101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 1

101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 1
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2014-01-29
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 178333536X

Did you know that the dog who played Toto in The Wizard of Oz earned more money for the film than any of the munchkins did? Or that Jack Nicholson was considered for the role of Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs? If you enjoy going to the movies, you will love this book which contains over one hundred amazing facts about your favourite flicks. Organised into sections such as cameos, money, props and more, this is the perfect addition for any film fan's bookshelf.

101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 3

101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 3
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2014-02-06
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1783335912

Did you know that Will Smith was the original choice to play Neo in The Matrix? Or that the New Zealand censors cut The Muppet Movie because in their eyes it featured scenes of gratuitous violence? If you enjoy going to the movies, you will love this book which contains over one hundred amazing facts about your favourite flicks. Organised into sections such as stunts, cast members, bad decisions and more, this is the perfect addition for any film fan's bookshelf.

101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 2

101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 2
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2014-01-30
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1783335394

Did you know that watching scary movies burns more calories than any other genre? Or that three quarters of the women James Bond has slept with have tried to kill him? If you enjoy going to the movies, you will love this book which contains over one hundred amazing facts about your favourite flicks. Organised into sections such as costumes, props, original endings and more, this is the perfect addition for any film fan's bookshelf.

101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 3

101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 3
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2014-02-06
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1783335920

Did you know that Will Smith was the original choice to play Neo in The Matrix? Or that the New Zealand censors cut The Muppet Movie because in their eyes it featured scenes of gratuitous violence? If you enjoy going to the movies, you will love this book which contains over one hundred amazing facts about your favourite flicks. Organised into sections such as stunts, cast members, bad decisions and more, this is the perfect addition for any film fan's bookshelf.

101 Amazing Facts

101 Amazing Facts
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2014-07-02
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1783338768

Did you know that Shakespeare wrote the world's first ever knock knock joke? How much of a ribbon worm's own body can it eat and still survive if it gets a little hungry? What unusual lost property has been handed in on the London Underground? And what surprising kind of song is the American national anthem based on? This absolutely fascinating book contains over one hundred facts covering various categories such as war, music, TV & film, ancient civilizations, royalty and many more. So whether you want to know which pirate ate a man’s beating heart, or what Lennon and McCartney’s unfinished play was called, then this is the book for you.

101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die

101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die
Author: Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher:
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2009
Genre: Science fiction films
ISBN: 9780733324956

Can you tell your Dagobah from your Delos and your Ming from your Morlock? Do you need help understanding 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY? From the classic low-budget Flash Gordon tales to the slick CGI-realised world of THE MATRIX, science-fiction films have long pushed the boundaries of the visually and dramatically fantastic. 101 SCI-FI MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is your perfect one-stop guide to them all. Science fiction allows every other movie genre to leap - quite literally - into another dimension. Take a classic police chase and set it on Mars. Create a haunted house story, then add the robots. Take the classic boy-meets-girl story, then make them mutants. Great sci-fi movies turn the known world onto its head, play with the laws of physics and all the while hold the viewer spellbound with a gripping vision of future worlds. With insight from critics, film historians, and academics, 101 SCI-FI MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE, applies knowledge and passion to a century of close encounters, distant planets, time travel, black holes, strange outfits, futuristic technology, inexplicable forces, fantastic spaceships, fluorescent drinks and subterranean societies. Strap yourself in: you′re set for a rocket ride to sci-fi heaven.

The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book

The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book
Author: Chuck Norris
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1414334494

For the first time, Norris gives readers not only his favorite "facts about himself, but also the stories behind the facts and the code by which he lives his life.

The Book of Life - 101 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know

The Book of Life - 101 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know
Author: G Whiz
Publisher: GWhizBooks.com
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-08-24
Genre:
ISBN: 1501479814

What are the amazing facts of The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness? Do you want to know the golden nuggets of facts readers love? If you've enjoyed the book, then this will be a must read delight for you! Collected for readers everywhere are 101 book facts about the book & author that are fun, down-to-earth, and amazingly true to keep you laughing and learning as you read through the book! Tips & Tricks to Enhance Reading Experience • Enter "G Whiz" after your favorite title to see if publication exists! ie) The Book of Life G Whiz • Enter "G Whiz 101" to search for entire catalogue! • Tell us what title you want next! • Combine your favorite titles to receive bundle coupons! • Submit a review and hop on the Wall of Contributors! “Get ready for fun, down-to-earth, and amazing facts that keep you laughing & learning!" - G Whiz DISCLAIMER: This work is a derivative work not to be confused with the original title. It is a collection of facts from reputable sources generally known to the public with source URLs for further reading and enjoyment. It is unofficial and unaffiliated with respective parties of the original title in any way. Due to the nature of research, no content shall be deemed authoritative nor used for citation purposes. Refined and tested for quality, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.

101 Amazing Facts about J.K. Rowling

101 Amazing Facts about J.K. Rowling
Author: Holger Weßling
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2019-11-18
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1789821835

We’ve all read - and loved - the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends in the Wizarding World. But what of the genius behind it all, J.K. Rowling? Was getting the first book published easy for her, or was it a long struggle? How did she come up with so many amazing ideas for the books? How did her own life influence the characters in the series, both good and bad? And what about her life away from magic and mystery? This fascinating book reveals over one hundred amazing facts about the author, numbered and organised into easy-to-read categories. Whether you simply enjoy a good biography, or are the world’s most dedicated Harry Potter fan, this is the perfect book for you!

The 101 Most Influential Coming-of-age Movies

The 101 Most Influential Coming-of-age Movies
Author: Ryan Uytdewilligen
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2016
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1628941944

A lifelong movie buff puts his knowledge and passion on paper to show you the best films of his favorite movie genre, Coming of Age. The author highlights some of the finest acting, the most poignant moments, and the funniest gags in movies about growing up, reflecting each decade of American culture since the beginning of film-making, while illustrating the ageless turbulence and confusion of adolescence.