The perfect gift for readers of all ages! At Classic Novel Collections, we believe nothing can replace the magic of receiving a physical book as a gift (either for a friend or yourself!) Each of our collections features several timeless classics grouped together into one knowledge-packed offering. Take a step back from today's fast-paced world and sit down with some of the greatest writers and thinkers in history! This collection includes: The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper, The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey, and The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.
The perfect gift for readers of all ages! At Classic Novel Collections, we believe nothing can replace the magic of receiving a physical book as a gift (either for a friend or yourself!) Each of our collections features several timeless classics grouped together into one knowledge-packed offering. Take a step back from today's fast-paced world and sit down with some of the greatest writers and thinkers in history! This collection includes: Common Sense by Thomas Paine, On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau, The Art of Money Getting, or Golden Rules for Making Money by P.T. Barnum, The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Breckenridge Carnegie, The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Code of Hammurabi by Hammurabi, and The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli.
The perfect gift for readers of all ages! At Classic Novel Collections, we believe nothing can replace the magic of receiving a physical book as a gift (either for a friend or yourself!) Each of our collections features several timeless classics grouped together into one knowledge-packed offering. Take a step back from today's fast-paced world and sit down with some of the greatest writers and thinkers in history! This collection includes: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Call of the Wild by Jack London, The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle, and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
The perfect gift for readers of all ages! At Classic Novel Collections, we believe nothing can replace the magic of receiving a physical book as a gift (either for a friend or yourself!) Each of our collections features several timeless classics grouped together into one knowledge-packed offering. Take a step back from today's fast-paced world and sit down with some of the greatest writers and thinkers in history! This collection includes: A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Beyond the Door by Philip K. Dick, John Carter and the Giant of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Disintegration Machine by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster, The Shadow out of Time by Howard Phillips Lovecraft, The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, and The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.
The perfect gift for readers of all ages! At Classic Novel Collections, we believe nothing can replace the magic of receiving a physical book as a gift (either for a friend or yourself!) Each of our collections features several timeless classics grouped together into one knowledge-packed offering. Take a step back from today's fast-paced world and sit down with some of the greatest writers and thinkers in history! This collecting includes: Masterpieces of Mystery: Riddle Stories by Joseph Lewis French, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe, The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe, and The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.
The perfect gift for readers of all ages! At Classic Novel Collections, we believe nothing can replace the magic of receiving a physical book as a gift (either for a friend or yourself!) Each of our collections features several timeless classics grouped together into one knowledge-packed offering. Take a step back from today's fast-paced world and sit down with some of the greatest writers and thinkers in history! This collection includes: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, and Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.
The perfect gift for readers of all ages! At Classic Novel Collections, we believe nothing can replace the magic of receiving a physical book as a gift (either for a friend or yourself!) Each of our collections features several timeless classics grouped together into one knowledge-packed offering. Take a step back from today's fast-paced world and sit down with some of the greatest writers and thinkers in history! This collection includes: Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Dream Psychology by Sigmund Freud, Manifesto of the Communist Party by Karl Marx, Tao Te Ching by Laozi, The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine, The Einstein Theory of Relativity by Hendrik Antoon Lorentz, and Utopia by Thomas More.
The Horror Classic Lives Again... Originally published in 1818, few other stories have had the impact on our culture as Mary Shelley's chilling classic. Read this new edition, beautifully formatted by Classic Collections, with an annotated profile of Mary Shelley herself. The classic gothic tale that blurs the line between man and monster. A doctor oversteps his consciousness and pays the price for playing god, creating a monster that needs to understand the meaning of its existence. Wether you're a first time reader, or long time fan, Frankenstein will chill you to the bone.
