Individual film directors, film-makers books

"This incisive and engrossing historical narrative ""The Power of Perseverance: Angelina Jolie's Inspiring Journey""...  Read More >>

""An investigation into how Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) significantly contributes to the Body Horrors of mainstream...  Read More >>

HITCHOLOGY considers how Hitchcock used narrative tropes and formal flourishes to create some of cinema's most unforgettable...  Read More >>

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This book explores the factors contributing to the under-representation of African American female directors in...  Read More >>

István Szabó is one of the few Hungarian filmmakers to have earned a major international reputation over the past...  Read More >>

An in-depth look at one of the film industry's most audacious working actors In 1982, a gangly teenager named Nicolas...  Read More >>

István Szabó is one of the few Hungarian filmmakers to have earned a major international reputation over the past...  Read More >>

A master of gritty horror, Tobe Hooper captured on-screen an America in constant crisis and upended myths of prosperity...  Read More >>

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A one-of-a-kind historical document and celebration of the artwork behind several of the Master of Suspense's greatest...  Read More >>

Anything you want to know about how Race has been treated on film and tv is in this book.  Read More >>

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"In the fast- paced world of entertainment, where spotlights shine bright and smiles often conceal hidden struggles,...  Read More >>

""Examines key works of the distinguished French animator Sylvain Chomet and their importance for the study of contemporary...  Read More >>

This strikingly original study of Bresson and his cinematic afterlives his influence in the work of French filmmakers...  Read More >>

The Art of the Filmmaker: The Practical Aesthetics of the Screen explores the filmmaker's intention and method,...  Read More >>

The most comprehensive biography of the creator of 2001: A Space Odessey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange.  Read More >>

Author Donald Brackett—whose grandfather was Charles Brackett’s cousin—delves into family lore, correspondence,...  Read More >>

Through dozens of interviews, a detailed chronology and filmography, and a selection of Dorothy Arzner’s own writings...  Read More >>

"Unlock the melodies inside and start on a musical adventure with ""How to Play the Piano: Essential Techniques...  Read More >>

Through dozens of interviews, a detailed chronology and filmography, and a selection of Dorothy Arzner’s own writings...  Read More >>

For decades, James Bawden and Ron Miller have established themselves as maestros of provocative interviews, giving...  Read More >>

"Learn about the fascinating life of Lisa Marie Presley, a figure of mystery. This meticulously studied biography...  Read More >>

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