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1	Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide more books like this by L Maltin This is the definitive guide to the movies from the leading movie expert, with more than 300 new entries. With a bewildering array of movie choices at the local store, library, rental outlet or online DVD supplier, this is the book everyone needs to help find the perfect movie for a first date, cosy night in, family get together or just a rainy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script more books like this by David Trottier This is six books in one. Book 1 - A screenwriting primer that provides a concise presentation of screenwriting basics. Book 2 - A workbook that walks the writer through the writing process, from nascent ideas through revisions. Book 3 - A formatting guide that presents correct formats for both screenplays and TV scripts. Book 4 - A spec writing ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $12.10! \| SVS
3	Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever more books like this by Jim Craddock (Editor) The movie-lover's bible provides 27,000 right-on-the-money reviews known for being sometimes snarky, always informative, and occasionally hilarious. Credited with solving trivia, crosswords, and Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon movie-watching dilemmas, "VideoHound" has been a hit for years.Gale Cengage see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary more books like this by David West Reynolds, Ph.D., Alexander Ivanov (Photographer) Discover the tricks of Boba Fett's secret weaponry, find out what R2-D2's attachments do, and see inside a storm trooper's helmet. Key objects from the film have actually been rebuilt for this project, including a cut-away light saber. Annotated photos, supported by stills from the films, explain every important feature of the characters, ... see all copies from $3.91! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	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
6	James Cameron's Titanic more books like this by Douglas Kirkland (Photographer), Jain Lemos (Editor), Merie W Wallace (Photographer) "James Cameron's Titanic" chronicles the cinematic re-creation of the most legendary ocean disaster of all time as seen through the eyes of a master storyteller. Set against the ship's fateful maiden voyage, Cameron's much anticipated motion picture epic weaves a rich human tapestry of romance, heroism, tragedy and greed. Within these pages is a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Academy Awards: The Complete Unofficial History more books like this by Gail Kinn, Jim Piazza The best book ever on the Oscars(R) is finally available in paperback-- updated to include the 2006 winners, losers, behind-the-scenes stories, fashions, and more. Rushed to press immediately following the 2006 Awards ceremony, this photo-packed celebration of 78 years of Oscar is the most up-to-date reference available, including every juicy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	James Bond Encyclopedia more books like this by John Cork, Collin Stutz Created in full collaboration with EON Productions, producers of the James Bond movies, this illustrated celebration of the worlds most famous super-spy examines every aspect of 007s world, with information on his history, style, and tastes, along with A-Z guides to his adversaries, allies, gadgets, cars, and of course, the ever-glamorous Bond ... see all copies from $24.56! new only from $24.56! \| SVS
9	Film Theory and Criticism: Introductory Readings more books like this by Leo Braudy (Editor), Marshall Cohen (Editor) Since publication of the first edition in 1974, Film Theory and Criticism has been the standard anthology of critical writing about film. The sixth edition continues to highlight both classic and cutting edge essays from more than a century of thought and writing, with contributors ranging from Sergei Eisenstein and Vsevolod Pudovkin to the latest ... see all copies from $4.56! new only from $32.95! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film, Second Edition more books like this by Richard Barsam Shaped by Richard Barsam's more than twenty years of classroom experience, "Looking at Movies" uses students' natural enthusiasm for the subject as a foundation for going beyond enjoyment toward intelligent, analytical understanding of movies. Professor Barsam's clear writing, thorough presentation of fundamental film principles, and unique ... see all copies from $22.00! new only from $46.64!
