• Miriam Hopkins: Life and Films of a Hollywood Rebel (Screen Classics)

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    Miriam Hopkins (1902–1972) first captured moviegoers’ attention in daring precode films such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), The Story of Temple Drake (1933), and Ernst Lubitsch’s Trouble in Paradise (1932). Though she enjoyed popular and critical acclaim in her long career — receiving an Academy Award nomination for Becky Sharp (1935) and a Golden Globe nomination for The Heiress (1949) — she is most often remembered for being one of the most difficult actresses of Hollywood’s golden age. Whether she was fighting with studio moguls over her roles or feuding with her avowed archrival, Bette Davis, her reputation for temperamental behavior is legendary. In the first comprehensive biography of this colorful performer, Allan R. Ellenberger illuminates Hopkins’s fascinating life and legacy. Her freewheeling film career was exceptional in studio-era Hollywood, and she managed to establish herself as a top star at Paramount, RKO, Goldwyn, and Warner Bros. Over the course of five decades, Hopkins appeared in thirty-six films, forty stage plays, and countless radio programs. Later, she emerged as a pioneer of TV drama. Ellenberger also explores Hopkins’s private life, including her relationships with such intellectuals as Theodore Dreiser, Dorothy Parker, Gertrude Stein, and Tennessee Williams. Although she was never blacklisted for her suspected Communist leanings, her association with these freethinkers and her involvement with certain political organizations led the FBI to keep a file on her for nearly forty years. This skillful biography treats readers to the intriguing stories and controversies surrounding Hopkins and her career, but also looks beyond her Hollywood persona to explore the star as an uncompromising artist. The result is an entertaining portrait of a brilliant yet underappreciated performer.

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    £22.20£34.20
  • The Producer’s Business Handbook: The Roadmap for the Balanced Film Producer (American Film Market Presents)

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    Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and learn to successfully engage in all aspects of global production with the revised and updated 4th edition of The Producer’s Business Handbook. Learn how to cultivate relationships with key industry players including domestic and foreign studios, agencies, attorneys, talent, completion guarantors, banks, and private investors.

    This edition has been updated to include the latest opportunities presented by changing technology and their impact on the producer’s ability to brand, monetize, finance and globally release content. Also included is new information on audience, earning, distribution and funding opportunities created by the explosive growth of VR, AR, 360 and gaming, as well as the rapid conversion to OTT.

    Additional features include:

      • Completely updated production financing worksheets – an essential tool for producers;
      • Expanded information for low-budget independent producers, internationally-based producers, producers using government funding, and film school students alike;
      • Coverage of China’s changing entertainment landscape, including their entertainment consumption, their commitment to produce content for the big global territories, and more;
      • New, full-color illustrations and graphics that provide a visual representation of complex topics.

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      £41.80
    • MGM (The Routledge Hollywood Centenary Series)

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      The winner of the 2019 Peter C. Rollins Book Award

      This is the first comprehensive history of MGM from its origins in 1905 to the present. Following a straightforward chronology corresponding to specific periods of film industry history, each chapter describes how successive managements adjusted their production strategies and business practices in response to evolving industrial and market conditions.

      As the production subsidiary of the Loew’s Inc. theatre chain, MGM spent lavishly on its pictures and injected them with plenty of star power. The practice helped sustain MGM’s preeminent position during the heyday of Hollywood. But MGM was a conservative company and watched as other studios innovated with sound and widescreen, adjusted to television, and welcomed independent producers. By the 1960s, the company, sans its theatre chain, was in decline and was ripe for a takeover. A defining moment occurred in 1969, when Kirk Kerkorian, a Las Vegas entrepreneur, made a successful bid for the company. There followed a tumultuous thirty-six-year period when Kerkorian bought and sold MGM three times. Meanwhile, MGM never regained its former status and has functioned as a second-tier company to this day.

      Focusing on MGM’s top talent – such as Louis B. Mayer, Irving Thalberg, David O. Selznick, and Arthur Freed; directors King Vidor and Vincente Minnelli; and stars of the screen Greta Garbo, Judy Garland, Clark Gable, and Mickey Rooney – and award-winning films, this book highlights the studio’s artistic achievements and status within the industry.

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      £25.30
    • The History of Cinema: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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      Cinema was the first, and is arguably still the greatest, of the industrialized art forms that came to dominate the cultural life of the twentieth century. Today, it continues to adapt and grow as new technologies and viewing platforms become available, and remains an integral cultural and aesthetic entertainment experience for people the world over.

