Search Results: Films, Plays from Diversity Books, IOBA

London: Cassell and Co., 1995. (vi) + 617pp. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over lightly bumped spine. Plain purple boards undamaged. Leaves pristine. Pictorially-illustrated nominally bumped only. "Comprehensive, authoritative, and constantly stimulating, 'Brewer's Cinema' is the 'perfect' reference companion for the film buff and film student . . . " Contents include: Prelims., Preface, Dictionary A - Z. Book weight approx. 1.15 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote.. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Rowville, VIC, Australia: The Five Mile Press, 2007. xii, + 402pp., colour and b/white illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edgeworn and scuffed. "A unique and compelling guide to serial killer movies and their true-life counterparts . . . Paul B. Kidd presents cinema's classic serial killer movies and introduces the real killers who inspired some of our worst nightmares. Complete with movie posters and real-life photos of the murderers, this comprehensive book is a must-have for all cinema devotees and true crime buffs . . . " Includes Introduction, and Index. Book weight approx. 890g. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Buckingham, U.K.: Open University Press, 2000. viii, + 207pp., b/white photographic illustrations intext. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper minimally edgeworn. " . . . carves a path through the complex histories and issues of film and cinema studies and vividly explores these in their social and political contexts . . . " Contents include: Intro., 7 chapters, Glossary, Bibliography, Index. Book weight approx. 400g.. First English Edition, First Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Beaver Books, 1986. 96pp., colour photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has a soft corner crease, minor edgewear. "The author, who has worked on 'Doctor Who' for many years, takes you behind the scenes of this most famous of all science fiction series . . . " Book weight approx. 362g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: B.T. Batsford Limited, 1987. 136pp., four colour illustrations, plus b/white illustrations and diagrams. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper very good+. A stand-alone volume in the Batsford Embroidery Paperbacks series. From the rear panel: "Drawn fabric embroidery, sometimes called pulled work, involves pulling the threads of the background fabric to displace them and produce a pattern. Edna Wark's book looks first at the history of the techniques of drawn fabric before going on to assess its applications for modern work. The subjects covered include: design; stitches; technique and planning embroideries; drawn fabric work on dress; making small items; working panels; and finishing articles . . . " Book weight approx. 420g. . First Paperback Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Secker & Warburg, 1975. viii, + 301pp., intext, b/white halftone plate illustrations throughout, mostly movie stills. Books clean and square. Spine firm. In-production print imperfection splotch in foredge margin of four pages, otherwise leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket edgeworn and soiled. In part, previously published, the story of black actors on screen is based largely on research and close study of several thousand films, and is not only an important addition to the literature of black studies, but those people interested in the development of film will find it fascinating. Contents include: Intro., 10 chapters, Notes, Biblio., and Index. Book weight approx. 940g. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote.. 1st Thus. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Frederick Muller Limited, 1978. 255pp., intext, b/w illustrations [1,000] throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. leaves clean. Montage-style, monochrome portrait illustrated dustjacket mildly edgeworn and nominally faded on spine, otherwise very good. "The comprehensive pictorial and statistical record of the 1977 movie season with 1,000 photographs" highlights include: Woody Allen/Diane Keaton in 'Annie Hall'; Lawrence Olivier/Robert Redford in 'A Bridge Too Far'; Richard Burton in 'Equus', others include: Peter Sellers, Alec Guiness, Carrie Fisher, George Burns and Jacqueline Bisset . . . Contents include: Top Box office 1977, Domestic Film release, United States 1977, Promising new actors 1977, Academy Awards ['Oscars'] current and previous winners, Foreign film releases, United States, 1977, Biographical data, Obituaries 1977, Index. Book weight approx. 690g.. Original Cloth Hardcover + D/J. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pocket Books, 1994. xii, + 207pp., colour illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Plain black boards nominally scuffed only. Leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated dustjacket in excellent condition. Introduction by William Shatner. "A unique commemorative volume . . . this ultimate, deluxe collector's edition features personal accounts, anecdotes, and full-colour photographs from the actors, fans, and back-stage professionals who helped make the show so incredibly popular. The entertaining and informative text includes essays by the master of science fiction and science fact, the late Dr. Isaac Asimov . . ." Book weight approx. 1.28 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote.. First Edition, First Impression. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Pocket Books, 1993. viii, + 184pp., (mostly) small b/white illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has a tiny corner crease to front panel, else very good. " . . . a comprehensive history of the incredible Star Trek universe . . . documents every important event from every Star Trek episode and film, including both stardates and Earth calendar dates . . . profusely illustrated with nearly 500 photos, an invaluable sourcebook for fans and writers alike." Contents include: Introduction, Acks., 7 chapters, Appendix A-E, Index, About The Authors. Book weight approx. 470g.. First Trade Paperback Printing. Softcover. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

U.S.A.: Del Rey (Ballantine Books), 1995. xi, + 199pp., plus publisher's promotional section at rear. B/white illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edgeworn only. "Features detailed profiles of all the most important characters in the Star Wars universe; covers the movies, the books -classic and new- the comics, the TV specials, the games; describes the history and personality of each character, with vital statistics, weapons of choice, and vehicles used; includes photographs and original line drawings - with multiple illustrations of most characters for better visual reference; the essential guide . . . " Book weight approx. 635g.. First Edition, Second Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Crescent Books, 1995. 92pp., printed endpapers. Colour plate frontispiece, plus intext colour plates (and a few b/white) throughout (all film stills). Book clean and square. Spine firm, red metallic title there-on. Plain blue boards undamaged. Text-block unmarked. Illustrated (montage-style) dustjacket minimally edgeworn only. A page-by-page journey with the 'best characters in the Science Fiction universe'. Contents include: Prelims., Introduction, Our Heroes and Heroines, Index. Book weight approx. 930g. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote.. First Thus. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Near Fine/Very Good +. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1983. xiv, + 226pp., b/white illustrations. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper very mildly edge-rubbed, soft crease to rear panel. From inside front cover: "In this lucid and comprehensive exploration of the relationship between feminism and cinema, Annette Kuhn discusses the issues, explains the analytical terms and examines the alternatives for feminist film analysis and for feminist film making . . . The films used as points of discussion are drawn from both mainstream and alternative cinema; institutions which are themselves examined in relation to their production, distribution and exhibition practices . . . " Includes Glossary, Notes, Bibliography and Index. Book weight approx. 475g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Reprint.. Softcover. Very Good.