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Donald Pleasence: Master of the Macabre: A Biography

by Marlon Thayne ...

Master of the Macabre vividly chronicles the remarkable journey of Donald Pleasence, a young man from the north of England who rose to become one of the 20th century's most beloved character actors.With his famously unblinking eyes and a remarkable talent for understatement, Pleasence captivated audiences, often portraying villains and psychopaths—from Dr. Crippen to the notorious Blofeld in the ... Read more

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Master of the Macabre vividly chronicles the remarkable journey of Donald Pleasence, a young man from the north of England who rose to become one of the 20th century's most beloved character actors.With his famously unblinking eyes and a remarkable talent for understatement, Pleasence captivated audiences, often portraying villains and psychopaths—from Dr. Crippen to the notorious Blofeld in the
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Romy Schneider: The Biography

by Marlon Thayne ...

Romy Schneider died in Paris on May 29, 1982 — the most adored European actress of her generation.Her life began as a Viennese fairytale in the 1950s with Sissi, and ended in tragedy nearly thirty years later. What unfolded in between was one of cinema's most dazzling, heartbreaking journeys.Crowned a screen princess before she turned fifteen, Romy sparked a frenzy not seen since Shirley Temple. A ... Read more

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Romy Schneider died in Paris on May 29, 1982 — the most adored European actress of her generation.Her life began as a Viennese fairytale in the 1950s with Sissi, and ended in tragedy nearly thirty years later. What unfolded in between was one of cinema's most dazzling, heartbreaking journeys.Crowned a screen princess before she turned fifteen, Romy sparked a frenzy not seen since Shirley Temple. A
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Donald Sutherland: A Life on Screen

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Donald Sutherland was a film star of the sort they don't make anymore. In this richly colorful portrait, Marlon Thayne provides the first full biography of the man, the actor and his films.Never an old-fashioned matinee-idol, he cut his teeth in M.A.S.H., Klute and The Day of the Locust, but hardly conformed to the traditional image of the heartthrob. However, as the creator of some of the most ... Read more

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Donald Sutherland was a film star of the sort they don't make anymore. In this richly colorful portrait, Marlon Thayne provides the first full biography of the man, the actor and his films.Never an old-fashioned matinee-idol, he cut his teeth in M.A.S.H., Klute and The Day of the Locust, but hardly conformed to the traditional image of the heartthrob. However, as the creator of some of the most
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Comedy Rules

From the Cambridge Footlights to Yes, Prime Minister

by Jonathan Lynn ...

Jonathan Lynn's credits include creating and co-writing the long-running comedy series Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, as well as hit films Clue, My Cousin Vinny, Nuns on the Run and The Whole Nine Yards. With experience as a comedy actor, writer and director, here Jonathan Lynn shares valuable and hilarious lessons in all aspects of creating great comedy, all illustrated with brilliantly ... Read more

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Jonathan Lynn's credits include creating and co-writing the long-running comedy series Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, as well as hit films Clue, My Cousin Vinny, Nuns on the Run and The Whole Nine Yards. With experience as a comedy actor, writer and director, here Jonathan Lynn shares valuable and hilarious lessons in all aspects of creating great comedy, all illustrated with brilliantly
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Elizabeth

The Life of Elizabeth Taylor

by Alexander Walker ...

A serious and in-depth look at one of the great legends of Hollywood by the London film critic and author of Audrey: Her Real Story.Elizabeth Taylor was perhaps the most "public" of the great stars: an Oscar–winning actress who lived her entire life in the glare of the spotlights. Much has been written about her, but now—with the readability, sensitivity, and thoroughness that have made his ... Read more

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A serious and in-depth look at one of the great legends of Hollywood by the London film critic and author of Audrey: Her Real Story.Elizabeth Taylor was perhaps the most "public" of the great stars: an Oscar–winning actress who lived her entire life in the glare of the spotlights. Much has been written about her, but now—with the readability, sensitivity, and thoroughness that have made his
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Mr. Strangelove

A Biography of Peter Sellers

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A biography of one of the 20th-century's greatest comic actors—"A compulsive page-turner" (Michael Palin, The New York Times Book Review )."Sikov's air-minded, thoughtful, and honest look at [Sellers] may be all the understanding anyone will ever have of the strange comedian, and, in fact, is probably all anyone needs." — Washington Post Book WorldPeter Sellers's explosiv... ... Read more

