Jeff Bond is an American author of popular fiction whose works delve deeply into the human psyche and complex societal themes. His style is often described as suspenseful and atmospheric, masterfully building tension and developing character arcs. Bond focuses on exploring moral dilemmas and the darker aspects of human nature, offering readers an unforgettable and thought-provoking experience. His ability to craft believable worlds and engaging narratives makes him a significant voice in popular fiction.
Delve into the career of Irwin Allen, the "Master of Disaster," known for iconic productions like Lost in Space and The Poseidon Adventure. This visually stunning hardback features over 2,000 exclusive images, including concept art and behind-the-scenes photos, many previously unpublished. The book chronicles Allen's journey from Hollywood agent to a pioneer of special effects in film and television, showcasing his ability to create captivating, action-packed narratives that defined 1960s entertainment. Explore his ambitious projects and unproduced works in this comprehensive guide.
An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek: Picard, a three-season spin-off
of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and a must-have for all Star Trek fans.
An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek: First Contact, featuring rare and
previously unseen production art and new and exclusive cast and crew
interviews.
Companion book to the Little Leonardo Fascinating World of series all about paleontologists and dinosaurs with hands-on activities for young readers. Learn fun facts about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them, called paleontologists, with simple hands-on activities for young readers. Did you know that a dinosaur bone is a fossil? Or that the same bones that form your ear form the jaw bones in a Tyrannosaurus Rex? The activities, designed to engage both the readers’ hands and minds, include fossilizing a sponge, making origami dinosaur tracks, preserving toy bugs in gummy amber, and more. Little Leonardo’s Fascinating World of Paleontology acts as a hybrid of Little Leonardo’s Fascinating World of books and Little Leonardo’s MakerLab books, which are both part of the Little Leonardo series from Gibbs Smith.
Set against a backdrop of big city greed, this standalone mystery features a clash between uncompromising principles and corrupt ambitions. As the second installment in the Third Chance Enterprises series, it delves into themes of morality and justice, offering a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged with its complex characters and intricate plot.
Four-time Emmy Award winner Seth MacFarlane creates a new sci-fi dramedy universe on the Fox Network with his new show, The Orville. MacFarlane plays Captain Ed Mercer, an officer in the Planetary Union in the 25th century who gathers a crew from the farthest reaches of the galaxy—his ex-wife included—to man the exploration vessel Orville and patrol the mysteries of deep space. Filled with alien species, exotic worlds, futuristic technology and awe-inspiring spaceships, this lavish companion to The Orville takes you behind the scenes through concept art, on-set photography and technical schematics to explore the show’s production design, costumes, makeup prosthetics and visual effects. This is the ultimate guide to this new space-faring epic adventure.
A critical and historical overview of music scored for Paramount's Star Trek franchise, from the original '60s series to the highly successful Star Trek movies and the new television shows The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager. The book comprises some of the finest and most memorable music ever written for television or film. Individual chapters address each of the Star Trek motion picture scores, with cue breakdowns and interviews with film composers Dennis McCarthy, Cliff Eidelman and award-winning composers Jerry Goldsmith and Leonard Rosenman.
