Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation
In this new scrapbook Avatar: The Last Airbender's beloved character Uncle Iroh shares his memories and mementos with Prince Zuko. In Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation, discover long-kept secrets carried by Uncle Iroh as he records his stories for Prince Zuko. Read letters from family, friends, and more in this special collection of mementos and keepsakes. Iroh has held many roles in his long life, including crown prince of the Fire Nation, mentor to Prince Zuko, and ally of Avatar Aang. In the peace following the end of the Hundred Year War, Iroh has compiled many thoughts, memories, artifacts, and stories from his long life to share with Prince Zuko. Filled with amazing removable mementos from Iroh, Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation presents an exclusive look into one of the series' most-loved characters.
Rick and Morty Book of Gadgets and Inventions
A must have for fans, this official illustrated guide features a unique look at all the gadgets and inventions created by Rick Sanchez from Adult Swim's Emmy-winning show Rick and Morty. Dive into this one-of-a-kind guide that explores and explains all the inventions, gadgets, and machines -- not just the ones with a sci-fi word added to it -- that Rick and Morty have encountered on their mind-blowing adventures! In the Book of Gadgets and Inventions, author Robb Pearlman explores the science and backstories as well as includes humorous how-to instructions for of all the gadgets and gizmos from all three seasons of Rick and Morty, breaking them into seven themed-categories including items like: Body and Mind: Anatomy Park, Mindblower Helmet, and Pickle SerumInterdimensional Power & Travel: Interdimensional Cable, Interdimensional Goggles, and Microverse BatteryWeapons, Guns & Suits: Concentrated Dark Matter, Groin System 6000, Rat Suit, and Suicide MachineShips, Machines & Boxes: Curse Purge Scanner, Demonic Alien Containment Box, Detox Machine, and Science MicrowaveRobots & Clones: Butter Robot, Drones, Tiny Rick, and Toxic Rick and Morty Extracurricular Gadgets & Inventions: Alien Vaccum, Beth's Toys, Ovenless Brownies, Time Stabilizing Collar, True Level, and Wishing PortalInterdimensional Gadgets & Science: Brainalyzer Helmet, Conroy, Gwendolyn, Meeseeks Box, Plubus, Roy: A Life Well Lived, and Zigerion Simulation ChamberWith full-color illustrations, concept art, "Rick Facts" sidebars, episode references, and handwritten notes from Rick and Morty throughout, Book of Gadgets and Inventions is a truly unique and must-have guide for fans of one of the most bizarre and beloved animated shows on television.
The Art Of The Story-Teller
The art of the story-teller examines the craft of storytelling, highlighting its role in nurturing imagination, engagement, and learning among children. The book begins with a preface emphasizing the author's skill in blending insight with practical guidance, framing storytelling as both an art and an educational tool. Early sections explore the elements that make narratives compelling, such as expressive delivery, pacing, and the use of imagery and emotion to capture attention. Drawing on experiences from Britain and America, the text offers reflections on common challenges, including sustaining interest, avoiding monotony, and tailoring stories to different audiences. Rather than focusing on individual tales, the work emphasizes how preparation, presence, and understanding of structure shape the listener's experience. Through its combination of instruction, observation, and reflection, the book provides strategies for educators and narrators to enhance the effectiveness of their storytelling, illustrating how careful attention to technique can transform simple narratives into memorable, impactful experiences that educate and inspire young minds.
The Rose In The Ring
The rose in the ring unfolds as a story of escape resilience and transformation set within a world defined by spectacle uncertainty and hidden loyalties. The narrative centers on a young man forced into flight by injustice seeking safety while burdened by fear and mistrust. His journey leads him into an environment where illusion and performance mask deeply human struggles. Within this transient community danger and protection exist side by side creating an uneasy balance between exposure and belonging. The contrast between pursuit and refuge shapes the emotional core of the story emphasizing how compassion can emerge in unlikely places. Trust is built slowly through shared risk and quiet understanding rather than promises. The circus setting becomes a symbol of both concealment and truth where identity is fluid and survival depends on cooperation. As tension grows the story reflects on honor loyalty and self-discovery suggesting that redemption often arises through endurance empathy and collective strength rather than confrontation alone.
Scripted Spontaneity!
Scripted Spontaneity by Jacques Lord is the author's effort to capture and share his personal contributions to classic sleight-of-hand magic. The intended audience are magicians with minimum intermediate skills.
