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Han kallades »Sveriges Hitchcock« och gjorde världssuccé med Hon dansade en sommar – startskottet för »den svenska synden«. En sällsynt produktiv publikfavorit, men också en av 1960-talets mest utskällda filmregissörer med svårigheter att få uppdrag.

A multifaceted portrait of the great Japanese directorFor years, Akira Kurosawa resisted writing about himself. “It would turn out to be nothing but talk about movies,” he said. “In other words, take myself, subtract movies, and the result is zero.” The memoir he finally started serializing in 1978, Something like an Autobiography, ended with Rashomon, the film that launched him on the world’s stage in 1950. Long Take, first published in Japan shortly after Kurosawa’s death in 1998, at last tells the story of the rest of his life. By turns intimate, provocative, and revealing, Long Take creates a dynamic portrait of Kurosawa from his own writings; his conversations with writer Inoue Hisashi and director Yamada Yōji; and essays by his daughter and colleague Kurosawa Kazuko, who details the collaborative history of the “Kurosawa crew.” It features a wealth of industry lore, cultural reference points, inside jokes with other filmmakers and writers, and backstories for his own productions, from the earliest to the last. Of particular interest to all cinephiles is an annotated list of Kurosawa’s 100 favorite films. A survey of Kurosawa’s prodigious career, this book situates the visionary in the media milieu of his youth, in the literature and performing arts of twentieth-century Japan and Hollywood, and among the myriad films he loved, admired, and referenced, including Japanese silent film and comedy as well as productions from India, Iran, and Soviet-era Russia. Now available to English readers for the first time, Long Take offers a lasting picture of the peerless filmmaker in his element.

Celebrate the enchantment of the Harry Potter™ films with this lock and key diary that features a classic gold Hogwarts™ crest on the cover, 192 ruled pages, an invisible ink pen to conceal your secret messages and spells, and a lock with two keys to keep your thoughts secure from witches, wizards, and Muggles™.INVISIBLE INK: Write your secrets down with the included invisible ink ballpoint pen and use its magic light to reveal your hidden messages throughout the pages of the diary.192 RULED PAGES: With 192 pages of wide-ruled paper within this diary, you’ll have plenty of room to jot down all your magical discoveries and ideas.UNDER LOCK & KEY: Keep your thoughts and secrets protected with this lockable diary and two companion keys, in case you lose one.CONVENIENT SIZE: This 5.25 x 6.625–inch journal is a compact size for travel and fits easily in a bag or backpack to take with you on your next spellbinding adventure.ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more fun Harry Potter™–themed lock and key diaries from Insight Editions to your collection with Harry Potter: Hedwig Squishy Lock & Key Diary, Harry Potter: Wands at the Ready Lock & Key Diary, Harry Potter: Marauder’s Map Lock & Key Diary, and more!

"Fans might not realize all of the hard work, dedication, and little details that go into each and every episode of The Mandalorian, but they can catch a glimpse of that here, in this book." - Pedro PascalGo behind the scenes with this essential companion to all three seasons of Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™.Discover the hidden gadgets of Din Djarin's beskar armour. Learn more about the iconic child, Grogu. Discover the secrets of the Mandalorian code of honour known as the Way. Examine the functional workings of the Razor Crest. Meet the deadly Fennec Shand and the ruthless Moff Gideon, and much more.An unrivalled look inside the inner workings of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, in DK’s classic visual guide format:Official and definitive: Produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this must-have guide to the Disney+ phenomenon is packed with fascinating new insights and exclusive imageryBehind-the-scenes content: Featuring newly revealed details and artwork, including two exclusive cross-section artworks of the Razor Crest and The Mandalorian’s N-1 starfighterA premium Star Wars gift: A must-have addition to the collection of Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans of all agesFrom the three unmissable seasons of the Disney+ series to the cinematic adventure Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (in theatres 22 May 2026), this book is the ultimate celebration of all things Star Wars: The Mandalorian.© & ™ 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series!The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games' and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane's creative process and vision.Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer.This book includes early designs showing how characters evolved visually, gorgeous vistas of sprawling background and setting art, and interviews with over 20 key animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, musicians, and other creators.EXCLUSIVE ACETATE COVER: The Art and Making of Arcane comes with an acetate jacket exclusive to this edition.IN-WORLD EXTRAS: This stunning tome will also come with a trove of in-world extras. All editions of the book will include a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, a Vander Letter, fold-out spreads showcasing content from seasons one and two, and more.ORIGINAL ART: Features beautiful, never-before-seen concept art that helped adapt the global blockbuster video game into a critically acclaimed animated series.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Hear from the development teams at Riot Games and Fortiche on the groundbreaking process that brought the world of Runeterra into the cinematic limelight.GO BEHIND THE SCENES: Filled with both behind-the-scenes looks at the inspiration and iteration of the people and places in Arcane, breakdowns of key scenes, and a deep dive into Fortiche's artisanal animation style, The Art and Making of Arcane chronicles the incredible work and talent that went into crafting such a dynamic and instantly iconic series.

