Performing Arts

Script Supervising and Film Continuity by Pat P. Miller provides a comprehensive guide to the script supervising process, explaining how scripts are transformed into motion pictures or television...

Integrative Performance Practice and Theory for the Interdisciplinary Performer by Experience Bryon offers a radical new approach to training for 21st-century performers. This book critiques current...

Explore the cinematic treasures of Los Angeles, a city that has set the scene for some of the most iconic films in history. This engaging guide takes you on a citywide tour of 50 carefully chosen...

The Presence of the Actor by Joseph Chaikin A conversational review of his approach to communal playmaking, this book reveals the struggles and successes behind some of the most exciting theatre of...

Teen Movie Hell: A Crucible of Coming-of-age Comedies from Animal House to Zapped! The 1970s and 1980s saw a surge in teen comedies that captured the spirit of adolescent rebellion. Films like Animal...

Stephen Poliakoff: A Distinctive Dramatist Over four decades, Stephen Poliakoff has established himself as a distinctive dramatist in theatre, film and television. His work has received widespread...

A comprehensive guide to the Back to the Future franchise is presented in this staggering encyclopedia. With nearly 3,000 alphabetical entries, it covers every aspect of the BTTF universe, from...

Discover the life and legacy of Mel Blanc, the legendary voice behind some of cinema's most iconic characters. This comprehensive biography offers an unparalleled look at the man who brought Bugs...

Representing Reality Issues and Concepts in DocumentaryA conceptual overview of documentary filmmaking practice, this book addresses numerous social issues and their presentation to the viewer...

Dark Matter maps the invisible dimension of theater whose effects are felt everywhere in performance. This book explores phenomena such as hallucination, offstage character, and technology to...

This in-depth guide to writing edge-of-the-seat suspense is your key to creating thrilling stories. By understanding the conventions of the genre, you can craft a compelling narrative that keeps...

The Art and Craft of Playwriting by Jeffery Hatcher is a comprehensive guide to writing for the theater. With clear explanations and practical advice, Hatcher shares his expertise on building...

The Way We Were: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Timeless Romance In 1973, Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford starred in a film that would become an iconic romance, starring at the peak of their...

Brecht and Post-1990s British Drama Dialectical Theatre Today explores how theatre can engage with social reality and foster critical thinking. This open access book examines the forms and functions...

The Blue Man Group's first-ever book, published to celebrate their 25th anniversary, offers an entertaining and humorous look at the world behind the show. This visually rich book combines music,...

Pedro Almodóvar's cinematic universe is a complex and multifaceted one, marked by both comedic flair and profound seriousness. This comprehensive study assesses his filmography in depth, exploring...

King Lear meets stand-up meets the metaverse in this daringly unaccommodating piece of theatre. Playwright Tim Crouch sends the Fool back to the future of the play he left, exploring a world without...

Near Dark: A Vampire Film that Redefined Genre Boundaries Stacey Abbott's study explores how Kathryn Bigelow's 1987 film skillfully blended genres, combining gothic tropes with Western and road movie...

British Theatre Companies: 1995-2014 provides a comprehensive study of the work of innovative and important British theatre companies from 1965 to 2014. This volume charts the expansion of the sector...

Conclusions by John BoormanA memoir that continues the story of his life, sharing new insights into his career and personal experiences.The film director reflects on his journey from London in the...

The Ballet Called Giselle by Cyril W. Beaumont First published in 1944, this book remains an authoritative work on the Romantic Ballet masterpiece, Giselle. It is divided into two parts: the first...

A comprehensive workbook for Musical Theatre students, covering all four elements of the discipline: dance, music, acting and performing. This guide provides a thorough overview of the theory and...

A Small Book of Jewish Comedians by Tony Nourmand is a joyful celebration of great photography and witty one-liners from some of America's most beloved comedians. Featuring iconic portraits alongside...

The making of Clue, as revealed in this book, is a fascinating story. When the film was first released in 1985, it faced an uncertain future, with mixed reviews and a confusing release strategy that...

