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The Anatomy of Story

22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

de John Truby ...

John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all of his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class, ... Leer más

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John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all of his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class,
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Vagabond

A Memoir

de Tim Curry ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe memoir of the legendary Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show**,** Clue**, and more, imparting the full range of the “escapades, illusions, and contractions I've collected recklessly over the course of my vagabond days.”... ... Leer más

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe memoir of the legendary Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show**,** Clue**, and more, imparting the full range of the “escapades, illusions, and contractions I've collected recklessly over the course of my vagabond days.”...
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Star Wars Encyclopedia

The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy

de Dan Brooks, Megan Crouse, Amy Richau, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, Dan Zehr, Kelly Knox, Ryder Windham, Tricia Barr, Cole Horton, Adam Bray, Daniel Wallace ...

Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm ... Leer más

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Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm
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Hollywood Pride

A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film

de Alonso Duralde ...

Series series Turner Classic Movies
For generations, members of the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood needed to be discreet about their lives but—make no mistake—they were everywhere, both in front of and behind the camera.On the eve of the twentieth century, in Thomas Edison’s laboratory, one of the earliest attempts at a sound film depicted two men dancing together as a third plays the violin. It’s only a few minutes long, but this ... Leer más

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For generations, members of the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood needed to be discreet about their lives but—make no mistake—they were everywhere, both in front of and behind the camera.On the eve of the twentieth century, in Thomas Edison’s laboratory, one of the earliest attempts at a sound film depicted two men dancing together as a third plays the violin. It’s only a few minutes long, but this
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The Secret Garden

de Frances Hodgson Burnett ...

One of the most beloved children's books of all time and the inspiration for a feature film, a television miniseries, and a Broadway musical, The Secret Garden is the best-known work of Frances Hodgson Burnett. In this unforgettable story, three children find healing and friendship in a magical forgotten garden on the haunting Yorkshire moors. ... Leer más

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One of the most beloved children's books of all time and the inspiration for a feature film, a television miniseries, and a Broadway musical, The Secret Garden is the best-known work of Frances Hodgson Burnett. In this unforgettable story, three children find healing and friendship in a magical forgotten garden on the haunting Yorkshire moors.
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Interface Frictions

How Digital Debility Reshapes Our Bodies

de Neta Alexander ...

Series series Sign, Storage, Transmission
In Interface Frictions, Neta Alexander explores how ubiquitous design features in digital platforms reshape, condition, and break our bodies. She shows that while features such as refresh, playback speed, autoplay, and night mode are convenient, they can lead to “digital debility”—the slow and often invisible ways that technologies may harm human bodies. These features all assume an able-bodied ... Leer más

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In Interface Frictions, Neta Alexander explores how ubiquitous design features in digital platforms reshape, condition, and break our bodies. She shows that while features such as refresh, playback speed, autoplay, and night mode are convenient, they can lead to “digital debility”—the slow and often invisible ways that technologies may harm human bodies. These features all assume an able-bodied
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The Tao of Twin Peaks

The Meaning Behind David Lynch's Hit TV Series

de William Dickerson ...

Is Twin Peaks a cult-like phenomenon...or a mystery that needs to be solved...or simply the fever dream of its eccentric co-creator? No other show in the history of television has sparked so many questions and The Tao of Twin Peaks proposes answers to those who seek to understand this surreal, multilayered, and metafictional story. This book is not just for the most ardent fans who love decoding ... Leer más

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Is Twin Peaks a cult-like phenomenon...or a mystery that needs to be solved...or simply the fever dream of its eccentric co-creator? No other show in the history of television has sparked so many questions and The Tao of Twin Peaks proposes answers to those who seek to understand this surreal, multilayered, and metafictional story. This book is not just for the most ardent fans who love decoding
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How to Write a Vertical Series in 10 Days

A Complete Guite to Microdrama Storytelling

de Isabel Dréan ...

Learn how to write a vertical series that sells from a produced writers with a #1 vertical series "THE BLIND BRIDE OF THE SCARRED MAFIA BOSS" on VIGLOO.Write fast. Hook hard. Get watched.How to Write a Vertical Series in 10 Days is a step-by-step system for crafting commercial micro-dramas: 1–2 minute episodes, 40–90 episodes total, designed for phone-first platforms. The book combines craft, ... Leer más

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Learn how to write a vertical series that sells from a produced writers with a #1 vertical series "THE BLIND BRIDE OF THE SCARRED MAFIA BOSS" on VIGLOO.Write fast. Hook hard. Get watched.How to Write a Vertical Series in 10 Days is a step-by-step system for crafting commercial micro-dramas: 1–2 minute episodes, 40–90 episodes total, designed for phone-first platforms. The book combines craft,
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The Last Fifty Pages

The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings

de James Scott Bell ...

