerÕ. Biblio, index, b&w illu, 214p, $49.00pb
Kung Fu Cult Masters From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger Hunt, Leon 2003. This wide-ranging study looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the ŌclonesÕ of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular and yet critically neglected genre. B&W Illu, Bib, Filmography, Index, 229p, $43.00pb
Malaysian Cinema, Asian Film: Border Crossings & National Cultures Van der Heide, William 2002. A detailed study of the complexities of the film industry and film culture in Malaysia. Using cross-cultural analysis, the book characterises Malaysia as a pluralist society, consisting of a multiplicity of cultural identities. Filmog, biblio, index, 301p, $55.00pb
Making Pictures: A Century of European Cinematography 2003. Presents incisive analyses of hundreds of visually stunning films along with a complete technical and creative history of the cinematographersÕ unique craft. Illustrated with over 500 images in both colour and black & white – most of them enlargements of actual film frames – features a wealth of location shots and expository stills. Contributions by such seminal figures as director Bertolucci, actor Mastroianni and BergmanÕs long term collaborator, cinematographer Sven Nykvist, make this a unique study. In addition, this remarkable book offers analyses of 100 European films that represent the art of cinematography at its best; they were specially chosen by a panel of cinematographers to represent either technical or creative mastery. Index, 481p, $155.00hb
Mizoguchi & Japan Le Fanu, Mark 2005. The first full length study of a director hailed by Cahiers du cinema recently as Ōthe greatest of all cineastesÕ. Mark Le Fanu teaches at the European Film College in Denmark and is the author of The Cinema Of Andrei Tarkovsky and is a frequent contributor to journals such as Sight & Sound and Positif. Filmog, index, b&w illu, 218p, $54.95pb
The New Brazilian Cinema Nagib, Lucia (ed) 2003. Since the mid-1990s, Brazil has produced nearly 200 feature length films. Many of these have been since received enthusiastically by audiences and critics and released worldwide. This passionately argued and illuminating book provides the first comprehensive critical account of what is known as the ŅRenaissance of Brazilian cinemaÓ and demonstrates just how thought-provoking and inspiring Brazilian cinema has become. Index, 296p, $46.00pb
One Hundred Films & a Funeral Kuhn, Michael 2003. Many Europeans have dreamed of a film studio able to challenge Hollywood on its own ground. Only one post-war company has come close – Polygram. Combining critical acclaim and popular success with such films as Wild At Heart, Four Weddings & A Funeral, Fargo and Notting Hill, Polygram garnered ten Oscars from 1991 until 1998, when its potential was destroyed by the machinations of its own parent company , Phillips. A brilliant account of the life and death of Polygram Films seen through the eyes of its British President. Index, 258p, $62.00hb
Operation Hollywood: How the Pentagon Shapes and Censors the Movies Robb, David 2004. This is the most important book written about the US film industry. Based on thousands of pages of Pentagon documents and interviews with filmmakers and military officials, this publication reveals that many of your favourite movies and television shows have been shaped, sanitized and censored by the Pentagon. Robb reveals a world where filmmakers bow to pressure from admirals and generals, where movies are turned into propaganda and where free speech is thrown out the window. Index, 384p, $57.95hb.
Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film Chris, D 2005. Offers an extraordinary close-up on the golden age of Japanese cult, action and exploitation cinema from the early 50s through to the late 70s and up to the present. Chris D brings together penetrating interviews with, and original writings on, the lives and films of directors such as Fukasaku (Battles Without Honor) , Suzuki (Branded To Kill) and Wakamatsu (Ecstasy of the Angels) to name only a few. Appen, index, b&w illu, 262p, $59.95pb
Popular Cinema in Brazil: 1930- 2001 Dennison, Stephanie 2004. Provides an entertaining insight into Brazilian films that have captured the imagination of their domestic audiences over the years. Filmog, biblio, index, 252p, $55.95pb
Stray Dogs & Lone Wolves: The Samurai Film Handbook Galloway, Patrick 2005. A critical guide to over 50 top samurai films, including such masterworks as the The Gate of Hel,l Yojimbo, the influential Lady Snowblood and newly released hits like Takeshi KitanoÕs Zatoichi. Also here is background information on the samurai era in Japan, the Japanese film industry and the key actors and directors. 233p, b&w illu, $39.95pb
Women Vision: Women & The Moving Image In Australia French, Lisa (ed) 2003. With writings that range from personal meditations and first hand accounts of the production process, to the challenging theoretical analysis, this compilation of essays provide us with an insight into the diversity and breadth of recent womenÕs filmmaking and digital production in Australia. 332p, $29.95pb
Setting Up Your Scenes : The Inner Workings Of Great Films Pepperman, Richard 2005. Here for the first time is an awe-inspiring guide that takes you into the inner workings of classic scenes, revealing the aspects that make them great and the reasons they have served as inspirations. An invaluable resource for screenwriter, cinematographer, actor, director and editor. PeppermanÕs book uses examples from six decades of international films to illustrate what happens when story, character, dialogue, text and set ups come together to create cinematic magic. With more than 400 selected frames in a wide-screen format, this book can help you emulate the masters and achieve your dreams. Filmog, b&w illu, 245p, $42.50pb
The Art Direction Handbook For Film Rizzo, Michael 2005. Written by the art director of Vanilla Sky, JFK, My Cousin Vinny and other successful films and TV shows, this publication includes the kind of valuable career advice that can only be offered by a Hollywood insider. Interviews with prominent art directors are included to provide varying perspectives from the industry and an extensive collection of useful forms and checklists will help you perform your job efficiently and effectively. Also covers how an art director navigates the major studio and indie process and a practical handbook shows you how to effectively juggle art and commerce in filmmaking. Gloss, index, 333p, $68.20pb
Fine Cuts: The Art Of European Film Editing Crittenden, Roger 2005. CrittendenÕs warm and perceptive interviews reveal the experiences of many of the greatest living European film editors- offering a unique insight into the art of editing – direct from masters of the craft. Master editors relate their experience to the directors they have worked with, including : Agnes Guillemont ( Godard, Truffaut,) Roberto Perpignani ( Welles, Bertolucci, Tavianni ) Sylvia Ingemarsson (Bergman ) Michael Leszczlowski (Tarkovsky,) Tony Lawson (Roeg, Kubrick, Jordan) and many more. Index, 399p, $72.00pb
Producing for TV & Video : A Real-World Approach Kellison, Catherine 2005. Explores the roles and functions of a producer and helps the reader to understand and master the challenges of producing a project. The book expands the readerÕs knowledge of the television industry itself and reveals how the producerÕs role can be multidimensional, influential and often lucrative. In addition to ten chapters that trace a project from a simple idea to a finished piece of broadcast quality, this book also contains interviews with established industry professionals who produce prime time programming. Also included is a CD-ROM with crucial forms and contracts. Index, 281p, $68.00pb
