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A Brief Guide to Star Wars

Author : Brian J. Robb
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1780335830
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book A Brief Guide to Star Wars written by Brian J. Robb and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Lucas was a rebel, refusing to make films in the style of the dying studio system, relentlessly pushing the technology of the day, and almost alone in understanding the potential of merchandising; but he was a rebel who built an empire. From the staggering unexpected success of the original Star Wars in 1977, when cinema attendances exceeded 20 million for the first time since 1963, through The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, then the 'dark times', the 16 years leading to the blockbusting prequel trilogy - this is the fascinating story of how it all happened. Life-long Star Wars fan and movie journalist Brian J. Robb edited the official Star Wars magazine for a decade and visited the sets of Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith in Australia (observing director George Lucas at work), as well as the famous Skywalker Ranch. He has interviewed many of the stars and crew of all six Star Wars movies.

A Brief Guide to Jane Austen

Author : Charles Jennings
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1780330472
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book A Brief Guide to Jane Austen written by Charles Jennings and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Austen is a mystery. The first incontrovertibly great woman novelist, she is, among other things, one of the finest prose stylists in literature; the first truly modern writer, the Godmother of chick lit. She is also the greatest enigma (next to Shakespeare) in English literature. Soldiers in the First World War sat in the trenches and read them for the civilising comforts they provided. Hard-nut literary critics such as F. R. Leavis lauded their austere complexity. World Book Day, 2007, found that Pride and Prejudice was the one book 'The nation can't live without'. In this witty, accessible guide, Charles Jennings goes in search of this enigma through her words as well as her times, including a short biography, an overview of the novels, as well as the world that she inhabited. Finally, the book contains Jane's very own words of advice for the modern life.

A Brief History of the First World War

Author : Jon E. Lewis
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1472111745
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of the First World War written by Jon E. Lewis and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even 100 years on from the First World War it haunts us still. No other conflict has revealed so dramatically the senselessness of war, and none has shaped the modern world to the same extent, from its impact on the Russian Revolution and the rise of Hitler to the final break-up of the British Empire and the supremacy of America. These compelling eyewitness accounts - over 180 of them - of the War to End All Wars cover every facet of the war, from the Flanders trenches to the staffrooms of the Imperial German Army, from T. E. Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia') in the desert to German figher ace the Red Baron in the air, and from English Land Girls to German U-boat crews in the North Atlantic. There are contributions from all combatant nations, including the UK, USA, France, Germany, Canada, Italy, Australia, Russia, Serbia, and India and the book includes a detailed timeline and maps.

A Brief History of the Martial Arts

Author : Jonathan Clements
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1472136470
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of the Martial Arts written by Jonathan Clements and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'If I had to pick a single general martial arts history book in English, I would recommend A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Dr Jonathan Clements' RICHARD BEITLICH, Martial History Team blog From Shaolin warrior monks to the movies of Bruce Lee, a new history of the evolution of East Asian styles of unarmed combat, from Kung Fu to Ninjutsu Folk tales of the Shaolin Temple depict warrior monks with superhuman abilities. Today, dozens of East Asian fighting styles trace their roots back to the Buddhist brawlers of Shaolin, although any quest for the true story soon wanders into a labyrinth of forgeries, secret texts and modern retellings. This new study approaches the martial arts from their origins in military exercises and callisthenics. It examines a rich folklore from old wuxia tales of crime-fighting heroes to modern kung fu movies. Centre stage is given to the stories that martial artists tell themselves about themselves, with accounts (both factual and fictional) of famous practitioners including China's Yim Wing-chun, Wong Fei-hong, and Ip Man, as well as Japanese counterparts such as Kano Jigoro, Itosu Anko and So Doshin. The history of martial arts encompasses secret societies and religious rebels, with intimate glimpses of the histories of China, Korea and Japan, their conflicts and transformations. The book also charts the migration of martial arts to the United States and beyond. Special attention is paid to the turmoil of the twentieth century, the cross-cultural influence of Japanese colonies in Asia, and the post-war rise of martial arts in sport and entertainment - including the legacy of Bruce Lee, the dilemma of the ninja and the global audience for martial arts in fiction.

A Brief History of Gangsters

Author : Brian J. Robb
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1472110684
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of Gangsters written by Brian J. Robb and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The romanticised American gangster of the Prohibition era has proved an enduringly popular figure. Even today, names like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano still resonate. Robb explores the histories of key figures, from gangs in the Old West, through Prohibition and the Great Depression, to the likes of John Gotti and Frank Lucas in the 1970s and 1980s. He also looks at the gangster in popular culture, in hit TV series such as Boardwalk Empire. Although the focus is strongly on the archetypal American gangster, Robb also examines gangsters around the world, including the infamous Kray twins in London, French crime kingpin Jacques Mesrine, the Mafia Dons of Sicily, and the rise of notorious Serbian and Albanian gangs. Infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly makes an appearance, as does Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, while other sections provide details of the Chinese Triads and the Yakuza in Japan. Robb also explores the gangster in popular culture, especially in film and television. Recent hit TV series such as The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire and blockbuster movies like Public Enemies and Gangster Squad show that the gangster is here to stay.

