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Book Synopsis Film + Travel Asia, Oceania, Africa by : Museyon Guides
Download or read book Film + Travel Asia, Oceania, Africa written by Museyon Guides and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring color photographs of movie locations, sites, and landmarks, this guide for film buffs and travel lovers provides information about notable scenes from 139 movies shot throughout Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Drive into the parking garage at the University of Melbourne and follow in the footsteps of Mel Gibson in Mad Max. Go to the 83rd floor of the International Finance Centre in Hong Kong and see where Angelina Jolie jumped in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Whisper your deepest desires into the walls of Ta Prom Temple in Cambodia and re-create In the Mood for Love. Warm up your vocal chords at Karaoke-kan in Tokyo and pay homage to Lost in Translation. Discover which tiny Tasmanian town of 300 residents inspires Hayao Miyazaki, the anime mastermind behind Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service. Find out when the scenery of Vietnam is in Cambodia and when it's in Puerto Rico and much, much more.
Book Synopsis Film+Travel by : Museyon Guides Staff
Download or read book Film+Travel written by Museyon Guides Staff and published by Museyon Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel the world through the lens of your favorite film scenes and discover the best locations for your next vacation.
Book Synopsis Film + Travel Europe by : Museyon Guides
Download or read book Film + Travel Europe written by Museyon Guides and published by Museyon Inc. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring color photographs of movie locations, sites, and landmarks, this guide for film buffs and travel lovers provides information about notable scenes from nearly 200 movies shot throughout Europe. Visit Almeria, Spain, and be transported into the iconic scenes of Lawrence of Arabia. Enjoy an incredible view of Paris from Amélie's Montmartre. Mail a postcard in Procida, Italy, and see the sights shot in Il Postino. Prowl through the neighborhoods of Hamburg like Dennis Hopper and feel the eerie glow that is emitted in The American Friend. Find out how the location of Atonement was found and why Iceland stood in for the sands of Iwo Jima, and much, much more.
Book Synopsis Film + Travel North America, South America by : Museyon Guides
Download or read book Film + Travel North America, South America written by Museyon Guides and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring color photographs of movie locations, sites, and landmarks, this guide for film buffs and travel lovers provides information about notable scenes from nearly 200 movies shot throughout North and South America. Report a fire at the hook & ladder company #8 if you want to see Ghostbusters' headquarters in New York City. When in San Francisco, stop for a cup of coffee at the café where Steve McQueen's Bullit meets an informant. Bring your own box of chocolates to Chippewa Square, Savannah, and reenact the iconic scenes from Forrest Gump. Visit the Marine Building in Vancouver and be transported to Clark Kent's employer, the Daily Planet, in Smallville. Find out what part of Puerto Rico posed for The Lord of the Flies, why Madonna evaded Argentina when playing Eva Peron, and much, much more.
Book Synopsis Travel, Tourism and the Moving Image by : Sue Beeton
Download or read book Travel, Tourism and the Moving Image written by Sue Beeton and published by Channel View Publications. This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the relationship between tourism and the moving image, from the early era of silent moving pictures through to cinema as mass entertainment. It examines how our active and emotional engagement with moving images provides meaning and connection to a place that can affect our decision-making when we travel. It also analyses how our touristic experiences can inform our film-viewing. A range of genres and themes are studied including the significance of the western, espionage, road and gangster movies, along with further study of film studio theme parks and an introduction to the relationship between gaming and travel. This book will appeal to tourism scholars as well as film studies professionals, and is written in an accessible manner for a general audience.
Book Synopsis Art + Travel Europe Munch and Oslo by : Museyon,
Download or read book Art + Travel Europe Munch and Oslo written by Museyon, and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we think of Edvard Munch, Norway's best-known artist and the so-called "father of Expressionism" we invariably think of his iconic masterpiece, The Scream. But Munch was an extremely prolific and influential artist who left thousands of other works to the city of Oslo when he died. This book features detailed walking tours of Oslo and Asgardstrand where the artist lived, loved and labored. Readers will discover the sights and stories behind such an iconic work like "The Scream."
