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1	Memoirs of a Geisha more books like this by Arthur Golden Summoning up more than 20 years of Japan's most dramatic history, the geisha's story uncovers a hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degradation. It moves from a small fishing village in 1929 to the glamorous and decadent Kyoto of the 30s and on to postwar New York. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.29! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen more books like this by Steven D Katz This international best-seller is filled with visual techniques for filmmakers and screenwriters who want to expand their stylistic knowledge. see all copies from £11.46! new only from £15.02! \| first editions
3	Hitchcock more books like this by Francois Truffaut One is ravished by the density of insights into cinematic questions...Truffaut performed a tour de force of tact in getting this ordinarily guarded man to open up as he had never done before (and never would again)...If the 1967 Hitchcock/Truffaut can now be seen as something of a classic, this revised version is even better. Phillip Lopate The ... see all copies from £6.53! new only from £14.50! \| first editions
4	Kid Stays in the Picture more books like this by Robert Evans The autobiography of Robert Evans, producer of 'The Godfather', 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'Love Story', and whose life story reads like a decadent, insider's Who's Who of Hollywood. see all copies from £2.01! new only from £2.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age more books like this by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus The bible for filmmakers and videographers alike, this handbook highlights the techniques and technologies needed for the digital age. 143 photos. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £11.60!
6	Making Movies more books like this by Sidney Lumet How is a movie made and what exactly does a director do? This book attempts to illuminate every circumstance, internal and external, emotional and technical, involved in the arduous process that culminates in what we see on the big screen. Only the director knows the background to the scenes, behind every passing frame of film, and the complex ... see all copies from £3.72! new only from £9.46! \| first editions
7	On directing film more books like this by David Mamet From his perspective as playwright, screenwriter and director of his own films "House of Games" and "Things Change", David Mamet provides insights into how a film comes to be. He looks at every aspect from directing - from script to cutting room - to reveal the many tasks directors undertake in researching their prime objective: presenting a story ... see all copies from £7.03! new only from £8.87! \| first editions
8	You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again more books like this by Julia Phillips An inside look at the private and public lives of the personalities that shape Hollywood - by the producer of "The Sting", "Taxi Driver" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
9	iMovie 08 & IDVD: The Missing Manual more books like this by David Pogue Whether you consider yourself a pro or a hobbyist, you have to admit that Apple's iMovie 08 and iDVD 08 are amazing right out of the box. Unfortunately, the box doesn't include much of a user's guide, so learning about these applications is another matter. "iMovie 08 & iDVD: The Missing Manual" gets you up to speed on all of the themes, motion ... see all copies from £15.70! new only from £19.93!
10	Directing the Documentary more books like this by Michael Rabiger "Directing the Documentary" is a comprehensive manual that has inspired over 100,000 readers worldwide. If you are interested in making documentary films, everything you need technically and conceptually is here. Filled with practical advice on every stage of production, this is the book you will return to throughout your career. Directing covers ... see all copies from £6.11! new only from £18.34! \| first editions
11 view cover	Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-And-Rock-N-Roll Generation Saved Hollywood more books like this by Peter Biskind In 1969, a low-budget biker movie, "Easy Rider," shocked Hollywood with its stunning success. An unabashed celebration of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll (onscreen and off), "Easy Rider" heralded a heady decade in which a rebellious wave of talented young filmmakers invigorated the movie industry. In "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls," Peter Biskind takes ... see all copies from £2.48! new only from £10.44! \| first editions
12 view cover	Forever Liesl: A Memoir of the Sound of Music more books like this by Charmian Carr, Jean A S Strauss In this celebration of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Charmian Carr, the actress who played Liesl von Trapp, reminisces about her role in the classic film. In her candid narrative, Carr shares behind-the-scenes events, including wild cast parties, disastrous dance rehearsals, and moments of true passion that occurred on the set. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The Making of Pride and Prejudice more books like this by Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin The BBC's lavish adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice", starring Colin Firth, was eighteen months in the making and continues to captivate audiences today. This indispensable companion to the series is packed with colour photographs, interviews and lavish illustrations. Follow a typical day's filming, including the wholesale transformation of Lacock ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.70! \| first editions
14 view cover	Film Production Technique: Creating the Accomplished Image more books like this by Bruce Mamer "Film Production Techniques" explores cutting-edge technologies as well as traditional techniques, covering lighting, cameras, editing, crew organization, and the production process. An outstanding art program helps students understand difficult material and visualize the equipment and methods currently used in the film industry. see all copies from £13.48! new only from £44.97!
