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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Maryland

A Novel

New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb weaves an evocative, deeply affecting tapestry of one Baby Boomer's life—Felix Funicello, introduced in Wishin’ and Hopin’—and the trio of unforgettable women who have changed it, in this radiant homage to the resiliency, strength, and power of women. I’ll Take You There centers on Felix, a film scholar who runs a Monday night movie club in what was once a vaudeville theater. One evening, while setting up a film in the projectionist booth, he’s confronted by the ghost of Lois Weber, a trailblazing motion picture director from Hollywood’s silent film era. Lois invites Felix to revisit—and in some cases relive—scenes from his past as they are projected onto the cinema’s big screen. In these magical movies, the medium of film becomes the lens for Felix to reflect on the women who profoundly impacted his life. There’s his daughter Aliza, a Gen Y writer for New York Magazine who is trying to align her post-modern feminist beliefs with her lofty career ambitions; his sister, Frances, with whom he once shared a complicated bond of kindness and cruelty; and Verna, a fiery would-be contender for the 1951 Miss Rheingold competition, a beauty contest sponsored by a Brooklyn-based beer manufacturer that became a marketing phenomenon for two decades. At first unnerved by these ethereal apparitions, Felix comes to look forward to his encounters with Lois, who is later joined by the spirits of other celluloid muses. Against the backdrop of a kaleidoscopic convergence of politics and pop culture, family secrets, and Hollywood iconography, Felix gains an enlightened understanding of the pressures and trials of the women closest to him, and of the feminine ideals and feminist realities that all women, of every era, must face.

I'll Take You There

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Oregon

Letters of Love, Laughter, and a Lifetime in Hollywood

One-hundred-year-old screen icon Kirk Douglas and his wife of 62 years, Anne Buydens, share untold stories and secrets to longevity in life and love. In Kirk and Anne the couple's story unfolds through their own commentary and a treasure trove of priceless letters. Painstakingly maintained by Anne over the course of more than six decades and never before made public, the correspondence includes details of their (often turbulent) courtship and marriage, set against the backdrop of Kirk's screen triumphs in films ranging from Lust For Life to Paths of Glory and Spartacus. Through the letters themselves and Kirk and Anne's words, never-before-told stories emerge about the legendary stars they knew so well: Lauren Bacall, Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster, Marlene Dietrich, Gregory Peck, Cole Porter, John Wayne, Tony Curtis, and son Michael Douglas; fascinating first-hand accounts of Hollywood film sets and dinner parties; and exotic tales of travel to over forty countries as goodwill ambassadors. There are personal stories of presidents and first ladies (JFK and Jackie, Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter, Bill and Hillary Clinton and, “Ronnie” and Nancy Reagan), and powerful memories of both joy and sadness. Complemented by dozens of photos, Kirk and Anne candidly details the adventurous, oftentimes comic, and poignant reality behind the glamour of a Hollywood life, as only a couple of sixty-two years (and counting) could tell it.

Kirk and Anne

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Minor wear on dust jacket, book itself is in great condition! 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

From Rags to Bitches 

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Michael Blitz

Louise Krasniewicz

After nearly thirty years in the public eye, Arnold Schwarzenegger's rise to fame and fortune--and statesmanship--represents a celebrity the likes of which we've never seen before. As co-authors and longtime collaborators Blitz and Krasniewicz argue in this humorous but heady book, it is not just a matter of his transformation from bodybuilder to megastar to politician. Nor is his governorship of California just a matter of another actor assuming the position. Instead, at the beginning of the 21st century, "Arnoldness" has spread into every corner of our culture. More than a name, more than a spectacular career, he has become a set of ideas--an ultramodern take on the quintessential American dream.Having followed the cult of Arnold for twenty years, Blitz and Krasniewicz are uniquely qualified to illuminate his growing hold on our collective imagination. As an adjective, as a metaphor, as an easy reference point for anyone talking about things tough, forceful, and successful, they'll explain exactly why Arnold matters--and for better or worse, richer or poorer, America may never be the same.

