This is a book about the comics genre and language, how these were used to create Batman, and how that character's longevity is largely due to the medium's unique formal qualities. It argues that Batman's core appeal is his mythic nature which allows him to transcend changes in reader tastes, the vicissitudes of the comics industry, and the changing media landscape. It is a study of how the formal aspects of comics are able to evoke uniquely mythic qualities that have made Batman such a long-lived cultural phenomenon. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 04/07/14
By Wainer, Alex M..
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Data di uscita: 13/08/14
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by Frank Garcia & Mark Phillips From Andromeda, Babylon 5, Firefly, and Quantum Leap, to Stargate: Atlantis, The X-Files, and the many worlds of Star Trek, this detailed examination features essential production information for 58 science fiction television series produced between 1990 and 2004, complete with a history of the series, critical commentary, and interviews with the creators, actors, writers, and directors. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Frank Garcia , Mark Phillips. Artist na. Cover by na.
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Data di uscita: 28/05/08 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
(E) Donald E. Palumbo, C.W. Sullivan III From Doctor Who to Lost, a select group of television series - The Prisoner, Twin Peaks, The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lost, Heroes, Doctor Who, and Star Trek - with strong elements of fantasy has achieved cult status. This work analyzes what makes these programs unique, and what they have in common. Included are assessments of the strategies used to promote the series' appeal, an explanation of 'transmedia' storytelling, and analysis of changes within broadcasting that have enabled 'telefantasy' to transcend niche status and enjoy prominence and popularity. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/05/11
By Sue Short. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 35,00
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2011): 342
Data di uscita: 29/06/11 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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(W) Bill Warren Long recognized as the definitive reference work on the hundreds of science fiction movies that terrified and fascinated a generation with zombified teenagers, robots, invading aliens and monsters of every description from 1950 through 1962, Bill Warren's Keep Watching the Skies! is revised and expanded. Featuring new entries, it also revisits, revises and expands the commentary on every film that was covered previously, delivering informative assessments of the films and a wealth of insights and anecdotes about their making. Containing more than 270 photographs, it includes for the first time a single comprehensive index as well as nine useful appendices. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Bill Warren. Artist Various. Cover by na.
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Data di uscita: 24/02/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
(W) Mark Clark, Bryan Senn This comprehensive filmography provides critical analyses and behind-the-scenes stories for 600 horror, science fiction, and fantasy films from the 1960s. During those tumultuous years horror cinema flourished, proving as innovative and unpredictable as the decade itself. Representative titles include Night of the Living Dead, The Haunting, The Masque of the Red Death, Target, and The Conqueror Worm. An historical overview chronicles the explosive growth of horror films during this era, as well as the emergence of such dynamic directorial talents as Roman Polanski, George Romero, Francis Ford Coppola, and Peter Bogdanovich. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/05/11
By M Clark;b Senn; B Tinnell. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2011): 342
Data di uscita: 29/06/11 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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The essays in this collection discuss how comics and graphic narratives can be useful primary texts and learning tools in college and university classes across different disciplines. There are six sections: American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Genre Studies, and Composition, Rhetoric and Communication. With a combination of practical and theoretical investigations, the book brings together discussions among teacher-scholars to advance the scholarship on teaching comics and graphic narratives. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/06/12
By Weiner, Robert G.. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2012): 357
Data di uscita: 29/08/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Dismissed as camp by critics but revered by fans, the kaiju or 'strange creature' film has become an iconic element of both Japanese and American pop culture. From homage to parody to advertising, references to Godzilla - and to a lesser extent Gamera, Rodan, Ultraman, and others - abound in entertainment media. Godzilla in particular is so ubiquitous, his name is synonymous with immensity and destruction. In this collection of new essays, contributors examine kaiju representations in a range of contexts and attempt to define this at times ambiguous genre. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/10/17
By Mustachio, Camille D.G..
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,99
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2017): 471
Data di uscita: 15/11/17
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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.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 25,00
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2016): 508
Data di uscita: 07/09/16
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The first superhero team from the Silver Age of comics, DC's Justice League has seen many iterations since its first appearance in 1960. This collection of new essays examines more than five decades of Justice League comics and related titles. Each essay considers a storyline or era of the franchise in its historical and social contexts. Exploring both the popular culture and relevant events of the day, the contributors discuss how the Vietnam War was addressed in Justice League comics, how the Cold War transformed the roles of superheroes in the DC universe and how the post-9/11 political climate affected a crossover character. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/01/17
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,99
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Pagina del Previews (DEC/2016): 448
Data di uscita: 01/03/17
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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.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 29,95
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2012): 351
Data di uscita: 27/06/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Since its debut manga RG Veda, CLAMP has steadily asserted itself as one of the most widely renowned teams of manga artists, leaving a durable imprint in every established genre while also devising novel formulas along the way. Exploring a selection of CLAMP manga as well as anime it inspired, this volume examines CLAMP's broader philosophical underpinnings, its dedication to the invention of elaborate narrative constructs, its legendary passion for multilayered universes, and its symbolic interpretation of human identity. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 30/03/12
By Cavallaro, Dani. Artist Na. Cover by Clamp,.
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Pagina del Previews (MAR/2012): 350
Data di uscita: 30/05/12
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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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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2014): 405
Data di uscita: 12/03/14 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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One of the most popular comic strips of the 1950s and the first to reference politics of the day, Walt Kelly's Pogo took on Joe McCarthy before the controversial senator was a blip on Edward R. Murrow's radar. The strip's satire was so biting, it was often relegated to newspaper editorial sections at a time when artists in other media were blacklisted for far less. Pogo was the vanguard of today's political comic strips, such as Doonesbury and Pearls Before Swine, and a precursor of the modern political parody of late night television. This comprehensive biography of Kelly reveals the life of a conflicted man and unravels the symbolism and wordplay of his art for modern readers. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/11/15
By Black, James Eric. Cover by Kelly, Walt.
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Pagina del Previews (OCT/2015): 437
Data di uscita: 06/01/16
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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.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 39,00
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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2010): 318
Data di uscita: 24/02/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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)
In the mid-20th century, Mickey Spillane was the sensation of not just mystery fiction but publishing itself. The level of sex and violence in his Mike Hammer thrillers (starting with I, The Jury in 1947) broke down long-held taboos and engendered a near hysterical critical backlash. Spillane's fiction came to the screen in a series of films that include Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and The Girl Hunters (1963) with the author himself playing his private eye. These films, and television series starring Darren McGavin and Stacy Keach respectively, are examined in a lively, knowledgeable fashion by Spillane experts. Included are cast and crew listings, brief biographical entries on key persons, and a lengthy interview with Spillane. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/06/12
By Collins, Max Allan. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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