Don’t let your indie film be sabotaged by bad sound! One of the weakest technical aspects of a low or no budget short or feature film is usually the sound, and in Sound Design for Low and No Budget Films, author Patrick Winters explains what filmmakers need to do to fix that. Learn how to improve the sound quality of your low budget film with specific tools and practices for achieving a better sound track, including detailed, step-by-step explanations of how to edit your production track, create a sound design, record and edit ADR, Foley and sound effects, music, and much more. Focusing on the essential details indie filmmakers need to know, Winters teaches you how to turn a thin and distracting sound track into one that makes your film shine. This practical guide offers:• In-depth focus on hands-on, step-by-step instruction for achieving great sound in post-production, including recording and editing sound effects, ADR and Foley—even without expensive equipment and software.• Techniques specifically designed for low and no budget projects, perfect for both students and aspiring indie filmmakers.• A simple and direct style that any aspiring filmmaker or student can understand without already knowing the industry jargon.

The first biography of a great American composer of the cinema ageJohn Williams is one of the most important film composers of all time, having almost singlehandedly revived the Hollywood symphonic scoring tradition and helped restore the livelihood of American orchestras through the popularity of film music programming. His film music, in the words of director Oliver Stone, "came to stand for the American culture."In John Williams: A Composer's Life, the first biography of the composer, author Tim Greiving offers an engaging account of a man whose body of work is well-known but whose personal life has consistently remained very private. Williams wrote the memorable scores and hummable themes for a staggering number of popular touchstones across multiple generations--among them Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, and the Harry Potter series--and earned more Oscar nominations than any individual artist in the history of the motion picture Academy. He also composed dozens of concerti, fanfares, and other concert works and was a national presence as music director of the Boston Pops for more than a decade. He inspired countless children to pursue a career in the orchestra and won the respect of the classical community worldwide. Seeking to understand what drove Williams's musical productivity and its effects on the lives of those close to him, Greiving delves deeply into the composer's decades-long career, uncovering countless new stories and revelations. Throughout, he analyzes and describes Williams' film scores, recalling them primarily in narrative and emotional terms rather than purely musicological ones, and in doing so emphasizes one of Williams's principle strengths: his musical storytelling.With unprecedented interview access to Williams and those close to him, Greiving presents the definitive portrait of a beloved but famously private doyen of twentieth-century pop culture. Featuring 175 exclusive interviews--including with Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, George Miller, Mia Farrow, Hans Zimmer, Yo-Yo Ma, session musicians, family members, and friends--John Williams: A Composer's Life is the first and last word on the great court composer of the cinema age, the musical conductor of our collective memory.

Fasten your seatbelts, darlings, it's been one helluva ride.'If there's a more enthralling celebrity memoir out this year, I'll eat my bowler hat.' The Times'[A] high-kicking hoofer of a book.' Telegraph'A heady brew of gossip, glamour and defiance.' Guardian'Brilliant and bonkers' The MirrorLiza Minnelli is one of the most iconic and enduring figures in entertainment history. Now, in her first and only memoir, Liza tells her story in her own words - and what a story it is.Born into Hollywood royalty, Liza was the daughter of legendary director Vincente Minnelli and the incomparable Judy Garland - and yet her beloved 'Mama's' brilliance was matched by searing personal battles, making her mother both an inspiration and, at times, a source of fear. In this deeply candid memoir, Liza pulls back the curtain on her extraordinary life, from her meteoric rise to Broadway and Hollywood stardom to the whirlwind of high-profile marriages and relationships, as well as the private heartbreaks of multiple miscarriages and lifelong struggle with Substance Use Disorder. As told her her most beloved confidant, music icon Michael Feinstein, Liza relives the liberated nights at Studio 54, the activism and friendships that shaped her - including the likes of Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Halston, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson and Princess Diana - and the fearless way she defied conventions, embracing sexual fluidity and battling bigotry at a time of limited public understanding.But above all, as she turns 80 years old, Liza is reclaiming her truth, dispelling tabloid myths and setting the record straight with stories she's never shared before. Raw, strong, sexy, hilarious and unapologetically honest, this is a defiant celebration of self-belief, survival and humanity - proving once and for all why Liza remains one of the most captivating performers the world has ever known.Wilkommen to the world of Liza.

