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Analyses the entire genre, from the mainstream to the offbeat, as well as the lives of the actors and the musical scores. With a section on DVDs, books and websites.

Parts of this book were originally published as the Pocket Essential John Carpenter"--T.p. verso.

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Takes you down the dark highways of the Noir experience, and examines the history of Noir in literature, art, films, and pulps.

Scheduled for release to coincide with 'Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones', this pocket guide explores how Lucas's numerous films operate and how they connect together. Whether its the comedy of 'American Graffiti', the machinations of 'The Phantom Menace' or the wild adventure of 'Indiana Jones', Lucas's films celebrate the medium of moviemaking, marking him not only as a writer, director and story-teller but as a technical and creat...

Witchcraft has been undergoing a huge popular revival, but does modern pagan witchcraft really bear any resemblance to its historical antecedents? This guide explores the historical background to the European witchcraft phenomenon. For both Medieval and Reformation scholars alike the Devil and all his works were a very real threat. Their conviction that witches were the servants of Satan led to the formation of perhaps one of the greatest cons...

Internationally renowned, David Lynch is America's premier purveyor of the surreal, an artist whose work in cinema and television has exposed the world to his highly personalized view of society. Examining Lynch's entire body of work--from the cult surrealism of his debut feature "Eraserhead" to his latest mystery "Inland Empire"--"this book considers the themes, motifs, and stories behind his incredible works. In Lynch's world the mundane and...

Provides invaluable insight into the production of an independent film from A-Z.

A book which contains all the reader needs to know about what to pack for a journey on the enlightening road to atheism. Including a history of free thought, a who's who of those in purgatory for knowing there isn't a God and the difference between atheism and agnosticism.

Provides an introduction for individuals and groups who wish to undertake the production of a play, aimed at the amateur enthusiast and those intending to pursue their interest further and undertake professional training. This book includes sections on various aspects of starting a drama group.

Four sisters, all different. But when one is threatened by the killers of her husband, they close ranks to protect each other. There's stolen money, mayhem, guns, and murder. Only, are they all to be trusted? Or does one of the sisters hold a secret that's too awful to disclose? And who exactly are the Lipstick Killers?

A collection of non-fiction essays and short fiction, subjects range from an ode to redheads, kissing, Diane Keaton, Leonard Cohen, tomato sandwiches and "The Doors" - to musings, travel essays and art critiques, from short stories to poems and country song lyrics.

Samurai films are an intriguing combination of frenetic action sequences, moving personal drama, and philosophical observations on loyalty and violence, all set against the spectacular backdrop of pre-industrial Japan. References to samurai films are quite common in film literature, and many mainstream directors, from Hollywood and elsewhere, have been inspired and influenced by them--Lucas by Akira Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress, " and the g...

Overview of its entire history, from Plato to the present day.

This looks at an emerging trend in American film, analysing works such as "Donnie Darko", "Lost In Translation" and "The Royal Tenebaums". For fans of indie cinema, these films are dealt with as a coherent movement.

Gambling expert Graham Sharpe pulls from the insight of some of the biggest names in the betting industry in this ultimate handbook to learning how to beat the odds every time. Contributors include Jeremy Chapman, acknowledged master of golf betting, tournament-winning poker pro Julian Thew, and such general gambling tipsters as Dave Mitchell, Rolf Johnston, Tony Lewis. Alongside valuable insights and points of advice, some of the best secrets...

A fully revised and updated guide to being a sports agent, which has a massively growing market with the professionalisation of sport across the board. With tips and analysis of all aspects of the job, including legal contracts, marketing, merchandising and sponsorship deals. 'An invaluable read' "The Evening Standard

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