The Actor's Book of Scenes
Need to keep your audition skills in top form between acting jobs? We all do.The Actor's Book of Scenes is a collection of fifty original comedy and drama scenes for working actors. The book is intended to assist actors, aspiring actors, and their teachers, coaches, and university instructors by providing realistic, fast-paced, conversational dialogues that mirror the type of material students will encounter in professional level auditions for film, television, theater, commercial and hosting projects with directors, casting directors and talent agents in the real world. With a variety of characters, choices, and conflicts, these easy-to-memorize and perform scripts help actors develop clarity, authenticity, and adaptability while making bold performance choices. A must-have resource for building confidence and craft in any acting class or workshop.The scenes are all original and never-before seen by audiences. They cover a diverse array of styles, topics, and tone, and can be performed by adult actors of any age and gender. They are easily adaptable to actors' unique personal circumstances and styles, and written by an industry insider with extensive experience in the real world Hollywood and New York trenches--and longtime voting member of the National Television Academy, the organization the produces the Emmy Awards each year. Recommended for both student and professional actors for use in scene study classes and workshops, this collection of new and engaging scenes offers myriad ways to explore the human condition in all its complexity and nuance..The fifty selections run the gamut from searing real-life dramas to playful, lighthearted and absurdist comedies; from scenes of sobering realism to ones that willfully and wantonly upend theatrical customs and conventions, offering actors a wide range of opportunities to hone their craft and showcase their unique talents.Whether a professional or student actor, you'll find this book an invaluable addition to your acting toolbox.
Chekhov Restored
For the first time in English, this edition seamlessly restores around 800 of the 2,000 lines excised from Anton Chekhov's plays directly into the text, rather than relegating them to footnotes or appendices. These lines were removed by censors, magazine editors, and theatre practitioners of Chekhov's own era. At the time there was a rationale for such cuts; today, however, they seem unnecessary, irrelevant, and at times even baffling.
Circus Rebels
A behind-the-scenes look into the rise of a renowned modern Welsh circus.What's it really like to run away with a modern circus? Cardiff, Wales, 1983. A bunch of university dropouts and unemployed hippies find themselves united by two things: a talent for juggling and their hatred of Thatcher's Britain. They decide it might be fun to juggle their way out of the rat race by founding a circus, which they call "NoFit State." How does this group grow from its lowly origins as buskers on the city streets to become one of the most admired and respected contemporary circuses in the world? Stephen Glascoe, a member of NoFit State's amateur community group "Splott State Circus," takes us behind the scenes of the dramas, stresses, and joys of a radical modern circus. Based on in-depth interviews with the founders of the circus and many others who have been part of its history, Circus Rebels charts the challenges and triumphs of underdogs turned Welsh creative powerhouse.
Barcelona
Barcelona entwines two partners, four friends, through poignant moments based around a comma of memories both fond and harrowing. A broken timeline of their past leads to the reasoning behind Viaan, an artist struggling with a life limiting illness, tethered and unhinged relationship with her abusive partner Cole; and Byron and Jane's passionately honest and intimate connection. Each character reveals history, perceptions, and restraints placed on themselves and those around them that simultaneously effect and destroy how they live and love each other, rupturing each individual's relentless desire for freedom.
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Auteurs, acteurs, spectateurs
A velvet curtain rises in Belle ?poque Paris, and the electric hush of anticipation ripples through the audience-both a snapshot in time and an invitation to enter the living heart of French theatre. Within these pages, the pulse of dramatic literature analysis beats alongside the laughter and longing of playwrights, actors, and the ever-watchful eyes of their spectators. This collection of essays, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, restores a lost dialogue between stage and society, offering a vibrant panorama of theatre history in France at the dawn of the twentieth century. Here, the world of performance and spectatorship is dissected with wit, curiosity, and an intimacy born of deep immersion. The book explores the shifting roles of auteurs and actors, drawing subtle comparisons to contemporaries such as Georges Courteline, and illuminates the intricate dance between those who create and those who watch. Each essay is steeped in the intellectual ferment of early 20th century Paris, where the boundaries between art and life blur, and the theatre becomes a crucible for social change and aesthetic innovation. For students of French literature and those seeking a theatre studies reference that transcends the merely academic, this restored edition is both a window and a mirror: it reflects the passions of its era while inviting modern readers to reconsider the perennial questions of performance, meaning, and cultural identity. Beyond its scholarly value, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today's and future generations. Lovers of French literary classics and casual readers alike will find themselves drawn into a world where the stage is both a battlefield and a sanctuary, and where every spectator is, in some sense, an actor too.
WellSpring
Creativity is a gift from God, yet many creatives are quietly discouragedalong the way. Seasons of doubt, comparison, grief, and waiting can leaveeven the most passionate hearts feeling dry.WellSpring offers 21 devotions designed to encourage, equip, and refreshChristian creatives at every stage of their journey. Rooted in Scripture andshaped by lived experience, this devotional speaks honestly to thechallenges creatives face while gently pointing back to God as the trueSource.Inside, you'll explore what it means to trust Jesus in seasons of silence, heal from wounds interrupting creativity, remain faithful when the pathahead feels uncertain, what it means to create as an offering, and more.Each devotion includes prayer and space for reflection, inviting you to listenfor the Holy Spirit's leading and respond with revelation.Whether your creativity feels vibrant or weary, WellSpring reminds you thatChrist is with you and desires others to draw near to Him through the giftsHe has placed in your hands.This book is your invitation to lean in and sit with the Lord, letting yourcreative life flow from the Living Water that never runs dry.
