Best Selling Books by Marcus Hearn

Destined to be the classic illustrated survey of Lucas''s career, the book is sure to fascinate not only die-hard fans but also general film and popular culture enthusiasts.

Featuring over 150 iconic, rare and previously unpublished images of Pink Floyd, this book captures the legendary rock group at every stage of their epic career. From some of their first photo sessions in 1967 to their triumphant reunion at Live 8, this book is a unique chronicle of five enigmatic musicians, and their journey from experimental psychedelia to stadium pageantry.

Celebrating over 50 years of the classic TV series, this beautiful, lavish hardback written by Thunderbirds expert Marcus Hearn. Contains exclusive, never before published behind the scenes material and interviews with cast and crew and tells the story of one of this enduring cult phenomenon. Thunderbirds are GO! ''A most enjoyable step back in time!'' -- ***** Reader review ''You can never have enough Thunderbirds'' -- ***** Reader review ''CHOCK FULL of pretty much everything there is to know about Thunderbirds'' -- ***** Reader review ''Unputdownable'' -- ***** Reader review ''If you are a fan, this is the ONE BOOK you must not miss out on'' -- ***** Reader review ''A treasure'' -- ***** Reader review ''Beautiful book full of all the information a real fan needs'' -- ***** Reader review ''F.A.B. (FLIPPING ACTUALLY BRILLIANT)'' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************************** On 30th September 1965, International Rescue successfully completed their first assignment, and the Tracy brothers imprinted themselves on a generation of captivated children. Thirty-two episodes, many repeats, sixty territories, two feature films, three albums, numerous comics, books, toys, videos and DVDs and over five decades later, Thunderbirds are still saving the world from the brink of peril. Thunderbirds: The Vault will be the first ever lavishly illustrated, definitive, beautifully packaged, presentation hardback telling the story of this enduring cult phenomenon. Packed with previously unpublished material, including prop photos, design sketches, production memos and other collectible memorabilia, plus specially commissioned photography of original 60s merchandise, and new interviews with cast and crew, this is a collectors'' dream and a fantastic piece of British TV history.

The arrival of the James Bond film series merited little more than an inch of copy in the trade press of 1961, but its success since the 1962 release of Dr. No has been phenomenal, spawning nineteen more titles and collecting millions of fans along the way during Bond''s thirty-five years of escapades. This insightful book brings together everything a Bond fan would want to know about the Bond classics, covering Dr. No, From Russia with Love, and Goldfinger to License to Kill, Goldeneye, and Tomorrow Never Dies -- scheduled to be released in the fall of 1997 -- and all those in between. In this detailed new history of Bond on screen, the authors have chosen ten key elements to rate each film, and each element -- Teaser, Titles, Bonkers Plot, Locations, Gadgets, Girls, Villains, Fights, Chases, Explosions, Dialogue and Double Entendres, Bond -- is given a mark from one to ten to reflect its success as a James Bond film. They also provide Bond buffs with behind-the-scenes gossip and rare information on unofficial Bond spin-offs, such as "OK Connery" and the various Bond-influenced TV series and films, and take into account all of 007''s other film appearances, opening with a sideways look at Ian Fleming''s original conception of Bond and following the trail of Bond on and off the screen through his portrayers: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and current star Pierce Brosnan -- the Bond of the ''90s. With complete cast and credit information for each film, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is the ultimate book for all things Bond.

The only authorised history of Hammer Films draws on exclusive access to the company’s archive of stills and paperwork to give the complete history of the company and its leading figures, a film-by-film analysis of its horror and fantasy titles, and the most complete Hammer filmography ever published. Nearly seventy years ago, Hammer Films released their very first horror movie, The Quatermass Xperiment. The now-legendary British company went on to make such classics as The Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula (and their many sequels), making international stars out of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, changing the face of horror cinema, and inspiring a generation of Hollywood filmmakers, including the likes of George Lucas, Martin Scorsese and Tim Burton. Featuring a design refresh, this new version of The Hammer Story will include 32 additional pages and continue the story of Hammer Films as they came back from the dead in 2007 and began producing new horror films for a modern audience.

The Avengers burst onto televisions screens in the 1960’s, and the show’s mix of wit, adventure and beautiful women became an instant hit! Now fifty years on, Marcus Hearn has been granted unparalleled access to the show’s production archives and has collected together a fabulous array of material to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Avengers. Lavishly illustrated, with many unpublished stills, behind-the-scenes photos, and snaps from the ABC & LWT private archive, this is a spectacular portrait of the world''s best-loved cult action-adventure series, and its classic sequel, The New Avengers.

