Early Film

Early Film Directing Pioneers: The Complete Guide to the Directors, Innovations, and Films That Shaped Cinema is an essential resource for film lovers, students, and anyone curious about the origins of the movie industry. This comprehensive guide explores the groundbreaking work of early cinema’s most influential directors—from Thomas Edison and Georges Méliès to Charlie Chaplin and F.W. Murnau. Through ten in-depth chapters and a curated list of 25 must-see films, readers will discover how the foundations of modern filmmaking were laid through silent film, montage theory, German ...

In her most ambitious novel to date, New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard returns to the themes that are the hallmarks of her most acclaimed work in a mesmerizing story of a family—from the hopeful early days of young marriage to parenthood, divorce, and the costly aftermath that...

Almost everything you know about Mickey Mouse is wrong: He wasn’t Disney’s first star; Steamboat Willie wasn’t his first movie; Mickey wasn’t a nice guy - and Walt Disney didn’t invent him. In 1928, two very different best friends invented Mickey Mouse. And the success tore them apart. Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks’ friendship is a story of betrayal, love, war, money, power, tragedy, intrigue, humor, despair, and hope. You’ll love them both - when you don’t want to drop anvils on their heads.

The long-awaited autobiography of legendary singer Tom Jones, following six decades of unparalleled experiences in the spotlight to coincide with his 75th birthday. Across six decades, Sir Tom Jones has maintained a vital career in a risky, unstable business notorious for the short lives of its...

Sara Paretsky follows her instant New York Times bestseller Fallout—her most widely read novel in years—with an extraordinary adventure that pits her acclaimed detective, V.I. Warshawski, against some of today’s most powerful figures. Legendary sleuth V.I. Warshawski returns to the Windy...

Inspired by the author’s harrowing experience giving birth to her premature daughter, a compelling and empathetic work that combines memoir with rigorous reporting to tell the story of neonatology—and to meditate on the questions raised by premature birth. The heart of many hospitals is the...

Georges Méliès: The Complete Guide to His Films, Legacy, and Cinematic Magic is an in-depth exploration of one of cinema’s most visionary pioneers. Known as the “Magician of the Screen,” Méliès revolutionized early film with dazzling visual effects, fantastical stories, and unmatched creative innovation. This richly researched guide offers a comprehensive look at his groundbreaking work, including detailed analysis of his most iconic films such as A Trip to the Moon, The Haunted Castle, and The Impossible Voyage. With chapters on Méliès’s life, technical achievements, ...

The riveting story of the rivalry between the two most renowned actresses of the nineteenth century: legendary Sarah Bernhardt, whose eccentricity on and off the stage made her the original diva, and mystical Eleonora Duse, who broke all the rules to popularize the natural style of acting we...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Another Magical Adventure in This Beloved Children's Series! When a mysterious mailbox starts melting into floating bubbles on Maple Street, three young friends discover that magic is calling them to a brand-new adventure. Perfect for early readers ages 6-9, this enchanting tale combines educational content with thrilling fantasy elements that will captivate young imaginations. What makes this book special: Educational Adventure: Children learn about ancient Roman culture, food traditions, and the importance of teamwork through an engaging story Character ...

George Arliss was an actor, author, playwright, and filmmaker who was active from 1887 to his retirement in 1939. This genial gentleman spent much of his life in the Victorian Era, and in many respects, he was a child of his times. However, as the 20th century advanced, Arliss realized that times had changed. By the 1910s a contraption called “motion pictures” was competing with his domain of the legitimate theater in which he was one of its most popular stars. Arliss realized that films could no longer be ignored when he received several persistent offers to star in them. When he began...

A must-listen new audio book about filmmakers Ted and Leo Wharton, whose serials become popular in the 1910s.

En un lugar de la región del Cibao de la República Dominicana mejor conocido como El Sitio, vivía un joven llamado Pedro, al que todos conocían como Pedro Animal. Conoce a Pedro y a sus ocurrentes amigos en esta sabrosa aventura dominicana. Basado en la producción de la compañía de teatro...

“I fell in love in the moonlight. You know, the way it kinda’ shined on the barrel of her pappy’s shotgun.” The role of chance occurrence directs the pathway of life more than most folks realize. Young Trout Sherrod’s escape through Louisiana’s bayou country leads to a series of dangerous, curious and even humorous events and to a twisted path through life. A chance encounter in an Arkansas bordello leads to romance. A run-in with a man wanted for murder in Arizona leads to a lifelong friendship. A practical joke in California leads to a savage beating, tragedy and a quest for ...

Die TV-Protokolle gibt es erstmals als Hörbuch. In "TV-Protokolle - The early years" wurden die Kolumnen von 2005 bis 2007 zusammengefasst...

Mister Vam kann es kaum glauben: neue, lange Eckzähne statt der entsetzlichen Zahnlücken in seinem Mund! Damit kehrt die Lust am Leben in den Vampir zurück. Sogar Autofahren lernt er und findet Geschmack daran. Nur leider hat er kaum Zeit dazu, denn der filmbesessene Kater Plaus Pinsky gibt seinen Traum von einem Erfolgsfilm nicht auf. Mister Vam soll als Taxifahrer die Hauptrolle in seinem neuen Vampirfilm spielen. Doch ein Taxifahrer, der die Verkehrsregeln nicht kennt?