Cameras In Narnia: How The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe Came To Life Brodie, Ian 2005. Using stills from the movie, his own photographs and interviews with the key cast and crew, Brodie describes the journey from the book to screen, explaining how modern technology enabled director Adamson and his team to bring the ageless childrenÕs classic to breathtaking life. 72p, $19.95pb
Writing & Producing For Television & Film de Fossard & Riber 2005. Specially designed to offer precise information in separate sections to various users – the program manager, writer, producer/director and actor – the book is a structured, step-by-step guide that answers the multiple problems faced by all members of a television drama or film production team. 278p, $49.95pb
The Independent Film ProducerÕs Survival Guide Erikson, Tulchin & Halloran 2005. Gives the independent producer vital information about the business and legal aspects of movie production. Detailed insights into the development process, deal making, hiring directors and actors, contracts, securing location rights, acquiring music, digital movie making, distribution, marketing and finance are clearly explained in everyday language. Useful industry standard forms are included for drawing up contracts. The three authors are entertainment lawyers with a focus on the independent film market. Index, 416p, $49.95pb
Cinematography: The Classic Guide To Filmmaking, Revised & Updatde 3rd ed Malkiewicz, Kris 2005. Since its initial publication in 1973, Cinematography has become the guidebook for filmmakers. Malkiewicz & Mullen lay clear and concise groundwork for basic film techniques, focusing squarely on the cameramanÕs craft. This completely revised edition, with more than 200 new illustrations, will provide a detailed look at * How expert camera operation can produce consistent, high quality results * How to choose film stocks for the appearance and style of the finished film * How to measure light in studio and location shooting for desired appearance & how to coordinate visual and audio elements to produce high quality sound tracks. Gloss, index, 259p, $39.95pb
Making Short Films : The Complete Guide From Script To Screen Thurlow, Clifford 2005. A practical and inspirational guide to students and independent filmmakers. In one volume it describes and explains the whole process – from creating an original or adapted script, through producing and directing, to finance & distribution. Details on all major film festivals, a glossary of film terms and a web page with supporting information are also included. Appen, index, 246p, $29.95pb
Alexander Mackendrick on Film-Making Cronin, Paul 2004. Mackendrick directed such classic Ealing comedies as The Man In The White Suit and The Ladykillers, but after retiring from film-making he spent nearly 25 years teaching his craft. Mackendrick produced hundreds of pages of masterly handouts and sketches, designed to guide his students to a finer understanding of how to write a story, and then use those devices peculiar to cinema in order to tell that story as effectively as possible. Gathered and edited in this collection, MackendrickÕs teachings reveal that he had the talent not only to make great films, but also to articulate the process with a clarity and insight that will still inspire and aspiring film-maker.
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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: The Inside Story of Hand-Made Films Sellers, Robert / Foreword by Michael Palin 2003. ItÕs 1978. Out in Tunisia, a couple of sand dunes along from where George Lucas shot Star Wars, the Monty Python team are preparing their own little contribution to late 20th century culture – The Life of Brian. As filming begins, the film is stopped on religious grounds. Enter George Harrison, who personally pays for the production, just for the pleasure of seeing it madeÉ..So begins the story of Hand-Made Films, an independent film company with a difference. Combining serious financial clout with creative freedom, elements which are rarely found together, the company produced classics as diverse as Withnail & I, Time Bandits, Mona Lisa & the Long Goodbye to name a few. In this volume Sellers spoke to the people that made it happen. Appen, index, 305p, $39.95hb
British Film Editors: The Heart of the Movie Perkins & Stollery 2004. This book attempts to explain this most elusive of roles by allowing editors to describe in their own words what they do and to bring them into the critical and public spotlight. It is the most comprehensive survey of its kind to date and is based upon interviews with many distinguished editors who have worked on films as diverse as Blade Runner, Die Hard & American Beauty. Filmog, index, 248p, $49.95pb
A Career Handbook for TV, Radio, Film, Video & Interactive Media Llewellyn & Walker 2003. This unique guide answers a multitude of questions, including what are the jobs; how to get useful work experience; how to find jobs that are not advertised and much more. Index, 316p, $29.95pb
The Conversations: Walter Murch & the Art of Editing Film Ondaatje, Michael 2002. From one of our most celebrated novelists, comes this remarkable book – OndaatjeÕs conversations over a period of a year with the film & sound editor Walter Murch. Their exchange reveals behind the scenes glimpses of the maverick group that became Zoetrope – the different working styles of directors Coppola & Lucas. $ index, 339p, $39.95pb
Digital Cinema: The Hollywood InsiderÕs Guide to the Evolution of Storytelling Taylor & Hsu 2004. Now that cutting-edge technology and the age-old desire to tell a story have come together in the form of digital cinema, what do you do? This publication addresses the needs of independent filmmakers whilst also offering a perspective from the agents, producers, distributors, studios and financiers on the business side of the art. Throughout, filmmakersÕ experiences and insights demonstrate how digital video will evolve into the cinematic medium of the future. Appen, 232p, $40.15pb
Directing: Film Techniques & Aesthetics Rabiger, Michael 2003 / 3rd ed. This Focal Press publication is a comprehensive manual that teaches the essentials of filmmaking from the perspective of the director. Ideal for film production and directing classes, as well as for aspiring & current directors. This book covers all phases of pre-production and production, from idea development to final cut. Through covering the basics it guides the reader to professional standards of expression and control and goes to the heart of what makes a director. The book outlines a great deal of practical work to meet this goal, with projects, exercises and outcomes assessment tables to judge progress. Index, 678p, $121.55pb
The Directors / Take Three Emery, Robert 2003. The third installment of The Directors, offers in-depth interviews with ten of HollywoodÕs most acclaimed film directors. Offering a unique glimpse at the craft of directing, as well as reminiscences of on-the-set pranks, these savvy Hollywood figures provide rich detail on the making of a wide and colourful variety of films, including Nashville, Rain Man, Raging Bull, SchindlerÕs ListÉ..Readers will learn how directors first reacted to scripts that became film classics, how famous scenes were staged and shot, how underdog actors landed the roles that made them superstars and much more. Some of the directors featured in this volume are – Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Wes CravenÉ.to name a few. Index, 228p, $55.00pb
Essential Director 8.5 FAST : Rapid Shockwave Movie Development Hussain, Fiaz 2003. Provides an exciting environment for composing interactive, attractive and media rich movies. It gives an easy explanation of the basic tools needed to create dazzling entertainment, interactive product demonstrations and learning applications suitable for web sites. Index, illu, 314p, $65.95pb
The FilmmakerÕs Guide to Production Design LoBrutto, Vincent 2003. Professional & student film & videomakers will find everything needed for effective cinematic expression in this practical guide to production design. Readers will find expert advice on designing films of all genres, in projects ranging from well funded studio films to Ōguerilla filmmakingÕ. Biblio, index, 195p, $49.95pb