      Cinema developed against the backdrop of the two world wars, and over the years has seen smaller wars, revolutions, and profound social changes. Its history reflects this changing landscape, and, more than any other art form, developments in technology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nowell-Smith looks at the defining moments of the industry, from silent to sound, black and white to colour, and considers its genres from intellectual art house to mass market entertainment.

      ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introduction series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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      £7.10£8.50
    • Bollywood: The Films! The Songs! The Stars!

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      Get the inside scoop on Bollywood movies including Mother India and Sholay with this spectacular visual celebration of Hindi cinema, with a foreword by Amitabh Bachchan.

      A real treasure trove for fans and newbies alike, Bollywood charts the world’s biggest film industry year-by-year from the pioneering studios of the 1930s, through the Golden Age, to the age of Big Money in the 21st century and its biggest modern stars.

      With over 1,000 films produced every year, the glitz and charm of Bollywood is unrivalled anywhere else in the world. Bollywood takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of Hindi cinema’s biggest blockbusters, with stunning film stills and plot timelines, as well as insightful biographies of iconic stars including Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai, and Dev Anand.

      Bring the spectacle home and be enchanted by the glamour and colour of Indian cinema with this glittering guide to all things Bollywood!

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      £16.90£23.80
    • Rocliffe Notes : A Professional Approach to Being a Writer: A Professional Approach For Screenwriters and Writer-Directors (Creative Essentials)

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      This is a manual for screenwriters and filmmakers in the form of notes. These provide a step-by-step, common sense guide, with suggestions on how writers can best present themselves to the industry. This book does not explain how to write a screenplay. Instead, it provides insider confidences from established industry players and peers on how to have a professional approach to writing. A revelation for all would-be screenwriters, this is a guide to living the screenwriter’s life: the habits, creative processes and writing atmosphere.

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      £23.70
    • Alice in Wonderland (Illustrated): The 1865 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations

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      Discover Lewis Carroll’s beautiful original edition, featuring over 40 high-quality illustrations and a fun quiz about Alice and her unforgettable adventures.

      Originally published in 1865 as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland the beloved Victorian classic novel has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers of all ages for generations. In this enchanting book, the curious and adventurous Alice falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a whimsical and surreal world filled with talking animals, bizarre creatures, and fantastical landscapes.

      With its clever wordplay, vivid imagery, and playful storytelling, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland remains timeless classics that continue to inspire and delight readers of all ages. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves original storytelling, endless adventures, and the power of imagination.

      This beautiful edition includes:

      • 40+ original, first-edition, high-quality illustrations by the legendary artist John Tenniel.
      • A fun quiz about the story of Alice and the main characters to complete at the end of the book.
      • A beautifully designed cover to adorn your collection.
      • Easy-to-read typesetting for the perfect reading experience for both children and adults.

      Alice in Wonderland, one of the best classic novels for young boys and girls of all time, will be the perfect gift for young book lovers and an unmissable part of your collection!

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      £4.70
    • Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Novelisation

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      CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HALLOWEEN CLASSIC!

      Relive Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas with this stunning collectible novelisation, adapted by New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd.

      Jack Skellington, the beloved Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, has grown tired of his home’s annual scaring routines and longs for something new.

      So when he and his loyal dog, Zero, discover a series of doors in the Hinterlands leading to other holiday towns, he can’t help but explore – and quickly becomes enamoured with Christmas Town, a place filled with jolly laughs, merry elves, and plenty of presents. Jack shares all of his findings with the rest of Halloween Town, and together, they devise a plan to run Christmas themselves.

      But not all tricks can be turned into holiday treats, and Jack’s dream to organise the best Christmas ever may just turn into a nightmare. Alongside friends like the rag doll Sally, can Jack find his true purpose as a holiday king?

      Also available: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

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      £3.60£7.60
    • Nightmare On One Sheet: The Horror Art of Graham Humphreys

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      Our second volume showcasing the work of Graham Humphreys contains almost 100 new paintings, many of them created during the pandemic. With home entertainment playing such a crucial role during the Covid years, Graham found himself busier than ever and with increased focus. From blu-ray reissues to soundtrack LP covers, and book jackets to private commissions, this new work is among the artist’s best yet. Classic horror, independent films, and reimaginings of cult movie posters, it’s all here! All the work featured was painted in the traditional medium of gouache on watercolour paper, using techniques that Graham has refined over his 42 years as a professional illustrator. The book’s title is a nod to the marketing of the famous movie franchise in which Graham was involved.

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      £20.90£25.60
    • Spy Ninjas: The Ultimate Guidebook

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      The Spy Ninjas are on a mission to stop the evil shadow network once and for all in this exclusive guidebook based on the hit YouTube show!