This is the edition with all 200 of the tales, including such favorites as Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood and many, many more that will bring back wonderful childhood memories. This particular edition makes a wonderful gift for anyone with children. (Timeless Classic Books)
The Hound of The Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is a Highly Addictive Mystery Book ...once you pick it up, you just cannot put it down. It has all the exact plot that makes a mystery crime story a page turner! There is a curse on a family in the moors of Devonshire. A vicious beast is on the loose and its blood chilling howl can be heard piercing the still of the night. Is it going to claim yet another victim? And of course there is murder! In this edition of The Hound of Baskervilles by classic Good Books you'll get:-A new introductionAn illustrated Biography of Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Hound of the Baskervilles with unabridged text plus original illustrationsA study guide for students/enthusiastsGrab your copy of this classic, set in foggy Devon and enjoy a thrilling tale of suspense! The Hound of the Baskervilles is a must for every lover of detective fiction. Make it a part of your virtual and physical library today.
Marilyn Monroe made history by standing over a subway grating in a white pleated halter dress designed by William Travilla. Hubert de Givenchy immortalized the Little Black Dress with a single opening scene in Breakfast at Tiffany's. A red nylon jacket signaled to audiences that James Dean was a Rebel Without a Cause. For more than a century, costume designers have left indelible impressions on moviegoers' minds. Yet until now, so little has been known about the designers themselves and their work to complement and enrich stories through fashion. Creating the Illusion presents the history of fashion on film, showcasing not only classic moments from film favorites, but a host of untold stories about the creative talent working behind the scenes to dress the stars from the silent era to the present day. Among the book's sixty-five designer profiles are Clare West, Howard Greer, Adrian, Walter Plunkett, Travis Banton, Irene, Edith Head, Cecil Beaton, Bob Mackie, and Colleen Atwood. The designers' stories are set against the backdrop of Hollywood: how they collaborated with great movie stars and filmmakers; how they maneuvered within the studio system; and how they came to design clothing that remains iconic decades after its first appearance. The array of films discussed and showcased through photos spans more than one hundred years, from draping Rudolph Valentino in exotic "sheik" dress to the legendary costuming of Gone with the Wind, Alfred Hitchcock thrillers, Bonnie and Clyde, Reservoir Dogs, and beyond. This gloriously illustrated volume includes candid photos of the designers at work, portraits and wardrobe tests of stars in costume, and designer sketches. Drawing from archival material and dozens of new interviews with award-winning designers, authors Jay Jorgensen and Donald L. Scoggins offer a highly informative, lavish, and entertaining history of Hollywood costume design. About TCM: Turner Classic Movies is the definitive resource for the greatest movies of all time. It engages, entertains, and enlightens to show how the entire spectrum of classic movies, movie history, and movie-making touches us all and influences how we think and live today.
Style. Beauty. Passion. Vision. These are just a few of the words often used to describe the films of the single most celebrated director in Italy, and one of the most important directors the world has ever known -- Federico Fellini. Fifty years since their initial releases, his films of the 1960s still inspire, shock, and delight. More than just encapsulating the '60s, these films also helped define the style of the decade. With a staggering twelve Academy Award nominations between his four feature films during this period, Fellini reached the heights of fame, film artistry, and worldwide prominence. Studied, analyzed, and re-released over the years, these films continue to amaze each new generation that discovers them. Their impeccable style makes them timeless. Their images make them unforgettable. Their passion brings them to life. And their singular vision makes them unique in all of cinema. Fellini: The Sixties is a stunning photographic journey through the director's most iconic classics: La Dolce Vita, 8 1/2, Juliet of the Spirits, and Fellini Satyricon. Carefully selected imagery from the Independent Visions photographic archive, many published here for the first time, illuminate these films as they have never been seen before, and reveal fascinating details of the director's working style and ebullient personality. With more than 150 photographs struck from original negatives, these images spring to life from the page with the depth and quality of the films themselves. Complemented with insightful essays from contemporary writers, Fellini: The Sixties is a true testament to the man and his work, a remarkable compendium of the legendary filmmaker's greatest achievements. About TCM: Turner Classic Movies is the definitive resource for the greatest movies of all time. It engages, entertains, and enlightens to show how the entire spectrum of classic movies, movie history, and movie-making touches us all and influences how we think and live today.
