Alexander Gordon Smith
The official, personal website of Alexander Gordon Smith, author of The INVENTORS, ESCAPE FROM FURNACE, The FURY and The DEVIL'S ENGINE
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The importance of scene transitions
The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson
Enrichment Opportunities 2025-26
Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence
GCSE Past papers and mark schemes
Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film
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Teacher of English - (Maternity cover - Possible TLR available)
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