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General Film Criticism, Theory & History

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Ready For My Close-Up!Ready For My Close-Up!
Edited by Denny Martin Flinn
Ready for My Close-Up! captures the timeless language of so many unforgettable moments in cinema, from Groucho Marx's humorous "I shot an elephant in my pajamas" to Julia Roberts' discontented "Basically I've been hungry for a decade," from Jack Nicholson's contemptuous "Son, we live in a world that has walls" to James Earl Jones' reassuring "People will come, Ray." this book is a must-have for all movie buffs, aspiring screenwriters Softcover, 192 pp. $22.95.


Silent CinemaSilent Cinema

Robert J. Robb
Through a study of the earliest origins of cinema to the stars, comedians and directors who became popular from the late-Victorian era to the end of the 1920s, and including a look at the earliest Hollywood scandals of the time, Silent Cinema will be a handy guide to the art of cinema's silent years in Hollywood and across the globe. Softcover, 159 pp. $24.95.


Chasing DragonsChasing Dragons

David West
Written for both interested filmgoers and established aficionados, Chasing Dragons is an essential introduction and guide to the martial arts cinemas of Japan, Hong Kong and Hollywood. Chasing Dragons explores over fifty key films, their texts, fighting techniques, stars and directors--set in the distinct cultures producing and forming them. Softcover, 272 pp. $26.95.


On Location: Cities of the World in FilmOn Location: Cities of the World in Film

Claudia Hellman & Claudine Weber-Hof
Of cinema's various delights, film locations may be the most charming. An address, a certain city square, or even a particular park bench can close the gap between the dream world of movies and everyday life, and the effect is pure magic. On Location: Cities in the World of Film presents the behind-the-scenes stories from cities and their locations- both famous and mundane- that have featured in popular films. This richly illustrated volume presents 18 cities and their world famous films with a forward by Wim Wenders. Hardcover, 200 pp. $58.00.


Still Moving: The Film and Media Collections of the Museum of Modern ArtStill Moving: The Film and Media Collections of the Museum of Modern Art

Steven Higgins
Here, for the first time, is a volume that celebrates the MoMA's remarkable film archive. With over 500 luminous images drawn from individual films, this book is a glorious visual narrative of the museum's collection. The lucid introduction, by Steven Higgins, outlines the history of the collection and gives some insight into how the museum goes about fulfilling its mandate: acquiring, preserving, and exhibiting these extraordinary and singular works. Hardcover, 374 pp. $78.00.


50 Classic Motion Pictures50 Classic Motion Pictures

David Zinman
This enchanting and nostalgic journey through cinema history offers profiles of 50 classics from Hollywood's golden era. Intelligently written and lavishly illustrated, this remarkable volume will appeal to film fans of all ages. Softcover, 311 pp. $36.50.


Glorious TechnicolorGlorious Technicolor

Fred Basten
This is a full account of the dazzling Technicolor years that turned the screen from silver to every color of the rainbow. Here in one volume are the films, the stars, the showmen and all the elements behind the phemomenon that changed movies forever. Beautiful film stills and rare behind-the-scenes photos, many in full colour, taken on the sets of memorable Technicolor movies highlight the personalities and stories behind the making of movies. From the long stuggle to bring perfect colour to motion pictures, to the restoration of classic features and the evolution to digital technologies, Technicolor has redefined the movie going experience. Hardcover, 284 pp. $77.95.


Silent Traces: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Charlie ChaplinSilent Traces: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Charlie Chaplin
John Bengston
Explore the traces of early Hollywood hidden within Charlie Chaplin's timeless films. This stunning work of cinematic archeology combines Chaplin's movie images with archival photographs, vintage maps, and scores of then-and-now comparison photographs to conjure up the silent movie era from an entirely new perspective. Softcover, 300 pp. $33.95.


The X ListThe X List: The National Society of Film Critics' Guide to Movies That Turn Us On

Jami Bernard
In The X List, some of today's most celebrated print, broadcast, and online critics give their passionate take on the films that quicken the pulse. It's an enterprise both risky and risque -- nothing short of a tour of the most arousing films the world has ever produced. Included are profiles of Ecstasy, Body Heat, Y tu mama tambien, and several other; however, since the films reflect the critics' individual tastes, you can expect more than a few surprise inclusions. Softcover, 330 pp. $23.50.