      The secret is out! The Spy Ninjas are on the case once more. Bursting with tips and tricks to becoming the ultimate spy ninja, as well as behind-the-scenes profiles of your favourite characters and villains. This guidebook is perfect for fans of the YouTube sensation.

      • Complete with digital bosses, exploding food and wacky characters
      • With amazing full-colour art
      • This guidebook is perfect for readers searching for a whirlwind adventure!

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      £8.50
    • Avatar The Way of Water The Visual Dictionary

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      Dive into the depths of Avatar: The Way of Water with this definitive guide.

      Created in close collaboration with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and written by experts who worked on the film, this authoritative book is packed with stunning exclusive details. This must-have visual guide showcases the characters, creatures, vehicles, weapons, and locations from the latest adventure in Pandora.

      Meet the next generation of Jake Sully and Neytiri’s family, including the mysterious Kiri and the heroic Neteyam, and their brave new allies among the Metkayina clan. Discover the majestic tulkun, speedy skimwings, and the other fauna and flora of Pandora’s oceans. Examine the latest fearsome RDA vehicles and the specialist recom troops under Colonel Quaritch’s command. Uncover the inner-workings of Bridehead City and the sacred Cove of the Ancestors.

      With a foreword by Sigourney Weaver, Avatar: The Way of Water: The Visual Dictionary is the perfect gift for Avatar fans of all ages.

      © 2022 20th Century Studios.

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      £19.80£23.80
    • Conan the Barbarian: The Official Story of the Film

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      Official retrospective hardback book telling the story of the making of Conan The Barbarian, including interviews with cast and crew and featuring behind-the-scenes photography from the shoot.

      In 1982, Robert E. Howard’s iconic literary anti-hero, Conan, slashed his way from page to screen after a perilous decades-long journey. With its potent mix of epic vistas and bloody battles, Conan the Barbarian thrilled moviegoers around the world and launched the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

      Forty years after its release, this cult-classic film is celebrated in Conan the Barbarian – The Official Story of the Film, a lush hardback volume that tells the full story of how the film was made. Brand new interviews with cast and crew, as well behind-the-scenes photography from the set and concept art created for the production, give fascinating insights into the development of one of the best-loved fantasy films of the 1980s.

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      £27.50£33.30
    • Alice in Wonderland (Disney Animated Classics): A deluxe gift book of the classic film – collect them all!

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      A retelling of Disney Alice in Wonderland, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!

      A family favourite for seventy years, Disney Alice in Wonderland is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.

      This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Alice in Wonderland and a book to be treasured by all.

      Disney Alice in Wonderland is now available to view on Disney+

      Also available in the Disney Animated Classics series:
      Aladdin
      Cinderella
      The Nightmare Before Christmas
      Dumbo
      Frozen
      Mulan
      Pinocchio
      Sleeping Beauty
      The Lion King
      Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
      The Little Mermaid
      One Hundred and One Dalmatians

      Coming soon:
      Beauty and the Beast
      Lady and the Tramp

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      £11.20£14.20
    • Official Blippi: First Words

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      YouTube sensation, Blippi, makes learning the words for familiar objects fun and exciting in this bright and bold official Blippi board book.

      Blippi: First Word is the perfect photographic board book for young children eager to learn the names of things they see every day! From foods to things that go, toys to clothing, colours, shapes and animals – there’s a word for that!

      • A fun and cheery photo accompanies each word that Blippi introduces
      • With over 60 exciting words for children to discover and learn
      • The bright and poppy colourful pages make learning engaging and fun for little ones.

      Join the high-energy educational YouTuber, Blippi, and his multi-million following in this official tie-in book!

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      £6.00£6.60
    • My Neighbor Totoro Journal

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      • Track important events like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other special occasions so you don’t forget.
      • Keep up with activities such as meetings, dates, appointments, and deadlines.
      • Organize work projects and tasks to stay on track throughout the year.
      • Jot down ideas and keep a running “to do” list of things you want to accomplish.
      • Set reminders for yourself to motivate yourself to reach your goals.
      £9.50£11.40
    • The Book of Horror: The Anatomy of Fear in Film

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      ‘… the definitive guide to what properly messes us up.’ ― SFX Magazine
      ‘Glasby anatomises horror’s scare tactics with keen, lucid clarity across 34 carefully selected main films – classic and pleasingly obscure. 4 Stars.’ ― Total Film​

      The Book of Horror introduces you to the scariest movies ever made and examines what makes them so frightening.

