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The Making of Doctor Who
- The Original 1970s Programme Guide
- By: Terrance Dicks, Malcolm Hulke
- Narrated by: Dan Starkey, Geoffrey Beevers, Jon Culshaw, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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It's the 1970s, and you're invited behind the scenes of Doctor Who. You'll go on location to witness the recording of two classic TV adventures (The Sea Devils and Robot) and spend time inside a vintage BBC television studio. You'll also learn how to write a script or make a monster, 1970s-style! Authors Terrance Dicks and Malcolm Hulke will guide you through the first ten years of Doctor Who history, detailing how it was created, the people who brought it into being, and the actors who portrayed the Doctor, his friends and their monstrous enemies.
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Frightfully delightful.
- By Matthew on 10-06-23
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The Making of Doctor Who
- The Original 1970s Programme Guide
- Narrated by: Dan Starkey, Geoffrey Beevers, Jon Culshaw, Katy Manning, Louise Jameson, Maureen O'Brien
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 01-06-23
- Language: English
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The Coen Brothers
- This Book Really Ties the Films Together
- By: Adam Nayman
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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A playfully critical journey through the Coen brothers' filmography From such cult hits as Raising Arizona (1987) and The Big Lebowski (1998) to major critical darlings Fargo (1996), No Country for Old Men (2007), and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), Ethan and Joel Coen have cultivated a bleakly...
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would that it were so blood simple
- By John O'Callaghan on 18-01-23
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The Coen Brothers
- This Book Really Ties the Films Together
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 11-09-18
- Language: English
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Cue the Sun!
- The Invention of Reality TV
- By: Emily Nussbaum
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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The rollicking saga of reality television, a “sweeping” (The Washington Post) cultural history of America’s most influential, most divisive artistic phenomenon, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning New Yorker writer—“a must-read for anyone interested in television or popular culture”...
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Cue the Sun!
- The Invention of Reality TV
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 25-06-24
- Language: English
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The Science of Star Wars
- The Scientific Facts Behind the Force, Space Travel, and More!
- By: Mark Brake, Jon Chase
- Narrated by: Joel Richards
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time. Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the Star Wars world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world?
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The Science of Star Wars
- The Scientific Facts Behind the Force, Space Travel, and More!
- Narrated by: Joel Richards
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 30-06-17
- Language: English
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Family Don't End with Blood
- Cast and Fans on How Supernatural Has Changed Lives
- By: Lynn S. Zubernis
- Narrated by: Graham Halstead, Gabra Zackman
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Supernatural, a three-time People's Choice Award winner and Tumblr's 2015 Most Reblogged "Live Action TV", has made a name for itself by supporting and encouraging its fans to "always keep fighting", and a memorable line from early in the show's run, "Family don't end with blood", became an inspiring mantra for many who found community in the fandom. In 25 powerful chapters written by Supernatural's actors and fans, Family Don't End with Blood: Cast and Fans On How Supernatural Has Changed Lives examines the far reach of the show's impact for more than a decade.
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love and support
- By Amazon Customer on 01-12-25
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Family Don't End with Blood
- Cast and Fans on How Supernatural Has Changed Lives
- Narrated by: Graham Halstead, Gabra Zackman
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 20-03-18
- Language: English
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The Golden Hour
- A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood
- By: Matthew Specktor
- Narrated by: Matthew Specktor
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A personal and cultural exploration of the struggles between art and business at the heart of modern Hollywood, through the eyes of the talent that shaped it Matthew Specktor grew up in the film...
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Poor sound editing affected my enjoyment
- By S M Onions on 11-10-25
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The Golden Hour
- A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood
- Narrated by: Matthew Specktor
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 22-04-25
- Language: English
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The Matrix
- By: Joshua Clover
- Narrated by: David Blair
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Bloomsbury presents The Matrix by Joshua Clover, read by David Blair. The Matrix (1999), directed by the Wachowski sisters and produced by Joel Silver, was a true end-of-the-millennium movie, a statement of the American zeitgeist, and, as the original film in a blockbusting franchise, a...