Ferris Bueller...You're My Hero
Ferris Bueller...You're My Hero is the definitive behind-the-scenes look at one of the most beloved comedies of all time: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Author Jason Klamm takes readers inside John Hughes' creative hot streak--fresh off Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club--as teen angst gave way to slapstick humor, surreal storytelling, and a hero who knew exactly where the camera was. As Ferris Bueller's Day Off celebrates its 40th anniversary, go behind the scenes as Hughes shot over a million feet of film before the movie was even halfway finished, navigated studio panic, and turned controlled chaos into cinematic magic. Built from 125 new, exclusive interviews, this all-access account features candid stories from Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Cindy Pickett, James Hughes (John's son), producers, soundtrack musicians, parade attendees, museum staff, high-school actors--even the legendary school-bus Gummy Bear Girl ("They've been in my pocket. They're real warm and soft"). Additional Hughes alumni, including Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy, weigh in on the lasting impact of the film and its creator. Featuring never-before-seen photos and unforgettable on-set stories, this book reveals how Ferris Bueller's Day Off broke the rules, bent reality, and turned skipping school into a masterclass in rebellion for an entire generation.
Developing 007
THIS VOLUME INCLUDES OVERVIEWS OF IAN FLEMING'S LAST SEVEN 007 NOVELS INCLUDING FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, THUNDERBALL, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, OCTOPUSSY AND THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS PLUS THEIR CORRESPONDING FILM ADAPTATIONSSince his debut on the paperback rack in 1953, Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 has become a staple of pop culture. However, fans of the films far outnumber readers of Fleming's original novels, which is a shame. If you've ever wondered how closely the films followed the books they are based on, this is the tome for you as it charts the writing process of the novels and the screenplays. In the final 007 stories, you'll see Bond stalk Blofeld through his Garden of Death, get amnesia, try to assassinate M, and shoot it out with Scaramanga in the swamps of Jamaica with Felix Leiter. In discarded screenplays, you'll see 007 join the USO to find stolen atomic bombs, face off with rival agent 009, dismantle a radical SPECTRE upstart hellbent on nothing but anarchy, and thwart Max Zorin's scheme to destroy Silicon Valley via Halley's Comet. Lastly, in addition to EON's classic Ian Fleming adaptations, this book also charts the complicated co-production of Thunderball (1965) and Sean Connery's return to the role of James Bond for Never Say Never Again (1983).
The Tudor Theatre
A vivid history of England's golden age of theatre, exploring its poets, actors, and enduring cultural impact.In 1576, a young man could have attended the first performance at The Theatre, newly-built by James Burbage, the first arena exclusively dedicated to the drama in England since Roman times. Sixty-years later, as a very old man, he could have attended the last performance at the Globe Theatre before its summary closure by the Puritans. The two dates represent the beginning and the end of the golden age of English theatre. In this book, Nicholas Fogg recounts the epic and often tumultuous story of those years - the great poets and actors, the rivalries, personalities, hostility and panache that contributed to a monumental era, going beyond such household words as Shakespeare, Marlowe, Burbage, Alleyn and Jonson to the lesser-known who also made their vital contribution to the world that was the stage, which ranged from the humble provincial inn yard of the touring company to the sumptuous royal palace. Yet it was at heart a popular theatre, created by the people for the people, reflecting the vital breath of its times and continuing to speak to us today: a story which involves us all because it represents the universal drama in which we all play our many parts.
God's Fools
Comedians play a complicated role in modern culture. They get up on public stages to talk about nothing in particular, with no expertise. They go out of their way to put their flaws, failures, and shabbiness on display. They break social taboos and orchestrate their own persecution. And through it all, they seem to be touched with a kind of spiritual charisma. Sometimes they seem like prophets, speaking truths that no one else would dare. Sometimes they seem like children, wide-eyed and innocent. We can't stop listening to what they have to say. In God's Fools, Jason Crawford tells the stories of these strange figures. He ranges over a motley crew of modern comedians, from the pioneers of early cinema to the provocateurs of contemporary stand-up. But he also follows the story of the comedian further back, into a surprising history of holy fools, wild prophets, and mischief-making saints. In his account, comic performers from Charlie Chaplin to the present mingle with older figures like Francis of Assisi, Symeon the Fool, the laughing martyrs Perpetua, Lawrence, and Akiva, and the weird hermit Thecla of Iconium. As he uncovers the through-lines that connect these ancient lives to the world of modern comedy, Crawford asks how comedians still fashion themselves as prophetic and sacred characters. He explores the things comedy shares with sacred experience: how jokes are like prophecies, and how comic resolutions are like apocalyptic visions. And he finds new ways of understanding the power of comedy in our own moment.
