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In next to no time at all, Rough Guides have gained a reputation for our cinema and television guides. And as with our travel guides, whether it’s Chick Flicks or Westerns , Film Musicals or Film Noir, we’ve got pretty eclectic tastes!


American Independent Film
Gives you the lowdown on maverick filmmaking in the US.
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Chick Flicks
A lively guide to the movies women love, from melodramas to biopics and more.
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Comedy Movies
Gives you the ultimate lowdown on laughter in the cinema.
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Film
From Altman to Zefferelli, directors and their film careers are put centre screen.
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Film Musicals
From Singin' In The Rain to West Side Story, go behind the scenes of this magical movie genre.
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Film Noir
Takes a fascinating look at the noir movies made in the Classical Hollywood era and beyond.
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Gangster Movies
Covers all aspects of the genre from James Cagney through Quentin Tarantino and John Woo.
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Sci-Fi Movies
A comprehensive companion to the 'final frontier' of film.
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Westerns
The ultimate companion to the genre that feeds our fascination with the Wild West
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Philip PullmanPhilip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Cut through the darkness and step into another universe with The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
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RunningRunning
This guide will propel you ahead of the pack with a power brew of reliable guidance and inspirational tips.
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Pregnancy and BirthPregnancy and Birth
Gives you the up-to-date lowdown on pregnancy, birth and coping when you first get home.
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Ethical LivingEthical Living
Addresses sweatshops, fair-trade, ethical investment, eco-tourism and much more.
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ShakespeareShakespeare
The ultimate companion to the life and work of the world’s greatest playwright.
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MangaManga

The ultimate guide to the flood of Japanese comics that have taken over Western bookshelves.


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