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  • Houdini Unlocked

    The Master Magician as Marketing King

    by Brian J. Robb ...
    Houdini was quick to grasp the concept of 'entertainer as brand', where fame was an aim in itself. When others stole his act, he published a book of his 'handcuff secrets' and quickly moved on to more extravagant escapes. He arranged many escapes with local merchants in the towns he visited on tour, in early mass tie-in marketing, and set up challenges with newspapers. He created his own magazine; ... Read more

    $25.98 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Screams & Nightmares

    The Films of Wes Craven

    by Brian J. Robb ...
    "From the seminal Last House on the Left to Scream 2 . . . Robb's concoction is entertaining and informative about a recognized cinematic auteur." — BooklistWriter, producer, and director Wes Craven has successfully tapped into the horror vein for over forty years, serving up scary, funny, cutting-edge thrillers that have become classics in the genre. His films have b... ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Timeless Adventures

    The Unofficial Story of How Doctor Who Conquered Television

    by Brian J. Robb ...
    This critical history of Doctor Who covers the series 60 years, from the creation of the show to its triumph as Britain's number one TV drama.Opening with an in-depth account of the creation of the series within the BBC of the early 1960s, each decade of the show is tackled through a unique political and pop cultural historical viewpoint, exploring the links between contemporary Britain and the ... Read more

    $13.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Screams & Nightmares

    The Films of Wes Craven

    by Brian J. Robb ...
    Writer, producer, and director Wes Craven has successfully tapped into the horror vein for over forty years, serving up scary, funny, cutting-edge thrillers that have become classics in the genre. His films have been both critical and commercial successes, most notably Nightmare on Elm Street, which spawned a series of sequels and made Craven (and his creation, Freddy Kruger) an international ... Read more

    $13.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Counterfeit Worlds

    The Cinematic Universes of Philip K. Dick

    by Brian J. Robb ...
    Philip K. Dick, the visionary author behind Blade Runner, is the most adapted science fiction writer in cinema history. Though he struggled to make a living during his lifetime, his work has since served as a deep seam of ideas to be mined by filmmakers such as Ridley Scott, Paul Verhoeven, Steven Speilberg, John Woo and Richard Linklater, resulting in some of the most successful and influential ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Timeless Adventures

    The Unofficial Story of How Doctor Who Conquered Television

    by Brian J. Robb ...
    This critical history of Doctor Who covers the series 60 years, from the creation of the show to its triumph as Britain's number one TV drama. Opening with an in-depth account of the creation of the series within the BBC of the early 1960s, each decade of the show is tackled through a unique political and pop cultural historical viewpoint, exploring the links between contemporary Britain and the ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Heath Ledger

    Hollywood's Dark Star

    by Brian J. Robb ...
    Heath Ledger was one the most charismatic and powerful screen presences of his generation. Having established a high-profile acting career by the age of 21 with the lead in 'A Knight's Tale', the young Australian went on to pursue a succession of increasingly diverse and often subversive roles that challenged the film industry's initial impression of him as a mere teen-idol. While a limited number ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The The

    Every Album, Every Song

    by Brian J Robb ...
    Series series On Track
    The The was always a personal project for songwriter Matt Johnson. Started in 1979, when Johnson was a teenager, the post-punk outfit became central to the political and personal pop of the 1980s. Never a singles band, despite a few minor hits, their albums were successful: Infected in 1986 reached 14, followed by 1989’s Mind Bomb at number four and 1993’s Dusk at number two. Band members included ... Read more

    $18.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Counterfeit Worlds

    The Cinematic Universes of Philip K. Dick

    by Brian J. Robb ...
    Dive into the worlds of Philip K. Dick who inspired some of the most famous sci-fi movies of all time! Philip K. Dick struggled to make a living during his lifetime, but his work has since served as a deep seam of ideas to be mined by filmmakers such as Ridley Scott, Paul Verhoeven, Steven Spielberg, John Woo and Richard Linklater, resulting in some of the most successful and influential SF movies ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Brief History of Superheroes

    From Superman to the Avengers, the Evolution of Comic Book Legends

    by Brian Robb ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    A fascinating written exploration of the superhero phenomenon, from its beginnings in the depths of Great Depression to the blockbuster movies of today.For over 90 years, superheroes have been interrogated, deconstructed, and reinvented. In this wide-ranging study, Robb looks at the diverse characters, their creators, and the ways in which their creations have been reinvented for successive ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • A Brief History of Gangsters

    by Brian Robb ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    The romanticised American gangster of the Prohibition era has proved an enduringly popular figure. Even today, names like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano still resonate. Robb explores the histories of key figures, from gangs in the Old West, through Prohibition and the Great Depression, to the likes of John Gotti and Frank Lucas in the 1970s and 1980s. He also looks at the gangster in popular culture, ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • A Brief History of Walt Disney

    by Brian Robb ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    Both a fascinating account of Walt Disney’s own significant artistic creations, from the iconic Mickey Mouse to the groundbreaking Snow White in 1937, and an insightful history of the hugely successful entertainment behemoth he created, from Dumbo to Pixar’s Toy Story, as well as the hugely popular theme parks. But Disney’s dark side is also explored: his disputed parentage; industrial disputes; ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD