Ilex Press imprint: 112 books
The Art of Movie Storyboards
Visualising the Action of the World's Greatest Films
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
The unsung heroes of film, storyboard artists are the first to give vision to a screenplay, translating words on the page into shots for the screen.
Their work is a unique art form in itself. Many storyboards are beautiful in their own right, but ultimately the skill of the artist lies in their...
Fashion and Lifestyle Photography
Secrets of perfect fashion & lifestyle photography
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
Succeed in the commercial world and become a stand-out fashion & lifestyle photographer.
"If you are interested in pursuing fashion and lifestyle photography, this book, from this rising young star of the field, is a must." - Joe McNally
Only a few years ago, fashion photography...
The Power of YES
positive and practical advice to help you live life to the full
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2018
Discover the power of "yes" and all the amazing things it can do for you.
So often we are afraid of failure, of disappointment, of being vulnerable, that we settle for "no". The practical tips and inspirational advice within these pages will help you embrace positivity and...
Blogging for Creatives
How Deisgners, Astists, Crafters and Writers can Blog to Make Contacts, Win Business and Build Success
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2012
Blogging for Creatives teaches you everything you need to know about how to design and profit from a beautiful blog that people will want to return to again and again. Complete with hundreds of tips, tricks and motivational stories from artistic bloggers who have started from scratch, Blogging for...
Amber Jane Butchart's Fashion Miscellany
An Elegant Collection of Stories, Quotations, Tips & Trivia from the World of Style
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2014
Styles come and and go, but fashion has an enduring appeal, a rich history, and an everyday practical relevance for millions.
Launched to coincide with London Fashion Week 2014, this book offers a host of new perspectives on a classic subject. Professional fashion expert Amber Jane Butchart...
FilmCraft: Screenwriting
The inside track from the biggest names in the profession
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2013
Screenwriting looks at the foundation on which every great film is built - the script. Whether an original concept or an adaptation, the screenplay is the key to the success of a movie - good dialogue, story pacing and character development are the framework everything else hangs on. Featuring in-depth...
Hollywood Frame by Frame: Behind the Scenes: Cinema's Unseen Contact Sheets
Behind the Scenes: Cinema's Unseen Contact Sheets
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2014
This is your illustrated invitation to the moments when movie history was made. Photographers' contact sheets are the permanent record of every shot that they took - and through Hollywood's golden age, there was often a photographer on set, capturing the scene as actors and directors collaborated...
by Fionnuala Halligan
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2012
Production designers are artistic masters in their own right. They are responsible for the 'look' of a movie; joining productions at an early stage, they coordinate costume design, special effects, set design, make-up, and location scouting to ensure a unified visual appearance. In Production Design,...
Draw Dogs in 15 Minutes
Create a Pet Portrait With Only Pencil and Paper
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Drawing on his many years of teaching experience, Jake Spicer's Draw in 15 Minutes series is perfect for the complete beginner or amateur draughtsman wanting to take their drawing further. With the thoughtfully constructed and beautifully illustrated tutorials in this book, you'll progress from sketching...
The Photographer's Story
The Art of Visual Narrative
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2012
Having already taught you how to compose and interpret great photos, Michael Freeman now continues his best-selling series by exploring the most successful methods for presenting photography meaningfully and in an engaging format. This is the critical "next step" that separates adequate...
The Ad Makers
How the Best TV Commercials are Produced
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2013
The Ad-Makers looks at the cinematic form where commerce and creativity collide most dramatically: the TV commercial.
Featuring interviews from top professionals in the field, the book provides the kind of behind-the-scenes expertise that it usually takes a lifetime of professional practice...
by Justin Chang
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
The value of the editor's craft to a finished film cannot be underestimated, and it's no surprise that directors rely heavily on the same editor over and over again. Seventeen exclusive interviews with some of the world's top film editors, including Walter Murch, Virginia Katz, Joel Cox, Tim Squyres...
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction
Make mayhem from your stationery with 35 models to build yourself
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2017
We've come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies - foldback clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips and plastic utensils - the everyday junk drawer can hold all the materials needed to create pocket-sized...
The Citizen Journalist's Photography Handbook
Shooting the World As it Happens
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2014
With dramatic and exciting stories, Carlos Miller reveals the secrets behind successful citizen journalism.
Whether you're planning a publicity blitz for your cause, you're interested in the down-and-dirty practices of the police, or just want to be prepared for the moment you're the first...