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Seduction: Sex, Lies, and Stardom in Howard Hughes's Hollywood

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Report copyright infringementby Karina Longworth (Author)In this riveting popular history, the creator of You Must Remember This probes the inner workings of Hollywood's glamorous golden age through the stories of some of the dozens of actresses pursued by Howard Hughes, to reveal how the millionaire mogul's obsessions with sex, power and publicity trapped, abused, or benefitted women who dreamt of screen stardom.In recent months, the media has reported on scores of entertainment figures who ...

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Report copyright infringementby P. T. Barnum (Author)Originally published in the United States in 1855, P.T. Barnum recounts "the true history" of his adventures and the many enterprises in which he had engaged. A fascinating and-to say the least-colorful man, Barnum regales us with a storied chronicle of his checkered career, where he had been everything from farmer's boy to small town merchant to bank president and, ultimately, a master showman. He had frequented jails and palaces, known po...

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Report copyright infringementby Diane Carson (Editor)Nominated for both an Academy Award for scriptwriting and a National Book Award, John Sayles has written screenplays, teleplays, short stories, and novels and has worked as a script doctor for a virtual who's who of Hollywood film and television talent. He has acted in films and on stage and even directed a music video for Bruce Springsteen. In making movies, Sayles has handled subjects as diverse as seventies activists in The Return of the...

Russian Ballet Master: The Memoirs of Marius Petipa

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Report copyright infringementby Marius Petipa (Author), Lillian Moore (Editor), Helen Whitaker (Translator)These highly entertaining memoirs of Marius Petipa, the great Franco-Russian choreogapher had never before been translated into English before their first publication in 1958. As virtual dictator of the Russian ballet in the second half of the 19th century, Petipa moulded its course for many years and may have been said to have created the style of classical dancing still known as Russia...

Lupe Velez: The Life and Career of Hollywood's

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Report copyright infringementby Michelle Vogel (Author) Here is the first extensive, full-length biography and career record on the life and work of Mexican whirlwind Lupe Velez (1908-1944). Over the years many crude myths have surfaced about Velez, the most notorious that she "died with her head in the toilet." This biography not only studies Lupe's personal life and career--including her tempestuous marriage to Johnny Weissmuller--but also examines her death in detail. It has been almost se...

In the Shadow of the Sign - My Life in Pictures

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Report copyright infringementby Renee Patin Farrington (Author)In the Shadow of the Sign by Renée Patin FarringtonLavishly illustrated with almost 1000 photos, many seen for the first time, including vintage images dating from the twenties and exclusive photographs from the Walt Disney archives.The Hollywood Sign is a beacon to all who seek the glitz and glamour of the tinseled town it shines down upon. To little Renée Patin--nicknamed Potsy--growing up in Burbank on the "wrong" side of the m...

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Report copyright infringementby Sal Richards (Author)Behind the Laughter, Hidden Tears is the true story of entertainer, comedian and actor Sal Richards, a behind the scenes look that reveals the many obstacles he faced while trying to make it in the business for over fifty years. From dealing with the mob, to the death of his son at age 21, from his big Broadway show closing early because of a terrible snowstorm, to the good and bad times with well known celebrities, it's all here. So strap ...

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Report copyright infringementby Mathew Klickstein (Editor)After nearly fifty years of disrupting media, gleefully Rabelaisian uberindie filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman (b. 1945) has been maligned, mocked, and--worst of all--ignored throughout the general course of his wildly eclectic and impactful filmography. As the equally huckster-ish and self-denigrating cofounder and president of Troma Entertainment--responsible for the likes of such schlocky "midnight movie" fare as The Toxic Avenger, Sgt. Kabu...

Making Time in Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon: Art, History, and Empire

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Report copyright infringementby Maria Pramaggiore (Author)Considered by critics to be Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, Barry Lyndon has suffered from scholarly and popular neglect. Maria Pramaggiore argues that one key reason that this film remains unappreciated, even by Kubrick aficionados, is that its transnational and intermedial contexts have not been fully explored. Taking a novel approach, she looks at the film from a transnational perspective -- as a foreign production shot in Ireland an...

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara W. Grossman (Author)Fanny Brice (1891-1951) was a truly popular entertainer, with a career that spanned four decades. She was a hit in almost every branch of American show business--burlesque and vaudeville, drama and musical revues (including nine Ziegfeld Follies), film and radio. She is most often remembered for her characterization of the radio brat Baby Snooks, yet Snooks was not Brice's best role. A brilliant comic, Fanny Brice had a significant i...

