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.
CLASSIC HORROR MOVIES COLORING BOOK
Classic Horror Movies Coloring Book Paperback – July 22, 2025 by Ricardo Diseño (Author) Lifelong horror fan and the acclaimed artist behind the Classic Horror Oracle deck and Eerie Legends,Ricard Diseño delivers beautifully creepy, fun-to-color artwork that captures the spirit,...
$14.95
THE FASHION OF CLUELESS
The Fashion of Clueless Hardcover – October 28, 2025 by Mona May (Author), Monica Corcoran Harel As if! Revisit the iconic plaids, statement hats, and chic dresses from Clueless with this behind-the-scenes look at how costume designer Mona May created...
$39.99
DISNEY AND PIXAR TOY STORY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK LIBRARY
Disney and Pixar Toy Story Little Golden Book Library Hardcover – Picture Book, May 6, 2025 by Various (Author) Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story with five Little Golden Books collected in one boxed set! This...
$29.95
TOY STORY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK
Toy Story (Disney/Pixar Toy Story) (Little Golden Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 11, 2009 by Kristen L. Depken (Adapter), Ben Butcher (Illustrator) A Little Golden Book retelling of Disney•Pixar's Toy Story! Of all the toys in Andy’s room, Woody...
$5.99
ESSENTIALS OF SCREENWRITING: THE ART, CRAFT, AND BUSINESS OF FILM AND TELEVISION WRITING
Essentials of Screenwriting: The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing Paperback – June 29, 2010 by Richard Walter (Author). Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift...
$24.00
STORYBOARDING ESSENTIALS: SCAD CREATIVE ESSENTIALS (HOW TO TRANSLATE YOUR STORY TO THE SCREEN FOR FILM, TV, AND OTHER MEDIA)
Storyboarding Essentials: SCAD Creative Essentials (How to Translate Your Story to the Screen for Film, TV, and Other Media) Paperback – June 25, 2013 by David Harland Rousseau (Author), Benjamin Reid Phillips (Author) A comprehensive guide to visual storytelling from...
$25.99
MAKING MONSTERS: INSIDE STORIES FROM THE CREATORS OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST ICONIC CREATURES (HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS)
Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood's Most Iconic Creatures (Hollywood Monsters) Hardcover – September 16, 2025 by Howard Berger (Author), Marshall Julius (Author) Explore behind the scenes of the greatest monster movies ever made! What makes a great...
$49.95
AMERICAN PSYCHO: HOW TO MAKE A KILLING IN BUSINESS...AND LIFE: BY PATRICK BATEMAN
American Psycho: How to Make a Killing in Business...and Life: by Patrick Bateman Hardcover – April 29, 2025 by Patrick Bateman (Author), Robb Pearlman Inspired by the film American Psycho, a darkly humorous collection of tongue-in-cheek advice on how to...
$18.95
DAVID LYNCH: HIS WORK, HIS WORLD
David Lynch: His Work, His World Hardcover – September 9, 2025 by Tom Huddleston (Author) An in-depth, richly illustrated exploration of the work and life of cinema and TV’s greatest cult creator. Without David Lynch, our world would have been...
$45.00
THE ART AND MAKING OF MICKEY 17
The Art and Making of Mickey 17 Hardcover – March 25, 2025 by Simon Ward (Author) Dive deeper into Mickey 17’s sci-fi world with this incredible exploration of the masterful filmmaking that brought Bong Joon Ho’s latest masterpiece to the...
$65.00
SPIRITED AWAY FILM COMIC: ALL-IN-ONE EDITION
Spirited Away Film Comic: All-in-One Edition (Spirited Away Film Comics) Hardcover – February 25, 2025 by Hayao Miyazaki (Artist) Fantasy and adventure await in this book based on the winner of the 2002 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature! Chihiro’s...
$35.00
RICK BAKER METAMORPHOSIS
Rick Baker : Metamorphosis: Vol 1: 1950–1989, Vol 2: 1990–2019 Hardcover – October 22, 2019 by J. W. Rinzler (Author), Brandon Alinger (Editor), John Landis (Contributor), Peter Jackson (Contributor), Dick Smith (Contributor) This deluxe two-volume set explores seven-time Academy Award–winner...