Fiasco: A History of Hollywood's Iconic FlopsFiasco: A History of Hollywood's Iconic Flops
In Fiasco, longtime industry insider and acclaimed Hollywood historian James Robert Parish goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of fifteen of the most spectacular megaflops of the past fifty years. No mere financial disappointments these, each of the artistic and financial failures covered was of a magnitude to bankrupt studios, demolish reputations, and, in some cases, totally reconfigure the Hollywood power structure. With verve and no small measure of edgy wit, Parish dishes up the gossip, the grosses, and the egregious battles connected with these disasters. Hardcover, 359 pp. $31.99.


Open Wide: How Hollywood Box Office Became a National ObsessionOpen Wide: How Hollywood Box Office Became a National Obsession
Dade Hayes & Jonathan Bing
In Open Wide, veteran Hollywood journalists Dade Hayes and Jonathan Bing illuminate the quest for box office supremacy, shining a bright light on the inner workings of Hollywood's vast sales and marketing machine. As the authors explore how and why box office receipts have evolved from a closely guarded corporate secret to national obsession, they bring an acute insight to an industry that is increasingly devoted to producing the next big blockbuster that they can "open wide" Softcover, 438 pp. $18.95.

Rebels and ChicksRebels and Chicks: A History of the Hollywood Teen Movie
Stephen Tropiano
This book takes both an insightful and humorous look at the evolution of one of Hollywood's most popular genres and how it has endured and changed with the times. Readers will take a nostalgic trip through the major cycles of Hollywood teenpics past and present: the teen horror films and juvenile-delinquent dramas of the 1950s; beach-party musicals of the 1960s; sex comedies of the 1970s; slasher films and John Hughes pictures of the 1980s; and more recent flicks like Reality Bites, Clueless, American Pie, and Thirteen. Softcover, 296 pp. $26.95.

Adventures of a Hollywood SecretaryAdventures of a Hollywood Secretary
Valerie Belletti & Cari Beauchamp
In 1924, Valeria Belletti moved from New York to Los Angeles and landed a job as Samuel Goldwyn's personal secretary. Now, through a series of letters sent back east, she provides an insider's view of the film studios of the 1920s--and the first from a secretary's perspective. Rich in gossip, it is also an eyewitness report of Hollywood in transistion. Valeria intimately documents her personal journey while giving us a unique portrait of a fascinating era. Softcover, 230 pp. $27.95.

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Plunges into Hollywood Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Plunges into Hollywood
Uncle John
Grab your popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show. Uncle John focuses on Hollywood in this latest bathroom reader devoted to the trials, triumphs, and trivia of tinseltown. Featuring the inside stories, quotes, quizzes, and bits of lore that Uncle John's readers have come to expect, Plunges into Hollywood goes behind the scenes to give you the scoop on: Hollywood legends and landmarks; discoveries, big breaks, and comebacks; and scandals, secrets, and murder mysteries. Softcover, 487 pp. $23.95.

The Big ShowThe Big Show: High Times and Dirty Dealings Backstage at the Academy Awards
Steve Pond
The Oscars breed their own peculiar mania, and a billion people are alleged to tune in every year -- a tremendous audience to what is essentially a television program. But this is no ordinary show. Love it or loathe it, the Oscar show is an irresistible spectacle: a gloriously gaudy, glitzy, momentous, and foolish window into the unholy alliance of art and commerce that is the film industry. The Big Show is the only book ever to offer an unguarded, behind-the-scenes glimpse of this singular event, along with remarkable insight into how the Oscars reflect the high-stakes politics of Hollywood, our obsession with celebrities, and the cinematic states of the union. Softcover, 427 pp. $21.50.

The Big PictureThe Big Picture: Money and Power in Hollywood
Edward Jay Epstein
In this unprecedented, all-encompassing, and thoroughly entertaining account of the movie business, acclaimed writer Edward Jay Epstein reveals the real magic behind moviemaking: how the studios make their money. Epstein shows that in Hollywood, the only art that matters is the art of the deal: Major films turn huge profits not from the movies themselves but through myriad other enterprises, from video-game spin-offs and soundtracks to fast-food tie-ins and even theme-park rides. Alongside its remarkable financial revelations and incisive profiles of the pioneers who helped build Hollywood, The Big Picture is filled with eye-opening insider stories. Softcover, 402 pp. $22.95.