      Horror movies have never been more critically or commercially successful, but there’s only one metric that matters: are they scary? Back in the silent era, viewers thrilled at Frankenstein and Dracula. Today, the monsters may have changed, but the instinct remains the same: to seek out the unspeakable, ride the adrenaline rush and play out our fears in the safety of the cinema.

      The Book of Horror focuses on the most frightening films of the post-war era – from Psycho (1960) to It Chapter Two (2019) – examining exactly how they scare us across a series of key categories. Each chapter explores a seminal horror film in depth, charting its scariest moments with infographics and identifying the related works you need to see. 

      Including references to more than 100 classic and contemporary horror films from around the globe, and striking illustrations from Barney Bodoano, this is a rich and compelling guide to the scariest films ever made.  

      The films:
      Psycho (1960), The Innocents (1961), The Haunting (1963), Don’t Look Now (1973), The Exorcist (1973), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Who Can Kill a Child? (1976), Suspiria (1977), Halloween (1978), The Shining (1980), The Entity (1982), Angst (1983), Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990), Ring (1998), The Blair Witch Project (1999), The Others (2001), The Eye (2002), Ju-On: The Grudge (2002), Shutter (2004), The Descent (2005), Wolf Creek (2005), The Orphanage (2007), [Rec] (2007), The Strangers (2008), Lake Mungo (2008), Martyrs (2008), The Innkeepers (2011), Banshee Chapter (2013), Oculus (2013), The Babadook (2014), It Follows (2015), Terrified (2017), Hereditary (2018), It Chapter Two (2019)

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      £16.80£19.00
    • Lady and the Tramp (Disney Animated Classics): A deluxe gift book of the classic film – collect them all!

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      A retelling of Disney Lady and the Tramp, accompanied by art from the original Studio artists. Collect the whole Disney Animated Classics series!

      A family favourite, Disney Lady and the Tramp is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.

      This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Lady and the Tramp and a book to be treasured by all.

      Disney Lady and the Tramp is now available to view on Disney+

      Also available in the Disney Animated Classics series:
      Aladdin
      Cinderella
      The Nightmare Before Christmas
      Dumbo
      Frozen
      Mulan
      Pinocchio
      Sleeping Beauty
      The Lion King
      Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
      The Little Mermaid
      One Hundred and One Dalmatians
      Alice in Wonderland
      Beauty and the Beast

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      £11.20£14.20
    • The Art of Princess Mononoke

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      Princess Mononoke was the first Hayao Miyazaki film to break out into the American mainstream. The journey from initial idea to the big screen is captured here, in the hundreds of images from preliminary sketches to dynamic animation cells.

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      £20.90£26.60
    • Little Groot, Big Feelings (Marvel Rocket and Groot)

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      Marvel fan-favourite Groot stars in this original storybook that explores social emotional issues.

      With a kid-friendly art style and simple, preschool text Groot learns to get in touch with his feelings!

      I am Groot can mean many things.

      I AM GROOOOOOT means that Groot is angry that he has to clean his room.

      I AM GROOT!! means that he’s happy to be hanging out with the other guardians.

      I am Grooooot means that Groot is scared. Where did his friends go?

      It’s up to Groot to save the day in this original story!

      Featuring adorable illustrations, this storybook will explore Groot’s emotions and the best ways to cope when things get a little out of hand.

      • A beautifully illustrated storybook
      • Follows Marvel’s fan favourite Groot
      • Perfect for little Marvel fans

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      £6.20£6.60
    • The Writer’s Map: An Atlas of Imaginary Lands

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      The Writer’s Map winner of Trade Illustrated category in the British Design and Production Awards

      Photography & Illustrated Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2019

      Maps can transport us, they are filled with wonder, the possibility of real adventure and travels of the mind. This is an atlas of the journeys that writers make, encompassing not only the maps that actually appear in their books, but also the many maps that have inspired them and the sketches that they use in writing. For some, making a map is absolutely central to the craft of shaping and telling their tale. A writer’s map might mean also the geographies they describe, the worlds inside books that rise from the page, mapped or unmapped, and the realms that authors inhabit as they write. Philip Pullman recounts a map he drew for an early novel; Robert Macfarlane reflects on his cartophilia, set off by Robert Louis Stevenson and his map of Treasure Island; Joanne Harris tells of her fascination with Norse maps of the universe; Reif Larsen writes about our dependence on GPS and the impulse to map our experience; Daniel Reeve describes drawing maps and charts for The Hobbit trilogy of films; Miraphora Mina recalls creating ‘The Marauder’s Map’ for the Harry Potter films; David Mitchell leads us to the Mappa Mundi by way of Cloud Atlas and his own sketch maps. And there’s much more besides.

