Performing Arts

Barbara Stanwyck's remarkable career spanned sixty years, from the 1920s to the 1990s. This biography examines her performances in major films across various genres, highlighting key scenes and...

Fair Play by Ella Road is a gripping exploration of the underside of women's athletics. When Ann joins Sophie's running club, she's drawn into a world of regimented training and pure focus.The two...

Martin Scorsese Interviews offers an intimate look at the life and work of one of cinema's most influential directors. Spanning over two decades, these conversations cover some of Scorsese's most...

Star Wars: The Complete Galactic Timeline is an exhaustive reference guide that chronicles the entire history of the Star Wars universe. Spanning thousands of years, this comprehensive timeline...

First published in 1989, this book is a reflection on Peter Brook's theatrical career, spanning four decades. From his early work at Stratford and the West End to his groundbreaking production of...

Experimental Film and Photochemical Practices by Kim Knowles This book assesses the contemporary status of photochemical film practice in the face of technological transition. It argues that material...

Cult TV Heroines: Angels, Aliens and AmazonsThis book explores the enduring phenomenon of cult TV heroines, examining their psychological dimension through Carl Jung's concepts of the transcendent...

Theatre and War by Natalie Alvarez explores the intricate relationship between theatre and war, moving beyond performances that explicitly depict conflict to examine how these two concepts intersect...

Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard is a film noir that also serves as a scathing critique of the Hollywood dream factory. The movie tells the story of those who were both created and destroyed by this...

The Théâtre du Grand-Guignol in Paris was renowned for its shocking displays of horror, earning it the nickname 'Theatre of Horror'. This reputation was so intense that a doctor was employed to treat...

Columbo Under Glass: A Critical Analysis of the Cases, Clues and Character of the Good Lieutenant by Sheldon Catz. This in-depth analysis explores every aspect of the iconic detective series, from...

Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century is a comprehensive guide to the latest rigging systems and safety practices in the entertainment industry. Over the past decade, the use of motorized...

This collection of interviews with screenwriters from the 1970s and 1980s offers a unique insight into the craft and profession of screenwriting. Patrick McGilligan's series continues with Backstory...

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes offers a unique insight into the iconic detective's character. Maureen Whittaker draws on her biography to reveal the complexities and emotions behind the famous...

Overtones and Undertones: A New Approach to Film Music. Film music has been an integral part of the cinematic experience since silent films, yet its presence is often overlooked by viewers. In this...

The Unruly Woman: Gender and the Genres of Laughter By Kathleen Rowe University of Texas Press, 1995 This groundbreaking work explores how women use humor and excess to challenge patriarchal norms...

Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking film 2001: A Space Odyssey has left an indelible mark on modern cinema. Initially met with criticism from critics, it eventually won over the public and solidified...

A century of horror films in all their glory is revealed in this behind-the-scenes look at the genre. From its early days to the present, Reel Terror explores the highs and lows of classic horror...

Q's Guide to the Continuum by Michael Jan Friedman and Robert Greenberger is a comprehensive guide to the Q, an enigmatic and powerful entity that has been present since the dawn of time. This unique...

Akira Kurosawa: A Viewer's Guide provides a comprehensive examination of the artist's entire cinematic endeavors. From early films such as Sanshiro Sugata and No Regrets for Our Youth to...

Oxford Playhouse: A History of High and Low Drama in a University CityThis comprehensive account celebrates 70 years of the Oxford Playhouse, from its humble beginnings as a venue for productions...

Continuing from where the first volume left off, Classic Monsters Unmade: The Lost Films of Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, and Other Monsters (Volume 2: 1956-2000) explores the unseen horrors from...

The Politics of Performance: Radical Theatre as Cultural Intervention by Baz Kershaw explores the social and political purposes of performance through an investigation into post-war alternative and...

Heavenly Bodies: Film Stars and Society is a thought-provoking study of movie stars and stardom. First published in 1986, this book has been updated with a new introduction by the author, reflecting...

Stella Adler's insights into America's most revered playwrights bring to life the giants of twentieth-century theater. Brilliantly edited by Barry Paris, this companion to her book on European...

