Movies Books

This is the eighth book of Movie Posters that I have purchased from Bruce Hershenson and each time I remark on the extremely high quality of the reproductions. This is obviously a job done from the heart but the visual aspects of the book strikes something in the sub-conscious and suddenly you are back in some cinema watching that movie again. More than just a coffee-table book but a reference source and one to take to work and get a discussion going as an alternative to football. A great read and highly recommended.

Bruce has done it again. In one book he has included the best and most graphically appealing posters from the greatest WAR movies of all times. Not only does he have the U.S. posters but many times he has selected the foreign poster that has better graphics. When you view this book you will be "transported" back to the films that you loved. I had forgotten about many of the great WWII films that I saw as a kid until seeing Bruce's book. How will he top this??

This is arguably the finest entry in the Bruce Hershenson published series of film genre graphics books. Though all of his volumes are impeccable in style and presentation, this book approaches film advertising illustration not only as art, but as world history. Instead of compiling war film posters in order of their release year, they are here presented chronologically by the time of the actual war itself, adding profound depths of sociological and psychological perspective to the long sad history of hell on Earth. I write this review not for all the film buffs out there or poster collectors or illustrators, but to historians, to all teachers and students of the human journey. Here, from flag waving to burning, are the images of war as hope, promise, necessity, waste and despair. More than the films themselves with all their shooting and shouting, these posters silently command and provoke our senses all the way to the last shreds of wonder.

Don't let the heading full you, this story is just a movie. but based on the real life characters of the orginal Nightmare series. However as exciting as The movie novelization is, The author puts a new twist on things as he put himself in the situation. With journals and all. David is haunted by the Dream master himself. So to find out what happens to The Elm street crew and David Bergentino.....Buy the book....It's only a book....isn't it?

The perfect novelization to the last (Sure it is) Nightmare on Elm Street movie. The book itself is an interesting read and the photos are worth a look. The entire mood of the movie is caught on the pages and if you love these movies like I do, you won't be able to put it down.

This novelization (of probably the best film in the Elm Street series) is an incredible work of fiction. The story of a film crew who discovers that their fictional creation, Freddy, is all to real is superbly acted out. Credit should go to Wes Craven for his script, but Bergantino made great additions to this piece, such as: excerpts from a (fictional?) journal in which David begins having bad dreams; clippings of (fictional?) news articles discussing bizzare deaths; and characterization which is so believable that one cannot doubt that David talked to the actual crew of the film. The book focusses more on the psycological effects on the characters than on blood and gore. Don't get me wrong, in the scenes where gore abounds -- boy, does it abound. But in the scenes where the characters are hit with the realization that what they have acted as and with is actually real and attacking them, one cannot help but be moved. In conclusion: read the book, see the film, and have pleasant dreams.

This is an excellent book about the making of WILD WILD WEST. It even includes the script. The critics were not to kind to this film starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline. However, if you have seen the film and examine this book will begin to appreciate what actually went in to the making of this motion picture. Technically there was a lot more than meets the eye or the eye was aware of in the production of this film. Complex special effects, intricate set designs, costumes, makeup and gadgetry were well thought out to have a look and feel of post Civil War America. This book is brilliantly illustrated with photographs and drawings covering every aspect of the move. If you like films and filmmaking you should enjoy this book.

This is an excellent book about the making of WILD WILD WEST. It even includes the script. The critics were not to kind to this film starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline. However, if you have seen the film and examine this book will begin to appreciate what actually went in to the making of this motion picture. Technically there was a lot more than meets the eye or the eye was aware of in the production of this film. Complex special effects, intricate set designs, costumes, makeup and gadgetry were well thought out to have a look and feel of post Civil War America. This book is brilliantly illustrated with photographs and drawings covering every aspect of the move. If you like films and filmmaking you should enjoy this book.

This is an excellent book about the making of WILD WILD WEST. It even includes the script. The critics were not to kind to this film starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline. However, if you have seen the film and examine this book will begin to appreciate what actually went in to the making of this motion picture. Technically there was a lot more than meets the eye or the eye was aware of in the production of this film. Complex special effects, intricate set designs, costumes, makeup and gadgetry were well thought out to have a look and feel of post Civil War America. This book is brilliantly illustrated with photographs and drawings covering every aspect of the move. If you like films and filmmaking you should enjoy this book.

Harvard University professor Susan Selky, separated from her husband, Graham, lets her six year old son, Alex, walk the several blocks to his school all by himself. One morning she says good bye to him, not realizing until later in the day, when he does not return home after school, that he simply never made it to school that morning. He had simply disappeared without a trace.

The police are notified and an immediate manhunt ensues for the missing boy. The story follows the impact that the boy's disappearance has on Susan and Graham, as well as the reaction of those closest to them and of the public at large. It explores their relationship, as well as their relationship with others in the context of the tragedy that has befallen them. You definitely feel Susan's pain.

Sensitively drawn and well-written, the book explores the avenues that Susan travels in her steadfast search for her son. It is a story of hope, loss, and faith, despite seemingly insurmountable odds. What happens is sure to keep the reader on the edge of his or her seat. The author plays on the reader's emotions and keeps the tension taut throughout the story, making for a real pager turner of a book. The suspense is kept up until the very end, where it boils over into a crescendo of a finale. This is, without a doubt, one of the best suspense novels to be found.

First published over twenty years ago, this popular book was subsequently released again under the title, "Still Missing".