Disney/Pixar the Art of Hoppers
This stunning book showcases the art, behind-the-scenes details, and making of the Disney and Pixar animated film Hoppers. The next in the fan-favorite, collectible Disney and Pixar Art of series, The Art of Hoppers 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 with the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. This book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, film buffs, and fans. (c) 2026 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved. EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT ANIMATION FILMMAKING: Fans will want to delve into and explore this 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 is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney and Pixar. Add The Art of Hoppers to the shelf with other bestselling books like The Art of Elemental, The Art of Turning Red, and The Art of Inside Out 2. Perfect for: Animators and animation students Disney and Pixar fans of all ages Cinephiles and movie buffs Pop culture enthusiasts and historians Families that love watching Disney and Pixar films together
Leave Yourself Alone
​Leave Yourself Alone: Zen and the Art of Acting is an examination of acting that focuses on the spiritual aspects of the actor's journey. Chris Fields combines his extensive experience as director, actor and teacher with insights gained from years of Zen practice, sharing the discoveries he's made about the uncanny and profound similarities between acting and Buddhism. Leave Yourself Alone: Zen and the Art of Acing reveals that what actors are engaged in is beyond the craft, that acting is, in fact, a spiritual pursuit. Chris Fields is a Los Angeles-based director, teacher, and actor who is currently the Artistic Director of the award-winning Echo Theater Company, which he founded in 1996. Most recently, he produced How It's Gon' Be, Crabs in a Bucket, and The Thin Place as well as directing the critically acclaimed world premieres of Jessica Goldberg's Babe and Erik Patterson's Handjob as well as Branden Jacob-Jenkins' Gloria, for which he won the Stage Raw Award. He won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Direction for the world premiere production of Tommy Smith's Firemen as well as winning the LA Weekly Award for best Comedy Direction for his production of Gary Lennon's A Family Thing. He also appeared in the critically acclaimed and Ovation nominated Los Angeles premiere of Marc Schultz' Everything Will Be Different and produced the world premiere production of Wirehead for The Echo which was nominated for seven LA Weekly Awards.
Poker!
Poker! by Zora Neale Hurston is a lively short play that captures the energy, wit, and social dynamics of African American community life. Centered around a poker game, the drama unfolds through sharp dialogue, humor, and conflict, revealing themes of competition, pride, gender roles, and interpersonal tension.Hurston's mastery of vernacular speech and folk expression brings authenticity and vitality to the stage, transforming an ordinary social gathering into a vivid theatrical moment. The play reflects Hurston's broader commitment to preserving Black oral culture and everyday experiences through dramatic form.This work is ideal for readers, students, and performers interested in African American theater, folk drama, Harlem Renaissance literature, and character-driven stage works.
Riley Poole's Book Of Secrets
Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters"Someone did something in history and had fun. Great. Wonderful."This is how National Treasure (2004) fan-favorite character Riley Poole feels about oft-repeated stories of the distant past: dismissive and uninspired. Poole clearly gravitates toward lesser-known tales from history-the kind typically missing from high school classrooms.In this book, franchise expert Aubrey Paris explores historical mysteries capable of piquing the interest of Poole and his fellow enthusiasts of myths that could be true. Paris pairs well-publicized tales (Roanoke colony, Salem witches) with lesser-known events (Mecklenburg Declaration, Blair House) and surprising real-world topics plucked straight from the films' scripts (Templar treasure, president's book), offering the latest historical interpretations while examining myriad questions that inevitably remain. The resulting unofficial, unauthorized National Treasure history book will capture the imaginations of even the most skeptical students of the past-including Riley Poole himself-while inviting an enticing thought: How might Poole's niche knowledge of the unexplained contribute to National Treasure's future storylines?Aubrey R. Paris, PhD, is the cofounder and cocreator of National Treasure Hunt, the podcast, book, and tour offering an interdisciplinary analysis of the National Treasure film franchise. Her cast and creative team interviews have broken National Treasure news that has been covered by global media outlets, and she has engaged live audiences at venues ranging from the US National Archives to the Library of Congress and more.
The Cambridge Footlights
In the league table of the funniest universities in the world, Cambridge wears the crown. Home of Britain's oldest student sketch comedy troupe, the Cambridge Footlights, it has been a veritable conveyor belt of comic talent that's been rolling for more than a century. From Monty Python, The Goodies and Not the Nine O'Clock News to Peep Show, QI and The Great British Bake-Off, its alumni are behind many of the shows that have entertained since the 1960s to today. This book tells the story of the Footlights, chronicling its evolution from its creation in the 1880s to the present. The Footlights has long been a potential portal to fame: talent scouts, especially from the BBC, were in the habit of coming up to Cambridge on the lookout for comedy writers and material. This book traces the journeys of its most distinguished alumni, including Germaine Greer, John Cleese, Douglas Adams, Peter Cook, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Miriam Margolyes, Emma Thompson, Richard Ayoade, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins, among many others. Featuring interviews with numerous former Footlights alumni, and accounts of routines and revues, it vividly captures the desire of each successive intake to make their comic mark. Through examining the impact of the Footlights on British popular culture and comedy over the last 60 years, it demonstrates how its farces, musical comedies, pantomimes and the famous May Week revues have both reflected the tastes of the times and served as a 'nursery' for generations of comic writers and performers. In the world of comedy, it is a unique institution.
