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Book Review: ALFRED HITCHCOCK – THE COMPLETE FILMS

The mighty Alfred Hitchcock is one of the all-time great directors. The Master of Suspense had as much knowledge of what the audience wanted to see, as he had with understanding the art and mechanics of cinema. Paul Duncan’s Alfred Hitchcock: [...]

April 1, 2019

Book Review: HORROR CINEMA Is A Book You Must Own!

Horror Cinema from Taschen is a book that all cinefiles must own. This is often said, but it’s really true this time around. It’s imperative that this 640 page book has a place on your book-shelf. The volume is a wonderful overview of the [...]

July 15, 2017

Book Review: THE JAMES BOND ARCHIVES Will Leave You Shaken And Stirred

The James Bond Archives is the ultimate book for 007 fans. This exquisite hardback volume gives a detailed look at the history of the James Bond franchise, charting the franchise from Dr No to SPECTRE. Edited by Paul Duncan, The James Bond Archives [...]

January 24, 2016

Book Review: Comic Fans Will Love THE BRONZE AGE OF DC COMICS

Taschen’s The Bronze Age of DC Comics is a tremendous look at the company that brought Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman to the world. Written by former DC Comics president Paul Levitz, this 416 page book tackles the company’s heavy-hitting [...]

October 31, 2015

Book Review: THE MAKING OF STANLEY KUBRICK’S 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY Is Out Of This World

The Making of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey is a stunning piece of literature. This hefty behind-the-scenes look at Stanley Kubrick’s seminal sci-fi drama is highly recommended to cineastes. The images held between the quirky [...]

August 28, 2015

Book Review: TASCHEN’s FAVOURITE TV SHOWS – THE TOP SHOWS OF THE LAST 25 YEARS

Television has become as important as cinema. Long form storytelling is now a powerful way to tell sprawling narratives and recent times have seen a rise in high quality shows, many of which surpass the writing of what’s playing on the big [...]

July 12, 2015