15 view cover	Setting Up Your Shots: Great Camera Moves Every Filmmaker Should Know more books like this by Jeremy Vineyard Filmmakers and cinema fans can turn to this visual encyclopedia for an array of creative camera setups and moves. More than 200 storyboards with simple descriptions show how to achieve many effects, images, and compositions. see all copies from £6.02! new only from £6.02! \| first editions
16 view cover	Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents more books like this by Louise Levison The first, most crucial step in making a film is finding the funds to do it. This unique guide bridges the gap between the film-maker and the business by teaching you how to create a business plan that can be presented to a potential investor. In clear, jargon-free terms, the author leads you through every step. Each chapter concentrates on a ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.75! \| first editions
17 view cover	Avid Editing: A Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Users more books like this by Sam Kauffmann Geared toward novice Avid editors, this book provides step-by-step instructions for hundreds of editing tasks and concepts within the Avid software applications. The chapters guide you through an editing project, while the accompanying DVD provides footage to edit allowing for a hands-on experience. More than just a software manual, the book ... see all copies from £7.52! new only from £18.34!
18 view cover	Directing Actors more books like this by Judith Weston Internationally-renowned directing coach Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, what directors do wrong, script analysis and preparation, how actors work, and shares insights into the director/actor relationship. see all copies from £12.28! new only from £15.46!
19 view cover	Woody Allen: A Biography more books like this by Eric Lax This is the first biography of Woody Allen to be written with his complete co-operation. The author incorporates Allen's material as a stand-up comic, pieces that he wrote for "New Yorker" magazine and private correspondence. Allen talks about himself, his career, his personal life and his films. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Crackpot: The Obsessions of more books like this by John Waters Waters dispenses useful advice: how not to make a movie, how to become famous, how to have a sense of humour even if you've been sentenced to life in prison, and perhaps most appropriately, how to most effectively shock and attract the nation's public. He examines the fashion sense of those on trial, assesses the current state of indie filmmaking, ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Hollywood 101: The Film Industry more books like this by Frederick Levy Looking for a career in the film business? Look no further. Making it in Hollywood is possible. But only if you have a workable strategy. When author Frederick Levy launched his own fledgling career, he didnt' know a soul in the business. But that didn't stop him and it doesn't have to stop you. "Hollywood 101" is a complete game plan for getting ... see all copies from £8.15! new only from £12.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Print the Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford more books like this by Scott Eyman Through a career that spanned decades and included work on dozens of films -- among them such American masterpieces as The Searchers, The Grapes of Wrath, The Quiet Man, Stagecoach, and How Green Was My Valley -- John Ford managed to leave as his legacy a body of work that few filmmakers will ever equal. Yet as bold as the stamp of his personality ... see all copies from £6.25! new only from £6.25! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	iMovie 6 & IDVD: The Missing Manual more books like this by David Pogue While the last version of iMovie gave moviemakers the ability to capture and edit widescreen High Definition Video (HDV) from the new generation of camcorders, iMovie 6 is all about the ease of moviemaking itself. iMovie 6 includes five professionally designed themes with backgrounds, motion graphics, titles and effects that act as building blocks ... see all copies from £10.90! new only from £18.31!
24 view cover	Lion of Hollywood: The Life and Legend of Louis B. Mayer more books like this by Scott Eyman Lion of Hollywood is the definitive biography of Louis B. Mayer, the chief of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer - MGM - the biggest and most successful film studio of Hollywood's Golden Age. An immigrant from tsarist Russia, Mayer began in the film business as an exhibitor but soon migrated to where the action and the power were - Hollywood. Through sheer ... see all copies from £8.01! new only from £15.52! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	The Digital Filmmaking Handbook more books like this by Ben Long, Sonja Schenk Digital movie making has gone Hollywood Though digital video has been long-embraced by independent movie makers, with recent releases like Star Wars: Episode II being shot with digital equipment, it's clear that digital is here to stay. Fortunately, even if you don't have access to the higher-end tools used by the major studios, you can still ... see all copies from £2.58! new only from £14.93! \| first editions

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