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Directing Actors
- Written by: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
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In this essential guide to acting, internationally renowned directing coach Judith Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, and what directors do wrong....
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the new beginning for me as a director
- By Siva on 08-08-21
Written by: Judith Weston
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Conversations with Mani Ratnam
- Written by: Rangan Baradwaj
- Narrated by: Vikrant Kaul
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
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Mani Ratnam’s Nayakan is among Time’s "100 Best Movies Ever", and his Roja launched A.R. Rahman. For the first time ever, Mani Ratnam opens up here, to Baradwaj Rangan, in a series of freewheeling conversations - candid, witty, pensive, and sometimes combative....
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Loved the book, hated the narration
- By Divya Gupta on 05-02-23
Written by: Rangan Baradwaj
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The Nolan Variations
- The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan
- Written by: Tom Shone
- Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
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An in-depth look at, and written in collaboration with, the man considered to be the most profound, and commercially successful director at work today....
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Amazing!
- By Kindle Customer on 15-02-24
Written by: Tom Shone
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The Warner Brothers
- Written by: Chris Yogerst
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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This is the story of four brothers—Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack—whose vision for Hollywood helped shape the world of entertainment....
Written by: Chris Yogerst
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Walt Disney: An American Original (Commemorative Edition)
- Written by: Bob Thomas, Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti,
- Narrated by: Jason Culp, Xe Sands, Christopher Miller,
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
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The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can....
Written by: Bob Thomas,
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The Big Bang Theory
- The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series
- Written by: Jessica Radloff
- Narrated by: Jessica Radloff, Fleet Cooper, Abhay Ahluwalia,
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
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The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast....
Written by: Jessica Radloff
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Directing Actors
- Written by: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
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In this essential guide to acting, internationally renowned directing coach Judith Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, and what directors do wrong....
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the new beginning for me as a director
- By Siva on 08-08-21
Written by: Judith Weston
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Conversations with Mani Ratnam
- Written by: Rangan Baradwaj
- Narrated by: Vikrant Kaul
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Mani Ratnam’s Nayakan is among Time’s "100 Best Movies Ever", and his Roja launched A.R. Rahman. For the first time ever, Mani Ratnam opens up here, to Baradwaj Rangan, in a series of freewheeling conversations - candid, witty, pensive, and sometimes combative....
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Loved the book, hated the narration
- By Divya Gupta on 05-02-23
Written by: Rangan Baradwaj
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The Nolan Variations
- The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan
- Written by: Tom Shone
- Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
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An in-depth look at, and written in collaboration with, the man considered to be the most profound, and commercially successful director at work today....
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Amazing!
- By Kindle Customer on 15-02-24
Written by: Tom Shone
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The Warner Brothers
- Written by: Chris Yogerst
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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This is the story of four brothers—Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack—whose vision for Hollywood helped shape the world of entertainment....
Written by: Chris Yogerst
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Walt Disney: An American Original (Commemorative Edition)
- Written by: Bob Thomas, Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti,
- Narrated by: Jason Culp, Xe Sands, Christopher Miller,
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can....
Written by: Bob Thomas,
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The Big Bang Theory
- The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series
- Written by: Jessica Radloff
- Narrated by: Jessica Radloff, Fleet Cooper, Abhay Ahluwalia,
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
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The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast....
Written by: Jessica Radloff
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Rise of the Filmtrepreneur
- How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Profitable Business
- Written by: Alex Ferrari
- Narrated by: Alex Ferrari
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
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It’s harder today than ever before for independent filmmakers to make money with their films. From predatory film distributors ripping them off to huckster film aggregators who prey upon them, the odds are stacked against the indie filmmaker....
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Must listen if you are a Indie filmmaker! 100%
- By Manjunath on 06-04-21
Written by: Alex Ferrari
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Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle
- Erinnerungen
- Written by: Werner Herzog
- Narrated by: Werner Herzog
- Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins
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Ein immerzu hungriger Junge, mit der Mutter aus dem bombardierten München in ein bitterarmes Nest in den Alpen geflohen. Ein Jugendlicher mit...
Written by: Werner Herzog
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When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead
- Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man
- Written by: Jerry Weintraub, Rich Cohen, George Clooney - foreword
- Narrated by: Jerry Weintraub
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
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Here is the story of Jerry Weintraub: the self-made, Brooklyn-born, Bronx-raised impresario, Hollywood producer, legendary deal maker, and friend of politicians and stars....
