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1	Memoirs of a Geisha more books like this by Arthur Golden Summoning up more than 20 years of Japan's most dramatic history, the geisha's story uncovers a hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degradation. It moves from a small fishing village in 1929 to the glamorous and decadent Kyoto of the 30s and on to postwar New York. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen more books like this by Steven D Katz This international best-seller is filled with visual techniques for filmmakers and screenwriters who want to expand their stylistic knowledge. see all copies from $10.14! new only from $17.27! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Kid Stays in the Picture more books like this by Robert Evans The autobiography of Robert Evans, producer of 'The Godfather', 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'Love Story', and whose life story reads like a decadent, insider's Who's Who of Hollywood. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Hitchcock more books like this by Francois Truffaut One is ravished by the density of insights into cinematic questions...Truffaut performed a tour de force of tact in getting this ordinarily guarded man to open up as he had never done before (and never would again)...If the 1967 Hitchcock/Truffaut can now be seen as something of a classic, this revised version is even better. Phillip Lopate The ... see all copies from $3.46! new only from $13.76! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-And-Rock-N-Roll Generation Saved Hollywood more books like this by Peter Biskind In 1969, a low-budget biker movie, "Easy Rider," shocked Hollywood with its stunning success. An unabashed celebration of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll (onscreen and off), "Easy Rider" heralded a heady decade in which a rebellious wave of talented young filmmakers invigorated the movie industry. In "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls," Peter Biskind takes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.29! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age more books like this by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus The bible for filmmakers and videographers alike, this handbook highlights the techniques and technologies needed for the digital age. 143 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.00! \| SVS
7	The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide: A Business and Legal Sourcebook more books like this by J Gunnar Erickson, Mark Halloran, Harris Tulchin In this comprehensive guidebook, three experienced entertainment lawyers tell you everything you need to know to produce and market an independent film-from the development process to deal making, financing, setting up the production, hiring directors and actors, securing location rights, acquiring music, calculating profits, digital moving making ... see all copies from $15.40! new only from $17.88! \| SVS
8	Making Movies more books like this by Sidney Lumet How is a movie made and what exactly does a director do? This book attempts to illuminate every circumstance, internal and external, emotional and technical, involved in the arduous process that culminates in what we see on the big screen. Only the director knows the background to the scenes, behind every passing frame of film, and the complex ... see all copies from $2.14! new only from $7.16! \| first editions \| SVS
9	iMovie 08 & IDVD: The Missing Manual more books like this by David Pogue Whether you consider yourself a pro or a hobbyist, you have to admit that Apple's iMovie 08 and iDVD 08 are amazing right out of the box. Unfortunately, the box doesn't include much of a user's guide, so learning about these applications is another matter. "iMovie 08 & iDVD: The Missing Manual" gets you up to speed on all of the themes, motion ... see all copies from $18.12! new only from $23.01! \| SVS
10	On directing film more books like this by David Mamet From his perspective as playwright, screenwriter and director of his own films "House of Games" and "Things Change", David Mamet provides insights into how a film comes to be. He looks at every aspect from directing - from script to cutting room - to reveal the many tasks directors undertake in researching their prime objective: presenting a story ... see all copies from $3.01! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again more books like this by Julia Phillips An inside look at the private and public lives of the personalities that shape Hollywood - by the producer of "The Sting", "Taxi Driver" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Crackpot: The Obsessions of more books like this by John Waters Waters dispenses useful advice: how not to make a movie, how to become famous, how to have a sense of humour even if you've been sentenced to life in prison, and perhaps most appropriately, how to most effectively shock and attract the nation's public. He examines the fashion sense of those on trial, assesses the current state of indie filmmaking, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Directing the Documentary more books like this by Michael Rabiger "Directing the Documentary" is a comprehensive manual that has inspired over 100,000 readers worldwide. If you are interested in making documentary films, everything you need technically and conceptually is here. Filled with practical advice on every stage of production, this is the book you will return to throughout your career. Directing covers ... see all copies from $2.71! new only from $26.88! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Film Production Technique: Creating the Accomplished Image more books like this by Bruce Mamer "Film Production Techniques" explores cutting-edge technologies as well as traditional techniques, covering lighting, cameras, editing, crew organization, and the production process. An outstanding art program helps students understand difficult material and visualize the equipment and methods currently used in the film industry. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $48.06! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Goldwyn: A Biography more books like this by A Scott Berg A biography of the Hollywood mogul, Samuel Goldwyn, who was born a poor Polish boy and who made such films as "Wuthering Heights" and discovered such actors as Gary Cooper, David Niven and Merle Oberon. The author has also written "Max Perkins: Editor of Genius". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Avid Editing: A Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Users more books like this by Sam Kauffmann Geared toward novice Avid editors, this book provides step-by-step instructions for hundreds of editing tasks and concepts within the Avid software applications. The chapters guide you through an editing project, while the accompanying DVD provides footage to edit allowing for a hands-on experience. More than just a software manual, the book ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.88! \| SVS
17 view cover	The Making of Pride and Prejudice more books like this by Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin The BBC's lavish adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice", starring Colin Firth, was eighteen months in the making and continues to captivate audiences today. This indispensable companion to the series is packed with colour photographs, interviews and lavish illustrations. Follow a typical day's filming, including the wholesale transformation of Lacock ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.60! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Forever Liesl: A Memoir of the Sound of Music more books like this by Charmian Carr, Jean A S Strauss In this celebration of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Charmian Carr, the actress who played Liesl von Trapp, reminisces about her role in the classic film. In her candid narrative, Carr shares behind-the-scenes events, including wild cast parties, disastrous dance rehearsals, and moments of true passion that occurred on the set. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Directing Actors more books like this by Judith Weston Internationally-renowned directing coach Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, what directors do wrong, script analysis and preparation, how actors work, and shares insights into the director/actor relationship. see all copies from $12.00! new only from $15.52! \| SVS
20 view cover	Woody Allen: A Biography more books like this by Eric Lax This is the first biography of Woody Allen to be written with his complete co-operation. The author incorporates Allen's material as a stand-up comic, pieces that he wrote for "New Yorker" magazine and private correspondence. Allen talks about himself, his career, his personal life and his films. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Video Production Handbook more books like this by Gerald Millerson Techniques matter! Great ideas don't automatically translate into great programs. It's not enough simply to show what is going on. The way you present your subject will influence how your audience responds. You need to choose your picture and sound carefully, to convey your ideas in an interesting, persuasive way. This book will show you how. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.88! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Hollywood 101: The Film Industry more books like this by Frederick Levy Looking for a career in the film business? Look no further. Making it in Hollywood is possible. But only if you have a workable strategy. When author Frederick Levy launched his own fledgling career, he didnt' know a soul in the business. But that didn't stop him and it doesn't have to stop you. "Hollywood 101" is a complete game plan for getting ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $11.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Shock Value: A Tasteful Book about Bad Taste more books like this by John K Waters To me, bad taste is what entertainment is all about. If someone vomits watching one of my films, it's like getting a standing ovation. Thus begins John Waters's autobiography. And what a story it is. Opening with his upbringing in Baltimore ("Charm City" as dubbed by the tourist board; the "hairdo capital of the world" as dubbed by Waters), it ... see all copies from $4.13! new only from $5.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Elia Kazan: A Life more books like this by Elia Kazan Elia Kazan's varied life and career is related here in his autobiography. He reveals his working relationships with his many collaborators, including Harold Clurman, Lee Strasberg, Clifford Odets, Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, James Dean, John Steinbeck and Darryl Zanuck, and describes his directing "style" as ... see all copies from $5.89! new only from $16.31! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Digital Filmmaking Handbook more books like this by Ben Long, Sonja Schenk Digital movie making has gone Hollywood Though digital video has been long-embraced by independent movie makers, with recent releases like Star Wars: Episode II being shot with digital equipment, it's clear that digital is here to stay. Fortunately, even if you don't have access to the higher-end tools used by the major studios, you can still ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $15.88! \| first editions \| SVS

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