Film Books
Academy Museum Store Books
Film History, The Art of Film, Filmmaking, Biographies, Movie Screenplays and Artist Signed Books
Browse our vast selection of cinema books on the history of film, film making, screenplays from your favorite movies, as well as signed and limited edition books to add to your home library. Also take home a copy of the museum's gallery exhibition catalogues including Hayao Miyazaki, Spike Lee, Agnes Varda, and many more. Explore the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the premier destination for film enthusiasts and the largest U.S. museum dedicated to filmmaking.
Some Like It Hot (BFI Classic)
This volume from the BFI Film Classics series examines Billy Wilder’s celebrated comedy Some Like It Hot (1959). Author Steven Cohan explores the film’s production history, its innovative blend of screwball comedy and gender-bending humor, and the performances of Jack...
$17.95
Pride and Prejudice The Complete Novel, with Nineteen Letters from the Characters' Correspondence, Written and Folded by Hand
This deluxe edition of Pride and Prejudice brings Jane Austen’s beloved story to life through the letters exchanged between its iconic characters. Glassine pockets throughout the book contain removable replicas of 19 letters from the novel, including Lydia’s announcement of...
$42.50
Disney/Pixar Elio Little Golden Book
This Little Golden Book retelling of Disney and Pixar’s Elio brings the story to life for young readers. Featuring colorful illustrations and simple storytelling, it introduces children to the characters and adventures from the animated film. Perfect for bedtime reading...
$5.99
The Uncool: A Memoir
In The Uncool, filmmaker and journalist Cameron Crowe recounts his remarkable teenage years writing for Rolling Stone and touring with some of the biggest names in 1970s rock. From traveling with Led Zeppelin to interviewing legends like David Bowie, Joni...
$35.00
Jurassic Park Little Golden Book
In 1993 Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg introduced audiences everywhere to Jurassic Park, which instantly became a worldwide phenomenon that is still regarded as one of the greatest blockbuster films of all time. Now, the movie’s youngest fans and dinosaur enthusiasts...
$5.99
I Am Mulan: Little Golden Book
Meet Princess Mulan and her unforgettable friends Mushu, Cri-Kee, and more in this charming Little Golden Book inspired by the Disney classic Mulan. Featuring beautiful retro-style artwork, this story celebrates bravery, friendship, and self-discovery while introducing young readers to one of...
$5.99
The Goonies: Little Golden Book
Follow Mikey and the Goonies on a thrilling treasure hunt to save their beloved neighborhood in this playful retelling of the classic adventure film The Goonies. Illustrated in Funko POP! style, this Little Golden Book brings humor, heart, and excitement...
$5.99
Julie Andrews: A Little Golden Book Biography
Help young readers dream big with this Little Golden Book biography of Julie Andrews, celebrating her journey as a beloved actress, singer, and author. Through simple storytelling and charming illustrations, children are introduced to her life and legendary career in...
$5.99
Pieces of Us: The Making of Jordan Peele’s Modern Horror Classic
Following the success of Get Out, Jordan Peele’s Us became one of the most distinctive modern horror films, blending social commentary with striking imagery and suspense. Pieces of Us explores the film’s production design and visual storytelling through detailed analysis,...
$60.00
Tokusatsu A Guide to Kaijū, Sentai, and Japanese Special Effects from Their Origins to the Present Day
This illustrated guide explores the rich history and cultural impact of tokusatsu, Japan’s iconic special-effects filmmaking tradition. From legendary kaiju like Godzilla and Mothra to beloved heroes such as Ultraman and Super Sentai, the book highlights the genre’s groundbreaking visual...
$39.99
Unleashing Amores Perros
Unleashing Amores Perros explores the making of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Academy Award–nominated film through the voices of the many artists and technicians who helped bring it to life. Featuring seventy-seven testimonials from cast and crew—including actors, cinematographers, editors, designers, and...
$20.00
Rocky. The Complete Films
Celebrating fifty years of cinematic history, this richly illustrated volume explores the enduring legacy of Rocky Balboa, one of film’s most iconic heroes. Drawing from the Amazon MGM archives and the Academy Library, the book presents rare imagery and behind-the-scenes...
$100.00
The Greatest Star: Behind The Scenes Of Sunset Boulevard – The Official 75th Anniversary Collector's Edition Including The Original Shooting Script
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Hollywood classic Sunset Boulevard with this richly illustrated collector’s edition drawn from the Paramount archives. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes photographs, posters, and production materials woven alongside the film’s original shooting script, the book offers an...
$50.00
DISNEY ZOOTOPIA 2 LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must...
$5.99
Wuthering Heights (Movie Tie-in)
Wuthering Heights is a timeless gothic classic of passion, obsession, and revenge set on the wild Yorkshire moors. Through the eyes of a newcomer to the region, the novel unfolds the tragic love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw and the...
$18.00
The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide
Main ContentJenna Fischer’s Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, confident, and ready to work hard — so...
$17.95
An Actor Prepares
In this classic work on acting, Konstantin Stanislavski presents practical exercises designed to spark the imagination and deepen an actor’s understanding of truth on stage. Through clear guidance and thoughtful examples, readers learn how to develop authentic emotional responses and...