I read this back in high school almost 20 years ago and the book still stays with me. The author gives an almost chilling tale of loss, and the range of emotions that a parent can go through. While it can be a hard read at time because of the subject matter it's a most satisfying read.

This is a heartbreaking story of a little boy that gets dressed for school, walks around the corner and disappears. His mother only begins to panic when he is late home from school, only to subsequently realise that he didn't make it there.

There are a huge amount of emotions played out through the course of the book, guilt, fear, pain, loss, and I felt heartsick for the mother, who lost her boy over and over again, after all the police leads led nowhere.

Having a son almost the same age as the one that went missing in this book made me very emotional, rethink the amount of independence I should grant him and constantly drill in the whole 'stranger' scenario. Therefore, the book did it's job!

This calendar is both fun to use and fun too just look at. You can't help but have a smile on your face whenever you walk past it and even glance at it. This calendar brings back many childhood memories.

I really love this calendar. Because who doesn't have fond memories of "The Wizard of Oz" or Judy Garland? The pictures are really beautiful. There's only 1 black and white and the rest are all in color. The paper isn't the shiny magazine type of paper, instead it's thicker and doesn't have a glare to it; so IMO this almost gives it a retro or a nostalgic look. I also enjoy how each month is color-coded. For example February is in pink and red, March is green and of course July is red, white & blue! My favorite month is April because this includes a lovely picture of Dorothy and Glenda. With the "Wizard of Oz" every day this year can be a good day, if you work at it!

Past Wizard of Oz calendars have had colorized and bastardized images from the movie that I suppose were considered "artistic," however, for die-hard fanatics like me who want their images "pure," this calendar offers real frame-blowups (done well, too) from the actual film itself. Fun graphics and comments throughout, this is the nicest licensed Oz calendar in years.

My daughter loves this book...especially the page where Bert is at the Doctor's office. It helps her know exactly what is what at the Doctor's office and loves to impress the Doctor with her medical vocabulary. All the pages are great and the illustrations are absolutely WONDERFUL!

We bought this book when my son was 1 1/2. We all fall in love with this book. The colorful pictures really draw his attention. He especially loves the pages with planes, boats and construction equipment. My son is now 2 1/2 and still enjoys the book. However I would hope the publisher would have the board book verion. The thin pages would be torn easily because we read it everyday. I highly recommend this book to all parents.

I purchased this book for my 20 month old daughter. She is captivated by it and picks it up 10 times a day. The book is recommended for ages 4-8; however, it is excellent for younger children as well, who learn words and concepts from the elaborate illustrations. This is a MUST have item.

This book was terrific! A must have for any true cinemaphile (cinephile???). To my knowledge, it's the only English language book written about Jean Gabin which is shocking. That being said, if one book is all we get you couldn't ask for better. The book has a light, humorous touch that makes for fun and easy reading.

I've been a longtime fan of the French actor Jean Gabin, and am thrilled to find this English-language book about him. I just completed this two-volume set about Gabin's life and films and was completely engaged and entertained. The second volume, which details Gabin's life and films when he was older, is just as great as the first volume. The two books together are an in-depth look at his life and work. I have friends who love old movies, and I'm definitely buying them both volumes for the holidays. I agree with a previous reviewer - with a great title and fascinating subject, WORLD'S COOLEST MOVIE STAR makes a great coffee table book!

These two books are great to have on your coffee table or anywhere else you may want to have something fun and interesting to read for a few minutes a day. I enjoy reading an article about one of Jean Gabin's almost 100 movies, and doing so learning fun facts about haw and when each film was made. The story line, seeing beautiful pictures, reading excerpts and much more, it's really fun. I highly recommend both books. The first one is about his early career when he often played a tragic drifter, the second about the later part of it when he took on a more patriarchal figure.

Alright, well I reviewed Birthday Party soundtrack, and I love that, but my personal favorites are:

Meet You At The Mall
Practice, Practice
Toys (when i grow up)
Food Court
Decisions, Decisions
Instant Party
Come As You Are
Ice Cream Crazy
Honky Tonky Hip Hop and
Goin Through Our Mom's Stuff

Once again, I basically love the entire CD. I love MK and Ashley CD's they are great, for everybody!

Marykate and Ashely go of to New York city to dance with the New York City Ballet, one dancer holds a class and teachs the twins with some of there girlfriends to dance and how to jump and move your arms in ballet, then they go off to New York city park where they dance with white dresss on to Swan Lake , At the end they see a Ballet show and Marykates dream comes true.

I think that Mary-Kate and Ashley's CD's are cool! I collect their CD's, books, movies, etc. This CD is one of my favorite ones.

This book was great and I can't wait to read it again

This book told of the trials and tribulations of the characters of the past. It helped new viewers to catch up on the events of the past, while taking life long watchers on a trip down memory lane. Great Job!!

As a huge fan of the Y&R from its inception, I was very entharalled and delighted with this book. It is a *MUST* read for any fan of this show. Not only does it take you down memory lane, but it refreshes the memory of many story lines.

This is an excellent book to own if your a true Y&R fan. Has lots of history about the show and characters along with beautiful photos.

Ithink this book is pretty neat and I got it for Christmas and I started reading it right away. In the wedding album though, you forgot to mention Victor and Ashley's marriage and Jack and Nikki's marriage. Why was that?

An avid fan since the beginning, I have truly enjoyed going down memory lane and filling in the blanks of storylines long forgotten. This book covers every detail and depth of the characters and their development. Truly a must-have for anyone who has grown to love the people of Genoa City.