268 results for 'Hitchcock, Fleur'

Violaine Lepage, a prominent Parisian editor at 44, awakens from a coma after an air accident. Her recovery is complicated by the publication of a mysterious novel, Les Fleurs de sucre, whose author...

Nothing but the Truth is a powerful play about the complex relationship between two brothers. It explores themes of sibling rivalry, exile, memory, and reconciliation, set against the backdrop of...

Understanding film has never been more accessible. This stimulating book introduces you to the world of cinema without jargon, providing a clear and insightful approach to film theory and its history...

New Vocabularies in Film Semiotics: A Comprehensive Lexicon for Film Theory. This influential book provides a detailed dictionary of semiotic concepts essential to film theory, covering linguistics,...

Lauren Ramsey's mantra as a teacher is to never let a child fall through the cracks. Yet, she overlooks her own daughter's needs at home. Meanwhile, 14-year-old Skye teeters on the edge of an abyss,...

The Mermaid's Purse is a collection of poems that explore themes of identity, place, and memory. Fleur Adcock's work weaves together fragments of experience, from personal reflections to observations...

Slavoj Žižek's "Looking Awry" offers a unique reading of Jacques Lacan's philosophical underpinnings, inverting traditional pedagogical strategies to explain the French theorician's work. Žižek...

The Macaroni: A Comedy. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in York. The second edition. This 18th-century comedy has been made available in print for the first time, thanks to digitization...

The cinema has long been considered one of the most important mass media forms. From its early beginnings in the Grand Café des Capucines of Paris over a century ago to the large Hollywood...

Ray Bradbury's crime fiction collection celebrates his 100th birthday with a new definitive edition featuring some of his finest and most lesser-known stories.This collection showcases Bradbury's...

Scotland's greatest export. Sir Sean Connery was a titanic figure on screen and off for over half a century. This comprehensive exploration delves into his life, examining not just his most famous...

Ivor Montagu was the son of a wealthy British aristocrat, whose privileged upbringing laid the foundation for his later life as a filmmaker and spy. At Cambridge University, he co-founded The Film...

The Shadows of Versailles is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of 17th Century Paris. When newborn children begin to disappear, Jacques de Montagnac, a spy for the police, is tasked...

The 39 Steps Abridged brings to life Patrick Barlow's Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of John Buchan's gripping whodunit. Originally filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, this condensed version...

D. A. Miller's Second Time Around explores how technology has transformed our relationship with film. With DVDs and streaming media, we can now relive cinematic experiences in unprecedented detail...

Horror and film noir are two genres that may seem worlds apart, but they share a rich history and thematic connections. This critical survey explores the influence of 1930s- and 1940s-era horror...

James Harvey's Movie Love in the Fifties offers a fresh perspective on the films, directors, and actors of a dynamic decade. By examining each movie moment by moment, scene by scene, Harvey reveals...

Jean-Luc Godard's writings offer a unique insight into his own creative process and intellectual curiosity. Spanning the period from 1950 to 1967, this collection of essays and interviews showcases...

The Paris Agent is an emotionally compelling novel inspired by real-life female WWII agents. Kelly Rimmer's story follows two women, Fleur and Chloe, who are called up by the SOE for deployment in...

Cinematic Thinking offers a unique perspective on postwar filmmaking by exploring the philosophical issues raised by some of the most significant films of the last fifty years. This collection of...

Perplexing Plots explores how crime fiction, plays, and films have made unconventional narrative mainstream. Since the nineteenth century, detective stories and suspense thrillers have allowed...

Vertigo: The Temptation of Identity by Andrea Cavalletti explores how philosophers have long associated vertigo with the nature of consciousness. For centuries, fear of falling has been seen as a...

Great Aunt Oleander has passed away, leaving behind a mysterious inheritance for her loved ones. Each of them receives a seed pod, which may hold the key to enlightenment or pose a deadly threat.The...

A collection of real bouquet notes from everyday life, showcasing the sincerity and humor in human interactions. These short messages, often tucked among flowers, tell stories of love, romance, and...

The Fisher family's lives are forever changed when their ship is wrecked near a tiny island in the vast ocean. A small pod of dolphins guides them to safety, and each child forms a special bond with...

Four mothers, each with their own secrets and struggles. Marnie is struggling to cope as a new mother, while Peyton longs for normal teenage life. Fleur appears perfect, but hides her true pain...

London is full of curiosities. Beneath the Albert Memorial lies an undercroft resembling a church crypt, while beneath Camden, catacombs stretch beneath the streets. A lighthouse stands in East...

Lawrence Block's Matthew Scudder stories have captivated readers worldwide with their unique blend of mystery and character-driven narrative. This collection brings together some of the most notable...

Jack Sommers has been given an impossible choice: live forever according to ancient magical rules, or die. He chose life, and in exchange, he became a Winter.The cycle of the Seasons is simple yet...

Abdallah's life takes an unexpected turn when he buys a magical carpet from an stranger. This chance encounter sets him on a thrilling adventure to find a beautiful princess, Fleur-dans-la-Nuit. His...

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...

Dario Argento: A Director of Excess Italian film director Dario Argento is renowned for his work in two distinct genres: crime thriller and supernatural horror. His films, inspired by lurid...

Rising Dust by Fleur McDonald is a gripping tale of rural suspense that delves into the darker corners of human nature. When a suspected sheep theft at a remote station in Western Australia sparks an...

The Supermarket of the Visible: A Novel Theory of Image and Economics In our world, we are constantly surrounded by images that saturate our visibility. From the first elevators and escalators to...

