On Individual Films

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Mary Poppins: Anything Can Happen If You Let It
Brian Sibley & Micheal Lassell
This is an illustrated tribute to the world's favourite flying nanny, who blew in on the east wind one day, unpacked her carpetbag, and took up residence in the collective imagination of the world. The main book features her story and is divided into three sections - one for the books, one for the film, and one for the musical. Additionally, there are two seperate portfolios: one presents the inspired artwork of Tony award-winning set and costume designer Bob Crowley, and the other features dozens of colourful photographs showcasing every scene in the fully realized Broadway production. Hardcover, 107 pp. $58.00.

Andy Warhol's Blow Job
Peter Gidal
In this important book, the influential film-maker and writer Peter Gidal shows how Andy Warhol's Blow Job is a film about film, about time, and also about mortality. Gidal places Blow Job within a history of works by artists, including Duchamp and Velazquez, that directly affect the viewer, enacting a pattern of recognition and loss that constitutes the experience of perception itself. Softcover, 86 pp. $19.95.

Superbad
Seth Rogen et al
The only official book tie-in to the hilarious blockbuster film, including: An introduction by producer Judd Apatow, "Mr. Vagtastic's Guide to Buying Porn", and much more! Softcover, 144 pp. $21.95.

Seven Up
Stella Bruzzi
Seven Up began as a 1964 World in Action special about the lives of twenty children from across British society - public schoolboys to working-class girls from London's East End. Stella Bruzzi's illuminating study is the first comprehensive account of the series. It traces Seven Up's origins and production history up to 49 Up, places it within the context of the history of British documentary, and provides in-depth analysis of the programmes themselves. Interwoven into Bruzzi's account are invaluable insights from creator Michael Apted, as well as two of the "children" - Nick and Bruce. Softcover, 126 pp. $23.95.

Night Mail
Scott Anthony
Night Mail is one of the best-loved and best-known films in the canon of British documentary cinema. Bringing together the creative talents of Harry Watt, Basil Wright, W.H. Auden and Benjamin Britten, the film gave John Grierson's documentary school its first popular success. Scott Anthony's study provides a lively appreciation of this vivid, witty and often just plain eccentric masterpiece. Softcover, 96 pp. $17.95.

The Kite Runner: A Portrait of the Marc Forster Film
David Benioff & Khaled Hosseini
Travel deep into the rural foothills of western China (near the border of Afghanistan) with renowned film director Marc Forster as he brings Khaled Hosseini's beloved novel The Kite Runner to the big screen. Here the complete screenplay is illustrated with 100 full-color photographs, drawings, and costume sketches. Hosseini contributes an original essay detailing the experience of seeing his novel come to life as reality collides with his imagination. Another essay examines the many challenges the filmmakers faced in creating a script, casting, finding locations, and shooting in one of the most remote places on earth. This beautifully designed book is sure to be treasured by millions of fans of The Kite Runner. Softcover, 160 pp. $21.95.

The Battle For Bond
Robert Sellers
The Battle for Bond unravels the untold story behind the most controversial part of the James Bond legend. A tale of bitter recriminations, betrayal, multi-million dollar lawsuits and even death. It is the fabled story of Kevin McClory's 40 year legal battle over the rights to the screen version of James Bond. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to know the truth about James Bond. Softcover, 264 pp. $43.95.

Lawrence of Arabia
Kevin Jackson
Beginning with an account of the extraordinary and paradoxical character of its hero's flawed genius, Kevin Jackson's study investigates not only the victories and defeats of David Lean's masterpiece but also the longer history of Lawrence of Arabia and the cinema. Softcover, 125 pp. $17.95.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Mark Salisbury
Produced in close co-operation with Tim Burton, this lavish, full colour hardcover official companion to the film includes over 200 photos, concept drawings and production designs, screenplay extracts and interviews with cast and crew. Foreword by Tim Burton. Hardcover, 172 pp. $36.00.