Texas

The Rise of A Cultural Icon

Why Arnold Matters

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New Jersey

Scoundrel Time

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Edward Burns

Todd Gold

Arkansas

Independent Ed

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David Thomson

New York

The Life of David O. Selznick

"David O. Selznick, the legendary producer and maker of Gone With the Wind, is brilliantly portrayed in this full-scale biography by the first writer to be given complete access to Selznick's voluminous and revealing papers - everything from script notes, production reports, and contract memos, to letters rich in intrigue, gambling accounts, and financial records. No other Hollywood giant ever had so much to say; no other was brave and reckless enough to leave so much on the record." "Selznick was the most charming, best-read, most insanely workaholic (and most easily diverted), most talented, arrogant, hopeful, amorous, insecure, and self-destructive of all the geniuses of American moviemaking. His story is the history of the picture business, from immigrant nerve to cafe society. It is, as well, the story of the chronic romantic who married first the princess of the kingdom (Irene, daughter of Louis B. Mayer) and then a young beauty - Jennifer Jones - whom he made a princess." "Around him was a cast of vivid supporting players: his father, Lewis J., who made and lost fortunes in silent films; his two brothers - Myron, a pioneering (and boozing) agent, and Howard, whose mental condition overshadowed the rest of the family; Irene, David's scourge and his last comfort, as well as the person who taught him about power in Hollywood; Jock Whitney, fabulously rich, a great friend to David, and crazy about the movies; George Cukor; Alfred Hitchcock; Orson Welles; Vivien Leigh; Alexander Korda; William Paley; Ben Hecht; and John Huston." "We see Selznick making such films as What Price Hollywood?, King Kong, David Copperfield, A Star is Born, Rebecca, Since You Went Away, Spellbound, Duel in the Sun, Portrait of Jennie, The Third Man, and A Farewell to Arms. And we are given the fullest possible account of the chaos, good fortune, folly, and glory of the making of Gone With the Wind." "This superb biography uncovers the private lives and business maneuverings of Hollywood as no other book has done. It chronicles the Golden Age as seen from deep inside the gold mine and from behind locked doors where the spoils were divided, filched, or gambled away. In its rich sense of the wonders, ironies, and delusions inherent in "showmanship," this is a book about America in this century, turning from reality toward the glamour, the legend - the fantasy - of the movies."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Showman

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Lisa O'Brien

California

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at television and movie production, presenting facts about screenplays, casting, auditioning, film shoots, and film marketing.

Lights, Camera, Action! Making Movies and TV from the Inside Out

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Rachel McMillan

Laura Leigh Bean

Ohio

*Must-See, Made-For-TV Movie Viewing Lists *Inspired New Traditions *Festive Watch Party Ideas

The Movie Lover’s Guide to Yuletide Are you a holiday film fan? If so, you’re in good company. Fellow made-for-TV movie buff Rachel McMillan invites you to skip the office Christmas party, put on your coziest pj’s, and crash on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate in one hand and your remote in the other to watch the movies that have become the “hallmark” of the holiday season. This one-of-a-kind illustrated guide features 15 themed celebrations featuring customized viewing lists, fun suggestions for starting new traditions, and festive facts about the happiest season of all. From baking to books, romance to royalty, and more, Rachel has put together a picture-perfect selection of holiday films to suit any interest. A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide is an ideal gift or stocking stuffer for the Christmas movie lover in your life or a welcome addition to your family’s holiday traditions.

A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide

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Mark Shulman

Hazlitt Krog

This hilariously helpful guide explores every stage of video production, from brainstorming, to organizing a shoot, to finally piecing it all together.

Attack of the Killer Video Book; Tips and Tricks for Young Directors

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#paperback #romance #fiction #actors #movies #filmstars

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Elizabeth Morris and Amara Baker have just landed their dream jobs on the set of a film, but on opposite sides of the camera.Amara gets her first role as a leading lady, and she is determined to take the spotlight. But her costar, Scott Harper, threatens her chances of being noticed. Amara does not believe in mixing business with pleasure, but her heart-throb costar has other ideas.Elizabeth has won her first bid as the Costuming Director for the film. One of the principals happens to be her teen idol, Jared Rains, who has been out of the limelight for almost twenty years. Her crush doesn't seem interested, and nostalgic infatuation nearly blinds her to another opportunity.Follow these two heroines as they search for balance between work and play.

