New Releases by Brian Sibley

Two veteran writers collaborate on this fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the journey that took the “practically perfect” nanny from the pages of P. L. Travers’s beloved novels to the stage. Well-known British writer and radio personality Brian Sibley tells Mary Poppins’s story, from her obscure origins in Travers’s Australian childhood and her progress through the series of books Travers began to write in 1934, to her incarnation by Julie Andrews in one of the most successful Disney films of all time, to her long-awaited landing onstage in London’s West End. A long-time friend of Travers and co-writer with her of an unproduced sequel to the film, Sibley offers unique insights into the idiosyncratic author’s complex relationship to her heroine, and the decades-long series of proposals and negotiations that finally resulted in Disney Theatrical Productions joining forces with the Cameron Mackintosh Theatrical Group to realize Travers’s stories as a spectacular work of musical theater. Sibley’s details the entire development process of the show’s script, music, choreography, and design, culminating in a glorious opening night on December 15, 2004 in London’s Prince Edward’s Theatre, as Mary Poppins is met by cheering sold-out houses and critical raves. In the book’s second half, Michael Lassell gives a fascinating backstage account of the show’s transfer to Broadway, including the show’s American casting and important changes to its book, lyrics, and designs, as the creative team strives to “plus” Poppins to perfection.

A large, lush artifact from the world of The Golden Compass, this volume documents the process of bringing the book to life. Includes exclusive cast and crew interviews, storyboards, production sketches, and on-set photos. This is the ultimate collectible for every fan

A unique and personal account of the six-year quest to film The Lord of the Rings, with revealing insights into the award-winning directors life and films, including King Kong.

Experience the unlikely love story of C.S. Lewis, an Oxford scholar and distinguished author, and Joy Davidman, a Jewish-American divorcee, mother of two, and converted Christian.

This instructional book is written in a simple and accessible style for experienced animators and novices alike. Its wonderful illustrations give a clear and inspiring view of the techniques of puppet animation.

Written by the writer and broadcaster Brian Sibley, this slipcase features Tolkien''s maps of The Hobbit, Beleriand and Middle-earth. Each map is presented in a box-set illustrated by Tolkien artist John Howe, the conceptual artist employed by Peter Jackson to work on his Lord of The Rings film trilogy. The maps, presented with individual books and wallets show Tolkien''s mythical lands in detail - they are also bound with fewer folds, making them suitable for portfolios or framing.

Le livre indispensable pour ceux qui veulent tout savoir du film, rempli d''anecdotes, d''interviews et de photos inédites du tournage. Brian Sibley nous invite à découvrir l''envers du décor, révélant les heures de travail, mais aussi les trésors d''imagination et d''inventivité qu''il a fallu déployer pour porter à l''écran La Communauté de l''Anneau, le premier épisode de la célèbre trilogie. 16 pages de photos couleur surprenantes. Le réalisateur Peter Jackson s''explique sur son projets et ses inspirations. Dans les coulisses avec les acteurs et l''équipe du tournage. Les secrets des monstres, du maquillage et des effets spéciaux. La magie du XXIe siècle au service de la création de la Terre du Milieu. Les bonnes et les mauvaises surprises du tournage en extérieur. Et bien plus encore !

An authorized introduction to the forthcoming film trilogy includes production stills, star and filmmaker biographies, and a behind-the-scenes examination of the making of the Tolkien world.

This movie guide features photos on every spread. It is packed with interviews with the cast and crew, background to the film, features on special effects, monsters and make-up and also, how Peter Jackson''s vision became a reality

Ce guide officiel vous entraîne dans les coulisses du film Le Seigneur des Anneaux. Magnifiquement illustré de photos en couleur des acteurs, des extérieurs, des décors, des créatures et des costumes, ce guide offre le panorama complet d''une fabuleuse aventure cinématographique qui dura cinq ans, depuis sa conception jusqu''au tournage. Vous y trouverez également de nombreuses images inédites et des commentaires du réalisateur Peter Jackson.

Szenenfotos, Darstellerporträts, Hintergründe und Skizzen zum Film.

In this spirited comedy, soon to be an animated movie released by Dream Works, a band of intrepid chickens led by an American rooster (the voice of Mel Gibson) and an English hen (Julia Sawalha of "Absolutely Fabulous") bust out of their coop to avoid becoming pot pies. 250 full-color illustrations.

The story of C. S. Lewis’s life with Joy Davidman, his terminally ill wife.

Before Middle Earth there was Beleriand, the setting of the great War of the Jewels which took place 7000 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings. This is a full colour, fold-out poster map of Beleriand, with a booklet about the territory

Por primera vez se puede seguir la gran aventura del hobbit Bilbo a traves de un magnifico mapa ilustrado y coloreado. El Bosque Negro, El Arrollo Encantando, La Desolacion de Smaug, Rivendel, y El Yermo son algunos de los lugares que Bilbo visita en su extraordinario viaje. El mapa ha sido creado por el artista John Howe. El texto explicativo e ilustrado que acompana el mapa es de Brian Sibley, autor tambien de los textos que comentan EL MAPA DE LA TIERRA MEDIA.

Cette séduisante version en couleurs de la carte des terres Sauvages de Tolkien, redessinée par John Howe, vous conduira dans tous les lieux visités par Bilbo Le Hobbit au cours de sa grande aventure. Suivez Bilbo dans son voyage épique à travers la Forêt de Mirkwood, vers la Rivière Enchantée et les Palais du Roi des Elfes. Traversez la Désolation de Smaug, jusqu''au cœur de la Montagne Solitaire, demeure du dragon géant et maléfique. Visitez Rivendell, pays des Elfes caché dans une vallée au-delà de l''Orée des terres Sauvages. La carte du Hobbit est accompagnée d''un opuscule explicatif assorti d''illustrations dû à Brian Sibley. Cette carte est la sœur jumelle de La Carte de la Terre du Milieu de Tolkien.

This superb full-color map will take fantasy fans straight to the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien''s mythical world of Middle-Earth. Redrawn by artist John Howe, from the original map created by Christopher Tolkien, the poster-sized 28" x 29" map is decorated with scenes from The Lord of the Rings and is accompanied by a 24-page, illustrated explanatory booklet.

Suivez les traces de frodo et de Sam dans leur épopée à travers les monts Brumeux et les Marais des Morts vers Orodruin. Accompagné Aragorn dans son périple vers la grande cité de minas Tirith. Découvrez l''endroit ou Gandalf livra bataille aux Balrog sur le Pic de Zirak Zigil.