“The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.” –– Mickey SpillaneWhat are the secrets for writing a great ending for your novel? How do you leave readers so satisfied that they'll want another book by you—right now? What tools and techniques can shape your last fifty pages into a powerful, unforgettable experience?In this book, International Thriller Writers Award ... Leer más

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“The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.” –– Mickey SpillaneWhat are the secrets for writing a great ending for your novel? How do you leave readers so satisfied that they'll want another book by you—right now? What tools and techniques can shape your last fifty pages into a powerful, unforgettable experience?In this book, International Thriller Writers Award
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Waxing On

The Karate Kid and Me

de Ralph Macchio ...

An instant New York Times Bestseller!Since The Karate Kid first crane-kicked its way into the pop culture stratosphere in June 1984, there hasn’t been a week Ralph Macchio hasn’t heard friendly shouts of “Wax on, wax off” or “Sweep the leg!” Now, with Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso in the #1 ranked Netflix show Cobra Kai, he is finally ready to look back and cele-brate the legacy of ... Leer más

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An instant New York Times Bestseller!Since The Karate Kid first crane-kicked its way into the pop culture stratosphere in June 1984, there hasn’t been a week Ralph Macchio hasn’t heard friendly shouts of “Wax on, wax off” or “Sweep the leg!” Now, with Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso in the #1 ranked Netflix show Cobra Kai, he is finally ready to look back and cele-brate the legacy of
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Superman vs. Hollywood

How Fiendish Producers, Devious Directors, and Warring Writers Grounded an American Icon

de Jake Rossen ...

Tinseltown's fascination with the comic icon is detailed in this book, encompassing all the behind-the-scenes machinations that helped shape Superman into a screen legend—and all the derailed projects that have vilified everyone involved. These newly uncovered stories about the odyssey of bringing the Man of Steel to the big screen include the challenge of making Superman appear to fly, and the ... Leer más

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Tinseltown's fascination with the comic icon is detailed in this book, encompassing all the behind-the-scenes machinations that helped shape Superman into a screen legend—and all the derailed projects that have vilified everyone involved. These newly uncovered stories about the odyssey of bringing the Man of Steel to the big screen include the challenge of making Superman appear to fly, and the
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Little Women

de Louisa May Alcott ...

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together they are the March sisters. Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures — including Laurie, ... Leer más

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Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together they are the March sisters. Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures — including Laurie,
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The Book of Stallone

The Extraordinary Career of Sylvester Stallone

de Graham Clews ...

THE BOOK OF STALLONEThe Extraordinary Career of Sylvester StalloneFrom Rocky to Rambo, The Expendables to Tulsa King and everything in between, this is the complete and comprehensive guide to every screen project of the cinematic icon.What led to the critical and commercial hits like Cliffhanger, Demolition Man and Copland and the disasters of Rhinestone, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot and Oscar?How ... Leer más

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THE BOOK OF STALLONEThe Extraordinary Career of Sylvester StalloneFrom Rocky to Rambo, The Expendables to Tulsa King and everything in between, this is the complete and comprehensive guide to every screen project of the cinematic icon.What led to the critical and commercial hits like Cliffhanger, Demolition Man and Copland and the disasters of Rhinestone, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot and Oscar?How
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Joan Crawford

A Woman's Face

de Scott Eyman ...

The definitive biography of Old Hollywood icon Joan Crawford, from acclaimed film historian and New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman, is “the story of Hollywood stardom itself” (The New Yorker).Joan Crawford burst out of her poverty-stricken youth to become a bright young movie star in the 1920s, drawing the admiration of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the attention of audiences worldwide. ... Leer más

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The definitive biography of Old Hollywood icon Joan Crawford, from acclaimed film historian and New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman, is “the story of Hollywood stardom itself” (The New Yorker).Joan Crawford burst out of her poverty-stricken youth to become a bright young movie star in the 1920s, drawing the admiration of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the attention of audiences worldwide.
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The Woman in White

de Wilkie Collins ...

Wilkie Collins's classic thriller took the world by storm on its first appearance in 1859, with everything from dances to perfumes to dresses named in honor of the "woman in white." The novel's continuing fascination stems in part from a distinctive blend of melodrama, comedy, and realism; and in part from the power of its story. ... Leer más

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Wilkie Collins's classic thriller took the world by storm on its first appearance in 1859, with everything from dances to perfumes to dresses named in honor of the "woman in white." The novel's continuing fascination stems in part from a distinctive blend of melodrama, comedy, and realism; and in part from the power of its story.
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The Visual Story

Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV, and Digital Media

de Bruce Block ...

This updated edition of a best-selling classic shows you how to structure your visuals as carefully as a writer structures a story or composers structure their music. The Visual Story teaches you how to design and control the structure of your production using the basic visual components of space, line, shape, tone, color, movement, and rhythm. You can use these components to effectively convey ... Leer más

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This updated edition of a best-selling classic shows you how to structure your visuals as carefully as a writer structures a story or composers structure their music. The Visual Story teaches you how to design and control the structure of your production using the basic visual components of space, line, shape, tone, color, movement, and rhythm. You can use these components to effectively convey
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Photography

A Very Short Introduction

de Steve Edwards ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Photographs are an integral part of our daily lives from sensationalist images in tabloid papers and snapshots, to art photograpy displayed in galleries and sold through international art markets. In this thought-provoking exploration of the subject, Edwards combines a sense of the historical development of photography with an analysis of its purpose and meaning within a wider cultural context. He ... Leer más

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Photographs are an integral part of our daily lives from sensationalist images in tabloid papers and snapshots, to art photograpy displayed in galleries and sold through international art markets. In this thought-provoking exploration of the subject, Edwards combines a sense of the historical development of photography with an analysis of its purpose and meaning within a wider cultural context. He
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Mondo Macabro

Weird & Wonderful Cinema Around the World

de Pete Tombs ...

