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Two very different lives… It is 2019 and Lily Jones is living her dream in LA. Sort of. It hasn’t quite turned out as she planned and instead of working as a movie producer, she is cleaning at the prestigious Beverly Hills Hotel. At least she gets to work in the renowned Paul Williams suite, site of the brutal murder of Honey Black 70 years ago, shrouded in rumour and dark glamour. It is 1949 and Honey Black is about to hit the big time. She may have started out a country girl from Hicksville...

With complete access to artwork created over a five-year period, this guide illustrates the creative development of "The Return of the King". It contains over 600 images, from the earliest pencil sketches and conceptual drawings to magnificent paintings, sculptures and digital imagery that shaped the look of the film. Contributing artists include John Howe and Alan Lee, artists who have inspired Peter Jackson's vision of Middle-earth and worked with him to bring the trilogy to the big screen. Pe...

Offering Star Trek fans a pass onto the sound stages where the original series was filmed, this book provides a detailed look at the art of television's most enduring series. Up-close and exhaustive, Star Trek Sketchbook: The Original Series features drawings of the costumes, sets, props, and make-up designs that gave the show its distinctive visual appeal. Color photos & illustrations.

This book is about cowboy Western books and two important Western films, Shane and High Noon. Its focus is on the psychological, social, and cultural significance of Westerns, a narrative genre of major importance in American popular culture. What you will find, as you read this book, is that while the stories may have relatively simple plot lines, compared to classic novels, and are based on certain formulas, their psychological significance and cultural importance is a very complicated matter....

Lara Croft, otherwise known as Tomb Raider, and her master technician, Bryce, have written this technical manual which explores the devices Lara uses as she travels the world uncovering magnificent artefacts.

Published to tie in with a repeat transmission of 32 hour-long episodes of "Thunderbirds" on BBC2, this book traces the history and background of the futuristic series involving puppet heroes such as Jeff Tracy, Brains and Lady Penelope. Their personalities and biographical details are given, together with interviews with key characters and information about the voices behind them. Attention is paid to the functions and features of the Thunderbird machines - and Lady Penelope's pink Rolls-Royce,...

This is a jointly-authored film treatment, found in one of Huxley's old trunks. The story is set in the 1920s and involves a ranch worker who has the power to heal with his hands.

"The Star Trek: The Next Generation (R) Companion" is the complete guide to the series that brought " "Star Trek" (R)" (R) back to television for seven extremely successful seasons. Episode-by-episode summaries, credits, and behind-the-scenes notes that shed intriguing light on the production of the show. This edition is updated to include information on the film "Star Trek Generations." Indexed by episode number, by writer, guest stars, and directors, it's the one book that brings all this in...

For five series The X-Files has captivated viewers with its fascinating storylines, visual creativity and superb characterizations. This is the fourth illustrated episode guide to go behind the scenes of Chris Carter’s acclaimed drama. This comprehensive and authoritative episode guide includes: Over 250 photographs – including eight pages of full-colour photos – of Mulder, Scully and the most evocative images from every episode Richly detailed synopses for every sh...

"He's no angel" "For a hundred years I offered an ugly death to everyone I met, and did it with a song in my heart.... You have no idea what its like to have done the the things I've done, and to care." "-- Angel" Angel, the handsome vampire with a soul, captured Buffy the Vampire Slayer's heart during their stormy, star-crossed relationship. Invite him into your home with this posterbook featuring official, full-color photos. David Boreanaz's thoughts on the character, and quotes from...

Just saying the words "Star Wars" evokes images of whooshing light sabers, Luke Skywalker's landspeeder racing above the sand, and epic battles between the forces of good and evil that take place in the farthest reaches of space. "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" explores how George Lucas's incredible use of science and technology may have presaged-and at times directly influenced-the future of life on Earth and beyond. From commercial space flight and super-speed trains that levitat...