Street SmartStreet Smart: The New York of Lumet, Allen, Scorsese, and Lee
Richard A. Blake
New York City's heterogeneous economic and ethnic districts -- where people live, work, shop, worship, and go to school -- often bear little relation to the image of the city created by the movies. In Street Smart, Richard A. Blake examines the cultural influences of New York's neighborhoods on the work of four quintessentially New York filmmakers: Sidney Lumet, Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, and Spike Lee. Hardcover, 335 pp. $50.50.

The Stewardess is Flying the PlaneThe Stewardess is Flying the Plane: American Films of the 1970s
Ron Hogan
This is a lavishly illustrated, fun, and informative look at more than 400 films of the decade -- not only classics like The Godfather or Taxi Driver, but cult favorites like Kansas City Bomber and even spectacular flops like Lost Horizon and Myra Breckinridge. More than just a collection of glamorous movie star photos, it is a pop-culture history that places the films in the broader context of a time when the counterculture became America's culture. Softcover, 271 pp. $37.95.

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Film Festival ConfidentialFilm Festival Confidential
Bill Marshall
Toronto International Film Festival Special!
Signed copies available!
With an irresistable mix of gossip, glamour and glitz, Film Festival Confidential is an all-access pass to the Toronto International Film Festival, its famous stars and the parties. "An intriguing look at one of the greatest film festivals in the world by one of the guys who started the whole thing." - Norman Jewison. Softcover, 258 pp. $19.95.

Mob CultureMob Culture: Hidden Histories of the American Gangster Film
Lee Grieveson, Esther Sonnet & Peter Stanfield
Mob Culture offers a long-awaited, fresh look at the American gangster film, exposing its hidden histories from the Black Hand gangs of the early twentieth century to The Sopranos. Departing from traditional approaches that have typically focused on the "nature" of the gangster, the editors have collected essays that engage the larger question of how the meaning of criminality has changed over time. Grouped into three thematic sections, the essays examine gangster films through the lens of social, gender, and racial/ethnic issues.


Bad Girls: Film Fatales, Sirens, and MollsBad Girls: Film Fatales, Sirens, and Molls
Tony Turtu
Sensational and unapologetic, B movie bad girls of the big screen starred in sexy suspense thrillers during film's golden age. Blinded by desire, crazed with jealousy, and ripe with sin, the luscious, lascivious ladies of B movie fame broke the innocent female stereotype. A celebration of the wicked, the wayward, and the wanton, Bad Girls -- a collection of movie posters, lobby cards, and photographs -- pays tribute to the actresses who made careers out of being bad. Hardcover, 176 pp. $55.95.

Hollywood: The Movie Lover's GuideHollywood: The Movie Lover's Guide
The Ultimate Insider Tour of Movie L.A.

Richard Alleman
This is the classic guide to "who did what & where" in Los Angeles. Inside you'll find out where all your favorite movies and tv shows were shot: Sunset Boulevard, The Aviator, Blade Runner, Charlie's Angels, and Six Feet Under, to name but a few. Softcover, 495 pp. $22.95.


New York: The Movie Lover's GuideNew York: The Movie Lover's Guide
The Ultimate Insider Tour of Movie New York

Richard Alleman
This is the classic guide to "who did what & where" in New York City. Inside you'll find out where all your favorite movies and tv shows were shot: When Harry Met Sally, Rosemary's Baby, Spiderman, Will and Grace, and Sex in the City, to name but a few. Softcover, 512 pp. $22.95.

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The Leading Men of MGMThe Leading Men of MGM
Jane Ellen Wayne
Gable, Tracy, Stewart, Old Blue Eyes, the King: all of them and more are profiled in this highly readable volume. While their roles onscreen are some of the most memorable ever captured, they often pale in comparison -- as this book reveals -- to the lives these men lived off screen. From the author of The Golden Girls of MGM comes this revealing and entertaining account of the private lives of the men of Hollywood's premier star factory. Hardcover, 478 pp. $36.50.


In the PictureIn the Picture: Production Stills from the TCM Archives

Various authors
A rare collection of still photographs taken on movie sets from the silent era to the 1960s, In the Picture gives a glimpse of Hollywood at work during the Golden Era. Highlighting the glamour, energy, and challenge of filmmaking, these production stills capture beloved movie moments, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Hardcover, 160 pp. $50.00.

20th Century Fox: Inside the Photo Archive20th Century Fox: Inside the Photo Archive
Deborah Aaronson
This opulent book brings the reader onto the famous back lot and behind the scenes for a rare glimpse at the best photographs from the 20th Century Fox archives. Dating from the Golden Age until the present day, these unexpected and evocative images -- of stars, directors, crew and extras -- comprise a visual document of one of Hollywood's grandest filmmaking empires. Hardcover, 238 pp. $75.00.

