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| The Complete Terry-Thomas |
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Robert Ross |
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1-903111-29-3 |
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236x187mm, paperback |
| pages: |
208 |
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April 2002 |
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£15.95 |
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Terry-Thomas, the archetypal English cad in countless classic comedies, comes under Robert Ross's scrutiny in the first complete guide to a comedian equally popular on both sides of the Atlantic.
Ross celebrates Thomas's priceless performances in such films as Blue Murder at St Trinian's, I'm All Right Jack, Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines and Monte Carlo or Bust. The book also examines Thomas's groundbreaking radio work, and reveals how 'T-T' was one of the pioneers of television comedy before finding even broader fame in Hollywood.
Thomas's fascinating and poignant story is illustrated with over a hundred rare illustrations, many seeing print for the first time, and includes a foreword by his cousin and co-star Richard Briers."About bloody time" - Hot Dog magazine
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| A lavish and colourful look inside the make-up studio that created a stunning array of creatures for the acclaimed television series Farscape. This is the perfect companion for fans of the programme which set new standards for TV science fiction. Featuring scores of previously unseen images, exclusive contributions from the show's stars and make-up artists and a foreword by executive producer Brian Henson. |
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One of the most controversial and dynamic filmmakers of recent years, David Fincher has earned critical respect and cult stardom for his challenging, hard-edged and uncompromising movies.
Dark Eye: The Films of David Fincher examines each of the director's feature films in detail, with individual chapters covering Alien 3, Seven, The Game, Fight Club and Panic Room. The book also includes a look forward to Fincher's future projects, such as The Lords of Dogtown, the true-life World War II story Fertig and the science fiction epic Rendezvous with Rama.
Featuring reports from behind-the-scenes and commentary from actors, writers and production staff, Dark Eye also includes extensive material from exclusive interviews with David Fincher. |
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| The Director's Cut |
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Roy Ward Baker |
| ISBN: |
1-903111-02-1 |
| format: |
240x160mm, hardback |
| pages: |
186 |
| published: |
30 March 2000 |
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£19.95 |
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Roy Ward Baker is one of the most consistently accomplished of British film directors. The Director's Cut tells the story of his distinguished career in both film and television.
Rising through the ranks of the thirties London studios as assistant to Alfred Hitchcock and Carol Reed, Baker progressed to directing features after the War. He was soon in demand in Hollywood, directing Marilyn Monroe in Don't Bother to Knock and Robert Ryan in the 3D Western Inferno. On his return to the UK, Baker was unafraid to tackle controversial or off-beat subjects - he directed the German prisoner-of-war movie The One That Got Away, the classic Titanic movie A Night to Remember, and the inter-racial drama Flame in the Streets.
The sixties found Baker active in television, directing episodes of The Saint, The Avengers and The Baron. As the decade progressed, he became one of Hammer Film Productions' leading directors. His prolific association with the studio resulted in such classic films as Quatermass and the Pit, The Vampire Lovers and Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde. The seventies and eighties also saw Baker return to TV, directing the popular drama Minder and the mini-series The Flame Trees of Thika.
Writing from the perspective of six decades in the industry, Roy Ward Baker peppers his memoirs with reflections on the technique of filmmaking, the role of the director, and the ups and downs of working with studios, writers, producers and stars. The book is illustrated with many previously unpublished stills from Baker's own collection. |
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