(Hardback)

A revealing, outrageously rollicking, gorgeously designed book about the career and films of Roger Corman: one of the most prolific, successful and influential independent producers, directors and writers in the history of Hollywood and self-proclaimed king of the "B" movie.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Haunting, hallucinatory, and with a mesmerizing lead role performance from David Bowie, Nic Roeg's The Man Who Fell to Earth is a cult piece of science fiction. This book gathers a bumper collection of stills and behind-the-scenes images by unit photographer David James, including stunning shots of Bowie as humanoid alien Thomas Jerome Newton.

(Hardback)

A brilliantly edited selection of stills from Derek Jarmans many short Super 8 films, curated and commented on by some of the biggest names in contemporary art and cinema.

(Hardback)

A book, that intends to trace the rise and fall of horror cinema from its beginnings in the 1890s right through to the end of the 20th century, encompassing the lost films of the silent era, the Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi chillers of the 1930s, the lurid classics from Hammer's house of horror and the explicit shockers of the 1970s.

(Hardback)

Explore the dark and brooding elegance of Film Noir with this essential handbook to the genre, exploring key noir themes and their most representative movies. Copiously illustrated with film stills as well as original posters, the book also lists TASCHEN's top 50 noir classics. A must for amateurs and aficionados alike.

(Paperback, Main)

Steven Soderbergh and Richard Lester are a generation apart, but theyshare a sense of humour and a passion for cinema.

(Paperback)

A comprehensive account of the TV series Homicide, which includes interviews with cast and crew, and the real Baltimore homicide detectives which inspired the program.

(Paperback)

Jean Harlow's stunning blonde looks and shockingly blatant sexuality made her Hollywood's first and most sensational sex goddess. In all the wild, free-wheeling history of Hollywood since her death in 1937, no star has made such an impression. Despite her

(Paperback, Revised, Updated ed.)

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

The most comprehensive study of Stanley Kubrick to date. His films are nothing short of superb visual experiences; big screen storytelling at its very best. Featuring enlarged film stills and previously unseen Kubrick material, including posters, set designs, props, screenplays, and shooting schedules, this richly illustrated book offers unprecedented access to the auteur at work.

(Paperback)

(Paperback, Revised edition)

A guide to students and independent film-makers. It describes and explains the whole process from creating an original or adapted script, through producing and directing, to finance and distribution. It also includes tips on all the tricks of the trade from film-makers.

(Paperback, Main)

An amusing and at times disturbing look at infatuation and the nature of obsession.

(Paperback, Main)

This annual review of cinema includes information about the industry as well as speculation on its future and possible developments.

(Hardback)

A career-spanning retrospective of one of the most successful British filmmakers in Hollywoods history.

(Hardback)

This tribute to a true animated classic has been revised and updated since its original 1998 publication.

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(Hardback, Main)

THE FRENCH DISPATCH brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th-century French city.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

The ultimate companion to all things 007, covering the making of every movie in the James Bond franchise, from Dr. No to the 25th film, No Time To Die. With more than 1,000 images and an oral history featuring 150 cast and crew members, this updated XXL edition will delight fans of the most successful film franchise in cinema history.

(Paperback)

The first ever collection of interviews with gay and lesbian filmmakers discussing their medium in the post-Brokeback Mountain film landscape.

(Hardback)

(Hardback, Main)

A fascinating re-examination of a famously volatile and much misunderstood Hollywood maestro.