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Ian Nathan

    January 1, 1954

    Ian Nathan is an author whose work delves deeply into the world of cinema and its creators. His writing style underscores a passion for filmmaking, whether exploring the behind-the-scenes creation of cinematic works or dissecting the careers of iconic directors. Readers appreciate his ability to engagingly convey the artistic process and his profound understanding of the craft.

    Ian Nathan
    Clint Eastwood
    Anything you can imagine : Peter Jackson and the making of Middle-earth
    Ridley Scott. A Retrospective
    Tim Burton
    Inside the Magic: the Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
    Lights, Camera, Magic! The Making of Fantastic Beasts
    • Lights, Camera, Magic! The Making of Fantastic Beasts

      The Crimes of Grindelwald

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald reunites fans with Magizoologist Newt Scamander and his friends, Tina, Queenie, and Jacob as they travel from 1920s New York via London to Paris and encounter a Wizarding World threatened by the rise of Gellert Grindelwald. Explore the filmmaking magic behind the story in Lights, Camera, Magic!, and visit a wizard's hatful of brand new locations never before seen on screen. The compelling narrative tells the full story behind the film, from script to screen, with profiles of the key characters and revealing insights from Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and many others. Also included are sections on Costume, Set Design, Make-up, Special Effects, and Props, all of which are illuminated by interviews with Academy Award®-winners David Heyman, David Yates, Stuart Craig, Colleen Atwood, and a magical army of other crew. Packed with exciting photos that reveal the filmmaking process in discerning detail, and officially licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products, this is the definitive adult companion book to the film, and perfect introduction to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

      Lights, Camera, Magic! The Making of Fantastic Beasts
      4.5
    • Return to the wizarding world and discover how director David Yates and producer David Heyman brought J.K. Rowling's all-new adventure, the Academy Award�-nominated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to the big screen. Discover how director David Yates, producer David Heyman and a talented team of No-Majs brought J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to the screen. Meet Newt Scamander, Magizoologist, and explore such wonders as MACUSA, United States counterpart to the Ministry of Magic, the magical secrets of Newt's case, and the fantastic beasts themselves. Let Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them take you on a filmmaking journey into 1920s New York. Learn about the film's costumes, wands, and special effects, and find out which character's wand is made of shell, which famous wizard is Newt's friend, which witch is a Legilimens, and which beast ends up at the zoo! Packed with exciting photos and revealing, behind-the-scenes detail from J.K. Rowling, David Yates, production designer Stuart Craig, Eddie Redmayne and other cast members, this is the definitive companion to the film, and perfect introduction to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

      Inside the Magic: the Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
      4.5
    • Tim Burton

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A celebration of the life and films of one of the most popular and remarkable filmmakers of the last 30 years. A truly international filmmaker, Tim Burton has carved a reputation as one of the world's greatest creative directors, famed for the visually arresting style of his films that combine with highly original storylines. This stunning treasury explores the influences on his development as a filmmaker and assesses how he has captured the fruits of his imagination on screen. Illustrated with many behind-the-scenes photographs and stunning film stills, chapters analyze the success and style of films such as Beetlejuice, Ed Wood and Mars Attacks!, and examine how Burton breathed new life into well-known stories that include Batman, Planet of the Apes and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. as well as his latest films Alice Through the Looking Glass, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and Beetlejuice 2. Get to the know the man behind classic films such as Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride and Alice in Wonderland and learn more about the iconic filmmaker and his work. â??A must for any film buffs!

      Tim Burton
      4.5
    • Ridley Scott. A Retrospective

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Illustrated with images as iconic as they are stunning and including the author's first-hand experiences on set and interviews with the great director, this magnificent book charts the extraordinary journey of Britain's greatest living director. 0Telling the stories behind Alien and Blade Runner, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down, and many more, it also goes in search of the themes and motifs that unite such different films, and the methods and madness of Scott's approach to his medium. This is the story of a director who has never been less than stubbornly, brilliantly, unforgettably his own man

      Ridley Scott. A Retrospective
      5.0
    • The definitive history of Peter Jackson's Middle-earth saga, Anything You Can Imagine takes us on a cinematic journey across all six films, featuring brand-new interviews with Peter, his cast & crew. From the early days of daring to dream it could be done, through the highs and lows of making the films, to fan adoration and, finally, Oscar glory.

      Anything you can imagine : Peter Jackson and the making of Middle-earth
      4.4
    • Explore the works of one of Hollywood's most renowned filmakers - the iconic Clint Eastwood. číst celé

      Clint Eastwood
      4.3
    • David Lynch

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Stunningly illustrated biography of filmmaker David Lynch, published to coincide with the 45th anniversary of Eraserhead

      David Lynch
      4.3
    • The Legend of Mad Max

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The Complete Story from Mad Max to Furiosa The Legend of Mad Max is the ultimate guide to the high octane post-apocalyptic film series, directed by visionary filmmaker George Miller. This comprehensive history delves into the making of each film, exploring the unique vision and groundbreaking live action and special effects that have made Mad Max a cultural touchstone for over five decades. From the unforgettable characters and thrilling action sequences to the complex themes and deep mythology, this stunningly illustrated book provides an in-depth look at the world of the iconic road warrior from Mad Max to Furiosa. Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride through The Wasteland as you discover the full story behind this classic film franchise. With detailed production information, behind-the-scenes stories, and stunning photography, The Legend of Mad Max is a must-read for fans of this celebrated series.

      The Legend of Mad Max
      4.3
    • The world didn't end all at once but drip by drip...An utterly compelling dystopia...A simply stunning debut - Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake Manon Pawlak has just turned eighteen, a debutant at the start of the Virtue Season: a process that will result in a match with a suitable genetic mate. Her best friend, Agatha, has been decommissioned, forbidden to partake in the season and unite with the boy who has had her heart since they were children. When Manon's mother wades out into the waters of Penn Vale with stones sewn into the lining of her coat, Manon's genetic purity is called into question and she's forced to rely on the fisherman's son, Wick, to keep her secret. But as they dance, the truth about their world starts to unravel, and Manon finds herself at the centre of it all. And the council is watching. Bridgerton meets The Hunger Games with shades of The Handmaid's Tale and 1984 As romantic as it is sinister and completely unputdownable This is L.M. Nathan's debut YA, almost 10 years in the making and inspired by the countryside of rural Lancashire Featuring the ever-popular BookTok tropes of #forbiddenromance, #friendstolovers and #forcedproximity and themes of a woman's right to choose, a woman's right to her own body, totalitarianism and how true love endures in even the darkest of places

      The Virtue Season
      4.0
    • Guillermo del Toro

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      An engaging and in-depth examination of the work of Guillermo Del Toro, one of the most revered directors working in modern cinema.

      Guillermo del Toro
      4.2