The Star Wars Phenomenon in Britain

Author : Craig Stevens
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476628505
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The Star Wars Phenomenon in Britain written by Craig Stevens and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the top-grossing Hollywood blockbusters of all time, Star Wars launched one of the most successful movie and licensing franchises in history. Yet much of the film's backstory was set in Britain, where the original trilogy was made and where early efforts at tie-in merchandising were spearheaded. The author provides a detailed account of the saga's British connection, including personal recollections of fans in the UK, exclusive interviews with staff members of Palitoy who took on the challenge of producing millions of toys, and the story of how a group of writers from the underground press in London combined with Marvel comics to produce the first Star Wars expanded universe.

A Guide to the Star Wars Universe

Author : Bill Slavicsek
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 9780345386250
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Star Wars Universe written by Bill Slavicsek and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1994 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for facts abut the characters, armament, starships, planets, alien species, or battles in the most exciting adventure of them all? You'll find the whole universe of Star Wars covered in this fully revised and expanded second edition, including: the original Star Wars movies, National Public Radio dramatizations, Role-playing games, sourcebooks, storybooks, sketchbooks, and more.

Jedi vs. Sith: Star Wars: The Essential Guide to the Force

Author : Ryder Windham
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 0345542770
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book Jedi vs. Sith: Star Wars: The Essential Guide to the Force written by Ryder Windham and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE ABSOLUTE POWER AT THE HEART OF THE STAR WARS GALAXY The Force, in the immortal words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together.” The fortunate few who are able to tap into this extraordinary power have studied and cultivated the full spectrum of its potential–either embracing its virtuous qualities or succumbing to its evil temptations. The Jedi seek to bring peace and enlightenment to the galaxy, while the Sith hunger only for conquest and control. This comprehensive one-of-a-kind overview chronicles the known history of the Force and its wielders down through the ages, from the founding tenets of Jedi and Sith teachings to the landmark events and legendary figures who have shaped the struggle between the light and dark sides. In first-hand accounts by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa Solo, Darth Bane, Darth Vader, Count Dooku, Emperor Palpatine, and a host of other Jedi Masters, Sith Lords, scholars, and sages, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force spans the breadth of available knowledge, including • the first recorded discovery of the Force • significant battles affected by the Force throughout galactic history • the purpose, construction, and importance of Holocrons • the evolution of the Jedi and Sith orders • Force-sensitive abilities–including battle meditation, telekinesis, and “mind tricks” • noteworthy Jedi and Sith lightsabers, and the seven forms of lightsaber combat • a vivid portrait of the Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker PLUS–More than one hundred brand new full-color illustrations! No Star Wars library is complete without this definitive guide to understanding the Force. Remember: the Force will be with you . . . always!

How Star Wars Conquered the Universe

Author : Chris Taylor
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0465097510
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book How Star Wars Conquered the Universe written by Chris Taylor and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1973, a young filmmaker named George Lucas scribbled some notes for a far-fetched space-fantasy epic. Some forty years and 37 billion later, Star Wars -- related products outnumber human beings, a growing stormtrooper army spans the globe, and "Jediism" has become a religion in its own right. Lucas's creation has grown into far more than a cinematic classic; it is, quite simply, one of the most lucrative, influential, and interactive franchises of all time. Yet incredibly, until now the complete history of Star Wars -- its influences and impact, the controversies it has spawned, its financial growth and long-term prospects -- has never been told. In How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, veteran journalist Chris Taylor traces the series from the difficult birth of the original film through its sequels, the franchise's death and rebirth, the prequels, and the preparations for a new trilogy. Providing portraits of the friends, writers, artists, producers, and marketers who labored behind the scenes to turn Lucas's idea into a legend, Taylor also jousts with modern-day Jedi, tinkers with droid builders, and gets inside Boba Fett's helmet, all to find out how Star Wars has attracted and inspired so many fans for so long. Since the first film's release in 1977, Taylor shows, Star Wars has conquered our culture with a sense of lightness and exuberance, while remaining serious enough to influence politics in far-flung countries and spread a spirituality that appeals to religious groups and atheists alike. Controversial digital upgrades and poorly received prequels have actually made the franchise stronger than ever. Now, with a savvy new set of bosses holding the reins and Episode VII on the horizon, it looks like Star Wars is just getting started. An energetic, fast-moving account of this creative and commercial phenomenon, How Star Wars Conquered the Universe explains how a young filmmaker's fragile dream beat out a surprising number of rivals to gain a diehard, multigenerational fan base -- and why it will be galvanizing our imaginations and minting money for generations to come.