Pete Tombs, author of "Immoral Tales", now brings readers into the exotic, erotic, and eccentric international film scene. Fully illustrated, Mondo Macabro includes an Indian song-and-dance version of "Dracula"; Turkish version of "Star Trek" and "Superman"; China's "hopping vampire" films, among other movies, and much, much more. 332 illustrations of color photos. ... Leer más

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Pete Tombs, author of "Immoral Tales", now brings readers into the exotic, erotic, and eccentric international film scene. Fully illustrated, Mondo Macabro includes an Indian song-and-dance version of "Dracula"; Turkish version of "Star Trek" and "Superman"; China's "hopping vampire" films, among other movies, and much, much more. 332 illustrations of color photos.
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"You Talkin' to Me?"

The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes

de Brian Abrams ...

This deep dive into hundreds of Hollywood’s most iconic and beloved lines is a must-have for every film buff."You Talkin’ to Me?" is a fun, fascinating, and exhaustively reported look at all the iconic Hollywood movie quotes we know and love, from Casablanca to Dirty Harry and The Godfather to Mean Girls. Drawing on interviews, archival sleuthing, and behind-the-scenes details, the book examines ... Leer más

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This deep dive into hundreds of Hollywood’s most iconic and beloved lines is a must-have for every film buff."You Talkin’ to Me?" is a fun, fascinating, and exhaustively reported look at all the iconic Hollywood movie quotes we know and love, from Casablanca to Dirty Harry and The Godfather to Mean Girls. Drawing on interviews, archival sleuthing, and behind-the-scenes details, the book examines
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The Science of Interstellar

de Kip Thorne ...

A journey through the otherworldly science behind Christopher Nolan’s award-winning film, Interstellar, from executive producer and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne.Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who assisted Nolan on the ... Leer más

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A journey through the otherworldly science behind Christopher Nolan’s award-winning film, Interstellar, from executive producer and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne.Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who assisted Nolan on the
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Set Lighting Technician's Handbook

Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution

de Harry C. Box ...

A friendly, hands-on training manual and reference for lighting technicians in motion picture and television production, this handbook is the most comprehensive guide to set lighting available. It provides a unique combination of practical detail with a big-picture understanding of lighting, technology, safety, and professionalism, essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting.The fifth ... Leer más

$80.99 USD

A friendly, hands-on training manual and reference for lighting technicians in motion picture and television production, this handbook is the most comprehensive guide to set lighting available. It provides a unique combination of practical detail with a big-picture understanding of lighting, technology, safety, and professionalism, essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting.The fifth
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Wuthering Heights

de Emily Brontë ...

Considered lurid and shocking by mid-19th-century standards, Wuthering Heights was initially thought to be such a publishing risk that its author, Emily Brontë, was asked to pay some of the publication costs. Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine’s father. After Mr Earnshaw’s ... Leer más

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Considered lurid and shocking by mid-19th-century standards, Wuthering Heights was initially thought to be such a publishing risk that its author, Emily Brontë, was asked to pay some of the publication costs. Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine’s father. After Mr Earnshaw’s
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Scream with Me

Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism (1968-1980)

de Eleanor Johnson ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“An indispensable work of feminist criticism.” —Elle“Convincing and illuminating.” —The AtlanticA compelling, intelligent, and timely exploration of the horror genre from one of Columbia University’s most popular professors, shedding light on how classic horror films demonstrate larger cultural attitudes about women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and more.When ... ... Leer más

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER“An indispensable work of feminist criticism.” —Elle“Convincing and illuminating.” —The AtlanticA compelling, intelligent, and timely exploration of the horror genre from one of Columbia University’s most popular professors, shedding light on how classic horror films demonstrate larger cultural attitudes about women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and more.When ...
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A View from the Bottom

Asian American Masculinity and Sexual Representation

de Tân Hoàng Nguyen ...

Series series Perverse modernities
A View from the Bottom offers a major critical reassessment of male effeminacy and its racialization in visual culture. Examining portrayals of Asian and Asian American men in Hollywood cinema, European art film, gay pornography, and experimental documentary, Nguyen Tan Hoang explores the cultural meanings that accrue to sexual positions. He shows how cultural fantasies around the position of the ... Leer más

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A View from the Bottom offers a major critical reassessment of male effeminacy and its racialization in visual culture. Examining portrayals of Asian and Asian American men in Hollywood cinema, European art film, gay pornography, and experimental documentary, Nguyen Tan Hoang explores the cultural meanings that accrue to sexual positions. He shows how cultural fantasies around the position of the
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