Jane Russell: A Hollywood Legend Reimagined By 1950, Jane Russell's career should have been all but forgotten. Instead, she carved out a lasting place in Hollywood, defying expectations and becoming...

The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide to TV Series Development by Kelly Edwards Insight into the world of television development comes from an unexpected source - those who hold the power to shape it...

Acting and Living in Discovery: A Workbook for the Actor provides essential guidance for developing and honing the actor's craft. Based on Carol Rosenfeld's experience as a Master teacher, this...

The Dancer's Way: A Guide to Mind, Body, and Nutrition for Dancers. Aspiring dancers face increasing demands in today's dance scene, with choreography pushing performers to extreme limits. To achieve...

Rudolph Valentino: A Life in Photographs This newly expanded and revised edition brings together a treasure trove of rare photographs to tell the story of Rudolph Valentino's life. Author Donna Hill...

Learn the art of screenwriting with David Howard's comprehensive guide to building a great screenplay. Drawing on decades of experience as a USC screenwriting teacher, Howard offers practical advice...

Farber on Film: The Complete Film Writings of Manny FarberA comprehensive collection of film critic Manny Farber's most notable writings, showcasing his unique perspective on classic movies and the...

This comprehensive guide to filmmaking offers practical advice and insider knowledge for making a feature film on a tight budget. With years of experience in the industry, the author shares hard-won...

Grindhouse Purgatory - Issue 10 is a celebration of movies, wrestling, and other eclectic interests. In this latest installment, Pete Chiarella's unique voice shines through as he bids farewell to...

You're Nicked: Investigating British Television Police SeriesThis comprehensive study explores how British television's most popular genre has developed over six decades, from 1955 to the present...

Stephen Lowenstein's latest book is a sequel to his critically acclaimed My First Movie. This time, he talks to ten celebrated directors about their debut films, exploring how they brought their...

Show your friends and loved ones how fabulous they are with this unique gift book inspired by Queer Eye. Fill in the prompts to create a personalized message that's full of charming, memorable, and...

They Live: A Novel Approach to Cinema by Jonathan Lethem A fresh perspective on a 1988 sci-fi classic, exploring its paranoid satire and context within cinema history. Jonathan Lethem's in-depth...

Lost (and Found) in Space 2: Blast Off Into the Expanded Edition is a revised and expanded pictorial memoir by Angela Cartwright and Bill Mumy, featuring over 925 photos from the Irwin Allen archives...

Captain Amazing is a poignant one-man show about a man struggling to balance his family responsibilities with his secret life as a superhero. Alistair McDowall's play explores how parents strive to...

Dyeing for Entertainment: A Guide to Theatrical Painting and Dyeing Techniques. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of methods used in theatrical painting and dyeing, including traditional...

Experience the complete Star Wars universe in this second volume of the Best Of Star Wars Insider series. Featuring content from the official Star Wars Insider magazine, this collection brings...

Small Acts of Repair: Performance, Ecology and Goat Island is a critical examination of the work of Goat Island, one of the world's leading contemporary performance ensembles. This book documents and...

Rudolf Arnheim's Film as Art is a seminal work of film theory that remains essential reading for anyone serious about cinema. First published in 1957, this compact book offers incisive analysis of...

A Study of Modern Television: Thinking Inside the Box by Andrew Crisell provides a comprehensive analysis of television's complex character. From its historical development to its impact on culture...

The Technique of Film Editing offers a comprehensive guide to the editor's craft. Karel Reisz and Gavin Millar introduce readers to every aspect of film editing, covering its history, style, and...

The Sound of Cinema: A History of Hollywood Film Music from the Silents to the Present By Sean Wilson, published by McFarland in 2022. This book explores the art form of film music, tracing its...

Lionel Tertis's autobiography offers a unique insight into the life and experiences of a renowned string player. The book includes chapters on the beauty of tone in string playing, as well as the...

The Emergence of Cinematic Time Modernity, Contingency, the Archive by Mary Ann Doane At the turn of the nineteenth century, the cinema emerged as an unprecedented means of capturing time. This...

Edexcel A2 Drama and Theatre Studies is a comprehensive student's guide to help you succeed in your studies. Written by experienced authors John Davey and Carolyn Carnaghan, this practical and...