The Yorkshire-based publisher Bamforth & Co started producing ''saucy'' postcards in 1910. These cheeky designs became synonymous with the English seaside resorts where they were sold, but were exported all over the world. After WW2, Bamforth artists began to satirise the classic comic archetypes that still resonate today - henpecked husbands, naughty nurses and randy milkmen. Contemporary concerns ranging from the contraceptive pill to the Space Race also received the irreverent Bamforth treatment. Saucy Postcards: The Bamforth Collection celebrates the golden age of these comic gems, with a selection of more than 250 cards originally published from the early 1950s to the mid-1970s. The book''s introduction reveals the story behind the company, and the battles with the postcard censorship committees that resulted in almost 150 prosecutions.

Drawing on unseen and iconic material from the BBC archive and private collectors, The Vault is an unforgettable journey through 50 years of Doctor Who, via carefully selected photographs, props, costumes designs, production memos, letters, scripts and more. This is the full and official story of Doctor Who, from the first pre-production memos in 1963 to the most recent props created for the 2013 series, including interviews with key contributors and scores of prop photos, design sketches and behind the scenes stills from every decade of the show''s production. Taking you year by year through the world''s longest running science fiction series, Marcus Hearn explores the show''s groundbreaking innovations as well as its impact on popular culture through books and comics, magazines and toys, merchandise and ephemera. The Vault is a collectorâe(tm)s dream and the ultimate celebration of Doctor Who.

Gerry Anderson created "Thunderbirds," "Captain Scarlet," "Stingray," and "Fireball XL5." This biography recounts the triumphs and disasters in the life of a man who works incessantly on new ideas and projects—the man who changed children''s TV forever.

Taking a look at the life and various influences of Quentin Tarantino, this book includes background information on all his actual and rumoured film assignments, the unfinished early films, producer credits and script-doctoring jobs. It also includes entries on Tarantino''s leading players such as Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, Christian Slater, Uma Thurman, Dennis Hopper and Bruce Willis, and examines the soundtracks to the films.

This remarkable journey through the Hammer vault includes props, annotated script pages, unused poster artwork, production designs, rare promotional material and private correspondence. Hundreds of rare and previously unseen stills help to create a rich souvenir of Hammer’s legacy, from the X certificate classics of the 1950s to the studio’s latest productions. This new updated edition includes an extra chapter covering the years 2010 to 2015.

Over fifty years ago, with the release of The Curse of Frankenstein and Christopher Lee in Dracula, Hammer ushered in a whole new era of blood and barely restrained cleavage in glorious colour, mixing sex and horror with a style and panache that made the small British company world famous. Bursting at the seams with rare and previously unpublished photographs from Hammer’s archive and private collections worldwide, and featuring many new interviews, Hammer Glamour is a lavish, full colour celebration of Hammer’s female stars, including Ingrid Pitt, Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Barbara Shelley, Joanna Lumley, Nastassja Kinski, and of course Raquel Welch (who can forget her fur bikini in One Million Years B. C.?)

Hammer Films were almost as well known for the way in which they sold their films, as for the films themselves. The Art of Hammer is the first ever collection of the company’s iconic movie posters, and is a celebration of movie art at its best. This large format, lavish hardback is now fully updated and brings together hundreds of rare posters from around the world, featuring Hammer’s greatest films.

The full and official story of Doctor Who, from the show''s first pre-production memos in 1963 to behind-the-scenes material from the latest season, including interviews with key cast and crew members as well as scores of prop photos, design sketches, and other collectible memorabilia. The Vault is a collector''s dream—the ultimate celebration of all that is Doctor Who.

The makers of Doctor Who Magazine present their biggest-ever publication - a deluxe bookazine celebrating the 60th anniversary of the world''s longest-running science-fiction programme. This 224-page limited edition explores Doctor Who''s impact on its fans, the viewing public and popular culture across 60 chapters of all-new material. Edited by Marcus Hearn and designed by Peri Godbold, who previously collaborated on the bestselling 50th anniversary book Doctor Who: The Vault, this is the essential souvenir of a television milestone.

The makers of Doctor Who Magazine present a lavish bookazine in an exclusive slipcase. This deluxe, 224-page limited edition is packed full of exclusive content, including all-new features and rare images from the official archive. Explore the complete history of the Cybermen, beginning with their first appearance in 1966. Cybermen: The Ultimate Guide traces the machine-creatures'' evolution, from Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis'' original scripts and Sandra Reid''s designs, right up to the present day. Edited by Marcus Hearn, the author of the New York Times bestseller Doctor Who: The Vault, this is the most comprehensive and revealing history of the Cybermen ever published.

Containing many previously unpublished photographs, this book documents an emotional and sometimes tempestuous journey from Germany via Alaska to Japan and the Philippines. It covers the Beatles'' return to their early roots in Hamburg after their last ever German concert, the unscheduled trip to Japan and much more.

