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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Oliver Stone is one of the most controversial, yet most honored, filmmakers of our time. Is he the conscience of Hollywood, or is he a pretentious opportunist cashing in on false liberalism? Do his films break new technical ground artistically, or is he just a hack trying to use tricks to cover up weak points in his stories? Stone appears to court controversy, yet in many ways has been a very traditional Hollywood filmmaker, working within the system. This Pocket Essential explores all these questions, reviewing and analyzing each of Stone's movies, going behind the scenes to examine the arguments his movies have raised, and adding some thought-provoking insights to the world of modern cinema's most infamous son. One of the most controversial, yet most honoured, filmmakers of our time, director of some of the most widely debated classics of modern film, including 'Platoon', 'Born on the Fourth of July', 'The Doors', 'JFK', 'Natural Born Killers' and more, Oliver Stone has raised eyebrows both in his career and in his personal life. Now this little book reviews and analyses each of his movies, going behind the scenes to examine the arguments his movies have raised and adding some thought-provoking insights on the world of modern's cinema's most infamous son. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. New York which is scheduled for release in 2002. Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. There's more to Scorsese's work than crime and violence. His characters are trying to attain some kind of spiritual peace with society, their family, and themselves, and in the end they try to make a decision they can live with. Hailed as America's greatest living film director, Martin Scorsese is an innovative storyteller at the height of his intellectual and emotional powers. This Pocket Essential examines his life and work. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Most people associate Jackie Chan with the recent smash hit films "Rush Hour" and "Rumble in the Bronx, " but there is a lot more of him to see. Jackie learned his trade from the harsh world of Peking Opera School and began to appear in films as a child. He slowly progressed from minor roles to becoming a head stuntman and eventually lead actor in a number of kung fu movies in the 1970s. It was only when he began to direct his own films that the real Jackie Chan film was born. This book looks at his life and career, reviews and analyzes his films, and provides references for further study. This guide provides detailed instructions and illustrations on how to use Panaflex motion picture camera equipment. Developed in conjunction with Panavision, this easy-to-follow manual provides up-to-date information on all aspects of the most widely used camera system on major motion pictures in Hollywood. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Steven Soderbergh burst onto the independent scene with his provocative, multi-award winning feature debut" Sex, Lies and Videotape" in 1989. Soderbergh continued to plough his own furrow, producing numerous successful films along the way, such as "Out of Sight, Erin Brokovich, "and "Ocean's Eleven." As well as having an introductory essay, in this book each of Soderbergh's films is reviewed and analyzed. There's a handy reference section listing all the Soderbergh related publications, and a full filmography, including Soderbergh's tireless work as a producer and cameraman. Currently Hollywood's hottest hot shot, Soderbergh burst onto the independent scene with his provocative, multi-award winning feature debut, 'sex, lies and videotape', and most recently won this year's Best Director Academy Award for 'Traffic' while being simultaneously nominated for 'Erin Brokovich'. In this book you'll find an introductory essay, reviews and analyses of each of Soderbergh's many films, as well as a handy reference section and full filmography of his tireless work. Also includes a sneak preview of 'Ocean's Eleven', due out soon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely praised as the finest and most famous novelist of 20th century America. His reputation is infinitely more lustrous since his untimely death than it was for much of his twenty-year literary career and is largely based on his 1925 novel, The Great Gatsby, as well as on the colourful and tragic incidents of his personal life. His alcoholism; his fairy tale marriage to the beautiful Zelda Sayre and her gradual descent into schizophrenia. The incandescent blossoming and dissipation of his literary gifts have all added to his legend. Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely praised as the finest and most famous novelist of 20th century America. His reputation is infinitely more lustrous since his untimely death than it was for much of his 20-year literary career, and is largely based on his 1925 novel, "The Great" "Gatsby, " as well as on the colorful and tragic incidents of his personal life—his alcoholism; his fairy tale marriage to the beautiful Zelda Sayre; and and her gradual descent into schizophrenia. This book examines both Fitzgerald's life and writing and probes the infinitely complex and symbiotic relationship between the two, revealing the man behind the myth and behind some of the finest prose of all time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. human flesh - and it's all George Romero's fault. The dead walk. Putrid corpses claw their way out of earthy graves and stumble towards civilisation. They are bloody, rotting and hungry for human flesh - and it's all George Romero's fault. With 1968's Night of the Living Dead, Romero unleashed the modern zombie onto cinemas, annihilating their voodoo roots and resurrecting them as passed away friends and dead loved ones. This Pocket Essential examines Romero's work up to and including his latest film Diary of the Dead, and explains why filmmakers like Tarantino and Scorsese often refer to him as horror's greatest living director. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: DJ NF (tiny corner tear). 2nd Printing. Size: Octavo.