The Actor's Algorithm
Clear. Grounded. Revolutionary.The Actor's Algorithm transforms how actors train and perform by integrating discoveries from neuroscience into every step of the craft. Most acting books rely on outdated methods and metaphors that can leave performers confused. This book breaks the mold by introducing a practical, brain-based system that demystifies behavior, memory, and performance. In this book, you'll learn how to: Create real, character-specific memories using neuroscience-based memory induction techniques. Translate complex emotional cues into specific behaviors using the theory of constructed emotion. Use brain-based script analysis to decode what your character truly means--not just what they say. Prepare for scenes more effectively using step-by-step cognitive techniques rooted in how the brain works. Speak confidently about your craft--without falling back on outdated language or abstract acting jargon. Whether you're a student actor, a working professional, or an acting teacher, this book gives you a clear system that reflects how people actually think, feel, and behave--on stage and in life. Includes QR code access to exclusive bonus content: audio memory inductions, downloadable worksheets, and more.
The Actor's Algorithm
Clear. Grounded. Revolutionary.The Actor's Algorithm transforms how actors train and perform by integrating discoveries from neuroscience into every step of the craft. Most acting books rely on outdated methods and metaphors that can leave performers confused. This book breaks the mold by introducing a practical, brain-based system that demystifies behavior, memory, and performance. In this book, you'll learn how to: Create real, character-specific memories using neuroscience-based memory induction techniques. Translate complex emotional cues into specific behaviors using the theory of constructed emotion. Use brain-based script analysis to decode what your character truly means--not just what they say. Prepare for scenes more effectively using step-by-step cognitive techniques rooted in how the brain works. Speak confidently about your craft--without falling back on outdated language or abstract acting jargon. Whether you're a student actor, a working professional, or an acting teacher, this book gives you a clear system that reflects how people actually think, feel, and behave--on stage and in life. Includes QR code access to exclusive bonus content: audio memory inductions, downloadable worksheets, and more.
AD Nauseam
EXPANDED EDITION, NOW IN PAPERBACK! As featured in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fangoria, and more.Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Michael Gingold became obsessed with horror movies, and his love of the genre led him to become a Fangoria writer and editor for over 30 years, as well as a contributor to Rue Morgue and others. But before all that, he took his scissors to local newspapers, collecting countless ads for horror movies, big and small.Ad Nauseam: Newsprint Nightmares from the '70s and '80s is a year-by-year deep dive into the Gingold archive, with more than 700 ads! Within these pages you'll see rare alternate art for film franchises such as Halloween, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Child's Play, Jaws, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Exorcist. You'll also revel in oddities including Invasion of the Blood Farmers, Psycho from Texas, Dracula Blows His Cool, Zombie Island Massacre, Twitch of the Death Nerve, and many more.Gingold also provides personal recollections and commentary, and unearths vintage reviews to reveal what critics of the time were saying about these films.Steel yourselves, genre junkies: Ad Nauseam is an unmatched journey into the wild world of 1970s and 1980s horror movies!Also available: Ad Nauseam II: Newsprint Nightmares from the 1990s and 2000s and Ad Astra: 20 Years of Newspaper Ads For Sci-Fi & Fantasy Films (the 1980s and 1990s).
Battlestar Galactica
A definitive companion exploring the original 1978-1979 Battlestar Galactica, its episodes, mythology, and cultural impact.Few television science fiction series have had the enduring appeal of the original, late 1970s Battlestar Galactica. Despite lasting only one season (1978-1979), almost half a century later Battlestar remains a cultural touchstone and major influence on genre productions in a variety of media. For all its popularity, however, Battlestar remains a largely unstudied series, with relatively few resources available for those interested in learning more about the show, including both its development and its afterlife.This companion is the definitive resource for fans of the series. It contains all the essential facts that fans would expect, such as plot and other details of each episode, but uniquely also explores the scholarly and philosophical influences on the series. Battlestar Galactica borrows extensively from classical mythology and biblical sources, as well as from myths and folklore associated with nation-building and the timeless wonder of travel stories. In many regards, Battlestar is nothing less than an Aeneid in outer space, telling the story of how an exiled, defeated people seeks a return to their ancestral home, surmounting countless perils along the way. Fratantuono brings his expertise in classical mythology and ancient history to bear on the series.There are new interviews with stars Dirk Benedict (Lt. Starbuck) and Cathey Paine (the voice of Galactica's computer, C.O.R.A). Comprehensive information is provided on series merchandise, a concise overview of the short-lived Galactica, 1980), and the connection of the series to Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. There is no comparable guide available.
