Author: M. Ray Lott
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786418367
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
"This history of American martial arts films, from major features to direct-to-video releases, begins with an overview of the martial arts in America, then moves on to discuss early trend-setting movies; the influence of Chinese kung fu film imports; martial arts on television; the explosive growth of the genre in the 80s; and recent releases, trends, and the direction of English-language martial arts movies. There is a selected filmography of 300 movies."--BOOK JACKET.
The American Martial Arts Film
Author: M. Ray Lott
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786418367
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
"This history of American martial arts films, from major features to direct-to-video releases, begins with an overview of the martial arts in America, then moves on to discuss early trend-setting movies; the influence of Chinese kung fu film imports; martial arts on television; the explosive growth of the genre in the 80s; and recent releases, trends, and the direction of English-language martial arts movies. There is a selected filmography of 300 movies."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786418367
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
"This history of American martial arts films, from major features to direct-to-video releases, begins with an overview of the martial arts in America, then moves on to discuss early trend-setting movies; the influence of Chinese kung fu film imports; martial arts on television; the explosive growth of the genre in the 80s; and recent releases, trends, and the direction of English-language martial arts movies. There is a selected filmography of 300 movies."--BOOK JACKET.
Producing for Profit
Author: Andrew Stevens
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 131730960X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
In Producing for Profit: A Practical Guide to Making Independent and Studio Films, Andrew Stevens provides real-world examples and his own proven techniques for success that can turn passion into profit. Far more than just theory, the book outlines practical applications that filmmakers of all levels can use to succeed in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Readers will learn how to develop screenplays that are commercial, and how to negotiate, finance, cast, produce, sell, distribute, and market a film that will make a profit. The book contains numerous examples from the author’s own films, including sample budgets, schedules, and a variety of industry-standard contracts. This is the definitive book that every producer must have!
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 131730960X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
In Producing for Profit: A Practical Guide to Making Independent and Studio Films, Andrew Stevens provides real-world examples and his own proven techniques for success that can turn passion into profit. Far more than just theory, the book outlines practical applications that filmmakers of all levels can use to succeed in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Readers will learn how to develop screenplays that are commercial, and how to negotiate, finance, cast, produce, sell, distribute, and market a film that will make a profit. The book contains numerous examples from the author’s own films, including sample budgets, schedules, and a variety of industry-standard contracts. This is the definitive book that every producer must have!
Captured
Author: Clayton Patterson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
Captured tells the story of film and video in the Lower East Side and the East Village in the artists' own words. It is part formal history and part inspirational text, to remind people on the outside looking in how often their contributions form the invisible pillars of American art and popular life. Movements such as No Wave and the Cinema of Transgression are covered, as is the story of Pull My Daisy, considered among the true progenitors of indie film. Captured is a must-have for fans of independent film and students of cinema everywhere.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
Captured tells the story of film and video in the Lower East Side and the East Village in the artists' own words. It is part formal history and part inspirational text, to remind people on the outside looking in how often their contributions form the invisible pillars of American art and popular life. Movements such as No Wave and the Cinema of Transgression are covered, as is the story of Pull My Daisy, considered among the true progenitors of indie film. Captured is a must-have for fans of independent film and students of cinema everywhere.
Fodor's Thailand [2011]
Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
ISBN: 067900923X
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Visitors to Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos will find handy planning tips and full-color photos in this updated guide.
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
ISBN: 067900923X
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Visitors to Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos will find handy planning tips and full-color photos in this updated guide.
Cream of Plankton Soup
Author: Grant Sutton
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1788032756
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Cream of Plankton Soup is a witty, sharply written collection of short stories that is a mixture of modern humour, surreal topics, educational nuggets and hidden deep meanings. Each story within this book is followed by a ‘reader’s blog’, where readers are encouraged to add their own comments about their thoughts and feelings of each story on www.planktonsoup.co.uk. Some stories include readers’ comments during the story in the same way that old cartoon comics had readers’ voice bubbles incorporated into the picture. Sutton fuses recurring themes such as life, death, religion and war, spanning to more obscure areas of everyday life including vaudeville theatre, black magic and microbiology. Among the references to culture, art, Cream of Plankton Soup also delves into science and history, ensuring that there is something for every reader to enjoy. This collection is designed to be dipped into by the reader until overcome with laughter. Readers will be amazed, astonished and bewildered, but above all you won’t be able to help but laugh. This book will appeal to those who enjoy the likes of Monty Python, The Mighty Boosh and Spike Milligan.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1788032756
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Cream of Plankton Soup is a witty, sharply written collection of short stories that is a mixture of modern humour, surreal topics, educational nuggets and hidden deep meanings. Each story within this book is followed by a ‘reader’s blog’, where readers are encouraged to add their own comments about their thoughts and feelings of each story on www.planktonsoup.co.uk. Some stories include readers’ comments during the story in the same way that old cartoon comics had readers’ voice bubbles incorporated into the picture. Sutton fuses recurring themes such as life, death, religion and war, spanning to more obscure areas of everyday life including vaudeville theatre, black magic and microbiology. Among the references to culture, art, Cream of Plankton Soup also delves into science and history, ensuring that there is something for every reader to enjoy. This collection is designed to be dipped into by the reader until overcome with laughter. Readers will be amazed, astonished and bewildered, but above all you won’t be able to help but laugh. This book will appeal to those who enjoy the likes of Monty Python, The Mighty Boosh and Spike Milligan.
TV Guide
Graphic Showbiz
Author: Nanabanyin Dadson
Publisher: Graphic Communications Group
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Publisher: Graphic Communications Group
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
A Little Book about Steven Seagal
Author: Pidde Andersson
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500560294
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Once upon a time, Steven Seagal was a big action movie star, playing the lead in big, expensive theatrical releases. Then something happened -- and Seagal ended up starring in a never ending string of straight-to-DVD movies. Some of them are kind of good, most of them are strange, odd or weird -- while The Tall Guy looks more and more uninterested. This little book takes a closer look at some of Steven Seagal's DVD adventures. The movies discussed within these pages are The Glimmer Man, Ticker, Out for a Kill, Belly of the Beast, Today You Die, Shadow Man, Attack Force, Flight of Fury, Urban Justice, Pistol Whipped, Kill Switch, Against the Dark, Driven to Kill, The Keeper, A Dangerous Man, Born to Raise Hell.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500560294
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Once upon a time, Steven Seagal was a big action movie star, playing the lead in big, expensive theatrical releases. Then something happened -- and Seagal ended up starring in a never ending string of straight-to-DVD movies. Some of them are kind of good, most of them are strange, odd or weird -- while The Tall Guy looks more and more uninterested. This little book takes a closer look at some of Steven Seagal's DVD adventures. The movies discussed within these pages are The Glimmer Man, Ticker, Out for a Kill, Belly of the Beast, Today You Die, Shadow Man, Attack Force, Flight of Fury, Urban Justice, Pistol Whipped, Kill Switch, Against the Dark, Driven to Kill, The Keeper, A Dangerous Man, Born to Raise Hell.
Billboard
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Aikido
Author: Kisshomaru Ueshiba
Publisher: Japan Publications Trading
ISBN: 9780870406294
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Aikido is a Japan Publications publication.
Publisher: Japan Publications Trading
ISBN: 9780870406294
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Aikido is a Japan Publications publication.