      Amidst a cornucopia of images, there are maps of the world as envisaged in medieval times, as well as maps of adventure, sci-fi and fantasy, maps from nursery stories, literary classics, collectible comics – a vast range of genres.

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      £23.70£28.50
    • The Ghibliotheque Anime Movie Guide: The Essential Guide to Japanese Animated Cinema: 2 (Ghibliotheque Guides)

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      Explore the magical world of anime through 30 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.

      From box office hits such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name to a host of deeper cuts, hidden gems and future classics, this revealing guide lifts the lid on Japanese animated cinema.

      Join Jake Cunningham and Michael Leader, hosts of the acclaimed Ghilbiotheque podcast, as they review 30 of the best anime movies ever created, explaining why each is a must-see and detailing the intriguing stories behind their creation.

      An insight into a unique artform, this stunning book is packed with film stills, movie posters and director portraits, and offers an enchanting, enlightening and meticulously researched guide for newcomers and die-hard fans alike.

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      £13.50£19.00
    • Barbie Book of Joy: An official illustrated Barbie pocket book of funny quotes, new for Christmas 2023 – the perfect gift for fans of the hit movie!

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      Be More Barbie!

      For generations, Barbie has inspired women around the world. From the first Barbie doll released in 1959 to the pop-culture moment and huge box office success of the Barbie movie in 2023. She has been a doctor, a lawyer, a pilot, an astronaut, even a president! With so much experience, she’s learnt a lot along the way and is ready to share these gems of wisdom.

      Whether you need a pick-me-up, Dreamhouse décor direction, fashion advice or simply someone to remind you that you’ve got this, Barbie will always be there to offer a helping hand.

      Filled with fun, playful thoughts and philosophies, and inspired by her signature style, kindness and curiosity, Barbie Book of Joy is a guide to having the best day!

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      £7.30£9.50
    • The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Baking Cookbook

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      What’s this? What’s this? With more than 55 recipes for baked goods and desserts inspired by Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and more, this is the ultimate baking cookbook for fans of Tim Burton’s iconic film.

      With over 55 recipes in Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Baking Cookbook for bars, breads, cakes, muffins and more inspired by Tim Burton’s iconic film, fans can celebrate Christmas, Halloween, and more alongside Sandy Claws, Dr. Finkelstein, and other nightmarish residents from Halloween Town and Christmas Town!

      Featuring recipes inspired by fan-favorite characters and bursting with beautiful photography of delicious dishes, this baking cookbook is a must-have for any Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas fan!

      55 DEVILISHLY GOOD RECIPES: More than 55 baked goods and desserts inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

      INSPIRING PHOTOS: Vibrant, stunning photos of finished recipes help ensure success

      RECIPES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With accessible step-by-step instructions and helpful baking tips, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Baking Cookbook is a great guide for fans of any skill level, from kitchen novices to seasoned bakers

      OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with Disney

      COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot Deck and Guidebook, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 13 Frights of Halloween Countdown Calendar, and Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Cookbook & Entertaining Guide are also available

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      £18.50£21.90
    • Spy Ninjas Graphic Novel 2 New Recruits

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      YouTube stars Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint of the Spy Ninjas are back and ready to defeat Project Zorgo once and for all in their second original graphic novel!

      After yet another trap set by Project Zorgo, Chad and Vy are left without the rest of their Spy Ninjas team. But this isn’t the end of the dynamic duo! After their friends leave the team, Chad and Vy get trapped in an endless loop of eating tacos and watching TV. But eventually they rally and train three new superfan recruits. They certainly have the skills to keep up, but do they have the heart?

      The new recruits quickly learn the meaning of true teamwork in the face of a looming Project Zorgo threat. Will their hacker skills, parkour stunts, and secret disguises be enough to take down Project Zorgo? Or will the infamous hackers get the last laugh?

      Join YouTube sensations the Spy Ninjas in their next hilarious graphic novel. The Spy Ninjas boast 40 million subscribers with millions of views a month, and fans will be thrilled with this second original story about their adventures!

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      £8.60£9.50
    • Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: The Story of Schitt’s Creek

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      This beautifully produced, lavishly illustrated book is the ultimate celebration of the series, the town, the characters, and the state of mind that is Schitt’s Creek. Capturing the essence and alchemy of all six seasons of what is now considered to be one of the most groundbreaking comedy television series of the last decade, Best Wishes, Warmest Regards is a gift to fans everywhere who have made the show their own.