The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook Jones, Chris and Jolliffe, Genevieve 2000. A guide to low-budget movie-making in the UK and around the world. A rich, vibrant mixture of no nonsense technical guidance, inspirational case studies, hot tips, contracts, forms, documents and even free film making software. B&W Illu, CD, 639p, $59.95pb
The Guerilla Film Makers Movie Blueprint Jones, Chris 2003. A simple to understand flow chart for the whole film making process. It takes each and every aspect of the independent film makerÕs journey, from concept to completion, then breaks it down into individual jobs that need to be done, explaining how to do it, how much it will cost and how long it will take. It also flags potential problems and suggests alternative routes that may well be better, faster & cheaper than conventional wisdom. Index, b&w illu, 608p, $59.95pb
Hands On: A Practical Guide to Production & Technology in Film, TV & New Media Gillezeau, Marcus 2004. Written specifically for the Australian industry, this publication is an essential guide to the latest film, video and new media technology . Hands On defines a cyclical production model that empowers the filmmaker and saves valuable time and money. From conception to financing, choosing a screen ratio, a camera or a lawyer, delivering over the web, TV or the cinema, this volume helps emerging and established practitioners to make informed decisions. Appen, index, 340p, $39.95pb
Independent ProducerÕs Guide to Film & TV Contracts. Alberstat, Philip 2003. Focal. First time film-makers , producers & writers will find this guide an essential reference tool. The numerous examples of typical legal agreements contained in this book are wide ranging, from the deals that a producer must make at the outset of a project to acquire source rights through to production and co-production and distribution arrangements for the finished product. The accompanying CD-Rom contains templates of all agreements found in the book. These are intended to be downloaded and tailored for your own use. Appen, index, 475p, $107.80pb
The Independent Film ProducerÕs Survival Guide: a Business & Legal Sourcebook Erikson, Tulchin & Halloran 2003. Explains the nuts & bolts of the legal and business aspects of independent film production. Contracts, distribution and financing are explained in down to earth language. Basic contracts and other forms used in the industry are included. Index, 330p, $70.00pb
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum How We Made Movie Magic Serkis, Andy 2003. Examines the transition to the big screen of one of literatureÕs most unforgettable creatures. As the filming takes him from London to Wellington and from the Misty Mountains to Mount Doom, Andy Serkis explains the methods and the madness behind the most amazing five years in an actorÕs life. Col Illu, 119p, $19.95pb
The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy Sibley, Brian 2003. A lavishly illustrated behind-the-scenes guide which includes more than 300 photos from all three films, together with exclusive interviews with the cast & crew. 190p, $29.95pb
The Movie Business Book Squire, Jason 2004. Offers the most comprehensive, authoritative overview of this fascinating, global business. A must read for industry newcomers, students and movie buffs, this new edition features key movers and shakers, such as Tom Rothman – chairman of Fox Filmed Entertainment, Michael Grillo, head of Film Production at Dream Works; Sydney Pollack, Mel Brooks and many others. A definitive sourcebook, it covers nuts and bolts details about financing, revenue, marketing, DVDs, globalization, the Internet and new technologies. Index, 549p, $29.95
MoviemakersÕ Master Class: Private Lessons from fhe WorldÕs Foremost Directors Tirard, Laurent 2003. Tirard talks to twenetyone of todayÕs most important filmmakers ( Woody Alle, Pedro Almodovar, Bernardo Bertolucci, Tim Burton, Emir Kusturica, Takeshi Kitano, Lars Von TrierÉÉ.) allowing each one to speak in his own voice as he gets to the core of his craft. In these interviews – which originally appeared in the French film magazine Studio and are being published here in English for the first time – directors explore their visions as well as their techniques, shedding light on both the process and the person and helping us understand what makes each filmmaker and his films unique. 214p, $35.00pb
On Screen in Time: Transition in Motion Graphic Design for Film, Television & The New Media Goux & Houff 2003. Through interviews with the cream of todayÕs motion graphic designers and examples of their work from the turn of the 21st century, this book brings a global perspective to the creative innovations at the cutting edge of motion graphics and the challenges facing the industry. 159p, $92.00hb
On The Track: A Guide To Contemporary Film Scoring Karlin, & Wright 2004. A comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television. It covers everything from the nuts and bolts of timing, cuing and recording through balancing the composer's aesthetic vision with the needs of the film itself. It contains over 100 interviews with noted composers and 150 musical excerpts from film scores. Biblio, index, 533p, $99.00pb
Practical DV Filmmaking Evans, Russell 2003. Provides a practical guide to the process of making a film with low-cost digital equipment - from development through to production, post-production and distribution. The book concentrates on filmmaking principles throughout, showing how to use digital tools for innovative filmmaking. A CD-Rom offers versions of editing software : Adobe Premiere 6.0; Adobe After Effects 5.5; Pure Motion EditStudio 2.1.4; comprehensive lists of international film courses and festivals; film budgeting templates and interviews key figures in the industry today. $72.50pb
Producing Videos: A Complete Guide 2nd ed, Mollison, Martha 2003. Offers a comprehensive and user friendly guide to all aspects of video production – from the first chapter on using a camera to the final chapter on distribution. This new edition has been fully updated to cover developments in technology. It includes new chapters on digital effects, the ŌHot studioÕ & posting video on the internet. Index, 568p, $45.00pb
Projections 13: Women Filmmakers on Filmmaking Weibrecht, Isabella 2004. This edition of Projections brings together women working right across the spectrum of film-making today through a collection of interviews, conversations and articles. 267p, b&w illu, $39.95pb
Screencraft: Costume & Design Landis, Deborah 2003.This is the seventh title in RotovisionÕs Screencraft series. There are 14 costume designers interviewed within this volume. They hail from the US, Japan, Italy & The UK, but each one of them has designed costumes that have captured the imagination of film enthusiasts everywhere, by perfectly expressing the essence of the characters that wear them. The interviews are illustrated with preparatory sketches, fabric swatches, design notes, film stills and photographs from the designerÕs personal collections. Col illu, 175p, $105.00pb
Screenplay by Disney Surrell, Jason 2004. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Bambi, from The Little Mermaid to The Lion King, the animated films created by Walt Disney Company are renowned for stories that amuse, astound and inspire. Now, for the first time the story artists and screenwriters behind these beloved movies offer aspiring and professional screenwriters a chance to learn how to incorporate the magic of Disney into their celluloid dreams. Index, 175p, $29.95pb
