Toy Story 3. Read-Along Library
- 28 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Tom Hanks Books
July 9, 1956
Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker celebrated for his versatile performances and ability to embody a wide range of characters. His filmography spans both comedic and dramatic roles, often portraying ordinary individuals thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Hanks is lauded for his authentic approach to acting, connecting with audiences through his knack for eliciting genuine emotion and empathy. His work frequently delves into themes of humanity, courage, and resilience.
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece
- 499 pages
- 18 hours of reading
"From the Academy Award-winning actor and best-selling author: his debut novel. The story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film...and the humble comic book that inspired it. PART ONE of this story takes place in 1947. A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for 23 years. Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and, remembering the comic book he saw when he was five, draws a new version with his uncle as a World War II fighting hero. Cut to the present day: A commercially successful director discovers the 1970 comic book and decides to turn it into a contemporary superhero movie. Cue the cast: We meet the film's extremely difficult male star, his wonderful leading lady, the eccentric writer/director, the producer, the go-fer production assistant, and everyone else on both sides of the camera. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, this is a novel not only about the making of a movie, but also about the changes in America and American culture since World War II. Bonus material: Interspersed throughout are the three comic books that are featured in the story - all created by Hanks himself - including the comic book that becomes the official tie-in to this novel's "major motion picture masterpiece.""--
Uncommon Type
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM THE AUTHOR'Impressive' The Times'Funny and pitch perfect' Sunday Express'I blink, bubble and boggle in amazed admiration' Stephen Fry'These stories are a hit' Financial Times A small-town newspaper columnist with old-fashioned views of the modern world.[Bokinfo]
In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college tuition, and finally do something great.
