Mark Cotta Vaz – författare

Filled with larger-than-life characters, and revelations of the vision and technology it took to dominate the skies before and during, World War II, here is a gripping piece of aviation history.Pan Am at War chronicles the airline's historic role in advancing aviation and serving America's national interest before and during World War II. From its inception, Pan American Airways operated as the "wings of democracy," spanning six continents and placing the country at the leading edge of international aviation.At the same time, it was clandestinely helping to fight America's wars.Utilizing government documents, declassified Freedom of Information Act material, and company documents, the authors have uncovered stories of Pan Am's stunning role as an instrument of American might:The airline's role in building air bases in Latin America and countering Axis interests that threatened the Panama CanalCreating transatlantic and trans-Africa supply lines for sending Lend-Lease equipment to BritainCooperation with Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese nationalist government to pioneer the dangerous "Hump" route over the HimalayasThe dangerous seventeen-thousand-mile journey that took President Roosevelt to the high-stakes Casablanca Conference with Winston ChurchillThe daring flight that delivered uranium for the atomic bomb.For anyone interested in aviation, business, or military history, here is astonishing story filled with big ideas and the leaders who made them a reality.

This book documents the making of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar in fascinating detail. Featuring interviews with the acclaimed director, screenwriter Jonathan Nolan, and key cast, with candid pictures from the set, the book will also focus on scientist Kip Thorne, whose revelatory theories about the nature of time and space inspired the movie's narrative.INTERSTELLAR and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (c) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc (S14)

Discover the filmmaking secrets behind Pan’s Labyrinth, the groundbreaking classic by Academy Award–winning director Guillermo del Toro. This must-have anniversary edition features new content, as well as an in-depth look at the film’s creation and its lasting cultural impact.Upon its release in 2006, Pan’s Labyrinth was hailed as a thrilling masterpiece that cemented filmmaker Guillermo del Toro as a major creative force and garnered him a loyal fan base enthralled by his brilliantly macabre imagination. Stephen King has called it, “The greatest fantasy film since The Wizard of Oz.”To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this acclaimed fantasy, this revised and expanded edition of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth offers the definitive account of its creation. Written in close collaboration with del Toro himself, this book covers all aspects of the filmmaking journey, from the director’s early story ideas through the all-important casting process, the challenges of production, and the overwhelmingly positive critical response.Featuring rare concept art and candid on-set photography, Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth gives readers exclusive insight into how this modern classic was crafted for the screen. The book also contains interviews with key contributors—including the director; stars Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, and Doug Jones; producers Alfonso Cuarón and Bertha Navarro; and director of photography Guillermo Navarro.

Delve into more than 85 years of the most iconic vehicle in superhero history with Batmobile: The Complete History––now expanded to include the most exciting Batmobile exploits of the last decade!A new and updated edition of the complete history of the sleek, sophisticated, incomparable Batmobile. From its humble beginnings in the pages of Detective Comics in the 1930s to its unforgettable appearance in 2022’s The Batman––and every comic, film, and animated reimagining in between––this book explores each incarnation of the Batmobile in incredible detail and scope.In addition to comic books, the Batmobile has been immortalized in nearly every imaginable medium, including film, television, toys, and video games. This expanded edition will shed new light on the supercharged Batmobile from Zack Snyder’s Batman v. Superman, the gritty, DIY muscle car from Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and many more from the past decade.

Director J.J. Abrams’ new vision of the greatest space adventure of all time, Star Trek features a young, new crew venturing boldly where no man has gone before, as it tells the story of how the brash Starfleet cadet James T. Kirk first meets a Vulcan named Spock, and earns the Captain’s chair of the Starship Enterprise. The film quickly became a critical and commercial smash hit worldwide, as audiences — confirmed Trekkers and newcomers alike — thrilled to a state-of-the-art action epic which both respected the legacy of Gene Roddenberry’s archetypal modern myth and forged ahead into an exciting future of its own. Star Trek: The Art of the Film is a lavishly illustrated celebration of that new vision, tracing the evolution of the movie’s look through a stunning array of previously unseen pre-production paintings, concept sketches, costume and set designs, unit photography and final frames. Written by New York Times-bestselling author Mark Cotta Vaz in close co-operation with the film’s production team, and including a Foreword by J.J. Abrams, this is the essential companion to the film.

A new and updated edition of the complete history of the sleek, sophisticated, incomparable Batmobile. From its humble beginnings in the pages of Detective Comics in the 1930s to its unforgettable appearance in 2022’s The Batman––and every comic, film, and animated reimagining in between––this book explores each incarnation of the Batmobile in incredible detail and scope.In addition to comic books, the Batmobile has been immortalized in nearly every imaginable medium, including film, television, toys, and video games. This expanded edition will shed new light on the supercharged Batmobile from Zack Snyder’s Batman v. Superman, the gritty, DIY muscle car from Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and many more from the past decade.With stunning gatefolds and detailed specs, blueprints, and historical comparisons, Batmobile: The Complete History is an informational and visual delight for gearheads and Batman fans alike. It’s an unparalleled and high-speed journey that will leave you breathless.ICONIC VEHICLE: In the past decade alone, the Batmobile has been reimagined for comics, video games, film, and animation. Don’t miss the latest and greatest in the storied history of this iconic vehicle.FAN-FAVORITE FILMS: Discover in-depth information on vehicles from your favorite Batman movies, including The Dark Knight, Batman v. Superman, and The Batman.NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CONTENT: Experience old favorites in new ways with exciting details, exclusive artwork, and never-before-seen photography straight from the Warner Bros. archives.

Upon its release in 2006, Pan’s Labyrinth was hailed as a thrilling masterpiece that cemented filmmaker Guillermo del Toro as a major creative force and garnered him a loyal fan base enthralled by his brilliantly macabre imagination. Stephen King has called it, “The greatest fantasy film since The Wizard of Oz.”To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this acclaimed fantasy, this revised and expanded edition of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth offers the definitive account of its creation. Written in close collaboration with del Toro himself, this book covers all aspects of the filmmaking journey, from the director’s early story ideas through the all-important casting process, the challenges of production, and the overwhelmingly positive critical response.Featuring rare concept art and candid on-set photography, Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth gives readers exclusive insight into how this modern classic was crafted for the screen. The book also contains interviews with key contributors—including the director; stars Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, and Doug Jones; producers Alfonso Cuarón and Bertha Navarro; and director of photography Guillermo Navarro.Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth is the ultimate exploration of an unforgettable cinematic classic. Produced with the director’s full collaboration, it is part of a series of definitive volumes from Insight Editions exploring del Toro’s key works.