1136 results for 'Martinez, Oscar'

A deeply textured and compelling biography of comedy giant Mel Brooks, covering his rags-to-riches life and triumphant career in television, films, and theater. Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy...

Sean Latham's "Am I a Snob?" explores the evolution of the literary snob through the works of five key authors: William Makepeace Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, and Dorothy...

Cultivating Victorian Liberal Culture and the Aesthetic explores the complex relationships between Victorian liberalism and aestheticism. David Wayne Thomas challenges prevailing views by examining...

A luxurious gift edition of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, presented with gold foil embossing and gilded page edges, is a beautiful tribute to this iconic novel. In this cautionary tale,...

Musical Theatre: A History is a comprehensive guide to the art form and its evolution over 25 centuries. With a unique blend of artistic appreciation and business insight, John Kenrick explores...

Chasing the Light: How I Fought My Way Into Hollywood is a gripping memoir by Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Oliver Stone. This powerful and evocative account takes readers on a journey...

The Picture of Dorian Gray / Le Portait de Dorian Gray is a story of desire and deception. This bilingual edition brings together Oscar Wilde's original English text with Albert Savini's official...

The bicycle has played a multifaceted role in literature and film, serving not only as a physical mode of transportation but also as a symbol for various themes and ideas. From its association with...

The Art of the Cut: Conversations with Film and TV Editors by Steve Hullfish. This second volume in the acclaimed series brings together wisdom from over 360 interviews with world-class editors,...

The Battle of Versailles: How American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History On November 28, 1973, an international fashion show at the Palace of Versailles marked a turning point in...

The Drumhorse in the Fountain & Other Tales of the Heroes and Rogues in the Guards by Christopher Joll and Anthony Weldon is a fascinating collection of stories about the officers and men who have...

The Faerie Vortex Book 5 is a mysterious Casebook that has left its authors in a state of profound agitation. Arthur Conan Doyle has discovered a fantastical story about a trip to the seaside town of...

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a dark and haunting tale of vanity, sin, and corruption. In this edition, the unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms...

Book eighteen in the Inspector Lestrade series offers a unique glimpse into Victorian and Edwardian society. For readers curious about what lies behind the fictional world of the novels, M.J. Trow...

Casey Edwards has demons to put right. She's been lost in booze and bad company since she had to give away her baby at 15. Now, she wants to find her child and make things right. In Soho, Casey meets...

The Times on Cinema by Brian Pendreigh explores the fascinating world of film criticism through the archives of one of Britain's most respected newspapers. From the Fatty Arbuckle scandal in the...

Donald Bogle's Hollywood Black explores the complex history of blacks in film from the silent era to the present day. This sweeping narrative reveals how the industry has evolved, often with black...

A spirited defence of the American bookstore has been made in this engaging history. Bookstores have played a central role in American cultural life, shaping readers and writers, influencing tastes,...

Insult and the Making of the Gay Self is a thought-provoking exploration of gay subjectivity by Didier Eribon. A leading voice in French gay studies, Eribon argues that gay male politics, social...

Grace Kelly was a woman whose life far surpassed her Hollywood fantasies. This biography presents a living, breathing portrait of an incredibly beautiful and talented star who became a real-life...

The Gay Metropolis: A Landmark History of Gay Life in America This landmark history of gay life in America offers a decade-by-decade account of the rise and acceptance of gay identity since the 1940s...

Victorian Negatives: Literary Culture and the Dark Side of Photography in the Nineteenth Century by Susan E. Cook explores how the photographic negative influenced Victorian debates about origins,...

Captain Hawklin and the Underwater Menace by Charles F. Millhouse is a thrilling golden age adventure story that combines action, suspense, and intrigue. In 1934, Captain Steven Hawklin, one of the...

Football and philosophy may seem like an unlikely pairing, but for journalist Oscar Oberg, they are two sides of the same coin. In this unique collection of 41 essays, he explores the spiritual side...

A comprehensive guide to New Zealand's most exceptional birdwatching sites. With 50 carefully selected locations across the North and South Islands, Rakiura/Stewart Island, and Rekohu/Chatham...

Epically Earnest is a romantic comedy-of-errors that explores the complexities of identity and family. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, this novel follows Jane Worthing as...

