Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Leisure

This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of one of modern films most celebrated, successful and intriguing auteurs, Christopher Nolan. How has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games? Visually, he offers a steel...

A Chronology of Film presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history, tracing the complex links between technical innovations, social changes and artistic interventions. Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of film fro...

"In addition to being among the most celebrated of contemporary filmmakers, Quentin Tarantino is possibly the most joyously infectious movie lover alive. For years he has touted in interviews his eventual turn to writing books about films. Now, with Cinema Speculation, the time has come, and the ...

From cinema's silent beginnings, fashion and interior design have been vital to character development and narrative structure. Despite spectacular technological advancements on screen, stunning silhouettes and striking spaces still have the ability to dazzle to dramatic effect. This book is the f...

"Johnny Cash was an American icon, known for his level bass-baritone voice and sombre demeanour, for huge hits like 'Ring of Fire' and 'I Walk the Line.' He's one of the best-selling musicians of all time, and his crossover appeal earned him inductions into the Country Music, Gospel Music, and Ro...

"An essential collection of the very best album covers produced during one of the most progressive yet turbulent decades in modern history."--P. [4] of cover.

"Classical Music For Dummies is perfect for anyone who loves music. It's also a funny, authoritative guide to expanding your musical horizons--and to learning how the world's greatest composers laid the groundwork for every piece of music written since."--Amazon.com.

The Australian women's cricket team is one of the nation's most successful and admired sporting sides. However, before Meg Lanning's XI lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of more than 86,000 adoring fans on 8 March 2020, a long innings of unsung grit, nous and passion was played. Cleari...