Coming Attraction

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Pluttark

An encyclopedia of fun, colorful, and humorous tidbits about the most popular films of all time! Imagine a list of the best romantic comedies without Hugh Grant! Or a tally of the most improbable fantasy flicks. Or even a ranking of giant movie monsters by size! In Cinegeek, wild and crazy film appreciation comes into focus for the delight of moviegoers and pop culture fans everywhere! Included are topics such as: Inventions We'd Like to See in Real Life; Pop Stars Miscast in Unsuitable Movie Roles; Weird Movies with Implausible Plots; Are You Shorter or Taller Than...; Actors Who Might Have Played James Bond, But... No; Bizarre Japanese Film Genres; and many more! 2018 Pubwest Design Award - Gold Winner for Gift, Holiday, or Specialty Book

Cinegeek

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Scott Peterson

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Delaware

The Movie Storybook

Discover how a small time circus magician Oscar Diggs becomes the great and powerful wWizard of Oz! When Oscar's hot air balloon gets blown off course, Oscar lands in the mystical and fantastical land of Oz. To his surprise and delight, the locals worship Oscar, believing him to be the long awaited wizard who will free them from the evil grip of the Wicked Witch. Will Oscar get used to this royal treatment and defeat the Wicked Witch? Or will the Witch defeat him? Take a peek at the man behind the curtain to find out the true origin story of the wonderful Wizard of Oz!

Oz the Great and Powerful

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Florida

Some of the most exciting careers are in STEM fields. A strong STEM education will allow you to research, test, and build new things. If you like movies, this book will teach you all about computer animation, industrial light and technical animators, motion capture engineers, and what education and degrees it takes to obtain these exciting careers. Learn all the tricks they use to make the special effects and simulations that make today's movies more exciting! This book will allow students to develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

STEM Jobs in Movies (see pictures for markings)

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Kentucky

120 Celebrities Pick the Films That Made a Difference (For Better or Worse)

Presents a collection of responses from a variety of celebrities, including Steve Carrell, Tim Gunn, Donald Trump, and John McCain, to the question "What is the movie that changed your life?"

"The Movie That Changed My Life"

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#paperback #fiction #love #movies #youngadult 

Kansas

"Pretty, popular Marijke Monti and over-achieving nerd-girl Lily Spencer have little in common--except that neither feels successful when it comes to love. Now they have a budding friendship and a plan--to act out grand gestures and get the guys of their dreams"--

Just Like the Movies

#paperback #wesanderson #billmurray #popculture #movies #trivia #humor 
#actor 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Illinois

A Critical Appreciation of the World's Finest Actor

He's the sort of actor who can do Hamlet and Charlie's Angels in the same year. He shuns managers and agents and once agreed to voice the part ofGarfield because he mistakenly believed it was a Coen brothers film. Bill Murray's extraordinary career is rich with fascinating anecdotes, contradictions, and mystery, from his early success onSaturday Night Live and the biggest blockbusters of the 1980s (Caddyshack, Stripes, Tootsie, Ghostbusters) to his reinvention as a hipster icon in the early 21st century (in films likeLost in Translation and Moonrise Kingdom). And now you can get your fill of Bill: part biography, part critical appreciation, part love letter, and all fun,The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray chronicles every single Murray performance in loving detail, relating all the milestones, yarns, and controversy in the life of this beloved but enigmatic performer. These pages are packed with color film stills, extraordinary fan art, and behind-the-scenes photography.

The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray

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Everything you wanted to know about the direction of Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and Barton Fink. A terrified woman plunges a knife through the hand of her pursuer. A leftwing playwright turns to the woman in his bed, only to find a river of blood. A baby, abandoned in the middle of the highway, smiles happily. A professional killer stuffs his partner into a woodchipper while a pregnant cop pulls her gun. Welcome to the world of the Coen Brothers. With the smash success of Fargo (winner of two major Academy Awards), the filmmaking team of Joel and Ethan Coen finally received their deserved recognition. But well before that the two brothers were writing and directing terrific films ― from the film-noir thriller Blood Simple, to the comedy Raising Arizona, to the gangster epic Miller’s Crossing, to the bizarre Barton Fink. With each film they have surprised fans and critics alike, always refusing to repeat themselves or compromise their independence. While still in their early twenties, Joel and Ethan Coen raised the money for their first film ― by knocking on the doors of the wealthy in their native Minnesota. Starring an unknown actress named Frances McDormand (who would later become Joel’s wife), it was an art-house hit and allowed the brothers to make Raising Arizona with Nicolas Cage and another Coen brothers’ discovery, Holly Hunter. But despite their high reputation, the brothers would not make another financially successful picture for years. Were their films just too offbeat and intellectual? And then came Fargo. Here is the story of how two middle-class Minnesota boys have come to write, shoot, and direct some of the most gruesome, exhilarating, and funny films of our time.

The Story of Two American Filmmakers 

The Coen Brothers

Donald W. McCaffrey

Comic Films and Comedians of the Thirties

"The Golden Age of Sound Comedy attempts to show the continuation of several comic traditions and the development of new ones in the Thirties."--The introduction.

