Books on Cinema, Plays & Acting
Film, Theatre & Performance Books
Step behind the curtain and into the projection booth. Our Cinema, Plays & Acting collection celebrates storytelling in its most electric forms—on stage, on screen, and in the rehearsal room. From classic theatre texts and playwriting masters to film history, directing craft, screenwriting technique and actor memoirs, these books capture the artistry, drama and discipline that bring performances to life.
Whether you’re a collector, a film tragic, a theatre-maker, or simply someone who loves the magic of a well-told story, you’ll find titles here that are as inspiring to read as they are beautiful to own.
What you’ll find in our Cinema, Plays & Acting collection
Cinema history & iconic filmmaking
Explore the evolution of cinema—from early silent-era foundations to the studios, auteurs, movements and masterpieces that shaped modern film. Expect titles that cover classic films, landmark directors, genre histories, and the behind-the-scenes stories that rarely make it onto the screen.
Screenwriting, directing & production craft
For readers who love the “how it’s made” side of film: screenwriting guides, directing insights, cinematography and editing perspectives, and practical books that reveal how scripts become scenes—and scenes become unforgettable.
Plays, playwrights & theatre classics
A curated range of plays and theatre writing: canonical playwrights, modern classics, and important stage works that reward re-reading. Many editions are collected for their design, introductions, and enduring relevance to performance culture.
Acting, performance & rehearsal-room tools
From foundational acting techniques to character work, voice, movement, and audition craft—these books are ideal for performers and students, as well as readers fascinated by the discipline behind great acting.
Biographies, memoirs & backstage lives
Performers, directors, playwrights, producers—some stories are as dramatic offstage as they are on it. We often stock biographies and memoirs that capture the grit, glamour, and reality of creative life.
Rare, vintage & collectible editions
When available, we feature first editions, signed copies, and hard-to-find printings—especially titles with strong cultural significance, attractive dust-jackets, or enduring demand among collectors.
