Books

Lakehurst Borough and Manchester Township

Lakehurst Borough and Manchester Township: Images of America (Arcadia 2020)

Written and compiled with Cedric Derecho. An extensive visual history of the historic town of Lakehurst, home of the Hindenburg disaster, as well as the surrounding communities of Manchester and Whiting. Part of Arcadia’s landmark Images of America series. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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The Films of Martin Scorsese

The Films of Martin Scorsese: Gangsters, Greed, and Guilt (Rowman & Littlefield 2020)

A comprehensive examination of the works of Martin Scorsese, one of the most important and influential directors in cinema history. From Taxi Driver to Raging Bull, GoodFellas and The Irishman, Scorsese has been America’s greatest director for decades. This book examines why. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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DissectingTheWalkingDead

Akira Kurosawa: A Viewer’s Guide (Rowman & Littlefield 2018)

A comprehensive examination of the works of Akira Kurosawa, one of the most important and influential directors in cinema history. You don’t need to be a student of Japanese cinema to love his work. If you enjoy Star Wars, Clint Eastwood westerns, and more, check this out. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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DissectingTheWalkingDead

Dissecting the Walking Dead (2015)

Slicing into the hottest show on television, Dissecting The Walking Dead cuts into the themes of the show, guts its characters, and exposes its strengths and flaws. A must for fans who like smarts but hate pretension. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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Celebrating Mad Men

 

Celebrating Mad Men (2015)

An in-depth look at Matthew Weiner’s groundbreaking show, exploring what made Don Draper, Peggy Olsen and others tick, how the show comments on our world then and now, and what made Mad Men so special in the first place. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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Stuff Every Groom Should Know

Stuff Every Groom Should Know (Quirk Books 2015)

From breaking the news to your friends to planning the ultimate bachelor party to melting cold feet, this pocket-sized manual is packed with tips to get smoothly from “yes!” to “I do.”. Published by Quirk Books in April 2015. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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Breaking Down Breaking Bad

Breaking Down Breaking Bad: Unpeeling the Layers of Television’s Greatest Drama (2013)

An in-depth look at this remarkable show, exploring what made Walter White tick, how Jesse became the moral compass of the show, and what made this show so special in the first place. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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Hitchcock's Villains

Hitchcock’s Villains: Murderers, Maniacs, and Mothers Issues (Scarecrow Press 2013)

The ultimate exploration of Alfred Hitchcock’s best villains, from Bruno Anthony to Norman Bates, by the authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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Lakehurst: Barrens, Blimps and Barons

Lakehurst: Barrens, Blimps & Barons (2011)

The true story of a Pine Barrens town that went from mining community to the center of a would-be railroad empire to the world’s capital of lighter-than-air vessels. Comprehensive and compelling. Available at Amazon and Lulu and other fine outlets. LEARN MOREPURCHASE THE BOOK, or find LAKEHURST ON FACEBOOK.

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Geek Wisdom

Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture (Quirk Books 2011)

A collaboration with four brilliant writers that tackles nerd culture in a way you’ve never seen before. Published by Quirk Books in August 2011. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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Stuff Every Husband Should Know

Stuff Every Husband Should Know (Quirk Books 2011)

Title says it all. If you’re a husband, a boyfriend, or only hoping to be, read this. Pocket guide to all that is awesome about being a man in a lasting relationship. Published by Quirk Books in April 2011. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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A Year of Hitchcock

A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense (Scarecrow Press 2009)

A definitive work on the films of Alfred Hitchcock. Co-authored with Jim McDevitt, published by Scarecrow Press, Inc. in May 2009. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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Pitched Vol 1

Pitched! Vol. 1: Nine Stories (2009)

A short story anthology in graphic novel format, featuring science fiction, fantasy, superhero, and more, available via a number of online retailers. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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Pitched Vol 2

Pitched! Vol. 2: Seven More Stories (2010)

A short story anthology in graphic novel format, featuring awesome artists and an array of genres, available via a number of online retailers. Second in a series. LEARN MORE or PURCHASE

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