      Included are character profiles from the cast of Johnny, Moira, David, and Alexis, and all of the characters that populate the town, major moments from Moira’s endorsement of Herb Ertlinger Winery, to Patrick and David’s first kiss, to Cabaret and the Rose Family Christmas episode. Also included are special features, such as the complete, illustrated catalogs of David’s knits and Moira’s wigs, Moira’s vocabulary, Alexis’s adventures, and behind-the-scenes moments from Dan and Eugene Levy and the cast of Schitt’s Creek.

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      £16.50£23.80
    • A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History.

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      LIMITED FIRST EDITION contains red foil gilded page edges and a black satin ribbon marker.

      As featured in Pitchfork, Empire, MovieMaker, Nerdist, The Wall Street Journal, The A.V. Club, Mashable, Wired, Yahoo’s “It List,” IGN, SFX, The Wrap, Gizmodo and more!

      “I see many things. I see plans within plans.”

      Following his underground hit Eraserhead and critically acclaimed The Elephant Man, visionary filmmaker David Lynch set his sights on bringing Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel Dune to the screen. The project had already vexed directors such as Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo) and Ridley Scott (Alien). But by the early ‘80s Universal Pictures was prepared to give Lynch the keys to the kingdom – and the highest budget in the studio’s history at the time – so that he could lend his surrealistic chops to this sprawling story of feuding space dynasties. They would also hopefully be creating a “Star Wars for adults” franchise-starter.

      As the hot young filmmaker commanded a cast with 42 major speaking parts as well as a crew of 1,700 (plus over 20,000 extras) on 80 sets built on 8 sound stages in Mexico, what happened next became as wild, complex, and full of intrigue as Herbert’s novel itself.

      Film writer Max Evry goes behind the erratic ride of David Lynch’s Dune like never before, with a years-in-the-making oral history culled from a lineup of new interviews with the film’s stars (Kyle MacLachlan, Sean Young, Virginia Madsen, etc.), creatives, film executives, and insiders – not to mention Lynch himself.

      David Lynch’s Dune initially left many filmgoers and reviewers scratching their heads, most dismissing the film upon its release. However, four decades and a big-budget remake later, Lynch’s Dune is finally poised to find its rightful place alongside the director’s other masterpieces such as Blue Velvet and Mullholland Drive.

      Max Evry’s A Masterpiece in Disarray takes you back to 1984 with the deepest dive yet into the cult classic that is David Lynch’s Dune.

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      £15.20
    • BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse

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      Netflix’s BoJack Horseman has quickly become one of the most critically acclaimed animated comedy series in recent memory. Set in an off-kilter, cynically spun rendering of modern-day Hollywood, the show follows washed-up horse actor BoJack Horseman (voiced by Will Arnett) as he attempts to turn his life around. BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse is the official behind-the-scenes companion to this cult-hit series. Part oral history sourced from original interviews with the show’s cast and crew, part art book—including sketches, storyboards, and background art—this book will trace the series from conception to post-production. Beginning with the initial development of creator/ showrunner Raphael Bob-Waksberg and production designer Lisa Hanawalt’s inimitable aesthetic vision, The Art Before the Horse goes on to reveal all of the moving parts—direction, writing, casting, animation, and music—that come together to form this uniquely bleak, emotionally potent, very funny show.

      Also Available: BoJack Horseman 2019 Wall Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-3177-8)

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      £20.60£25.60
    • Disney Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town

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      Weave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and spooky characters of Tim Burton’s beloved classic.

      Become your own mad scientist and knit to life the quirky characters and creepy costumes inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

      Inspired by the characters of Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, Zero, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, Sandy Claws, and more, these patterns feature a mix of dark and vibrant knits and glow-in-the-dark yarn in celebration of the melding of Halloween and Christmas in this classic film. Oogie Boogie and Zero stuffies come to life with the help of your knitting needles, and clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more will transport you to the moonlit hills, dark cemeteries, and eerie cobblestone streets of Tim Burton’s stop-motion world.

      Featuring more than 25 wickedly creative knits pictured in stunning full-colour photography, this book includes patterns suited for beginner and advanced knitters alike. Patterns for Sally’s slouchy socks and Sandy Claw’s Christmas stocking are ideal for new knitters, while more advanced projects like Sally’s patchwork dress will satisfy longtime crafters. Plus, this book includes original sketches, film stills, and other behind-the-scenes goodies that are sure to satisfy the most die-hard of Tim Burton fans.

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      £27.50£33.20
    • The Art of Elemental (Disney)

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      The Art of Elemental showcases the art and making of the next animated film from Pixar Animation Studios.

      The Art of Elemental presents the story behind the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios. It highlights the stunning artwork from the film’s creation-including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more-and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. The next in this fan-favorite, collectible series of Art of titles, this book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, aspiring film buffs, and fans alike.