The Abbott & Costello Story is a fond tribute to one of America's most beloved comedy teams. Carefully researched with interviews from those close to the duo, this book offers a captivating portrait...

Independent cinema has long been a subject of debate. D.K. Holm explores this concept in depth, examining how it differs from other film categories and tracing its evolution over time. Holm delves...

Bold! Daring! Shocking! True! A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959 by Eric Schaefer is a meticulously researched study that explores the pioneering form of "trash film" that emerged in the...

Behind the scenes of one of horror's most iconic franchises comes an inside look at its creation. It All Began with a Scream brings together 30 interviews from cast and crew members to reveal the...

Master Class is a theatrical tour de force that dramatizes the life and art of legendary opera diva Maria Callas. This 1996 Tony Award-winning play presents Callas as she puts aspiring young singers...

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre by James Rose A detailed analysis of the 1974 horror film that has left an indelible mark on popular culture. This study delves into the making of the film, its notorious...

Crazy Old Ladies: The Story of Hag Horror by Caroline Young explores the fascinating and often disturbing history of the 'Hag Horror' genre in film. This subgenre emerged from classic Hollywood,...

Juno: The Shooting Script by Cody and Ivan Reitman is a witty and engaging story about a confident teenage girl navigating her way through an emotional nine-month journey into adulthood. With a...

Deluxe Poster Book: 12 Enchanted Designs to Display Add a touch of whimsy to your home with this officially licensed poster set featuring iconic characters and quotable lines from a beloved film...

The use of anthropomorphism in animation has become a ubiquitous feature of modern film. This dissertation explores why animals are used as protagonists in animated films, tracing the origins and...

The Colossal P.T. Barnum Reader Nothing Else Like it in the Universe by Phineas Taylor Barnum This comprehensive collection offers a new and complete portrait of American showman P.T. Barnum,...

This book offers an in-depth look at the world of stand-up comedy, exploring its evolution and the elements that go into creating it. With a focus on the US scene and its comedians, as well as the...

In Johannesburg's sweltering summer heat, two teenagers collide in a chance encounter that will change them forever. Thandi and Yolandi, from different worlds, form an unlikely alliance over a shared...

Torture Porn in the Wake of 9/11 explores the horror movie genre that emerged in response to the War on Terror. Aaron Kerner challenges common interpretations, arguing that "torture porn" is part of...

John Sayles: A Director's Visionary Film Career This book provides an in-depth analysis of John Sayles' career as a director, exploring his films from Return of the Secaucus 7 to Sunshine State...

An Actor Adrift is the remarkable account of Japanese actor director Yoshi Oida's journey with Peter Brook's international theatre company. Since joining in 1968, Oida has become a leading member and...

Action Theater: The Improvisation of Presence by Ruth ZaporahThis book presents a 20-day training program developed by Ruth Zaporah, exploring the life-reflecting process of improvisation. Through...

The Film Director's Bag of Tricks: How to Get What You Want from Writers and ActorsGet the performances you need with this practical guide, packed with useful tips and techniques for working with...

Atomic Age Cinema: A fresh evaluation of the pivotal decade for horror, sci-fi and fantasy. Barry Atkinson delves into the cinematic world dominated by the atomic bomb, presenting a buffet of...

The Theatre of Caryl Churchill offers a comprehensive guide to the work of one of Britain's most innovative playwrights. Drawing on hundreds of archival sources from the US and UK, this book provides...

Sue Vice explores the complex issues surrounding the representation of the Holocaust through film, focusing on Claude Lanzmann's central role in 'Shoah'. This thought-provoking study examines the...

Sunset Boulevard is a landmark film that embodies Hollywood's vision of itself. Written by Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett, with D. M. Marshman Jr., this screenplay offers a pungent critique of the...

The Phantom Empire by Geoffrey O'Brien explores the profound impact of film on our collective consciousness. For nearly a century, we've been immersed in the world of cinema, and as a result, our...

Brian De Palma's Cinematic Education of the Senses is a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between philosophy and film studies. This book examines the logic governing the work of a major...