$44.99
STELLA ADLER: THE ART OF ACTING
Stella Adler was one of the 20th Century's greatest figures. She is arguably the most important teacher of acting in American history. Over her long career, both in New York and Hollywood, she offered her vast acting knowledge to generations...
$29.99
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SIGNED HOLLYWOOD PRIDE
Signed Copy: Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film (Turner Classic Movies) Hardcover – May 14, 2024 by Alonso Duralde (Author) For generations, members of the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood needed to be discreet about their...
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SIGNED DAUGHTER OF THE DRAGON
Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong's Rendezvous with American History by Yunte Huang (Author) – August 22, 2023 A trenchant reclamation of the Chinese American movie star, whose battles against cinematic exploitation and endemic racism are set against the currents...
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GODZILLA THE FIRST 70 YEARS
Godzilla: The First 70 Years: The Official Illustrated History of the Japanese Productions is epic celebration of Godzilla’s 70th anniversary, exploring every aspect of the creation, design, and evolution of King of the Monsters in Toho Studios' films and TV series from...
$75.00
PAINTING THE WORLDS OF STUDIO GHIBLI
The definitive collection of background art from all of Studio Ghibli’s theatrical releases. This book features more than 800 pieces of background art from 27 theatrical releases from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to the latest film The Boy and the...
$170.00
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN: THE COMPLETE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE
Few filmmakers have made such a seismic impact on Hollywood during the past two decades as Christopher Nolan. Whether mind-twisting crime thrillers or vast sci-fi epics, his films are consistently huge crowd pleasers, despite his bold and complex visions never being...
$28.00
DAVID LYNCH: SOMEONE IS IN MY HOUSE
New in paperback, this revelatory book features rarely seen multimedia works by the revered cult filmmaker David Lynch showing how he applies his powerful imagination and visual language across genres.David Lynch has always been in the spotlight as a filmmaker,...
$50.00
TARANTINO TOWN: HIS MOVIES AND THE WORKS THAT INSPIRED THEM
From the creators of The Museum of Wes Anderson comes Tarantino Town, where dusty streets pulse with ’70s soundtracks, diners dish out “Big Kahuna Burgers,” and every corner brims with the swagger of one of cinema’s most daring and original visionaries.This wildly creative...
$40.00
A CHRONOLOGY OF FILM: A CULTURAL TIMELINE FROM THE MAGIC LANTERN TO THE DIGITAL SCREEN
A fresh take on the history of film, using timelines to trace its development from the earliest moving images to now. A Chronology of Film presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history,...
$24.95
GOLDWYN: A BIOGRAPHY
The legacy of silver screen tycoon Samuel Goldwyn comes to vivid life in this acclaimed biography from the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of Wilson, Lindbergh, and Max Perkins: Editor of Genius.He was the premier dream-maker of his era—a fierce independent force...
$30.00
JAMES CAMERON: THE COMPLETE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE
Ground breaker. Game changer. The King of the World. Director James Cameron went from cult sci-fi rising star to box-office dominator at faster than light speed.As much a technical innovator as he is a visionary artist, Cameron has proven himself...
$28.00
WES ANDERSON: THE ARCHIVES
An exclusive look at one of the 21st century's most iconic and distinctive American filmmakers, replete with archival materials and contributions from beloved Hollywood voices An archive is always a time machine, but the archives of Wes Anderson take us...
$45.00
COLORS OF WES ANDERSON: THE FILMS IN PALETTES
Wes Anderson's use of color is one of his most distinguished cinematic devices and makes his work instantly recognisable. This book takes you on a visual journey through Anderson's filmography, exploring unparalleled use of color and unravelling the symbolism woven...
$24.99
ANORA SCREENPLAY
Celebrate an iconic film with this deluxe hardcover edition, created in honor of its enduring legacy. Featuring the complete screenplay alongside never-before-seen behind-the-scenes imagery, this collectible volume offers an intimate look at the making of an award-winning classic. Beautifully produced...
$35.00
MARTIN SCORSESE: THE ICONIC FILMMAKER AND HIS WORK
Discover the genius of Martin Scorsese – one of cinema’s greatest storytellers. For over 50 years, Martin Scorsese has been one of cinema’s most celebrated directors. From a Catholic kid in Manhattan to a legendary filmmaker, he’s shaped Hollywood with...
$38.00
ALFRED HITCHCOCK ALL THE FILMS: THE STORY BEHIND EVERY MOVIE, EPISODE, AND SHORT
Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and classic film that the "Master of Suspense" directed over the course of his illustrious, 60-year career, Alfred Hitchcock All the Films draws upon years of research to tell the behind the scenes stories...
$60.00
HORROR'S NEW WAVE:15 YEARS OF BLUMHOUSE
Celebrate legendary horror studio Blumhouse’s legacy with this lavishly illustrated visual compendiumthat takes you behind the scenes ofthe films that have reshaped the horror genre, from The Exorcist to the Paranormal Activity and Halloween franchises.With Blumhouse celebrating its 15th anniversary throughout 2025, Horror’s New Wave captures the company’s journey to become...