Create 40 delicious dishes from your favourite Studio Ghibli films!40 recipes inspired by the masterpieces of Studio Ghibli: My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, The Moving Castle... Dive into the dreamlike worlds of these animated films and enjoy the recipes created by Thibaud Villanova, a specialist in the cuisine of the imagination.

For 100s of years, scientists at Weyland-Yutani Corp. have been monitoring the behaviour of an alien life-form whose potential for military application appears limitless. Though all attempts to harness its abilities have ended in bloodshed, acquisition of the Xenomorph remains a priority. As such, Weyland-Yutani has granted you access to their files on the alien in the hope that you will be able to help capture this fascinating, deadly creature.

Ingmar Beeergman ........ Är det inte bara en dammig gammal gubbe som gjorde dammiga gamla filmer? Jo, och många av dem är riktigt dåliga. Om du håller med så är det här boken för dig. Och håller du inte med är det här du blir motbevisad. Men vilka är Bergmans sämsta filmer? A. Holmström och den gamle filmstofilen Ernest Riffe reder ut.

Welcome to the jungle. The origin of one of cinema's most beloved and most fearsome monsters is explained in Kong: Skull Island. This official companion to the blockbuster movie features the breath-taking art, storyboards, designs, and set photos that conjure King Kong's world. Interviews with the crew and all-star cast explain how they brought the beast to life.

Om teatergeniet, missbrukaren och Ingmar Bergmans svek. Nu kommer Thorsten Flincks egen, utlämnande historia bortom löpsedlarna.Biografin är nedtecknad av Håkan Lahger och innehåller ett 16-sidigt bildark. I egna kapitel berättar bland andra MIKAEL PERSBRANDT, EVA RÖSE och LENA ENDRE om sina personliga och professionella relationer till Thorsten Flinck. Vad är det som kan förmå en människa att nå så högt för att därefter driva sig själv rakt ner i botten?Thorsten Flincks självbiografi är en intim och förtrolig berättelse om att ständigt söka bekräftelse, hantera scenskräck, parera smutskastning i Dramatens korridorer och jaga pengar till knark. Med lika delar humor och storslagen berättarglädje bjuder Thorsten Flincks biografi på dråpliga incidenter, storslagna succéer och oundvikliga katastrofer. Efter ett liv fyllt av spektakulära framgångar och personliga tragedier summeras ett högst ovanligt öde i en ursäkt till alla som drogs med i fallet.THORSTEN FLINCK är den yngsta person som kommit in på Scenskolan. Efter en inledande karriär på Dramaten drev han egen teater och valdes flera år i rad till Sveriges sexigste man. 2012 vann han Svenska folkets gunst i Melodifestivalen och 2016 förärades han Cornelis-priset där en del av motivationen löd:En vildvuxen ros klädd i svart, en ensam röst med patina från gatan, den svenska teaterscenens enfant terrible, som skapar stor dramatik från kung till Paria. En klassiskt skolad punkrebell, vars enda lojalitet tillhör konsten.Thorsten Flincks biografi kommer även att sättas upp som en scenföreställning av och med författaren.

Immerse yourself in Stitch's cute and cosy world!THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.Grab your pens and bring Stitch and friends to life in over 40 scenes as they unwind by the beach, meditate in their bedroom and wish on a star as they get ready for bed. Featuring Stitch, Angel and all of your favourite characters from Lilo and Stitch in adorable scenes, this is the ultimate activity to relieve stress and relax your mind.Each scene is paired with a sweet quote to set the tone. With plenty of cute details on each page, and all of your favourite characters, this colouring book will keep you happy for hours and help you reach a cosy state of mind.We recommend placing a protective sheet of paper behind the page you are currently colouring to protect the rest of the book.