Hollywood and History: What the Movies Get Wrong from Ancient Greece to Vietnam by Jem Duducu explores how films about historical events often distort reality. From comedies like Monty Python and the...

A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde was written in 1893, a year when the playwright had already achieved significant success. This play is an attempt to combine elements of comedy and melodrama...

Gay Novels of Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth, 1881-1981 A Reader's Guide by Drewey Wayne Gunn provides an in-depth exploration of gay fiction in English-speaking countries. Spanning over a...

Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s explores the changing ways in which movie stars and their performances are perceived during the last decade. This collection examines how...

Lupe Velez: A Life and Career Revealed For decades, myths have surrounded the life and death of Lupe Velez, one of Hollywood's most fascinating stars. This biography sets the record straight, delving...

The Copywrights: Intellectual Property and the Literary Imagination by Paul K. Saint-Amour explores how writers have responded to intellectual property laws throughout history. This thought-provoking...

A deeply personal and often humorous memoir, A Pocketful of Happiness is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the highs and lows of life in Hollywood. Richard E. Grant shares his remarkable...

The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde is a collection of four comic mystery stories that will appeal to older kids. When Mr and Mrs Otis and their children move into Canterville...

The late Victorian Gothic tale was a heady brew of Decadence, The Yellow Book, and scandalous Oscar Wilde. This era saw the revival of the Gothic genre, with stories that explored the undead, evil...

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's iconic film scores and television music lies a remarkable personal story. Sally Stevens shares her journey from shy childhood to becoming a renowned singer, with a...

Dance First. Think Later. 618 Rules to Live By by Kathryn Petras and Ross Petras is a collection of life wisdom from unexpected speakers, doers, and thinkers.With over 56 million copies in print, the...

Eddie Redmayne: A Star Born to Shine In 2015, Eddie Redmayne's Oscar win for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything marked a triumphant moment in an acting career spanning over...

Gothic and Modernism: Essaying Dark Literary Modernity explores the significant presence of the Gothic tradition in modern literature. This collection of essays, introduced by John Paul Riquelme,...

Lady Gaga A to Z: A Celebration of a Pop Culture Icon Discover the trailblazing musician, fashion icon, Oscar-nominated actor and impassioned activist behind the scenes. This comprehensive guide...

Anthony Holden's life has been a rich tapestry of experiences, woven from threads of journalism, literature, and showbiz. From his early days as a Lancashire lad to his current status as a bohemian...

The Dead Assassin: A Paranormal Casebook by Vaughn Entwistle is a gripping tale that brings together two of Victorian England's greatest minds to solve bizarre and paranormal murders. In 1895, the...

Theatre and Performance Design: A Reader in Scenography brings together key writings from diverse fields to explore the visual composition of performance. Organised into five thematic sections, this...

Bodacious: The Shepherd Cat is a heartwarming memoir written from the perspective of Bodacious, a charming feline who calls Black Sheep Farm home. In this beautifully written tale, Bodacious shares...

David Lynch: Interviews offers a rare insight into the mind of one of cinema's most enigmatic directors. Edited by Richard A. Barney, this collection brings together a range of interviews that...

Junot Díaz and the Decolonial Imagination is a groundbreaking collection that explores the work of Dominican-American writer Junot Díaz. This interdisciplinary volume examines how Díaz's writing...

The Illusionist Brain: How Magicians Exploit Our Brains to Astonish and Amaze Us. How do magicians create their spectacular effects? By understanding how our brains process information, they can...

La guerra de Granada: Del asedio de Málaga al fin de la Reconquista, 1488-1492 by Francisco Martínez Canales In 1488, the armies of Castile and Aragon united under a single command to lay siege to...

Discover the fascinating stories behind your favorite films from the past 50 years. The Curious Movie Buff is a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes insights and amazing facts about the making of...

Hardcover, 354 pages, published May 2022. Working in film and television props is an art that can make or break a production. A well-chosen prop can become an iconic part of a movie's history, while...

Joaquin Phoenix: A Complex Actor's Journey This biography chronicles the life and career of one of Hollywood's most intriguing actors. From his early days as a child star to his Oscar-nominated...

