Author: LAIKA
Publisher: LB Kids
ISBN: 9780316332682
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A papercraft activity book based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
The Boxtrolls: Make Your Own Boxtroll Punch-Out Activity Book
Author: LAIKA
Publisher: LB Kids
ISBN: 9780316332682
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A papercraft activity book based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
Publisher: LB Kids
ISBN: 9780316332682
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A papercraft activity book based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
Screenplay
Author: Jule Selbo
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317386965
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Screenplay: Building Story Through Character is designed to help screenwriters turn simple or intricate ideas into exciting, multidimensional film narratives with fully-realized characters. Based on Jule Selbo’s unique 11-step structure for building story through characters, the book teaches budding screenwriters the skills to focus and shape their ideas, turning them into stories filled with character development, strong plot elements based on obstacles and conflicts, and multifaceted emotional arcs. Using examples and analysis from classic and contemporary films across a range of genres, from The Godfather to Guardians of the Galaxy, Selbo’s Screenplay takes students inside the scriptwriting process, providing a broad overview for both beginners and seasoned writers alike. The book is rounded out with discussion questions, writing exercises, a guide to the business of screenwriting, in-depth film breakdowns, and a glossary of screenwriting terms.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317386965
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Screenplay: Building Story Through Character is designed to help screenwriters turn simple or intricate ideas into exciting, multidimensional film narratives with fully-realized characters. Based on Jule Selbo’s unique 11-step structure for building story through characters, the book teaches budding screenwriters the skills to focus and shape their ideas, turning them into stories filled with character development, strong plot elements based on obstacles and conflicts, and multifaceted emotional arcs. Using examples and analysis from classic and contemporary films across a range of genres, from The Godfather to Guardians of the Galaxy, Selbo’s Screenplay takes students inside the scriptwriting process, providing a broad overview for both beginners and seasoned writers alike. The book is rounded out with discussion questions, writing exercises, a guide to the business of screenwriting, in-depth film breakdowns, and a glossary of screenwriting terms.
The Boxtrolls: The Stinkiest Cheese in Cheesebridge
Author: Emily C. Hughes
Publisher: LB Kids
ISBN: 0316335509
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
An 8x8 storybook based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
Publisher: LB Kids
ISBN: 0316335509
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
An 8x8 storybook based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
Here Be Monsters!
Author: Alan Snow
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
ISBN: 019273931X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Meet the Boxtrolls! The book that inspired the film! There's an emergency in Ratbridge! Only orphan Arthur and his new friends Willbury Nibble QC, Marjorie the inventor, a timid cabbagehead, and some very excitable boxtrolls can save the day! But are they really up to the job? Why has the evil Snatcher taken up residence in Cheese Hall? Who has stolen Marjorie's latest invention? And who knew that rats were so good at removing stains? Find out in this amazing, fun, and highly-illustrated romp!
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
ISBN: 019273931X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Meet the Boxtrolls! The book that inspired the film! There's an emergency in Ratbridge! Only orphan Arthur and his new friends Willbury Nibble QC, Marjorie the inventor, a timid cabbagehead, and some very excitable boxtrolls can save the day! But are they really up to the job? Why has the evil Snatcher taken up residence in Cheese Hall? Who has stolen Marjorie's latest invention? And who knew that rats were so good at removing stains? Find out in this amazing, fun, and highly-illustrated romp!
The Boxtrolls: A Novel
Author: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316332623
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
A novel based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316332623
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
A novel based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
Beautiful Press-Out Flying Butterflies
Author: Richard Merrill
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486823997
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
They're about three times bigger than their real-life equivalents, but these dramatic renderings of butterflies are scrupulously accurate—and they really fly! Just press out along the perforations, follow simple folding instructions, add a coin for weight, and send them soaring. All of them feature captions that include their Latin names and information about their habitats and behaviors plus pointers on where to look for them. In addition to the fun of making and flying the beautiful insects, this book offers a great way to learn how to identify butterflies. Richard Merrill, a former aerospace design engineer, has created vivid and recognizable depictions of these majestic creatures' wing patterns. The twenty-four models include American Copper, Australian Red Lacewing, Blue Morpho, Painted Lady, and others. Nature lovers of all ages will appreciate this opportunity to understand and get to know butterflies—as well as the chance to play with them!
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486823997
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
They're about three times bigger than their real-life equivalents, but these dramatic renderings of butterflies are scrupulously accurate—and they really fly! Just press out along the perforations, follow simple folding instructions, add a coin for weight, and send them soaring. All of them feature captions that include their Latin names and information about their habitats and behaviors plus pointers on where to look for them. In addition to the fun of making and flying the beautiful insects, this book offers a great way to learn how to identify butterflies. Richard Merrill, a former aerospace design engineer, has created vivid and recognizable depictions of these majestic creatures' wing patterns. The twenty-four models include American Copper, Australian Red Lacewing, Blue Morpho, Painted Lady, and others. Nature lovers of all ages will appreciate this opportunity to understand and get to know butterflies—as well as the chance to play with them!
