(Paperback)

The twelve basic principles of animation are covered along with the different techniques available and helpful exercises.

(Paperback)

This comprehensive history of Japanese animation draws on Japanese primary sources and testimony from industry professionals to explore the production and reception of anime, from its early faltering steps, to the international successes of Spirited Away and Pokmon.

(Paperback, Main)

In May 1979, Francis Ford Coppola unveiled a 'work in progress' cut of his film, Apocalypse Now, at the Cannes Film Festival.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Pixar is 25 years old in 2011. This book features the complete colour scripts and a selection of the art from the twelve films to date: Toy Story", "A Bug's Life", "Toy Story 2", "Monsters Inc.", "Finding Nemo", "The Incredibles", "Cars", "Ratatouille", "WALL E", "Up", "Toy Story 3" and "Cars 2".

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

"Brave" is Pixar's first fairy tale: a lush, animated adventure through the forests and highlands of medieval Scotland. Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with the film's many artists, this book showcases the gorgeous concept art that went into the creation of the movie.

(Paperback)

An essential companion for dancers with a serious interest in ballet looking to expand their knowledge of the art form.

(Hardback)

Lessons in life from the fabulous, fearless, and phenomenal world of drag.

(Hardback)

This visual bonanza shines the spotlight on 750 striking advertising posters for the musicals and plays of Broadways golden age and shares untold behind-the-scenes stories

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A comprehensive, authorized compendium of all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer, published in celebration of the revered shows twentieth anniversary.

From its debut in 1997, Buffy the Vampire Slayer became a cult hit with legions of devoted viewers and propelled the shows creator Joss Whedon to stardom.

(Paperback)

A practical book exploring the development and essential artistic skills of the choreographer.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Deleuze identifies three distinct principal types of 'image movement' and draws upon diverse examples from the work of such major filmmakers as Griffith, Eisenstein, Cassavetes and Altman.

(Paperback)

Focuses on a century of film. This book argues that - after the century of Chaplin and Pol Pot, Monroe and Hitler, Stalin and Mae West, Mao and the Marx Brothers - film and history are inextricably intertwined. It presents the author's thoughts on film theory, cinematic technique, film histories, as well as the video revolution.

(Paperback)

Costumes designed and made for devised or physical drama, for contemporary circus or for dance, differ radically from the more traditional costume work produced for naturalistic performance.

(Paperback)

Pantomime is a much-loved national institution, but how is it created What tools and processes are used This title explains how a script and a design can develop together through the creative processes to culminate in the wonder and excitement of a unique production on opening night.

(Paperback)

Design is at the essence of storytelling, but how does a production find its style and identity This book explains how to approach design, whether for film, television, video promo or commercial making, and introduces the techniques needed to make ideas happen. It shows how the simplest decisions can become powerful ideas on screen.

(Paperback, Reprint)

Serge Diaghilev (1872 - 1929) was an extraordinarily gifted impresario, curator, director and animator of the arts. He was perfectly at home driving the wave of creative energy that pushed theatrical performance to the cutting edge of cultural activity in the early twentieth century.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Directing for the Stage addresses the key questions surrounding this venerable and yet often invisible craft, offering practical guidance on the crucial moments of creating a stage production, including budgeting, auditions, rehearsals, opening night and beyond.