$250.00
STAR WARS (BFI FILM CLASSICS)
Star Wars (BFI Film Classics) 2nd Edition by Will Brooker (Author) The release of Star Wars in 1977 marked the start of what would become a colossal global franchise. Star Wars remains the second highest-grossing film in the United States,...
$17.95
JAWS (BFI Film Classics)
Part of the BFI Film Classics series, Jaws (2nd Edition) by Antonia Quirke explores the film’s impact on cinema, from redefining the thriller to establishing the modern blockbuster. Author: Antonia Quirke Publisher: British Film Institute ISBN: 9781839023637 Hardcover OR Paperback:...
$17.95
PULP FICTION (BFI FILM CLASSICS)
Pulp Fiction (BFI Film Classics) 2nd Edition by Dana Polan (Author) Pulp Fiction was one of the films that defined American cinema of the 1990s, and remains one of the stand-out movies of its director Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino's style -...
$17.95
THE BOOK OF HORROR: THE ANATOMY OF FEAR IN FILM, UPDATED EDITION HARDCOVER
The Book of Horror: The Anatomy of Fear in Film, updated edition Hardcover – September 2, 2025 by Matt Glasby (Author), Barney Bodoano (Illustrator) The Book of Horror introduces the scariest movies ever made and examines what makes them so...
$30.00
$37.50
CLINT: THE MAN AND THE MOVIES―A COMPREHENSIVE BIOGRAPHY OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST ICONIC ACTOR-DIRECTOR
Clint: The Man and the Movies―A Comprehensive Biography of Hollywood's Most Iconic Actor-Director Hardcover – July 1, 2025 by Shawn Levy (Author) From the acclaimed film critic and New York Times bestselling biographer of Paul Newman, a revelatory portrait of...
$37.50
TITANIC: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK: 40 TIMELESS RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION
Titanic: The Official Cookbook: 40 Timeless Recipes for Every Occasion (Titanic Film Cookbook, Titanic Film Entertaining) Hardcover – October 3, 2023 by Veronica Hinke (Author), Weldon Owen (Editor) Celebrate the elegance and history of the classic film with food, cocktails,...
$27.99
FRANKENSTEIN: WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY GUILLERMO DEL TORO HARDCOVER
Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro Hardcover – October 21, 2025 by Sheila O'Malley (Author) Explore the enchanting artistry and visionary storytelling behind Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, where stunning visuals and insightful commentary reveal the creative...
$75.00
ROCKY HORROR SHOW: THE OFFICIAL COLORING BOOK
Rocky Horror Show: The Official Coloring Book Paperback – August 12, 2025 by Titan Books (Author) Revel in over 50 years of outrageous fun as you color your way through the first official Rocky Horror Show coloring book featuring over...
$14.99
PONYO PICTURE BOOK
Ponyo Picture Book Hardcover – Picture Book, August 4, 2009 by Hayao Miyazaki (Author, Creator, Artist) Relive the story of Ponyo and S suke in this full-color picture book! Ponyo is a sweet-faced goldfish from a magical realm under the...
$20.00
PONYO FILM COMIC ALL-IN-ONE EDITION
Ponyo Film Comic All-in-One Edition Hardcover – July 22, 2025 by Hayao Miyazaki (Creator) Relive the story of Ponyo and Sosuke in this full-color film comic! Ponyo is a sweet-faced goldfish from a magical realm under the sea. One day,...
$30.00
THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS (REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION)
These Fists Break Bricks (Revised and Expanded Edition): How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World Hardcover – July 8, 2025 by Grady Hendrix (Author), Chris Poggiali (Author), RZA (Foreword) From New York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix...
$40.00
THE MAKING OF QUENTIN TARANTINO'S ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
The Making of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Hardcover – November 11, 2025 by Jay Glennie (Author), Quentin Tarantino (Introduction) Legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino personally introduces the definitive and official examination of his entire oeuvre with the...
$75.00
FLIPBOOK KIT- ANIMATION ACTION
Flip Book Kit - Animation Action - Guide Book, Flip Stories & Stationary, Learn Animation Basics, Kids & Tweens Ages 8+ JUNIOR ANIMATION enthusiasts are in for a treat as they learn how to use flip books to create the...