Olivia de Havilland and the Golden Age of Hollywood by Ellis Amburn is a meticulously researched biography that delves into the life and career of one of Hollywood's most iconic actresses. The...

A Time to Grieve Follows A TIME TO BE by Rosemary Hillyard. Edward Oscar Croft's life is one of punctuality and control, but when he rushes to a court case, his world is turned upside down. After...

T.E. Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a vivid and epic account of his service in the Arab Revolt during the First World War. Despite his own feelings of shame and betrayal, Lawrence led the...

Phil Collins' candid and witty autobiography takes readers on a journey through his epic career, from his early days as a child actor to his rise as one of the most successful songwriters of the pop...

Tanya Harris checks into her luxurious Beverly Hills Hotel room, eager to focus on her screenplay and spend time with her family. However, she soon discovers that her temporary home is a haven of...

The Age of Insight: A Revolutionary Quest to Understand the Unconscious in Art, Mind, and Brain. In 1900, Vienna was at the forefront of cultural and intellectual innovation. Here, scientists,...

Studio Ghibli: A Cinematic Experience Like No Other The animations of Japan's Studio Ghibli are renowned for their imaginative and individual storytelling. With a history of producing highly...

A First Course in Continuum Mechanics by Oscar Gonzalez and Andrew M. Stuart provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental balance laws of continuum mechanics, covering both isothermal and...

Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream by Joshua Davis. In 2004, four Latino teenagers from an underfunded public high school in Phoenix,...

The Art of the American Musical: Conversations with the Creators By Jackson R. Bryer and Richard Allan Davison Rutgers University Press, 2005 This book brings together exclusive interviews with...

Oscar López Rivera's story is one of remarkable courage and sacrifice. A decorated Vietnam veteran and respected community activist, he was imprisoned for over 25 years without being accused of...

Lillie Langtry: A Life of Enchantment and Turmoil. Born on the remote island of Jersey in the English Channel, Lillie Langtry was a woman who captivated Victorian Britain and Gilded Age America with...

A comprehensive guide to English Literature for KS3 students, covering poetry, Shakespeare, drama and prose. This book provides a structured approach to essay writing skills, starting with analytical...

The Sound of Music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein is a timeless musical that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Featuring a collection of beloved songs, including "Climb Ev'ry...

A First-Class Life on a Third-Class Ticket: The Edwardian Memoirs of Ronald Gray, Artist and Traveller. Ronald Gray's life was marked by an insatiable curiosity and passion for art. Born in Chelsea...

Edith Head: The Fifty-Year Career of Hollywood's Greatest Costume Designer Discover the remarkable story of Edith Head, the legendary costume designer behind some of Hollywood's most iconic films...

A Re-Visioning of Love: Dark Feminine Rising by Ana Mozol explores the complex relationships between love, trauma, and sexuality in contemporary Western society. Through her personal journey and...

Reeva: A Painfully Honest Account by June Steenkamp. The story behind the tragic events of Valentine's Day 2013 is one that has captivated the world. This account, written by Reeva's mother, June...

Grayson Hall A Hard Act to Follow by R. J. Jamison is a biography that explores the life and career of a highly acclaimed New York Theatre actress, who was also a co-star in the 1960s-70s Gothic...

Death Beyond Disavowal: The Impossible Politics of Difference by Grace Kyungwon Hong explores how cultural production can serve as a powerful response to neoliberalism's erasures. Neoliberal...

Eduardo Martínez de Pisón presents a fascinating exploration of the world of Tintín, a planet created by Hergé that is both a work of art and a reflection of its time. The author's enthusiasm for the...

The lives of millions of indigenous inhabitants of the Andean highlands are seldom heard in Peruvian or Latin American literature. However, two runakuna, Gregorio Condori Mamani and Asunta Quispe...

Arise to Blessedness: A Journal Retreat with Eight Modern Saints Who Lived the Beatitudes by Jen Norton is a devotional guide that invites you to follow the example of eight modern saints who...

Being a Witch and Other Things I Didn't Ask For is a Young Adult time-slip novel about an emotionally wounded foster girl who runs away from her mundane life, only to discover she's a witch. After...

