Once upon a time,"there was an old lady who swallowed a fly"...Well, the fly is back!He's bigger.He's badder.And he wants revenge!

    Now you can share in the Master of Suspense's inspiration and development -- his entire creative process -- in Hitchcock's Notebooks.With the complete cooperation of the Hitchcock estate and access to the director's notebooks, journals, and archives, Dan Auiler takes you from the very beginnings of story creation to the master's final touches during post-production and publicity. Actual production notes from Hitchcock's masterpieces join detailed interviews with key production personnel, including writers, actors and actresses, and Hitchcock's personal assistant of more than thirty years.Mirroring the director's working methods to give you the actual feel of his process, and highlighted by nearly nearly one hundred photographs and illustrations, this is the definitive guide into the mind of a cinematic legend.

    . . but movies are fun! In this children's picture book parody for grown-ups, Pixar writer and artist Josh Cooley presents the most hilariously inappropriate—that is, the best—scenes from contemporary classic films in an illustrated, for-early-readers style. Terrifying, sexy, and awesome scenes from such favorite films as Alien, Rosemary's Baby, Fargo, Basic Instinct, Seven, The Silence of the Lambs, Apocalypse Now, The Shining, and many more are playfully illustrated and captioned to make reading fun and exciting for kids who never grew up. A sly celebration of the things fans love most about these legendary films (and movies in general), this is one book that probably should not be read at bedtime.

    1946) is perhaps the best known of all cult directors, whose Mulholland Drive marks cinema's arrival to the 21st century. His career began more than 30 years ago, with the groundbreaking, mystifying "Eraserhead" (1977). With "Blue Velvet" (1986), "Wild at Heart" (1990) and "Lost Highway" (1997) Lynch breathed new life into the sensory experiences of film audiences and disrupted narrative logic to mysterious and mystifying effect. In the early 1990s, he invented a new TV series genre with "Twin Peaks". Although he is a Hollywood director, Lynch works at the edges of the studio system, exploring the many facets of his artistic talent, whose creations, including photography, painting and music, are now making their way into museums and galleries.

    Rowling’s Wizarding World.The Art of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, edited by Dermot Power, concept artist on the film, takes you on a magical journey through a design process every bit as wonderful as that encountered by Newt Scamander in the wizarding world: from the earliest gatherings of the artists, designers and filmmakers to the magical time of the film’s production itself at Leavesden Studios.Bursting with hundreds of production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints and matte paintings, and filled with unique insights about the filmmaking journey from Stuart Craig and the artists themselves, this superb book – officially licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products – presents a visual feast for readers, and will welcome fans of Harry Potter films into the world of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

    Under extreme pressure on a catastrophic location shoot, Universal's 27 year-old prodigy crafted a thriller so effective that for many years Jaws was the highest-grossing film of all time. It was also instrumental in establishing the concepts of the event movie and the summer blockbuster. Jaws exerts an extraordinary power over audiences. Apparently simplistic and manipulative, it is a film that has divided critics into two broad camps: those who dismiss it as infantile and sensational - and those who see the shark as freighted with complex political and psychosexual meaning. Antonia Quirke, in an impressionistic response, argues that both interpretations obscure the film's success simply as a work of art. In Jaws Spielberg's ability to blend genres combined with his precocious technical skill to create a genuine masterpiece, which is underrated by many, including its director. Indeed, Quirke claims, this may be Spielberg's finest work.

    However, only once in a while does a genius emerge whose work is of such brilliance and magnitude that it surpasses all existing levels. Charles Chaplin was such an artist and his extraordinary career is a stunning testament to both his own genius and to the development of that unique popular art form--the cinema.

    Now he’s back, and this time he’s got all of ‘the films of badass cinema’ in his sights... From Die Hard to The Discrete Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Transformers to Mary Poppins, Vern has an opinion on everything, and he’s not shy about sharing them...