Cookie Love: Elevate Your Baking with Over 60 Recipes and Techniques. Take your cookie game to the next level with this comprehensive baking guide. Mindy Segal, award-winning pastry chef, shares her...

For They Know Not What They Do Enjoyment as a Political Factor by Slavoj Zizek explores the complex relationship between ideology and human desire. In this thought-provoking work, Žižek examines how...

At fourteen, life was a carefully constructed cage. In this haunting and introspective novel, Fleur Jaeggy recounts her experiences as a captive of a boarding school in post-war Switzerland. With the...

A treasure trove of Hollywood's Golden Age is revealed in this collection of rare notes, memos, and telegrams. Compiled by producer Rocky Lang and film historian Barbara Hall, the book features...

Film Moments: A Collection of Key Scenes in Film History and Theory. The cinema is built from moments - brief, temporary, and transitory scenes that combine to create the whole. Our memories of films...

Chris Marker's La Jetée is a 28-minute film consisting almost entirely of black-and-white still images. Since its release in 1964, it has had a lasting impact on generations of viewers and artists...

Kim Novak: A Star Born of Chance Kim Novak's life story is one of swift rise to fame and enduring mystery. From her early days as an art student in Los Angeles, Novak's path to stardom was shaped by...

Slavoj Žižek's passionate defence of Lacan reasserts the ethical urgency of psychoanalysis. Traditionally, psychoanalysis was expected to allow the patient to overcome the obstacles which prevented...

A rare collection of crime and suspense stories from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction is now available in book form. This anthology brings together three never-before-published mysteries by Edmund...

Unlock the Secrets of Perfect Macarons with Camila Hurst's Ultimate Guide. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this comprehensive resource will guide you through every step of...

A stunning gift book featuring 150 poems about wanderlust, freedom and escape written by women. This collection brings together an inclusive array of voices from modern and contemporary poets,...

Germaine Greer's Poems for Gardeners is a captivating collection of verse that explores the intersection of nature and human experience. Spanning classical antiquity to the twenty-first century, this...

Clark Ashton Smith's Complete Poetry and Translations of The Flowers of Evil and Others presents a unique opportunity to explore the work of this innovative poet and translator. In addition to his...

Literature is not innocent, according to Georges Bataille, who argued that only by acknowledging its complicity with the knowledge of evil can literature communicate fully and intensely. This 2012...

Strange Sight: An Essex Witch Museum Mystery by Syd Moore is a gripping mystery that delves into the world of the paranormal. At the La Fleur restaurant, bizarre occurrences have been reported,...

Zara Ellison receives an ominous text message from her mother, prompting her to leave her city life behind and return to their family farm. Two weeks later, Zara is unpacking boxes in her new home in...

Discover the versatility of salt in your cooking with this beautifully illustrated collection. From French fleur de sel to smoked salt, explore over 50 recipes that showcase the unique flavors and...

Ray Milland: A Half-Century in Film Ray Milland's film career spanned over five decades, from his early days as an actor to his later forays into directing. Born in 1907, Milland began working in the...

In Paris, 1934, Binh's life is a complex web of tastes, memories, and possibly lies. As the personal cook for Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, he has found solace in the famous apartment on the...

Jazz trombonist Chris Barber formed his first band in the late 1940s, but it was the band he led from 1954 that established records for success and longevity. This candid autobiography tells the...

An Outrageous Affair by Penny Vincenzi is a gripping novel that explores the complex and often destructive power of love. Set against the backdrop of wartime England, Hollywood glamour, and decades...

Fleur Jaeggy's latest collection, I Am the Brother of XX, is a testament to her unique storytelling ability. With a style that is both concise and powerful, she weaves together narratives that are...

John Oman: A Life of Reason and Sincerity This biography explores the life and thought of John Oman, a theologian-philosopher who challenged conventional Christian perspectives. Drawing on previously...

Kettlebell Training Fundamentals offers a comprehensive guide to safe and effective kettlebell training. Learn the four essential movements - swing, press, clean, and row - and discover how to use...

The Ballets of Maurice Ravel: Creation and Interpretation by Deborah Mawer explores the life and work of renowned composer Maurice Ravel. This in-depth study examines Ravel's ballets, including Ma...

Daphne du Maurier: A Life and Legacy This comprehensive companion to Daphne du Maurier's life and work brings together leading writers, critics, and academics in a celebration of her enduring novels,...

Fleur Jaeggy's long-awaited return is marked by an eerie maleficent calm, a brutal calm that seethes with quiet violence. Her writing is always psychologically clear-eyed and deeply moving, never...

Sasha Adams has a comfortable life, with a fulfilling career, loving family, and great friends. However, she lives at home with her aging mother, Fleur, which is not exactly the independent lifestyle...

Ronald Neame's autobiography takes its title from one of his most beloved films, The Horse's Mouth. In this informative and entertaining account, Neame shares stories about making that film, as well...

Fleur Jaeggy's essays are a masterclass in concise prose. In this collection, she explores the lives and works of three 19th-century writers: Thomas De Quincey, John Keats, and Marcel Schwob. Through...

Fleur Adcock's Poems 1960-2000 is a comprehensive retrospective of her work, showcasing the poet's unique voice and perspective. This collection brings together some of her most celebrated poems,...

Maureen O'Hara's autobiography offers an intimate look at her extraordinary life and career. With over seventy years in Hollywood, she became known as "the queen of Technicolor" for her fiery red...

Sybil Vandeleur's life was turned upside down when she was kidnapped and taken to the Kingdom of Shadowvale. Charged with treason against the crown, she is forced to navigate a treacherous world...

The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols by Nigel Pennick explores the sacred meanings behind ancient and enduring symbols. This in-depth study examines over 40 glyphs, including the...