During his lifetime Zevon never quite achieved the recognition he deserved, but he did build up a huge cult following and critical acclaim for his songwriting from some of the biggest names in the music industry. When he was diagnosed with cancer he asked his estranged wife Crystal Zevon to take notes for a ‘no-hold-barred’ oral biography and insight into the Los Angeles music scene at the top of it’s game. Revealing and unreservedly honest, the hardback earned much critical acclaim. This work features an introduction by Bruce Springsteen and afterword by Carl Hiassen.

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Now over twenty years old, the original edition of Nightmare Movies has retained its place as a true classic of cult film criticism. In this new edition, Kim Newman brings his seminal work completely up to date, both reassessing his earlier evaluations and adding a second part that analyses the last two decades of horror films with all the wit, intelligence and insight for which he is known. Since the publication of the first edition, horror has been on a gradual upswing and has gained a new and stronger hold over the film industry. Newman negotiates his way through a vast back catalogue of horror and charts the on-screen progress of our collective fears and bogeymen, from the low-budget slasher movies of the 1960s, through to the slick releases of the 2000s. Nightmare Movies is an invaluable companion that not only provides a newly updated history of the darker side of film but also acts as a truly entertaining guide with which to explore the less well-trodden paths of horror and rediscover the classics with a newly instructed eye.

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Every movie in this book is a gem that every discerning film buff should know about. Although a few might be familiar – “Barbarella”, “Un Chien Andalou”, “The Blues Brothers” – most will be unfamiliar, and all will boast a small but devoted fanbase. So, just what makes a cult movie? Typically, these movies are independently made on a small budget and were never expected by their creators to attract a broad audience: the eccentricity of the film making or story telling, the controversial stance taken, or the narrow appeal of the subject matter guaranteed that their appeal was limited. Some movies achieve cult status long after their release. Neither commercially nor critically successful at the time, these movies were too revolutionary, fashionable, or simply badly made to find an appreciative audience. Movies, such as “Harold and Maude” and “Plan 9 From Outer Space”, languished unnoticed until a small, devoted group from a later generation discovered them and declared them cool. A few movies, such as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, originally attracted cult status, even though they were made by a major studio, owing to their dark, controversial, or offbeat subject matter.As tastes changed and tolerance increased, these films went on to appeal to a much wider audience and to gain commercial success without ever losing their cult status. With insight from critics, film historians, and academics from around the world, “101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die” is a homage to a century filled with 50-foot women, alcohol-fueled binges, surreal imaginary friends, flying pink elephants, and improbably large arachnids.

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During his lifetime Zevon never quite achieved the recognition he deserved, but he did build up a huge cult following and critical acclaim for his songwriting from some of the biggest names in the music industry. When he was diagnosed with cancer he asked his estranged wife Crystal Zevon to take notes for a ‘no-hold-barred’ oral biography and insight into the Los Angeles music scene at the top of it’s game. Revealing and unreservedly honest, the hardback earned much critical acclaim. This work features an introduction by Bruce Springsteen and afterword by Carl Hiassen.

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During his lifetime Zevon never quite achieved the recognition he deserved, but he did build up a huge cult following and critical acclaim for his songwriting from some of the biggest names in the music industry. When he was diagnosed with cancer he asked his estranged wife Crystal Zevon to take notes for a ‘no-hold-barred’ oral biography and insight into the Los Angeles music scene at the top of it’s game. Revealing and unreservedly honest, the hardback earned much critical acclaim. This work features an introduction by Bruce Springsteen and afterword by Carl Hiassen.

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Double the fun with Chocolate making for two! ; Whilst the chocolatier gives a brief introduction on the history of chocolate you will sample such delights as chilli and orange dark chocolate and milk chocolate caramel sea salt truffles. Then its aprons on as you learn how to make chocolate fudge Dutch truffles and praline. You will also be able to pipe cut dip and decorate your delicious creations which you will then be able to take home in a beautiful ribbon tied box. Each person will be able to take home at least 25 chocolates. ; Agenda: On arrival you will be met by your Chocolatier who will introduce your workshop with a brief insight to the history of chocolate. Then there will be an opportunity to sample the home creations of the Chocolatier before you indulge your creative side and create your master pieces out of the finest Belgian chocolate. You will also learn how to dip and decorate your delicious masterpieces before taking them away with you in a beautiful ribbon tied box. ; Notes: On purchasing this experience you will be issued with a voucher valid for 10 months. ; Drinks will be provided throughout your experience. ; There will be a maximum of 14 participants on your course. ; Each participant will be able to take about 25 hand made chocolates home with them. ; Please note that the minimum age for this experience is 14 years old. ; Your experience will last between 2 – 3 hours in total.

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Miles: The Autobiography, like the man himself, holds nothing back. He talks about his battles against drugs and racism, and discusses the many women in his life. But above all, Miles talks about music and musicians, including the legends he has played with over the years: Bird, Dizzy, Monk, Trane, Mingus and many others. The man who has given us the most exciting music of recent times has now given us a fascinating and compelling insight into his extraordinary life. ‘An engrossing read …gives fascinating insights into the cult phenomenon’ Miles Copeland, Weekend Telegraph ‘Magnificently truthful, action packed, raw and bleeding’ Miles Kington, Independent ‘Passionate, opinionated, unfettered …What gives this book, and the man, their final weight and strength is that Davis’s driving, almost possessed pursuit of his art. The passion to create is all, and let the world go hang itself’ Herbert Kretzmer, Daily Mail

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Boasting beautiful gardens Swinton Park makes a wonderful venue for this experience. The two course lunch is hosted by Susan Cunliffe-Lister Country Life Gardener of the Year 2001 who gives an insight into her restoration programme of the parkland and walled garden the history of the design and her planting scheme. Next is a guided tour of the grounds featuring the daffodils in April the azaleas and rhododendrons in May and the Walled Garden produce and flowers for the rest of the summer.

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Boasting beautiful gardens Swinton Park makes a wonderful venue for this experience. The two course lunch is hosted by Susan Cunliffe-Lister Country Life Gardener of the Year 2001 who gives an insight into her restoration programme of the parkland and walled garden the history of the design and her planting scheme. Next is a guided tour of the grounds featuring the daffodils in April the azaleas and rhododendrons in May and the Walled Garden produce and flowers for the rest of the summer.

Price : £ 89.00

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Boasting beautiful gardens Swinton Park makes a wonderful venue for this experience. The two course lunch is hosted by Susan Cunliffe-Lister Country Life Gardener of the Year 2001 who gives an insight into her restoration programme of the parkland and walled garden the history of the design and her planting scheme. Next is a guided tour of the grounds featuring the daffodils in April the azaleas and rhododendrons in May and the Walled Garden produce and flowers for the rest of the summer.

Price : £ 89.00

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