A Captivating Tour Behind the Camera on Some of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Films Tales from the Pumpkin King’s Cameraman is a thrilling and entertaining memoir that relates the behind-the-scenes on some of the most renowned cult classic films ever produced including The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Star Wars. Author and long-time cinematographer, Pete Kozachik writes about his personal experience working as a cameraman alongside some of the most acclaimed directors and producers including Tim Burton and Henry Selick. Exclusive Look. With a career spanning nearly four decades as director of photography specializing in stop-motion and filming model trick recordings, Kozachik compellingly combines his extensive expertise with his funny and colloquial prose to enchant readers in this inside look into the film industry. With insightful and technical details juxtaposed with the author’s personal interludes about filmmaking, the memoir also includes a collection of rare photographs, both in front and behind the camera on sets including: • The Nightmare Before Christmas • Corpse Bride • James and the Giant Peach • Coraline • The Matrix Reloaded Lights, camera, action. Kozachik’s autobiography is filled with personal observations and unique anecdotes sure to inspire and educate. With great intimacy, Kozachik offers a divulging tour off camera for the very first time.

The Pumpkin King is a thought provoking illustrated fable born out of the belief that every good deed returns another. We learn 'the more you give, the more you get' is more than just a phrase, it is an important lesson that should last a lifetime. This story is sure to become a family favorite.

THE PUMPKIN KING AND OTHER TALES OF TERROR collects twenty of the best short stories of author R. David Fulcher's extensive catalog of published short stories, most of which are now impossible to find. Fulcher is a master storyteller who has spent years honing his craft, and fans of scary tales can now experience the results of his efforts for themselves. Includes: Eulogy to E.A. Poe Marienburg Castle The Pumpkin King Heavenly Strains A Matter of Taste My Days With Mahalia A Night Out With Mr. Bones Merry Are We of the Lake The Night Flyer Pumpkin Seed Spit A Night for Animals The Man Next Door Extra! Extra! The Flight Dummy For the Children The Watcher's Web Dreaming, The Copper City The Huntress The Faerie Lights The October Man Watch for Fulcher's companion collection, ASTEROID 6 AND OTHER TALES OF COSMIC HORROR, arriving in 2024.

A collection of portraits and pictures of Halrai being Halrai.

In the Story of The Great Pumpkin Man, you and your children will experience a new way to celebrate and experience Halloween. From wearing wonderful costumes to trick or treating there are ways to transform this otherwise unhealthy family holiday. In this fascinating holiday story, readers will meet the 9 yo narrator Kirk as he convinces his 3 yo sister Elena to give up the one thing she loves so dearly about Halloween, her candy. Kirk plays the voice of reason while the ever inquisitive Elena asks why she is not allowed to eat the sweets and there begins the strange and wondrous tale of the Great Pumpkin Man adventure. Children will experience this new Halloween adventure at the same time learning a very important lesson about health. Concocted with the right mix of holiday cheer, mystery, and imagination, this delightful picture book will charm both young and adult readers alike. The Story of The Great Pumpkin Man is a great book to read and re-read all year round.

All Hail to the Pumpkin King ! Halloween is the most important night in the Void, as The King comes in visit. 13 original illustrations along with a funny captation, all Halloween's Void series together for you to enjoy.

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure in the world of Spookley the Square Pumpkin! Join Spookley, the most unique pumpkin in the patch, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and discovers that sometimes being different can make all the difference in the world. Based on the beloved perennial fall-favorite movie, this enchanting book captures all the magic and excitement of the original film while adding a delightful twist of reading and imagination. Whether you're a longtime fan of Spookley or meeting him for the first time, this enchanting book is sure to become a treasured part of your Halloween traditions!

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more. In boyhood, Louis Zamperini was an incorrigible delinquent. As a teenager, he channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when World War II began, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to a doomed flight on a May afternoon in 1943. When his Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean, against all odds, Zamperini survived, adrift on a foundering life raft. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will. Appearing in paperback for the first time—with twenty arresting new photos and an extensive Q&A with the author—Unbroken is an unforgettable testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit, brought vividly to life by Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrand. Hailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by Time magazine • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for biography and the Indies Choice Adult Nonfiction Book of the Year award “Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.”—The Wall Street Journal “[A] one-in-a-billion story . . . designed to wrench from self-respecting critics all the blurby adjectives we normally try to avoid: It is amazing, unforgettable, gripping, harrowing, chilling, and inspiring.”—New York “Staggering . . . mesmerizing . . . Hillenbrand’s writing is so ferociously cinematic, the events she describes so incredible, you don’t dare take your eyes off the page.”—People “A meticulous, soaring and beautifully written account of an extraordinary life.”—The Washington Post “Ambitious and powerful . . . a startling narrative and an inspirational book.”—The New York Times Book Review “Magnificent . . . incredible . . . [Hillenbrand] has crafted another masterful blend of sports, history and overcoming terrific odds; this is biography taken to the nth degree, a chronicle of a remarkable life lived through extraordinary times.”—The Dallas Morning News “An astonishing testament to the superhuman power of tenacity.”—Entertainment Weekly “A tale of triumph and redemption . . . astonishingly detailed.”—O: The Oprah Magazine “[A] masterfully told true story . . . nothing less than a marvel.”—Washingtonian “[Hillenbrand tells this] story with cool elegance but at a thrilling sprinter’s pace.”—Time “Hillenbrand [is] one of our best writers of narrative history. You don’t have to be a sports fan or a war-history buff to devour this book—you just have to love great storytelling.”—Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

In an unorthodox approach, Georgetown University professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. Not only are pre-existing passions rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work, but a focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with organic farmers, venture capitalists, screenwriters, freelance computer programmers, and others who admitted to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they used and the pitfalls they avoided in developing their compelling careers. Cal reveals that matching your job to a pre-existing passion does not matter. Passion comes after you put in the hard work to become excellent at something valuable, not before. In other words, what you do for a living is much less important than how you do it. With a title taken from the comedian Steve Martin, who once said his advice for aspiring entertainers was to "be so good they can't ignore you," Cal Newport's clearly written manifesto is mandatory reading for anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation and eager to find a fresh new way to take control of their livelihood. He provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love, and will change the way you think about careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.

Discover the brooms of the Wizarding World in this gorgeous sequel to the best-selling Harry Potter: The Wand Collection. Every broom has a story of its own. In the Harry Potter films, wizarding broomsticks are magical artifacts that enable their riders to soar from one place to another. They can be used to dodge dragons, escape Death Eaters and other Dark forces, or take to the skies for an action-packed Quidditch match. Harry Potter: The Broom Collection is a visual guide to these magical artifacts, their makers, and their riders. Profiles of each broom feature stunning new illustrations of the original props, insights from cast and crew, and other filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. Also included are fascinating entries on Quidditch, illustrated with prop photography and concept art, with profiles on everything from the Golden Snitch to the Quidditch World Cup. This collectible volume is an ideal resource, both for veteran fans seeking to learn the history behind these beloved items and for a new generation just beginning their journey into the wizarding world.