1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : Cassell Illustrated
Page : pages
File Size : 42,42 MB
Release : 2021-09-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781788403450
The Anatomy Student's Self-test Colouring Book
Author : Kurt H. Albertine
Publisher : Macmillan Education AU
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,19 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Human anatomy
ISBN : 9781420256055
Book Description
Containing more that 350 digitally created line drawings, which give you sharp and realistic views of anatomical structures, accompanied by easy to follow text. The physical task of colouring in illustrations imprints on your mind the shape and location of each body part, making later visualisations of the parts much easier.
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
Author : Steven Jay Scheider
Publisher : Pier 9
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 24,42 MB
Release : 2014-10-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781743363034
Book Description
With more than one and a half million copies sold worldwide in thirty languages, '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die' celebrates the great and groundbreaking, classic and cult, must-see movies of all time, offering a treasure trove of incisive, witty, and revealing insights. Spanning more than a century of extraordinary cinema, this comprehensive volume brings together the most significant movies from every country and all genres, from action to Western, through animation, comedy, documentary, musical, thriller, noir, short, remance, and sci-fi. Completely revised and updated for 2013, this definitive edition features a fresh new design, 500 original movie posters, and 200 new movie stills. Fifty previously overlooked or recently discovered masterpieces are reviewed for the first time, taking their place alongside the box-office smashes and critically acclaimed films of movie history. Quotes from movie directors and critics, together with little-known facts complement the incisive reviews and vital statistics of each movie to make this the most fact-filled edition ever. So, whether your passion is rom-com or art house, 'The Blue Angel' or 'Blue Velvet', '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die' is bound to become the only film book you will ever turn to.
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 36,23 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN :
Book Description
Lists "must-see" movies in a chronological arrangement, providing information on director, producer, screenplay writer, music, cast members, and awards, along with a detailed review of each.
101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die
Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher :
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 24,20 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Science fiction films
ISBN : 9780733324956
Book Description
Can you tell your Dagobah from your Delos and your Ming from your Morlock? Do you need help understanding 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY? From the classic low-budget Flash Gordon tales to the slick CGI-realised world of THE MATRIX, science-fiction films have long pushed the boundaries of the visually and dramatically fantastic. 101 SCI-FI MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is your perfect one-stop guide to them all. Science fiction allows every other movie genre to leap - quite literally - into another dimension. Take a classic police chase and set it on Mars. Create a haunted house story, then add the robots. Take the classic boy-meets-girl story, then make them mutants. Great sci-fi movies turn the known world onto its head, play with the laws of physics and all the while hold the viewer spellbound with a gripping vision of future worlds. With insight from critics, film historians, and academics, 101 SCI-FI MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE, applies knowledge and passion to a century of close encounters, distant planets, time travel, black holes, strange outfits, futuristic technology, inexplicable forces, fantastic spaceships, fluorescent drinks and subterranean societies. Strap yourself in: you′re set for a rocket ride to sci-fi heaven.
1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die
Author : Tony Mott
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 1773 pages
File Size : 16,29 MB
Release : 2011-12-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1844037150
Book Description
In fewer than fifty years videogames have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment, but which are the best games, the ones you must play? This action packed book presents the best videogames from around the world - from 80's classic Donkey Kong to Doom, Frogger and Final Fantasy. Covering everything from old favourites to those breaking new ground, these are the games that should not be missed. Video game expert Tony Mott presents 1001 of the best video games from around the world and on all formats, from primitive pioneering consoles like Atari's VCS to modern-day home entertainment platforms such as Sony's PlayStation 3. 1001 VIDEO GAMES defines arcade experiences that first turned video gaming into a worldwide phenomenon such as Space Invaders, Asteroids, and Pac-Man - games that made the likes of Atari, Sinclair and Commadore household names. It also includes the games that have taken the console era by storm from Nintendo Wii to Sony Playstation and beyond - games of the modern era that have become cultural reference points in their own right including multi-million selling series such as Halo, Grand Theft Auto and Resident Evil. For aficionados this is a keepsake - charting the highlights of the past fifty years giving them key information for games they must play. For those just discovering the appeal of gaming this extensive volume will provide everything they need to ensure they don't miss out on the games that revolutionized this overwhelmingly popular medium.
101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die
Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : Apple Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,8 MB
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781845436568
Book Description
Whether it be internal demons, real-life vampires, anonymous serial killers, crazed spouses, vengeful ghosts or Satan himself, horror films have gripped audiences and filmmakers alike since the very beginnings of cinema. Prepare to be terrified, fascinated and enthralled as you take this whirlwind tour of the 101 horror films you must see before you die. 101 Horror Films You Must See Before You Die gives you a thorough appreciation of the genre, because it approaches the subject chronologically. You'll move through gothic classics like James Whale's The Old Dark House (1932) and Terence Fisher's Dracula (1958), to zombie movies like Dawn of the Dead (1978) and 28 Days Later (2002). All the sub-genres are covered too, from Eyes Without a Face (mad scientist) and The Howling (werewolf) to Nightmare on Elm Street (slasher) and The Silence of the Lambs (serial killer). And you'll learn that it's not just American teenagers who are horror-film fodder. There are classic horror films from Japan (Onibaba), Russia (Vij), Italy (Suspiria), France (Les Diaboliques), Belgium (Man Bites Dog), Germany (M), and the Netherlands (The Vanishing). Immerse yourself in the most compelling of movie genres. Prepare to be possessed - and whatever you do, don't answer the phone...
One Thousand and One Movies You Must See Before You Die
Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : Barrons Educational Series Incorporated
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 25,27 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780764157011
Book Description
Lists "must-see" movies in a chronological arrangement, providing information on director, producer, screenplay writer, music, cast members, and awards, along with a detailed review of each.
1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die
Author : Stephen Farthing
Publisher :
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 50,40 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Painting
ISBN : 9781844037049
Book Description
Visual refences to paintings from Ancient Egyptian wallpaintings to contemporary Western canvases
The New York Times Book of Movies
Author : Wallace Schroeder
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 1298 pages
File Size : 35,29 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 078933657X
Book Description
A collection of reviews for the 1,000 most important, popular, and influential movies of all time. While critiques of beloved Hollywood milestones from Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, and Orson Welles are all included, this book is notably a resource for the modern cinema buff and student. Nowhere else can one find this curated collection of reviews with such special features as lists of best films by category and year, as well as unique recommendations and sidebars for the modern viewer--including what to watch and how: from DVD and Blu-Ray to streaming platforms. In an era when most students and fans of film simply rely on the Internet for information, this category killer will prove its worth as a relevant and indispensable gift and reference.