The Trinity Acting Method
ACT WITH TRUTH. PREPARE WITH CLARITY. APPLY WITH CONSISTENCY. In a screen acting industry that demands fast turnarounds and bold, truthful performances, actors need a reliable process. That's why award-winning coach Matt Zina developed The Trinity Acting Method. This unique system-built on three core pillars: preparation, method and application-has helped actors at every level go on to land roles in major TV dramas, films and streaming series. Through preparation, actors learn how to mine the script for evidence and fully honour the writer's intention. In Method they transform that work into genuine physical and emotional readiness. And in Application, they deliver connected, consistent performances that live and breathe on camera. No fluff. No pretence. Just the tools needed to build performances that stand out for the right reasons. Whether you're new to acting or already working professionally, The Trinity Acting Method will change the way you approach every role-from first read to final take.
The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class (Second Edition)
"A realist with a sense of humor, Chasse is both stringent and encouraging as she covers every aspect of creating a successful production." --Booklist starred review How to Make and Distribute a Documentary without Losing Your Mind or Going Broke Documentary filmmaking requires more than just a passion for the subject--whether it be one's personal story or that of someone else, a historical event or a startling discovery, a political movement or a heinous crime. Making a documentary and getting it in front of an audience requires determination, careful planning, money, and a strong production team. With over thirty years of experience in filmmaking, author Betsy Chasse mentors readers every step of the way with a down-to-earth approach and invaluable advice. Chapters cover topics such as: Choosing a SubjectDeveloping a Business PlanSecuring Financial BackingAssembling a Production TeamNailing Interviews and Shooting B-RollGetting through Post-ProductionDistributing and Marketing the FilmThe new edition enhances the well-regarded original title to adapt to the quick-changing media landscape, with all-new sections on updating revenue models for streaming, making the most of self-distribution and festivals, creating an algorithm-friendly marketing strategy, building your personal brand, and using AI tools thoughtfully. Both novices and experienced filmmakers will benefit from this all-inclusive guide. With the right knowledge, persistence, and The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class in their camera bags, readers will not only turn their visions into reality, they'll be able to share the results with others and navigate the process with confidence.
Tourmalin's Time Cheques
Tourmalin's Time Cheques is a light hearted exploration of time, love, and personal dilemmas through the story of a timid man caught between duty and desire. While returning by ship from a distant land, he struggles with doubts about loyalty in his engagement and the allure of temptation. His uncertainty deepens when he learns of an extraordinary system that allows individuals to deposit spare time and later withdraw it, as though drawing from a bank. This curious arrangement offers him the chance to relive moments and indulge in experiences without apparent consequence, yet it also complicates his reflections on commitment, honesty, and relationships. Through his comical hesitations and whimsical adventures, the narrative delves into the tension between romantic obligations and fleeting attractions. Blending humor with a fantastical premise, the tale uses the idea of time banking as both a playful conceit and a metaphor for how people value moments, fidelity, and choices. The result is a witty narrative that entertains while provoking thought about the meaning of time and devotion.
Misalliance
Misalliance presents a lively social comedy that unfolds within a prosperous household where contrasting ideals of love, marriage, and independence collide. The story centers on a prosperous family enjoying a quiet weekend that quickly turns into a battle of wits and perspectives when guests with conflicting beliefs arrive. Through spirited exchanges and ironic situations, the play examines ideas of class privilege, gender expectations, and personal freedom. As conversations reveal insecurities and ambitions, each individual confronts their own limitations within the social order. The arrival of unexpected visitors, including one quite literally falling from the sky, disrupts conventional harmony and forces everyone to reconsider their assumptions about propriety and affection. What begins as light banter evolves into an examination of how society defines worth, compatibility, and courage in human connection. With its layered humor and philosophical undertones, the play offers a vivid commentary on shifting social values and the uneasy tension between tradition and self-determination.
Divinas Palabras
In the heart of the early 20th century Spanish countryside, a world unfolds where the grotesque and the sublime dance in tragicomedy. A rural drama that probes the depths of the human condition, it captivates with its blend of social satire and moral dilemmas, reflecting the timeless struggles that continue to resonate today. Once lost to the sands of time, this masterpiece was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. As theatre enthusiasts and classic literature students delve into its pages, they will find echoes of the profound themes explored by luminaries like Federico Garc穩a Lorca and Miguel de Unamuno. The narrative's vivid portrayal of village life and its biting commentary on societal norms offer a rich tapestry of Spanish literature that is both a reflection and a critique of its era. This edition has been meticulously restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that its cultural significance endures. It is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting readers to explore the nuances of a society caught between tradition and change. Whether you are a casual reader or a discerning collector, this work promises an engaging journey through the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of storytelling.
