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Chris Wade
Richard Dadd was a Victorian era painter who was placed in a mental hospital after murdering his father. While a resident at both Bethlem and Broadmoor, he painted a wide…
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In a series of essays, Chris Wade explores the work of Irish novelist Brian Moore, one of the most versatile and fascinating writers of the 20th century. Acclaimed in his…
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A celebration of the work of legendary Japanese artist Hosukai. Features colour reproductions and an essay on Hokusai by Chris Wade.
Chris Wade celebrates the film career of the legendary Bill Murray. Tracing his journey from SNL star to highly acclaimed actor, he starts with the early madcap comedies like Caddyshack…
An illustrated guide to the studio albums of LADY GAGA, one of the most iconic figures of our time. Chris Wade celebrates The Fame, The Fame Monster, Born This Way…
Chris Wade looks at the art of the Danish painter, Vilhelm Hammershoi, famous for his minimalist style and mysterious interiors. The book includes an essay on Hammershoi, dozens of colour…
With the New Hollywood boom in swing, a fresh breed of movie idols were capturing the attention of cinema goers. Though there were others who helped define the period, many…
The Classic Film Series highlights movies from the past, forgotten, overlooked and cherished alike, selected for their influence, relevance and worth. This edition focuses on classic zombie cinema, charting the…
Chris Wade explores the film career of TOM CRUISE, the most popular movie star of our time and one of the most celebrated actors in cinema history. In a series…
Spotlight on the art of Leeds painter John Atkinson Grimshaw, famous for his moonlit landscapes. Essay written by Chris Wade
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From bestselling author Chris Ferrie comes an out of this world pop science space book on how the universe is, indeed, trying to kill us all.
If you've always suspected…
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For fans of the cult comedy audiobook CUTEY AND THE SOFAGUARD, here is Chris Wade's essential companion book. It features a diary of the recording, Chris's personal memories of working…
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Chris Wade examines the films of the legendary Marlene Dietrich, from her early days in silent German cinema, through her iconic collaborations with director Josef von Sternberg and beyond. This…
In this book, Chris Wade explores Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's novel, The Shining. The film concerns Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), who takes on the job of winter…
Chris Wade looks at the music of The Incredible String Band, the innovative acid folk legends famed by songwriters Mike Heron and Robin Williamson. The book includes band history, an…
Chris Wade explores the filmography of movie legend Sophia Loren, one of the most iconic film stars of the 20th Century. The book charts her cinematic journey through the decades…
This edition of Film Close Up focuses on Woody Allen's underrated 1978 drama, Interiors, which was released between his two most acclaimed and popular films, Annie Hall and Manhattan. The…
The on screen career of Orson Welles is a vast and rather intimidating place, especially for the Welles newcomer or the casual fan. In this book, Chris Wade explores the…
An album by album guide to the music of Leonard Cohen, from his startling debut Songs of Leonard Cohen, right through to the recent Popular Problems. The book also features…
This edition of the World Cinema Series is a guide to the films of legendary Greek director Theo Angelopoulos, from Reconstruction and The Travelling Players to The Beekeeper and The…
CONTENTS CATHERINE DENEUVE Celebrating the long and varied career of the French Icon MARLENE DIETRICH Peter Riva on his legendary Grandmother, Marlene Dietrich MARCO FERRERI Exploring his movies of the…
CONTENTS SAVAGE MESSIAH Scott Anthony on working with Ken Russell MARILYN MONROE Remembering the Icon NIAGARA Marilyn as the femme fatale in colour RIVER OF NO RETURN Spotlight on Monroe's…
Chris Wade examines the screen career of French icon Gerard Depardieu, one of the most exciting and influential stars in cinema history. Highlighting key films from the 1970s to the…
The Classic Film Series highlights movies from the past, forgotten, overlooked and cherished alike, selected for their influence, relevance and worth.
In this edition, writer, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade…
Author, FILMMAKER and musician Chris Wade delves into the music of Black Sabbath, one of rock's most innovative and exciting groups. A life long fan of the band, Wade takes…
Chris Wade looks at the career of pop giants THE KINKS. Features band interviews, album analysis and a host of pictures. A must have for any devoted or part time…
Writer and musician Chris Wade looks at the work of the iconic and influential Velvet Underground, one of the most legendary, controversial and important groups of the past fifty years…
This book explores and celebrates the later years of Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous and influential artists of all time. In a series of articles, Chris Wade looks…
In a series of essays, Chris Wade explores the on screen career of Dustin Hoffman, one of the finest actors of our time. The book focuses in on the complexity…
Ozzy Osbourne is a rock legend and pioneer of heavy metal, but these days it seems that more importance is placed upon his persona and celebrity than the groundbreaking music…
In the golden age of silent cinema, Buster Keaton was one of the world's most revered filmmakers, his fame and acclaim matched only by Chaplin. However, when his career and…
In this edition, writer, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade looks at the collaborations of Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese, a partnership responsible for some of the finest films ever…
Chris Wade takes a look at the collaborations between Marlene Dietrich and director Josef von Sternberg, who together made such seminal classic movies as Blonde Venus, Shanghai Express, The Blue…
Chris Wade explores the making of Taxi Driver, as well as the film's themes, the subtext, the way it has often crossed over into our real world, and its long…
STANLEY KUBRICK: ON SCREEN IS A GUIDE TO THE FILMS OF ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC DIRECTORS OF ALL TIME. FROM HIS EARLY SHORTS, THROUGH HIS BREAKTHROUGH MOVIES LIKE THE…
Ken Russell: On Screen celebrates the film and television career of one of the world's most innovative, controversial, and outrageous directors of all time. Over the top, operatic, eccentric, flamboyant…
George A. Romero: On Screen is Chris Wade's guide to the work of one of the world's greatest maverick directors. The book goes movie by movie through his remarkable career…
The complete guide to the cinematic career of Italian icon Marcello Mastroianni, starting with his early Italian films, the legendary work with Fellini, and going all the way through to…
The complete guide to the films of Charlie Chaplin, from his early silent comedies at Keystone to his seminal feature length masterpieces such as The Kid and City Lights. In…
This edition of the Italian Director Series focuses on the filmography of Federico Fellini, one of the most acclaimed and influential filmmakers of all time. Fellini's rich, bold, surreal and…
This book explores the later period of Charlie Chaplin's life, an era often overlooked in biographies and retrospectives. Though not as iconic as his early years, Charlie's final chapters are…
The ultimate guide to the career of Sharon Stone, one of the greatest living movie stars. Beginning with her early years on the small screen, through the iconic 90s and…
Within these cheaply bound, badly fonted, awfully laid out, mucky pages you will find words so foul you may want to be sick having read them out in your man…
A guide to the music of Madonna, from her 1983 debut to 2019's Madame X. Includes reviews, photos and recollections from collaborators.
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A LUCKY MAN: LOOKING BACK AT LINDSAY ANDERSON Remembering the Maverick Filmmaker
RICHARD EVERETT, STEPHEN FREARS, DAVID WOOD, JEREMY BULLOCH AND BRIAN PETTIFER ON LINDSAY ANDERSON Intimate memories of…
George Melly was a larger than life figure, a jazz singer, raver, raconteur, writer, art lover and cultural icon. This book goes chronologically through his life and work, taking in…
In a series of articles, writer and musician Chris Wade examines this hectic, exciting and remarkable decade in Bob Dylan's career, the 1970s. Wade takes an in depth look at…
