London Film Location Guide
Title | London Film Location Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Simon James |
Publisher | Anova Books |
Total Pages | 280 |
Release | 2007-08-30 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 9780713490626 |
A guide to London locations used in movies. It covers the whole of the metropolis area by area. It includes 'then' and 'now' photographs - stills from the films and the same locations photographed later; others show the locations mentioned in the text. The films featured include "Notting Hill", "Love Actually", "Patriot Games", and others.
The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations Presents London
Title | The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations Presents London PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Reeves |
Publisher | Titan Books (UK) |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Motion picture locations |
ISBN | 9781840234992 |
From Notting Hill, to Lock, Stock, James Bond, An American Werewolf in London, Bridget Jones's Diary and Harry Potter - London is one of the greatest cities in cinema. Now, following the unprecedented success of The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations, Titan Books is proud to present what is - amazingly - the first ever dedicated guide to movie locations in London and the South East. The first in a major new series of movie location city guides, London includes full-colour features on major locations and is packed with anecdotes, behind-the-scenes information and everything the traveller needs to know, but all with a movie-related slant. It also contains a brief introduction to the city and its place in film history, maps of walks around different areas, details about key yearly festivals and events, such as the London Film Festival, and an index of film titles.
The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations
Title | The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Reeves |
Publisher | Chicago Review Press |
Total Pages | 424 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
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For all those fans who wonder where their favorite movies were filmed or what it would be like to visit the sites, this book is the ultimate resource. It features information on blockbuster, cult, and art house favorites from Saturday Night Fever to Men in Black, from Belle du Jour to Ben Hur. The entries for individual films include brief descriptions of key scenes shot at the location, travel details, photographs, film stills, behind-the-scenes information, and insights as to what these places are really like. Also included are full-color features on major sites of special interest—Vertigo’s San Francisco, Woody Allen’s Manhattan, and a world Star Wars tour, among others—along with more obscure locations that have become sought-after travel destinations simply because of their connection to the movies.
World Film Locations
Title | World Film Locations PDF eBook |
Author | Neil Mitchell |
Publisher | Intellect (UK) |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | London (England) |
ISBN | 9781841504841 |
"Essays exploring key directors, themes, and historical periods are complemented by reviews of important scenes that offer particular insignt into London's relationship to cinema."--Back cover.
London Movie Guide
Title | London Movie Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Simon James |
Publisher | Batsford |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011-07-18 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 9781849940139 |
London is one of the most vibrant and versatile film locations in the world and has provided some of the most stunning settings in film history. This comprehensive guide spans decades of cinema in London, from Brief Encounter (1945) to Sherlock Holmes (2009) A delight for both film buffs and London enthusiasts, this practical guide is organized area-by-area – from the heart of the city to the suburbs – so the reader can explore locations close to where they live, work and play. Films range from classic and cult films such as Alfie, A Clockwork Orange and Withnail and I to more recent blockbusters such as Harry Potter and Bridget Jones, and includes the very latest movies filmed in the metropolis, including The Other Boleyn Girl, Sherlock Holmes and Run, Fatboy, Run. Incorporating annotated maps of film hotspots around town, it is now easier than ever to walk, tour and relive your favourite movie moments in London.
On the tracks of 007
Title | On the tracks of 007 PDF eBook |
Author | Martijn Mulder |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 288 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 9789081329415 |
In this detailed field guide, Mulder and Kloosterboer use 30 travel stories to explain exactly where even the smallest James Bond film scene was shot.
Atlas of Imagined Places
Title | Atlas of Imagined Places PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Brown |
Publisher | Batsford Books |
Total Pages | 507 |
Release | 2021-09-28 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1849947422 |
WINNER, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2022: Illustrated Travel Book of the Year. HIGHLY COMMENDED, British Cartographic Society Awards 2022. From Stephen King's Salem's Lot to the superhero land of Wakanda, from Lilliput of Gulliver's Travels to Springfield in The Simpsons, this is a wondrous atlas of imagined places around the world. Locations from film, tv, literature, myths, comics and video games are plotted in a series of beautiful vintage-looking maps. The maps feature fictional buildings, towns, cities and countries plus mountains and rivers, oceans and seas. Ever wondered where the Bates Motel was based? Or Bedford Falls in It's a Wonderful Life? The authors have taken years to research the likely geography of thousands of popular culture locations that have become almost real to us. Sometimes these are easy to work out, but other times a bit of detective work is needed and the authors have been those detectives. By looking at the maps, you'll find that the revolution at Animal Farm happened next to Winnie the Pooh's home. Each location has an an extended index entry plus coordinates so you can find it on the maps. Illuminating essays accompanying the maps give a great insight into the stories behind the imaginary places, from Harry Potter's wizardry to Stone Age Bedrock in the Flintstones. A stunning map collection of invented geography and topography drawn from the world's imagination. Fascinating and beautiful, this is an essential book for any popular culture fan and map enthusiast.