$22.99
WALLACE & GROMIT- THE OFFICIAL COLOURING BOOK
Wallace & Gromit - The Official Colouring Book Paperback – Coloring Book, April 4, 2023 by Aardman Animations Ltd (Author) “Crack out the crayons, Gromit lad, and get coloring” with this inventive new coloring book. The official coloring book from...
$14.95
BONG JOON HO: DIRECTOR'S INSPIRATION
NEW ARRIVAL - NOW AVAILABLE! With unprecedented access to the filmmaker's archive and personal collection, Bong Joon Ho: Director's Inspiration features storyboards, notebooks, concept art, models, props, behind-the-scenes photography and more. The book includes a new interview with Bong by...
$39.95
JOHN WILLIAMS: A COMPOSER'S LIFE
John Williams: A Composer's Life Hardcover – September 2, 2025 by Tim Greiving (Author) The first biography of a great American composer of the cinema age. John Williams is one of the most important film composers of all time, having...
$39.99
ART STARS: LEGENDS OF PRODUCTION DESIGN
Art Stars: Legends of Production Design Paperback – December 6, 2023 by Tom Lisowski (Author) Art Stars–Legends of Production Design is a resource for aspiring filmmakers. Production designers, directors, and cinematographers will all gain filmmaking wisdom from these Oscar-winning legends...
$24.99
THAT'S A JOB? I LIKE THE PERFORMING ARTS… WHAT JOBS ARE THERE?
I Like the Performing Arts ... What Jobs Are There? (That's a Job?) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 1, 2022 by Steve Martin (Author), Roberto Blefari (Illustrator) Whether they love the spotlight or prefer to be busy behind the scenes,...
$15.99
THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF HENRY MANCINI: OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL
The Extraordinary Life of Henry Mancini: Official Graphic Novel by David Calcano , Christopher Lennertz, et al. | Sep 17, 2024 The Pink Panther theme, Moon River, and Peter Gunn…songs that defined a generation. Henry Mancini wrote some of the...
$29.99
CLUELESS: THE OFFICIAL COLORING BOOK
Clueless: The Official Coloring Book Paperback – May 6, 2025 by Jonas Pina (Illustrator) Color in more than 90 pages of your favorite Clueless quotes, characters, outfits, and scenes in this official coloring book based on the classic movie! Ugh,...
$15.99
CLUELESS: YOU'RE A TOTAL BETTY: A FILL-IN BOOK
Clueless: You're a Total Betty: A Fill-In Book Hardcover – April 1, 2025 by Running Press (Author) Let the Dionne to your Cher know just how much of a total Betty they are with this officially licensed fill-in-the-blank book inspired...
$12.00
$35.00
NOUVELLES FEMMES: MODERN WOMEN OF THE FRENCH NEW WAVE AND THEIR ENDURING CONTRIBUTION TO CINEMA
Nouvelles Femmes: Modern Women of the French New Wave and Their Enduring Contribution to Cinema Hardcover – June 3, 2025 by Ericka Knudson (Author) Celebrate the iconic female actors and filmmakers of the French New Wave with a compelling examination...
$35.00
ROCKY HORROR: A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE CULT CLASSIC
Rocky Horror: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Cult Classic Hardcover – September 30, 2025 by Mick Rock (Author), Tim Mohr (Author), Pati Rock (Afterword), Richard O'Brien (Foreword) From legendary rock photographer Mick Rock, a visual compendium of Rocky...
$50.00
ANNA KARENINA THE NOVEL
Anna Karenina (Penguin Clothbound Classics) Hardcover – September 30, 2014 by Leo Tolstoy (Author), Richard Pevear (Translator), Larissa Volokhonsky (Translator), John Bayley (Preface), Coralie Bickford-Smith (Cover Art) Tolstoy's epic novel of love, destiny and self-destruction, in a gorgeous new clothbound...
$30.00
STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Star Wars) (Little Golden Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, July 28, 2015 by Geof Smith (Author), Patrick Spaziante (Illustrator) The epic space saga, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, is finally retold in the...