Star Wars

Author : Bill Smith
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 9780345414137
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars written by Bill Smith and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide of high-tech weapons and technology found in the Star Wars universe.

A Galaxy of Things

Author : Colette Searls
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000897966
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book A Galaxy of Things written by Colette Searls and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-06-28 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Galaxy of Things explores the ways in which all puppets, masks, makeup-prosthetic figures are "material characters," using iconic Star Wars characters like Yoda and R2-D2 to illustrate what makes them so compelling. As an epic franchise, Star Wars has been defined by creatures, droids, and masked figures since the original 1977 movie. Author Colette Searls, a theatre director and expert in puppetry studies, uncovers how non-humans like Chewbacca, semi-humans like Darth Maul, and even concealed humans like Boba Fett tell meaningful stories that conventional human characters cannot. Searls defines three powers that puppets, masked figures, and other material characters wield—distance, distillation, and duality—and analyzes Star Wars’ most iconic robots and aliens to demonstrate how they work across nearly a half-century of live-action films. Yoda and "Baby Yoda"—two of popular culture’s greatest puppets—use these qualities to transform their human companions. Similarly, Darth Vader’s mask functions as a performing object driving mystery and suspense across three film trilogies. The power of material characters has also been wielded in problematic ways, such as stereotypes in the representation of service droids and controversial creatures like Jar Jar Binks. Bringing readers forward into the first Star Wars live-action streaming series, the book also explores how the early 2020s stories centered material characters in particularly meaningful, often redemptive ways. A Galaxy of Things is an accessible guide to puppets, masks, and other material characters for students and scholars of theatre, film, puppetry, and popular culture studies. It also offers useful perspectives on non-human representation for researchers in object-oriented ontology, posthumanism, ethnic studies, and material culture.

Focus On: 100 Most Popular United States National Film Registry Films

Author : Wikipedia contributors
Publisher : e-artnow sro
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2436 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Focus On: 100 Most Popular United States National Film Registry Films written by Wikipedia contributors and published by e-artnow sro. This book was released on with total page 2436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The American Blockbuster

Author : Benjamin Crace
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book The American Blockbuster written by Benjamin Crace and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an indispensable resource for students and general readers, this book serves as an entry point for a conversation on America's favorite pastime, focusing in on generational differences and the evolution of American identity. In an age marked by tension and division, Americans of all ages and backgrounds have turned to film to escape the pressures of everyday life. Yet, beyond escapism, popular cinema is both a mirror and microscope for our collective psyche. Examining the films that have made billions of dollars through a new lens reveals that popular culture is a vital source for understanding what it means to be an American. This book is divided into four sections, each associated with a different generation. Featuring such era-defining hits as Jaws, Back to the Future, Avatar, and The Avengers, each section presents detailed film analyses that showcase the consistency of certain American values throughout generations as well as the constant renegotiation of others. Ideal for any cinephile, The American Blockbuster demonstrates how complex and meaningful even the summer blockbuster can be.

Star Wars The Clone Wars Episoden-Guide

Author : Jason Fry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783831024070
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars The Clone Wars Episoden-Guide written by Jason Fry and published by . This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Star Wars

Author : Andy Mangels
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 9780345395351
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars written by Andy Mangels and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1995 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE EMPIRE! RESEARCH THE REBELS! *Features detailed profiles of all the most important characters in the Star Wars universe *Covers the movies, the books--classic and new--the comics, the TV specials, the games, and the rest of the expanding universe of Star Wars *Describes the history and personality of each character, with vital statistics, weapons of choice, and vehicles used *Includes photographs and original line drawings--with multiple illustrations of most characters for better visual reference *Brings you up-to-date on recent characters and events if you've been away from the Star Wars universe for a while. THE UNIVERSE OF STAR WARS IS EXPANDING FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE... WITH THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CHARACTERS IN HAND, YOU'LL NEVER LOSE YOUR WAY.

Star Wars

Author : Matthew Reinhart
Publisher : SCHOLASTIC
ISBN 13 : 9780439882828
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars written by Matthew Reinhart and published by SCHOLASTIC. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars with this pop-up extravaganza that takes readers on a 3-D, movable journey unto the Star Wars universe.

Star Wars Made Easy

Author : Christian Blauvelt
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241340772
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars Made Easy written by Christian Blauvelt and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't know your Wookiees from your Wampas? If the Star Wars saga has you stumped, we've got your back. Star Wars Made Easy gives you everything you need to get you around the galaxy. Star Wars is a global phenomenon and the Force has truly reawakened. So where to start if you have never actually gotten around to watching the movies? Or if you find yourself dating an avid Star Wars fan? Or your kids keep asking you tricky questions about the dark side? Don't worry! We have you covered. Star Wars Made Easy is aimed at Star Wars novices who want to get up to speed and make sense of the Star Wars references that permeate modern culture. This book will answer questions about the movies, the Star Wars universe, and much more! © & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.