Books & Mags
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The Movie Art of Syd Mead: Visual Futurist
As seen in:Designer: Syd Mead
An extensive collection of Mead’s visionary film work including ALIENS, Blade Runner, Star Trek The Motion Picture, and Elysium, compiling hundreds of images, sketches and concept arts from a career spanning almost 40 years, many of which have never been seen in print before.
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The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049
As seen in:Director: Denis Villeneuve
The Blade Runner 2049 journey is chronicled with captivating detail in this official visual guide presented in an oversized, luxe, full-colour format. The author documented the film’s production for two years, gaining unprecedented access to the creative process of bringing this epic to life.
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Scandinavian Country
Celebrating the variety and versatility of Scandinavian rural style, this inspirational book showcases an array of beautiful homes in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, reflecting the special relationship that Scandinavians have with nature
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Scandinavian Modern
In Scandinavian Modern, Magnus Englund and Christina Schmidt of design store Skandium trace the development of the Scandinavian style, introduce key designers and take a look at some of the most stylish homes in Scandinavia.
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Baz Luhrmann (World Directors)
Director: Baz Luhrmann
The first major book-length study of the work of Australian film-maker Baz Luhrmann, one of the most exciting and controversial personalities working in World Cinema today
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The Secret Lives of Colour
A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox written by Kassia St Clair, a Film and Furniture contributor.
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Breuer
As seen in:Designer: Marcel Breuer
The most comprehensive book on architect and designer Marcel Breuer (1902-1981)
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The Grand Budapest Hotel script
As seen in:Director: Wes Anderson
The film script of The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson himself, recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel.
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Designs on Film: A Century of Hollywood Art Direction
With hundreds of rare photographs, set sketches, and original renderings showcasing films of every era and genre, author Cathy Whitlock offers movie fans a backstage pass to 100 years of Hollywood’s most memorable film sets.
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FilmCraft: Production Design
Sixteen of the worlds greatest production designers share their insights, anecdotes, and technical achievements, through a series of exclusive interviews.
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Fifty Chairs that Changed the World
From the Design Museum: The top 50 chairs that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today.
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Mid-Century Modern Complete
This definitive survey of one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design offers a rich overview of all aspects of the subject.
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Scandinavian Design
A well designed pictorial collection of the essence of Scandinavian creativity from furniture, metalware, glass, textiles and ceramics as well as commercial products from companies like Hasselblad, IKEA, Lego, Saab.
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Eames: Beautiful Details
Designer: Charles and Ray Eames
A huge, weighty and beautiful book – a must for fans of Charles and Ray Eames furniture and design philosophy.
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On Kubrick
Director: Stanley Kubrick
This study offers provocative analysis of each of Stanley Kubrick’s films, with new information on their production histories and cultural contexts.
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Ultimate Film: The UK’s 100 Most Popular Films
The definitive list of the UK’s all-time top 100 films based on cinema admissions, offering an insight into our culture and attitudes.
Approx £28.99 Inc VAT if applicable / $35
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Brazil (BFI Film Classics)
As seen in:Director: Terry Gilliam
Paul McAuley traces Brazil’s production and critical reception, analyses its retro-futuristic imagery and inventive sequences, and unpicks the narrative’s intricate web of accident, coincidence and allusion.
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Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder
This BFI Compendium charts a course through the other worlds, future visions and altered states of sci-fi film and television.
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The Art of The Incredibles
As seen in:Directors: Brad Bird, John Lasseter
Pixar’s The Incredibles is wonderfully graphic, bringing an early-’60s retro look to the superhero genre. The Art of the Incredibles pulls together the fabulous and otherwise never-seen movie concept art with quotes from the creative team of artists, designers, and directors.
Approx £25.00 Inc VAT if applicable / $30
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The World of Charles and Ray Eames
Designer: Charles and Ray Eames
Charles and Ray Eames are among the most important designers of the 20th Century, and the story of the Eames Office is that of visual and material culture in the post-war, modern period.
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The Pedro Almodovar Archives
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
An in-depth exploration of this true artist’s complete œuvre. A must for Almodovar fans.