Darwin Reid Payne's Scenographic Imagination is a comprehensive guide to the principles and philosophies that shape the visual elements of theatre. This revised edition explores the role of...

Snowpiercer: The Art and Making of the Film is an official companion to Bong Joon Ho's acclaimed English-language debut film. Set in a dystopian future, the movie follows a train that travels around...

Chávez: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is an electrifying documentary that chronicles the seven-month run-up to the attempted overthrow of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in April 2002. The...

A new Star Wars Insider collection brings together revealing features and interviews with the denizens of the Star Wars underworld. From comic books to videogames, this title profiles deadly Bounty...

Get Cast: A Simple Strategy for Actors to Move Their Careers Forward. In today's competitive acting industry, traditional advice often feels outdated. Building a strong headshot and reel, expanding...

Andrea McLean's autobiography offers a candid and often surprising look at her life, from her early days as a GMTV weathergirl to her experiences as a television presenter. With unflinching honesty,...

The Films of Jesus Franco, 1953-1966 by Francesco Cesari and Roberto Curti is a comprehensive study of the life and career of Spanish director Jesus Franco. Spanning over three decades, Franco's...

The History of Italian Cinema: A Guide to Italian Film from Its Origins to the Twenty-first CenturyThis comprehensive guide to Italian film covers over 1,500 films, tracing the history of filmmaking...

Harmony Korine: Interviews offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of America's most prominent filmmakers. This collection brings together rare interviews from over two decades,...

This comprehensive reference guide to Foyle's War covers all 28 episodes of the popular TV series, presented in date order. The book includes complete cast listings, numerous photographs, and a...

A collection of selected reviews from one of Britain's most renowned theatre critics, Michael Billington. Spanning three decades, this book offers an authoritative insight into British theatre from...

The Florida Project by J. J. Murphy is an in-depth analysis of Sean Baker's critically acclaimed film. Drawing on production documents, screenplay versions, and interviews with key crew members,...

Documentary: A History of the Non-fiction Film by Erik Barnouw. First published in 1993, this comprehensive work explores the history of documentary films from their inception to the present day. Now...

Discover 100 key European horror films from the 1920s to the present day. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of horror subgenres, including Italian 'giallo' thrillers, psychological...

The Ren & Stimpy Show's Psychotic Saga Revealed In the 1990s animation boom, a groundbreaking show emerged that transformed the art form. This extensively detailed history explores the creation and...

The Acoustic Mirror: A Groundbreaking Study of Female Subjectivity in Psychoanalysis and Cinema. This influential work explores the intersection of feminism, film theory, and psychoanalysis to reveal...

James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze explores the enduring influence of Ian Fleming's iconic character on popular culture. From 1962 to 1969, a wave of spy films and television shows swept the...

Eastern Heroes Bruce Lee Fist of Fury Vol 2 is a unique collection of thoughts and memorabilia from fans who were inspired by the iconic film. This second volume features an introduction by Michael...

Candice Bergen's memoir Knock Wood offers an engaging and witty account of her early life as the celebrity offspring of Edgar Bergen. Born into the world of 1950s Hollywood, Bergen recounts the...

For film buffs and literature lovers, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 52 cinema classics and the literary works that served as their inspiration. This book offers an endlessly...

Cape by Inua Ellams is a powerful play that explores the boundaries between self-defense and taking the law into one's own hands. When someone mugs his mother, a young man takes action to protect...

Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau is a comprehensive guide to 16th-century dances and music. This detailed work provides instructions for various dance styles, including galliards, pavans, branles, and...

Chrissy promises her sister Claire that after four cans of lager she will go to the dry house to get sober. This promise marks a turning point in their relationship, as they navigate the complexities...

Star Wars: The Saga Begins is a new collection of content from the Star Wars Insider magazine. This book brings together previously published articles and features to provide an in-depth look at the...

Theology of Horror: Uncovering Hidden Depths in Popular Films Ryan G. Duns invites readers to explore the implicit theological and philosophical themes within popular horror films, revealing...

The 1990s Christmas Festive Cinema of The 1990s is a comprehensive exploration of the decade's most prominent festive films. Thomas A. Christie delves into the world of Christmas cinema, examining...