'So well written and so interesting. The stories and some of the details are just amazing . . . I loved it.' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment podcastCoppola - The GodfatherSpielberg - JawsLucas - Star WarsThis is story of the most successful group of friends in the history of cinema and how they reshaped it forever.The Last Kings of Hollywood tells the thrilling, dramatic inside story of how the three filmmakers rivalled and supported each other, fell out and reconciled, and struggled to reinvent popular American cinema. Along the way, Coppola directed The Godfather, then the highest-grossing film of all-time, until Spielberg surpassed it with Jaws - whose record Lucas broke with Star Wars, which Spielberg surpassed again with E.T. By the early 1980s, they were the richest, best-known filmmakers in the world, each with an empire of their own. The Last Kings of Hollywood is an unprecedented chronicle of their rise, their dreams and demons, their triumphs and their failures - intimate, extraordinary, and supremely entertaining.

'The best book on the subject I've read. Quite brilliant' Tony Jordan, creator/writer, Life on Mars, HustleWe all love stories. But why do we tell them? And why do all stories function in an eerily similar way? John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy, has brought a vast array of drama to British screens. Here he takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling, revealing that there truly is a unifying shape to narrative forms - one that echoes the fairytale journey into the woods and, like any great art, comes from deep within. From ancient myths to big-budget blockbusters, he gets to the root of the stories that are all around us, every day.'Marvellous' Julian Fellowes'Terrifyingly clever ... Packed with intelligent argument' Evening Standard'The most important book about scriptwriting since William Goldman's Adventures in the Screen Trade' Peter Bowker, writer, Blackpool, Occupation, Eric and Ernie

Dive into the mesmerizing world of the highly anticipated film Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, with the exclusive Art and Making of Frankenstein. This stunning volume offers an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative genius of del Toro and his collaborators—including his all-star cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and more—and showcases breathtaking concept art, an array of period-specific props, locations, costumes, and deep insights into the filmmaking process. Discover the visionary interpretations of classic characters, the meticulous craftsmanship that brings them to life, and the rich thematic layers that define this reimagining of Mary Shelley's timeless tale. Combining in-depth commentary with unparalleled set access, this insightful book will provide a deeper understanding of Del Toro’s legendary creative process. Exclusive interviews with the director, cast, and production crew are paired with candid set photos, exclusive storyboards, costumes, and concept artwork. This book is a must-have for fans of del Toro, film enthusiasts, and art lovers alike. Immerse yourself in the darkly enchanting universe of Frankenstein and witness the magic of storytelling through the lens of one of cinema's most imaginative directors. The book will also contain del Toro’s own developmental sketches of the monster from his legendary notebooks and over twelve unique ephemera items inserted by hand into each book.GOTHIC CLASSIC: The story that birthed an entire genre, Frankenstein is the quintessential gothic masterpiece. Now, experience as never before through the unique vision of Director Guillermo del Toro, who has dreamt his whole life of making this film.VISIONARY DIRECTOR: Known as the master of monsters, Guillermo del Toro’s unique blend of beauty and horror make a perfect marriage with the tale of Victor Frankenstein’s tragic, thrilling and human Monster.BREATHTAKING VISUALS: This deluxe coffee table book will feature exclusive storyboards, concept art, behind-the-scenes photography, and film stills to go along with interviews and insights from the creative teams.

För att lyckas med videoproduktioner krävs kunskap om berättande, dramaturgi, bildkomposition, manusarbete samt redigering och publicering. Den här handboken hjälper dig att gå från idé till en färdig video.Här hittar du konkreta tips på hur du kan förbättra och effektivisera arbetet i alla stadier, från idéarbete och research till hur du ska tänka när du filmar, redigerar och slutligen publicerar din video – allt med målet att maximera genomslagskraften för din video. Fokus ligger på bildberättande, dramaturgi, manusarbete och intervjuteknik, men boken tar även upp ämnen som lag och rätt, etiska riktlinjer samt hur du bör tolka videostatistik.Videoproduktion vänder sig i första hand till studenter i journalistik eller kommunikation, men tipsen och arbetssätten går att använda i alla typer av videoproduktioner.