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The Matrix
- Narrated by: David Blair
- Series: BFI Film Classics
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 11-12-25
- Language: English
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Enter the Villa
- The (Unauthorized) Reality Behind Love Island
- By: Anna Peele
- Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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STEP INTO THE VILLA AND OUT OF YOUR READING RUT A fascinating, unauthorized exploration of the smash reality show Love Island, revealing the secrets, drama, and behind-the-scenes stories of TV’s most addictive show. Can we pull you for a chat? Because Anna Peele’s Enter the Villa could very...
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Enter the Villa
- The (Unauthorized) Reality Behind Love Island
- Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 19-05-26
- Language: English
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A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
- By: Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter
- Narrated by: Mike Hennessy
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.
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A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
- Narrated by: Mike Hennessy
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 05-08-25
- Language: English
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Pre-Code Essentials
- Must-See Cinema from Hollywood's Untamed Era, 1930-1934
- By: Kim Luperi, Danny Reid
- Narrated by: Candace Fitzgerald
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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From Turner Classic Movies and the creators of @precodedotcom, this is the essential film-by-film guide to must-see cinema from the pre-Code era—a wild and wonderful time in Hollywood history before strict enforcement of a censorship code that ruled moviemaking for decades. With unparalleled...
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Pre-Code Essentials
- Must-See Cinema from Hollywood's Untamed Era, 1930-1934
- Narrated by: Candace Fitzgerald
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 28-10-25
- Language: English
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Till Today
- By: Pia Wilson, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, Orion Pictures, and others
- Narrated by: April Ryan
- Original Recording
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The brutalized body of 14-year-old Emmett Till was published in Jet magazine at the insistence of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Mamie wanted the horrific photograph of her son’s lynched body to be displayed for the world to see, to expose America to its own barbaric acts of racial terror. As such, Emmett’s death and Mamie’s actions afterwards would ignite a crucial moment in the civil rights movement, changing the course of history forever.
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WOW…thought provoking
- By KW on 07-01-23
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Believe
- The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way into Our Hearts
- By: Jeremy Egner
- Narrated by: Christopher Grove
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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The definitive book on the TV show Ted Lasso, written by New York Times journalist and editor Jeremy Egner, celebrating the show’s improbable rise and cultural impact while never losing sight of the heart, friendship, and passion that have made it an enduring favorite for the ages When Ted...
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Believe
- The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way into Our Hearts
- Narrated by: Christopher Grove
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 12-11-24
- Language: English
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Seven Seasons of Buffy
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Discuss Their Favorite Television Show
- By: Glenn Yeffeth - editor, Drew Goddard, David Brin, and others
- Narrated by: Colby Elliott
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
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This collection of irreverent and surprising essays about the popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer includes pieces by leading science fiction and fantasy authors. Contributors include best-selling legend David Brin, critically acclaimed novelist Scott Westerfeld, cult-favorite vampire author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and award-winner Sarah Zettel.
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Seven Seasons of Buffy
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Discuss Their Favorite Television Show
- Narrated by: Colby Elliott
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 10-04-17
- Language: English
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Audience-ology
- How Moviegoers Shape the Films We Love
- By: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman
- Narrated by: Kevin Goetz
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the fascinating and secretive process of audience testing of Hollywood movies through these firsthand stories from famous filmmakers, studio heads, and stars. Audience-ology takes you to one of the most unknown places in Hollywood—a place where famous directors are reduced to tears...
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A MUST listen for any film buff!!!
