Wayne Byrne Books

The book offers an in-depth exploration of Walter Hill's extensive career as a filmmaker, highlighting his notable works such as The Driver and The Warriors. Each film is examined with historical context and critical insights, showcasing Hill's influence on cinema. Candid conversations with various collaborators, including producers, actors, and cinematographers, provide personal perspectives on Hill's creative process and contributions to the industry, underscoring his cultural significance in Hollywood.

The film revolutionized horror in the 1980s, introducing Freddy Krueger as a memorable villain and spawning a successful franchise that includes sequels and a television series. Over the past four decades, it has solidified its status as a pop culture phenomenon and a significant part of American cinema, showcasing Wes Craven's inventive storytelling and lasting impact on the genre.

Exploring the Halloween franchise, this comprehensive oral history delves into its cultural impact and legacy through firsthand accounts from filmmakers, actors, and crew members. It captures the evolution of the series from its iconic beginnings to its influence on the horror genre, highlighting key moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and the creative vision that shaped its enduring popularity. This book offers fans an in-depth look at the making of a horror classic and its significance in cinematic history.

This comprehensive auteur study documents the writing, production, and release of every DiCillo picture, each followed by an extensive Q&A; with the director. Also featured is a foreword written by acclaimed actor and filmmaker Steve Buscemi, as well as exclusive interviews and commentary with many cast members and collaborators, including Kevin Corrigan, Maxwell Caulfield, Melonie Diaz, Peter Dinklage, Gina Gershon, Catherine Keener, Alison Lohman, Matthew Modine, Chris Noth, Sam Rockwell, John Turturro, and members of legendary rock group the Doors. Films covered include Johnny Suede, Living In Oblivion, Box of Moonlight, The Real Blonde, Double Whammy, Delirious, When You're Strange, and Down in Shadowland.

Hired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music is a look across several decades of the music industry through the experiences and careers of a selection of professional female musicians.