The long-awaited memoir by Cameron Crowe—one of America’s most iconic journalists and filmmakers—revealing his formative years in rock and roll and bringing to life stories that shaped a generation, in the bestselling tradition of Patti Smith’s Just Kids. If you’ve seen Almost Famous, you may think you know this story, but you don’t. 'Cameron has written a book that feels like music, an intimate souvenir, like a song you can’t stop listening to' STEVIE NICKS‘If you’re a lover of music, or you’ve ever been in love, then you have something to say. Cameron has always been someone who knows just how to say it’ HARRY STYLES'Lyrical and compulsively readable' GUARDIANCameron Crowe was an unlikely rock and roll insider. Born in 1957 to parents who strictly banned the genre from their house, he dove headfirst into the world of music. By the time he graduated high school at fifteen, Crowe was already contributing to Rolling Stone magazine. With his parents uneasily convinced, he went on to interview and tour with icons like Led Zeppelin; Lynyrd Skynyrd; Bob Dylan; Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young; and Fleetwood Mac.Crowe spends his teens politely turning down the drugs and turning on his tape recorder. He talks his journalism teacher into giving him class credit for his road trip covering Led Zeppelin’s 1975 tour, which lands him – and the band – on the cover of Rolling Stone. He hunkers down with David Bowie as the sequestered genius transforms himself into a new persona: The Thin White Duke. Why did they give him such unprecedented access? 'Because you’re young enough to be honest,' Bowie tells him.At its heart, The Uncool is a surprisingly intimate family drama that charts the path that leads Crowe to writing and directing some of the most beloved films of the past forty years. It's a touching and joyful dispatch from a lost world, a chronicle of the real-life events that became Almost Famous and a coming-of-age journey filled with music legends as you’ve never seen them before.'His clarity of observation and memory, his choice words, his people – Cameron Crowe, wonderfully, continues to serve us' WES ANDERSON‘Crowe comes across as the ideal scholar of modern adolescence … [He] asks us to let all years be formative. If he advocates any stance, it is something like a chosen naivety, a rejection of the steadiness age offers in order to risk pain for feeling’ NEW STATESMAN 'A winning blend of family portrait, rock history, and coming-of-age movies' KIRKUS REVIEWS‘Full of charm and lyricism’ GUARDIAN BEST MEMOIRS OF 2025

** Fasten your seatbelts, darlings, it's been one helluva ride. **Liza Minnelli is one of the most iconic and enduring figures in entertainment history. Now, in her first and only memoir, Liza tells her story in her own words - and what a story it is.Born into Hollywood royalty, Liza was the daughter of legendary director Vincente Minnelli and the incomparable Judy Garland - and yet her beloved Mama's brilliance was matched by deep personal battles, making her both an inspiration and, at times, a source of fear. In this deeply candid memoir, Liza pulls back the curtain on her extraordinary life, from her meteoric rise to Broadway and Hollywood stardom to the whirlwind of high-profile marriages and scandalous affairs, as well as the private heartbreaks of multiple miscarriages and lifelong struggle with Substance Use Disorder. She relives the liberated nights at Studio 54, the activism and friendships that shaped her - including the likes of Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Halston, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson and Princess Diana - and the fearless way she defied conventions, embracing sexual fluidity long before it was part of the public conversation.But above all, as she turns 80 years old, Liza is ready to reclaim her truth, dispelling the tabloid myths and setting the record straight with stories she's never shared before. Raw, strong, sexy, hilarious and unapologetically honest, this is a defiant celebration of self-belief, survival and stardust - proving once and for all why Liza remains one of the most captivating performers the world has ever known.** Wilkommen to the world of Liza.**

In this rare glimpse at LAIKA s 500,000-square-foot dream factory, read how the visionaries of the renowned stop-motion studio bring LAIKA s handcrafted films to life one frame at a time. Stunning new puppet photography, never-before-seen artwork, and interviews with the studio s community of storytellers take readers on an unforgettable tour through the studio s key people, places, and processes, from script development to production design, puppet fabrication, 3D face printing, animation, and visual effects. Featuring a double-page gatefold measuring nearly three feet wide, this expansive illustrated publication on the illustrious studio reveals LAIKA s innovations in stop-motion filmmaking over the last two decades, from Kubo and the Two Strings to ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Coraline, Missing Link, and Wildwood.

