Cinema & TV
The Cultural Heritage of Blade Runner Nathan Abrams (ed), Elizabeth Miller (ed), Christopher L Robinson (ed)
28th October, hb, eb, £100, 9781836244936
Multidisciplinary study of the films investigates both their origins and their legacy.
The Strickland Continuum John A Riley
28th December, hb, eb, £100, 9781836244967
The first single- authored study of this unconventional, under- explored and highly significant film director.
Dystopia and
Dispossession in the Hollywood Science Fiction Film, 1979-2017 Harry Warwick
28th September, pb, eb, £24.99, 9781836245100
Explores the central role of dispossession in the genre over 40 years.
Luath Press
Scottish Films Mark Furse 30th August, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781804252017
Exploration of over 400 films related to Scotland highlights its diverse cinematic heritage and evaluates authenticity through a unique scoring system.
The Ultimate Guide to Time Travel Steve Nallon, Dick Fiddy
30th October, pb, eb, £11.99, 9781804252314
The genre’s tropes and science explained. Includes an interview with Scottish television writer Steven Moffat and examines our fascination with time travel in film and television.
Mack
Amores Perros Alejandro G Iñárritu 1st August, hb, £45, 9781915743909
Thrilling account of Iñárritu’s pathbreaking début film set in the underworld of Mexico City. Storyboards, stills and texts by Iñárritu, Denis Villeneuve, Wendy Guerra and others.
Short Form 1st October, hb, £45, 9781917651165
Guide to the cult adverts, music videos and other short-form works of Academy Films. Texts by director Jonathan Glazer plus critics
Autumn/Winter 2025
Charlie Fox, Phillipa Snow and more.
Michael Wiese
The Screenwriting Sensei Paul Chitlik 9th October, pb, £23, 9781615933631
Loyola Marymount professor who has taught thousands of students how to write their first script is here to teach you.
Post-cinema Scott Billups 2nd October, pb, £25, 9781615933648
Isn’t just about the future of Hollywood – this book is about the future of human expression. AI-generated films, interactive narratives and virtual actors are just the beginning.
Oak Tree Books
Carry on Carol Carol Hawkins 16th October, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780722356296
Best known for her comedy roles in Porridge and the Carry On films, Hawkins shares stories from her life and career.
Escape to Hollywood Lidia Hitchcock 18th September, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780722356883
Hitchcock escaped Cold War Prague to work on Hollywood blockbusters. This gripping memoir blends behind-the- scenes movie secrets with an extraordinary true story of courage, creativity and reinvention.
OH
The Little Guide to Modern Family 11th September, hb, £6.99, 9781035422944
Unlock the heart of Modern Family with this guide, packed with funny quotes and facts and unforgettable moments from a TV favourite family.
Into the Upside Down 11th September, hb, £6.99, 9781035422968
The eerie world of lit up by a guide full of quotes and secrets.
Oh My God, They Killed Kenny! 9th October, hb, £6.99, 9781035423026
Riotous collection of quotes and facts takes fans through the wild world of South Park.
Pavilion
Silver Screens Jane Crowther
Surround Sound Mark Kermode 11th September, hb, eb, £18.99, 9781447230564
UK’s leading film critic dives into the world of film music and the extraordinary stories behind the scores.
Prestel
Tarantino Town Camille Mathieu, Johan Chiaramonte
7th October, hb, eb, £32.50, 9783791376288
Dusty streets pulse with 1970s soundtracks, diners dish out Big Kahuna Burgers and every corner brims with the swagger of one of cinema’s most daring visionaries.
Princeton University Press
24/7 Politics Kathryn Cramer Brownell 4th November, pb, eb, £18.99, 9780691246673
How cable television upended American political life in the pursuit of profits and influence.
Quarry Books
Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery Hilary Leslie
14th August, pb, £14.99, 9780760396926
Brings the opulence of Regency England to life with in-the-hoop embroidery projects inspired by the hit Netflix show and book series.
Running Press Adult
Criss-cross Stephen Rebello 9th October, hb, eb, £25, 9780762486397
From the author of Alfred Hitchcock and the Making
25th September, hb, eb, £22, 9780008647537
Homage to the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups.
