FilmCraft: Screenwriting by Tim Grierson (a J!-ENT Book Review)

Tim Grierson’s “FilmCraft: Screenwriting” is another fantastic book in the FilmCraft series!  Grierson interviews a few of the well-known screenwriters in the world today and also spotlighting some of well-known names from cinema past. Learn about the challenges that writers have faced when taking on Read More …

Pepita: Inoue meets Gaudi (a J!-ENT Book Review)

Takehiko Inoue’s “Pepita: Inoue meets Gaudi” is a fantastic book for anyone who appreciates Inoue’s work but also is passionate for Gaudi’s work as well.  Beautiful illustrations, detailed information with photos and just an overall entertaining book of one man’s passion of Antonio Gaudi’s work.  Read More …

FilmCraft: Producing by Geoffrey Mcnab and Sharon Swart (a J!-ENT Book Review)

“FilmCraft: Producing” is a fantastic book in the FilmCraft series that interviews some of the well-known producers in the world today and also spotlighting some of well-known names in cinema past.  I really do hope that Mcnab and Swart consider doing a part two because Read More …

Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous by Brian Smith (a J!-ENT Book Review)

A photography book that is inspirational, full of ideas and enjoyable to read.  “Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous” by Brian Smith is recommended!   TITLE: Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous BY:  Brian Smith Read More …

The Cult of LEGO by John Baichtal and Joe Meno (a J!-ENT LEGO Book Review)

BOOK: The Cult of LEGO AUTHOR: John Baichtal, Joe Meno Price: $39.95 Company: No Starch Press Availability: Available Now Hardcover: 304 pages From WIRED’s GeekDad blogger John Baichtal and BrickJournal founder Joe Meno comes a coffee tablebook showcasing the love of LEGO but also one Read More …

I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution: Revised with New Interviews by Rob Tannebaum and Craig Marks

“I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution” is hands down the best book on MTV and the music videos of the ’80s through the ’90s.  With input from everyone including the artist, the band members, directors, MTV execs, former MTV Read More …

Pro Bono by Seicho Matsumoto (a J!-ENT Book Review)

A shocking, well-written and overall, a wonderful crime novel.  A shocking story about difficult choices and revenge,  Seicho Matsumoto’s hit novel “Pro Bono” arrives to American shores and this novel is highly recommended!   TITLE: Pro Bono BY: Seicho Matsumoto (松本 清張) / Translated from Read More …