11 view cover	The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917 more books like this by Jonathan Clements, Helen McCarthy Forty percent larger than previous editions with all-new entries on hundreds of anime released after 2001, updates on older entries, and more than 50,000 words on anime creators and genres, this comprehensive volume will delight anime fans. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.15! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The New Biographical Dictionary of Film more books like this by David Thomson 'This book is both more and less than history, a work of imagination in its own right, a piece of movie literature that turns fact into romance.' Gavin Lambert was reviewing the first edition of David Thomson's monumental work in 1975. In the eight years since the third edition was published, careers have waxed and waned, reputations been made and ... see all copies from $3.94! new only from $23.14! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	American Film Institute Desk Reference more books like this by Melinda Corey, George Ochoa One of the few movie reference books to capture the movies' spirit of entertainment as well as to explain the complex inner workings of the movie industry, from front office to back lot, THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE DESK REFERENCE packs an astounding amount of information into a single volume. In over 600 pages, including 500+ glossy color and ... see all copies from $17.30! new only from $24.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide more books like this by Chris Gore The recent boom in independent film-making has been both a boon and an added challenge for aspiring directors. While the chic status of festivals like Sundance makes it easier for a few hot new directors to find major distributors, other worthy films risk being lost amid a sudden flood of contenders. Chris Gore, editor of Film Threat magazine, has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.56! \| SVS
15 view cover	Film & Video Budgets more books like this by Deke Simon, Michael Wiese This classic best selling book has been updated to include new budgets for digital video feature films, a no budget feature, and the all-important digital video transfer to 35mm for theatrical release. see all copies from $3.59! new only from $12.95! \| SVS
16 view cover	The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon more books like this by John Wayne, Carol Lea Mueller Perhaps best known for his classic movie lines, the late actor John Wayne often displayed a spontaneous and biting wit away from the screen as well. This collection contains some of the actors anecdotes on God and country, the old West, friends and family, and more. see all copies from $9.15! new only from $9.15!
17 view cover	The Film Encyclopedia: The Most Comprehensive Encyclopedia of World Cinema in a Single Volume more books like this by Ephraim Katz Ephraim Katz's "The Film Encyclopedia" is the most comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia on film and is considered the undisputed Bible of the movie industry. With up-to-date additions, this fifth edition features more than 7,000 A-Z entries on the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of moviemaking, including: directors, producers, stars, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.80! \| signed copies
18 view cover	Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts more books like this by Susan Hayward Ranging from Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to Quentin Tarantino, from auteur theory to the Hollywood Blockbuster, "Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts" has firmly established itself as "the" essential guide for anyone interested in film. Covering an impressive range of key genres, movements, theories and production terms, this third edition ... see all copies from $4.31! new only from $24.02! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	DVD & Video Guide more books like this by Mick Martin, Marsha Porter From "Brokeback Mountain" to "Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," this bestselling guide to thousands of movies available on DVD and VHS is updated with more than 400 new entries to its 20,000-plus listings, conveniently alphabetized for easy access. Original. see all copies from $2.48! new only from $32.37!
20 view cover	Time Out Film Guide more books like this by John Pym (Editor) The Time Out Film Guide contains over 15,800 film reviews assembled over 37 years and written by a team of over 230 sharp, knowledgeable critics. These reviews are drawn from the full spectrum of cinema history: Russian silents to Ealing comedies, classic documentaries to Japanese anime, poverty row B-movies to Hollywood blockbusters. Each review ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
21 view cover	The Official Three Stooges Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Knucklehead's Guide to Stoogedom-From Amalgamated Association of Morons to Ziller, Zeller, and Zoller more books like this by Robert Kurson The Three Stooges are undoubtedly the most famous comedy team in all history, and today Stoogemania is everywhere. Here is a treasure trove of the timeless humor and slapstick comedy that has made the Stooges such comic legends. Filled with more than 1,400 entries, jokes, and key gags, this deluxe collector's volume showcases the Stooges in all ... see all copies from $8.81! new only from $18.50! \| first editions
22 view cover	Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner more books like this by Paul Sammon The 1992 release of the "Director's Cut" only confirmed what the international film cognoscenti have know all along: Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner," based on Philip K. Dick's brilliant and troubling SF novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep," still rules as the most visually dense, thematically challenging, and influential SF film ever made. ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $7.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook more books like this by Ian Brodie Since the first screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in 2001, New Zealand has become the embodiment of "Middle-earth" to millions of moviegoers the world over. This definitive guidebook showcases the principal movie-set locations around New Zealand as seen in all three films. Ian Brodie's guide enables fans of Peter ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.94! \| signed copies
24 view cover	Independent Feature Film Production: A Complete Guide from Concept Through Distribution more books like this by Gregory Goodell An updated edition of the best-selling 1983 guide to the independent film industry. Goodell, a veteran producer and director, examines all aspects of the business from financing through distribution. see all copies from $3.33! new only from $8.47! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Film Snob's Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of Filmological Knowledge more books like this by David Kamp, Lawrence Levi From the same brain trust that brought you "The Rock Snobs Dictionary," the hilarious, bestselling guide to insiderist rock arcana, comes "The Film Snobs Dictionary," an informative and subversively funny A-to-Z reference guide to all that is held sacred by Film Snobs, those perverse creatures of the repertory cinema. No longer must you suffer ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $7.40! \| first editions \| SVS

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