      Copyright (C)2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.

      EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Pixar Animation film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.

      PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney and Pixar are perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney and Pixar alike. Add it to the shelf with other bestselling books like The Art of Turning Red, The Art of Encanto, and The Art of Strange World.

      For animation fans, Pixar fans, Disney fans, students, aspiring animators and filmmakers.

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      £24.10£28.50
    • Halloween: The Official Making of Halloween, Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends: The Official Making of the Films

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      Official companion book to the most recent trilogy of Halloween films featuring behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with cast and crew.

      Four decades after the original Halloween took the world by storm, Miramax, Blumhouse Productions and Trancas International bring a terrifying new trilogy of films in the iconic horror franchise to cinemas.

      In these direct sequels to John Carpenter’s 1978 movie, Laurie Strode and the residents of Haddonfield once again fall prey to escaped killer Michael Myers. As the police desperately try to track him down, Laurie, along with her family, prepares to face her murderous nemesis one more time in a confrontation 40 years in the making…

      The making of this much-anticipated movie trilogy is covered in fascinating detail in this official companion book. The creative processes behind the stunts, costumes, production design and make-up effects are revealed through interviews with the cast and crew, while captivating on-set photography captures the shooting of the key scenes and action set-pieces. A must for all horror fans, Halloween 2018–2022: The Official Making of the Films reveals the method behind the terror.

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      £30.30£38.00
    • Walt Disney: The Biography

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      His classic films illuminated everyone’s childhood. The theme parks are on every tourist itinerary. The movie empire is one of Hollywood’s biggest. Walt Disney is one of the few men who unquestionably changed our culture. And Neal Gabler is the first author to have had complete access to the Disney Archives, enabling him to write the definitive biography of this remarkable man.

      Gabler charts Disney’s journey from running a fledgling studio with short cartoons featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, to the reinvention of animation with full-length films like Snow White, Pinocchio, Bambi and Dumbo. Chronicling Walt’s profligacy and expansionism, as well as his obsessive perfectionism when working on the briefest of sequences in Fantasia, Gabler describes how it was left to Walt’s brother Roy to keep the business solvent.

      The successes speak for themselves – Disney then moved beyond animation with huge hits like Mary Poppins, and mixed utopianism and merchandising to conceive the world’s first modern theme park, Disneyland. In addition to the towering achievements, Gabler shows the dark side of Walt Disney – ruthless towards long-serving staff, cavalier with contracts, neglectful of his family – but also the vulnerability, born of loneliness and ill health, in an admirably balanced portrait.

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      £12.20£14.20
    • Disney Dreams Collection by Thomas Kinkade Studios: 2024 Slim Wall Calendar

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      Each monthly spread includes full-color detail images such as Disney Cinderella Wishes Upon a Dream, Disney Alice in Wonderland, Disney Mickey and Minnie inGreece, and more.

      Features include:

      • Spiral bound pages
      • Sturdy hanging loop
      • 149 mm x 419 mm (5.875 in x 16.5 in)
      • Fold-around cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging
      • Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink
      • Spans January–December 2024
      • Lined space to add appointments and reminders
      • Official major world holidays and observances
      • Moon phases, based on Universal Time
      • Year-at-a-glance reference for 2023, 2024, and 2025
      • Full-color images from the Disney Dreams Collection by Thomas Kinkade Studios

      © Disney

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      £7.60
    • Moana (Disney Modern Classics): A deluxe gift book of the film – collect them all!

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      A retelling of Disney Moana featuring beautiful development art from the original Walt Disney Animation Studios artists.

      Since its release in 2016, Moana has been captivating audiences all over the world with its story of an adventurous teenager and a mighty demigod on a mission to fulfil the ancient quest of her ancestors and save her people.

      Enjoy the hit movie through this retelling of the story accompanied by concept art from the original Disney Animation artists. Alongside the art, fascinating facts about each piece of art give an insight into the design process behind the iconic movie.

      The beautiful hardback features a textured finish, stunning foil and illustrated endpapers to ensure this is a book to treasure for years to come. This is the perfect gift for all those who have been swept away by the story of Moana!

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      £10.40£13.30
    • Mulan (Disney Animated Classics): A deluxe gift book of the classic film – collect them all!

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      A retelling of Disney Mulan, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!

      This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Mulan and a book to be treasured by all.

      A family favourite, Disney Mulan is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Paul Briggs, a director at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.

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      £11.20£14.20
    • The Disney Book New Edition: A Celebration of the World of Disney: Centenary Edition

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      Celebrate more than 100 years of magical Disney storytelling.

