The Third Man's Vienna
Author: Brigitte Timmermann
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9783950205015
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In Search of the Third Man
Author: Charles Drazin
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780879102944
DOWNLOAD EBOOK(Limelight). Half a century after its opening, The Third Man remains an unquestioned masterpiece of film artistry and, for many, the greatest British movie ever made. Whether it is Harry Lime's magical first appearance or the celebrated cuckoo clock speech or the climactic chase through the sewers beneath Vienna or the haunting theme music of Anton Karas, the film contains some of the most memorable moments in screen history. Drawing on both contemporary documents and accounts of the people involved, In Search of The Third Man explores the many myths that over the years have grown around this extraordinary film, and seeks to unravel the facts from the fiction. "...you'll want to read The Third Man...The story of the film's creation is as intriguing as the film itself" Leonard Maltin, Playboy
The Third Man
Author: Graham Greene
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2015-06-04
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 1473523915
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExperience the thrilling search for the Third Man as you follow Harry Lime through the gloomy and treacherous streets of Vienna, a city divided by war and corruption. This undisputed spy classic is now available for the first time with video and photography from the film that inspired the novel. In this innovative new format, readers can see the development of Greene’s masterful writing in the original script of the movie, with extra content showcasing the film’s distinctive soundtrack and Oscar-winning cinematography. See clips and photos of Orson Welles embodying one of his most iconic characters alongside the text at key points. The unparalleled film and archive materials add new layers to the characters and the mystery at the heart of the story. This is a special digital edition to celebrate Studio Canal's restored edition of the film. It includes: - An array of film clips and stills embedded in the text of the novel - A large selection of behind-the-scenes photos from the archive, including candid photos of Orson Welles and the cast on set - Scans of the original post-production script
It Came From Memphis
Author: Robert Gordon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2001-11
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 0743410459
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGordon's critically acclaimed and richly entertaining exploration of the birthplace of rock and roll is peopled with Delta bluesmen, manic deejays, matinee cowboys and Elvis.
Schubert's Vienna
Author: Raymond Erickson
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 1997-01-01
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780300070804
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Vienna in which Franz Schubert lived for the thirty-one years of his life was not just a city of music, dance, and coffeehouses - a centre of important achievements in the arts. It was also the capital of an empire that was constantly at war in the composer's youth and that became a police state during his maturity.
Lost at the Con
Author: Bryan Young
Publisher: Bryan Young
Published: 2011-05-18
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 0615489494
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLost at the Con tells the tale of a drunken political journalist and his dangerous assignment to a science fiction and fantasy convention. Though he'd rather be at home drinking his liver to death, his spiteful editor delivers an ultimatum: take the assignment or lose the steady paycheck. Since Cobb can't afford to turn down the job, he heads to Atlanta and dives head first into the realm of Griffin*Con, renowned the world over as the Mardis Gras of geek conventions. There, he finds all of the science fiction, fantasy, and cosplay he would expect, but he also finds something more sinister: a seedy underbelly of geeky debauchery, slash fiction, booze, sex, and drugs. Can he make it through this assignment without snapping and winding up on the front page himself? Or will the entire experience change him in ways he never imagined possible? It's been called "A masterful blend of fictional Gonzo journalism and geek culture that is sure to please audiences inside and outside the geek community."
The Third Man
Author: Peter Mandelson
Publisher: HarperPress
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9780007395309
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The Third Man and Other Stories
Author: Graham Greene
Publisher: Collector's Library
Published: 2017-07-25
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781509828050
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA broad selection of Graham Greene's masterful short stories, including Cold War classic novella, The Third Man. Rollo Martins, a failing novelist, is invited to Vienna by his best friend, Harry Lime. The city he arrives in is unrecognisable -- torn apart by the Second World War and shared between the occupying Allies. What's more, Harry is dead, and the circumstances look suspicious... Determined to uncover the truth, Martins must pick through the rubble of this broken city in search of answers.
The Prague Coup
Author: Jean-Luc Fromental
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2018-12-11
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 178586887X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor Graham Greene finds himself in the midst of an intricate plot to unseat the government of Czechoslovakia in an event that would be remembered as The Prague Coup. Winter 1948, the Czech capital is under occupation by the allied powers. Debriefed by London Films, Graham Greene works on the writing of his next feature film, assisted by the enigmatic Elizabeth Montagu. A seemingly peaceful mission enters into a revolution that history will remember as the "coup de Prague".
Muy Blog
Author: Stephen Herbert
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2014-02
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9781494844189
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere's more to Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) than a strange name and the fact that he shot dead his wife's lover. Best known for his sequence photographs of humans and animals in motion, the 'galloping horse photographer' has left a legacy of scientific and artistic work that continues to influence visual media today. A spinoff from the website The Compleat Muybridge, is Muy Blog on Wordpress, keeping Muybridge enthusiasts up to date with what's happening in the wide world of Muybridge and his images. This souvenir selection is from the first four years of news, research and comment. Read about the modern Profilograph bronze sculpture technique that morphs a galloping horse into a four-dimensional artwork, illustrating time as well as space. Follow the 1895 commotion about the hugely expensive folio Animal Locomotion: “not one in twenty thousand would undertand it...” Enjoy the evocative lyrics of “Good Evening, Major” – almost the last words that Flora Muybridge's lover would ever hear – from the engaging video by the band Accordions. Find out what connects Ronald Reagan, Muybridge, and Death Valley. Enjoy the zoöpraxographer's influence on the cartoonists of the late 19th century. Follow the author as he goes “In search of Helios”. Was Eadweard Muybridge really 'The Father of the Motion Picture'? Read about the exhibitions, the controversy, and The Smartest Kid on Earth. Catch up with Muy Blog in this handy printed form.