Written by: Jerry Weintraub,
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The Godfather Notebook
- Written by: Francis Ford Coppola
- Narrated by: Francis Ford Coppola, Joe Mantegna
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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The never-before-published edition of Francis Ford Coppola's notes and annotations on The Godfather novel by Mario Puzo reveals the story behind one of the world's most iconic films....
Written by: Francis Ford Coppola
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This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories
- Turner Classic Movies
- Written by: Carla Valderrama
- Narrated by: Carla Valderrama
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
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From former screen legends who have faded into obscurity to new revelations about the biggest movie stars, Valderrama unearths the most fascinating little-known tales from the birth of Hollywood through its Golden Age....
Written by: Carla Valderrama
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Directed by James Burrows
- Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More
- Written by: James Burrows, Eddy Friedfeld
- Narrated by: James Burrows, Danny Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
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Legendary sitcom director James Burrows has spent five decades making America laugh. Here listeners will find never-revealed stories behind the casting of the dozens of great sitcoms he directed....
Written by: James Burrows,
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The Twelve Lives of Alfred Hitchcock
- An Anatomy of the Master of Suspense
- Written by: Edward White
- Narrated by: Qarie Marshall
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
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Author Edward White explores the Hitchcock phenomenon - what defines it, how it was invented, what it reveals about the man at its core, and how its legacy continues to shape our cultural world....
Written by: Edward White
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Producer to Producer
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing
- Written by: Maureen A. Ryan
- Narrated by: Susie Berneis
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
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This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film production for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the listener through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production process is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists are included....
Written by: Maureen A. Ryan
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Start to Finish
- Woody Allen and the Art of Moviemaking
- Written by: Eric Lax
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
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A cinephile's dream: the chance to follow legendary director Woody Allen throughout the creation of a film nd to enjoy his reflections on some of the finest artists in the history of cinema....
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A glance through The master's craft!
- By Prakash Dokras on 17-06-21
Written by: Eric Lax
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Modern Family
- The Untold Oral History of One of Television's Groundbreaking Sitcoms
- Written by: Marc Freeman
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Christopher Lloyd, Frankie Corzo,
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
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An oral history, with the full participation of cast and crew, of one of the most popular sitcoms in television history....
Written by: Marc Freeman
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How Not to Make a Short Film
- Secrets from a Sundance Programmer
- Written by: Roberta Marie Munroe
- Narrated by: Roberta Marie Munroe
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
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Roberta walks you through the minefield of mistakes that an aspiring filmmaker can make - so that you don't have to make them yourself....
Written by: Roberta Marie Munroe
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A Light in the Dark
- A History of Movie Directors
- Written by: David Thomson
- Narrated by: David Thomson
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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From the celebrated film critic and author of The Biographical Dictionary of Film - an essential work on the preeminent, indispensable movie directors and the ways in which their work has forged, and continues to forge, the landscape of modern film....
Written by: David Thomson
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The Grip of Film
- Written by: Richard Ayoade
- Narrated by: Richard Ayoade, Jesse Eisenberg, Jon Korkes
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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You SLUG the guy. You KISS the dame. You TOTAL the car. That's movies. And I love 'em....
Written by: Richard Ayoade
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Down and Dirty Pictures
- Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film
- Written by: Peter Biskind
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 23 hrs and 30 mins
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Candid, penetrating and controversial, Down and Dirty Pictures is a must-read for anyone interested in the film world....
Written by: Peter Biskind
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I'll Be in My Trailer
- The Creative Wars Between Directors and Actors
- Written by: John Badham, Craig Modderno
- Narrated by: John Badham
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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Director John Badham has a bookload of knowledge to pass along in this inspired and insightful must-listen for cinema fans as well as actors and directors at all levels of their craft....
Written by: John Badham,
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The Coen Brothers
- Written by: Adam Nayman
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
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From such cult hits as Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski to major critical darlings Fargo, No Country for Old Men, and Inside Llewyn Davis, Ethan and Joel Coen have cultivated a bleakly comical, instantly recognizable voice in modern American cinema....
Written by: Adam Nayman
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But What I Really Want to Do Is Direct
- Lessons from a Life Behind the Camera
- Written by: Ken Kwapis
- Narrated by: Chris Lutkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
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For more than three decades, director Ken Kwapis has charted a career full of exceptional movies and television. Using his background and inside knowledge, But What I Really Want to Do Is Direct tackles Hollywood myths through Ken’s highly entertaining experiences....
Written by: Ken Kwapis
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Howard Hawks
- The Grey Fox of Hollywood
- Written by: Todd McCarthy
- Narrated by: Ryan Horn
- Length: 30 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Sometime partner of the eccentric Howard Hughes, drinking buddy of William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway, an inveterate gambler and a notorious liar, Howard Hawks was the most modern of the great masters and one of the first directors to declare his independence from the major studios....