Book Synopsis Art + Travel Europe Caravaggio and Rome by : Museyon,
Download or read book Art + Travel Europe Caravaggio and Rome written by Museyon, and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master of light and shadow, revolutionary realist, and violent street brawler—Caravaggio's life is shrouded in mystery and myth. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio settled in Rome in 1592, where he painted much of the best work of his brief, but brilliant, career. His violent temper, however, did not serve him well, and in 1606 he was forced to flee Rome. This book features detailed walking tours of Rome and Valletta in Malta where the artist lived, loved and labored. Readers will discover the sights and stories behind such an iconic work like "Death of the Virgin."
Book Synopsis Art + Travel Europe Goya and Madrid by : Museyon,
Download or read book Art + Travel Europe Goya and Madrid written by Museyon, and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Courtier and Old Master portraitist, harsh social critic, and modern Expressionist—perhaps no artist personifies Madrid at the crossroads of the 18th and 19th centuries more than Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes. Arriving in Madrid to work at the Royal Tapestry Factory in 1775, Goya served the Bourbon court and Madrid society. This book features detailed walking tours of Madrid and Zaragoza where the artist lived, loved and labored. Readers will discover the sights and stories behind such an iconic work like "The 3rd of May, 1808."
Book Synopsis Art + Travel Europe Vermeer and Delft by : Museyon,
Download or read book Art + Travel Europe Vermeer and Delft written by Museyon, and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vermeer, who painted exquisite light-infused scenes of middle-class life in Delft, was a slow craftsman and produced few works in his lifetime. Many of his paintings were scooped up by wealthy Delft patron Pieter van Ruijven, which may be why his fame didn't spread to other Dutch art centers. In fact, Vermeer was relatively unknown until 1866, when French critic Théophile Thoré saw his "View of Delft" in The Hague. This book features detailed walking tours of Delft, the Hague and Amsterdam where the artist lived, loved and labored. Readers will discover the sights and stories behind such an iconic work like "Girl with a Pearl Earring."
Book Synopsis Art + Travel Europe Van Gogh and Arles by : Museyon,
Download or read book Art + Travel Europe Van Gogh and Arles written by Museyon, and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a career that lasted only 10 years, Dutch-born Vincent Van Gogh created some of the best-loved paintings in modern art. Many of his most dazzling canvases were completed in the year he spent in Arles, a sunny village in the south of France. This book features detailed walking tours of Arles and Saint-Rémy where the artist lived, loved and labored. Readers will discover the sights and stories behind such an iconic work like "Starry Night."
Download or read book Cool Japan written by Sumiko Kajiyama and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by local expert Sumiko Kajiyama, Cool Japan is a three-part travel guide that explores the heart of Japanese culture and must-see places from a uniquely Japanese perspective. First, visit Kyoto, where you will discover 1,000 years of history from the ancient love story the Tale of Genji to the traditional tea ceremony. Then head to Tokyo to experience Japan's cutting-edge capital, where the 21st-century kawaii culture collides with landmarks like the Kabuki-za Theater and the ImperialPalace. For a different perspective, venture outside the city to the serene towns of Tohoku, the region largely affected by the 2011 tsunami disaster. Informative, entertaining, and useful, this book is an ideal introduction for any traveler looking for a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, past and present.
Book Synopsis Chronicles of Old Chicago by : Adam Selzer
Download or read book Chronicles of Old Chicago written by Adam Selzer and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fascinating history of !--?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /--Chicago—home to Barack Obama, Al Capone, the Chicago Cubs, politicians, mobsters, and more—told through 24 dramatic true stories. Known as an expert on Chicago's folklore and crime stories, Adam Selzer takes readers through Chicago's history from the 1800s to the present with tales of the politicians, eccentrics, and the famous and infamous who shaped the city. Essays explore historic events from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 to the beginnings of the film era (Chicago was home to film long before Hollywood) and the historical contributions to the birth of rock 'n' roll. Also included are guided walking tours around many of the sites mentioned, illustrated with color photographs and maps.
