The Sydney Institute,

	Josh Hartnett Definitely Wants to Do This, and Other Lies from a Life in the Screen Trade In this no-holds-barred account, the author takes us through the highs and lowes of the screen trade, from deals at dinner tables to dressing downs in backlots, from far-flung locations, to the centres of power, with a cast of characters that includes Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Jodie Foster, Jeffrey Archer, Morgan Freeman, etc. Author: Bruce Beresford Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd ISBN: 9780732284398 Format: Hardback Book Online Price: $39.99
	Making Friday the 13th For a quarter of a century - from the shocking debut of 1980's Friday the 13th to the awesome commercial success of 2003's Freddy Vs. Jason - the Friday the 13th series has endured as the most popular horror series in the world. Now, David Grove has written an exhaustive document detailing the making and the impact of all of the films in the Friday the 13th series. Combining detailed production histories of each of the eleven films with rare anecdotes and interviews, Grove provides an entertaining and extensive document of this unique part of horror cinema history. Illustrated with scores of previously unseen photos, Grove's book casts fresh light on a cinematic phenomenon that's now stronger than ever. From the birth of Jason, via the first appearance of the iconic hockey mask, to the climactic pairing of Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, it's all here. 11 films. More than USD500 Million in worldwide box office. A body count in the hundreds. A fan-base in the tens of millions. Friday the 13th can't ever die, and it never will. Author: David Grove Publisher: Fab Press ISBN: 9781903254318 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $31.95
	Producing Animation Drawing heavily from the authors' twenty years of combined experience, Producing Animation offers a clear overview of this exciting industry and a comprehensive guide to the process of developing a project from conception to final delivery. Written from the perspective of a producer, this book offers the foundation of how a project is created in addition to describing the role of the producer at each phase. Answers are provided to many of the most commonly asked questions about animation ranging from how to enter the business to the average cost and schedule for a prime-time animated series. Producing Animation has the first-of-its-kind comprehensive chart of accounts for animation, named the Animation Budget Builder, which can be individually tailored for each project. Students, aspiring producers, investors, television and studio executives, artists, film line producers wishing to branch into animation, and legal advisors will find this an invaluable tool. The chapters specifically geared to the pre-production, production and postproduction processes offer animation producers a wealth of practical advice. Numerous illustrations outline the different steps of production. Forms the authors have devised to help streamline the process are also included. Observations from a wide range of industry professionals such as studio heads, creators, directors, producers, writers and members of the production crew, give the reader insight into what it takes to be successful in this business. The authors' personal anecdotes at key process checkpoints relay firsthand experience, illustrating some of the pitfalls a producer must learn to circumvent. Detailed information on preparing a thorough production plan including the budget, schedule, and crew plan can also be found in this book. It is the complete guide to identifying, pitching, selling, developing, and producing an animated show. It provides comprehensive information on production planning, budgeting, scheduling and t Author: Catherine Winder & Zahra Dowlatabadi Publisher: Elsevier Publishers ISBN: 9780240804125 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $100.00
	Puppetry and Puppets Puppets have existed in one form or another in almost every culture throughout the history of man. In Puppetry: A World History, Eileen Blumenthal provides a comprehensive overview of the history and technique of puppetry and examines in depth and detail the unique nature and abilities of puppets and the countless roles they have played in human societies across the globe for thousands of years. Blumenthal draws examples from an astonishing array of puppeteers and performances, as well as works of art and historical artifacts to provide readers with a comprehensive view of the world of constructed actors and the eclectic, and often eccentric, artists who created them. From bunraku to Miss Piggy, from the shadow puppets of Java to Howdy Doody, from African marionettes with outsize genitalia to sweet and loveable Lamb Chop, from Senor Wences's famous hand (literally) puppet to the minimalism of Russian puppet master Sergei Obraztsov, whose puppets consisted of nothing more than two small balls, each stuck on the end of a finger - the spectacular range and variety of the world's puppets is explored through more than 300 illustrations and Blumenthal's lively, accessible prose. Author: Eileen Blumenthal Publisher: Thames & Hudson ISBN: 9780500512265 Format: Hardback Book Online Price: $95.00
	Stallone With his sculpted physique and brooding good looks, Sylvester Stallone remains the quintessential movie star. His love life has drawn as much attention as his $2 billion-grossing films. After a long-suffering first wife and a philandering second, his current spouse is a supermodel 25 years his junior, and between each marriage he was seen with a catwalk's worth of women who seemed to live on the cover of Vogue. Stallone: A Rocky Life reveals the emotional background of this most private public figure. Based on exclusive interviews with the star himself, his outspoken mother, his second wife and a host of celebrity colleagues and friends, the book presents an insider's view of the actor. Fans will find the star's personal life as compelling as any of his action adventures. The author also tells the story of Stallone's film career, from cartoon icon to failed comic actor to his incarnation as an overweight anti-hero in the critically acclaimed Cop Land. Stallone: A Rocky Life is a thoughtful examination of a man who faced up to tragedies and setbacks to win fame, fortune and happiness. Author: Frank Sanello Publisher: Mainstream Publishing ISBN: 9781840181135 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $34.95
