The Anime Archives
Embark on a voyage through a chronological history of anime that explores both the marquee cinematic touchstones and enduring series that have shaped the medium.
Film history, theory & criticism
Silver Screens: Spectacular cinemas from Hollywood to Hong Kong
A celebration of the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. Grab your popcorn and settle in to the world of Silver Screens, where the magic of cinema lives on.
The Story of Film: Unabridged edition
An updated edition – with completely new chapters – of the most accessible and compelling history of the cinema yet published, and complements Mark Cousins’ fascinating 15-hour film documentary The Story of Film: An Odyssey.
Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World
From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective.
The Story of Film
An updated edition – with completely new chapters – of the most accessible and compelling history of the cinema yet published, and complements Mark Cousins’ fascinating 15-hour film documentary The Story of Film: An Odyssey.
Close-Ups – New York Movies (Close-Ups, Book 3): Unabridged edition
The indispensable pocket guide to New York movies, from Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen to Lena Dunham and Noah Baumbach.
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Close-Ups: Wes AndersonClose-Ups: Vampire Movies
Close-Ups – Vampire Movies (Close-Ups, Book 2): Unabridged edition
The indispensable pocket guide to the world of vampire movies, from Nosferatu to A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night.
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Close-Ups: Wes AndersonClose-Ups: New York Movies
Close-Ups – Wes Anderson (Close-Ups, Book 1)
The indispensable, illustrated pocket guide to the films of Wes Anderson, from Bottle Rocket to Isle of Dogs.
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Close-Ups: Vampire MoviesClose-Ups: New York Movies
Close-Ups – Vampire Movies (Close-Ups, Book 2)
The indispensable, illustrated pocket guide to the world of vampire movies, from Nosferatu to A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night.
ALSO AVAILABLE:
Close-Ups: Wes AndersonClose-Ups: New York Movies