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Box Set: Fast, Cheap and Under Control ... and ... Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Two Classic Fil

Two classic filmmaking books in one box set: 'Fast, Cheap and Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time' Learn the tricks and pitfalls of low-budget filmmaking from 33 successful independent films and the filmmakers who created them. Includes never before published interviews with low-budget mavericks such as Steven Soderbergh, Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Henry Jaglom, and many more. 'Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Top Screenwriters on Writing for Low-Budget Movies' Hollywood's top screenwriters look back at their early low-budget efforts and provide valuable tips, tricks, and advice on how to create a solid screenplay for a low-budget movie. Includes in-depth interviews with: Tom DiCillo (Living in Oblivion), Whit Stillman (Metropolitan), Richard Glatzer (Grief), Henry Jaglom (Venice/Venice), Dan Futterman (Capote), John McNaughton (Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), Coleman Hough (Bubble), Rebecca Miller (Personal Velocity), Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator), Joan Micklin Silver (Hester Street), Ali Selim (Sweet Land), Stephen Belber (Tape), Eric Bogosian (subUrbia), George Romero (Martin), Bob Clark (Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things), Roger Nygard (Suckers), Alex Cox (Repo Man), Amy Holden Jones (Love Letters), Kenneth Lonergan (You Can Count On Me), Dylan Kidd (Roger Dodger), LM Kit Carson (Paris, Texas), Kasi Lemmons (Eve's Bayou), and Miranda July (Me and You and Everyone We Know). 'We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap and Under Control.' — Roger Corman, Producer, New Horizons 'This terrific little book explains how to make every penny count on the often arduous journey from script to screen.' — John Carpenter, Director, Halloween, Starman, Escape from New York

John Gaspard (Author), Andy Moratnz, Ash Steel, Chris Clyne, Jim Cunningham, John Gaspard, Josh Wallace, Lauren Gobes, Margaret Mikkelson, Nathan Taber (Narrator)

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The Self-Working Trick (and other stories): An Eli Marks Short Mystery Collection

More Twisty, Tricky Tales and Mysteries to enjoy with Eli Marks It’s just one thing after another for magician Eli Marks: The bizarre death of a barista. Performing close-up magic at a funeral. A homicidal husband looking for ideas. An unexpected customer encounter. An impossible stabbing during a show. A Halloween murder. A life-changing magic lesson. A mystifying murder/suicide. A puzzling jewel heist and an even odder painting theft. And more! A dozen new Eli Marks short stories (ten never-before published). Which means you now have a dozen more reasons to spend some quality time with Eli Marks. Grab your copy and jump into Eli Marks’ world today!

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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The Magic Square

A Puzzling Clue to an Unconventional Murder... 'You will just LOVE these books!'-VANISH Magazine When an old family friend is arrested for murder at a magic convention, Uncle Harry urges Eli to step in and solve the bizarre homicide. Eli's attempt to sort through all the suspects is stymied after a second murder and then a third murder attempt-or was it merely an accident? Is someone trying to knock off the top mentalists in the country? And if they are, why do the clues keep pointing to Eli's friend? As the body count rises, Eli must race against the clock to trap this clever killer before becoming the final victim. Grab this fun and funny mystery today! ????? Praise for Eli Marks Mystery Series: 'If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks."-The Magic Word Podcast "This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle."-Rosebud Book Reviews "It's full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read."-Sweet Mystery Books "Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders...well written, fast-paced and exciting."-The Frugal Mennonite "This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!"_A Simple Taste for Reading "Hands-down the funniest thing I have read in a long time, expertly paced and hilariously detailed."-Seattle Book Mama ?????

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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Fast, Cheap & Written That Way: Top Screenwriters on Writing for Low-Budget Movies

It’s like taking a Master Class in screenwriting … all in one book! Discover the pitfalls of writing to fit a budget from screenwriters who have successfully navigated these waters already. Learn from their mistakes and improve your script with their expert advice. 'I wish I'd read this book before I made Re-Animator.'—Stuart Gordon, Director, Re-Animator, Castle Freak, From Beyond The book covers (among other topics): - Academy-Award Winner Dan Futterman (“Capote”) on writing real stories - Tom DiCillio (“Living In Oblivion”) on turning a short into a feature - Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”) on writing for a different time period - George Romero (“Martin”) on writing horror on a budget - Rebecca Miller (“Personal Velocity”) on adapting short stories - Stuart Gordon (“Re-Animator”) on adaptations - Academy-Award Nominee Whit Stillman (“Metropolitan”) on cheap ways to make it look expensive - Miranda July (“Me and You and Everyone We Know”) on making your writing spontaneous - Alex Cox (“Repo Man”) on scaling the script to meet a budget - Joan Micklin Silver (“Hester Street”) on writing history on a budget - Bob Clark (“Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things”) on mixing humor and horror - And more! This is the book for anyone who’s serious about writing a screenplay that can get produced!