The Boxtrolls: Meet the Boxtrolls
Author: Jennifer Fox
Publisher: LB Kids
ISBN: 0316335517
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
A leveled reader based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
Publisher: LB Kids
ISBN: 0316335517
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
A leveled reader based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal
Film Genre for the Screenwriter
Author: Jule Selbo
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317695674
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Film Genre for the Screenwriter is a practical study of how classic film genre components can be used in the construction of a screenplay. Based on Jule Selbo’s popular course, this accessible guide includes an examination of the historical origins of specific film genres, how and why these genres are received and appreciated by film-going audiences, and how the student and professional screenwriter alike can use the knowledge of film genre components in the ideation and execution of a screenplay. Explaining the defining elements, characteristics and tropes of genres from romantic comedy to slasher horror, and using examples from classic films like Casablanca alongside recent blockbuster franchises like Harry Potter, Selbo offers a compelling and readable analysis of film genre in its written form. The book also offers case studies, talking points and exercises to make its content approachable and applicable to readers and writers across the creative field.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317695674
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Film Genre for the Screenwriter is a practical study of how classic film genre components can be used in the construction of a screenplay. Based on Jule Selbo’s popular course, this accessible guide includes an examination of the historical origins of specific film genres, how and why these genres are received and appreciated by film-going audiences, and how the student and professional screenwriter alike can use the knowledge of film genre components in the ideation and execution of a screenplay. Explaining the defining elements, characteristics and tropes of genres from romantic comedy to slasher horror, and using examples from classic films like Casablanca alongside recent blockbuster franchises like Harry Potter, Selbo offers a compelling and readable analysis of film genre in its written form. The book also offers case studies, talking points and exercises to make its content approachable and applicable to readers and writers across the creative field.
Paper Bots
Author: Papermade
Publisher: powerHouse Books
ISBN: 9781576877166
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Punch out, Fold up and...Voila! Instant Robots. Paper Bots is made up of20 ultra-cool robot designs that can turn anyone on! Each bot is pre-cut and scored so you can simply punch them out andfold them up with easy-to-follow instructions right on the page.You'll instantly feel teleported to a bold new futurescape with these fun 3-D objects.Paper shuffling? A thing of the past-these bots will happily performyour dull, repetitive tasks on command. Paper Bots cleverly combine paper craftingwith advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape, or tools are ever needed!Paper Bots make great drones for ages 7 to 101...and they may actuallyserve humankind after all-lets just hope its not on a plate.
Publisher: powerHouse Books
ISBN: 9781576877166
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Punch out, Fold up and...Voila! Instant Robots. Paper Bots is made up of20 ultra-cool robot designs that can turn anyone on! Each bot is pre-cut and scored so you can simply punch them out andfold them up with easy-to-follow instructions right on the page.You'll instantly feel teleported to a bold new futurescape with these fun 3-D objects.Paper shuffling? A thing of the past-these bots will happily performyour dull, repetitive tasks on command. Paper Bots cleverly combine paper craftingwith advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape, or tools are ever needed!Paper Bots make great drones for ages 7 to 101...and they may actuallyserve humankind after all-lets just hope its not on a plate.
A Big Boy Did It And Ran Away
Author: Christopher Brookmyre
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0748132007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
The first book in the Angelique De Xavier series, from multi-award-winning author Chris Brookmyre. We all make life choices. Some cause more mayhem than others. Back when they were students, just like everybody else, Ray Ash and Simon Darcourt had dreams about what they'd do when they grew up. In both their cases, it was to be rock stars. Fifteen years later, their mid-thirties are bearing down fast, and just like everybody else, they're having to accept the less glamorous hands reality has dealt them. Nervous new father Ray takes refuge from his responsibilities by living a virtual existence in online games. People say he needs to grow up, but everybody has to find their own way of coping. For some it's affairs, for others it's the bottle, and for Simon it's serial murder, mass slaughter and professional assassination. PRAISE FOR CHRIS BROOKMYRE 'In the pantheon of great crime writers' Elly Griffiths 'Keeps you guessing until the very end' The Times 'Offers a brilliantly scathing portrayal of humanity' Time Out
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0748132007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
The first book in the Angelique De Xavier series, from multi-award-winning author Chris Brookmyre. We all make life choices. Some cause more mayhem than others. Back when they were students, just like everybody else, Ray Ash and Simon Darcourt had dreams about what they'd do when they grew up. In both their cases, it was to be rock stars. Fifteen years later, their mid-thirties are bearing down fast, and just like everybody else, they're having to accept the less glamorous hands reality has dealt them. Nervous new father Ray takes refuge from his responsibilities by living a virtual existence in online games. People say he needs to grow up, but everybody has to find their own way of coping. For some it's affairs, for others it's the bottle, and for Simon it's serial murder, mass slaughter and professional assassination. PRAISE FOR CHRIS BROOKMYRE 'In the pantheon of great crime writers' Elly Griffiths 'Keeps you guessing until the very end' The Times 'Offers a brilliantly scathing portrayal of humanity' Time Out