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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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Cult Movies
There are good movies and there are bad movies and then there are cult movies.
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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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Sci-Fi Movies
A comprehensive companion to the 'final frontier' of film.
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InternetInternet
This multi-million-selling Internet book is still the ultimate handbook for novices and experts alike.
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FoodFood
Unravels the truth about the food chain, from intensive farming to reading a food label in the supermarket.
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SexSex

Honest insight to everything you know and don't know about sex.


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EarthEarth
Explore our dynamic planet, from origins and evolution to melting ice caps and climate change.
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Graphic NovelsGraphic Novels
All you need to know about 60 must-read graphic novels.
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BrainBrain
Provides an absorbing and accessible introduction to the science of the mind. Get to know your grey matter!
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