Frankenstein Lives: The Legacy of the World's Most Famous Monster

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Ruditis (Author)It's alive! ...Again! Frankenstein Lives brings to life the enduring legacy of Mary Shelley's Creature in thrilling images and captivating commentary. Beginning with the story of Mary Shelley's conception of the novel on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva, Frankenstein Lives traces the Creature's transformation from a nameless literary monster to an international sensation, appearing in films, television shows, and commercial merch...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark L. Mathews (Author)Death Before Achievement audio zine project is a multimedia collection of non-fiction spoken word and visual accompaniments that explores themes of death, struggle, addiction, mental health. Facebook: Mark Lyndell Mathews Instagram: @flush4life Direct MESSAGE me on Facebook and Instagram for audio zine digital experience. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.19 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: July 03, 202...

Ann Sheridan: The Life and Career of Hollywood's Oomph Girl

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Report copyright infringementby Michael D. Rinella (Author) Ann Sheridan was much more than just Hollywood's glamorous and sexy "Oomph Girl." She was also a versatile actress who beguiled movie audiences with her vibrant personality and no-nonsense acting style opposite some of the biggest stars of the time like James Cagney, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, and Errol Flynn. She excelled in multiple genres, including drama, comedy, and musical, with ease and individual style. Several...

Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly: A Memoir - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Dana Tai Soon Burgess (Author)Renowned Korean American modern-dance choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess shares his deeply personal hyphenated world and how his multifaceted background drives his prolific art-making in Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly. The memoir traces how his choreographic aesthetic, based on the fluency of dance and the visual arts, was informed by his early years in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This insightful journey delves into an artist's pr...

Ready for My Close-Up: The Making of Sunset Boulevard and the Dark Side of the Hollywood Dream

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Report copyright infringementby David M. Lubin (Author)For readers of Sam Wasson and Glenn Frankel, a cultural history about the making and lasting significance of Sunset Boulevard, whose piercing--and in many ways, prophetic--critiques of fame continue to resonate today. Great films are born of great collaborations, and Sunset Boulevard represents one of the most extraordinary confluences of cinematic talent in film history--but its production was surprisingly fraught, filled with unexpecte...

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)Chant Beetlejuice . . . Beetlejuice . . . Beetlejuice to let the ghost with the most guide you through your tarot readings with this must-have tarot journal. Record your mystical tarot practice with this one-of-a-kind tarot journal featuring artwork inspired by Tim Burton's iconic film Beetlejuice(TM). Each page is designed for one tarot reading and provides space to record your query, the cards selected, and interpretations, as well as...

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)Join the hunt for answers to your tarot readings with this must-have Supernatural(TM)-inspired tarot journal. Record your mystical tarot practice with this one-of-a-kind tarot journal featuring artwork inspired by the hit television series Supernatural(TM). Each page is designed for one tarot reading and provides space to record your query, the cards selected, and interpretations, as well as space to draw your spread. 5.25 x 8.25 INCH S...

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Report copyright infringementby Donald Spoto (Author)Relying on over 150 interviews as well as Marilyn's letters and diaries, this work by best-selling biographer Spoto casts new light on every aspect of the actress's tempestuous life.Author BiographyDonald Spoto is the author of Blue Angel: The Life of Marlene Dietrich, Rebel: The Life and Legend of James Dean, The Dark Side of Genius: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock, Diana: The Last Year, The Hidden Jesus: A New Life, and Jacqueline Bouvier Ke...

Rebel: The Life and Legend of James Dean

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Report copyright infringementby Donald Spoto (Author)Based on meticulous research and new interviews with dozens of family members, friends, lovers, directors, and costars, Rebel offers a revelatory look at actor and film icon James Dean (1931-1955). From the dusty roads of rural Indiana to Manhattan's gay culture, from Broadway to Burbank, here is Dean's troubled life: the tragic death of his mother when he was nine; his tumultous relationship with his father; his rise to stardom in New York...

Secret Stories of Mickey Mouse: Untold Tales of Walt's Mouse

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Korkis (Author)Mickey Mouse! This Is Your Life...In this one-of-a-kind "biography," Disney historian Jim Korkis chronicles the animated life of Mickey Mouse, from his birth on a train to proud parents Walt and Lillian Disney, to his upcoming 90th birthday bash. It's the full and complete story of Disney's forever-young mouse.Most Disney fans nowadays experience Mickey as a costumed character in the theme parks. He has no TV show, no franchise of feature fil...

Tokyo Cinegraphix 1: 100 Horror & Exploitation Film Posters From Japan

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Report copyright infringementby Kagami Jigoku Kobayashi (Author)Film poster art and design from Japan is renowned as being among the most striking and dynamic in the world, with kanji logograms adding an extra dimension of graphic integration for the Western eye. TOKYO CINEGRAPHIX is a book series which aims to represent some of the very best film posters created in Japan, both for indigenous films and also for foreign imports. Each volume includes 100 full-colour, full-page reproductions.TOK...