Hairspray
David James & Diana Landau
This colourful companion book to the hit film Hairspray celebrates the phenomenon that is the big-screen adaptation of John Waters' stage musical. Features about the cast, locations, sets and costumes give readers an intimate look behind the scenes. Hardcover, 158 pp. $56.00.

The Sound of Music Companion
Laurence Maslon
This official companion to the world's most beloved musical includes more than 150 stunning images from the film and theatre productions, complete lyrics to favourite songs, a complete guide to the film locations and a map of Salzburg, unseen storyboards from the film, the Singalong Sound of Music phenomenon and much more!hardcover, 191 pp. $47.00.

Shrek: The Art of the Quest
Kathleen Jones
This journey into the behind-the-scenes world of Shrek includes an introduction by Julie Andrews, 300 full-colour and black-and-white illustrations and previously unpublished art from all three films, insider tales from the Dreamworks Animation team, as well as in-depth character art of all your favourites from Shrek and Donkey to Puss, Fiona, the Gingerbread Man, and Merlin. Hardcover, 300 pp. $56.00.

Cleo de 5 a 7
Valerie Orpen
Cleo de 5 a 7 (1962) chronicles, in "real time," ninety minutes in the life of rising pop singer Cleo Victoire, played by Corinne Marchand. Awaiting the results of a biopsy and fearing the worst, the charismatic protagonist seeks solace from a variety of characters on a June afternoon in Paris. Valerie Orpen follows Cleo's journey, providing a fascinating exploration of the film's unusual time structure and evocative mise-en-scene, which captures so vividly the Paris of the early 1960s. Softcover, 111 pp. $29.00.

Mr. Bean's Guide To France
Robin Driscoll & Tony Haase
Mr. Bean's companion guide is perfect for your trip to France! Filled with photographs, and all kinds of useful travel tips, Mr. Bean has created a book of invaluable advice and guidance to would-be visitors to the land. Coil-bound, 96 pp. $24.95.

Lust, Caution: Story to Screenplay
Story by Eileen Chang, Screenplay by James Schamus and Wang Hui-Ling
This official tie-in companion to Academy Award winner Ang Lees's new espionage thriller set in WW II-era Shanghai, features the original short story, the shooting script  plus a preface by Ang Lee, an essay by screenwriter/producer Schamus and a large selection of stills from the film. Softcover. $23.00.

The Star Wars Vault : A Scrapbook of 30 Years of Rare Memorabilia Stephen J. Sansweet
Created with the full co-operation of Lucasfilm and covering all six movies, this is an amazing collection of behind the scenes stories, memorabilia, hand written script pages from Lucas, artists’ early sketches, slides for early special effects. This is the ultimate Star Wars fan gift. Hardcover. $125.00. Coming in November.

The Making of Star Wars
J.W. Rinzler
Using his unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm archives and its trove of never before published interviews, photos, production notes, anecdotes and factoids, Star Wars scholar J.W. Rinzler hurtles readers back in time for a one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes look at the nearly decade-long quest of George Lucas and his collaborators the little movie that became a phenomenon. Softcover, 311 pp. $44.00.

Dreamgirls
Bill Condon
A quarter century after first bringing Broadway audiences to their feet, the classic musical Dreamgirls has finally arrived on the silver screen, brilliantly adapted and directed by Bill Condon. This book captures the film through the extraordinary photography of David James. An introduction by Martin Gottfried recalls Michael Bennett and his legendary Broadway musical, and an essay by Cheo Hodari Coker describes the creation of Bill Condon's award-winning film. This volume contains more than 200 color stills, concept paintings, costume designs, and archival photographs, many published here for the first time. Softcover, 192 pp. $24.95.

