In 1954, the comic book industry instituted the Comics Code, a set of self-regulatory guidelines that effectively banned genuine horror coimcs. Because the Code applied only to color comics, many artists and writers turned to black and white to circumvent the Code's confines. With the 1964 publication of Creepy #1 by Warren Publishing, black-and-white horror comics experienced a revival that continued into the early 21st century. This work offers a comprehensive history and retrospective of the black-and-white horror coimcs that flourished on the newsstands from 1964 to 2004. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 05/10/12
By Bissette, Stephen R.. Artist Na. Cover by Na. (NOTE: early solicit for December)
Prezzo di copertina: USD 55,00
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2012): 360
Data di uscita: 26/12/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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(W) Jeff Thompson Award-winning director Dan Curtis was known for helming epic war movies, but before that he darkened the small screen with the horror genre's most famous soap opera. Curtis directed the groundbreaking daytime television serial Dark Shadows from 1966 to 1971, then turned his lens to numerous made-for-TV horror movies. This book examines 16 horror films that Curtis produced, co-wrote, or directed, as well as the cultural impact of Dark Shadows and its various incarnations. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Jeff Thompson. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 60,00
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Pagina del Previews (JUN/2009): 312
Data di uscita: 26/08/09 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
(E) Joyce Goggin, Dan Hassler-Forest These essays investigate comic books and graphic novels, beginning with the early development of these media. The essays also place the work in a cultural context, addressing theory and terminology, adaptations of comic books, the superhero genre, and comic books and graphic novels that deal with history and nonfiction. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 05/10/10
By J Goggin; D Hassler-Forest. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2010): 329
Data di uscita: 24/11/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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This collection of 13 new essays employs ethnographic methods to investigate San Diego's Comic-Con International, the largest annual celebration of the popular arts in North America. Working from a common grounding in fan studies, these individual explorations examine a range of cultural practices at an event drawing crowds of nearly 125,000 each summer. Investigations range from the practices of fans costuming themselves to the talk of corporate marketers. The collection seeks to expand fan studies, exploring Comic-Con International more deeply than any publication before it. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/06/14
By Rgray Ii; B Kaklamanidou. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 35,00
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2014): 449
Data di uscita: 23/07/14
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by Michelle Nolan For the better part of three decades romance comics were an American institution. Nearly 6,000 romance comics were published between 1947 and 1977, and there was a time when one of every five comics sold in the U.S. was a romance comic. This first book devoted entirely to the rarely studied world of romance comics features information on several types of romance comics and their creators, plus the history, numbers, and publishing frequency of dozens of romance titles. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Michelle Nolan. Artist Various. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 56,19
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Pagina del Previews (DEC/2008): 352
Data di uscita: 25/02/09
by John Kenneth Muir It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a complete guide to over 50 years of superheroes on screen! This expanded and updated edition of the 2004 award-winning encyclopedia covers important developments in the popular genre, adds new shows such as Heroes and Zoom, includes the latest films featuring icons like Superman, Spiderman, and Batman, and covers even more types of superheroes. Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries, and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins, and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By John Kenneth Muir. Artist na. Cover by na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 75,75
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Pagina del Previews (DEC/2008): 351
Data di uscita: 25/02/09 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
A childhood comic book fan turned comic book retailer, the author soon discovered the prevalence of scams in the world of comics collecting. This book is his tutorial on how to collect wisely and reduce risks. Drawing on skills learned from 20 years with the San Diego Police Department and as a Comic-Con attendee since 1970, he covers in detail the history and culture of collecting comic books and describes the pitfalls, including common deceptions of grading, pricing, as well as theft, and mail and insurance fraud. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 08/03/19
By Newbold, Jamie.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2019): 337
Data di uscita: 24/04/19
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The comic books of the post-World War II era constitute complex cultural documents that create a dialogue between mainstream values and alternative beliefs that question or complicate the grand narratives of the era. Close analysis of individual titles, including EC comics, Superman, romance comics, and other, more obscure works, reveals the ways Cold War culture, from atomic anxieties and the nuclear family to communist hysteria and social inequalities, manifests itself in the comic books of the era. By illuminating the complexities of mid-century graphic novels, this study demonstrates that postwar popular culture was far from monolithic in its representation of American values and beliefs. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/06/12
By Rgray Ii; B Kaklamanidou. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 40,00
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2012): 355
Data di uscita: 25/07/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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(W) Don Macnaughton This bibliographic guide to the 'Buffyverse' - the fictional worlds of the acclaimed television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) and its spinoff Angel (1999-2004), as well as the original Buffy feature film of 1992 - is the largest and most inclusive work of its kind. The author organizes and describes both the original texts of the Buffyverse (episodes, DVDs, novels, comic books, games, and more) and the secondary materials created about the shows, including books, essays, articles, documentaries, dissertations, fan production and websites. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 09/09/11
