Product Description: Based on Doris Kearns Goodwin's #1 New York Times Bestselling 2005 book, Team of Rivals; directed by Steven Spielberg; and featuring a star-studded cast, Lincoln is destined for greatness. The film, which will hit theaters in December 2012, examines the most turbulent period of our sixteenth president's leadership: Lincoln's efforts to pass the Thirteenth Amendment in the House of Representatives against the backdrop of the Civil War...read more

An inside look at more than forty years of the James Bond film phenomenon chronicles the making of the twenty-one 007 films, from storyboard to finished film, in a volume that includes interviews with the stars, producers, directors, writers, and designers, as well as on-the-set photography, never-before-seen art, and personal anecdotes.

The daughter of Alfred and Alma Hitchcock offers an illuminating portrait of the relationship between her parents, describing growing up in Hollywood, Alma's remarkable contributions to her father's work, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of the film world, accompanied by rare personal photographs and testimonies from family and friends. Reprint.

A history of extreme violence in movies analyzes the public response to this ever-growing phenomenon, tracing its beginnings in films such as Bonnie and Clyde and discussing how it fits into the artistic vision of filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorcese. Original. (view table of contents)

A behind-the-scenes look at the 'Star Wars' prequel includes comments from the cast and crew and descriptions of how the special effects were created

Featuring more than 250 drawings and photographs, along with interviews with director George Lucas and his crew, a scrapbook follows the making of the latest Star Wars film, from its script to its special effects. Movie tie-in. 35,000 first printing. $250,000 ad/promo. (view table of contents)

Provides the complete screenplays of the three Star Wars films, and provides background information about how the scripts were developed

Provides examples of controversial movies from the last two decades in which certain scenes were deleted for U.S. consumption, including 'Basic Instinct,' 'Dressed to Kill,' and others

Product Description: Alfred Hitchcock Quotes

Looks at the career of Brian De Palma, discusses the criticisms leveled against him, and considers the themes and camera techniques used in his films