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The Lord of the Rings - The Making of the Movie Trilogy
With complete access and exclusive behind-the-scenes images, Sibley's book may have a confusing order, a boasting 'here-I-am-on-set-and-you're-not' tone and a distinctive lack of comment from Peter Jackson and the cast, but is, nonetheless, rewarding stuff.

James Bond - The Legacy
A touch expensive it may be - although shop around, as the price can be heavily reduced - this is the authorative tome on Bond. Not only filled with amazing images, but with some quality text, reading it makes you want to watch all of the Bond films afresh.

The Lord of the Rings - The Art of the Fellowship of the Ring
The Art of…is an authoritative and insightful book on the many developments taken on that long journey and is full of beautiful images, designs, and paintings that highlight perfectly the disparaging diversity of Middle-Earth.

New York in mind - a round-up of the best books on the market
As the anniversary of September 11 approaches, Indielondon takes a look at some of the books available commemorating the terrorist attrocities that have changed the world we know; as well as some photographic tributes to the city before it was scarred by terrorism.

New York, September 11 by Magnum Photographers
The book contains many startling images from the day - of the attack itself and its aftermath, when a nation struggled to come to terms with what had happened and pulled together in great adversity.

Uncovering the man behind the Holy War: Osama bin Laden
PETER Bergen's knowledge of Osama bin Laden is really second to none and so it's not surprising that he has been in great demand over the last few months.

The Ice Master chills an indielondon critic
...the ordeal that these people had to get through was immense. To empathise with such an extreme story, brings a sense of dread over you...

A pictorial trip through the cinema of the Nineties
THE Nineties are rightly regarded by film buffs the world over as a time when Hollywood - and film-makers in general - finally got their acts back together after the dubious excesses of the Eighties.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin Companion guide
THE official companion to the film, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, is on a par with some of the best film guides for its attention to detail and colourful array of scenes from the movie.

Hothouse - celebrity photos, Rolling Stone style
CELEBRITY photography - when done well - can be truly evocative.

Icons of Film - a film buff's treat
THE sixth volume in Prestel's successful series focusing on the highlights of the 20th Century Icons of Film is an impressive and deeply informative look at some of the defining moments of cinema throughout the 20th Century.

Planet of the Apes: Re-imaged by Burton
THIS is a book that not only does justice to the movie, but also stands out as a fascinating and intelligent read in its own right.

Discover the Art of the Matrix
WHEN The Matrix arrived on movie screens during the summer of 1999, audiences and critics the world over marveled at the wonderfully conceived set pieces which set new standards in action.