The Eight Characters of Comedy: A Guide to Sitcom Acting and Writing by Scott Sedita is a comprehensive guide for actors and writers looking to break into the world of sitcoms. This updated second...

The Hour That Never Was: A Critical Analysis of The Avengers. Television drama is often overlooked in favour of more traditional art forms, with its ephemeral nature leading to many classic...

Duck Soup: A Study in Satire and Comedy. The Marx Brothers' 1933 film Duck Soup is widely regarded as their most quintessential comedy. Initially met with critical failure and box-office...

Discover the locations that brought laughter to British television. On the Buses: The Filming Locations is a comprehensive guide to over 200 filming locations used in the classic sitcom and its...

Delve into the world of The Mandalorian with this special collector's edition. This comprehensive guide to Season Two explores the making of the hit show, featuring behind-the-scenes insights and...

The Quatermass Experiment and Its Legacy: The Birth of BBC Science Fiction By Adrian Sherlock This revised edition explores the historical details, cultural impact, influences, and legacy of Nigel...

This collection of more than fifty monologues, short stories and poems showcases Sam Shepard's unique voice and perspective on life in America. Written in 1981, it reflects his interests in the...

A Widening Field: Journeys in Body and Imagination by Chris Crickmay and Miranda Tufnell is an inspirational handbook for working in the creative arts. It explores the importance of imagination,...

Discover the world of Spanish cinema with this comprehensive guide. From its history to critical analysis, this book provides essential information and examples for students and teachers alike...

Sonya Kelly's memoir is a poignant and humorous account of growing up with undiagnosed vision problems. At seven years old, she received her first pair of glasses, which marked a turning point in...

Citizen Kane by Laura Mulvey offers a fresh and original reading of Orson Welles's iconic film. Mulvey explores the richness of the movie, both thematically and stylistically, in relation to Welles's...

Beryl, the remarkable true story of cycling legend Beryl Burton, has been specially commissioned as an adaptation from Maxine Peake's acclaimed 2012 Radio 4 play. This inspiring biography celebrates...

Slavoj Žižek explores the films of Alfred Hitchcock in this new edition, featuring a brand-new essay. The author examines the films' narrative content and formal procedures to uncover hidden...

Shakespeare's plays are more than just words on a page - they're a window into the human experience. Andrew Hilton, director of acclaimed theatre company Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, offers a...

Lights Up: A Collection of 20 Ridiculous Scenes for Young Actors A compilation of short scenes perfect for enthusiastic young actors looking for fun and lively characters to play on stage. This...

Lost Highway: The Fist of Love by Scott Ryan A behind-the-scenes look at the making of David Lynch's 1997 cult classic, Lost Highway. This full-color book features revealing interviews with key cast...

The Broadway musical Chicago brought together a host of contrasting elements in 1975. American musical comedy, big-city newspaper glamour, and the mad decade of the 1920s were just a few of the...

George Brent: Hollywood's Elusive Leading Man Scott O'Brien sheds new light on the life of George Brent, Ireland's gift to Hollywood. A talented actor who captivated the silver screen with his...

The Art of Theatrical Sound Design: A Practical Guide by Victoria Deiorio explores the artistry behind sound design in theatre. This comprehensive guide delves into the psychology, physiology,...

George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead is a landmark horror film that has left an indelible mark on popular culture. First released in 1968, it redefined the genre and launched the modern zombie...

Physical Theatres: A Critical Reader provides a comprehensive exploration of physicality in theatre. By combining practical experience with historical and theoretical insights, this book examines the...

The Actor's Business Plan offers a practical guide for actors to achieve their dreams through a five-year life and career plan. This self-directed book provides essential knowledge on how the acting...

British Science Fiction Television: A National SurveyThis comprehensive study explores the popular British TV genre of science fiction, featuring in-depth analyses of shows such as "Doctor Who", "Red...

The official script for Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is now available. This book features every word and stage direction from the box-office smash movie, including deleted scenes and an exclusive...

Anatomy, Dance Technique and Injury Prevention by Justin Howse and Moira McCormack is an essential guide for dancers and dance professionals. This comprehensive resource focuses on preventing...