Oscar Night: 75 Years of Hollywood PartiesOscar Night: 75 Years of Hollywood Parties
Graydon Carter & David Friend
Oscar Night is your backstage pass to an overflowing collection of intimate and unposed photographs of Hollywood stars celebrating Hollywood's biggest night. Irresistibly sumptuous, this luxurious volume is a book full of elegance and egos, of glamorous pictures that you will want to return to again and again. Hardcover, 384 pp. $100.00.

All About Oscar: The History and Politics of the Academy AwardsAll About Oscar: The History and Politics of the Academy Awards
Emanuel Levy
A book for all film lovers! All About Oscar covers 75 years and builds on Emanuel Levy's well-known work on the Academy Awards. Ever wonder how Oscar got its name? Who has been nominated the most times without winning? Why more than a billion people worldwide watch every year? Here are the answers! Softcover, 400 pp. $25.95.

The Bad and the BeautifulThe Bad and the Beautiful
Sam Kashner & Jennifer MacNair
Hardly the decade of innocence that it is conventionally remembered as, the 1950's was a period of shadowy endeavors, Cold War paranoia, and dubious morals. In this revealing look back, Sam Kashner and Jennifer MacNair remember the 1950's with a intoxicating mix of colourful and humourous anecdotes about the biggest stars and the most memorable films of the era. Softcover, 380 pp. $24.00.

Hollywood Picks the ClassicsHollywood Picks the Classics
Afton Fraser
Immediately following the "Silent Era", the "Golden Age" of Hollywood -- from 1930 to 1960 -- brought us some of the most beloved films ever produced. Hollywood Picks the Classics is a love letter to this bygone era, featuring plots synopses, cast and crew lists, famous quotes, trivia, awards, and behind-the-scenes gossip. In addition, this lavishly illustrated book includes lists of personal favorites by several of today's leading stars and directors. Sotcover, 239 pp. $34.95.

Movies of the 60sMovies of the 60s
Jurgen Muller
Like no other decade before or since, the 1960s were characterized by social and political revolution on every strata of society. The cinema was no exception, as it reflected the tumultuous events that were happening in the world at large. This fourth installment in Jurgen Muller's multi-volume exploration into the various decades of 20th century cinema, is a thoughtfully written and visually stunning book. Serious scholars and everyday fans will cherish Movies of the 60s. Softcover, 640 pp. $59.99.

Tales from Development Hell: Hollywood Filmmaking the Hard Way Tales from Development Hell: Hollywood Filmmaking the Hard Way
David Hughes
What do the following films have in common: Batman vs. Superman, Oliver Stone's Planet of the Apes, and John Boorman's Lord of the Rings -- starring the Beatles? They are all aborted film projects that never got out of development hell. This compulsively readable chronicle, of these and other never-made movies, reveals the inner workings of Hollywood's mysterious creative practices. Hardcover, 256 pp. $32.95.

In Search of CinemaIn Search of Cinema: Writings on International Film Art
Bert Bardullo
Offering an alternative to both simplistic weekly movie reviews and esoteric cinema theory, these essays by Bert Cardullo amount to an intelligent and accessible personal statement on international film art. Softcover, 351 pp. $29.95.

Cult Movies in Sixty SecondsCult Movies in Sixty Seconds
Soren McCarthy
A fascinating overview of some of the most defining, influencial and engaging films of all time, Cult Movies in Sixty Seconds is a great pretext for the movie fan to revisit their favourite films and discover numerous others. Blade Runner, Betty Blue, Withnail and I, Harold and Maude, and A Clockwork Orange are just a few of the films spotlighted herein. Softcover, 208 pp. $23.95.

 

Creeping FleshCreeping Flesh: The Horror Fantasy Film Book
David Kerekes
Creeping Flesh takes horror and fantasy cinema from around the globe and combines it into one thrilling volume. Compiled into a zine-like book, it takes a focused look at obscure and vilified horror movies, the discovery of "lost" films, and American and British exploitation. Softcover, 160 pp.

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1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
Steven Jay Schneider
Based on historical, popular, and critical acclaim, 1001 films have been selected for this dream list of must-see movies. With informative, engaging reviews, from a team of internationally published critics, and dozens of spectacular photographs, this book is the essential guide for discerning cinephiles. Hardcover, 960 pp. $50.75.