Shoot Me – Independent Filmmaking From Creative Concept To Rousing Release Simonelli & Frumkes 2003. When the script says shoot me and Hollywood says no, your only alternative is to raise the money and do it yourself. HereÕs how screenwriters Frumkes & Simonelli used digital video to do just that. Witty and original, this book looks at the independent filmmaking process, including : Targeting the audience, raising money, casting, location, producing, Directing, editing and celebrating ! index, 230p, $49.95pb
Special Effects: An Oral History Pinteau, Pascal 2004. Spanning a century of screen wizardry – from the early innovations of the pioneering French Fantasists Georges Melies to the first Synthetic TRON images to the cutting edge technology used in the most recent Star Wars & The Matrix – this fabulous volume pays homage to dazzling pyrotechnics and the artists of illusion who created them. A detailed look at the history of these great illusions is presented through interviews with thirty-eight international masters of the art and science of special effects and more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations in full colour. 563p, $70.00pb
There And Back Again: An ActorÕs Tale Astin, Sean 2004. A very honest and revealing behind the scenes look at what it was like to be involved in making one of the biggest movie franchises of all time from one of the main actors on the set of The Lord of the Rings. Index, col illu, 326p, $29.95
The Ultimate FilmmakerÕs Guide to Short Films Adelman, Kim 2004. Packed with extensive advice from veteran filmmakers and industry experts, this step-by-step guide shows you how to : make the right decisions about shooting on film or video, producing within your budget range, avoiding common production pitfalls, creating press kits, festival circuitsÉ..This volume brings together the artistic and business sides of filmmaking – containing everything an aspiring filmmaker needs to successfully make, exhibit and sell a short film. Index, 251p, $21.50pb
Acting for Film Haase, Cathy 2004. Shows actors how to develop technique, craft and depth of self knowledge and reveals the tricks for creating characters who come alive and who touch the audience. Performers are guided through specific lessons in - maintaining eye focus in front of the camera, training the voice for proper breathing & volume, preparing for auditions and call-backs, first day on setÉ.and much more. 216p, $39.95pb
The Art of Film Acting: A Guide for Actors & Directors Comey, J. 2004. This guide applies classic stage acting methods to the more intimate medium of performing before a camera, encouraging actors to experience rather than indicate an emotion. Actors and directors just starting out in the business, as well as seasoned professionals, will find this guide invaluable in its ability to get to the heart of what it means to act and act well. It also offers the reader practical tools for audition preparation, sight reading and successful improvisation. Biblio, index, 290p, $64.90pb
DonÕt Tell Me Show Me: Directors Talk About Acting Macaulay, Adam 2003. A collection of informal interviews with Australian directors of stage, film and TV talking about actors and acting. The author posed two questions to the directors Ōfrom your point of view what makes an actor good ?Õ and Ō what skills and attitudes make an actor good to work with ?Õ. The result is an intelligent and enlightening commentary on acting in Australia today. 211p, $29.95pb
Movie Acting: The Film Reader Robertson Wojcik, Pamela 2004. Explores one of the most central aspects of cinema : film acting. Combining recent scholarship with classic essays, this book examines key issues such as : what constitutes film acting? How is it different from stage acting? How is it different in different in genres? Providing detailed analysis of specific actors such as Lillian Gish, Brando & Poitier and covering acting styles such as silent film pantomime, The Method and performance in avant-garde. Biblio, index, $46.00pb
100 Great Film Performances You Should Remember – But Probably DonÕt DiLeo, John 2003. In this book DiLeo ventures beyond the obvious, paying tribute to a collection of acting feats that made priceless but often underappreciated contributions to the art of screen acting, So, no Scarlett OÕHara, Michael Corleone or Margo Channing. But you will find Vivien Leigh, Al Pacino & Bette Davis in outstanding performances that have been overshadowed by their signature roles. DiLeo takes movie fans on an unpredictable ride through film history, covering eight decades, showcasing a variety of genres and performing styles. An eye-opening and entertaining publication. 413p, $44.95pb
Special Effects Make-Up Vinther, Janus 2003. Provides step-by-step guidelines for achieving a wider variety of grotesque and outlandish effects, including bullet holes, body fluids and burns. In addition there is a chapter on specialised character make-up, ranging from Dracula to The Terminator. With detailed explanation of techniques and materials and illustrated throughout, this book contains everything you need to know about how to look your worst ! Gloss, full colour illu, 160p, $49.95pb
The Script Is Finished, Now What Do I Do ? : The Script WriterÕs Resource Book & Agent Guide Callan, K 2004. This book deals with query letters; meetings; writer/agent relationships and how to nurture them; what the writer has a right to expect and what is too much to expect and the relative value of no agent. There is a list of books that are helpful for reference and sound ideas on when itÕs time to change work habits. 298p, $33.95pb
Story & Character: Interviews with British Screenwriters Owen, Alistair 2004. In this unique and compelling collection of interviews, Owen explores the often overlooked role of screenwriting. From Billy Elliot to James Bond, and from Notting Hill to Beverly Hills, ten leading British writers reveal the tricks of their trade. Index, 311p, $24.95pb
Love Actually Curtis, Richard 2003. Includes details of deleted scenes, behind the scenes action and quizzes. Col Illu, 231p, $24.95pb
Sharp Cut: Harold PinterÕs Screenplays and the Artistic Process Gale, Steven H. 2003. An analysis of PinterÕs creative process from initial conception to finished film, this book brings unparalleled insight to PinterÕs works. Gale takes the reader through careful point-by-point comparisons of each stage in the screenplayÕs creation, the source material, the adaptations themselves and the films made from scripts. A must read for Pinter devotees! Bib, Index, 520p, $96.50hb
1000 Best Movies on DVD by Peter Travers – Movie Critic for Rolling Stone 2006. Informed, humorous and reliable reviews. 288p, $29.95pb
The Academy Awards : The Complete & Unofficial History Kinn & Piazza 2005 Revised & Updated. Fabulously presented publication, lets the reader meet the cast of thousands – the stars, the storytellers, those behind the scenes and in front of the cameras – as they enjoy their coveted moment. Nearly eighty years of film history unfold in these spectacularly illustrated pages. Index, 347p, $39.95hb
Australian Film & TV Companion Harrison, Tony 2nd Ed 2005. Over 4,000 entries, a listing every Australian made film and TV production since 1930 and a whoÕs who in Australian film and television. 756p, $39.95pb
The Bent Lens A World Guide to Gay and Lesbian Film 2nd Edition Daniel, Lisa and Jackson, Claire 2003. The definitive international guide to gay, lesbian and queer film. Includes film descriptions and production details on feature films, documentaries and short films. Index, 576p, $45.00pb
The BFI Television Handbook 2005: The Essential Guide To UK TV McGown, A (ed) 2005. index, $80.00 pb285p,
The BFI Film Handbook 2005 Dyja, Eddie (ed). All the leading forces in the European / British film industry in one spectacularly informative volume.index, 431p, $80.00pb
Blacklisted: The Film LoverÕs Guide to the Hollywood Blacklist Buhl & Wager 2004. A definitive guide to the films, directors, stars, writers, designers, producers and anyone else who was blacklisted by the Un-American Activities Committee during the notorious blacklist era. With over 2000 entries, including such films as Roman Holiday & The Bridge on the River Kwai, this volume is the ultimate film loverÕs guide to HollywoodÕs darkest days. 255p, $49.95pb