Portuguese Film, 1930-1960: The Staging of the New State Regime provides in-depth analysis of Portuguese feature films produced during the first three decades of the Estado Novo regime. These films...

Explore the fascinating world of Italian science fiction cinema. From critically acclaimed futuristic satires to cheapjack exploitation films featuring deadly extra-terrestrials, this genre may seem...

Brian Friel: A Complex Vision This collection of essays explores the work of Ireland's renowned playwright Brian Friel, whose plays have captivated audiences both in Ireland and internationally...

Teach creative dance to students of all ages with confidence and ease. This comprehensive guide provides a sequential curriculum, lesson plans, editable forms, and teacher strategies for dance...

Explore the magical world of Harry Potter through exclusive pen-and-ink illustrations in this large-format collectible book. From iconic scenes to treasured moments, over eighty striking images bring...

Understanding and writing effective scenes is a crucial aspect of screenwriting for film and television. This comprehensive guide takes you through the process of crafting better scenes, exploring...

John Ford's masterpiece The Searchers (1956) is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. This study provides a detailed commentary on its production history, drawing on previously...

Shoah: A Complete Text of the Acclaimed Holocaust Film by Claude Lanzmann is a groundbreaking oral history that presents the testimony of survivors, participants, witnesses, and scholars in vivid...

Marnie, a film that has cemented Hitchcock's reputation as a master of suspense and visual form, is re-examined in this stimulating introduction. Murray Pomerance provides fresh insights into the...

The Stanislavsky Technique: Russia - A Workbook for Actors by Mel Gordon provides an in-depth exploration of the actor training systems developed by Konstantin Stanislavsky and his disciples. This...

Understanding film is crucial for those involved in its creation and analysis. This introduction to modern film dramaturgy provides a solid foundation for making sense of films and their underlying...

Combined and Uneven Apocalypse: A Black Toned Portrait of Our Global OrderEvan Calder Williams explores the apocalyptic fantasies of our collapsing era, moving through films, political tendencies,...

The Terroir of Whiskey: A Distiller's Journey into the Flavor of Place By Rob Arnold, Columbia University Press, 2021, 351 pages, hardcover. In the world of whiskey, terroir is often overlooked in...

The Golden Age of Pantomime explores the world of English pantomime from 1806 to 1904. This collection of reviews and anecdotes, published in 'The Era' and other contemporary newspapers, sheds light...

Celebrate your love for Star Wars with this unique lifestyle book. Ashley Eckstein shares her passion for the galaxy far, far away, guiding you through fun and accessible activities, recipes,...

Walter 'Pops' Washington's life has become a complex web of relationships and responsibilities. His wife's passing has led to an influx of eccentric family members, who now occupy his spacious...

Donnie Darko (Cultographies) by Geoff King A study of the cult movie phenomenon that catapulted director Richard Kelly to Hollywood success. This book explores the film's journey from initial...

The Lives of Others: A Study of Film and History This study offers a fresh approach to the German film The Lives of Others (2006), known for its compelling representation of a Stasi surveillance...

The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum by Julian Preece This study explores the significance of Margarethe von Trotta and Volker Schlöndorff's 1975 film, The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, as a pivotal...

A Thousand Cuts explores the fascinating world of film collectors and dealers who preserved movies in the digital era. In the 1970s, these enthusiasts created their own screening rooms, spent...

The Shark Is Roaring: The Story of Jaws: The Revenge tells the story behind one of cinema's most infamous sequels. From script to screen, this book delves into the making of the film that killed off...

The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II by Christian Blauvelt is an engaging account of Hollywood's involvement in the Allied effort during World War II. During this time, the film industry...

Film Noir Fatal Women explores the key elements that define America's only homegrown film movement. This latest work from Alain Silver and James Ursini delves into the graphic and sensory core of the...

This anthology brings together a comprehensive selection of recent theoretical work on film, covering topics such as film's ideological operations, genres, and narrative structures. The contents are...

Godzilla FAQ: A comprehensive exploration of the King of the Monsters. Since his debut in 1954, Godzilla has become an international phenomenon, captivating audiences with his size and appeal. This...