By Don MacNaughtan. Artist Na. Cover by Na. (NOTE: Early solicitation)
Prezzo di copertina: USD 45,00
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2011): 357
Data di uscita: 30/11/11 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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This book explores the connections between comics and Gothic from four different angles: historical, formal, cultural and textual. It identifies structures, styles and themes drawn from literary gothic traditions and discusses their presence in British and American comics today, with particular attention to the DC Vertigo imprint. Part One offers an historical approach to British and American comics and Gothic, Part Two argues for an holistic model based around the symbols of the crypt, the spectre and the archive, and Part Three combines cultural and textual analysis, concluding with case studies of two of the most famous gothic archetypes in comics: the vampire and the zombie. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/06/14
By Rgray Ii; B Kaklamanidou. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 40,00
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2014): 449
Data di uscita: 23/07/14
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A significant expansion of the critically acclaimed first edition, this second edition carries the story of the Kanter family's series of comics-style adaptations of literary masterpieces from 1941 into the 21st century. Featuring additional material on the 70-year history of Classics Illustrated and the careers and contributions of its many artists, this Second Edition also features new chapters covering the recent Jack Lake and Papercutz revivals, the evolution of Classics collecting, and the unsung role of William Kanter in advancing his father Albert's worldwide enterprise. Also included are new interviews and correspondence with original CI staff members; detailed appendices to artist attributions, issue contents and, for the principal Classics Illustrated-related series, a chronological listing of each printing. Plus more than 300 illustrations - most new to this edition - including photos of artists and production staff, and a substantial number of original cover paintings and line drawings. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 02/12/11
By Jones, William. Artist Various. Cover by Various.
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Pagina del Previews (NOV/2011): 320
Data di uscita: 25/01/12
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(W) David Kalat This thoroughly updated and revised critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan's most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut. Reviled by critics but boasting a dedicated cult following, the films of the Godzilla franchise provide a unique window into the national identities of both Japan and the United States. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 07/12/10
By David Kalat. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 55,00
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Pagina del Previews (NOV/2010): 316
Data di uscita: 26/01/11 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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(E) Erin B. Waggoner Buffy the Vampire Slayer has become an enduring feature modern pop culture, spawning television spin-offs, rabid fans, and significant scholarly inquiry. Though there have been numerous books devoted to the work of Joss Whedon, this collection of fifteen essays is the first to focus specifically on the sexual rhetoric found in his oeuvre, which includes Angel, Firefly/Serenity, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, as well as Buffy. Together these essays constitute a much-needed addition to the expanding body of Whedon gender scholarship. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 07/12/10
By Erin Waggoner. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 35,00
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Pagina del Previews (NOV/2010): 317
Data di uscita: 26/01/11 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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This is a detailed examination, from creation to cancellation, of 58 science fiction television series produced between 1990 and 2004, from the popular The X-Files to the many worlds of Star Trek (from The Next Generation onward), as well as Andromeda, Babylon 5, Firefly, Quantum Leap, Stargate Atlantis and SG-1, among others. A chapter on each series includes essential production information; a history of the series; critical commentary; and amusing, often provocative interviews with more than 150 of the creators, actors, writers, and directors. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 04/05/12
By Garcia, Frank. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 25,00
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2012): 352
Data di uscita: 27/06/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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With actress Pam Grier's breakthrough in Coffy and Foxy Brown, women entered action, science fiction, war, westerns and martial arts films - genres that had previously been considered the domain of male protagonists. This ground-breaking cinema, however, was - and still is - viewed with ambivalence. This volume contains an in-depth critical analysis and study of the female hero in popular film from 1970 to 2006. The entrance of the female hero into films written by, produced by and made for men is viewed through the lens of feminism and post-feminism arguments. Analyzed works include films with actors Michelle Yeoh and Meiko Kaji, the Alien films, the Lara Croft franchise, Charlie's Angels, and television productions such as Xena: Warrior Princess and Alias. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 03/02/12
By Schubart, Rikke. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2012): 360
Data di uscita: 29/02/12
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by Michael A. Sheyahshe This work takes an in-depth look at the world of comic books through the eyes of a Native American reader and offers frank commentary on the medium's cultural representation of the Native American people. Chapters cover early representations of Native Americans in popular culture and newspaper comic strips, the Fenimore Cooper legacy, the 'white' Indian, the shaman, revisionist portrayals, and Native American comics from small publishers, among other topics. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Michael A. Sheyahshe. Artist na. Cover by na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 56,19
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Pagina del Previews (MAR/2008): 399
Data di uscita: 28/05/08 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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