For over 25 years, knitters have relied on premium-quality yarns and patterns from Classic Elite, one of the country's most respected leaders in the knitting industry. Now, Classic Elite Knits gathers a wide variety of their very best designs in one superbly packaged collection. One hundred different, easy-to-follow patterns are included for such essentials as sweaters, hats, and gloves for women, children, and men, as well as accessories such as bags, purses, and scarves. Completely contemporary but crafted to remain stylish for years to come, the patterns are presented in myriad sizes and spotlight the work of such beloved designers as Melissa Leapman, Annie Modesitt, Michele Rose Orne, and Kathy Zimmerman. And the book will appeal to all skill levels: beginners and intermediates will be challenged to expand their repertoires while experts will find plenty of patterns to keep their fingers happy.
Contains photographs and profiles that examine the lives and careers of fifty actresses of the studio era who empowered women, each with an annotated list of films, style notes, behind-the-scene facts, trivia, and a list of awards and nominations.
New York Times bestselling author and daughter of Judy Garland tells the story of A Star Is Born -- at once the crowning achievement and greatest disappointment in her mother's legendary career. This is a vivid account of a film classic's production, loss, and reclamation. A Star Is Born -- the classic Hollywood tale about a young talent rising to superstardom, and the downfall of her mentor/lover along the way -- has never gone out of style. It has seen five film adaptations, but none compares to the 1954 version starring Judy Garland in her greatest role. But while it was the crowning performance of the legendary entertainer's career, the production turned into one of the most talked about in movie history. The story, which depicts the dark side of fame, addiction, loss, and suicide, paralleled Garland's own tumultuous life in many ways. While hitting alarmingly close to home for the fragile star, it ultimately led to a superlative performance -- one that was nominated for an Academy Award, but lost in one of the biggest upsets in Oscar history. Running far too long for the studio's tastes, Warner Bros. notoriously slashed extensive amounts of footage from the finished print, leaving A Star is Born in tatters and breaking the heart of both the film's star and director George Cukor. Today, with a director's cut reconstructed from previously lost scenes and audio, the 1954 A Star is Born has taken its deserved place among the most critically acclaimed movies of all time, and continues to inspire each new generation that discovers it. Now, Lorna Luft, daughter of Judy Garland and the film's producer, Sid Luft, tells the story of the production, and of her mother's fight to save her career, as only she could. Teaming with film historian Jeffrey Vance, A Star Is Born is a vivid and refreshingly candid account of the crafting, loss, and restoration of a movie classic, complemented by a trove of images from the family collection taken both on and off the set. The book also includes essays on the other screen adaptations of A Star Is Born, to round out a complete history of a story that has remained a Hollywood favorite for close to a century.
Spanning nine decades and showcasing the most memorable songs, dazzling dancing, and brightest stars ever to grace the silver screen, Must-See Musicals is the guide to the greatest musicals of all time from the most trusted authority on film: Turner Classic Movies. Movie musicals have been a part of pop culture since films began to talk, over nine decades ago. From The Jazz Singer in 1927 all the way to La La Land in modern times, musicals have sung and danced over a vast amount of territory, thrilling audiences the entire time. More than any other type of entertainment, musicals transport us to marvelous places: a Technicolor land over the rainbow in The Wizard of Oz; a romantic ballroom where, in Top Hat, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance cheek to cheek; a London theater where the Beatles perform before hysterical crowds in A Hard Day's Night; even to a seemingly alternate reality where eager throngs still throw rice as they watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show. These titles, and many more, show us that a great musical film is a timeless joy. Covering fifty of the best spanning the dawn of sound to the high-def present, Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Musicals -- written by renowned musical historian Richard Barrios-is filled with lush illustrations as well as enlightening commentary and entertaining "backstage" stories about every one of these unforgettable films.
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