A Good Year: Portrait of the Film
Ridley Scott & Peter Mayle
Love, laughter, wine, and the glorious landscape of Provence are the delicious ingredients of A Good Year, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Albert Finney. Scott conceived an idea for a story set among the vines; his old friend Peter Mayle turned it into a bestselling novel, and Scott now brings it to the screen. Featuring more than 130 photos and an interview with Scott and Mayle, this book captures the allure of Provence and its winemaking culture, and offers insights into the creative processes of some of our most gifted and versatile filmmakers. Softcover, 143 pp. $24.95.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book
Stephen Cox
It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book takes you behind the snowy scenes of Frank Capra's magical film starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore to make the story come alive in a new way. Featuring a feast of stories from cast members, this memory book explores the dark tale of Bedford Falls. Commentary from director Frank Capra, Karolyn Grimes ("Zuzu"), Todd Karns ("Harry Bailey"), Sheldon Leonard ("Nick" the bartender), and many more give the story a new sense of immediacy. There are rare, unpublished photographs, including some in full color, and recently discovered images depicting scenes that were cut from the movie, including Capra's brilliant "lost ending." Softcover, 139 pp. $17.95.

All in this Together: The Unofficial Story of High School Musical
Jennifer Hale
You've memorized the lyrics and know all the dance moves. Time to find out the story behind the scenes of High School Musical! The little movie about breaking free from stereotypes and being true to yourself turned into the most explosive event of the year. All in this Together offers the first look at how the movie got made, bios of the six stars - Zac Efron (Troy), Vanessa Anne Hudgens (Gabriella), Ashley Tisdale (Sharpay), Corbin Bleu (Chad), Monique Coleman (Taylor) and Lucas Grabeel (Ryan) - an exciting look at their solo careers, dozens of dull color never-before-seen photos of the cast, and an exclusive look at High School Musical 2. Softcover, 143 pp. $16.95.

Bond On Set: Filming Casino Royale
Greg Williams
Casino Royale is the 21st James Bond film. Working alongside Casino Royale's director, Martin Campbell, and the crew, photographer Greg Williams has captured all the behind-the-scenes glamour and excitement of film-making on location, with unique, candid shots of the stars, and sequences featuring many of the movie's breathtaking set pieces. Bond On Set: Casino Royale provides a fascinating documentary celebrating the skills, the sheer hard work, and the magic that combine to create the unforgettable world of James Bond, 007. Hardcover, 144 pp. $45.00.

James Bond: The Secret World of 007
Alastair Dougall & Roger Stewart
From its foreward, written by MI6's very own chief, M, James Bond: The Secret World of 007 takes readers on a thrill-packed journey through the life and career of the world's most famous secret agent. Officially endorsed by the Bond film producers, this unique, in-depth approach to Bond's career will bring 007 to life for fans of all ages. Hardcover, 160 pp. $32.99.

The Art of Bond
Laurent Bouzereau
Drawing on the spectrum of all 21 Bond films, The Art of Bond features a series of interviews with the key creative talents who have made cinematic history through the Bond franchise. The work, extensively illustrated with film stills, storyboards, posters, publicity shots, etc. also contains reflections by film-makers, screenwriters and novelists on how the Bond genre has influenced their own work. A visually stunning tribute to the creative talents of the Bond world. Hardcover, 235 pp. $48.00.

Bombay
Lalitha Gopalan
Lalitha Gopalan shows how Bombay stuggles to find a narrative that can reconcile communal differences. She looks in detail at the way official censors tried to change the film under the influence of powerful figures in both the Muslim and the Hindu communities. In going on to analyse the aesthetics of Bombay, she shows how themes of social and gender difference are rendered through performance, choreography, song and cinematography. This is a fascinating account of a landmark in recent Indian cinema. Softcover, 94 pp. $18.95.

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Vampyr
David Rudkin
Vampyr Der Traum des Allan Gray (1932) is one of the founding and defining works of psychological horror cinema, adapted from Gothic stories by Sheridan Le Fanu, a disturbing narrative of vampirism, obsession and possession of the soul. But it is also a film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, the revered and legendary Danish director of La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1927). In relation to Dreyer's long but often frustrated career, Vampyr is often thought of as an uneven or disappointing film. But, according to David Rudkin, this is to misunderstand what it sets out to do, which is systematically to cut the spectator adrift in a mysterious world. In a meticulous formal analysis of Vampyr, Rudkin pinpoints the sources of the film's uniquely disquieting effect. Vampyr remains a profound and troubling artwork concerned at the last to communicate human meanings in remarkable film imagery. Softcover, 80 pp. $18.95.