»Helena Dahlgrens 100 Hemskaste är omåttligt rolig och inspirerande läsning.« | Lotta Olsson, DN»En ny nördig bästa vän till alla skräckälskare!« | Mats Strandberg, författare till CirkelnSom skräckentusiast får jag ofta två frågor: Skrämmer du inte dig själv? Och: Varför läser du om så hemska saker när världen ser ut som den gör?Några av svaren på de frågorna finns i den här boken.Men framför allt får du hundra omsorgsfullt utvalda skräcktips (plus några till) från 1818 till 2015, från gotikmysrys till splatter. Det är varken kulturkanon eller kulturdebatt - eller kanske både och?Här trängs penny dreadfuls med Den Goda Smaken, Cthulhu tar en svängom med screamqueens och ja, jag tror att jag kan lova att en viss liten man från en annan plats kommer att dansa igenHundra skräckupplevelser som tar mig i handen och drar mig tillbaka ut i barndomens mörka, mörka skogar.Vill du följa med ?[ ur bokens förord]HELENA DAHLGREN är skräcknörd, författare och mångårig bokbloggare, känd från litteraturbloggarna Bokhora och Dark Places. 100 Hemskaste är hennes debutbok illustrerad av Marcus Stenberg, bland annat framröstad till Årets bokbloggare 2013.100 Hemskaste är också den första titeln i en stor satsning på nischade guide- och tipsböcker från Modernista.»Jag följer bara två bloggar och Helena Dahlgrens Dark Places är en av dem. Jag är besatt av henne. Hon är så påläst, kunnig, intressant, spännande och skriver så makalöst bra. Nu när hon äntligen bokdebuterar kommer även du bli besatt.« | Linda Skugge»Jag sitter och bara njuter och imponeras gång på gång av hur himla påläst hon är, Helena Dahlgren. Hon kan sin litteraturhistoria, och hon kan framför allt sina genrer. Det här är en bok som jag blir glad av att ha i min hylla, och jag kommer att återkomma till den många, många gånger framöver.« | Bibliotekskatten»100 Hemskaste är en riktig pärla. Att vägledas av mörkrets furstinna Helena Dahlgren in i skräckens värld är som att kliva in i ett stort och till brädden fyllt museum med en riktigt påläst och engagerad guide.« | Johannas Deckarhörna»En efterlängtad bok, med gott om tips på ryslig läsning. Entusiastisk utan att vara okritisk, men också lärorik och rolig.« | Björn Kohlström, Bernur»När jag slår upp inledningskapitlet med rubriken "Here be monsters" och börjar läsa, så tar det bara någon sida innan jag är fast i texten. Sedan läser jag boken rakt igenom, från pärm till pärm, och har oavbrutet roligt hela vägen.« | Lena Lundgren, DAST Magazine

From two-time Academy Award winner from 16 nominations, and five-time BAFTA award winner from 11 nominations, Sir Roger Deakins - widely regarded as the greatest cinematographer of all time - a one-of-a-kind visual memoir, telling his life's story by way of his iconic, beloved films, including The Shawshank Redemption, Skyfall, Fargo, Blade Runner 2049, The Big Lebowski, 1917, and No Country for Old Men, among others.Cinematography is both an art and science - capturing motion requires a combination of skill, ingenuity, and artistic genius. Lighting, camera movement, and framing are just a few of the important components in the process of turning words on a page into unforgettable moving images. Over the course of a brilliant 50-year career, Sir Roger Deakins has proven to be the greatest artist & visionary that the craft of cinematography has ever known.In Reflections: On Cinematography, Deakins offers his fans and film enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind look into his life and improbable road to Hollywood immortality. Readers will discover how "the boy from Torquay, England" overcame a troubled childhood to enter his way into art school; his fortuitous entry into world of documentary filmmaking (including a yacht race around the world); to shooting groundbreaking music videos such as Herbie Hancock's "Rock It," to his singular film career, including his longtime collaborations with the Coen Brothers, Sam Mendes, and Denis Villeneuve.Filled with never-before-seen storyboards, sketches, and diagrams, Deakins shows readers how he created some of the most iconic scenes in the most beloved films of all time. Through candid, lyrical prose, Deakins reflects on his life and each of his projects; how he helped shape them, and how they shaped him.A truly unique visual memoir, Reflections is for film fans and general readers alike, and for anyone looking to find inspiration, beauty, and creativity by looking through the singular lens with which Roger views the world.