$5.99
STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA: THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS GALAXY
Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy Hardcover – November 19, 2024 by Dan Brooks (Author), Megan Crouse (Author), Amy Richau (Author), Amy Ratcliffe (Author), Brandon Wainerdi (Author), Dan Zehr (Author), Kelly Knox (Author) Containing more...
$50.00
STAR WARS:THE ULTIMATE POP-UP GALAXY
Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy (Pop up books for Star Wars Fans) Hardcover – Pop up, October 22, 2019 by Matthew Reinhart (Author), Kevin Wilson (Illustrator) This glorious pop-up book is a fitting tribute to the entire Star Wars...
$85.00
The JAWS Book: New Perspectives on the Classic Summer Blockbuster
The JAWS Book: New Perspectives on the Classic Summer Blockbuster is a collection of critical essays exploring the film’s lasting impact on cinema, culture, and the evolution of the modern blockbuster. Author: Edited by I.Q. Hunter and Matthew Melia Publisher:...
$40.95
Steven Spielberg: A Little Golden Book Biography
Discover the story of legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg in this Little Golden Book biography. An inspiring introduction for young readers, it highlights the director behind iconic films like Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park. Author: Geof Smith Publisher: Golden Books ISBN:...
$5.99
JAWS: A Novel
Jaws: A Novel by Peter Benchley is the suspenseful story of a great white shark terrorizing the seaside town of Amity Island. This edition includes bonus archival material offering insight into the novel’s creation and its adaptation into the iconic...
$19.00
Robert Shaw: An Actor's Life on the Set of JAWS and Beyond
Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of JAWS and Beyond is an intimate portrait of the iconic actor behind Captain Quint. Written by his nephew, this biography explores Shaw’s life, career, and the legacy of JAWS. Author: Christopher...
$29.00
The Official JAWS Coloring Book
The Official JAWS Coloring Book features iconic scenes and characters from the classic film, with pages designed for creative fans of all ages. Author: Zackery Cuevas Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 9781546139171 Hardcover OR Paperback: Paperback Page Count: 96 pages Age...
$15.99
JAWS: Memories from Martha's Vineyard
JAWS: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard (Updated and Revised Edition) offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic film through the voices and photographs of local cast and crew. Expanded for the 50th anniversary, this edition features new...
$75.00
THE ART OF PONYO
The Art of Ponyo Hardcover – November 5, 2013 by Hayao Miyazaki (Author) An in-depth look at the hand-drawn anime hit! Ponyo, loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, is a hand-drawn feature-length film of breathtaking beauty and...
$35.00
I SHALL SING THESE SONGS BEAUTIFULLY
I Shall Sing These Songs Beautifully Hardcover – November 1, 2024 by Yorgos Lanthimos (Author) Yorgos Lanthimos’s filmography, lauded for its ambitious world-building and absurdist explorations of human relations, has established him as one of the most distinctive auteurs in...
$45.00
DICK SMITH: THE GODFATHER OF MAKEUP
Dick Smith: The Godfather of Makeup Hardcover – December 1, 2024 by Joe Nazzaro (Author), J.J. Abrams (Author), Guillermo del Toro (Author) Widely regarded as the ‘godfather’ of modern makeup effects, Dick Smith’s extensive career covers such cinematic classics as...
$115.00
THE ART OF DREAMWORKS THE WILD ROBOT (DELUXE EDITION)
The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot (Deluxe Edition) (The Art of DreamWorks Animation) Hardcover – September 24, 2024 by Jerry Schmitz (Author), Peter Brown (Preface), Chris Sanders (Introduction), Jeff Hermann (Afterword), Lupita Nyong'o (Foreword) This visually stunning deluxe edition...
$150.00
THE ART OF DREAMWORKS ANIMATION: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
The Art of DreamWorks Animation: Celebrating 30 Years Hardcover – September 10, 2024 by DreamWorks Animation (Author), Ramin Zahed (Author), Jerry Beck (Author), Cameron Diaz (Foreword) Celebrate 30 years of DreamWorks Animation’s visually rich worlds with this luxurious edition of...
$200.00