The Essential It's A Wonderful Life: A Scene-by-Scene Guide to the Classic Film
Micahel Willian
This witty, intelligent companion to It's a Wonderful Life is the perfect way to revisit this timeless film with new eyes. Loaded with fresh insight into the inspirational holiday classic, this handy guide walks you through the film scene by scene. Even the most ardent fans will be delighted by the assortment of film details, cast anecdotes, curiosities, and gaffes collected here. Softcover, 142 pp. $20.95.

Rebel Without a Cause
J. David Slocum
Five decades after the production and initial release of Rebel Without a Cause, this book examines both the complicated historical moment in which the film was made as well as its continuing and pervasive influence on film today. The contributors track how the film continues to speak to diverse audiences as a touchstone for imagined anxieties over adolescence and coming-of-age, traditional values of family and community, threats from abroad, and the provocations of mass or consumer society. Although the specific sources and motivations for rebellion have shifted, what has persisted is the film's singular power to represent rebellion in what would otherwise be seen as the everyday, and to move viewers to ponder its causes. Softcover, 273 pp. $36.95.

The History Boys: The Film
Alan Bennett
An unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. A maverick English teacher at odds with the young and shrewd supply teacher; a headmaster obsessed with results; a History teacher who thinks he's a fool. Staff room rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence provoke insistent questions about History and how you teach it; about education and its purpose. The History Boys, the screenplay, contains Alan Bennett's diary of the filming, the shooting script and an Introduction by director Nicholas Hytner, as well as an extensive plate section showing stills from the film and behind the scenes. Hardcover, 107 pp. $26.95.

The Kill Bill Diary
David Carradine
Throughout the filming of Quentin Tarantino's genre-jumping epic, David Carradine kept a daily diary capturing all the action, the genius, the madness, and the magic that combined to make Kill Bill. More than simply an insider's close-up look at the filmmaking process and the astonishing cast and crew, The Kill Bill Diary illuminates the finer points of this serious actor's craft, as we are guided through a quirky, breathtaking, no-holds-barred, and altogether miraculous filmmaking journey. Softcover, 311 pp. $21.50.

Star Wars On Trial
David Brin & Matthew Woodring Stover
Order in the court! Droid Judge: Six films. Countless books. $20 billion in revenue. No one can question the financial value or cultural impact of the Star Wars films. But has the impact been for the good? Star Wars stands accused of elitist politics and sexism, religious and ethical lapses, the destruction of literary science fiction and science fiction film, and numerous plot holes and logical gaps. I know emotions are running high, but I want everyone to keep it civil. This is a court of law. Softcover, 386 pp. $24.95.

V for Vendetta: From Script to Film
The Wachowski Brothers
The full breadth of this book includes the annotated script, concept art, storyboards, costume sketches, hundreds of photos, director's commentary, film-specific graphics, released and unreleased theatrical posters, and, as a final bow to the hundreds of artisans involved in creating V for Vendetta, the full film credits. All told, this is a look at the process of V for Vendetta, from script to film. Softcover, 256 pp. $47.00.

In Search of The Third Man
Charles Drazin
Half a century after its opening, The Third Man remains an unquestioned masterpiece of film artistry and, for many, the greatest British movie ever made. Whether it is Harry Lime's magical first appearance, or the haunting theme music, the film contains some of the most memorable moments in screen history. In Search of The Third Man explores the many myths that over the years have grown around this extraordinary film, and seeks to unravel the facts from the fiction. Softcover, 209 pp. $26.50.

