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Here Comes Everybodyby Clay Shirky
Penguin Group Inc. 2009; US$ 12.99A revelatory examination of how the wildfirelike spread of new forms of social interaction enabled by technology is changing the way humans form groups and exist within them, with profound long-term economic and social effects-for good and for ill A handful of kite hobbyists scattered around the world find each other online and collaborate on the most radical improvement in kite design in decades. A midwestern professor of Middle Eastern history starts a blog after 9/11 that becomes essential reading for journalists covering the Iraq war. Activists use the Internet and e-mail to bring offensive comments made by Trent Lott and Don Imus to a wide public and hound them from their positions. A few people find that a world-class online encyclopedia... more...
The Zen of Social Media Marketingby Shama Hyder Kabani
BenBella Books, Inc. 2010; US$ 16.95Social media is a crucial tool for success in business today. People are already talking about your business using social media, whether youre using it or not. By becoming part of the conversation, you can start connecting directly to your customers, as well as finding new ones, easily and inexpensively spreading the word about your products or services. But social media marketing isnt like traditional marketing-and treating it that way only leads to frustration. Let Shama Hyder Kabani, president of Web marketing firm Marketing Zen and social media expert, teach you the zen of social media marketing: how to access all the benefits of social media marketing without the stress! With a foreword by New York Times bestselling... more...
Now Write! Screenwritingby Sherry Ellis; Laurie Lamson
Penguin Group US 2011; US$ 12.99An essential handbook featuring never-before-published writing exercises from the acclaimed screenwriters of Raging Bull, Ali, Terminator 2, Fame, Groundhog Day, Cape Fear, "Lost", "True Blood", "The Shield", and many other hit films and television shows. Now Write! Screenwriting -the latest addition to the Now Write! writing guide series-brings together the acclaimed screenwriters of films like the Oscar-winning Raging Bull, Oscar- nominated Ali, era-defining blockbuster Terminator 2, musical classic Fame, hit series "Lost" "True Blood" and "The Shield," Groundhog Day, Cape Fear, Chicken Run, Reversal of Fortune, Before Sunrise, Mystic Pizza, Indecent Proposal, and many more, to teach the art of the story. *Learn about why it... more...
Little Bunch of Madmenby Mort Rosenblum
de.Mo Design Limited 2010; US$ 12.00Interest groups, noble and not, prepackage faux-news from skewed points of view. Governments bypass pesky reporters to go straight to the public. Guesswork and lies stand unchecked and unchallenged. This is cheaper than sending reporters to where real news happens. But we cannot afford the inevitable cost of shutting our eyes to reality. This little book is for people who are not prepared to desert. It is a practical textbook for journalists on reporting beyond borders. And, more, it is a general guide for citizens who want to keep track of their world. more...
30 Minutes ... To Boost Your Communication Skillsby Elizabeth Tierney
Kogan Page 1997; US$ 3.95Do you ever get tongue-tied? Want to get your opinion across? Need to write an important business letter? Brush up your written and spoken communication in just 30 minutes with this handy pocket book. more...
Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Wordsby Bill Bryson
Broadway Books 2002; US$ 9.99One of the English language’s most skilled and beloved writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage. As usual Bill Bryson says it best: “English is a dazzlingly idiosyncratic tongue, full of quirks and irregularities that often seem willfully at odds with logic and common sense. This is a language where ‘cleave’ can mean to cut in half or to hold two halves together; where the simple word ‘set’ has 126 different meanings as a verb, 58 as a noun, and 10 as a participial adjective; where if you can run fast you are moving swiftly, but if you are stuck fast you are not moving at all; [and] where ‘colonel,’ ‘freight,’ ‘once,’ and ‘ache’ are strikingly... more...
The News Interviewby Steven Clayman; John Heritage; Paul Drew
Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 46.00This much-needed work examines the place of the news interview in Anglo-American society as well as its historical development. Through analyses of well-known interviews, the book explores the relationship between journalists and public figures, and reveals the tensions beneath the surface of the nightly news. more...
The Movie Businessby Kelly Crabb
Simon & Schuster 2005; US$ 18.99Making a movie may be part art and part science, but it's 100 percent business. In this comprehensive and accessible guide, Kelly Charles Crabb shares the information necessary to understand the legal and financial challenges involved in getting a film from story to the silver screen and beyond. Drawing on over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry, as both lawyer and producer, Crabb reveals his insider's knowledge on: Understanding copyright and intellectual property law Obtaining financial backing Selecting and hiring the key players Overseeing the filming Locking in the theatrical, home video, and TV distribution Understanding merchandise licensing and everything else you need to know to make... more...
The Insider's Guide to Film Financeby Philip Alberstat
Elsevier 2004; US$ 43.95Financing an independent feature film production is a highly complex process. This book demystifies the legal and commercial implications of a film from start to finish. It provides a detailed survey of each of the processes and players involved, and analyses of the legal and commercial issues faced by all of the participants in a film financing transaction. Packed with legal advice and straight forward explanations this is an essential reference for filmmakers worldwide. With contributions from leading professionals around the world, and an up-to-date international approach, this is an invaluable tool for producers, and others involved in the film industry. Includes: Case studies, Sample Recoupment Schedules, Alternative Financing Models,... more...