Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 05/08/16
By Cotter, Robert Michael. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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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)
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Data di uscita: 26/12/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Doctor Who is very much a part of British popular culture, and the Doctor has become a British icon. Nevertheless, thanks to BBC America as well as the Doctor's recent visits to the U.S., the series is becoming more susceptible to an 'American influence.' Doctor Who and recent spinoffs Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures offer American audiences very different insights into the Whoniverse and have met with varying degrees of success. Plus, the radio dramas, audiobooks, comics, and novels give U.S. and U.K. audiences different understandings of the lead characters. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 04/01/13
By Porter, Lynette. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 13/02/13 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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The Kaiju (strange monster or strange beast) film genre has a number of themes that go well beyond the 'big monsters stomping on cities' motif. Since the seminal King Kong (1933) and the archetypal Godzilla (1954), kaiju has mined the subject matter of science run amok, militarism, capitalism, colonialism, consumerism and pollution. This critical examination of kaiju considers the entirety of the genre-the major franchises, along with less well known films like Kronos (1957), Monsters (2010), and Pacific Rim (2013). The author examines how kaiju has crossed cultures from its original folkloric inspirations in both the U.S. and Japan and how the genre continues to reflect national values to audiences. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/07/16
By Barr, Jason.
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Data di uscita: 03/08/16
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Alan Moore, the idiosyncratic and controversial writer, remains a benchmark for readers of comics and graphic novels. This collection investigates the political, social, cultural, and sexual ideologies that emerge from his seminal work, Lost Girls, and demonstrates how these ideologies relate to his larger body of work. Framed by Moore's insistence upon deconstructing the myth of the superhero, each essay attends to the form and content of Moore's comics under the rubric of his pervasive metaphor of the 'politics of sexuality/the sexing of politics.' (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/06/12
By Rgray Ii; B Kaklamanidou. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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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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(W) Jane Frank, Robert Weinberg This biographical dictionary documents 400 artists whose contributions to science fiction and fantasy literature helped define the 20th century as the 'Science Fiction Century.' In addition to providing biographical data on artists from Chris Achilleos to John Michael Zeleznik, each entry also includes a bibliographic listing of each artist's published work in the genre. The book also includes an extensive and informative historical overview of modern science fiction art. Appendices list the recipients of all major awards specific to science fiction and fantasy art, including the Hugo Awards and the World Fantasy Awards, among others. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Jane Frank. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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(E) Robert G. Weiner For more than 60 years, Captain America was one of Marvel Comics' flagship characters, representing truth, strength, liberty, and justice. This book discusses topics including the representation of Nazi Germany in comics from the 1940s to the 1960s; the creation of Captain America in light of the Jewish American experience; the relationship between Captain America and UK Marvel's Captain Britain; the groundbreaking partnership between Captain America and African-American superhero the Falcon; and the attempts made to kill the character before his 'real' death. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Robert G Weiner. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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(W) Paul Green From automatons to zombies, many fantastic elements have been cross-pollinated with the western genre. This A-to-Z encyclopedia of the Weird Western covers film, television, animation, dime novels, pulp fiction, comic books, novels, short stories and video and role-playing games. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Paul Green. Artist Na. Cover by Mike Hoffman.
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Data di uscita: 24/02/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Though best known for its horror films, Hammer produced a wide variety of movies in many genres. The British studio was famous for its exciting stories and expert action, all on very small budgets and short shooting schedules. From The Public Life of Henry the Ninth (1935) to The Lady Vanishes (1978), this is the definitive work on Hammer's 165 films. Complete filmographic data are provided for each film, including release dates in both the United Kingdom and the United States, running time, length, distributor, complete cast and production credits, and alternate titles. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/07/12
By Johnson, Tom. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 29/08/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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by Robert G. Weiner Offering an extensive, annotated guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics, this work provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication's title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel-related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel-related game books and unpublished Marvel titles. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Robert G. Weiner. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (OCT/2007): 358
Data di uscita: 25/02/09 (può ritardare di 90 giorni)
Rod Serling's anthology series The Twilight Zone is recognized as one of the greatest television shows of all time. This comprehensive reference work gives a complete history of the show, from its beginning in 1959 to its final 1964 season, with critical commentaries, incisive analyses, and the most complete listing of casts and credits ever published. Biographical profiles of writers and contributors are included, followed by detailed appendices, bibliography and index. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 04/05/12
By Presnell, Don. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 27/06/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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From automatons to zombies, many elements of fantasy and science fiction have been cross-pollinated with the Western movie genre. In its second edition, this encyclopedia of the Weird Western includes many new entries covering film, television, animation, novels, pulp fiction, short stories, comic books, graphic novels and video and role-playing games. Categories include Weird, Weird Menace, Science Fiction, Space, Steampunk, and Romance Westerns. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 05/08/16
By Green, Paul. Artist Na. Cover by Mike Hoffman.
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(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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Data di uscita: 24/11/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Created in 1941 by the psychologist William Marston, Wonder Woman would go on to have one of the longest continuous run of published comic book adventures in the history of the industry. More than 70 years after her debut, Wonder Woman remains a popular culture icon. Throughout the intervening years wars, the feminist movement, politics, and evolving social opinions and concerns can be seen influencing the stories found in Wonder Woman's comic books. In this collection of new essays, each examines a specific period or storyline from Wonder Woman comic books and analyzes that story in regard to contemporary issues in American society. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 31/01/14
By Darowski, Joseph J.. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 12/03/14 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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Widely regarded as Japan's greatest animated director, Hayao Miyazaki creates films lauded for vibrant characters and meaningful narrative themes. Examining the messages of his 10 full-length films, from Nausicaä (1984) to The Wind Rises (2013), this study analyzes each for its religious, philosophical and ethical implications. Miyazaki's work addresses a coherent set of human concerns, including adolescence, good and evil, our relationship to the past, our place in the natural order, and the problems of living in a complex and ambiguous world. Exhibiting religious influences without religious endorsement, his films enjoin nonjudgment and perseverance in everyday life. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 02/12/16
By Reinders, Eric.
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