Robert Schnakenberg

Presents profiles and little-known facts about more than forty authors, from William Shakespeare to Thomas Pynchon.

What Your Teachers Never Told You about Famous Novelists, Poets, and Playwrights

Secret Lives of Great Authors

Mario Zucca

Duygu Akın

Öğretmenlerinizin size büyük yazarlar ve şairler hakkında asla anlatmadığı şeyler

Büyük yazarların gizli hayatları

tot ce nu ţi-au spus profesorii despre romancieri, poeţi şi dramaturgi celebri

Viaţa secretă a marilor scriitori

sinemanın dahileri hakkında sadece arkalarından konuşabileceğiniz gerçekler

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On the heels of Secret Lives of Great Authors, Great Artists, and Great Composers comes Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers an uncensored look at screen legends ranging from D. W. Griffith and Frank Capra to Martin Scorsese and the Coen Brothers. Readers will discover that Charlie Chaplin's corpse was stolen and held for a 400,000 ransom. Akira Kurosawa dreamed of making the ultimate Godzilla film. Alfred Hitchcock 'lost' his belly button during abdominal surgery and often shocked his leading ladies by flashing his curiously smooth tummy. David Lynch won't allow cooking in his home; the odor of heated food disturbs him. With outrageous anecdotes ranging from the weird to the bizarre, Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers is a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the making of movies.

What Your Teachers Never Told You about the World's Greatest Directors

Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers

"He s the sort of actor who can do Hamletand Charlie s Angelsin the same year. He shuns managers and agents and once agreed to voice the part of Garfieldbecause he mistakenly believed it was a Coen brothers film. Bill Murray s extraordinary career is rich with fascinating anecdotes, contradictions, and mystery, from his early success on Saturday Night Liveand the biggest blockbusters of the 1980s (Caddyshack, Stripes, Tootsie, Ghostbusters) to his reinvention as a hipster icon in the early 21st century (in films like Lost in Translationand Moonrise Kingdom). And now you can get your fill of Bill- part biography, part critical appreciation, part love letter, and all fun, The Big Bad Book of Bill Murraychronicles every single Murray performance in loving detail, relating all the milestones, yarns, and controversy in the life of this beloved but enigmatic performer. These pages are packed with color film stills, extraordinary fan art, and behind-the-scenes photography."

A Critical Appreciation of the World's Finest Actor

The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray

the man, the movies, the legend

Christopher Walken a to z

Paul Levitz

Here are 100 of the most important, most incredible, and most bizarre comic-book covers from DC's incredible archives—all perforated and ready to display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle. From Action Comics #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known heroes like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compilation features every major milestone in DC's extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more. On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining commentary, often with remarks from the cover artists themselves. Complete with a foreword from longtime DC Comics veteran Paul Levitz, this amazing anthology is a must-have item for any comic-book fan.

The 75th Anniversary Poster Book : Includes 100 Ready-to-frame Covers

DC Comics

Presents little-known facts and trivia about the United States Justices of the Supreme Court, from John Jay to Samuel Alito, including information on personal lives, character traits, and unusual cases.

What Your Teachers Never Told You about America's Legendary Justices

Secret Lives of the Supreme Court

Lose those girly cocktails and start drinking like a real man—a real old man! These Old Man Drinks are guaranteed to put hair on that scrawny baby’s bottom you call a chest. From Boilermakers and Sidecars to Rusty Nails and Satan’s Whiskers, these old-school party starters go down just as rough as they sound. No pink drinks or foo-foo umbrellas here! Just the good stuff—whiskey, rye, bourbon, gin—and some priceless life lessons that only the very old can provide. So man up, quit your bitchin’, and grab a stool, ’cause it’s gonna be a long night.

Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom

Old Man Drinks

THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM SHATNER IS BACK—IN A SUPER-EXPANDED MILLENNIUM EDITION! This updated edition of The Encyclopedia Shatnerica is your complete guide to the life and work of William Shatner—actor, singer, writer, director, horseman, game show host, and legendary Hollywood lothario. Hop aboard the Starship Irreverent as certified “Shatnerologist” Robert Schnakenberg documents every aspect of The Great One’s career, including: • More than fifty years of major film, TV, and stage appearances—from The Twilight Zone and Star Trek to T. J. Hooker and Boston Legal • Shatner’s many musical misadventures—including his legendary covers of “Rocket Man” and “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” • Scandalous allegations and scathing anecdotes from Star Trek costars Plus more girdle, divorce, and toupee trivia than you can shake a phaser at! Fully updated for the first time in ten years, with all-new material on Denny Crane, Nerine Kidd, Iron Chef USA, and more, The Encyclopedia Shatnerica remains the definitive biography of an entertainment icon.

An A to Z Guide to the Man and His Universe

The Encyclopedia Shatnerica

Andrew Yerrakadu

Presents, in graphic novel format, the life and career of the prominent television journalist.

Female Force: Barbara Walters

Katalin Vizi

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Híres szerzők titkos élete

The Complete Guide To All Things Walken He’s been a dancer, a baker, a lion tamer, an award-winning actor, and a Hollywood legend. But Christopher Walken has never been the subject of a comprehensive biographical reference—until now. Here at last is a complete A-to-Z guide to this one-of-a-kind performer, featuring entries on everything from the Actors Studio (the legendary theatrical workshop where Walken spent eleven years as a janitor) to Zombie Movies (one of Walken’s favorite film genres). Along the way, readers will discover: • Acting secrets and behind-the-scenes trivia from each of Walken’s 100+ films—everything from Annie Hall to Hairspray and beyond. • Recipes and kitchen tips from “Chef Walken”—including a look at his short-lived TV show, Cooking with Chris. • Walken’s music videos for Madonna, Duran Duran, and Fatboy Slim. • The secrets of maintaining his extraordinary hair. • Observations and reminiscences from Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, Woody Allen, Dennis Hopper, and countless others. Plus more bizarre B movies and Saturday Night Live appearances than you can shake a cowbell at! Complete with fascinating trivia and dozens of photographs, Christopher Walken A to Z offers the definitive look at a pop culture phenomenon.

The Man, the Movies, the Legend

Christopher Walken A to Z

Boldly Go Where No Parent Has Gone Before! Here are 500 out-of-this-world baby names from classic science-fiction movies, books, and television shows. Choose James to honor the captain of the starship Enterprise. Choose Leia or Leah to salute the sister of Luke Skywalker. Choose Neo to celebrate the ultra-cool messiah from The Matrix. Hardcore fans can go even further with exotic names such as Barbarella, Beldar, Jor-El, and Tron (just don’t send us the therapy bills). Arranged by category for quick reference—with chapters such as Power Names, Feminine Names, and Intellectual Names—Sci-Fi Baby Names is a terrific gift for expecting parents and a wonderful roll call of our favorite science fiction characters.

500 Out-of-This-World Baby Names from Anakin to Zardoz

Sci-Fi Baby Names

Forget boring mojitos, put down that tired cosmopolitan, and stop sipping that ridiculous appletini! It's time to embrace Old Man Drinks the cocktails your grandfather would remember from his nights on the town, way back during the Eisenhower administration. Here you'll find histories and recipes for Old-Fashioneds, Sidecars, Clover Clubs, Rusty Nails, Hot Toddys, Monte Carlos, and more than 60 other vintage cocktails. Accompanying the text are evocative black-and-white photographs of real old men enjoying their beverages of choice and dispensing such timeless words of wisdom as 'I'm gonna die some day, so I may as well drink' and 'I've taken an involuntary vow of celibacy.' Pull up a stool, break out the pickled eggs, and get ready for a round of Old Man Drinks!

Presents five hundred baby names taken from science fiction movies, books, and television shows, providing information on each name's origin and source, and includes a description, quotation, and trivia information.

Robert Schnakenberg

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