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This catalogue archives a “13th printing of the 2015 edition” of Andy Weir’s science-fiction novel, The Martian (“Anonymous”, n.d., Publication: The Martian, https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?754641). The book follows Mark Watney, a botanist and…

Hamlet: A Play by William Shakespeare by Laurence Olivier, designed for Benjamin Pollock's Miniature Theatre in 1948 is a captivating exploration of literary and theatrical history. Benjamin Pollock's Miniature Theatre was like a magical place where…

In anticipation of the most awaited film of that decade, James Cameron’s Avatar, the book — “The Art of Avatar”, was released close to a month before the release of the movie. The book serves as an immersive experience into the development of this…

"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" by Quentin Tarantino (2021) invites readers into a world of cinema where the lines between literature and film are blurred. This 416-page mass-market paperback edition is not only a movie tie-in, but it also stands…

A gripping read is "127 Hours: between a Rock and a Hard Place," the startling account of Aron Ralston’s (2005) survival in the most unlikely of circumstances. When considering Ralston's experience and its aftermath, the artifact becomes more…

The book West Side Story was released in 2003, over forty years after the release of the 1961 film (Wise, Robbins). It is a small, well-made artefact with thick paper and a slight tear on the back cover, reflective of its multiple owners, as…

The Celebration of the Gone with the Wind, was published by DRAGON'S WORLD LTD in 1989. The author, Adrian Turner, is a consultant to the National Film Theater and his reviews, interviews and features have appeared in The Guardian, The Times, The…

Jurassic Park (1993) is an official magazine about Jurassic Park (1993) movie memorabilia. The magazine includes actual stills from the movie, character introductions, and dinosaur science. It vividly describes the mystery of Jurassic Park through…

"Building a Dream: The Art of Disney Architecture" provides a thorough introduction to Disney theme parks, hotels and corporate office buildings. This project explores the design concepts behind these buildings and the stories that inspired them.…

The Idea of Nature in Disney Animation: "From Snow White to Wall-E" by David Whitley explores the depiction of nature. The author explores the evolution of Disney's natural world as a result of changing culture, society and environment. The book…