John Gaspard (Author), Andy Morantz, Ash Steel, Chris Clyne, Jim Cunningham, Josh Wallace, Lauren Gobes, Margaret Mikkelsen, Nathan Taber, Nick Preston (Narrator)

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The Eli Marks Box Set: Vol. Two

'You will just LOVE these books.' - VANISH MagazineWhat a deal! Books four, five and six in the Eli Marks mystery series all in one volume. For one low price. The Linking RingsEli's trip to London with his uncle Harry quickly turns homicidal when the older magician finds himself accused of murder. A second slaying does little to take the spotlight off Harry. Instead it's clear someone is knocking off Harry's elderly peers in bizarrely effective ways. But who? 'I was in the exact right mood for a detective novel and enjoyed The Linking Rings." - Teller (of Penn & Teller) The Floating Light BulbWhen a magician is murdered in the midst of his act at the Mall of America, Eli Marks is asked to step in and take over the daily shows--while also keeping his eyes and ears open for clues about this bizarre homicide. If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks." - Scott Wells, The Magic Word Podcast The Zombie BallEli's asked to perform his magic act at a swanky charity gala, The Zombie Ball- a former zombie pub crawl which has grown into an annual high-class social event. What begins as a typical stage show for Eli turns deadly when two of the evening's sponsors are found murdered under truly unusual circumstances. "An intriguing cross between noir and cozy, with fascinating details about magic tricks and plenty of quirky characters. An easy, enjoyable read for mystery buffs seeking a bit of an escape from the usual crime fiction fare." - Library Journal "This is a hugely entertaining crime novel, packed full of comedy....Warm, funny and well-plotted-a book to brighten any grey day. Do read it!" - FictionFan's Book Reviews

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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Eli Marks Short Mystery Bundle, The: 'The Invisible Assistant' & 'The Last Customer': Two short-stor

Two Eli Marks Short Mysteries in One Bundle! 'You will just LOVE these books.” – VANISH Magazine ★★★★★ The Invisible Assistant There's no question it was murder. But who killed whom? What begins as a typical corporate event for magician Eli Marks turns into a twisted mystery when he is called to the site of a recent murder/suicide. Confronted by the details of the grisly crime scene, Eli must sort through the post-mortem clues - and the bickering of the officials as well as a poorly-timed allergy attack - to determine just who murdered whom. ★★★★★ The Last Customer The request was a first for Eli Marks: 'Can you help me make my tuba disappear?' Magician (and magic shop owner) Eli Marks is confronted with this odd demand just before he is about to close up shop for the day. Over the next few tense minutes, he finds a solution to that question which also, fortunately, puts him the positive side of what turns out to be a life-or-death situation. ★★★★★ PRAISE FOR THE ELI MARKS MYSTERY SERIES “This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.” – John Lehman, Rosebud Book Reviews “Gaspard's latest Eli Marks mystery has as many tricks up its sleeve as its likable magician-hero. As the body count rises, so does the reading pleasure.” – Dennis Palumbo, Author of the Daniel Rinaldi Mystery Series and Co-Writer of My Favorite Year “Readers, get ready for your mind to expand as Eli Marks returns and uses his powers of prestidigitation, intuition and deduction to solve another mystery. If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks.” – Scott Wells, The Magic Word Podcast

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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The Eli Marks Box Set: Vol. One

????? 'You will just LOVE these books.' - VANISH Magazine What a deal! The first three books in the Eli Marks mystery series all in one volume. For one low price. The Ambitious CardPsychics are being murdered and magician Eli Marks is the top suspect. His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim. The first book in a fun & funny mystery series. "The Ambitious Card is intelligently written and ... entirely engrossing." - Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine The Bullet CatchNewly-single magician Eli Marks reluctantly attends his high school reunion against his better judgment, only to become entangled in two deadly encounters with his former classmates. The first is the fatal mugging of an old crush's husband, followed by the suspicious deaths of the victim's business associates. "This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle." - John Lehman, Rosebud Book Reviews The Miser's DreamA casual glance out his apartment window turns Magician Eli Marks' life upside down. After spotting a dead body in the projection booth of the movie theater next door, Eli is pulled into the hunt for the killer. As he attempts to puzzle out a solution to this classic locked room mystery, he must deal with a crisis of a more personal nature: the appearance of a rival magician who threatens not only Eli's faith in himself as a performer, but his relationship with his girlfriend. "It's full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read." - Sweet Mystery Books

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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The Last Customer: An Eli Marks Short Mystery