Stand-up Comedy and Contemporary Feminisms: Sexism, Stereotypes and Structural Inequalities by Ellie Tomsett explores how the origins of stand-up comedy continue to impact current live comedy...

A Teacher's Guide to Musical Theatre provides a structured approach to teaching musical theatre to students of all abilities. This comprehensive guide helps teachers plan and deliver courses with...

Theatre as Sign System: A Semiotics of Text and Performance by Elaine Aston and George Savona provides an in-depth exploration of the relationship between drama texts and the theory and practice of...

Cinema and the Invention of Modern Life by Leo Charney and Vanessa R. Schwartz explores the relationship between film's emergence and modern culture. This collection of essays challenges traditional...

This book explores the applications of contemporary performance practices in various contexts, drawing on cognitive and affect theory. It examines the processes of creating work that is...

Black Female Playwrights: An Anthology of Plays Before 1950 by Kathy A. Perkins provides valuable insights into the literary and historical context of black drama in the United States during its...

Discover the visual secrets behind Quentin Tarantino's most iconic scenes and learn how to create tension and action in your own films. This book reveals the master director's techniques for crafting...

Death 24x a Second explores how new media technologies have transformed our relationship with film. Laura Mulvey argues that these changes allow viewers to control both image and story, shifting the...

Time is Luck: The Cinema of Michael Mann explores the director's work through the lens of transformations in labour practices, technologies of seeing, and strategies of dissent over two centuries...

The Best Murders Are British: Exploring the International Appeal of English Crime Dramas British crime drama has been a staple of television since its early days, captivating audiences with its...

To excel in comedy writing, you need to practice and perfect your technique. This is true for any field, from golf to music. Gene Perret and Linda Perret have compiled over 100 comedy writing...

Behind the Scenes of the Classic Western Film Tombstone The making of Tombstone is revealed in this unique behind-the-scenes account. Written by John Farkis, who was told the day-by-day story of the...

Alexandra Boylan's journey from homelessness to award-winning film producer is a testament to her determination and hard-won knowledge. In this compilation of true tales, she shares lessons learned...

The Scarlet Pimpernel, written by Baroness Orczy, is an enduring tale of heroism and deception. In this adaptation, the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel rescues those in danger while evading capture, his...

Julie Dawn Cole's memoir offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. With its unforgettable characters, music, and landscapes, this beloved film has endured as a...

A collection of six short plays that blend romance, science fiction, mystery, and surprise with a touch of the unknown. Each script can be staged royalty-free, allowing for flexibility in set design...

Collection Editions James Bond brings together every aspect of the world's most famous spy for the first time. This comprehensive collection covers Ian Fleming's wartime adventures, as well as the...

Explore the modern era of Doctor Who with this in-depth guide.This comprehensive companion covers every episode from series 7 to 11, as well as the 50th anniversary specials. Detailed analysis and...

Screen Distribution and the New King Kongs of the Online World explores the significant changes in global film and television distribution brought about by major new players such as Google/YouTube,...

An Attitude for Acting: How to Survive (and Thrive) as an ActorThis practical guide helps actors develop a positive mindset and overcome rejection and competition in the industry. By adopting a 'can...

Donald Bogle's updated and expanded 5th edition of Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks examines the relationship between African Americans and Hollywood. The film industry has undergone...

Michael Haneke's Caché (2005) is a film that has left audiences with more questions than answers. A series of sinister videos and drawings are sent to a television presenter, leading to a mystery...

Producing your own movie can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it's achievable. This book offers practical advice and insider tips from experienced producers to help you navigate the...

The Argument by William Boyd explores the complexities of human relationships and the arguments that ensue when we love those who hurt us. In nine taut scenes, Boyd examines our propensity to judge...

Fred Zinnemann: Films of Character and ConscienceA single-author survey of one of Hollywood's most honored directors, this book explores Zinnemann's career through personal interviews with the man...

The Curse of the Werewolf: A Study in Human Psychology Bourgault du Coudray explores the enduring figure of the werewolf, tracing its various transformations and interpretations across different...