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The inspiration for Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho.Over fifty years ago, with the release of "The Curse of Frankenstein" and Christopher Lee's iconic performance in "Dracula", Hammer ushered in a whole new era of blood and barely-restrained cleavage in glorious colour, mixing sex and horror with a style and panache that made the small British company world famous. Bursting at the seams with rare and previously unpublished photographs from Hammer's archive and private collections worldwide, and featuring many new interviews, "Hammer Glamour" is a lavish, full colour celebration of Hammer's female stars, including Ingrid Pitt, Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Barbara Shelley, Joanna Lumley, Nastassja Kinski, and of course Raquel Welch (who can forget her fur bikini in "One Million Years B. C."?).

Celebrating over 50 years of the classic TV series, this beautiful, lavish hardback written by Thunderbirds expert Marcus Hearn. Contains exclusive, never before published behind the scenes material and interviews with cast and crew and tells the story of one of this enduring cult phenomenon. Thunderbirds are GO! 'A most enjoyable step back in time!' -- ***** Reader review'You can never have enough Thunderbirds' -- ***** Reader review'CHOCK FULL of pretty much everything there is to know about Thunderbirds' -- ***** Reader review'Unputdownable' -- ***** Reader review'If you are a fan, this is the ONE BOOK you must not miss out on' -- ***** Reader review'A treasure' -- ***** Reader review'Beautiful book full of all the information a real fan needs' -- ***** Reader review'F.A.B. (FLIPPING ACTUALLY BRILLIANT)' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************************On 30th September 1965, International Rescue successfully completed their first assignment, and the Tracy brothers imprinted themselves on a generation of captivated children.Thirty-two episodes, many repeats, sixty territories, two feature films, three albums, numerous comics, books, toys, videos and DVDs and over five decades later, Thunderbirds are still saving the world from the brink of peril.Thunderbirds: The Vault will be the first ever lavishly illustrated, definitive, beautifully packaged, presentation hardback telling the story of this enduring cult phenomenon.Packed with previously unpublished material, including prop photos, design sketches, production memos and other collectible memorabilia, plus specially commissioned photography of original 60s merchandise, and new interviews with cast and crew, this is a collectors' dream and a fantastic piece of British TV history.

This title contains over 160 iconic, rare, and previously unpublished images of The Who. Tracing their progress from sharp-suited mods to psychedelic stars and pioneers of the rock opera through images of the band on the road, recording TV shows, performing at Monterey and the Isle of Wight, and in venues including Wembley Stadium, this is The Who as you've never seen them before.

Hammer Films were almost as well known for the way in which they sold their films, as for the films themselves. The Art of Hammer is the first ever collection of the company's iconic movie posters, and is a celebration of movie art at its best. This large format, lavish hardback is NOW fully updated and brings together hundreds of rare posters from around the world, featuring Hammer's greatest films.

This remarkable journey through the Hammer vault includes props, annotated script pages, unused poster artwork, production designs, rare promotional material and private correspondence. Hundreds of rare and previously unseen stills help to create a rich souvenir of Hammer's legacy, from the X certificate classics of the 1950s to the studio's latest productions. This new updated edition includes an extra chapter covering the years 2010.

The only authorised history of Hammer Films draws on exclusive access to the company's archive of stills and paperwork to give the complete history of the company and its leading figures, a film-by-film analysis of its horror and fantasy titles, and the most complete Hammer filmography ever published. Established in 1934, Hammer Films is one of the most renowned and prolific independent production companies in the world. Hammer's productions encompass almost every genre, but it remains best known for the groundbreaking reinvention of cinematic horror that was a phenomenon on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1950s. The unique formula that became known as Hammer Horror was perfected in such classics as The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958) and The Mummy (1959). Over the next 20 years numerous sequels and similarly acclaimed films such as The Devil Rides Out (1968) made Hammer one of the most recognisable filmmaking brands in the world. The Hammer Story is the only authorised history of the company and was compiled with unlimited access to its archive. The book is lavishly illustrated with rare promotional material and previously unpublished photographs. Now with an additional 32 pages continuing the story of Hammer as it came back from the dead in 2007 and began producing new horror films for a modern audience, including: * Wake Wood (2009) - Hammer Films' first theatrical release for 30 years* Let Me In (2010) - directed by Matt Reeves* The Resident (2011) - starring Oscar-winner Hilary Swank and Hammer legend Sir Christopher Lee* The Woman in Black (2012) - starring Daniel Radcliffe* The Quiet Ones (2014) - starring Jared Harris* The Woman in Black: Angel of Death (2015) - starring Helen McCrory* The Lodge (2019) - directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala

The makers of Doctor Who Magazine present their biggest-ever publication - a deluxe bookazine celebrating the 60th anniversary of the world's longest-running science-fiction programme. This 224-page limited edition explores Doctor Who's impact on its fans, the viewing public and popular culture across 60 chapters of all-new material. Edited by Marcus Hearn and designed by Peri Godbold, who previously collaborated on the bestselling 50th anniversary book Doctor Who: The Vault, this is the essential souvenir of a television milestone.

The makers of Doctor Who Magazine present a deluxe bookazine that covers the entire history of the the world's longest-running science-fiction series in one essential volume. Into the Vortex: How to Watch Doctor Who takes an innovative approach, with details and highlights of all 311 television stories, plus sections dedicated to the series' best-known monsters, villains and other characters. Newcomers to the show will find this the perfect way to navigate the vast archive of episodes on the BBC's iPlayer, while longtime fans will find new and surprising insights into the television adventures of all 15 Doctors.

The makers of Doctor Who Magazine present a lavish bookazine in an exclusive slipcase. This deluxe, 224-page limited edition is packed full of exclusive content, including all-new features and rare images from the official archive. Explore the history of the Doctor's greatest enemies, from 1963 to the present day. Daleks: The Ultimate Guide traces the creatures' evolution, from writer Terry Nation's original story outline and Raymond Cusick's design blueprint, right up to the present day. Edited by Marcus Hearn, the author of the New York Times bestseller Doctor Who: The Vault, this is the most comprehensive and revealing history of the Daleks ever published.

In 1966, Jimi Hendrix burst on to the London music scene, blowing away the likes of the Beatles, Eric Clapton, and the Rolling Stones. There was simply no one else with Hendrix's blend of emotion and toughness: a blues sensibility filtered through the latest electronic effects. This collection of images follows Hendrix's career from the earliest London shows and the 1967 tours to 1968-69.

Featuring over 150 iconic, rare and previously unpublished images of Pink Floyd, this book captures the legendary rock group at every stage of their epic career. From some of their first photo sessions in 1967 to their triumphant reunion at Live 8, this book is a unique chronicle of five enigmatic musicians, and their journey from experimental psychedelia to stadium pageantry.

The makers of Doctor Who Magazine present a lavish bookazine in an exclusive slipcase. This deluxe, 224-page limited edition is packed full of exclusive content, including all-new features and rare images from the official archive. Explore the complete history of the Cybermen, beginning with their first appearance in 1966. Cybermen: The Ultimate Guide traces the machine-creatures' evolution, from Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis' original scripts and Sandra Reid's designs, right up to the present day. Edited by Marcus Hearn, the author of the New York Times bestseller Doctor Who: The Vault, this is the most comprehensive and revealing history of the Cybermen ever published.