Tony Earnshaw Knihy

Tilly the tadpole is a sympathetic character - a youngster frustrated by the restrictions of youth and keen to explore further afield. As Tilly grows into a frog, a wider world becomes accessible, but the pond remains home.

Featuring firsthand accounts from renowned directors and actors, this collection offers a behind-the-scenes look at iconic films across horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. Contributors include William Friedkin reflecting on The Exorcist, Tim Burton discussing Sleepy Hollow, and Quentin Tarantino sharing insights on Death Proof. The book captures the evolution of these cinematic masterpieces through personal anecdotes and industry experiences. Authored by Tony Earnshaw, a seasoned film writer, it provides a rich tapestry of stories from the world of cinema.

Featuring firsthand accounts from renowned directors and actors, this collection offers an insider's perspective on iconic films like The Exorcist and Men in Black. Contributors include William Friedkin, Tim Burton, and Quentin Tarantino, who share their experiences and insights on creating memorable cinema. The book highlights the evolution of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres through personal anecdotes and reflections from filmmakers who have shaped the industry. Author Tony Earnshaw brings his extensive background in film journalism to this compelling narrative.

Made in Yorkshire is a glorious celebration of all the feature films shot in the county from the inception of film to the present day including in-depth accounts of more than 30 films.Written by Tony Earnshaw, the Yorkshire Post's film critic and Artistic Director of the Bradford International Film Festival. Many of the 330 photographs have been taken over a 25-year period by Jim Moran, one of the Yorkshire Post's senior and award-winning photographers.A foreword to the book is written by Oscar-winning screenwriter Ronald Harwood whose film The Dresser, shot in Bradford, York and Halifax, features prominently.Other photographs have been sourced from most of Yorkshire's newspapers, the general public and people who worked on the films. Many of these have never been seen before languishing either in basement filing cabinets or dresser drawers. The book contains unusual and sometimes exclusive location photographs of Bette Davis, James Mason, Albert Finney, Dustin Hoffman, Sophia Loren, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Paul Newman, David Niven, Catherine Tate, Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Jeremy Irons and Anthony Hopkins.Features interviews with Morgan Freeman, John Schlesinger, Julie Christie, David Tennant, Ken Loach, Sir Tom Courtenay, Ralph Fiennnes, Jenny Agutter, Mark Herman, Catherine Tate, Michael Palin, Alan Bennett and others about their experiences filming in Yorkshire.