“All happy families are alike, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way,” noted L. N. Tolstoy in “Anna Karenina.” This book presents essays about one hu...

The birthday of cinema is considered to be December 28, 1895, when the first public showing of “moving pictures” filmed by the Lumière brothers took place on...

We can safely say that the 20th century was the century of directing. Theater and cinema developed under the influence of the director, that is, the organize...

“100 Great Dictators” is a new book in the popular series, opening up to readers a vibrant palette of events and portraits of outstanding figures in world hi...

The next book in the 100 Greats series tells about the most famous and successful diplomats of all times. The reader will see a bright portrait gallery of pr...

Conspiracy and coups have existed since humanity began to engage in politics. At all times, ambitious people have challenged the rightful owner of the throne...

You have in your hands a veritable encyclopedia of global fraud, a bizarre and action-packed chronicle of human greed. On the pages of the book you will see ...

The book includes biographies of the most outstanding actors of the world theater and cinema from ancient times to the present day. Among the heroes of the b...