Bond Films Smith, Jim and Lavington, Stephen 2002.This indispensable and unofficial guide discusses each movie in turn examining how each was a product of its own time. Col Illu, Index, 293p, $49.95pb
Chick Flicks: Movies Women Love Berry & Errigo 2005. Eight chapters, dealing with 6000 romantic comedies, period dramas, musicals, working girls, women at war, Jane Austen adaptations and Ōbad girlÕ movies, amongst the multitude of sub-genres of the chick flick. Colour illu, 378p, $29.95pb
Cinema Today Buscombe, Edward 2003. Beginning with a look at the new Hollywood, its directors and genres, this magnificently illustrated volume goes on to explore the cinemas of other significant centres of world production. Featuring over 700 images including film stills, posters and behind the scenes shots, this book also presents in-depth case studies on a wide range of films. Col. Illu, Index, 521p, $119.95hb
Cinema Year by Year / 1894-2003 / Foreward by David Thomson 2003. In this absorbing, fully up-to-date 2003 edition, this volume takes you on an exhilarating voyage from the birth of the cinema in the 1890s to the technical wizardry of films today. Packed with key movie events and facts and figures, together with easy to use reference pages that pinpoint the movie highlights of each year. Special features examine different aspects of film history, including the Silent Era, The New Wave, Special Effects & the rise of the Independent Film. Index, 1004p, col illu, , $75.00hb
Cult Movies in Sixty Seconds: The Best Films in the World in Less Than a Minute McCarthy, Soren 2004. Presents all the info you need about those films that ŌeveryoneÕ seems to know & love. Each film entry contains an outline of the plot, characters and themes, plus those essential little known facts. It features the best films from over 50 years of movie making including Blade Runner, Betty Blue, Withnail & IÉ.and many more. More than this, the book also explores the idea of what makes a film cult and answers that contentious question – can a film be both cult and a box-office hit. Index, 206p, $29.50pb
Drive-In Dream Girls : A Galaxy Of B-Movie Starlets of The Sixties Lisanti, Tom 2003. During the 1960Õs, the predominantly teenage drive-in movie audiences couldnÕt get enough of the bikini-clad beauties dancing on the beach and being wooed by Elvis Presley and later the mini-skirted, go-go boot wearing gals. Profiled here in this well illustrated publication are fifty actresses that teenage girls envied and boys desired. Each bio contains a complete filmography . A collectors must ! Index, 350p, $71.95hb
DVD & Video Guide 2006 Martin & Porter. 20th anniversary edition, rates more than 19,000 movies and has more than 400 new entries. 1652p, $19.95
Film Buffs DVD Companion 2006 Harris, Paul 2005. Melbourne based film reviewing legend, offers his very own idiosyncratic movie guide. $24.00pb
Film Posters Of The 90s : The Essential Movies Of The Decade Nourmand, Tony 2005. This book reproduces the pick of the decade. 16p, $39.985pb
Four-Star Movies: The 101 Greatest Films of All Time Kinn & Piazza 2004. All the greats are here – each listed with a brief synopsis, information on the director and actors and presented in a stunning hard back format. Index, 322p, $69.95hb
HalliwellÕs Film Video & DVD Guide 2006 / 20th Edition Walker, John 2005. $59.95pb
HalliwellÕs Top 1000: The Ultimate Movie Countdown Walker, John 2005. This book reveals HalliwellÕs top 1000 favourite films, in the form of a countdown. Fully illustrated with film stills. 572p, b&w illu, $49.95pb
HalliwellÕs WhoÕs Who In The Movies Walker, John 2003 / 3rd ed. This indispensable & unique companion is what every filmgoer needs. Fully revised & updated, this essential guide includes ; key players : biographies and filmographies of all the stars, moguls, directors and writers, plus fictional characters from Ali Baba to Zorro. Major awards – full year-by-year listings, movie history from its beginning to today plus a country-by-country breakdown of national film industries. 632p, $45.00pb
The Hollywood.com Guide to Film Directors Hollywood.com 2004. For the first time ever, the premier online film resource for the entertainment industry and movie-going public at large - Baseline.Hollywood.com - offers in book form a smart, authoritative whoÕs who of the film directors who have made, and are making motion picture history. More than just a reference tool providing biographical and professional data (date / place of birth, family, education, career milestones, nominations, awards), this publication is studded with trivia and telling anecdotes. 964p, $42.95pb
Leonard MaltinÕs Classic Movie Guide 2005. Includes more than 9000 capsule reviews of classic movies. In addition, this comprehensive volume offers a star and director index, MaltinÕs personal list of top classic DVDÕs. 686p, $28.00pb
Leonard MaltinÕs 2006 Movie Guide. More than 16,000 entries including 300 new entries. 1533p, $19.95pb
Movie Stars Shiach, Don 2005. An illustrated history of the stars of the silver screen, from the best loved musical comedy stars to the dazzling screen goddesses and action heroes, with over 200 photographs. Index, colour & b&w illu, index, 96p, $24.95pb
Movies Of The 50Õs Muller, Jurgen 2005. Yet another fabulously illustrated Taschen edition to complement the others in the series. $85.00pb
Movies of the 60Õs Muller, Jurgen 2004. Starting with the year 1961, Muller has chosen 120 movies to represent this decade. Liberally illustrated this volume Ōwets your appetiteÕ for the other volumes available in this brilliant Taschen series. 640p, $85.00pb
Movies of the 70Õs Muller, Jurgen 2003. A comprehensive and stunning review of the great American and European films of the 1970s. A must for the film-loverÕs library! Col. Illu, 736p, $85.00pb
Movies of the 80Õs Muller, Jurgen 2002. Takes you back to the era of the blockbuster and the cult film, from Indiana Jones & Pretty Woman to Sex Lies & Videotape. This lavishly illustrated compilation of 145 of the most successful and influential films of the decade tells you everything you ever wanted to know about production, ambitions, filmmakers & stars. Brilliant texts and spectacular photos offer a fascinating panorama of film history. Index, 861p, $85.95pb
The New Biographical Dictionary of Film 4th Edition. Thomson, David. (2003). The definitive movie handbook for every filmmaker and film buff. 965p, $39.95pb
100 American Independent Films: BFI Screen Guide Wood, Jason 2004. Wood is a freelance film consultant and has directed documentaries on such greats as Kieslowski & Egoyan. In this guide he defines and outlines a personal but representative selection of 100 recommended American independent films. Listing such titles as Sex, Lies & Videotape, Blood Simple, Reservoir Dogs, right up to Donnie Darko, each entry includes a plot synopsis, a commentary on the filmÕs significance, production and exhibition history and cross-references to other films. 263p, b&w illu, $44.95pb
100 Modern Soundtracks: BFI Screen Guides Brophy, Phillip 2004. Phillip Brophy is a film director, composer and instigator in Soundtrack Production at Media Arts, RMIT University, Melbourne. In this publication he provides a soundmap to a hundred films that engage the ears. Covering titles as diverse as Way of The Dragon, Apocalypse Now, Le Samourai , Stalker, Angel Dust & Citizen Kane, each entry outlines the filmÕs distinctive contribution to the hitherto under explored world of sound and music in cinema. 262p, col illu, $44.95pb
On Set & Off Guard: Behind The Scenes With The Movie Greats Brincourt & Claviers 2003. From Ava Gardner relaxing, Jean-Luc Godard clowning around, Eliazbeth Taylor playing golf in her full 16th century costume - this is the very first time these stolen moments – rare instances of relaxation & intimacy have been gathered together in a single book. This rich archive of rarely seen images will be an absolute necessity for movie lovers. 247p, $105.00hb