Fear Without BordersFear Without Borders
Steven Jay Schneider
This is the most comprehensive survey of the international horror film ever published. Whether you're interested in Italian zombie films, Krimis, Mexican vampire films, the Giallo, Chinese extreme horror, or Bollywood ghost stories, you will surely be stunned by this collection of unique essays. Illustrated throughout in colour and black & white. Softcover, 319 pp. $51.99.


The MailroomThe Mailroom: Hollywood History From the Bottom Up

David Rensin
Some of the most powerful men in entertainment -- including David Geffen, Barry Diller, and Michael Ovitz -- began as trainees in musty talent agency mailrooms. This book reveals why Harvard M.B.A.s turn down secure six-figure corporate salaries to work at a major agency for less than $400 a week, as well as what you need to know to work your way to the top. Softcover, 439 pp. $22.95.

Reel RomanceReel Romance: The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies
Leslie Halpern
Reel Romance reviews 100 movies that are sure to please even the most discriminating couples who are looking for on-screen romance. Chosen under the criteria that they must appeal to both sexes, must contain a plausible love story, and must leave audiences feeling romantic, the films in Reel Romance are perfect for both long-term couples as well as those who are in a new relationship. Softcover, 222 pp. $27.95.

A Year at the MoviesA Year at the Movies: One Man's Filmgoing Odyssey
Kevin Murphy
This book is a chronicle of one man's filmgoing odyssey -- an odyssey which saw him go to the movies every day for an entire year. Dressing like a nun to see The Sound of Music, an entire week eating nothing but movie theatre food, clandestine soirees at both Cannes and Sundance, an igloo theatre : these are but a few of the adventures from A Year at the Movies. Softcover, 362 pp. $22.95.

The Golden Girls of MGMThe Golden Girls of MGM
Jane Ellen Wayne
Garbo and Crawford. Ava, Hedy, Judy, and Liz. These are the women that epitomized Hollywood's golden era. These, and other starlets of period, are profiled in this rich volume. The sixteen chapters in this book, each accompanied by the star's filmography, tell the tales that have long laid hidden behind the gossip and the glories of MGM's glamorous golden girls. Softcover, 412 pp. $20.95.

Edge of Your SeatEdge of Your Seat: The 100 Greatest Movie Thrillers
Douglas Brode
You shrieked. You gasped. You hid your eyes. Here's what you missed when you couldn't look at the screen. Packed with great photos, brief plot summaries, full credits, and the critical tidbits movie buffs crave, Edge of Your Seat is the definitive guide to one hundred of the greatest cinematic thrillers. Softcover, 352 pp. $29.95.


Now ShowingNow Showing: Unforgettable Moments from the Movies
Joe Garner
Relive all of your fondest movie memories with this wonderous tribute to the most unforgettable moments in cinema. Dorthy meeting the Wicked Witch of the West; Rocky crying out "ADRIAN!"; the Jack Rabbit's Slim scene from Pulp Fiction, Dirty Harry's .44 Magnum speech; and dozens of others. In addition to the fully illustrated book, this set includes a DVD of film clips hosted by Dustin Hoffman. Hardcover, 160 pp. $45.00.

HollywoodlandHollywoodland
David Wallace
David Wallace, author of Lost Hollywood, has unearthed new stories and fresh details about some of the era's biggest names: how they lived, how they worked and how they played. Presenting both the splendor and the squalor of old Hollywood, this informal history is certain to surprise even the most knowledgeable film buff. Softcover, 236 pp. $21.95.


Crashing HollywoodCrashing Hollywood
Fran Harris
Filled with tips, warnings and inspiring tales, this book pulls no punches about what it really takes to get your foot in the door and the rest of your body into the wild, and often wacky corridors of Tinseltown. Whether you're a writer, director, actor, or just someone who's curious about the movie business, Crashing Hollywood is the perfect book for you. Softcover, 228 pp. $36.95.

Movies of the 80sMovies of the 80s
Jurgen Muller
The 1980s brought us a cinema of polarities: high-tech futurism and gritty urbanism; big-budget blockbusters and low-budget independents; escapist fantasies and compelling realism. This stunning visual catalogue offers a comprehensive look at the decade and offers insightful comments on the defining trends. Softcover, 863 pp. $59.99.

