The book delves into the transformative period of British cinema as it transitioned from silent films to talkies, highlighting the technological advancements and cultural shifts that occurred from the late 19th century to 1934. It explores the production side of this evolution, featuring significant films like Hitchcock's "Blackmail" and examining various genres, including melodramas and musicals. The narrative emphasizes the interplay between sound technology and the influence of individuals within the industry, providing a human perspective on film history during this pivotal era.
Geoff Brown Knihy
Geoff Brown je australský autor, který píše beletrii napříč různými žánry. Jeho tvorba je zakořeněna v podnětném prostředí jeho výchovy a je obohacena o jeho rozsáhlé zkušenosti. Brown se zabývá širokou škálou témat a jeho díla často zkoumají temnější aspekty lidské zkušenosti. Jeho jedinečný styl a pronikavý pohled na svět z něj činí nezapomenutelného vypravěče.





Apartheid Is Not A Game
- 72 stránek
- 3 hodiny čtení
This short pamphlet commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Stop The Seventy Tour Committee (STST), and includes a foreword by Peter Hain, a leading STST member.
Cruel Deflections
- 214 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
Set against the backdrop of 1970s Italy, an idealistic lawyer uncovers deep-rooted corruption and narrowly escapes the Mafia's wrath by relocating to Scotland, where he thrives as a restaurateur. Decades later, he and his daughters find themselves entangled in a vast international police operation targeting the same Mafia clan and a powerful UK businessman. The narrative explores themes of escape, betrayal, and redemption, culminating in a shocking revelation that leads to a gripping finale.
Remembering Charlie - Centenary Edition
- 224 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
Remembering Charlie is the life story of Charlie Chaplin, told by one of his friends and illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs from the private collections of the author and Chaplin's wife Oona.;Charlie Chaplin made his first stage appearance at the age of five and from then on his professional career went from strength to strength. He spent six years in Fred Karno's touring company and then joined the film company Keystone, appearing in 35 films in the first year, many of which he also wrote and directed. There he created his most universally well-known and loved character, the Tramp.;Epstein collaborated with Chaplin in the theatre and on his last three films. He is a theatre director, film producer and screenplay writer. In this book he shares a wealth of unique anecdotes about Chaplin.;Geoff Brown is the author and editor of a number of books about the British cinema and writes film reviews for the "Radio Times" and "The Times".
Let´s get personal ; die James-Brown-Biografie
- 261 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
James Brown ist das größte Genie der schwarzen Musik. Dabei steht sein Name vor allem für eins: FUNK! Ohne James Brown hätte es Leute wie Maceo Parker, Bootsy Collins, Michael Jackson, Booker T. & The M. G.'s, The Meters, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Prince und noch viele, viele mehr nicht gegeben. Zusätzlich war Brown auch noch ein einzigartiger Perfomer, wie es nach ihm keinen mehr gegeben hat: Wer weiß schon, dass die Stones ihre erste USA-Tour nicht mit ihm im Vorprogramm spielen wollten, weil sie Angst davor hatten, dass nach Brown nichts mehr geht?! Wer zweifelt: Einfach mal in seine Aufnahmen aus den frühen 70ern reinhören - wer da nicht funkt, hat's nicht verdient! Von Bosworth jetzt die Übersetzung der Originalbiografie von Geoff Brown. Mit sehr vielen Details, Stimmen seiner Mitmusiker und Kollegen sowie vielen Fotos.