The Silent Film Poster Russia 1900-1930 Baburina, Nina 2002. This volume is based on silent film posters from the Russian collection. Full page reproductions of 161 Russian silent film posters are presented here in chronological order, from the very beginning of the 20th century till the 1930Õs. Stunning! 191p, $100.00hb
The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane : American Films Of The 1970s Hogan 2005. A lavishly illustrated fun, informative look at more than 400 films of the decade. A comprehensive overview of this fascinating era in American film. Index, 310 b&w and col illu, 268p, $55.00hb
Time Out Film Guide 2006 – 14th edition . More than 540 additional reviews from every cinema genre world wide. 1766p, $69.95pb
The Guardian International Film Guide 2006 43rd edition. World cinemaÕs annual year in review. $49.95pb
Variety International Film Guide 2003 40th Anniversary Edition. 433 pages of world cinema in 2003. Full colour illustrations. $53.75pb
British Science Fiction Television : A Hitchhikers Guide Cook & Wright (ed) 2005. Written by leading academics in TV history - this pioneering book argues that British science fiction television – all too often derided for the quality of its special effects – deserves to be taken seriously. From Doctor Who to Red Dwarf, Thunderbirds to The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy ; The Prisoners, Blakes 7 and Quatermass, the science fiction genre has produced some of the most memorable and cherished of all British television shows. Index, 296p, $49.95pb
Court Reporting In Australia Gregory, Peter 2005. This Cambridge University publication uses the experience of reporters and subeditors to present a practical view of reporting on the legal system and highlights the problems and common mistakes likely to land journalists and media organisations in trouble. Also described are the different requirements for print and broadcast media and features information and realistic advice from court reporters working for metropolitan media outlets as well as how they perform their daily tasks. Biblio, index, 189p, $42.95pb
The Marketing Of Rebellion : Insurgents, Media & International Activism Bob, Clifford 2005. A well documented analysis of this important trend in world politics. Biblio, index, 237p, $49.95pb
Narrative & The Media Fulton, Helen 2005. Fulton applies contemporary narrative theory to media texts, including film, television, radio, advertising and print journalism. Drawing on research and structuralist and post-structuralist theory, as well as functional grammar and image analysis, the book explains the narrative techniques that shape media texts and offers interpretive tools for analysing meaning and ideology. Each section looks at particular media forms and shows how elements such as chronology & character are realised in specific texts. Index, 329p, $54.95pb
The Television Handbook Bignell, & Orlebar 2005. A critical introduction to the practice and theory of television. Bignell & Orlebar in this updated third edition, discuss the state of television today, explain how television is made and how production is organised and discuss how critical thinking about programmes and genres can illuminate their meaning. This book also explores how developments in technology and the changing structure of the television industry will lead the medium in new directions. Gloss, index, 340p, $53.00pb
Freedom Of The Press 2005 : A Global Survey Of Media Independence 2005. Provides comparative rankings and examines the legal environment for the media, political pressures that influence reporting and economic factors that affect access to information. The survey is the most authoritative assessment of media freedom around the world. Its findings are widely utilized by policy makers, scholars, press freedom advocates, journalists and international institutions. 225p, $37.95
The Past Within Us : Media Memory, History Morris-Suzuki, Tessa 2005. From the romance of Walter Scott to Spielberg blockbusters, from online Irish nationalism to Japanese revisionist comic books , this volume explores some of the most dramatic modern popular representations, and reflects on the key challenges and possibilities for the communication history in multimedia. Index, 275p, $59.95hb
Adaptation Revisited: Television & The Classic Novel Cardwell, Sarah 2003. Offers a critical reappraisal of this prolific and popular genre, as well as bringing new material into the broader field of television studies. For all those interested in adaptations, television studies and in the programmes themselves. Filmog, index232p, $57.95pb
Al-Jazeera The Story of the Network That is Rattling Governments and Redefining Modern Journalism El-Nawawy, Mohammed and Iskandar, Adel 2003. Al-Jazeera, the independent, all-Arab television news network based in Qatar, emerged as ambassador to the Arab world in the events following September 11, 2001. This book sheds light on the background to the network: how it operates, the programs it broadcasts, its effects on Arab viewers, the reactions of the West and Arab states, the implications for the future of news broadcasting in the Middle East, and its struggle for a free press and public opinion in the Arab world. B&W Illu, Bib, Index, 240p, $29.95pb
AthenaÕs Daughters: TelevisionÕs New Women Warriors Early & Kennedy 2004. Provides a cutting edge forum to recognise womenÕs increasing impact on popular culture as they are cast as action heroes. This book is unique in its critical inquiry into the new woman warriorÕs appropriation of violence and the Western war narrative. Biblio, index, 175p, $34.95pb
The Audience in Everyday Life Living in a Media World Bird, S. Elizabeth 2003. The ŌaudienceÕ has become problematic in media studies because we cannot divorce media from culture: the ŌaudienceÕ is everywhere and nowhere. Bird argues that we must study all facets of the daily lives of media users in order to understand mediaÕs integral role in everyday culture. Bib, Index, 211p, $47.00pb
The Audience Studies Reader Brooker & Jermyn (ed) 2003. Brings together key writings exploring questions of reception, interpretation and interactivity, reprinting forgotten pieces and combining key essays with new research. Beginning with a general introduction, each extract is placed in its historical context with specially written Part introductions and annotated suggestions for further reading. Organized thematically , some of the Parts addressed are : Moral censorship; active audience; shifts in screen theory; fan audience; gender and audience; internet audience and more. Index, 346p, $56.00pb
The Bill The Complete Showdown on 20 Years at Sun Hill Tibballs, Geoff 2003. A comprehensive guide to one of the most popular TV police shows. Col. Illu, Index, 160p, $39.95hb
Body Trauma TV: The New Hospital Dramas Jacobs, Jason 2003. This new BFI publication explores the stylistic, aesthetic and thematic impact of one of the most popular and successful genres of the past decade. It argues that new medical dramas offer a very different visual and effective landscape from their predecessors, often seeking to disturb rather than reassure their audience. Such dramas are visually mobile, speedy and explicit in their depiction of body trauma : injury and illness are showcased as part of the tele-visual style. Index, b&w illu, 160p, $54.95pb
Contemporary World Television Sinclair & Turner (ed) 2004. With intense commercialisation and ever more open national markets, with technological convergence and the concentration of ownership, the international television landscape is changing at a bewildering pace in a host of different ways. This publication presents a unique overview of these global issues. It looks at how these transformations have affected television, the public interest and society across the globe and how the role of television as a nation-builder is showing signs of erosion and evolution. Biblio, index, 65p, $49.95pb
