James Clarke Bücher

Exploring the evolution of animated films, this book examines the blend of technology, creativity, and storytelling that has captivated audiences of all ages. It traces the history from Disney's groundbreaking "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" to contemporary hits like "Monsters, Inc." and "Shrek." The text delves into various animation techniques, including stop-motion and Japanese anime, highlighting the genre's resurgence and its endless cinematic possibilities.

Almost 30 years since its inception, Pixar movies continue to demonstrate and celebrate how emotionally engaging the animated film can be. This is a book about why animation moves the heart and the mind. The Films of Pixar Animation Studio offers the reader and animation enthusiast a one-stop handbook to the studio's work, discussing each film in great detail. Each Pixar feature film is explored in terms of creative choices made by the films' producers, writers, directors and animators from the first bright idea through to final realisation.

The Litten Path is a sweeping debut that provides an intimate view of the miners' strike of 1984 as it unfolds through the eyes of two families on either side of the struggle. The Litten Path is a novel of the strike as much as about the strike, knitting the intense emotional and political terrain of the famous dispute with the stark landscape of a small town in South Yorkshire. Written in a tough yet lyrical northern vernacular, The Litten Path is grimly honest and tender, comic and painful, a story of the clash between the urban and the rural, class frictions and the pressures of family. It is about what happens when a decision is made, when one cannot turn back.

Exploring the profound themes of loss and understanding, this collection of poetry offers a heartfelt examination of suicide and its impact on loved ones. Through tender verses, the author provides insights into coping with grief and the complexities of suicidal motives. Infused with a Christian sensibility, the poems present a unique perspective on navigating the challenging emotions surrounding this sensitive topic, making it a compassionate resource for those seeking solace and understanding.

Examines both the texts of and the production behind four television shows that used transmedia as a new business and textual model for network TV.

Introducing the reader to definitions of the founding concepts in film studies, this guide covers such ideas as authorship and genre, technological impacts and the rise of digital cinema, social influences and notions of the avant-garde, and cinema’s emergence as a major art form that reflects and shapes the world. In concise and clear sections, it explores how major works—from the classic French realist La Regle de Jeu to the dazzling animation of Norman McLaren and the memorial documentary of Shoah —were conceived, developed, and produced, and eventually received by the public, critics, and film history. Offering a concise overview of a vast and compelling subject, it is a resource for both the film enthusiast and the film student.

Focusing on the remarkable career of Steven Spielberg, this guide explores his evolution as a filmmaker over four decades. It highlights his ability to blend spectacle and fantasy with compelling drama, showcasing his versatility across various genres while maintaining personal themes. The book provides a comprehensive overview of all his films since "Duel," offering insights into his unique storytelling techniques and contributions to cinema, making it an essential resource for fans and film enthusiasts alike.

A remarkable work of fiction and a vivid portrait of modern Britain for readers of Jon McGregor, Sarah Hall and Jim Crace.

In this collection of deeply felt poems, James Clarke challenges his conscience as he examines his decades-long experience as a judge, exploring what it means to sit in judgement of people, and what attaining such a position entails. These are poems that will resonate with anyone who cares about fairness, truth, power, and freedom.