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Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"For film buffs and literature lovers alike, this is an essential guide to 52 great reads, and the cinema classics they inspired"--
"For film buffs and literature lovers alike, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 52 cinema classics and the literary works that served as their inspiration. “I love that movie!” “But have you read the book?” Within these pages, Turner Classic Movies offers an endlessly fascinating look...
Author
Publisher
Palazzo
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Surely America's greatest storyteller, no single author has been adapted more regularly than Stephen King. With sixty-five existing movies and thirty television shows, and many more to come, the concept of the King adaptation lies at the core of what we understand as Hollywood entertainment, the essence of horror, and the landscape of American life. Illustrated with a fabulous array of familiar and unusual iconography, this is the most comprehensive...
Author
Series
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the motion pictures "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick rules," and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog days," offering script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the legendary film, from its creation as a novel by L. Frank Baum and the production of the film to the legacy the cultural phenomenon has inspired.
Author
Publisher
Mysterious Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
A famous actress falls under the spell of a femme fatale, a character in a 1920s novel. The actress commissions a film so she can play the part, but reviving the memory of Kali-Ra, the Queen of Doom, is not a good idea and the whole thing ends in mayhem and murder. A farce on Hollywood by the author of We Interrupt This Broadcast.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The whimsical, wacky, and wondrous character of Willy Wonka made his first appearance in Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When the fictional factory owner opened up the doors of his company, readers were welcomed intohis world of pure imagination . . . and chocolate! Wonka went on to dazzle a whole new set of fans in the 1971 film that brought Dahl's characters to life. Since then, there have been other movie...
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Released in conjunction with the 75th-anniversary DVD release of The Wizard of Oz, this book is the definitive story of how one of America's most beloved movies was made and a marvelous, unprecedented examination of how Hollywood used to make movies. This updated edition includes numerous photos and shares hundreds of interviews with cameramen, screenwriters, costume designers, directors, producers, light technicians, actors, and more to reveal how...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books in association with Shakespeare's Globe
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death and fully endorsed by Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, this is the ultimate guide to the life and work of the world's greatest playwright. With full coverage of the thirty-nine Shakespearian plays (including a synopsis, full character list, stage history, and a critical essay for each), this comprehensive guide is both a quick reference and an in-depth background guide for theatre goers, students,...
Series
Popular culture and philosophy volume 23
Publisher
Open Court
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of philosophical essays about the fictional world of James Bond as seen in Ian Fleming's novels and the ongoing film series. Issues addressed include existentialism and the good life, crime and punishment, gender politics, the cold war and nuclear proliferation, and human interrelation with technology"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the iconic locations of Hogwarts as seen in the Harry Potter films with this large-scale interactive book, Harry Potter: Exploring Hogwarts. Harry Potter: Exploring Hogwarts pairs striking full-color illustrations of Hogwarts with interactive elements that reveal key movie scenes, concept art, and behind-the-scenes info on the most memorable locations within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Go behind-the-scenes with iconic landmarks...
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