Edgar Wright

'Do you sometimes feel like the music you're hearing is explaining your life to you?' When Pete's parents moved from Cyprus to Birmingham in the 1960s in the hope of a better life, they had no money and only a little bit of English. They opened a fish-and-chip shop in Acocks Green. The Great Western Fish Bar is where Pete learned about coin-oper...

This book offers a wide-ranging and kaleidoscopic portrait of the Beatles phenomenon, delving into a vast catalog of heretofore unexamined lore. Part anthropology and part memoir, this humorous, elegiac, and at times madcap take on the Beatles' role in the making of the sixties and of music as we know it is enriched by the recollections of everyone from Tom Hanks to Bruce Springsteen.

Behind-the-scenes looks at iconic films from the past 50 years come to life in A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away. Oscar-winning film editor Paul Hirsch brings readers into his world, where he worked on films such as Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Mission: Impossible, and Footloose. Hirsch provides insight into creating iconic scenes and behind-the-scenes gossip featuring casting, directing, and scoring decisions. This funny, insightful, and informative book is a must-read for both movie aficionados and casual moviegoers.

This compelling book tackles an often-overlooked topic: the history of anti-Semitism. Comedian and writer David Baddiel argues that those fighting against racism, homophobia, transphobia, and disablism have missed an important subject. In this thought-provoking read, Baddiel presents his case with a unique combination of jokes, personal experience, and reasoning. Discover why, in a world focused on minority rights, Jews don’t count as a real minority.

Explore the incredible life of one of America's greatest creative minds in this magnificent biography. From immigrant origins and a childhood of hardship to becoming a Hollywood powerhouse, this book delves deep into the dazzling highs and devastating lows of an artist in motion. With interviews from 250 of his closest collaborators and friends, this is a comprehensive and intimate portrait of a man who left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. A triumph of the biographer's art.

Discover how World War II changed Hollywood and how Hollywood changed World War II through the stories of five legendary film directors: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Author Mark Harris recounts their experiences on the front lines and behind the scenes, showing how the war divided their lives and the history of Hollywood into before and after. Five Came Back offers a remarkable look at Hollywood's relationship with Washington, its role in shaping America's mindset during the war, and its transformation on both a human and industry level.

In Them, journalist Jon Ronson delves into the world of extremist groups, exploring their shared belief that a secret elite control the world. Ronson joins these groups on their search for the elusive secret room, encountering dangerous figures like the PR-savvy Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard and survivors of Ruby Ridge. Ronson's investigations reveal unsettling insights about the world of "Us" and "Them". A fascinating and thought-provoking read.

Discover the inspiring story of a renegade filmmaker who created a masterpiece on a shoestring budget in Rebel Without a Crew. In this guide, Robert Rodriguez shares his revolutionary techniques for making movies, including the strategies he used to create his debut film, El Mariachi. This book is a must-read for anyone with a passion for filmmaking and a desire to learn independent production, direction, and screenwriting. Included in the appendix is 'The Ten Minute Film Course,' a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to save thousands of dollars on film school and make your movie dreams a reality.

Experience the surrealistic terror of a master storyteller with dark and imaginative tales. Clive Barker's Books of Blood mix reality and horror for a unique reading experience. The Inhuman Condition is a masterwork that recounts tragedy with pragmatism, evoking both revulsion and delight. With stories including The Body Politic, Revelations, and The Age of Desire, be prepared to be inspired to panic rather than dread.

This book is a collection of terrifying and groundbreaking stories that revolutionized the worlds of horrific and fantastical fiction. The author maps the boundless domains of the human imagination, revealing a profound sense of terror and overwhelming dread through stories that feature businessmen encountering beautiful and seductive women and a young woman researching a city slum. Get ready to be subversively and insightfully transported to otherworldly and all-too-real places through this fifth volume of the Books of Blood.