CINEMA & TV
Cinema & TV
404 Ink
Revolutionary Desires Xuanlin Tham 6th March, pb, eb, £7.50, 9781916637085 The sex scene’s intimacies, transgressions and dedication to pleasure can be uniquely poised to rupture dominant narratives of capitalism and the violences that flow from it.
A24
Past Lives Screenplay Celine Song 1st May, hb, £50, 9781960078261 Accompanied by essays by Lynn Nottage, Doreen St Félix and Sloane Crosley, a conversation between Song and a “past lives” expert, and behind- the-scenes materials.
Abrams
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Volume II Kristin Baver, Lucasfilm Lucasfilm (illus) 8th May, hb, £35, 9781419771422 Official companion presents definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the continuing adventures within this ambitious era of storytelling.
X-men ’97 James Field, Brad Winderbaum 19th June, hb, £35, 9781419775628 Takes fans behind the scenes of Marvel Studios Animations’ spiritual sequel to X-Men: The Animated Series.
Abrams Press
Saul Goodman V Jimmy McGill Alan Sepinwall 13th February, hb, £21.99, 9781419777196 Complete critical guide to AMC’s Emmy- and Golden Globe–nominated series Better Call Saul from the author of Breaking Bad 101 and The Sopranos Sessions.
Anthem Press
The Spectral West Keith McDonald,
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Wayne Johnson 3rd June, hb, eb, £80, 9781839987922 Considers the presence of the supernatural and gothic elements of the Western on screen.
Applause
You Can’t Kill the Boogeyman Wayne Byrne 1st April, hb, eb, £25, 9781493079780 Full oral history of the Halloween franchise and legacy.
Morphenomenal Joshua Moore 1st June, pb, eb, £18.99, 9781493081615 The unlikely story of how Power Rangers went from a children’s TV oddity to a billion-dollar multimedia empire.
The Screen Actor’s Audition Jay Scully 15th June, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781493090181 Straightforward guide for screen actors looking to secure roles in post- Covid Hollywood.
Berghahn Books
Ingmar Bergman Out of Focus Jono Van Belle (ed), Fernando Ramos Arenas (ed), Maria Paz Peirano (ed) 1st March, hb, eb, £99, 9781805398790 Considering the impact of Bergman’s films, this volume illuminates how his movie aesthetics simultaneously shaped modern culture and were themselves reshaped by the debates and concerns that preoccupied his viewers.
Rethinking the Cinematic Cold War Stefano Pisu (ed), Francesco Pitassio (ed), Maurizio Zinni (ed) 1st March, hb, eb, £99, 9781805398769 Seeks to diagnose the role cinema played in expanding the ideological outlook of artists, audiences and policymakers during the Cold War.
Bloomsbury Academic
Eco-theory and Annihilation Evan Gottlieb 24th April, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781501376610 Explanation of the historical development and ongoing relevance of
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Non-fiction
Designing the BBC Iain Macdonald (ed), Paula Williams (ed) 6th February, pb, eb, £24.99, 9781350382251 Illuminating insight into more than 50 years of the history and work of the BBC Television Graphic Design department and its cultural and technological impact.
SERIES
Movies Minute by Minute Gerry
Nicholas Rombes 6th February, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781501399718 Fascinating film by Gus van Sant that has achieved a cult following. Blackkklansman Alex Zamalin 6th February, pb, eb, £17.99, 9798765103807 Considers Spike Lee’s film as a text of political thought.
British Film Institute
Hollywood Blackout Ben Arogundade 13th February, hb, £22, 9781788405492 A Hollywood history told from the perspective of those that fought for diversity, inclusion and acknowledgement.
100 Queer Films Since Stonewall Chelsea McCracken, Matt Connolly 1st May, pb, eb, £19.99, 9781839025075 Guide to both canonical and overlooked films that have defined LGBTQ cinematic representation.
SERIES
BFI Film Classics pb, eb, £12.99, 978183902 Celebrating film for more than 30 years, BFI Film Classics introduces, interprets and celebrates landmarks of world cinema.
Chronicle Books
The Art of Elio 22nd May, hb, £35, 9781797218960 The story behind the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios.
Nouvelles Femmes Ericka Knudson 5th June, hb, £26, 9781797228907 Celebrate the iconic female actors and filmmakers of the French New Wave with this compelling new examination of their role as a vital part of cinema history.
eco-theory and how it sheds critical light on Alex Garland’s science fiction film Annihilation.
Wanda
Elena Gorfinkel 29th May, 3040
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Catherine Russell 3rd April, 6430
Riddles of the Sphinx Kimberly Lamm 12th June, 6850
Cornell University Press
Filming in European Cities Ipek A Celik Rappas 15th March, pb, £22.99, 9781501779985 Explores the effort behind creating screen production locations.
Coronet Books
The Book of Chalamet Pesala Bandara 6th March, hb, £10.99, 9781399743938 The book every Timothee Chalamet fan should own.
DK
Some Like It Hot Steven Cohan 1st May, 7314 Black Girl Vlad Dima 12th June, 7352 People on Sunday Jon Hughes 3rd April, 7550 Heat
Nick James 12th June, 7895
Cassell
encapsulating an era of evolving media engagement.
The Metamodern Slasher Film Steve Jones 28th February, pb, eb, £24.99, 9781399520966 Revolutionising slasher film analysis, The Metamodern Slasher dissects 150-plus films to uncover a cultural shift towards sincerity and innovation,
challenging the notion f a genre made stagnant by remakes.
Star Wars Complete Locations Jason Fry, Emily Shkoukani, Kristin Lund, Simon Beecroft, Kerrie Dougherty et al 6th March, hb, eb, £35, 9780241658055 Explores the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross- sections. More than 60 intricate full-colour artworks and 3D maps bring the saga to life.
The Acolyte Visual Guide Pablo Hidalgo 6th March, hb, eb, £20, 9780241710425 Features key characters, locations, vehicles, and technology from the Disney+ series.
The Marvel Book 31st July, hb, £20, 9780241718513 Bestselling guide to the vast, interconn- ected Marvel Comics Multiverse, fully updated and expanded.
Edinburgh University Press
Stars, Fan Magazines and Audiences Tamar Jeffers McDonald (ed), Lies Lanckman (ed), Sarah Polley (ed) 28th February, pb, eb, £24.99, 9781399505918 Exploring the allure of movie magazines, this book delves into the visual seduction and material history of cinema publications from international perspectives,
Contemporary Screen Ethics Lucy Bolton (ed), David Martin-Jones (ed), Robert Sinnerbrink (ed) 28th February, pb, eb, £19.99, 9781474447614 Charting the intersections of ethics and sociopolitics across global screen media, this book examines diverse, pertinent topics through innovative perspectives.
The Figure of the Terrorist in Literature and Visual Culture Maria Flood (ed), Michael C Frank (ed) 28th February, pb, eb, £24.99, 9781474497596 Critiques how diverse media globally navigate and challenge the prevailing taboos surrounding terrorism.
Epic Ink Books SERIES
The Work, Life and Style 26th June, hb, £14.99, 9780760395 Greta
Selena Fragassi 653 Reveals the captivating life and career of Greta Gerwig, the acclaimed actor, writer and director. Emma Stacia Deutsch 5714 Exploration of Emma Stone’s journey through the world of movies.
Faber & Faber
Suddenly Something Clicked Walter Murch 27th March, hb, eb, £30, 9780571328857 Production guru and triple-Oscar winner of the Godfather films, Apocalypse Now and The English Patient presents a masterclass on movies and how they are made.
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