Book Synopsis Chronicles of Old Los Angeles by : James Roman
Download or read book Chronicles of Old Los Angeles written by James Roman and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's more to Los Angeles than lights, camera, action! From the city's early, devilish days populated by missionaries, robber barons, oil wells and orange groves, Chronicles of Old Los Angeles explains how the Wild West became the Left Coast. Learn how Alta California became the 31st state, and how ethnic waves built Los Angeles—from Native Americans to Spaniards, Latinos and Asians, followed by gangsters, surfers, architects and the Hollywood pioneers who brought fame to the City of the Angels. Then, discover the city yourself with six guided walking/driving tours of LA's historic neighborhoods, profusely illustrated with color photographs and period maps.
Book Synopsis Chronicles of Old San Francisco by : Gael Chandler
Download or read book Chronicles of Old San Francisco written by Gael Chandler and published by Museyon Inc. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover one of the world's most unique and fascinating cities through 28 dramatic true stories spanning the colorful history of San Francisco. Author Gael Chandler takes readers through more than 250 years of American history with exciting essays on topics such as the city's origins to the founding of the Presidio of San Francisco and the Mission San Francisco de Asis to its modern role as the progressive and innovative heart of a nation. Along the way you'll meet characters like the city's foremother Juana Briones, Gold Rush entrepreneur Levi Strauss, confectioner Domenico Ghirardelli, gangster Al Capone, the rock legends of Haight-Ashbury, activist politician Harvey Milk, the pioneers of today's techno boom, and many others who changed the face of the city—plus lesser-known tales, like those of the children of Alcatraz and the story of John McLaren, the architect of Golden Gate Park. In addition, guided walking tours of San Francisco's historic neighborhoods by the bay and beyond, illustrated with color photographs and period maps, take readers to the places where history really happened.
Book Synopsis Chronicles of Old New York by : James Roman
Download or read book Chronicles of Old New York written by James Roman and published by Museyon Inc.. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Central Park was built on Seneca Village, a community of modest farms, also known as a safe haven for runaway slaves? Did you know Washington Square Park used to be a potter's field? Author James Roman, a native New Yorker, brings to this guide an intimate knowledge and love of New York's neighborhoods and the quirks of history that have helped shape the city. Discover 400 years of innovation through the true stories of the visionaries, risk-takers, dreamers, and schemers such as John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Stanford White, Gertrude Whitney and more with historical photographs and period maps. This second edition includes a new Broadway chapter and completely updated walking tours. A Must Read for anyone who loves New York City.
Book Synopsis Chronicles of Old London by : Kevin Jackson
Download or read book Chronicles of Old London written by Kevin Jackson and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover one of the world's most fascinating and historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning the rich history of London. Author Kevin Jackson takes readers through more than 2,000 years of British history with exciting essays on topics such as London's origins, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Geoffrey Chaucer, Henry V, Shakespeare, Queen Victoria, Jack the Ripper, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, the Beatles, and more. In addition, guided walking tours of London's historic neighborhoods, illustrated with color photographs and period maps, take readers to the places where history really happened.
Book Synopsis Chronicles of Old Rome by : Tamara Thiessen
Download or read book Chronicles of Old Rome written by Tamara Thiessen and published by Museyon. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover la dolce vita on this grand tour of !--?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /--Italy's historic capital told through 30 dramatic true stories spanning nearly 3,000 years, plus detailed walking tours complete with easy-to-read maps. From the Curia Pompei, site of Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC, to the Borgia Apartments in the Vatican, see the real-life places where history happened in this richly illustrated guide. Along with infamous power games between heroes and villains, you will find Rome's smart and powerful women, such as Agrippina, St. Agnes, Margherita, Artemisia, and more. Then relax like Goethe and Keats at the Café Greco, Rome's chicest coffee bar since 1760, or visit the Palazzo Colonna, the site of Audrey Hepburn's Roman Holiday.