A fever-dream journal documenting the making of cinema’s most infamous production, from the world's most infamously visionary director: Werner Herzog. In 1982, the visionary film director, Werner Herzog, released Fitzcarraldo, a lavish film about a would-be rubber baron who pulls a 320-ton steamship over a mountain. Hailed instantly by critics around the globe as a masterpiece, Fitzcarraldo won Herzog the 1982 Outstanding Director Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, affirming Herzog's reputation as one of the most revered and enigmatic filmmakers of his time.Conquest of the Useless is the diary Herzog kept during the making of Fitzcarraldo, compiled from June 1979 to November 1981. Emerging as if out of an Amazonian fever dream during filming, Herzog's writings are an extraordinary documentary unto themselves, providing a glimpse into the mind of a genius during the making of one of his greatest achievements.‘Hypnotic... It is ever tempting to try to fathom [Herzog’s] restless spirit and his determination to challenge fate’ New York Times

'I came to realise my mother was a lioness. She was soft and strong at the same time and had the gentlest of hearts.' – Sean Hepburn Ferrer The deeply personal, official biography of Audrey Hepburn, full of untold stories exclusive photos and cherish memories from her son Sean Hepburn Ferrer, one of the people who knew her best. Audrey Hepburn was many things. She was a child survivor of the Second World War. She was a symbol of timeless style. She played a runaway princess, an eccentric socialite and a nun struggling with her faith. But perhaps her greatest contribution to the world was as a selfless humanitarian in the final years of her life.For Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Audrey was also his mother. In INTIMATE AUDREY, he candidly recounts how the shy ‘girl from across the landing’ became the star we remember and love today. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and excerpts from her personal letters, this book is an intimate portrait of Audrey: as an icon, as a mother and as an altruist who drew on her own experience of hunger and suffering to advocate fiercely for children in war-torn countries. Audrey shines in this moving portrait of a mother by her son; a visionary woman who continues to defy all expectations decades after her death.

Uppenbarelseboken 3 – 97 texter om film är tredje delen i prisbelönade Stig Björkmans exceptionella filmantologi. Ur Ellen Mattsons förord: «När man läser Stig Björkmans filmessäer i hans Uppenbarelseböcker är det just bredden som faller i ögonen. Givna verk som Citizen Kane och Det ljuva livet, Fåglarna och Blow-up, samsas med något kanske mindre självklara som Working Girl och Halloween. Hans entusiasm över vad man med rörliga bilders hjälp kan sätta igång i betraktarens öga, hjärna, drömmar och fantasi omfattar alla genrer, alla sorters uttryck. Det är aldrig fråga om att pliktskyldigt beta av stora namn och stora verk, i stället rör sig Björkman i varje volym – och nu är det alltså dags för den tredje – från filmens början fram till i dag och låter ljus falla på filmer som många sett, som nästan ingen sett, som man glömt bort att man sett, som man sett till leda men nu, genom texten, ser på med nya ögon. Att se, att se om, att berätta vad man sett – det är formeln för texterna i hans Uppenbarelseböcker.» Uppenbarelseboken – 203 texter om film, första delen i denna bokserie, gavs ut 2021 och beskrevs av Carl-Johan Malmberg i Svenska Dagbladet som «den mäktigaste essäsamlingen om enskilda filmer som skrivits i vårt land». Andra delen i serien, Uppenbarelseboken 2. 109 texter om film, utkom 2022.

A deluxe art book featuring exclusive commentary, sketches, concept art, and paintings detailing the unique architecture in Studio Ghibli’s films.Explore the dazzling animated worlds of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and more with Studio Ghibli: Architecture in Animation! Learn how the visionary animation studio brings its vibrant worlds to life through hundreds of pieces of concept art, sketches, and background paintings that illuminate the architectural inspirations of Studio Ghibli’s animated classics. Distinctive interiors, imaginative exteriors, breathtaking landscapes, and the interplay between the three are all examined in detail through collected remarks from acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, exclusive commentary from renowned architect Terunobu Fujimori, and quotes from the artists and art directors of Studio Ghibli’s beloved films. Readers will learn of the historical, architectural, and personal inspirations behind such iconic and inventive buildings and structures as the bathhouse from Spirited Away, Howl’s moving castle, and Satsuki and Mei’s country home from My Neighbor Totoro. This book is the perfect gift for all fans of Studio Ghibli’s timeless movies. This book is the translated reprint edition of the catalog for the exhibition Studio Ghibli’s Architecture in Animation.