Written by: Todd McCarthy
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Directing Great Television
- Inside TV’s New Golden Age
- Written by: Dan Attias
- Narrated by: Dan Attias
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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Whether it’s the high-stakes pressure of solving a last-minute problem on set or the joy of pulling off a perfect shot, Attias brings you right into the director’s chair, sharing his knowledge and taking you through the process one challenging episode at a time....
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great insight from one of the best
- By sameer bundela on 05-08-22
Written by: Dan Attias
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True Indie
- Life and Death in Filmmaking
- Written by: Don Coscarelli
- Narrated by: Don Coscarelli
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
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From Don Coscarelli, the celebrated filmmaker behind many cherished cult classics comes a memoir that's both revealing autobiography and indie film crash course....
Written by: Don Coscarelli
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Becoming a YouTube Sensation Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle
- Beginner’s Guide to Starting a YouTube Channel and How to Be a YouTube Star
- Written by: Ryan Goodwin, Lucas Mann
- Narrated by: Steven Myles
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In the age of digital content, aspiring creators and vloggers dream of becoming the next YouTube sensation, but the path to stardom can be elusive. Discover the secrets, strategies, and insights you need to embark on your journey to YouTube stardom.
Written by: Ryan Goodwin,
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Producer
- A Memoir
- Written by: David L Wolper
- Narrated by: Mark A. Cross
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
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From one of the most successful and influential producers in the entertainment industry comes a fascinating memoir of life at the very hub of Hollywood....
Written by: David L Wolper
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20th Century-Fox
- Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio
- Written by: Scott Eyman
- Narrated by: Suehyla El-Attar
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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March 20, 2019 marked the end of an era - Disney took ownership of the movie empire that was Fox. For almost a century before that historic date, Twentieth Century-Fox was one of the preeminent producers of films, stars, and filmmakers....
Written by: Scott Eyman
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Robert Altman
- The Oral Biography
- Written by: Mitchell Zuckoff
- Narrated by: Robert Altman, Warren Beatty, Cher,
- Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
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Robert Altman - visionary director, hard-partying hedonist, eccentric family man, Hollywood legend - comes roaring to life in this rollicking cinematic biography....
Written by: Mitchell Zuckoff
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Best Seat in the House
- An Assistant Director Behind the Scenes of Feature Films
- Written by: David McGiffert
- Narrated by: David Mcgiffert
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
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Drawing from over three decades as an assistant director, McGiffert charts a revealing and informative journey through the making of many major films working with noted directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, Sydney Pollack, Milos Forman, Peter Weir, Steve Zaillian, Jon Avnet, and Terry Gilliam. This behind-the-scenes book is a must-listen for casual moviegoers and committed film lovers alike.
Written by: David McGiffert
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Wrapped in Plastic: Twin Peaks
- Written by: Andy Burns
- Narrated by: Marcus Zarco
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
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Damn good coffee, cherry pie, and the “big bang of auteur television”―why Twin Peaks deserves to be a pop culture classic In 1990, avant garde filmmaker David Lynch (Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Dune, Blue Velvet) and acclaimed television writer Mark Frost (Hill Street Blues) teamed up to create a television show that would redefine what the medium could achieve in a one-hour drama.
Written by: Andy Burns
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Becoming a YouTube Sensation Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle
- Beginner’s Guide to Starting a YouTube Channel and How to Be a YouTube Star
- Written by: Ryan Goodwin, Lucas Mann
- Narrated by: Steven Myles
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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In the age of digital content, aspiring creators and vloggers dream of becoming the next YouTube sensation, but the path to stardom can be elusive. Discover the secrets, strategies, and insights you need to embark on your journey to YouTube stardom with our "Becoming a YouTube Sensation Bundle." This exclusive bundle features two essential audiobooks that will guide you from a novice content creator to a true YouTube hero.
Written by: Ryan Goodwin,
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How to Be a YouTube Star
- From Aspiring Creator to YouTube Sensation. Learn Strategies on How Ignite Your Channel and Catapult to YouTube Stardom
- Written by: Lucas Mann
- Narrated by: Steven Myles
- Length: 36 mins
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Welcome to the captivating world of YouTube, where dreams are turned into reality and stars are born. If you aspire to be a YouTube sensation, look no further than "How to Be a YouTube Star: From Aspiring Creator to YouTube Sensation." This audiobook is your ultimate guide, providing you with the strategies and insights to ignite your channel and catapult yourself to YouTube stardom.
