In a career that spanned eight decades Christopher Lee (1922-2015) appeared in more than 200 roles for film & television Though he is best known for his portrayal of Dracula in films of the 1950s '60s & '70s-as well as his appearances in the Lord of the Rings trilogy-Lee also appeared in many other films including The Three Musketeers The Man with the Golden Gun & Star Wars The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopedia encompasses all of the films in the distinguished actor's prolific career from his early roles in the 1940s to his work in some of the most successful film franchises of all time This reference highlights Lee's iconic roles in horror cinema as well as his non-horror films over the years including The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit trilogies The entries in this book feature Cast & crew information Synopsis Critical evaluation Newspaper & magazine reviews DVD availability Many of the entries also feature Sir Christopher's recollections about the production as well as the actor's insights about his directors & fellow costars Appendices in this volume include discussions of Lee's significant work on radio & television as well as film shorts screen tests films in which he is mentioned films from which he was cut & unrealized projects A film-by-film review of the actor's cinematic output The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopedia will appeal to this legend's many devoted fans ...

Covering Western costume from Ancient Egypt to contemporary haute couture this is a fully illustrated companion volume to John Peacock&s " Fashion Sourcebooks" The last 4000 years has seen an astonishing variety of ways in which the human form can be dressed from the relative simplicity of the ancient world through the Middle Ages & Renaissance to the changing conventions of the 18th & 19th centuries & the birth of modern dress The final section brings the story up to date showing the vibrant diversity of 20th-century fashion The range of meticulous colour drawings are based on extensive research Organized in chronological order they are accompanied by detailed descriptions of each figure including the individual items shown & the many types of fabric cut pattern & colour that have been used over the centuries The huge range of drawings reveals not only national characteristics but also social divisions young & old rich & poor countryfolk & town dwellers royalty & commoners & provide a detailed reference for students & professionals alike ...

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play First in the televised CS Lewis trilogy using live action & animation to recreate the magical world of Narnia It is a quiet sort of day in the English countryside when Peter Susan Edmund & Lucy stumble through the back of an old wardrobe into the enchanted land of Narnia & embark on an extraordinary adventure When the White Witch learns of their presence their lives are in danger but there is talk that Aslan is on the move ...

A stunning new hardback edition of this timeless classic This is the best loved of all the Chronicles of Narnia
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The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years & the magical events described in CS Lewis's immortal prose have left many a lasting memory for adults & children alike All seven Chronicles are bound together in this new paperback edition (rebranded with Harper Collins logo) The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years & the magical events described in CS Lewis's immortal prose have left many a lasting memory For here is a world where a witch decrees eternal winter; where there are more talking animals than people; & where battles are fought by Centaurs Giants & Fauns ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play It is a quiet sort of a day in the heart of the English countryside when Peter Susan Edmund & Lucy stumble through the back of an old wardrobe into the enchanted land of Narnia They embark on an extraordinary adventure discovering talking fauns friendly beavers giants & flying horses When the White Witch learns of their presence in Narnia their lives are in danger but there is talk that Aslan the Great Lion is on the move Originally broadcast in 1988 this adaptation of C S Lewis& powerful fantasy for all ages uses live action animation & special effects to recreate the most thrilling adventure of all Relive the excitement of this memorable production in this magical DVD The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe (Dir Marilyn Fox 1988) A production of CS Lewis& powerful fantasy for all ages using live action animation & special effects to recreate this most exciting & enchanting adventure in the magical world of Narnia; a land of dwarves nymphs & giants & also the land&s arch-enemy the White Witch Prince Caspian (Dir Alex Kirby 1989) Evil King Miraz & his Queen Prunaprisma are making plans to take over the kingdom Heir to the throne Prince Caspian is forced to flee to safety The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader (Dir Alex Kirby 1989) Edmund Lucy & Eustace travel to Narnia to help King Caspian find the seven missing Lords The Silver Chair (Dir Alex Kirby 1990) Eustace Scrubb & his bullied school friend Jill Pole find themselves on a perilous quest to find the lost Prince Rilian aided by their newfound reptilian companion Puddleglum (Tom Baker) Their travels lead them to the Giants of Garfang & underground to the land of the earthmen Here they must face the fearful Queen of the Deep Realm combat her magical powers & break the enchantment of the Silver Chair ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Edmund & Lucy return to Narnia with their spoilt cousin Eustace Scrubb King Caspian needs their help so they set sail aboard the Dawn Treader to the edge of the Eastern World Encountering sea serpents dragons & invisible enemies they strive to survive the quest & break the evil enchantment at the end of this momentous voyage These adaptations of two of C S Lewis& Chronicles of Narnia continue the story begun with The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe Presented here for the first time in their original episodic format this DVD will delight both young & old alike Wicked King Miraz plans to take over the whole kingdom of Narnia forcing the rightful heir Prince Caspian to flee ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play CS Lewis& timeless adventure The Chronicles of Narnia The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe follows the exploits of the four Pevensie siblings
- Lucy Edmund Susan & Peter Set in World War II England the children enter the world of Narnia through a magical wardrobe while playing a game of &hide-&-seek& in the rural country home of an elderly professor Once there the children discover a charming peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts dwarfs fauns centaurs & giants that has become a world cursed to eternal winter by the evil White Witch Jadis Under the guidance of a noble & mystical ruler the lion Aslan the children fight to overcome the White Witch&s powerful hold over Narnia in a spectacular climactic battle that will free Narnia from Jadis& icy spell forever Audio commentary from the filmmakers Audio commentary from the director & the kids! & Discover Narnia& fun facts Bloopers Actors Tilda Swinton Brian Cox Georgie Henley William Moseley Skandar Keynes Anna Popplewell Rupert Everett Dawn French James Mc Avoy Patrick Kake Elizabeth Hawthorne Jim Broadbent & Ray Winstone Director Andrew Adamson Certificate PGYear 2005 Screen Widescreen 2351 Anamorphic Languages English
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