Books Are Made of Trees

The old oak sways precariously. A grumpy badger has built his den in its roots. Surrounded by countless books, he spends his time reading and nothing can disturb his peace. But one day a caterpillar eats its way through

Partial Anthology of Destruction (of Books)

Official and underground material collide with each other as they strive to control the History of book destruction.

Restoration of Books, Florence, 1968

"The Restoration of Books" film made by Roger Hill for the Royal College of Art, London. The late Peter Waters was the script consultant and he is shown here making a leather binding, among other operations in the film.

Golden Books: Action Bible Songs

Want to learn about the heroes of the Bible? There's no better -- or more enjoyable -- way than with this collection of tunes featuring characters from the Good Book. Includes standbys and new classics such as "This Litt

Golden Books: Sunday School Songs

Young viewers with a hankering to master soulful tunes, or parents who want to teach their kids a melody or two, can tap into their musical side with this collection from Golden Books. Includes "When the Saints Go Marchi

1964: Brazil between weapons and books

We question the most unquestionable period in our history. The result was an international investigation with part of secret attempts, discovery of Soviet documents and a lot of investigation by the Brazilian media. It w

Library Stories: Books on the Backroads

Library Stories: Books on the Backroads is a film about New Mexico's rural libraries. It’s about villages and Pueblo communities, their histories and their people, where their libraries are, and what their libraries mean

How Did Books Leave the Forest

Witty lecture about the creation of a book. First, paper production was presented in an accessible and fun way, and then the work of the printing house was told.

The Ladybird Books Story: The Bugs That Got Britain Reading

A history of and tribute to the children's book publisher

To Books and Women I Sing

A woman was almost called Avioneta (Small Airplane) at birth. Another had a library in the back seat of her car. Yet another fractures her finger with the rebel shelves of her bookshop. Lectors read to cigar makers while

Comic Books: A World of Illustrated Adventure

One of the first documentary projects with which Jeff Krulik was involved at the start of his public access days. Shot on location at Geppi's Comic World in Silver Spring, MD during a Stan Lee signing, and a comic conven

Hair Tie, Egg, Homework Books

As a model student in her elementary school, 11-year-old Lin Yuqi is assigned to give a speech about her family at the Parent's Meeting tonight. But after Lin finds out that she shares the same secret with a mischievous

Alan Partridge on Open Books with Martin Bryce

Alan Partridge appears on Open Books with Martin Bryce to promote his new autobiography.

Ten Million Books: An Introduction to Farley Mowat

Farley Mowat has sold more books than any other Canadian writer – 10 million copies in 22 languages in 50 countries. In this short film, Mowat recalls some of his experiences that have found their way into his work.

School books and editions in Burkina

3-D Comic Books

Examples of 3D comics from the '50s and later.

The Books He Didn't Burn

Explores how Hitler’s personal library provides a look into his mind and how it significantly informed his worldview.

White Scripts and Black Supermen: Black Masculinities in Comic Books

Documentary looking at the introduction of the some of the first black superheroes.

Books Don't Bite

Juan arrives at a house and finds a mysterious book on the floor. After having a look, he decides to ignore it and start watching television.

The Love of Books: A Sarajevo Story

Documentary which tells the story of a group of men and women who risked their lives to rescue a library - and preserve a nation's history - in the midst of the Bosnian war. Amid bullets and bombs and under fire from she