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A biography of one of the 20th-century's greatest comic actors—"A compulsive page-turner" (Michael Palin, The New York Times Book Review )."Sikov's air-minded, thoughtful, and honest look at [Sellers] may be all the understanding anyone will ever have of the strange comedian, and, in fact, is probably all anyone needs." — Washington Post Book WorldPeter Sellers's explosiv...
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When Harry Met Cubby

The Story of the James Bond Producers

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'Enthralling . . . an essential read, particularly for fans of 007.' - Cinema Retro'When Harry Met Cubby is a fitting tribute to two extraordinary men. If you love behind the scenes stories about the making of movies, there's plenty of drama to sate you here.' - Entertainment FocusAlbert R. 'Cubby' Broccoli and Harry Saltzman remain the most successful producing partnership in movie history.</stro ... Read more

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'Enthralling . . . an essential read, particularly for fans of 007.' - Cinema Retro'When Harry Met Cubby is a fitting tribute to two extraordinary men. If you love behind the scenes stories about the making of movies, there's plenty of drama to sate you here.' - Entertainment FocusAlbert R. 'Cubby' Broccoli and Harry Saltzman remain the most successful producing partnership in movie history.</stro
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My Favourite Movies

From a century of films and the world's best directors

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Australia's best-loved film critic shares the movies which are his personal favourites of all time, as well as titbits and insights from the leading directors and actors he has met over half a century.Wondering what to watch next? Discover a new movie or a new director among David Stratton's personal favourites!These are the movies Australia's best-loved film critic, David Stratton, has watched ... Read more

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Australia's best-loved film critic shares the movies which are his personal favourites of all time, as well as titbits and insights from the leading directors and actors he has met over half a century.Wondering what to watch next? Discover a new movie or a new director among David Stratton's personal favourites!These are the movies Australia's best-loved film critic, David Stratton, has watched
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Conversations with John Schlesinger

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“I like the surprise of the curtain going up, revealing what’s behind it.”–John SchlesingerThe British director John Schlesinger was one of the cinema’s most dynamic and influential artists. Now, in Conversations with John Schlesinger, acclaimed writer Ian Buruma, Schlesinger’s nephew, reveals the director’s private world in a series of in-depth interviews conducted in the later years of the ... Read more

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“I like the surprise of the curtain going up, revealing what’s behind it.”–John SchlesingerThe British director John Schlesinger was one of the cinema’s most dynamic and influential artists. Now, in Conversations with John Schlesinger, acclaimed writer Ian Buruma, Schlesinger’s nephew, reveals the director’s private world in a series of in-depth interviews conducted in the later years of the
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Cinema

From the Silent Screen to the Hollywood Blockbuster

by Graham Tarrant ...

Have you ever wondered...What year Alfred Hitchcock released his first film? Which film made the biggest box office loss of all time? Who were the first actors to receive separate Oscars for playing the same role? This fascinating miscellany contains the answers to all this and more!Packed with profiles of the heroes and villains of film, explorations of genre, statistics and infographics, Cinema ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered...What year Alfred Hitchcock released his first film? Which film made the biggest box office loss of all time? Who were the first actors to receive separate Oscars for playing the same role? This fascinating miscellany contains the answers to all this and more!Packed with profiles of the heroes and villains of film, explorations of genre, statistics and infographics, Cinema
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Alfred Hitchcock

A Life in Darkness and Light

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Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light is the definitive biography of the Master of Suspense and the most widely recognized film director of all time.In a career that spanned six decades and produced more than 60 films – including The 39 Steps, Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds – Alfred Hitchcock set new standards for cinematic invention and storytelling. Acclaimed biographer Patrick ... Read more

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Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light is the definitive biography of the Master of Suspense and the most widely recognized film director of all time.In a career that spanned six decades and produced more than 60 films – including The 39 Steps, Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds – Alfred Hitchcock set new standards for cinematic invention and storytelling. Acclaimed biographer Patrick
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David Niven

The Man Behind the Balloon

by Michael Munn ...

David Niven appeared in films for over 50 years of his life, from swashbucklers such as The Prisoner of Zenda and The Guns of Navarone to the Pink Panther series. Despite his on-screen persona, Niven wasn’t always the perfect gentleman. He was insecure both privately and professionally and used people to get ahead. But he did, he said, ‘at least try to be a decent man.’ He knew he often failed, ... Read more

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David Niven appeared in films for over 50 years of his life, from swashbucklers such as The Prisoner of Zenda and The Guns of Navarone to the Pink Panther series. Despite his on-screen persona, Niven wasn’t always the perfect gentleman. He was insecure both privately and professionally and used people to get ahead. But he did, he said, ‘at least try to be a decent man.’ He knew he often failed,
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