Ever since it was originally shown in the late 1960s, the series The Prisoner has puzzled and intrigued millions of viewers. Only 17 episodes were originally made, and each is riddled with mystery and poses unanswerable questions. The series captured the imagination as few programs have done before or since, and became a true television phenomenon. Here its unique appeal and history are examined in a fully updated edition with a new chapter boasting insider information. Featuring interviews with Patrick McGoohan, Kenneth Griffith, Alexis Kanner, and Anton Rogers, this essential resource reveals all-new information about the series, the characters portrayed, the cast themselves, and what it was really like during production.

The Prisoner Handbook

Humor & Entertainment

Cox, Alex

Davies, Steven Paul

Radio

Pan/Macmillan

Molly Ringwald, Kevin Bacon, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Keifer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Mickey Rourke and John Cusak: they make up the '80s phenomenon that was known as the Brat Pack. But why are some of these actors supersta and some relegated to the wings? The answers are all here in this compelling compendium.

Brat Pack Confidential

Pulver, Andrew

Movies

Batsford

A celebration of maverick directors and the offbeat, quirky, innovative, enigmatic, and outrageous movies we call cult films. From films like Young Einstein to Annie Hall to Vampyros Lesbos, and including such directors as Woody Allen, Tim Burton, and David Zucker, this compelling compendium features more than 300 of the greatest triumphs of cult movie history. Each entry includes a comprehensive film review, with plot synopsis, cast and credits; details of its cult following and the reasons for its cult status; trivia and memorable dialogue, along with notable soundtrack information; video and DVD availability; and illustrations of key scenes. All this, plus its profiles of renowned cult directors, make this encyclopedic treasury a must for all movie lovers.

A-Z of Cult Films and Film-Makers

The premiere biography and reference work on Mike Hodges takes the reader on an in-depth journey through this influential director's career. It explores decades of life in Hollywood and British filmmaking. Included are: a brief view of Hodges' childhood, education, and television work; the making of Get Carter, his first impressions of the novel, writing the screenplay, and casting and shooting in Newcastle; a look at Pulp, and the glamorization of gangsters; the cult '70s sci-fi classic, The Terminal Man; Flash Gordon and Morons From Outer Space, Hodges' big-budget blockbusters; the controversial A Prayer for the Dying; the award-winning Black Rainbow and Croupier; and much more. Here, too, are never-before-published pictures from Hodges' own collection and an introduction by Michael Caine.

Get Carter and Beyond: The Cinema of Mike Hodges

This year celebrates the 35th anniversary of the creation of The Prisoner series. The Prisoner was an enigmatic, Avengers-era drama starring Patrick McGoohan. Nothing quite like it has been seen on television since, and its cult following has mushroomed. With interviews from many of the original cast and an astonishing amount of inside information,this is a complete handbook to one of televisions most compelling series.

The Prisoner Handbook: An Unauthorized Companion

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Boxtree Ltd.

Updated and expanded edition Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicized dramas like Victim in the 60s, The Naked Civil Servant in the 70s, and the AIDS cinema of the 80s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay lifestyles. Gay films have undergone a major shift, from the fringe to the mainstream and 2005's Academy Awards were dubbed ''the Gay Oscars'' with gongs going to Brokeback Mountain, Capote and Transamerica. Producers began clamoring to back gay-themed movies, including I Love You Phillip Morris with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor, Gus Van Sant's Milk, starring Sean Penn, the feel-good British movie Pride and The Imitation Game with Benedict Cumberbatch. And recent additions such as Call Me By Your Name, Moonlight, Love, Simon, Carol and Rocketman have continued to receive widespread acclaim. Out at the Movies looks back, decade by decade, at the history of gay cinema, celebrating films which have defined the genre. Indie films, the avant-garde, sex on screen, bad guys, lesbian lovers, transgender films, camp comedies, musicals and gay rom-coms - all are featured here. As well as highlighting key movements and triumphs in gay cinema, the author includes information on gay filmmakers and actors, and their influence within the industry. Interspersed throughout are some of the most iconic scenes from gay cinema and the most memorable dialogue.

Out at the Movies: A History of Gay Cinema

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Kamera Books

Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicized dramas like Victim in the 1960s, The Naked Civil Servant in the 1970s, and the AIDS cinema of the 1980s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay lifestyles. Gay films have undergone a major shift from the fringe to the mainstream2005’s Academy Awards were dubbed "the gay Oscars" with statues going to Brokeback Mountain, Capote, and Transamerica. Producers began clamoring to back gay-themed movies and the most high profile of these is Gus Van Sant’s forthcoming Milk, starring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, the first prominent American political figure to be elected to office on an openly gay ticket back in the 1970s. The book also covers gay filmmakers and actors and their influence within the industry, the most iconic scenes from gay cinema, and the most memorable dialogue from key films.

Oldcastle Books

Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicized dramas like Victim in the 60s, The Naked Civil Servant in the 70s, and the AIDS cinema of the 80s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay lifestyles. Gay films have undergone a major shift, from the fringe to the mainstream and 2005’s Academy Awards were dubbed "the Gay Oscars" with awards going to Brokeback Mountain, Capote and Transamerica. The book discusses gay cinema since then, and includes information on gay filmmakers and actors and their influence within the industry. Interspersed throughout the book are some of the most iconic scenes from gay cinema and the most memorable dialogue from key films.

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The Prisoner Handbook

Brat Pack Confidential

A-Z of Cult Films and Film-Makers

Get Carter and Beyond: The Cinema of Mike Hodges

The Prisoner Handbook: An Unauthorized Companion

Out at the Movies: A History of Gay Cinema

Out at the Movies: A History of Gay Cinema

Out at the Movies: A History of Gay Cinema