The makers of Doctor Who Magazine present a deluxe bookazine that covers the entire history of the the world''s longest-running science-fiction series in one essential volume. Into the Vortex: How to Watch Doctor Who takes an innovative approach, with details and highlights of all 311 television stories, plus sections dedicated to the series'' best-known monsters, villains and other characters. Newcomers to the show will find this the perfect way to navigate the vast archive of episodes on the BBC''s iPlayer, while longtime fans will find new and surprising insights into the television adventures of all 15 Doctors.

Jam packed with illustrations and photographs alongside the insightful words of Star Wars aficionado Marcus Hearne, the book enlightens us on all aspects of the film including how they made the film; the actors; the characters; locations; the art; and the costumes. ''Connections Boxes'' highlight and explain the many fascinating links between Episode II and the previous Star Wars movies. Using informed, enthusiastic writing and illustrations from Episode II and the earlier films, this is the first Star Wars book of its kind and the perfect companion to the film.

John Glen¿s James Bond movies include some of the most acclaimed entries in the entire series. Glen has directed George Lazenby, Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton, and in 1986 supervised Pierce Brosnan¿s initial screen test. Glen remains best known, however, for the memorable stunts that became a trademark of his films. In this candid and detailed memoir, Glen takes the reader inside the world of action filmmaking, revealing the secrets behind some of the most popular movies ever made. The book is illustrated with many rare behind the scenes stills and storyboard illustrations.

Over fifty years ago, with the release of The Curse of Frankenstein and Christopher Lee’s iconic performance in Dracula, Hammer ushered in a whole new era of blood and barely-restrained cleavage in glorious color, mixing sex and horror with a style and panache that made the small British company world famous. The Art of Hammer collects the very best and most iconic movie posters produced for the Hammer studio. This lavish hardcover brings together rare artwork from around the world. Featuring Hammer’s greatest films, including The Curse of Frankenstein, the Dracula series, and many more.

Premier beau-livre exhaustif sur la série Doctor Who, ce livre anniversaire bénéficie d''une maquette travaillée et du concours de l''auteur Marcus Hearn (L''Antre de la Hammer). Il raconte les étapes de la création de la série TV culte britannique et présente chaque période et docteur dans son contexte, avec les personnages secondaires et anecdotes associées jusqu''à fin 2013. Il propose des mémos de préproduction, des extraits de scénarios, les designs des décors et costumes et couvre aussi l''évolution culturelle de la SF qui a accompagné l''essor de la série. Ce livre officiel de la BBC est préfacé par le showrunner actuel de la série, Steven Moffat.

Réalisateur de talent et précurseur dans le domaine des effets spéciaux et des techniques de production, George Lucas a apporté une contribution unique aux arts et à la culture de notre temps. Le Cinéma de George Lucas plonge dans l''œuvre de ce cinéaste novateur et influent, qui a révolutionné le cinéma de science-fiction par ses prouesses techniques sans précédent, ses mythologies des temps modernes et son imagination hors du commun. S''appuyant sur des entretiens exclusifs et sur un examen approfondi des archives de Lucasfilm, Marcus Hearn analyse l''aventure personnelle du réalisateur Lucas, depuis ses films d''étudiant jusqu''à ceux réalisés en tant que scénariste, monteur et producteur. Affiches de films, photos de tournages, notes et dessins défilent dans ce livre où l''on retrouve aussi bien THX 1138, son premier film de science-fiction, que le grand classique American Graffiti ou encore le dernier volet de La Guerre des étoiles, Épisode III, La Revanche des Sith.

En 1961 commençait en Angleterre le tournage de Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir. Cinquante ans plus tard, le très distingué John Steed et ses incroyables partenaires féminines, dont la sublime Emma Peel, sont devenus des icônes connues de tous. Pour l''occasion, ce livre souvenir dévoile comme jamais les coulisses d''une série culte. Avec une préface de Patrick Macnee, les témoignages exclusifs de tous les acteurs et des dizaines de photos inédites, voici l''ouvrage indispensable pour redécouvrir un bijou de l''histoire de la télévision et de l''esprit british.

Il y a plus de cinquante ans, avec la sortie de La Malédiction de Frankenstein et la performance légendaire de Christopher Lee dans Dracula, la Hammer a ouvert une nouvelle ère dans le cinéma, mêlant le sexe et l''horreur avec un style et un panache qui ont fait la renommée mondiale de petite société britannique. L''art de la Hammer rassemble les meilleures et les plus emblématiques affiches de films produits pour le studio Hammer. Cet ouvrage somptueux rassemble des oeuvres rares venues du monde entier. Mettant en vedette les plus grands films Hammer, dont La Malédiction de Frankenstein, la série Dracula, et bien d''autres encore.

A complete account of every recording made by Pink Floyd, from their inception up to the end of 1999. Marcus Hearn has gained access to the archives of Abbey Road studios, where the bulk of their recordings were made, revealing details and dates of sessions.