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This autobiography follows Gypsy Rose Lee from her childhood in vaudeville to her career as the queen of burlesque.

(Paperback, Main)

A satiric look at 50s Hollywood by Joel and Ethan Coen, Oscar-wining writer/directors of No Country for Old Men, and Fargo.

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Takes us through the history and making of "Duck Soup", examining the comedic genius of the Marx Brothers.

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

Stories of army service in the Sudan, touring in Italy, America and Australia, washing-up in a Park Lane hotel, staying married to the same girl for 50 years and raising three children, are all part of these rich but light-hearted reminiscences.

(Hardback)

Here is a lavish and personal look at the entire film-making process that turned the world's bestselling fiction series into a blockbuster movie franchise. From the acquisition of the film rights to the casting and the assembly of the creative team, the book is a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of the most popular film series in cinema history.

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

A fully revised and updated version of the classic guide to Christmas movies, publishing on the 15th anniversary of the first edition.

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(Paperback)

The second part of Shakespeare's classic tale of King Henry IV picks up where Part One left off, at the Battle of Shrewsbury. It continues the story of the English monarch's final months of life, his reconciliation with his wayward heir, and his eventual death. This edition includes a special Introduction to the play and to Shakespeare's England, a comprehensive stage history, and critical essays.

(Paperback)

This new, updated package of Shakespeare's depiction of the rise and fall of a British king features a new overview of the playwright's life, new critical essays, and an up-to-date stage history of the play. Reissue.

(Paperback, Main)

A portrait of Meryl Streep that explores her beginnings as a young woman of the 1970s grappling with love, feminism, and her astonishing talent.

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Presents a story of the Golden Age of magic and of the world's legendary magicians: the personalities who patented the first ghost and competed fiendishly in the race to make things materialize, levitate and disappear. This book is the masterwork of a man who has dedicated his life to magic, who knows the tricks inside out, and still believes.

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(Hardback)

Discovering Hitchcock, master of spies

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(Paperback)

Exploring a number of themes that form the foundation of villainy in Hitchcocks long and acclaimed career, Hitchcocks Villains also provides a detailed look at some of the directors most noteworthy villains and examine how these characters were often central to the enjoyment of the director's best films.

(Hardback)

"A comprehensive study of the changing attitudes of America in the 1950s as reflected by the films of that decade"--

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A Hollywood history told from the perspective of those that fought for diversity, inclusion and acknowledgement.

(Hardback)

Just in time for Pride Month promotions, this book is a first-of-its-kind in-depth exploration of LGBTQ+ representation from the dawn of cinema through today, from noted film critic Alonso Duralde and Turner Classic Movies.

(Hardback)

From the Turner Classic Movies Library: Film and history buffs alike will enjoy this engrossing story of Hollywood's involvement in World War II, as it's never before been told.

(Paperback)

"A guide to the horror movie genre for people too afraid to watch horror movies, including plot summaries and key scene descriptions for twenty-five influential films, as well as analysis of each film's role in the genre and in pop culture"--

(Paperback)

"House" is a television show, in which, cynical genius doctor Gregory House heads a team of specialists at a fictional teaching hospital in Princeton, New Jersey. This title offers a guide to the medical drama. It covers the program's genesis, the characters, the medical science and ethics, and the making of one of the most popular episodes.

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Presents interpretations of some of our most important films - from the work of Pedro Almodovar to "Brokeback Mountain", "United 93" and "World Trade Center", "300", "Troy", and "The Hours" - that have sparked debate and changed the way we watch movies.

(Paperback)