Christmas Gift Guide: For Your Dad
'James Bond Encyclopedia' book
An explosive read exploring every aspect of the 007 story created in full collaboration with Eon Productions. From Bond’s history to his style and personal tastes, get up close and personal with the world’s most suave spy. A-Z sections bring you face to face with every aspect of his life. Meet the criminal masterminds, megalomaniac warmongers, and ruthless gangsters he’s defeated. Published by Dorling Kindersley, out now, priced £25.
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition DVD
Aliens are among us again when Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition is released to buy on Blu-ray and DVD from 3rd December 2007, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray release of popular science fiction classic, Close Encounters marks the acclaimed director Steven Spielberg’s high definition debut. Marking the first time ever that all three versions of Close Encounters of the Third Kind are available in one package, the 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition serves up a treat for fans of this classic film.
Read more in our DVD Preview.
'100 Greatest TV Themes Volume 2' album
An updated sequel to 100 Greatest TV Themes, this 4-CD set compilation features music fom the hottest shows currently on TV, including 24, CSI: LA, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, E.R., Lost, Rome, Scrubs and The Simpsons. Also featured are more classics from TV’s golden era - Blakes Seven, Captain Pugwash, Charlie Brown, Fawlty Towers, The Magic Roundabout and Van Der Valk. Out now, released by Silva Screen.
Alan Hansen Sports Challenge PS2 game
Brave Hansen’s dry wit as you put your sporting knowledge to the ultimate test in Alan Hansen’s Sports Challenge, out now to buy for Wii, PlayStation 2 and PC by Oxygen Games. Serious sport. Serious challenge. Serious fun!
Read more in our Gaming Preview.
'DIY Doctor: Know-how with Show-how' book
From fixing a leaky tap to mending burst pipes or patching plaster, find easy-to-follow techniques and tips for quick fixes, repairs and home improvements. Clear, straightforward instructions and photos show you exactly what to do, and advice on the correct tools and materials means you’ll always be prepared. Plus, the spiral bound format ensures you’ll keep your page, even with both hands occupied. Published by Dorling Kindersley, out now, priced £9.99.
2008 Architecture Grid Calendar
Published by teNeues, priced £9.99.
2008 Dali Pocket Deluxe Diary
Published by teNeues, priced £4.99.
R.E.M.: 'Live' album
Out now.
'Old Harry's Game: Series 6' CD
The fiendishly funny award-winning comedy, starring Andy Hamilton and Annette Crosbie, featuring all six episodes from the sixth series of BBC Radio 4’s Sony Award-winning comedy set in Hell. Published by BBC Audiobooks, out now.
Read more in our Preview.
Nick Drake: 'Fruit Tree' CD set
On November 19th 2007 Island Records will release a new version of the legendary “Fruit Tree” box set, which was originally released in 1979. The 2007 version of “Fruit Tree” is a four-disc box set featuring all three of Nick Drake's studio albums - Five Leaves Left (1969), Bryter Layter (1970), and Pink Moon (1972) plus a DVD of the 1986 documentary film “A Skin Too Few” by Dutch film-maker Jeroen Berkvens. The box set will also feature a 108 page book which features comprehensive lyric sheets, exclusive interviews, a song-by-song musical breakdown and the original sleevenotes.
See what position the album is in our Top 100 Albums Of 2007.
'Can Crocodiles Cry?' book
Relax and enjoy the most weird and wonderful truths that have intrigued readers of the Daily Mail for over 100 years. Can Crocodiles Cry? is a vast compilation of fascinating facts from the longest running Question and Answers feature in any paper. This is the most extensive and fascinating book of its kind. If you have ever wondered who tested the first parachute, why the Irish are considered lucky or what the best thing was before sliced bread, Can Crocodiles Cry? is here to put your mind at rest. Published 19th November 2007 by Hamlyn, priced £7.99.
'The World's Weirdest Sports' book
Bog snorkelling, dwyleflunking, goat grabbing, wife carrying. They might sound like the newest entries in a dictionary of euphemisms but they are in fact sports. Strange sports, yes. In fact let’s be honest, downright bizarre sports. But real sports nonetheless. And there’s dozens more where these came from, as you’ll discover in this witty and oddly compelling round-up of the world’s strangest events held in the glorious name of competition. Out now, published by Murdoch Books, priced £8.99.
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