Picador
of Psycho comes the engrossing true story behind Strangers on the Train, Hitchcock’s bold adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel.
Rutgers University Press
The Live-action Animated Film Kyle Meikle 9th December, pb, £13.99, 9781978828612
From Technicolor musicals and creature features to remakes and mash-ups, this history suggests that the mixed pictures of the 20th century paved the way for the blockbusters of the 21st.
A Short History of Film Wheeler Winston Dixon, Gwendolyn Audrey Foster 9th September, pb, £35, 9781978837669
This expanded edition provides an accessible overview of the major movements, directors, studios and genres from the 1880s to the present.
Summersdale
The Movie Lover’s Quiz Book Gary Wigglesworth
11th September, hb, eb, £14.99, 9781837996070
With 20 multiple-round quizzes interspersed with film facts this book is guaranteed to make movie buffs of everyone.
Thames & Hudson
Ultimate Anime Joseph O’Connell 25th September, hb, £40, 9780500028087
Genre killer guide features 100 movies and television series, from all-time classics to cult favourites and under-the-radar gems.
The History Press
making of The Wicker Man, from its inception to becoming a cult favourite.
The Royal Film Performance Robert Sellers, Gareth Owen
23rd October, hb, eb, £35, 9781803998244
Authorised by the Film and Television Charity and by Buckingham Palace, this book will celebrate the performances.
1971 Robert Sellers 11th September, pb, eb, £17.99, 9781837050079
Featuring previously unpublished interviews, this is the first book to explore the greatest year in Hollywood’s history.
Titan Books
Klingon Next Door Joey Spiotto 2nd September, hb, £14.99, 9781835412916
Official cartoon book. Quirky and humorous takes celebrating everything Klingon in an out-of-place existence.
Night of the Living Dead Simon Braund 30th September, hb, £39.99, 9781835414019
Official retrospective of one of cinema’s most important films. The full story of the first zombie movie, the 1968 cult film that denoted the birth of modern horror genre.
Tim Burton’s the Nightmare Before Christmas Dana Jennings Jelter 30th September, hb, £39.99, 9781835415979
Behind-the-scenes details about stop- motion animation, concept art, removable inserts and more.
Unicorn
Carrying the Can Christopher Miles, Andrew Lambirth (ed)
1st October, hb, eb, £35, 9781917458375
Compelling account that goes behind the scenes to set films in context and give the reader a very personal view of contemporary film-making.
University of California Press
Children of the Wicker Man Justin Hardy, Dominic Hardy
23rd October, hb, eb, £18.99, 9781803995106
Personal look at the madness behind the
Tales of Militant Chemistry Alice Lovejoy
26th August, hb, eb, £24, 9780520402935
Following scientists, soldiers, prisoners and
spies through Kodak’s and Agfa’s global empires, Lovejoy links the golden age of cinema and photography to colonialism, the military- industrial complex and toxic waste.
University of Minnesota Press
Pipeline Noir Michael Rubenstein 7th October, pb, £7.99, 9781517919269
Fascinating interpretation of “Chinatown”, a classic of New Hollywood cinema, through the lens of petromodernity, revealing hidden connections to today’s energy and climate crises.
University Press of Mississippi
Ray Milland Gillian Kelly 15th October, pb, £25.99, 9781496859136
Bold explanation of how reactionary political movements appeal to racism to reconcile American democracy with antidemocratic practices.
Beyond Zombie Politics David Roche (ed), Adrienne Boutang (ed), Claire Cornillon (ed) 17th November, pb, £25.99, 9781496860279
Investigates zombie films’ relation to sub- genres such as the counterculture movie or the witchcraft film.
Wayne State University Press
Comebacks
Gloria Monti (ed), Martin Shingler (ed), Barry Keith Grant
9th December, pb, £32, 9780814350621
Examination of 16 renowned actors and their return to the spotlight later in life.
The Rockford Files Amanda Keeler 30th November, pb, £21.99, 9780814351000
Highlights the contributions of The Rockford Files’ writers— including women writing in a male-dominated TV industry—who left their mark on the series and beyond.
Jane the Virgin Paul Julian Smith, Barry Keith Grant 23rd September, pb, £20.99, 9780814352618
Traces the arc of one of the most well-known television shows of the 2010s in the US.
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