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  • Stealing the Show

    How Women Are Revolutionizing Television

    by Joy Press ...
    From a leading cultural journalist, the definitive cultural history of female showrunners—including exclusive interviews with such influential figures as Shonda Rhimes, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Mindy Kaling, Amy Schumer, and many more. “An urgent and entertaining history of the transformative powers of women in TV” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).In recent years, women have radically transformed ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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    Stealing the Show

    How Women Are Revolutionizing Television

    by Joy Press ...
    Narrated by Christina Delaine ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 23 min

    Female writers, directors, and producers have radically transformed the television industry in recent years. Shonda Rhimes, Lena Dunham, Tina Fey, Amy Schumer, Mindy Kaling: These extraordinary women have shaken up the entertainment landscape, making it look like an equal opportunity dream factory.But things weren't always this rosy. It took decades of determination in the face of preconceived ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

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  • Street Gang

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  • TV (The Book)

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  • Best Served Cold

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    A critical and commercial hit, Revenge has a rabid and rapidly growing fan base. It’s consistently the #1 show in its timeslot and it’s ABCs biggest primetime hit since Lost, the first series in four years to match that show’s success in the coveted 18-49 demographic.A fast-paced and complicated character-driven show with many plot twists and unanswered questions, fans will welcome insight and ... Read more

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  • The 'Doctor Who' Handbook Vol 2

    The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to the Production of 'Doctor Who'

    by David J Howe, Stephen James Walker, Mark Stammers ...
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  • Post-TV

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    The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to the Production of 'Doctor Who'

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