The request was a first for Eli Marks: "Can you help me make my tuba disappear?"Magician (and magic shop owner) Eli Marks is confronted with this odd demand just before he is about to close up shop for the day. Over the next few tense minutes, he finds a solution to that question which also, fortunately, puts him the positive side of what turns out to be a life-or-death situation. ????? Praise for the Eli Marks Mystery Series "An intriguing cross between noir and cozy, with fascinating details about magic tricks and plenty of quirky characters. An easy, enjoyable read for mystery buffs seeking a bit of an escape from the usual crime fiction fare." - Library Journal "A finely-tuned, diabolical, sneaky, smart, stylish mix of magic and mayhem that plunges our hero Eli through a tangled web of danger and deceit that'll keep you guessing." - Steve Spill, Magician and Author of I Lie For Money "With twists and turns, flurries of romance, and a cast of characters that seem to be the unholy spawn of The Maltese Falcon and The Third Man, The Miser's Dream keeps the pages turning and the reader delighted from start to finish." - Jeffrey Hatcher, Screenwriter, Mr. Holmes "I loved this book. From beginning to end I was hooked. The story is fantastic and the cast leaves you wanting to know more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series." - Bookschellves "This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle." - Rosebud Book Reviews "Has as many tricks up its sleeve as its likeable magician-hero. As the body count rises, so does the reading pleasure." - Dennis Palumbo, Author of the Daniel Rinaldi Mystery Series

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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The Zombie Ball: An Eli Marks Mystery

Eli's asked to perform his magic act at a swanky charity gala, the Zombie Ball-a former zombie pub crawl which has grown into an annual high-class social event. What begins as a typical stage show for Eli turns deadly when two of the evening's sponsors are found murdered under truly unusual circumstances. Compounding this drama is the presence of Eli's ex-wife and her new husband, Homicide Detective Fred Hutton. Under pressure to solve the crime before the eight hundred guests depart, Eli and his detective nemesis go head-to-head to uncover the bizarre clues that will unravel this macabre mystery.

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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The Zombie Ball: An Eli Marks Mystery

Meet Eli Marks: Full-time magician, part-time crime-solver. His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim. Eli’s asked to perform his magic act at a swanky charity gala, The Zombie Ball– a former zombie pub crawl which has grown into an annual high-class social event. What begins as a typical stage show for Eli turns deadly when two of the evening’s sponsors are found murdered under truly unusual circumstances. Compounding this drama is the presence of Eli’s ex-wife and her new husband, Homicide Detective Fred Hutton. Under pressure to solve the crime before all the guests depart, Eli and his detective nemesis go head-to-head to uncover the bizarre clues that will unravel this macabre mystery. This book is the perfect way to get into the Eli Marks series -- grab it today! ★★★★★ Praise for the Eli Marks Mystery Series “I loved this book. From beginning to end I was hooked. The story is fantastic and the cast leaves you wanting to know more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.” – Bookschellves “This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.” – Rosebud Book Reviews “Has as many tricks up its sleeve as its likeable magician-hero. As the body count rises, so does the reading pleasure.” – Dennis Palumbo, Author of the Daniel Rinaldi Mystery Series “The author does a fantastic job juggling the separate plots and keeping readers’ minds thoroughly engaged…and the pure entertainment of the industry will leave all readers hoping that there will be a ‘number three’ very soon.” – Suspense Magazine

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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The Floating Light Bulb: An Eli Marks Mystery

Murder at the Mall of America When a magician is murdered in the midst of his act at the Mall of America, Eli Marks is asked to step in and take over the daily shows-while also keeping his eyes and ears open for clues about this bizarre homicide. As Eli combs the maze-like corridors beneath the Mall of America's massive amusement park looking for leads, he also struggles to learn and perform an entirely new magic act. Meanwhile, the longtime watering hole for Uncle Harry and his Mystics pals is closing, so in addition to the murder investigation and the new act, Eli must help the grumpy (and picky) seniors find a suitable new hangout.

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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The Floating Light Bulb: An Eli Marks Mystery

A magician disappears in the middle of his act. Was it magic? Or murder? 'If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks.” - The Magic Word Podcast ★★★★★ When a magician is murdered in the midst of his act at the Mall of America, Eli Marks is asked to step in and take over the daily shows—while working hard to not be the next victim in a series of bizarre homicides! Praise for Eli Marks Mystery Series: 'You will just LOVE these books.” - VANISH Magazine “This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.” - Rosebud Book Reviews “It’s full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read.” - Sweet Mystery Books “Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders…well written, fast-paced and exciting.” - The Frugal Mennonite “This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!” - A Simple Taste for Reading “Hands-down the funniest thing I have read in a long time, expertly paced and hilariously detailed.” - Seattle Book Mama ★★★★★

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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