The Golden Age of Sound Comedy

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Mark Orwoll

North Carolina

The Ultimate John Wayne Quote Book

With more than 1,100 impeccably sourced quotes from throughout John Wayne's 172-film career, John Wayne Speaks: The Ultimate John Wayne Quote Book provides what has often been missing from other Duke Wayne reference books: accuracy, context, and comprehensiveness. These quotations offer a deep dive into Wayne’s films and acting persona—the iconic American man of action whose sense of values and decency are a veneer covering a boiling pot of determination, courage, outrage, and even violence. The quotes in John Wayne Speaks are at once inspirational, humorous, touching, and revealing. Author and veteran journalist Mark Orwoll has created an overlay of categories into which each quote fits, making the manuscript easy for readers to find the type of quote—or even the exact quote, footnoted to identify its film—they may be searching for. But John Wayne Speaks is more than just a collection of the actor's movie lines. Orwoll has researched and written an in-depth introduction to Wayne's film career to put the quotes in a broader context. Movie-lovers will also appreciate the author's opinionated capsule reviews and production notes from Wayne's complete filmography. John Wayne Speaks is the quote book that every fan of the Duke needs and a delightful addition to any cinephile’s library.

John Wayne Speaks

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Maine

Old Yeller

Published 1980, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket 

Profiles in Entertainment 

Show People

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William Shatner

The leader of the Enterprise crew tells the inside stories of the making of the first six "Star Trek" movies and includes reports from the set of "Star Trek VII"

Star Trek Movie Memories

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Pennsylvania

A Tale of Movies, the Mob, (and Sex)

In 1967, Peter Bart, then a young family man and rising reporter for the 'New York Times', decided to upend his life and enter into the dizzying world of motion pictures. 'Infamous Players' is the story of Bart's whirlwind journey at Paramount, his role in its triumph and failures, and how a new kind of filmmaking emerged during that time.When Bart was lured to Paramount by his friend and fellow newcomer, the legendary Robert Evans, the studio languished, its slate riddled with movies that were out of touch with the dynamic sixties. By the time Bart had left Paramount in 1975, the studio had completed a remarkable run with such films as 'The Godfather', 'Rosemary's Baby', 'Harold and Maude', 'Love Story', 'Chinatown', 'Paper Moon', and 'True Grit'. But this new golden era at Paramount was also fraught with chaos and company turmoil. Drugs, sex, runaway budgets, management infighting, and even the Mafia started finding their way onto the Paramount backlot, making it surely one of the worst-run studios in the history of the movie industry.As Peter reflects on the New Hollywood era at Paramount with behind-the-scenes details and insightful analysis, here too are his fascinating recollections of the icons from that era: Warren Beatty, Steve McQueen, Robert Redford, Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola, Roman Polanski, and Frank Sinatra among others.For over five decades, first on the inside as a studio executive, and later as the longtime editor-in-chief of 'Variety', Peter Bart has viewed Hollywood from an incomparable vantage point. The stories he tells and the lessons we learn from 'Infamous Players' are essential for anyone who loves movies.

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Wally Lamb

I'll Take You There

Kirk Douglas; Anne Douglas; Michael Douglas (Foreword by); Marcia Newberger (As told to); Turner Classic Movies

Kirk and Anne

Mr. Blackwell

From Rags to Bitches

Michael Blitz; Louise Krasniewicz

Why Arnold Matters

Lillian Hellman; Garry Wills (Introduction by); Kathy Bates (Foreword by)

Scoundrel Time

Edward Burns

Independent Ed

David Thomson

Showman

Lisa O'Brien; Illustrated by Stephen Macearchern

Lights, Camera, Action! Making Movies and TV from the Inside Out

Rachel McMillan; Laura Leigh Bean

A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide

Mark Shulman; Hazlitt Krog; Illustrated by Martha Newbigging

Attack of the Killer Video Book; Tips and Tricks for Young Directors

Laura Christian

Coming Attraction

Pluttark

Cinegeek

Scott Peterson

Oz the Great and Powerful

Carla Mooney

STEM Jobs in Movies (see pictures for markings)

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"The Movie That Changed My Life"

Kelly Fiore

Just Like the Movies

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The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray

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Donald W. McCaffrey

The Golden Age of Sound Comedy

Mark Orwoll

John Wayne Speaks

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Old Yeller

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Show People

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Star Trek Movie Memories

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