Marcus Hearn Livres

The book offers an in-depth exploration of Hammer's cinematic legacy, showcasing a wealth of materials including props, annotated scripts, and production designs. It features rare promotional items and private correspondence, complemented by hundreds of unseen stills. This comprehensive collection spans from the iconic X certificate films of the 1950s to the studio's contemporary works, serving as a rich tribute to Hammer's enduring impact on the film industry.

Hammer Films were almost as well known for the way in which they sold their films, as for the films themselves. The Art of Hammer is the first ever collection of the company's iconic movie posters, and is a celebration of movie art at its best.

Drawing on unseen and iconic material from the BBC archive and private collectors, The Vault is an unforgettable journey through 50 years of Doctor Who, via carefully selected photographs, props, costumes designs, production memos, letters, scripts and more.

Celebrates Hammer's female stars, including Ingrid Pitt, Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Barbara Shelley, Joanna Lumley, Nastassja Kinski, and Raquel Welch.

On September 30th, 1965, International Rescue successfully completed their first assignment, and the Tracy brothers imprinted themselves on a generation of captivated children. Thirty-two episodes, many repeats, 60 territories, two feature films, three albums, numerous comics, books, toys, videos and DVDs and five decades later, Thunderbirds are still saving the world from the brink of peril. Thunderbirds: The Vault is the first ever lavishly illustrated, definitive, beautifully packaged, presentation hardback telling the story of this enduring cult phenomenon. Packed with previously unpublished material, including prop photos, design sketches, production memos and other collectible memorabilia, plus specially commissioned photography of original 1960s merchandise and new interviews with cast and crew, it's going to be a collectors' dream and a fantastic piece of cult TV history.

Drawing on unseen and iconic material from the BBC archive and private collectors, The Vault is an unforgettable journey through 50 years of Doctor Who, via carefully selected photographs, props, costumes designs, production memos, letters, scripts and more. This is the full and official story of Doctor Who, from the first pre-production memos in 1963 to the most recent props created for the 2013 series, including interviews with key contributors and scores of prop photos, design sketches and behind the scenes stills from every decade of the show's production. Taking you year by year through the world's longest running science fiction series, Marcus Hearn explores the show's ground-breaking innovations as well as its impact on popular culture through books and comics, magazines and toys, merchandise and ephemera. The Vault is a collector's dream and the ultimate celebration of Doctor Who.

Jam packed with illustrations and photographs alongside the insightful words of Star Wars aficionado Marcus Hearne, the book enlightens us on all aspects of the film including how they made the film; the actors; the characters; locations; the art; and the costumes. 'Connections Boxes' highlight and explain the many fascinating links between Episode II and the previous Star Wars movies. Using informed, enthusiastic writing and illustrations from Episode II and the earlier films, this is the first Star Wars book of its kind and the perfect companion to the film.

Saucy Postcards: The Bamforth Collection celebrates the golden age of comic postcards. It is a fascinating glimpse of post-war liberalisation, and a colourful celebration of timeless British humour.

Featuring over 150 images of Pink Floyd, this book captures the legendary rock group at every stage of their epic career. From some of their first photo sessions in 1967 to their triumphant reunion at Live 8, it is a chronicle of five enigmatic musicians, and their journey from experimental psychedelia to stadium pageantry.

A visual celebration of The Avengers TV show, which defined 60s television, featuring photographs and memories from the cast and crew.