	And it's Goodnight from Him ... Double acts don't come any closer than the The Two Ronnies. Messrs Barker and Corbett kept a nation laughing for two decades, and yet despite the rigorous work that went into writing, rehearsing and broadcasting almost a hundred episodes to millions of viewers each week, the pair never shared a cross word. For the first time, Ronnie Corbett tells the story of the their rise from theatre, through The Frost Report and into their own legendary show, as well as how some of their greatest sketches, including Mastermind and Fork Handles, came into being. This is the story of one of the great British institutions of the last thirty years, and a hilarious and moving look inside the working lives of two of our most-beloved comedians. Author: Ronnie Corbett Publisher: Penguin Books ISBN: 9780141028040 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $24.95
	Book on Acting Stephen Book is a top Hollywood acting coach and teacher and a theatre director. His students have won Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, Obies, and Grammys. Thirteen of his present or former students are featured in either starring roles or as cast regulars in the current primetime television schedule. This book contains film and television scenes in which Book-coached actors, used his Improvisation Technique to create their performances. These scenes, showing the actors' performance choices, demonstrate the use of Improvisation Technique in different genres of acting. Well-known theatre and film scenes are included, as well as scenes from such TV shows as 'Frasier', 'Melrose Place', 'Star Trek: Voyager', 'LA Law' and 'The Practice'. Author: Stephen Book Publisher: Silman-James Press,U.S. ISBN: 9781879505605 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $39.95
	The Complete Animation Course Animation is one of the most creative and exciting areas of filmmaking - but if you're new to the subject, where do you start? This complete animation course shows you how and more, covering everything from the art of storytelling - the secret of all great animation - to cel, stop action and 3D computer-generated animations. Richly illustrated with animation stills, screen-grabs and artworks, this book is a resource for beginner and advanced animators, and should be a source of inspiration for those who commission animated films. Author: Chris Patmore & Finlay Cowan Publisher: Thames & Hudson ISBN: 9780500284377 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $39.95
	Dirk Bogarde Although Bogarde and his partner destroyed many of his papers, his family has made available his personal archive to John Coldstream, former Literary Editor of the Daily Telegraph, who knew him well in his last years and edited his final book, For the Time Being (1998). Coldstream has also made many discoveries all over the world following diligent research. Author: John Coldstream Publisher: Orion Publishing ISBN: 9780753819852 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $29.99
	Enough Rope With even more of your favourite moments from the ABC's most prestigious and talked about show, this contains interviews with high-profile guests, plus comments on the show from members of the viewing public. Author: Andrew Denton Publisher: ABC Books ISBN: 9780733319730 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $29.95
	The Fat Girl from Hollyoaks THE FAT GIRL FROM HOLLYOAKS is the story of a girl who spent her childhood and teen years caught up in a cyle of binge-eating, gaining a stone every year of her life, to reach her early twenties weighing 24 stone. Despite this she fulfilled her dreams of becoming an actress and four four years played Chloe on Hollyoaks, in a ground-breaking role as the first character on the show who didn't conform to the glossy format. Mikyla went on to break her dependency on food and shed an incredible 9 stone to reach her healthy weight of 15 stone (and 6 foot!) today. She will never be skinny, but she is happy and healthy. This is a memoir about being different and suffering for it, and about having the courage to change your life. Author: Mikyla Dodd Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton ISBN: 9780340935477 Format: Hardback Book Online Price: $45.00
	My Movie Business John Irving's memoir describes the author's involvement (and lack thereof) in five of the films that have (and have not) been made from his nine novels. It focuses primarily on the 13 years Irving spent writing and rewriting his screenplay of The Cider House Rules, for four different directors. Author: John Irving Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 9780747546313 Format: Hardback Book Online Price: $38.95
	The Magician's Son Sandy McCutcheon was adopted under bizarre circumstances, and spent decades searching for his real identity. The presenter of Radio National's Australia Talks Back has appeared in an episode of ABCs Australian Story. Author: Sandy Mccutcheon Publisher: Penguin Books ISBN: 9780143005315 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $24.95
	Ordinary Lifestyles This is an exploration of how the 'lifestyle industry' influences our culture. There are now more 'lifestyle' books, magazines, websites, and radio and TV shows than ever, focusing on topics such as cookery, gardening, travel, and home improvement. This collection of new essays explores how lifestyle media influence contemporary taste and cultures. Author: David Bell & Joanne Hollows Publisher: Open University Press ISBN: 9780335215508 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $50.00