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A Knight at the MoviesA Knight at the Movies: Medieval History on Film
John Aberth
In A Knight at the Movies, historian John Aberth seperates fact from fiction in cinematic favorites from the silent era to today. Using examples from Camelot, Braveheart, Excalibur, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and several others, he argues that much of what we know -- or think that we know -- about the Middle Ages has been dictated by what we see on the screen. Softcover, 332 pp. $37.95.

Japanese Cinema EncyclopediaJapanese Cinema Encyclopedia
Horror / Fantasy / Science Fiction
Thomas Weisser and Yuko Mihara Weisser
Within the pages of this exhaustively researched text you'll find expertly written reviews of Japanese genre films -- horror, fantasy, and science fiction -- post-1950. Remarkably, this is only the first volume of the co-authors' life-long project to chronicle the entire canon of modern Japanese cinema by genre. No cult film aficionado will want to be without this remarkable encyclopedia. Softcover, 327 pp. $29.95.

Hammer FilmsHammer Films: The Pocket Essential
John McCarty
England's Hammer Productions Ltd. ushered in a new era of innovative horror, crime and adventure films, characterized by graphic violence and intense sexuality. By profiling the significant films and personalities that made Hammer so special, this Pocket Essential is the perfect introduction to the subject. Softcover, 95 pp. $11.95.

One Hundred Violent Films that Changed CinemaOne Hundred Violent Films that Changed Cinema
Neil Fulwood
This book focuses on 100 powerful films that have profoundly affected the portrayal of violence in cinema, be it in terms of influence, iconography, social response, media controversy or censorship. Their contents and influence are analysed to illuminate the reasons behind the violence and its effect on the audience. Softcover, 144 pp. $22.95.

One Hundred Films and a FuneralOne Hundred Films and a Funeral
Michael Kuhn
Responsible for such acclaimed films as Wild at Heart, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Fargo, and Notting Hill, PolyGram films met its ultimate demise in 1998. This brilliant book, written by Polygram's British President, chronicles the rise and fall of the European film company which, for a time, aspired to rival Hollywood. Hardcover, 258 pp. $44.95.

 

Profoundly DisturbingProfoundly Disturbing Shocking Movies That Changed History
Joe Bob Briggs
In this affectionate account of cinema that undermines the mainstream, Joe Bob Briggs (dubbed "the aficionado of trash" by the Wall Street Journal) lovingly examines fifteen of cinema's most notorious and influencial cult films. Included are chapters on Shaft, Ilsa: She-Wolf of the SS, The Wild Bunch, Deep Throat, Crash, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and nine others. Softcover, 254 pp. $39.95.

Manhattan on Film 2Manhattan on Film 2
Chuck Katz
Explore the locations of some of the best-loved films of all time, with this sequel to the popular Manhatten on Film. Inside you will find another thirteen walking tours through the actual NYC sites that have been made famous on the silver screen. Softcover 256 pp. $26.95.



Selling Hollywood to the WorldSelling Hollywood to the World
John Trumpbour
This book, part of the Cambridge Studies in the History of Mass Communication series, discusses the international film industry from 1920 to 1950. Specifically, the focus is on the struggle for control of the global film market between the American and European film industries. Hardcover $123.95.


The Bad and the BeautifulThe Bad and the Beautiful
Sam Kasher and Jennifer MacNair
Hardly the decade of innocence that it is conventionally remembered as, the 1950's was a period of shadowy endeavors, Cold War paranoia, and dubious morals. In this revealing look back, Sam Kashner and Jennifer MacNair remember the 1950's with a intoxicating mix of colourful and humourous anecdotes about the biggest stars and the most memorable films of the era.
Softcover, 380 pp. $24.00.


Life in Hollywood
Life in Hollywood
Robert Sullivan
Ever since the golden age of Hollywood, the photographers at Life Magazine have been the pre-eminent documentarians of the lives of the stars of the silver screen. This exquisite volume collects the very best of these photos (both colour and black & white) and provides a marvelous behind-the-scenes journey into Hollywood's past and present. Hardcover, 128 pp. $34.95.

It Don't Worry Me
Nashville, Jaws, Star Wars and BeyondIt Don't Worry Me: Nashville, Jaws, Star Wars and Beyond
Ryan Gilbey
Young, visionary, and film-literate, directors such as Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Francis Coppola, Brian De Palma, and Robert Altman were responsible for the last "golden age" of cinema. It Don't Worry Me takes a retrospective look at these and other maverick filmmakers of the 1970's and offers fresh and insightful criticisms about their work. Softcover, 244 pp. $20.00.

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