- By mrs michelle j newland on 09-03-22
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Audience-ology
- How Moviegoers Shape the Films We Love
- Narrated by: Kevin Goetz
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 30-11-21
- Language: English
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Men, Women, and Chain Saws
- Gender in the Modern Horror Film
- By: Carol J. Clover
- Narrated by: Eva Wilhelm
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
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From its first publication in 1992, Men, Women, and Chain Saws has offered a groundbreaking perspective on the creativity and influence of horror cinema since the mid-1970s. Investigating the popularity of the low-budget tradition, Carol Clover looks in particular at slasher, occult, and rape-revenge films. Although such movies have been traditionally understood as offering only sadistic pleasures to their mostly male audiences, Clover demonstrates that they align spectators not with the male tormentor, but with the females tormented.
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A must for fans of horror
- By Chloe on 02-10-21
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Men, Women, and Chain Saws
- Gender in the Modern Horror Film
- Narrated by: Eva Wilhelm
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 22-06-21
- Language: English
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In Search of Tomorrow
- The Ultimate Look at '80s Sci-Fi
- By: Abbie Bernstein
- Narrated by: Ted Ell
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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The critically acclaimed In Search of Tomorrow documentary is a love letter to ’80s Sci-Fi cinema; a nostalgic exploration of the impact and relevance of one of the greatest decades of film – from The Empire Strikes Back and Blade Runner to The Road Warrior, RoboCop and Back to the Future – guided by the iconic artists who made them and those who were inspired by their futuristic visions.
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In Search of Tomorrow
- The Ultimate Look at '80s Sci-Fi
- Narrated by: Ted Ell
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 31-03-26
- Language: English
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Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho
- By: Stephen Rebello
- Narrated by: Richard Powers
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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Here is a gripping, behind-the-scenes look inside the classic suspense shocker Psycho - and the creative genius who revolutionized filmmaking. First released in 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it. Stephen Rebello brings to life the creation of one of Hollywood’s most iconic films, from the story of Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein, the real-life inspiration for the character of Norman Bates, to Hitchcock’s groundbreaking achievements in cinematography, sound, editing, and promotion.
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Tedious
- By Jacqui on 07-04-13
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Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho
- Narrated by: Richard Powers
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 01-12-12
- Language: English
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Camera Man
- Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century
- By: Dana Stevens
- Narrated by: Dana Stevens
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
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Named a Best Book of 2022 by The New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, and NPR In this genre-defying “new kind of history” (The New Yorker), the chief film critic of Slate places comedy legend and acclaimed filmmaker Buster Keaton’s unique creative genius in the context of his time. Born the same...
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Very interesting
- By Ms. S. S. Askew on 29-04-23
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Camera Man
- Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century
- Narrated by: Dana Stevens
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 25-01-22
- Language: English
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I Am Spartacus!
- Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist
- By: Kirk Douglas, George Clooney - foreword
- Narrated by: Michael Douglas
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
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One of the world's most iconic movie stars, Kirk Douglas has distinguished himself as a producer, philanthropist, and author of ten works of fiction and memoir. Now, more than fifty years after the release of his enduring epic Spartacus, Douglas reveals the riveting drama behind the making of the legendary gladiator film. Douglas began producing the movie in the midst of the politically charged era when Hollywood’s moguls refused to hire anyone accused of Communist sympathies.
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fascinating
- By A on 14-04-16
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I Am Spartacus!
- Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist
- Narrated by: Michael Douglas
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 12-06-12
- Language: English
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Turning to the Dark Side
- What Star Wars Teaches Us About How a Good Person Turns Bad
- By: Gregory Diehl
- Narrated by: Gregory V. Diehl
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
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What does it mean for someone to "turn to the dark side"? Discover a profound real-world interpretation of the Star Wars saga, exploring the seminal story of how a good person can lose themselves and what it takes to bring them back. Through a close analysis of Episodes I–VI, the parallel arcs of Anakin and Luke Skywalker reveal how someone who feels too deeply can either surrender to fear and unresolved anger or rise above them.
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Turning to the Dark Side
- What Star Wars Teaches Us About How a Good Person Turns Bad
- Narrated by: Gregory V. Diehl
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 04-05-26
- Language: English
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