Written by: Lucas Mann
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Beginner’s Guide to Starting a YouTube Channel
- From Zero to YouTube Hero: Unleashing Your Potential as a New Content Creator
- Written by: Ryan Goodwin
- Narrated by: Steven Myles
- Length: 35 mins
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Discover the secrets of building a strong foundation for your channel as you dive into the fundamentals of content creation. From defining your niche to understanding your target audience, you'll learn how to stand out from the crowd and develop a unique brand that resonates with viewers. Unleash your creativity as you explore different video formats, storytelling techniques, and the art of engaging your audience.
Written by: Ryan Goodwin
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Howard Hawks
- The Grey Fox of Hollywood
- Written by: Todd McCarthy
- Narrated by: Ryan Horn
- Length: 30 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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The first major biography of one of Old Hollywood’s greatest directors. Sometime partner of the eccentric Howard Hughes, drinking buddy of William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway, an inveterate gambler and a notorious liar, Howard Hawks was the most modern of the great masters and one of the first directors to declare his independence from the major studios. He played Svengali to Lauren Bacall, Montgomery Clift, and others, but Hawks’s greatest creation may have been himself.
Written by: Todd McCarthy
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Best Seat in the House
- An Assistant Director Behind the Scenes of Feature Films
- Written by: David McGiffert
- Narrated by: David Mcgiffert
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
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Drawing from over three decades as an assistant director, McGiffert charts a revealing and informative journey through the making of many major films working with noted directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, Sydney Pollack, Milos Forman, Peter Weir, Steve Zaillian, Jon Avnet, and Terry Gilliam. This behind-the-scenes book is a must-listen for casual moviegoers and committed film lovers alike.
Written by: David McGiffert
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Wrapped in Plastic: Twin Peaks
- Written by: Andy Burns
- Narrated by: Marcus Zarco
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
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Damn good coffee, cherry pie, and the “big bang of auteur television”―why Twin Peaks deserves to be a pop culture classic In 1990, avant garde filmmaker David Lynch (Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Dune, Blue Velvet) and acclaimed television writer Mark Frost (Hill Street Blues) teamed up to create a television show that would redefine what the medium could achieve in a one-hour drama.
Written by: Andy Burns
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Becoming a YouTube Sensation Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle
- Beginner’s Guide to Starting a YouTube Channel and How to Be a YouTube Star
- Written by: Ryan Goodwin, Lucas Mann
- Narrated by: Steven Myles
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In the age of digital content, aspiring creators and vloggers dream of becoming the next YouTube sensation, but the path to stardom can be elusive. Discover the secrets, strategies, and insights you need to embark on your journey to YouTube stardom with our "Becoming a YouTube Sensation Bundle." This exclusive bundle features two essential audiobooks that will guide you from a novice content creator to a true YouTube hero.
Written by: Ryan Goodwin,
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How to Be a YouTube Star
- From Aspiring Creator to YouTube Sensation. Learn Strategies on How Ignite Your Channel and Catapult to YouTube Stardom
- Written by: Lucas Mann
- Narrated by: Steven Myles
- Length: 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to the captivating world of YouTube, where dreams are turned into reality and stars are born. If you aspire to be a YouTube sensation, look no further than "How to Be a YouTube Star: From Aspiring Creator to YouTube Sensation." This audiobook is your ultimate guide, providing you with the strategies and insights to ignite your channel and catapult yourself to YouTube stardom.
Written by: Lucas Mann
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Beginner’s Guide to Starting a YouTube Channel
- From Zero to YouTube Hero: Unleashing Your Potential as a New Content Creator
- Written by: Ryan Goodwin
- Narrated by: Steven Myles
- Length: 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the secrets of building a strong foundation for your channel as you dive into the fundamentals of content creation. From defining your niche to understanding your target audience, you'll learn how to stand out from the crowd and develop a unique brand that resonates with viewers. Unleash your creativity as you explore different video formats, storytelling techniques, and the art of engaging your audience.
Written by: Ryan Goodwin
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Howard Hawks
- The Grey Fox of Hollywood
- Written by: Todd McCarthy
- Narrated by: Ryan Horn
- Length: 30 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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The first major biography of one of Old Hollywood’s greatest directors. Sometime partner of the eccentric Howard Hughes, drinking buddy of William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway, an inveterate gambler and a notorious liar, Howard Hawks was the most modern of the great masters and one of the first directors to declare his independence from the major studios. He played Svengali to Lauren Bacall, Montgomery Clift, and others, but Hawks’s greatest creation may have been himself.
Written by: Todd McCarthy