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Volume I) & the Star Wars Legacy (Volume II)
A two-volume, 800-page, deluxe slipcased celebration of Academy Award-winning artist and designer Doug Chiang, LucasFilm's senior vice president and executive design director One of the most influential figures in crafting the visual language of Star Wars, Doug Chiang first joined forces with Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and has supervised or contributed to the visuals for Attack of the Clones, The Force Awakens, Galaxy's Edge, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Rise of Skywalker, and the Disney+ Star Wars television series The Mandalorian. Chiang's impact on Star Wars, documented in full in the Star Wars Legacy volume of this monumental monograph, cannot be overstated. From the Naboo N-1 Starfighter to the iconic podracers and innumerable ships, droids, and creatures in between, no one person has had a greater hand in guiding the look and feel of Star Wars since Ralph McQuarrie. The companion volume in this set, The Cinematic Legacy, is dedicated to Chiang's work prior to his arrival at Lucasfilm and showcases his early work, from student films and commercial work to working at Industrial Light & Magic and creating designs for Back to the Future Part II, Alien 3, T2: Judgment Day, Death Becomes Her, Spawn, The Mask, and Jumanji, among others. Chiang also spent time at Image Movers Digital, where he pushed the boundaries of visual effects with contributions to The Polar Express, Beowulf, and War of the Worlds. Chiang's incredible imagination also expands into his personal work with Robota, a passion project of massive scale whose wide array of creatures, droids, ships, and far-off planets serve as the culmination of his influences and interests. In a career spanning five decades, Chiang has closely collaborated with legendary directors including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, James Cameron, and the Wachowskis, all of which are celebrated in this deluxe two-volume package.
The Pocket Rom-Com Movies
Explore 50 beloved rom-com films, from their unforgettable stories to the iconic stars who brought them to life.Celebrate the charm, humor, and heart of romantic comedies with this delightful pocket guide to 50 iconic films that have defined the genre. Uncover fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia, memorable quotes, and surprising facts about the stars, directors, and writers who brought these stories to life. Packed with insights into the cultural impact, enduring appeal, and heartwarming themes of these beloved films, this book is a heartfelt celebration of love, laughter, and the power of a great story. Perfect for hopeless romantics, film buffs, or anyone who just can't resist a happy ending, this pocketbook makes an ideal gift or companion for rom-com enthusiasts everywhere. Gemini Pockets From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
The Trinity Acting Method
ACT WITH TRUTH. PREPARE WITH CLARITY. APPLY WITH CONSISTENCY. In a screen acting industry that demands fast turnarounds and bold, truthful performances, actors need a reliable process. That's why award-winning coach Matt Zina developed The Trinity Acting Method. This unique system-built on three core pillars: preparation, method and application-has helped actors at every level go on to land roles in major TV dramas, films and streaming series. Through preparation, actors learn how to mine the script for evidence and fully honour the writer's intention. In Method they transform that work into genuine physical and emotional readiness. And in Application, they deliver connected, consistent performances that live and breathe on camera. No fluff. No pretence. Just the tools needed to build performances that stand out for the right reasons. Whether you're new to acting or already working professionally, The Trinity Acting Method will change the way you approach every role-from first read to final take.
Behind the Mirror
A USA TODAY BESTSELLERA look inside the TV show that watches you backIn a house designed for manipulation, paranoia, and power plays, sixteen strangers are cut off from the outside world--watched every second by cameras, judged by millions.Welcome to Big Brother. A show ahead of its time, it was once dismissed as fluff television. Now this voyeuristic reality show has quietly become a cultural juggernaut, capturing the rawest truths of human behavior while building an intense, obsessive fanbase along the way. But what are the costs of turning human lives into entertainment? What kind of psychological toll does it take to be put in isolation, under constant surveillance, in a perpetual state of suspicion? And what does it say about us as a society that we love to watch it unfold? Behind the Mirror: Inside the World of Big Brother peels back the layers of the historic franchise and dives deep into the game that never sleeps. Through years of live footage, online discourse, and controversial castings, this eye-opening book unpacks how Big Brother has shaped and exposed societal dynamics around race, gender, identity, power, and surveillance. It's the story of a show that thrives in chaos and reveals a reflection of us all--ambitious, flawed, strategic, and deeply human. Whether you're a diehard fan or an unimpressed skeptic, Behind the Mirror will challenge what you thought you knew about reality TV. Because if you think Big Brother is just a game, you haven't been paying attention.
Making Rent
From the musical director of Rent comes a thirtieth-anniversary account of how Broadway's iconic grunge rock show and its music were made and how they would forever reshape musical theater. Thirty years after Rent, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock opera, opened on Broadway, you would be hard-pressed to find a musical theater fan who doesn't know at least some of the show's iconic tunes by heart. "Take Me or Leave Me," "Light My Candle," "La Vie Boheme," and the ubiquitous "Seasons of Love" revolutionized the kind of music heard on the Broadway stage. Much of the impact comes from the show's musical style, a singular blend of grunge rock, power pop, gospel, and R & B that was brought to life by the show's onstage band, headed by the legendary musical director Tim Weil. From his first day as audition accompanist through his elevation to musical director, Weil was a critical collaborator with Larson in developing Rent's unique sound. And when, on the eve of the company's first public performance, Larson died unexpectedly, Weil was there to finesse a still-unfinished show into the musical Larson had long dreamed of. Making Rent reveals how the music that has shaped generations of new American musicals grew out of Weil and Larson's intimate partnership and how, for the six years he worked Rent's Broadway run, Weil endeavored to preserve Larson's musical vision. Previously untold stories about some of the show's most iconic moments, accompanied by behind-the-scenes photos, capture the energy, ingenuity, and passion of Rent's company and creators while providing a unique level of insight into just how collaborative and innovative a process making Rent was and why it has had such a lasting impact on musical theater and fans the world over.