Zulu: With Some Guts Behind It: The Making of the Epic Movie
Sheldon Hall
One of the best-loved and most enduringly popular British films ever made, Zulu tells the extraordinary story of the Battle of Rorke's Drift of 1879, in which barely 150 soldiers of the British Army in South Africa fought for twelve hours to defend an isolated mission station against an attack by 4,000 highly disciplined Zulu warriors. Here, for the first time, is the full story of the making of the film, based on four years of original research and dozens of new interviews with cast and crew members and their families. Hardcover, 431 pp. $65.00.

The Man From Krypton: A Closer Look at Superman
Glenn Yeffeth
The prototypical superhero and original icon, Superman is as American as baseball and apple pie and as ubiquitous as Mickey Mouse; he's been a part of our lives for more than six decades through comic books, the small screen and feature films. Yet there is much about Superman that has never been examined -- until now. In The Man From Krypton, leading writers discuss, debate and celebrate the legend of Superman. From his politics to his underwear, his love life to his ethics, every aspect of the Man of Steel is explored with insight, humor and passion. Softcover, 229 pp. $24.95.

Modern Times
BFI Film Classics
Joan Mellen
Joan Mellen situates Modern Times within the context of Chaplin's life and his work, exploring its history and influences as well as its ongoing appeal. She explores how the film's themes of oppression, industrialisation and dehumanisation are embodied in the little tramp's struggle to survive in the modern world. Softcover, 87 pp. $19.95.

The Unauthorized X-Men
Len Wein
After four decades, countless regime changes and a multitude of media incarnations, the X-Men are still on top. They've taken on not only Magneto and the Brotherhood of Mutants, and Stryker and his Sentinels, but also sexism, adolescence and discrimination and, in the process, given their fans a new way to look at the world, and at themselves. The Unauthorized X-Men takes a look at what's so uncanny, extraordinary and downright astonishing about Marvel's most popular and enduring superheroes. Softcover, 215 pp. $24.95.

The World of Wallace & Gromit
Andy Lane
This is the story of Wallace and Gromit -- their adventures on and off the screen -- and it tells how from a doodle in a sketchbook the diminutive plasticine pair went on to capture the hearts of millions. Including previously unseen artwork by Nick Park as well as insights into stop-motion animation, all the behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed here for the first time. Hardcover, 184 pp. $34.95.

Pure Imagination
The Making of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
Mel Stuart & Josh Young
Re-visit one of the most enduring of all family films -- "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" -- in this lavishly illustrated, fact-filled book. Herein are all the intriging stories and entertaining anedotes pertaining to the pre-production, shooting, reception, and legacy of this unique film. Hardcover, 131 pp. $44.95.

Shooting Water
Devyani Saltzman
In February 2000, Devyani Saltzman, daughter of international award-winning filmmaker Deepa Mehta, travelled to the holy city of Benares, India, to work with her mother on Water. But after only a week of shooting, the film became the target of a series of politically-motivated attacks. Protesters destroyed the sets, burned effigies of the director, and made threats on her life. This is the transformative and inspiring story of the five-year odyssey to complete the film. Softcover, 278 pp. $26.95.

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The Blade Runner Experience
The Legacy of a Science Fiction Classic
Will Brooker
Despite its initially lukewarm critical reception, Blade Runner has gone on to be regarded as a bonafide classic of contemporary cinema. This thought-provoking anthology of essays examines the film in a broad context, examining its relationship to the original novel, the PC game, the series of sequels, and the many films influenced by its style and themes. It investigates Blade Runner online fandom and asks how the film's future city compares to present day Los Angeles. It also revisits the film to pose surprising new questions about its characters and their world. Softcover, 250 pp. $35.00.

Brando Rides Alone
Barry Gifford
In Brando Rides Alone, poet, novelist, and screenwriter Barry Gifford resurrects the Marlon Brando-directed western One-Eyed Jacks. Although critics panned the film upon its original release, Gifford offers an alternative analysis. He praises the film's diverse cast, beautiful coastal scenery, and epic proportions. In the process, he irreverently dismisses any distinctions between high and low art. Softcover, 102 pp. $16.50.