$40.00
THE ROM-COM ULTIMATE TRIVIA BOOK: TEST YOUR SUPERFAN STATUS AND RELIVE THE MOST ICONIC ROMANTIC COMEDY MOVIE MOMENTS
Put your rom-com expertise to the test with nearly 500 trivia questions, accompanied by entertaining illustrations capturing your favorite romantic comedy moments.Quiz yourself or compete with your friends! With challenging questions from over 180 of the greatest romantic comedies in...
$16.99
LAIR: RADICAL HOMES AND HIDEOUTS OF MOVIE VILLAINS
Both an architecture and movie fan’s dream (LA Times), this strikingly designed (Publishers Weekly) and handsome tome (The Hollywood Reporter) sets out to answer the question we haven't stopped asking: Why do bad guys live in good houses?Big-screen villains often...
$27.00
JURASSIC PARK: VHS- THE MAKING OF STEVEN SPIELBERG'S ICONIC FILM
Rewind back to 1994 with this specially designed boxed set that digs into the behind-the-scenes details of Steven Spielberg’s awe-inspiring film Jurassic Park.In 1993, director Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park brought Michael Crichton’s Isla Nublar and his dinosaur theme park to life. The film...
$24.99
RIDE: MOST ICONIC WHEELS OF THE SILVER SCREEN (FOR MOVIE & CAR LOVERS)
Buckle up for a wildly entertaining, richly informative, and visually stunning look under the hood of 34 of the most indelible cars and motorcycles ever captured on celluloid.Goldfinger’s Aston Martin DB5… Bullitt’s Mustang GT 390… Thelma & Louise’s ’66 Ford Thunderbird...
$65.00
LABYRINTH: VHS- THE MAKING OF JIM HENSON'S ICONIC FILM
Wander back in time to 1986, where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems, with this specially designed boxed set that explores the making of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth.Journey into the depths of the Goblin King’s labyrinth with this visually...
$24.99
WALT DISNEY'S CHILDREN'S CLASSICS 1937-1953
In Los Angeles during the 1940s and 1950s, Disney artists popularized illustration for children both on the big screen and in the pages of the Golden Books, a series of affordably priced children's books. These stories distilled the visual language...
$50.00
THE STAN LEE STORY
The mostly true tale of Stan Lee, the one and only Godfather of Comics. From his childhood in Depression-era New York, to transforming Marvel into the number one comics publisher in the world, to his 21st-century reinvention as Chief Creative...
$100.00
Vagabond: A Memoir by Tim Curry
This memoir celebrates the life and career of Tony Award–nominated actor Tim Curry, whose unforgettable performances have shaped film, television, and stage for more than five decades. From his breakout role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show to...
$32.00
The World Of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness In 100 Films With A Foreword By John Akomfrah
The World of Black Film is an entertaining, informed, and thought-provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe. Starting with the unfinished silent comedy Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueen’s World War...
$45.00
GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: MY NOTEBOOKS, COLLECTIONS, AND OTHER OBSESSIONS
The crucible of Guillermo del Toro’s unifying vision can be found in his fabled notebooks—illustrated diaries where he records his inspirations and which often lead directly to the distinctive entities, moments, and settings found in his creations. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet...
$60.00
FRANKENSTEIN: THE COMPLETE SCREENPLAY
Filled with vivid imagery and fascinating anecdotes, Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay includes the complete screenplay of this haunting reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, written and directed by visionary filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro.Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, delves deep into the...
$29.99
COMEDY NERD: A LIFELONG OBSESSION IN STORIES AND PICTURES
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An intimate, rollicking highly-visual memoir of a comedic genius that offers a rare glimpse into the creative life and inner workings of legendary director producer Judd Apatow through never-before-seen photos, letters and behind-the-scenes stories“Judd Apatow has put...
$50.00
CONTINUITY: LIFE BEYOND THE CREDITS
Continuity by Bonnie Clevering: Life Beyond the Credits Hardcover – September 16, 2025 by Bonnie Clevering (Author), Jason Clevering More than 50 years ago, newly minted hairstylist Bonnie Clevering and her husband left Florida in a blue Pontiac with one...
$24.99
REFLECTIONS ON CINEMATOGRAPHY BY SIR ROGER DEAKINS
Reflections: On Cinematography Hardcover – November 11, 2025 by Sir Roger Deakins (Author) From a two-time Academy Award winner widely regarded as the greatest cinematographer of all time—a one-of-a-kind visual memoir, telling his life's story by way of his iconic,...
$45.00
MOVING STILL: A CINEMATIC LIFE FRAME-BY-FRAME
A witty, insightful tribute to the art of moviemaking and the transformative power of photography This book is a personal portrait of filmmaking from American set decorator Lauri Gaffin. With four decades of experience on set, Gaffin intertwines stunning behind-the-scenes...
$55.00
PRISCILLA SCREENPLAY BOOK
The Priscilla Screenplay Book Hardcover – October 1, 2025 by Sofia Coppola (Author) The Priscilla Screenplay Book includes an essay by Vendela Vida and never-before-seen on-set photos by Sofia Coppola. You’re losing me to a life of my own. Book...
$60.00
