A unique photographic book unto itself from the commanding archives of Turner Classic Movies, "In the Picture" collects 150 disarming and fascinating documentary images, imparting the delight of vintage Hollywood as well as a wealth of details for all movie lovers. 150 tritone/duotone images.
"In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what"--
The author of The Woman in Black returns to the realm of supernatural hauntings in a tale that “chills the blood gently like fine wine” (The Guardian, UK).
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue and The Aviator’s Wife, a “rich exploration of two Hollywood friends who shaped the movies” (USA Today)—screenwriter Frances Marion and superstar Mary Pickford ...
"This is a murder mystery with tightly tucked-in clues. Perfect for readers who enjoy fancy prep-school tales or mysteries."--Booklist "Monir effectively keeps readers guessing until nearly the end.
Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? First published in 1991, Picture This has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics, and readers look at and understand art.
A classic look at Hollywood and the American film industry by The New Yorker's Lillian Ross, and named one of the "Top 100 Works of U.S. Journalism of the Twentieth Century.
Bubbie longs to tell the stories of her acting troupe’s successes and heroism to her granddaughter Jenny.
There is evidence to suggest that Western culture (US and Europe) puts a premium on details (i.e., words and numbers), and Eastern culture (China and Japan) puts a premium on concepts (i.e., pictures). This is certainly true of English ...
The page-turning sequel to THE CRIMSON ROOMS by the author of bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club pick, THE ROSE OF SEBASTOPOL.
The Cheshire Cat is , after all , a character who frightens and confuses Alice . Its claws and teeth are what she notices when first encountering the creature , who seems to be a sort of nightmarish equivalent of her own cat , Dinah .