Discipline and Liberty Television and Governance Palmer, Gareth 2003. This volume is about the different ways in which television represents the public, and how television recommends we conduct ourselves in all spheres of our lives. Taking FoucaultÕs notion of governance – the conduct of conduct – Palmer applies it to a range of television formats that have been loosely described as Ōreality TVÕ. Engrossing, engagingly written and formidably assured, this book will appeal to readers interested in television, documentary, program production, media studies, sociology and politics. Bib, Index, 204p, $51.95pb
Edward R. Murrow and The Birth of Broadcast Journalism Edwards, Bob 2004. Long before the era of the news anchor, one man blazed a trail that thousands would follow. Reporting live from the streets and rooftops of London as Nazi war planes rained terror, Murrow brought the stark horror of war and the shock of breaking news directly into American living rooms for the first time. The author explains his influence over an entire generation of broadcasters. Index, 171p, $30.95hb
The Electronic Whorehouse Sheehan, Paul 2003. Lies, fabrication, character assassinations, point scoring, sneering, smearing and generalized weaseling have become standard fare in the media. This is the terrain of the Electronic Whorehouse. A gripping read! Bib, Index, 294p, $30.00pb
European Television Industries Iosifidis, Steemers & Wheeler 2005. How will television be funded and watched in the future ? Designed for academics, practitioners and students, this book critically evaluates models, frameworks and observations relating to the future of the medium. Biblio, index, 186p, $49.95pb
History & The Media Cannadine, David 2004. Leading historians and high-profile broadcasters, such as Melvynn Bragg, Simon Schama, Tristram Hunt, Ian Kershaw and David Puttnam, draw on their personal experiences to explore the problems and highlights of representing history in the media. Index, 175p, $57.00hb
ItÕs Not the Media: The Truth About Pop CultureÕs Influence on Children Sternheimer, Karen 2003. Considers why media culture is a perennial target of both fascination and concern, and why we are so often encouraged to believe it is the root of many social problems. Bib, Index, 272p, $46.00hb
The Language of New Media Manovich, Lev 2004. Offers the first systematic and rigorous theory of new media. He places new media within the histories of visual and media cultures of the last few centuries. He discusses new mediaÕs reliance on conventions of old media, such as the rectangular frame and mobile camera, and shows how new media works create the illusion of reality, address the viewer and represent space. He shows how categories and forms unique to new media, such as interface and database, work with the more familiar conventions to make possible a new kind of aesthetics. Index, 354p, $38.95pb
Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live Shales & Miller 2003. Pulitzer Prize –winner Shales & bestselling author Miller bring together stars, writers, guest hosts, contributors, and craftsmen for the first ever history of Saturday Night Life, from 1974, when it was just an idea, through to 2002, when it has long since become an institution which has changed the face of television. In their own words, dozens of personalities recall the backstage stories, behind the scene gossip, feuds, foibles, drugs, sex, struggles and calamities. Index, 594p, $59.95hb
Marshall McLuhan: Escape Into Understanding Gordon, W. Terrence, 1997. The first author to be given access to McLuhanÕs diaries and private letters has produced a fascinating analytical biography of the intellectual whose axiom Ņthe medium is the messageÓ is central to media studies. Bib, Index, 465 p. $39.95pb.
Mass Media in a Mass Society Hoggart, Richard 2004. Hoggart, famous for his writings on literature, education and the means of communication, has written a new work in which he looks at the ways in which mass communication & media in the 21st century both encourages and hinders a greater understanding of the modern world. Index, 214p, $45.00hb
Marxism and Media Studies: Key Concepts and Contemporary Trends Wayne, Mike 2003. An accessible guide to key Marxist concepts and how to apply them to contemporary cultural analysis.. Bib, Index, 289p, $46.95pb
Media & Society In The Twentieth Century: An Historical Introduction Gorman & McLean 2003. Captures the revolutionary sweep of mass media in the last century. Utilising historical & comparative perspectives, the authors emphasise the importance of contemporary media & explain why particular media systems exist. The volume analyses the socio-economic contexts in which mass media originated. Index, $52.75pb
Media Rituals: A Critical Approach Couldry, Nick 2003. Media are an inescapable part of our everyday life. But how can we understand those times of excess. At times of crisis or triumph, how do media force a public sense of community and shape peopleÕs actions. This volume rethinks our accepted concepts of ritual behaviour for a media-saturated age. It connects ritual directly with questions of power, government and surveillance and explores the ritual space which the media constructs and where its power is legitimated. Index, notes, ref, 73p, $46.00pb
Media Studies: The Essential Resource Rayner, Wall & Kruger 2004. A collection of resource material for all those studying the media at university & pre-university level. It brings together a wide array of material ranging from advertisements and political cartoons to academic articles, with supporting commentary and explanation to clarify their importance to Media Studies. In addition, activities and further reading and research are suggested to encourage studentsÕ critical autonomy. Web resources, index, 285p, $46.00pb
News Flash: Journalism, Infotainment and the Bottom-Line Business of Broadcast News Anderson, Bonnie 2004. Exposes how broadcast conglomeratesÕ pursuit of the almighty dollar consistently trumps the need for fair and objective reporting. Along the way to the bottom line, the proud tradition of journalism has given way to an entertainment-driven industry thatÕs losing credibility and viewers. Index, 257p, $41.95hb
Project Censored Guide to Independent Media & Activism Phillips, Peter 2003. An alphabetically listed index of independent magazines, newspapers, tv & radio from all over the globe. 208p, $22.00pb
Reading Sex & The City Akass & McCabe (ed) 2004. This critical celebration and analysis of the life and times of Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte & Samantha views the series as a new departure for TV comedy drama, discussing its place in an increasingly complex television landscape and employing diverse new ways of looking at modern television culture. episode guide, biblio, index, 272p, $33.00pb
Reading The Vampire Slayer: The New Updated Unofficial Guide To Buffy & Angel Kaveney, Roz 2004. This expanded and revised new edition is the only book to explore the complete Buffy. 322p, $33.00pb
Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture Murray, Susan 2004. The first book to address the economic, visual, cultural and audience dimensions of reality TV. The essays provide a complex and comprehensive picture of how & why this genre emerged, what it means, how it differs from earlier television programming and how it engages societies , industries and individuals. Index, 358p, $41.95pb
Remote Control: New Media, New Ethics Lumby & Probyn (ed) 2004. From reality TVÕs fascination with the ordinary, to the extraordinary world of pornography online, new media technologies and genres are confronting us with fresh ethical challenges that blur the boundaries between the producer and the consumer, the amateur & the professional. Using accessible case studies and provocative interviews with some of AustraliaÕs foremost media practitioners – including Margo KingstonÕs reflections on online media, John Safran on media pranksterism, Mike Carlton on the on going issue of Ōcash for commentÕ – Remote Control is essential reading for anyone interested in the state of debate about media ethics in Australia. Index, 258p, $39.95pb
Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favourite Television Show Yeffeth, Glenn (ed) 2004. A collection of fun, irreverent and surprising essays on Buffy by some of science fiction & fantasyÕs most important authors. 205p, $33.95pb
Shooting People: Adventures in Reality TV Brenton & Cohen 2003. In the late 1990s, the global television industry struck gold. The reality game shows Big Brother & Survivor became TV events that whipped up storms of controversy and changed the face of prime-time schedules. This publication examines the emergence of the form, its relation to documentary and its place within a globalised TV industry. 181p, $38.00hb
The Sopranos on the Couch: Analyzing TelevisionÕs Greatest Series Yacowar, Maurice 2004. Yacowar has written an excellent overview of the series, as much as an episode guide to its study. Appen, cast listing, biblio, 255p, $39.95pb
Storytelling in Film and Television Thompson, Kristin 2003. An engaging analysis of the narrative workings of television and film. Thompson focuses on the specific challenges that series television presents and the tactics writers have devised to meet them. B&W Illu, Index, 172p, $4495pb
Television Histories Shaping Collective Memory in the Media Age Edgerton, Gary R. and Rollins, Peter C. (Eds.) 2001. A superb collection of essays on televisionÕs treatment of history, this volume won the 2001 Ray and Pat Browne National Book Award for outstanding Textbook by the Popular Culture Association. B&W Illu, Index, 383p, $42.55pb
Television Studies Miller, Toby (ed) 2003. Now a major area of study, television has been approached from diverse perspectives. This text is the first to outline the theories and approaches to the study of the medium in a systematic and accessible form for students. Written by leading international figures and including over 20 contributors, the book provides an accessible introduction to the subjectÕs central debates, issues and concerns. Index, 160p, $64.95pb
Televising War From Vietnam to Iraq Hoskins, Andrew 2004. A fascinating critical account of the unique relationship between the media and conflict. He reveals the influence the media has on the publicÕs perception of war, from the televisual ŌlosingÕ of the Vietnam War, to the satellite-driven footage from the Gulf in 1991, and finally to the 24-hour coverage by journalists of the recent Iraq war. Index, 148p, $37.95pb.
Transmitting Culture Debray, Regis 2004. Debray, a leading French thinker on media analysis, examines the differences between communication and transmission and argues that ideas and their legacies should be rethought not in terms of ŅcommunicationÓ from sender to receiver but of ŅmediationÓ by the vectors and messengers of meaning. The book stresses the technologies and institutions long overlooked by philosophy and the human sciences in the study of symbols and signs throughout the history of civilizations. Biblio, index, $37.95pb
Transnational Television Worldwide: Towards A New Media Order Chalaby, Jean (ed) 2004. Presents the first global overview of transnational television, looking in detail at some of the worldÕs main geocultural regions : Europe, The Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Greater China & Latin America. The contributors, who are located across five continents, write from a diversity of perspectives with an intimate knowledge of the field. They analyse the key issues surrounding cross-border TV Channels in the context of the global remapping of media spaces. Essential reading for gaining a deeper understanding of the global media world we live in. index, 264p, $54.00pb
Turning Off The Television: BroadcastingÕs Uncertain Future Given, Jock 2003. From the dot-com crash to Marconi and back, from the digital age forward into an uncertain future, Given explores the constant shifts in technologies, business models and social uses of TV & Radio. Index, 327p, $44.95pb
The Window in the Corner: Half A Century Of ChildrenÕs Television Inglis, Ruth 2003. Inglis examines the extraordinary world of ChildrenÕs television in Britain & America. She discusses how commercial success has vied with the need to educate. The book also includes detailed discussions of developments in animation techniques from the string – operated puppets, computerized characters , animation and plasticine figures. Other topics covered by the author are the rise of spin-off merchandising and the growth of shows designed to appeal to both children & adults. Index, notes, b&w illu, 212p, $70.00pb
Down & Dirty Pictures : Miramax, Sundance and the Rise Of Independent Film Bisking, Peter 2005. From the bestselling author of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls comes this incredible story of how in the late 1980s a generation of filmmakers began to flower outside the Hollywood system and how in the following decade the independent film movement bloomed. Also features the meteoric rise of the controversial Weinstein brothers, whose company Miramax laid waste to the competition. Notes, index, 544p, $26.95pb
Dreams & Nightmares – Terry Gilliam, The Brothers Grimm & Other Cautionary Tales of Hollywood McCabe, Bob 2005. Six years after Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas Gilliam hasnÕt completed a single project. Things look bleak and he agrees to direct The Brothers Grimm for Miramax, under the watchful eyes of the Weinstein brothers, legendary in the business for making movies their way. Expecting trouble, Gilliam invites author McCabe to witness the movie making process as it happens. He sits in on confidential meetings, speaks to stars and stagehands, sees studio interference at first hand and collects enough tales of Tinseltown to make toes curl before being forcibly ejected by studio staff. Combining his own experience, personal diaries and candid interviews, he reveals exactly why it is so hard to get a movie made in todayÕs Hollywood system. Especially if the director wants it to be his dream, rather than the studioÕs nightmare. 296p, $49.95hb
Surf Movie Tonite ! Surf Movie Poster Art 1957-2004 Warshaw, Matt 2005. Brings together a singular collection of more than 140 amazing and rare posters, covering everything from the bubbly optimism of Gidget and the famous Day-Glo of The Endless Summer. A brilliant visual testament to the intersection of beach and film culture. Index, 143p, $36.95pb
Frankly My Dear: Quips & Quotes From Hollywood 2005. A comprehensive collection of the funniest, sharpest and most acerbic and insulting lines ever uttered by wits in the movie industry. Attractive small gift format. 160p, $22.95hb
Exploitation Poster Art Nourmand & Marsh (ed) 2005. The posters in this collection, from Alberto VargasÕ artwork for Ladies They Talk About (1933) to Alan AldridgeÕs photomontage for WarholÕs Chelsie Girls (1966) are masterpieces of visual innuendo, offering in most cases more than the movies actually delivered. 190p, $49.95pb
Batman Begins Nolan & Goyer 2005. The screenplay, including storyboards and exclusive interviews. 337p, $29.95pb
ItÕs All Lies & That is the Truth Brillstein, Bernie 2005. Legendary Hollywood super-manager and producer Bernie Brillstein reveals his collection of wisdom gleaned from his fifty years of insight, instinct and experience. $24.95pb
The World of Kong: A Natural History Of Skull Island / Foreword by Peter Jackson 2005. The journals, sketches and detailed notes of the scientists who braved Skull Island would have continued to gather dust on shelves across the planet were it not for the authors of this book. Here for the first time is their work, collected in a comprehensive , lavishly illustrated edition of the natural history of this lost island. 221p, $59.95hb