On The Passion of the Christ
Paula Fredriksen
This book -- whose contributors include theologians, journalists, academics, and clergy from Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish traditions -- provides a wide spectrum of views on Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. The essays consider the historical and ethical conundrums presented by the New Testament in general and by the film in particular. The contributor's discussions range from the film's theological and historical underpinnings to its cinematic and cultural implications, to the issues surrounding the millennia-long question "Who really killed Jesus?" Softcover, 281 pp. $27.95.

On The Waterfront: BFI Film Classics
Leo Braudy
With Kazan's death in 2003 and Brando's in 2004, a reappraisal of On the Waterfront is timely and necessary. In this definitive study, Leo Braudy tells the complicated story of the film's production as he examines the elements that contibute to its enduring appeal: the Method-inspired acting, the music and cinematography, the use of authentic locations and its powerfully symbolic depiction of post-war American values. Softcover, 88 pp. $19.95.

The Complete Guide to The Quiet Man
Des MacHale
As The Quiet Man celebrates it's 50th anniversary, we can confidently predict it will be around as long as there are moviegoers to watch it, a monument to the genius of John Ford, Maurice Walsh and its many stars. In the case of this western shot in the West of Ireland, we can justly say: "This is the West of Ireland -- when the legend becomes fact, print the legend! " Hardcover, 267 pp. $52.95.

King Kong Cometh!
Paul A. Woods
This vividly illustrated compendium traces the evolution of King Kong, from his predecessors in the jungle-movie travelogues of the 1920s and 1930s to B-movie spinoffs of the legendary motion picture. Highlights include the early careers of King Kong makers Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, the influence of Willis O'Brien's The Lost World, Edgar Wallace's original story, scream queen Fay Wray, the impact of Kong on giant monster movies, Dino de Laurentis's remake of King Kong in 1976 and, finally, commentary on the Peter Jackson remake of King Kong. Softcover, 192 pp. $26.95.

The Matrix Trilogy: Cyberpunk Reloded
Stacy Gillis
This is a collection of critical essays on the massive phenomenon that is the three Matrix films, including the subsequent websites, computer games and the Animatrix films. Among the topics considered are the new cyberpunk, Baudrillardian simulacra, the politics of gender and race, the femme fatale, costume, cyberculture and the body, virtual realities and special effects. Softcover, 195 pp. $35.00.

The Red Shoes
Mark Connelly
The pinnacle of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's remarkable collaboration The Red Shoes is an intoxicating mixture of dance, music, colour and light. This, the first comprehensive book on the film, takes a fresh look at its reception by critics as well as the public, examines its aesthetic innovations, and offers new insights into the characters at the heart of the story. Mark Connelly here illuminates this startling work and the ways in which it has beguiled generations of filmmakers and audiences. Softcover, 94 pp. $21.95.

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La Haine
Ginette Vincendeau
Released in 1995, La Haine is the black and white chronicle of 24 hours in the life of a mixed-race young male trio from a run-down Parisian suburb. It's combination of hard-hitting social expose, stylish black and white cinematography, and hip-hop culture also turned it into an enduring cult movie with younger viewers. With great style and insight, Ginette Vincendeau provides a thorough understanding of the context of the film's making, its narrative tension, stylistic sophistication and ideological ambiguity and of its extraordinary success nationally and internationally. Softcover, 118 pp. $25.50.

La Reine Margot
Julianne Pidduck
Conceived as a cinematic 'event' film, featuring the elusive star Isabelle Adjani, La Reine Margot presents a theatrical chiaroscuro Renaissance past. Julianne Pidduck goes deep into this prestigious costume film and traces the wide critical acclaim that it has received, both nationally and internationally. She also reveals how the film's cinematic spectacle of Renaissance religious intolerance offers a haunting allegory for modern French and European experience. Softcover, 112 pp. $25.50.