Trade Paperback. Condición: New. No Jacket. Discount Book.

Trade Paperback. Condición: New. No Jacket. Discount Book.

MM PB in color illus wraps. Condición: New. 3rd printing. Introductory biographical essay, then each of Allens films reviewed & analyzed. New unread copy. 96 pp, references.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. New edition. A fat guy with a deep voice who drank a lot of sherry? An unreliable filmmaker who always went over time and over budget? One of the most innovative storytellers of the century? He was all of this and more. Welles shocked Broadway with his all-black voodoo version of "Macbeth," challenged the government with his production of "The Cradle Will Rock," terrified the nation with his spoof radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds," and then at the tender age of 26, directed what many people consider the greatest American film ever made: "Citizen Kane." As well as an introductory essay, each of Welles's films is individually reviewed and analyzed, and there's a handy multimedia reference guide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condición: Very Good. 1st edition. Imitation cloth, dj, F/VG+. 144pp, dustjacket a little rubbed along the edges, spine a little yellowed. A slim account of the legend of St George. 35 grams.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Nearly new in like DJ. Now protected in a mylar jacket. ; Pocket Essential series; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 160 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Previous owner's signature in ink on tp. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion; Christianity. ISBN: 1904048331. ISBN/EAN: 9781904048336. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2877.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. This Pocket Essential traces the chronology of the Crusades between 1095 and 1291 and highlights the most important figures on all sides of the conflict. It covers the creation of the kingdom of Jerusalem and the other crusader states and their struggle to survive. It looks at the successes and failures of the Third Crusade and at the legendary figures of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. The book provides essential information about one of the great unifying, and disunifying, forces of medieval Christendom. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Reprint; First Printing. Minor shelf wear, faint cup ring to front cover. ; Nice tight copy, no names inside. ; 98 pages; A concise guide to all Simpsons' episodes up to and including the 10th series. Mass Market PB.

2nd Edition. Very good paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 160 pages. ; 18 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 90-92). Subjects: Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Criticism and interpretation. Genre: Biography. Filmography. 1 Kg.

Pocket essentials edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 160 p. ; 19 cm. Subject; Crusades. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 160 p. : maps ; 20 cm. Subjects; Templars History. Templars (Order of chivalry). English fiction. English fiction; 20th century. Drama. English literature; 20th century. English literature. 3 Kg.

Pocket Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 160 p. ; 20 cm. Subjects; Arthurian literature. Religious literature. Mythology. British folklore. 3 Kg.

New edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 158 p. ; 20 cm. Subjects; Holmes, Sherlock. Watson, John H. (Fictitious character). 3 Kg.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. paperback,160 pages,very good.

2nd Edition. Very good paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 160 pages. ; 18 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 90-92). Subjects: Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Criticism and interpretation. Genre: Biography. Filmography. 1 Kg.

Wrappers. Condición: Very Fine As New. First Edition. Almost everything you need to know about Holmes in one easy to use guide. AS NEW.

1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Pages very slightly tanned as with age. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 157 pp. ; 20 cm. Subjects; Secret societies. 3 Kg.

3rd edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 160 p.; 18cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-156) and index.Subjects: Templars History.Templars (Order of chivalry). 3 Kg.

Pocket essentials edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 160 p. ; 19 cm. Subject; Crusades. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 160pp hardback, purple boards gilt in wrapper, ex-library with usual stamps and labels, map end-papers, reprint.

Condición: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. First Edition. A very nice copy, almost as-new.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Thus.