(W) Bill Schelly In the 1950s and '60s, a grassroots movement arose to celebrate comic books and strips, which were becoming increasingly important to American popular culture. As the art and literary form grew in popularity, a dedicated core began building an organized fandom network, modeled on the long-established science-fiction fandom. Profiled here are 90 people at the heart of the movement: indexers, dealers, fanzine publishers, convention organizers, writers, artists, active collectors, and industry professionals. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Bill Schelly. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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(W) Jon Abbott Before establishing himself as the 'master of disaster' with the film hits The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno, Irwin Allen created four of television's most exciting and enduring science-fiction series: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants. This book documents and examines in detail the premise and origin of each of the four shows and offers an objective evaluation of every episode. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Jon Abbott. Artist Na. Cover by na.
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Comics and sequential art are increasingly in use in college classrooms. Multimodal, multimedia and often collaborative, the graphic narrative format has entered all kinds of subject areas and its potential as a teaching tool is still being realized. This collection of new essays presents best practices for using comics in various educational settings, beginning with the basics. Contributors explain the need for teachers to embrace graphic novels. Strategies are offered for teachers who have struggled with weak visual literacy skills among students. Student-generated comics are discussed with several examples. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 31/07/15
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(W) Fred Ladd The first generation of American television programmers had few choices of Saturday morning children's offerings. That changed dramatically in 1963 when a Japanese animated television series called Tetsuan Atom was acquired for distribution by NBC. Fred Ladd adapted the show for American television, and rechristened Astro Boy, it was an overnight sensation. Ladd went on to adapt numerous Japanese animated imports, and here provides an insider's view of the creation of an ongoing cultural and media phenomenon. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Fred Ladd; Harvey Deneroff. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 27/05/09 (può ritardare di 90 giorni)
(W) Peter Dendle Zombies are cautionary forms of humankind's most universally cherished ideal - life after death. The exhumation of zombie films from obscurity is accomplished in terrifying detail in The Zombie Movie Encyclopedia. The first exhaustive overview of the subject, this book evaluates over 200 movies from 16 countries over a 65-year period starting from the early 1930s. Lengthy entries point out interesting or innovative features of the zombie portrayal in each movie, while an introduction traces the evolution of the genre and interprets the broader significance of the zombie in contemporary Western mythology. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/05/11
By Peter Dendle. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Bill Warren's Keep Watching the Skies! was originally published in two volumes, in 1982 and 1986. It was then greatly expanded in what we called the 21st Century Edition, with new entries on several films and revisions and expansions of the commentary on every film. In addition to a detailed plot synopsis, full cast and credit listings, and an overview of the critical reception of each film, Warren delivers richly informative assessments of the films and a wealth of insights and anecdotes about their making. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Warren, Bill. Artist Various,. Cover by na.
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(W) Micharl R. Pitts Between 1952 and 1977, Allied Artists Pictures Corporation released over 80 feature films with horror, science fiction, and fantasy themes, several of them featuring such genre stars as Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, John Carradine and Lon Chaney, Jr. Among Allied Artists' contributions are the classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the William Castle production House on Haunted Hill, and camp favorite Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster. Included here are detailed plot synopses and critical analyses of all of the films, plus features, including Little Shop of Horrors, made by other companies and released to television by Allied. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Michael R. Pitts. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 29/06/11 (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.
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Bill Willingham's Fables imagined the lives of fairy tale figures - Snow White, the Big Bad Wolf, Cinderella and the ubiquitous Prince Charming, among many others - as they made new lives for themselves in modern-day New York City. This study, the first about the sprawling, complex series, discusses such topics as Fables' status as a contemporary adaptation of folk and fairy tales; its use of conventional genres like sword-and-sorcery, crime and romance; its portrayal of social and political relationships; and its self-referential moments. The author explores how Fables portrays redemption, the function of community, and how our hopes and fears influence our ideal of 'happily ever after.' (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Gordon, Neta.
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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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Sequential art combines the visual and the narrative in a way that readers have to interpret the images with the writing. Comics make a good fit with education because students are using a format that provides active engagement. This collection of essays is a wide-ranging look at current practices using comics and graphic novels in educational settings, from elementary schools through college. The contributors cover history, gender, the use of specific graphic novels, practical application and educational theory. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 31/05/13
By Don MacNaughtan. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 31/07/13 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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In the world of comics, Joss Whedon created his own dystopian heroine, Fray, assembled the goofy fannish heroes of Sugarshock, and wrote arcs for Marvel's Astonishing X-Men and Runaways. Today, Whedon continues the Buffy and Firefly stories with innovative comics that shatter the rules of storytelling and force his characters to grow through life-altering conflicts. This collection of essays focuses on Whedon's comics work and its tie-ins with his film and television productions, emphasizing his auteurism in crossing over from panel to screen to panel. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 28/08/15
By Don MacNaughtan. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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(W) Deborah Painter Forrest J. Ackerman (1916-2008) was an author, archivist, agent, actor, promoter, and editor of the iconic fan magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland; a founder of science fiction fandom; and one of the world's foremost collectors of sci-fi, horror and fantasy films, literature, and memorabilia. This biography documents Ackerman's lifelong dedication to his work in both literature and film; his interests, travels, relationships and associations with famous personalities; and his lasting impact on popular culture. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 05/10/10
By Deborah Painter. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 01/12/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger - Tony Stark, the alter-ego of Marvel Comics' Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations, hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man's most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, 'Demon in a Bottle,' 'Civil War,' and 'Extremis.' (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Darowski, Joseph J.. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 30/09/15
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(W) Robert Michael 'Bobb' Cotter Doc Savage is not only the prototype of the modern fictional superhero; he was also a seminal force in creating multimedia crossovers. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The series is examined in relation to historic events and changing audience tastes, with special attention on the horror and science-fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Robert Michael Cotter. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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(E) Jodie A. Kreider, Meghan K. Winchell This collection combines the academic and practical aspects of teaching by exploring the ways in which Buffy the Vampire Slayer is taught in international classrooms through both interdisciplinary and discipline-based approaches. Essays describe how Buffy can be used to explain and encourage further discussion of television's narrative complexity, archetypal characters, morality, feminism, identity, ethics, non-verbal communication, film production, media and culture, censorship, and Shakespeare. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Jodie A. Kreider. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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