    The New York Times called it a "triumphant, cleverly disorienting journey," and thirty-one-year-old Quentin Tarantino, with just three feature films to his name, became a sensation: the next great American director. Nearly twenty years later, those who proclaimed Pulp Fiction an instant classic have been proven irrefutably right. In Pulp Fiction: The Complete Story of Quentin Tarantino's Masterpiece, film expert Jason Bailey explores why Pulp Fiction is such a brilliant and influential film. He discusses how the movie was revolutionary in its use of dialogue ("You can get a steak here, daddy-o," "Correct-amundo"), time structure, and cinematography--and how it completely transformed the industry and artistry of independent cinema. He examines Tarantino's influences, illuminates the film's pop culture references, and describes its phenomenal legacy. Unforgettable characters like Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), Vincent Vega (John Travolta), Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), and Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) are scrutinized from all-new angles, and memorable scenes--Christopher Walken's gold watch monologue, Vince's explanation of French cuisine--are analyzed and celebrated. Much like the contents of Marcellus Wallace's briefcase, Pulp Fiction is mysterious and spectacular. Illustrated throughout with original art inspired by the film, with sidebars and special features on everything from casting close calls to deleted scenes, this is the most comprehensive, in-depth book on Pulp Fiction ever published.

    When the enchanted words are spoken, he (or whoever is in the tree house) magically appears wherever he wishes them to be. Come with him and his friend as they have great adventures, until Aidan's mother finds out the magic words and starts using this tree house for her own fun-filled adventures.

    The first change will be in his diet, and from now on puss is obliged to eat vegetables instead of his beloved cat food. But things get complicated and, unwittingly, Marmalade ends up in India in the Ashram of a well-known guru together with his companion in misfortune Fluffy the pussycat. After many adventures they return to their native land after being abducted by a UFO and end up triumphing on the small screen, because, as the authors conclude, "If you like happy endings, this is the book for you"

    It’s the perfect bedtime story for the entire family to enjoy. Teen author, Rachel Yu, is residing happily ever after, in her own Castle of Brilliance. Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu.

     Jenny’s outward display of strength is in direct contrast to her inner turmoil and the real life struggles she is forced to face. Is she strong enough to deal with not knowing when and where the next threat in what seems a never ending string will come? Will the uncertainty of who to trust lead to an early death or a lifetime of incarceration? Is it too much for a man who struggles with commitment? Can Brian truly protect her? Will Jenny be able to fully submit to Brian’s dominance, allowing him to take the reins in life as well as the bedroom?

    until a handful of strong, independent women bring about the one battle they weren't ready for: love. 5 books. One criminal family. Who breaks hearts, who breaks bones, and who breaks loyalties? Book One Esmer Giron is a young, innocent who finds herself in over her head when she takes a job working in the kitchen of Manny Tafoya’s home. Esmer’s uncle isn’t thrilled with the idea because Manny has a reputation back in his native Tijuana. But Esmer finds him exciting, this soft-spoken gentleman who loves classic novels, and exotic art almost as much as she does. While they share a love for everything artistic, it’s tragedy that brings them together. When Esmer finds herself in trouble, it’s Manny she reached out to for help. But will the price he wants her to pay be too high? Book Two Lonzo Montemayor’s life is rapidly falling apart. His mother died, his father has disappeared into his grief, and he’s suddenly become the father or four kids. At the same time, his uncle seems to have allowed his grief to color his decisions, taking Lonzo with him down a path of destruction. The only bright light in Lonzo’s life is the pretty girl he met at his favorite bar. She breathes new life into his world, giving him a beacon to work his way toward. But when his uncle’s business interferes, Lonzo finds himself on the outside, looking in, not sure how to get back into the light. Book Three Rufo Carranza never wanted to be in the cartel. He kept his nose clean, studied hard, and had plans to go to university. But he fell in love with the wrong girl, and found himself in a mess that he couldn’t control. Facing decades of prison time in a Mexican jail, Rufo has no choice but to accept help from the cartel, and pledge his life to them in payment. He couldn’t bring his girl down with him, so he broke it off with her, unknowingly sentencing her to a life of misery. Book Four Abri Mola is called into the police station and questioned about a body dumped near one of her favorite bars, the Molotov Cocktail. The cops don’t appear to have any real evidence against her, but Manny Tafoya, Abri’s boss, suggests she stay close to one of the cops on the investigation because this particular body could be an issue for him and the Tijuana Cartel. Abri seduces Detective Barnes Guillet, beginning a torrid love affair that takes Abri by surprise with its intensity. As Abri works to keep Barnes in line for the cartel, he becomes wrapped up in a personal issue that plays right into her hands. Book Five Junel Mooney is a neurosurgeon with mad skills, but no social life. Her world is nothing more than her work, one case after another. When a tall, good looking man puts a gun to her side and threatens to shoot if she doesn’t go with him, it seems like the worst thing that could possibly happen to her. So how did it turn out to be the exact opposite?

    Whether sitting on a train or sitting on the loo, it’s the perfect way to spend a few minutes when you’re in need of a laugh.