Educational Institutions in Horror Film: A History of Mad Professors, Student Bodies, and Final Exams

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Report copyright infringementby A. Grunzke (Author)An exploration of how educational institutions have been portrayed in horror film, this book examines the way that scary movies have dealt with the issue of school violence, focusing on movies set in high schools, colleges, and summer camps.Author BiographyAndrew Grunzke received his PhD in Foundations of Education from the University of Florida, USA. He is Assistant Professor of Education at Mercer University, USA. Number of Pag...

Harry Potter: Ravenclaw Wax Sticker Seals (Set of 50)

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)Seal letters, decorate packages, and personalize your stationery with this Ravenclaw(TM) Wax Sticker Seal Set inspired by the beloved Harry Potter(TM) films. Show your house pride and decorate your letters and projects with these puffy wax stickers featuring the iconic blue Ravenclaw (TM) House Crest. 50 HASSLE-FREE SEALS: These stickers give the illusion of an authentic wax seal without the effort of heating and stamping the wax yourse...

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Report copyright infringementby Jen Francis (Author), Cheryl Robson (Editor)Part of our new series of accessible introductory guides to significant contemporary filmmakers, this guide is a must for film fans and students of contemporary cinema alike. An introductory chapter highlights thematic and visual devices, followed by an exploration of British director Steve McQueen's work, from his short films and video art through his critically acclaimed feature films, including his masterpiece, the...

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Report copyright infringementby Katy Naylor (Editor), Neil Willcox (Editor), Joesphine Machon (Foreword by)What exactly is interactive arts? Why is it one of the most exciting movements uniting performance, literature and gaming? This series of conversations and essays from creators in the field will help you to find out.Including essays and interviews from old hands and new voices exploring interactive literatures, games & play and experimenters and the space between, this collection wil...

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Report copyright infringementby Matt Murray (Author)The Smurfs are back! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the art that went into the making of the new movie, releasing July 2025! Journey into the world of Smurfs with fresh takes on well-known characters such as Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Grouchy Smurf, Gargamel, and Azrael, as well as a few brand-new faces. Visit some familiar locations--such as Smurf Village, Smurfberry Glade, and Gargamel's Evil Workshop, and take a tour of some new places as we...

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Marker (Author), Jackson B. Smith (Translator)The first English translation of Chris Marker's early writings on film, religion, philosophy, politics, and art. Before making his first films in the 1950s, Chris Marker was a regular contributor to the Paris-based magazine Esprit from 1946 to 1952. Unbound by genre or form, Marker's pieces range from short stories, essays, poems, and reviews to fabricated reportage and invented news affairs, all gemmed with t...

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Cahill (Author), Ana Fedina (Illustrator)Roll the dice with this never-before-seen collection of the most iconic weapons from the Vox Machina, Mighty Nein, and EXU Calamity campaigns of the hit RPG series Critical Role! This gorgeously illustrated volume collects all your favorite weapons, armor, and artifacts from the Vox Machina, Mighty Nein, and EXU Calamity campaigns of Critical Role. From Mythcarver to Dwueth'var, this compendium is filled with exqu...

Understanding the Business of Media Entertainment: The Legal and Business Essentials All Filmmakers Should Know

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory Bernstein (Author)This revised edition of Understanding the Business of Media Entertainment is an indispensable guide to the business aspects of the entertainment industry, providing the information you need to break in and to succeed. Written in a clear and engaging tone, the second edition of this book covers the essential topics in a thorough but reader-friendly manner and includes plenty of real-world examples that bring business and legal concepts ...

Chirashi Chan - The Japanese Jackie Chan Poster Legacy: Jackie Chan Japanese poster Legacy

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Report copyright infringementby Ricky Baker (Created by), Timothy Hollingsworth (Designed by)The Jackie Chan Chirashi poster collection is a unique opportunity to see the many small posters that were issues at the launch each of his each movie. Limited print runs for the films opening means that these can be hard to find. But you can now have access to the complete collection printed in on large A4 book. These have become highly collectable and are now preserved in this unique book for collec...

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Composition Notebook Set (Set of 2)

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)Organize your class notes with this set of two composition notebooks featuring classic designs inspired by Hogwarts(TM), the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Whether at school, home, or the office, this composition notebook set is perfect for capturing all of your notes while showing your love of the Harry Potter(TM) films. LINED AND GRAPH NOTEBOOKS: This set contains one lined notebook and one graph notebook, each with 100 pages of a...

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Report copyright infringementby Iain R. Morris (Author)A gorgeous, all-encompassing look at the making of The Bad Guys 2, the sequel to DreamWorks Animation's original blockbuster In the next action-packed chapter by DreamWorks Animation, based on Aaron Blabey's New York Times bestselling book series, The Bad Guys 2 follows the crackerjack crew as they are hijacked into a globe-trotting heist masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: the Bad Girls! With never-before-s...