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.

Many famous filming locations are becoming major tourist attractions and this book features information on locations for over 1500 films. Entries for each film include a description of key scenes shot at the location, along with travel details and insights into what the place is really like.

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.

Rome is a city rich in history and culture and imbued with a realism and romanticism that has captured the imaginations of filmmakers throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. With over two and a half thousand years of continuing history, Rome has served as the setting for countless memorable films, creating a backdrop that spans all genres and emotions. World Film Locations: Rome takes the reader on a cinematic journey through the city with stops at key locations that include the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Sant’Angelo Bridge and, of course, the Trevi Fountain, made famous world-wide in its appearances in Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Jean Negulesco’s Three Coins in the Fountain. A carefully selected compilation of forty-five key films set in Rome, including The Belly of an Architect, The Facts of Murder, The Bicycle Thief, Roman Holiday and The Great Beauty, is complemented by essays that further examine the relationship between the city and cinema to provide an engaging, colourful and insightful page-turning journey for both travellers and film buffs alike.

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.

A film-lover's guide to New York City, this book explores the city through iconic moments in cinema history. It is filled with interesting trivia and useful information for both locals and tourists, and includes now-and-then images, quotes, and location information for 180 famous films and TV shows, plus a complete index listing location information for New York movies. With Filming Locations New York, you can see a slice of Taxi Driver-era Times Square and "have what she had" at Katz's Delicatessen just like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. From Marilyn Monroe's famous subway grate scene to the apartment from Friends, discover the real-life locations from some of New York's most famous films and TV shows.

The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.