Films, cinema

Cameron Crowe

The Uncool

Engels | Paperback | 9780008697860 | 2025 | 336 Pagina's

‘A warm-hearted memoir as lively, sentimental and plain envy-inducing as the movie it inspired back in 2,000 … one of the most fascinating sections of the book sees him reunite with David Bowie three decades after their time on the road’ Adam White, Independent ‘Charming, nostalgic, gently revealing … such an enjoyable read… Crowe has a writing style that matches his personality: laid-back and inviting, with flashes of wit’ Thomas W. Hodgkinson,Spectator ‘The Uncool captures an extraordinarily inventive period in which rock music was stretching out in all directions … He succinctly evokes both eccentric characters and the era they represented … Crowe shows that music can sometimes be a key, not only to the deepest aspects of one’s own self, but to the otherwise incomprehensible inner lives of others’ Guardian (Book of the Day) 'Crowe's strongest suit is pen pictures of people, scenes and situations that draw you back to the sights, sounds and, yes indeed, smells, of the music scene of the early 70s … A heartwarming affair' Johnny Sharp,Classic Rock Magazine ‘The book is not a salacious celebrity memoir, but a tender chronicling of his Rolling Stone years, where he earned the trust of musicians and witnessed now-iconic concert moments. He also goes deep on his upbringing and family life, and the time he may or may not have prank-called Lucille Ball’ Rolling Stone ‘A delicious tale of a devotee who worships at the altar of rock and roll … It’s a love letter to fandom, sealed with Cameron’s trademark sincerity and heart’ Maggie Rogers ‘We know his voice: the journalist/adventurer, the cinematic novelist, and now the raconteur of his own literary self. He sculpts and weaves the events of his experience into scenes and language that often turn into something like a manifesto … His clarity of observation and memory, his choice words, his people – Cameron Crowe, wonderfully, continues to serve us’ Wes Anderson

€ 23,50

Tim Greiving

John Williams

A Composer's Life Engels | Hardback / gebonden | 9780197620885 | 2025 | 640 Pagina's

Tim Greiving takes us on a fascinating and insightful journey into the brilliant mind of composer John Williams. Fantastic! I could not put it down.

€ 44,50

Cynthia , Erivo

Simply More

Engels | Paperback | 9781035086023 | 2025 | 193 Pagina's

It is never too late to build the life you're seeking. Part-memoir, part-inspirational manual for better living, Simply More by Cynthia Erivo is for anyone seeking greater harmony and fulfilment in their lives.Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing that those same lyrics would change her life. Ten years later, she performed those songs on a world stage, showing us that there is always time to keep discovering ourselves, and that the journey of becoming is not a finite one.In Simply More, through a series of powerful, personal vignettes, Cynthia reflects on the ways that she has grown as an actor and a person, shares the lessons she's learned over years of performing, and reminds us how we are capable of so much more than we think.In this profoundly honest and moving memoir, Cynthia draws from her experiences running marathons, both real and metaphorical, on stage and on screen, to show how each challenge can help us. Through personal anecdotes, lessons and advice, she urges readers to lean into the wisdom of their bodies and to understand and strive for a physical and mental balance. Because when we chase our deepest desires, each small step leads us closer to where we want to go.

€ 21,50

Cher

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

Engels | Paperback | 9780008355357 | 2024 | 413 Pagina's

The Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerThe Global #1 Bestseller THERE IS ONLY ONE CHER... ...and for seven decades she has been showing us why. Cher holds the attention of the world with her voice, her acting, her style, her wit and her unstoppable spirit. As honest and hilarious as it is powerful and perceptive, Cher's instant #1 global bestseller charts the origins and early days of a career that would see her become a household name and fashion icon. Taking risks, making headlines and falling in love, Cher brings us to the brink of her next chapter - the remarkable acting and recording career that would cement her legacy for the ages, to be continued in Cher: The Memoir, Part two. A life too big for one volume... 'I practically inhaled it...it's a riot.' The Times 'A rock 'n' roll memoir like no other.'Daily Mail 'Is there enough paper in the world to contain a life as jaw dropping as Cher's? Judging from The Memoir: Part One, the answer is no.' Sunday Times

€ 22,50

Zadie Smith

Feel Free

Essays Engels | Paperback | 9780241971024 | 2019 | 464 Pagina's

A writer so insistent on the possibility of imaginative connection, so generous and curious with regard to her readers

€ 14,95

Syd , Field

Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting

Engels | Paperback | 9780385339032 | 2005 | 320 Pagina's

Hollywood’s script guru teaches you how to write a screenplay in “the ‘bible’ of screenwriting” (The New York Times)—now celebrating over forty years of screenwriting success!Syd Field’s books on the essential structure of emotionally satisfying screenplays have ignited lucrative careers in film and television since 1979. In this revised edition of his premiere guide, the underpinnings of successful onscreen narratives are revealed in clear and encouraging language that will remain wise and practical as long as audiences watch stories unfold visually—from hand-held devices to IMAX to virtual reality . . . and whatever comes next. As the first person to articulate common structural elements unique to successful movies, celebrated producer, lecturer, teacher and bestselling author Syd Field has gifted us a classic text. From concept to character, from opening scene to finished script, here are fundamental guidelines to help all screenwriters—novices and Oscar-winners—hone their craft and sell their work. In Screenplay, Syd Field can help you discover:• Why the first ten pages of every script are crucial to keeping professional readers’ interest• How to visually “grab” these influential readers from page one, word one • Why structure and character are the basic components of all narrative screenplays• How to adapt a novel, a play, or an article into a saleable script• Tips on protecting your work—three ways to establish legal ownership of screenplays• Vital insights on writing authentic dialogue, crafting memorable characters, building strong yet flexible storylines (form, not formula), overcoming writer's block, and much moreSyd Field is revered as the original master of screenplay story structure, and this guide continues to be the industry’s gold standard for learning the foundations of screenwriting.

€ 20,00

Intermedial Art Practices as Cultural Resilience

Engels | Paperback | 9781032536033 | 2026 | 192 Pagina's

This edited volume highlights contributions which investigate transmedialisation: the ways that the traditional forms of predominantly oral cultures (poetry, song and story) can be transformed by the uses of hybrid forms and new digital technologies.

€ 63,95

Knut , Elstermann

Bach bewegt

Duits | Paperback | 9783898093118 | 2026 | 176 Pagina's

Knut Elstermann begibt sich in diesem Buch auf eine außergewöhnliche Reise zu Johann Sebastian Bach. Als roter Faden dienen ihm die unterschiedlichen Kino- und Fernsehfilme, die sich im Lauf der Jahrzehnte mit dem großen Komponisten beschäftigt haben. Er reist an die Originalschauplätze von Bachs Leben und spricht mit Filmschaffenden und Musik-Enthusiasten über die Herausforderung, sich einem großen Künstler anzunähern, dessen Persönlichkeit ganz im Schatten seiner Werke steht. Elstermanns Buch ist eine Liebeserklärung an Bach, umkreist aber zugleich auf unterhaltsame Weise die grundsätzlichen Fragen nach biografischem Erzählen. Wo verläuft die Grenze zwischen Überhöhung und Banalisierung? Wie kann ein authentisches Porträt entstehen, wenn so vieles doch erfunden sein muss?

€ 18,00