Celebrating the 75th anniversary of a cinematic classic, this illustrated retrospective delves into the making of an iconic film noir. It highlights the collaboration of key figures like director Carol Reed, writer Graham Greene, and stars Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles. The book explores the film's memorable Viennese settings, its legal battles over production, and its enduring impact on modern cinema, featuring unpublished photos and interviews that reveal the mystery behind the "Third Man." A must-have for film enthusiasts.
The definitive guide to the making of the landmark horror movie The Wicker
Man, lavishly illustrated and packed with insights into this classic chiller.
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.
Explore Auckland's architectural landscape through the insights of an expert. This updated pocket guide features a self-guided walking tour of 65 notable buildings, spanning from the Victorian era to contemporary designs, enhanced by the collaboration of architecture writer John Walsh and photographer Patrick Reynolds. With engaging text and clear maps for five routes, it serves as an excellent resource for both locals and tourists looking to appreciate the city's rich architectural heritage.
Featuring a collection of city walks, this guide highlights Christchurch's blend of historic architecture and contemporary structures that emerged post-earthquake. Authored by John Walsh and photographed by Patrick Reynolds, it serves as an insightful resource for both visitors and locals eager to explore the city's urban landscape. The pocket-sized format makes it convenient for on-the-go exploration, showcasing the resilience and evolution of Christchurch through its architecture.
The third in the series of popular and handy guides to our urban architecture by the well-known team of writer John Walsh and photographer Patrick Reynolds. It tells the stories of more than 120 significant central-city buildings, and also of the architects who designed them. The buildings are grouped into five self-guided walking routes, each with a map; together these itineraries create a character portrait of New Zealand’s most urbane city. It’s the perfect guide for visitors to Wellington and also for locals who want to know more about their city.
An elegy to a golden age of literature, Circus of Dreams divulges how the
British literary scene underwent an unrecognisable transformation in the
1980s, almost eclipsing writers of the previous generation.
Fifteen-year-old Alex and his three friends start an evening's mayhem by hitting an old man, tearing up his books and stripping him of money and clothes. Or rather Alex and his three droogs tolchock an old veck, razrez his books, pull off his outer platties and take a malenky bit of cutter. For Alex's confessions are written in 'nadsat' - the teenage argot of a not-too-distant future. Because of his delinquent excesses, Alex is jailed and made subject to 'Ludovico's Technique,' a chilling experiment in Reclamation Treatment... Horror farce? Social prophecy? Penetrating study of human choice between good and evil? A Clockwork Orange is all three, dazzling proof of Anthony Burgess's vast talents.
As featured in Sex and the City 2, this guide provides essential insights into the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of different cultures, ensuring you arrive at your destination equipped with knowledge of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides prepare you for what to expect, how to behave, and how to connect with your hosts, helping you avoid embarrassing mistakes and feel confident in unfamiliar situations. This inside knowledge fosters trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
The guide offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of various countries, enhancing your visit—whether for business or pleasure—into a memorable experience. Key topics include customs, values, and traditions; historical, religious, and political backgrounds; life at home; leisure and cultural life; dining etiquette; do's and don'ts; business practices; and communication styles.
Critics praise this resource as a savior for travelers, highlighting its role as a perfect introduction to the unique quirks and customs of different nations. It is filled with both fascinating and practical tips to help you navigate cultural nuances and avoid faux pas, making it as entertaining as it is useful.
This text is the story of rootlessnes, of a London-Irish boy who has two identities and feels at home with neither. John Walsh found the Irishness of his parents' Battersea home stiflingly warm and puzzlingly foreign. Spellbound equally by Mick Jagger and by images of Irish martyrdom, he discovered at the age of 16 an extended family he had never known existed. In the hidden life of Galway was revelation that begged a crucial question: how do we know where our true nature Lies?
Irish mythology gets a modern interpretation. Long ago, a war raged to extinguish all magic from this world and magic has not been felt since. But when Aisling, an angry Irish orphan, runs away from foster care, she's going to discover that the war isn't over. And with the help of an ancient Celtic warrior, a rogue priest, and a dark fairy, she will find herself on the run from the darkest creatures of the ages. Her only hope - find out where the magic went and how to bring it back! Action Lab presents the first volume of a new series that connects readers to the search for belonging, redemption, and the magic inside us. Collects The Ballad of Ronan Issues 1-3.
The revised and extended edition of the second in the series of guides to NewZealand's urban architecture by the well-known team of writer John Walsh andphotographer Patrick Reynolds. First published in 2020, this handy pocket-sizedbook suggests a series of city walks that take in both the historic buildings thatsurvived the earthquakes and the striking new buildings that have risen from therubble - 79 buildings in total.It's the perfect guide for visitors to Christchurch and also for locals who want toknow more about their city.
The book explores the resurgence of the Irish language as a vital element of cultural revival in the late 19th century, following the dominance of English in 18th century Ireland. It highlights how independence fighters engaged with the language and the subsequent policies implemented after 1922 to promote Irish in education and public life. Despite these efforts and institutional support, the book addresses the ongoing challenges faced by Irish as a community language, revealing the complexities of its revitalization amidst historical and contemporary contestations.
1982 fand Robert E. Howards ikonischer Anti-Held Conan nach einer gefährlichen, jahrzehntelangen Reise den Weg vom Buch auf die Leinwand. Mit seiner starken Mischung aus epischen Panoramen und blutigen Schlachten begeisterte Conan der Barbar Kinobesucher auf der ganzen Welt und begründete die Karriere von Arnold Schwarzenegger. Vierzig Jahre nach seinem Erscheinen wird dieser Kultklassiker in einem üppigen Hardcover gefeiert, das die komplette Entstehungsgeschichte des Films erzählt. Brandneue Interviews mit den Darstellern und der Crew sowie Fotos vom Set und Konzeptzeichnungen, die für die Produktion erstellt wurden, geben faszinierende Einblicke in die Entwicklung eines der beliebtesten Fantasy-Filme der 1980er Jahre.
Dieses unverzichtbare Buch ist die ultimative Retrospektive des Kult-Klassikers. Die Klapperschlange wurde 1981 unter der Regie von John Carpenter veröffentlicht und begeisterte das Publikum weltweit mit seinen unvergesslichen Figuren, der Dystopie und den kreativen Spezialeffekten. Mehr als vierzig Jahre nach dem Erscheinen des kultigen Hits wirft dieses Buch einen Blick in die Archive, um die Entstehung des Films zu zeigen. Zudem zeigt es seinen Einfluss auf die Populärkultur und präsentiert Kostüme, Spezialeffekte, Musik, Poster und vieles mehr. Mit brandneuen Interviews mit den Darstellern und der Crew sowie einem Vorwort des preisgekrönten Filmemachers Corin Hardy bietet diese außergewöhnliche Sammlung nie zuvor gezeigter Aufnahmen den Fans einen exklusiven Einblick in jeden Aspekt des Films.
Úžasná kniha o záchraně zvířat s deštných pralesů, které mají být zaplaveny výstavbou přehrady. Autor po mnoha přesvědčování odjel se svým týmem do Surinamu, kde právě dokončili Afobackou přehradu a začali ji napouštět. Jednalo se o území 870 čtverečních mil a tisíce zvířat, která se před vodou uchýlila na vyvýšená místa, vzniklé ostrovy a ostrůvky. Ale voda stále stoupá a času je zoufale málo. Při této operaci se podařilo zachránit něco přes 10 000 živočichů. 1. vydání.
