Performing Arts

Author: John BleasdalePublisher: University Press of KentuckyPublished: 12/03/2024Pages: 292Binding Type: PaperbackSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81dISBN: 9781985901193

A full-color hardcover guide to the universe of Seth MacFarlane's beloved sci-fi series--featuring page after page of technical detail, interstellar history, and character biographies! Explore exotic alien planets, adventure between innumerable stars, and get to know a diverse starship crew as they navigate their...

A one-of-a-kind guide about style and genre for theatre artisans. Theatrical Genre & Style will appeal to all theatre makers--those in performance as well as design--students, amateurs, and professionals. Traditionally, theatre practitioners receive information about style and genre from sources composed primarily for studio...

The official art book for the animated fantasy movie Spellbound, taking readers on a magical journey through the world of Lumbria via beautiful concept art and illustrations. The Art and Making of Spellbound is the official companion guide to the upcoming family animated film,...

Join the adventures of Skye and Sydney, two young friends who enjoy taking photos and exploring new places. On a trip to New York City with their mothers, the girls discover exciting attractions such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Times...

Deluxe hardcover notebook featuring inspiring characters from Studio Ghibli's epic fantasy film Princess Mononoke. With a cloth-bound, foil-stamped case, lined pages, and lay-flat binding, this notebook invites you to let your imagination run wild! Perfect for writers, notetakers, collectors, and animation fans alike. (c)...

Dive into the wonderful world of Ponyo, Studio Ghibli's beloved animated film about a friendship between a boy and a magical goldfish, with this collection of postcards to keep or send. Featuring 30 final frames from the film--all hand-drawn and gorgeously detailed--these postcards are...

Handsome deluxe notebook adorned with beloved characters from Studio Ghibli's fantasy film Howl's Moving Castle. With a cloth-bound, foil-stamped case, lined pages, and lay-flat binding, this notebook is perfect for jotting down notes and musings, both magical and mysterious! Perfect for writers, notetakers, collectors,...

Updated edition published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Spielberg's first feature film and featuring a foreword from the master filmmaker himself.From the irresistible fantasy of E.T. to the gritty realism of Saving Private Ryan, the films of Steven Spielberg have captured the imagination...

"The Shining may be the first movie that ever made its audience jump with a title that simply says, 'Tuesday, '" proclaimed The New York Times. Never has a film evoked so much dread in its audience with so little gore than Stanley Kubrick's...

This engaging book showcases the life and work actor Ryan Reynolds, explaining his early life, rise to fame, and most influential works. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, short "In...

"Grammy Award-winning producer Shepard throws open the door to the recording booth in his exuberant and fine-grained debut memoir.... Broadway aficionados will find plenty to enjoy." - Publishers WeeklyRECORDING BROADWAY: A LIFE IN CAST ALBUMS of the making of fifty-plus years' worth of show...

This book explores female authorship in UK television comedy, with a focus on British and Northern Irish writers/performers. More specifically, it examines comedy texts produced between 2010 and 2020, a period marked by a proliferation of female-centric and female-created comedy. In the following order,...

While multicultural comedies criticise hegemonic whiteness and outdated stances on race relations, they simultaneously perpetuate the colonial aesthetic register by deploying a republican gaze - an ironic meta-narrative perspective on ethnic minorities. Ewelina Pepiak analyses how gender and ethnicity are represented in seven contemporary...

Author: Michael KostaPublisher: Harper InfluencePublished: 03/11/2025Pages: 304Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9780063418066

How changing depictions of pregnancy in comedy from the start of the twentieth century to the present show an evolution in attitudes toward women's reproductive roles and rights. Some of the most groundbreaking moments in American film and TV comedy have centered on pregnancy,...

In instant classics spanning the 1970s, audiences watched Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, and Robert De Niro come of artistic age. Together, this dynamic group advanced the craft of screen acting and redefined what it meant to be a...

We've never had better access to movies than we do today. Thanks to streaming services, video-on-demand, boutique physical media, repertory theaters, and the wild frontiers of the internet, we have ready access to a huge range of titles--Hollywood classics, art films from around the...

Ride the Korean wave (Hallyu) of cinema and explore the most exciting and captivating films in the world today. From smash hits like Parasite to cult favorites Oldboy, The Handmaiden, and Train to Busan, Korean cinema has revolutionized the film industry. Hallyuwood is a...

Ready to get into the Halloween spirit? Whether you're new to face painting or looking to level up your skills, this guide has everything you need to create jaw-dropping looks that'll have everyone doing double-takes!Tailored for men, boys, and teens who want to stand...