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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memorable Viennese settings, its legal battles over production, and its enduring impact on modern cinema, featuring unpublished photos and interviews that reveal the mystery behind the "Third Man."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 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.

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.

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 definitive guide to the making of the landmark horror movie The Wicker Man, lavishly illustrated and packed with insights into this classic chiller.

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.

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.

The definitive guide to the making of the classic 1960s Dr. Who movies, lavishly illustrated and packed with insights into these beloved films.

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.