Alphaville
Chris Darke
A striking black and white hybrid of film noir and science fiction, Alphaville (1965) is now one of the most enduringly popular of Jean-Luc Godard's films of the 1960s. In this first ever exploration of Godard's masterpiece, published on the fortieth anniversary of its release, Chris Darke elucidates the film's unique combination of genres and styles and draws on new interviews with the director's collaborators to chronicle the film's production. Softcover, 114 pp. $25.50.

Beating the Devil: The Making of Night of the Demon
Tony Earnshaw
Adored by film buffs and filmmakers alike, Night of the Demon is an undisputed cult classic and a timeless fan favourite. Conceived by a playwright, directed by an auteur and produced by a showman, it was and remains a winning combination of imaginative shocks and understated menace. Now, for the first time, the full background to this celebrated motion picture has been unearthed in this fascinating book from award-winning author Tony Earnshaw, who has produced the definitive guide to the movie complete with original interview material with many of the people who created it. Softcover, 127 pp. $35.00.

The World of Kong
A Natural History of Skull Island
Weta Workshop
In order to populate Skull Island, the land of King Kong, Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop designed an entire ecosystem of fish, birds, insects, and creatures. This ravishing book -- filled with full-colour illustrations -- is a veritable encyclopedia of this magical, movie-universe. Hardcover, $48.00.

The Making of King Kong
The Official Guide to the Motion Picture
Jenny Wake
This official companion to the movie takes readers behind the scenes with a fascinating, intimate view of every stage of production, from scriptwriting to costuming to digital effects. Packed with exclusive images and personal recollections from the filmmakers, actors, and crew, The Making of King Kong vividly illustrates how this massive cinematic undertaking was brought to the screen. Softcover, 247 pp. $27.50.

The Chronicles of Narnia
The Official Illustrated Movie Companion
Perry Moore
See how C.S. Lewis's amazing land of Narnia was brought to the big screen in the major motion picture The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Go behind the scenes and discover how the magic was made! Included inside are: never-before-seen images from the movie; exclusive behind-the-scenes stories; an in-depth discussion with director Andrew Adamson; actor profiles and interviews; detailed accounts of how the film's look was achieved; and much more. Softcover, 223 pp. $26.95.

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Dreams and Nightmares: Terry Gilliam, The Brothers Grimm, & other Cautionary Tales of Hollywood
Bob McCabe
Dreams and Nightmares is Bob McCabe's eyewitness account of Hollywood's movie-making practices -- reported from the set of Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm. McCabe sits in on confidential meetings, speaks to the stars and stagehands, sees studio interference first-hand, and collects enough tales of Tinseltown to make the toes curl before being forcibly ejected by studio staff. Combining his own experiences with personal diaries and candid interviews with Gilliam, Matt Damon and others, he reveals exactly why it is so hard to get a movie made in today's Hollywood system. Hardcover, 296 pp. $39.95.

Mel Gibson's Bible
Timothy K. Beal & Tod Linafelt
Whether one is inspired or repelled by The Passion of the Christ, there can be no question that it is a defining moment in the cultural afterlife of the Bible. This volume tries to make sense of that moment and will prove to be a touchstone for adherents and detractors of the film alike. In Mel Gibson's Bible a group of esteemed scholars offer their provocative range of views on The Passion of the Christ. Softcover, 208 pp. $22.95.

Full Metal Jacket Diary
Matthew Modine
While playing the lead role in Full Metal Jacket, actor Matthew Modine kept a detailed journal of his experiences while making the film. While a simple diary would not in itself be remarkable, these unexpurgated entries -- which offer a candid look at Stanley Kubrick's creative process -- make for fascinating reading. Complementing the text are Modine's own black & white photographs, which provide an unprecedented look at the making of a modern film classic. Hardcover, 288 pp. $44.95.