	Never Argue with a Mug, The Don Lane Story Don Lane is a great entertainer. A pioneer of Australian television, an American who came down under Lane not only presented variety television, he lived it. A man influenced by some of Australia's greatest performers - such as Roy Rene ('Mo'). This is his 'tell all' story, a rare insight into his life and the entertainment industry in which he worked. There are candid insights into work colleagues and how the industry functioned. He talks about the stars of TV's golden years and how he was part of it. Author: Don Lane & Janise Beaumont Publisher: New Holland Publishers ISBN: 9781741105179 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $35.00
	The Brady Bunch Guide to Life The quirky wisdom and sensible advice of The Brady Bunch - the first family of 1970's television - have been drawn from five seasons of episodes and condensed into a pocket - sized guide to life.. The Brady Bunch show first went on air in 1974 and has continued to broadcast in reruns. A touchstone of American popular culture and a pure example of classic TV, it has been reincarnated in the blockbuster movies, The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel.. The show's format is perfect for scripting life lessons and in-jokes. Each episode dealt with some aspect of life that, in 30 minutes, was neatly resolved, complete with an important moral.. This Miniature Edition is a perfect slice of nostalgia for anyone who enjoys the occasional rerun of a TV classic. It includes hilarious and very Brady tips on how to deal with siblings, conquer pre-teen angst and generally be an all-round balanced person. Author: Paul Ruditis Publisher: Running Press ISBN: 9780762420667 Format: Hardback Book Online Price: $8.99
	The Encyclopedia of British Film This is an updated edition of a comprehensive history of the British film industry from its inception to the present day, with minute listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema. Brian McFarlane's meticulously researched guide is the most authoritative book yet produced on the people involved in British film. This unparalleled volume is fully illustrated with numerous rare black and white photos of film stars and film-makers from the 1920s to the present day. The end result is an invaluable addition to the reference shelf of anyone with an interest in British cinema. The definitive companion to British film, updated with new entries, it is an essential reference book for enthusiasts, universities and libraries. It includes an Introduction by Philip French, chief film reviewer for the Observer. Author: Brian McFarlane Publisher: Methuen Publishing Ltd ISBN: 9780413776600 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $60.00
	Leading Ladies This work talks about sexy, strong, stylish actresses. More than just a pretty face, each of the actresses celebrated in this book brought a legendary presence to the movies and made a powerful and enduring mark on film history, while helping define roles for women on and off the screen. "Leading Ladies" features 50 unforgettable actresses of the studio era. Engaging and thoroughly researched, each actress profile includes an insightful career overview, annotated list of essential films, style notes, beheind the scenes facts, Academy Awards nominations and wins, playful trivia such as astrological sign, and stills, posters, and glamourous publicity shorts. It includes: Jean Arthur, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Louise Brooks, Claudette Colbert, Joan Crawford, Marion Davies Lillian Gish, Jean Harlow, Susan Hayward, Rita Hayworth, Audrey Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn, Lena Horne, Grace Kelly, Deborah Kerr, Hedy Lamarr, Vivien Leigh, Carole Lombard, Sophia Loren, Myrna Loy, Shirley MacLaine, Marilyn Monroe, Kim Novak, Maureen O'Hara, And many more! Author: Turner Classic Movies Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 9780811852487 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $29.95
	The Pleasures of Horror This exploration of horror fictions - literary, cinematic and televisual - looks at the emotions they engender in their audiences. The text is divided into three sections. The first examines how horror is valued and devalued in different cultural fields the second investigates the cultural politics of the contemporary horror film while the final part considers horror fandom in relation to its embodied practices (film festivals), its reading formations (commercial fan magazines and fanzines) and the role of special effects. The book combines a wide range of media and textual examples with highly detailed and closely focused exposition of theory. Author: Matt Hills Publisher: Continuum International Publishing ISBN: 9780826458889 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $68.95
	Bones Starring Buffy and Angel's David Boreanaz, Bones is the thrilling investigative drama inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and best-selling novelist Kathy Reichs. Dr Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is a highly skilled forensic anthropologist who is often teamed with Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz), piecing together the clues left behind in murder victims' bones. Booth and Brennan solve horrific crimes while keeping viewers gripped by their ongoing love/hate relationship. This is the official companion packed full of exclusive new interviews with the cast and crew, stunning photos and a complete seasons one and two episode guide, as well as background detail on real-life forensics. This book includes a foreword by Kathy Reichs, real-life forensic anthropologist and author whose best-selling novels inspired the series. Author: Paul Ruditis Publisher: TITAN BOOKS LTD ISBN: 9781845765392 Format: Paperback Book Online Price: $27.95