      The ideal gift for Disney, animation, and movie fans! From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Wish, Mary Poppins to The Little Mermaid, Disneyland to Tokyo DisneySea, and fireworks to fan clubs, explore the captivating worlds and creations of Disney and Pixar.

      Now including more than 50 new pages and updated with ten more years of magic for Disney’s special 100th anniversary, The Disney Book: New Edition features groundbreaking and record-breaking creations―including Encanto, Moana, and Turning Red―and explores theme parks, experiences, memorabilia, and more.

      Marvel at beautiful art and artefacts from The Walt Disney Company’s vast historical collections, and discover live-action and animated movie-making, enchanting parks, and fascinating collectibles. Follow Disney’s history using the timeline, and delve into the incredible archives.

      Perfect for fans who want to know all about the magical worlds of Disney.

      © 2023 Disney

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      £18.00£28.50
    • The Art of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

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      Blasting into theaters the summer of 2023, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is a completely new take on the heroes in a half shell. This volume offers an in-depth look at the unique designs and stunning visuals that make up this fresh spin on a classic franchise!

      Includes character designs and turnarounds, vehicle concepts, location designs, and development art. Director Jeff Rowe, Producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and other leadership and crew from across the production were interviewed and shared a range of behind-the-scenes stories and insights that make this book a spectacular companion to the film.

      Lovingly crafted by Turtles aficionado Jim Sorenson (The Art of the Angry Birds Movie, Transformers: Legacy, Transformers: A Visual History, The G.I. Joe Field Manual), with a special interview with the incomparable Seth Rogen (Executive Producer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and the voice of Bebop), an Introduction by Director Jeff Rowe, and a Foreword from Nickelodeon & Paramount Animation President Ramsey Naito; this book is everything a TMNT fan could ask for and more!

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      £34.20
    • Star Wars: The Mandalorian Colouring Book: Featuring Grogu, Din Djarin, Ahsoka and more!

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      COLOUR. THIS IS THE WAY.

      With detailed character artwork featuring favourite characters such as Grogu, Kuiil, IG-11 and more, and iconic locations including Nevarro and Tatooine, fans of all ages will love exploring the world of The Mandalorian.

      Streaming on Disney Plus, The Mandalorian is the first live-action series in the
      Star Wars franchise. Beginning five years after the events of Return of the Jedi, a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin, seeks out his bounty on behalf of the Client. When the Mandalorian discovers that his bounty is a child, he chooses to protect the foundling.

      Also available: Star Wars Colouring Book, Volume 1.

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      £7.30£10.40
    • Beauty and the Beast (Disney Animated Classics): A deluxe gift book of the classic film – collect them all!

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      A retelling of Disney Beauty and the Beast with stunning development art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!

      Disney Beauty and the Beast is one of the best-loved films of all time and has been a family favourite for thirty years.

      Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists.

      Discover the inside story with a foreword by a Disney filmmaker, and turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic film.

      This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers.

      This is the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Beauty and the Beast, and a book to be treasured by all.

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      £11.20£14.20
    • The Little Mermaid (Disney Animated Classics): A deluxe gift book of the classic film – collect them all!

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      A retelling of Disney The Little Mermaid, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!

      This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of The Little Mermaid and a book to be treasured by all.

      A family favourite for over thirty years, Disney The Little Mermaid is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Brittney Lee, a visual development artist at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.

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      £11.20£14.20
    • Star Wars: Inner Jedi Guided Journal: A Guided Journal for Training in the Light Side of the Force

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      Discover your inner Jedi and learn the ways of the Force with this yearlong guided journal inspired by the Star Wars galaxy!

      Embark on your own Jedi path, with this deluxe guided journal filled with the teachings and philosophy of the Jedi Order.

      – BEGIN YOUR JEDI TRAINING: The Jedi Knights of the Star Wars saga are selfless peacekeepers who master the light side of the Force, defending the helpless and striving for justice all across the galaxy. With this guided journal, you can develop the key Jedi traits of peacefulness and selflessness.

      – YEARLONG JOURNALING INSPIRED BY THE JEDI PATH: Through a combination of daily journaling, free-writing prompts, list-making, coloring meditations, and other activities, this journal will show you the ways of the Force.

      – GREAT FOR ANY STAR WARS FAN: The perfect gift for any Star Wars fan, this journal will serve as a reminder that the Force is with you, always.

      – FAN-FAVORITE STAR WARS BOOKS: Star Wars: Inner Jedi is the latest book in Insight Editions’ fan favorite Star Wars lineup, which includes Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook, and many more.

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      £14.20

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