Believing a Man Can Fly: Memories of a Life in Special Effects and Film is the story of Colin Chilvers' remarkable journey from his childhood in England to achieving Hollywood success. In 1979, he...

Twain & Stanley Enter Paradise by Oscar Hijuelos is a richly woven novel inspired by the real-life friendship between Mark Twain and Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Over 37 years, these two towering...

A Room of His Own: A Literary-Cultural Study of Victorian Clubland by Barbara Black. In 19th-century London, gentlemen's clubs were a powerful institution, known as "clubland". These single-sex...

Murder in the Tuscan Hills by T A Williams is a gripping mystery that whisks you away to the picturesque Italian countryside. When a body is found outside a prestigious winery, the police initially...

The second volume of the remarkable diaries of Henry 'Chips' Channon takes us from the aftermath of the Munich agreement to the early years of the Second World War. This period of British history is...

The Penguin Book of the Prose Poem brings together some of the most innovative and influential writers in poetry, including Eileen Myles, Margaret Atwood, Charles Baudelaire, Oscar Wilde, and...

Drafts from Master Poets: A Collection of Early Manuscripts and Reflections. Explore the creative process behind some of poetry's most beloved works. This unique collection brings together early...

A chilling selection of original and classic short stories is presented in this deluxe edition. The collection features a mix of intrigue that has captivated readers for generations, with...

Behind the scenes of one of the world's largest airlines lies a remarkable story of transformation and teamwork. When Oscar Munoz took the helm in 2015, United Airlines was facing a crisis of culture...

Dewey "Mac" Mackenzie is no ordinary chuckwagon cook. He's a marked man on the run, working cattle drives to stay one step ahead of his enemies. When he drifts into Harcourt City, Montana, Mac just...

Discover how mathematics can help you achieve happiness and fulfillment in your life. Oscar Fernandez shows that math provides powerful insights into health, wealth, and love, using only...

Oscar Wilde's plays are renowned for their witty dialogue and insightful commentary on the social conventions of his time. This collection of his essential works showcases his unique blend of humor...

The Fin de Siècle: A Reader in Cultural History, 1880-1900 This anthology explores the cultural and intellectual landscape of the late 19th century, a period marked by great change and upheaval. From...

Vernon Lee: A Critical Reappraisal This book offers the first comprehensive exploration of Vernon Lee's fiction, a writer whose work was highly regarded in her time but fell out of favour in the 20th...

Character, Writing, and Reputation in Victorian Law and Literature explores how literary characterisation influenced legal developments in 19th-century England. By examining novels, periodical...

Four leading writers explore the imaginative process in this collection of essays. Michael Longley reflects on his years as an arts administrator in Northern Ireland, finding ways to maintain...

La cosa perdida es una historia humorística sobre un chico que descubre una criatura de aspecto extraño mientras recoge tapones de botellas en la playa. La criatura parece estar perdida y el niño...

Japanese animation has become a global multimedia industry worth over $23.6 billion annually, linked to various forms of entertainment and culture. This comprehensive guide by Jonathan Clements...

Tarell Alvin McCraney: A Scholarly Exploration of His Work This collection of essays and commentaries offers a comprehensive examination of Tarell Alvin McCraney's theatrical imagination, writerly...

Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah is a powerful and moving novel about a young Native American man's journey to find strength in his familial identity.The story follows Ever Geimausaddle,...

Fashion Criticism: An Anthology brings together two centuries of previously uncollected articles and writings to explore the history of fashion criticism in the English language. From avant-garde...

Aubrey Beardsley: A Biography by Matthew Sturgis Pallas Athene, 2011, Paperback, 404 pages. This biography explores the life and career of Aubrey Beardsley, a key figure in modern art. Born at just...

Bank Barn Birdseye - Masterpiece Series by Oscar Riera Ojeda is a comprehensive guide to designing and building a zero-energy home. The book explores the concept of Bank Barn, a residence inspired by...

Elena Martínez, una exdetective privada, se siente consumida por un sentido de culpabilidad que no puede dejar de perseguirla. Un caso que investigó hace varios años sigue sin resolver y ella sabe...

Tunisia is a comprehensive travel guidebook to this North African country, written by long-term resident and experienced travel writer Oscar Scafidi. The book provides up-to-date information on the...