The Godfather Legacy
Harlan Lebo
Here is the official companion to Francis Ford Coppola's masterful trilogy, revised and updated, and packed with more than100 photographs. Featuring production records, credits, reviews, and interviews with many of the principals involved, The Godfather Legacy is a rare and vivid peek into the making of three of the most compelling films in Hollywood history. Softcover, 286 pp. $22.00.

The Alchemy of MirrorMask
Dave McKean
A thrilling, behind-the-scenes tour of the groundbreaking fantasy film MirrorMask, this book will take you inside the creative process -- from concept to screen -- of the making of this movie. With candid, humorous text and exquisite artwork, longtime collaborators Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman divulge the process that brought this remarkable film to life. Hardcover, 208 pp., $45.00.

Black Narcissus
Sarah Sweet
Now heralded as a masterpiece, Black Narcissus is a landmark film in Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's influential canon, and remains a highlight of British, and world cinema. Enigmatic and deeply memorable, the film, based on Rumer Godde's novel about the emotional dissolution of nuns in the Himalayas, has left behind enduring images of both place and gender. This book demonstrates the films remarkable acheivements, both as a production, and a meditation on the end of an empire. Softcover, 102 pp. $21.95.

Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide
Ryder Windham
This is the definitive companion to George Lucas's space fantasy, revealing the full story of the epic battle between good and evil a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Packed with more than 1,000 images, including movie stills and comic-book art, this is the must-have book for all Star Wars fans. Hardcover, $32.99.

Kingdom of Heaven
The Ridley Scott Film and the History Behind the Story
Diane Landau
This gorgeous companion book, illustrated with more than 200 photos, drawings, and Ridley Scott's own storyboards, documents every side of this landmark production: the massive sets, the fabulous costumes, the period weapons, and the depiction of medieval warefare on a scale never before seen. But it also delves into the details of storycrafting that give Kingdom of Heaven its solid historical grounding, and features a lively primer on the Crusades that will expand readers' appeciation of the film and the history behind it. Softcover, 176 pp. $26.95.

The Jaws Log
30th Anniversary Edition
Carl Gottlieb
The Jaws Log is the ultimate "making-of" book. Originally published at the time of the film's release, the story of how a 26-year-old Steven Spielberg transformed Peter Benchley's #1 best-selling novel into the classic motion picture has sold more than 2 million paperback copies. Now, on the occasion of the movie's 30th Anniversary, the book is being made available in hardcover for the time ever, with a new forward by author Carl Gottlieb. Hardcover, 224 pp. $19.95.

Live Fast, Die Young
In Live Fast, Die Young, the complete story behind the groundbreaking film Rebel Without a Cause is revealed, vividly evoking the cataclysmic meeting of actors James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo and director Nicholas Ray. Through interviews with surviving members of the cast and crew and first hand access to both personal and studio archives, Lawrence Frascella and Al Weisel depict the explosive making of Rebel Without a Cause, complete with never-before-seen photos by famed Dean photographer Dennis Stock. A fascinating look behind the scenes of an unforgettable American film, Live Fast, Die Young tells a story that is as provocative as the film itself. Softcover, 372 pp. $19.99.

The Usual Suspects
BFI Modern Classics
Ernest Larsen
Originally released in 1995, to mixed critical reviews, The Usual Suspects has gone on to amass a considerable reputation as a bonafide cult classic. Ernest Larsen looks at the film anew and, in a wide-ranging study, he examines the film's sophisticated narrative structure and the new spin it puts on genre conventions and themes. The result is a fascinating account of a film whose technical accomplishment and fine ensemble acting have made it an undisputed modern classic of American cinema. Softcover, 95 pp. $19.95.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Filming of the Douglas Adams Classic
Robbie Stamp
Storyboards, sketches, never-before-seen artwork, the making of the Heart of Gold, the Vogons, the Guide itself and of course Marvin, create a must-have companion to the film. With 400 colour and black & white images, this is the book old and new fans of Hitchhiker have been waiting for. Softcover, 184 pp. $24.95.

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