50 Secrets Nobody Tells You in Hollywood
Have you ever thought about becoming a professional actor? Well, here's 50 Secrets nobody tells you in this highly competitive industry.50 Secrets Nobody Tells You in Hollywood weaves together insider knowledge with practical examples and motivational quotes to provide essential guidance for individuals embarking on an acting career. Practical advice, mentorship, and tough love steer readers through the challenges of the entertainment industry, offering wisdom on navigating red flags, highlighting best practices, and emphasizing the importance of self-care.Consider 50 Secrets the actor's personal empowerment tool, filtering out the noise and allowing them to remain resolutely focused on their most meaningful goals. For actors thinking of moving to Hollywood, and for those already here, this book will save you a lot of headaches and heartache. Appendices include suggestions for younger actors (20s and 30s), suggestions for older actors (40s, 50s and beyond), suggestions for acting teachers and coaches to incorporate this material, and discussion questions and ideas for practical application in the real world.
Welcome to the Family
An exclusive look inside the surprising history and contentious future of Hollywood's most unlikely blockbuster--the Fast & Furious franchise--a series that uncannily anticipated the shifting currents of pop culture while changing the business of global entertainment at the same time. What do Miami drug traffickers, bloodthirsty Yakuza warriors, Corona-soaked backyard BBQs, Dame Helen Mirren, and a duct-taped 1984 Pontiac Fiero-turned-rocket-fueled spaceship have in common? They are all essential elements of the ever-expanding, logic- and laws-of-physics-defying Fast & Furious universe: the most entertaining, outlandish, and secretly genius Hollywood creation that everyone has taken for granted - until now. Through an escalating series of high-risk maneuvers - from synapse-stretching stunts to timeline-bending narratives to explosive PR wars between the biggest, baddest, baldest egos in showbiz - the Fast family (and it is a family above all else) has redefined the art and commerce of popcorn moviemaking. And the gang did it all while staring down the kind of monumental, soul-rattling challenges - the death of a star, the upheaval of an industry - that would have crushed the speed and spirit of any other filmmaking team. An unauthorized journey into the makings of a cinematic saga unlike any other, Welcome to the Family exposes the stranger-than-fan-fiction journey of the franchise from the ground up. Through rigorous behind-the-scenes reporting and incisive cultural commentary, writer Barry Hertz's ride-or-die epic details every single twist and turn of Fast & Furious drama, a quarter mile at a time. By the end, you will believe a car can fly.
Bela Lugosi and the Monogram Nine
BETWEEN 1941 AND 1944, BELA LUGOSI starred in a series of low-budget films released by Monogram Pictures. To many viewers at the time and during the decades that followed, the "Monogram Nine" were overacted and underproduced, illogical and incoherent. But their increasing age has recast such condemnations into appropriate praise: in the 21st century, they seem so different not only from modern cinema, but also from Classical Hollywood, enough so as to make the aforementioned deficits into advantages. The entries in the Monogram Nine are bizarre and strange, populated by crazy, larger-than-life characters who exist in wacky, alternative worlds. In nine films, the improbable chases the impossible. This book, in turn, chases them."Gary Rhodes has become my favorite nonfiction author, while the subject of some of his writings, Bela Lugosi, has long been one of my favorite actors. Now Gary has teamed up with co-author Robert Guffey to present, for the first time, a collection of in-depth and insightful essays evaluating those lesser 'classics' that comprise the so-called 'Monogram Nine.' If you are a Lugosi fan and also a fan of old 'B' horror films, you will love this book." - Donald F. Glut, filmmaker, Marvel Comics writer, and author of The Empire Strikes Back novelization"An extraordinary volume. Rhodes and Guffey refract these films through the lens of surrealism, detailed genre study, auteurist-informed close readings, star studies, and vigorous historicism to name a few of the kaleidoscope of methods employed. This book provides a breakthrough model for serious work on films that have to date received very little scholarly attention." - Michael Lee, Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma), editor at the journal Horror Studies
Honey Don't! & Drive-Away Dykes
A double edition containing the screenplays for the movies HONEY DON'T! and DRIVE-AWAY DYKES. HONEY DON'T!No man can HAVE her . . .No woman can HOLD her . . .And no one better PISS HER OFF! DRIVE-AWAY DYKESTheir love can't be named - and can't be stopped!Strap in! Strap on! Dive in! Read on! An F&F double: two Fabers, two authors, two stories - too much! Faber brings you a Honey O'Donahue Mystery PLUS a sizzling story of love on the run.
