Here is director Roman Polanski, both predator and prey, haunted by the savage murder of his wife, returning to Los Angeles, where the seeds of his own self-destruction are quickly planted. Here too is Robert Towne's fabled script, widely considered the greatest original screenplay ever written.

An alternative introduction to cinema, focusing on the stories of 50 key films that consciously questioned the boundaries, challenged the status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling today.

A practical, how-to guide to producing and presenting radio to a professional standard. It covers network and commercial, music and talk radio skills. It features advice from industry professionals, and covers industry-wide best practice with enough 'need-to-know' technical information to get you up and running.

A behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary and meticulous design of graphic objects for film sets

A highly readable account of film theory and is an indispensable resource for students -- .

No year in Hollywood history before or since produced a cavalcade of cinematic masterpieces as unforgettable as 1939. As the 75th anniversary approaches, this photo-filled book celebrates the best of the best of 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year.

A companion book to the movie "Green Lantern" showcases storyboard art, character sketches, concept art, and still photographs from the movie's sets and includes observations and insights of the film by the producers, art director, and various other film crew.

The Wes Anderson Collection is the first in-depth overview of Anderson's work, guiding readers through the life and career of one of the most talked-about contemporary filmmakers. Previously unpublished photos, artwork and ephemera complement a book-length interview between Anderson and award-winning film critic Matt Zoller Seitz