Author: M. Keith Booker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313357471
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 807
Book Description
The most comprehensive reference ever compiled about the rich and enduring genre of comic books and graphic novels, from their emergence in the 1930s to their late-century breakout into the mainstream. At a time when graphic novels have expanded beyond their fan cults to become mainstream bestsellers and sources for Hollywood entertainment, Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels serves as an exhaustive exploration of the genre's history, its landmark creators and creations, and its profound influence on American life and culture. Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels focuses on English-language comics—plus a small selection of influential Japanese and European works available in English—with special emphasis on the new graphic novel format that emerged in the 1970s. Entries cover influential comic artists and writers such as Will Eisner, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison, major genres and themes, and specific characters, comic book imprints, and landmark titles, including the pulp noir 100 Bullets, the post-apocalyptic Y: The Last Man, the revisionist superhero drama, Identity Crisis, and more. Key franchises such as Superman and Batman are the center of a constellation of related entries that include graphic novels and other imprints featuring the same characters or material.
Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels [2 volumes]
Author: M. Keith Booker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313357471
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 807
Book Description
The most comprehensive reference ever compiled about the rich and enduring genre of comic books and graphic novels, from their emergence in the 1930s to their late-century breakout into the mainstream. At a time when graphic novels have expanded beyond their fan cults to become mainstream bestsellers and sources for Hollywood entertainment, Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels serves as an exhaustive exploration of the genre's history, its landmark creators and creations, and its profound influence on American life and culture. Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels focuses on English-language comics—plus a small selection of influential Japanese and European works available in English—with special emphasis on the new graphic novel format that emerged in the 1970s. Entries cover influential comic artists and writers such as Will Eisner, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison, major genres and themes, and specific characters, comic book imprints, and landmark titles, including the pulp noir 100 Bullets, the post-apocalyptic Y: The Last Man, the revisionist superhero drama, Identity Crisis, and more. Key franchises such as Superman and Batman are the center of a constellation of related entries that include graphic novels and other imprints featuring the same characters or material.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313357471
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 807
Book Description
The most comprehensive reference ever compiled about the rich and enduring genre of comic books and graphic novels, from their emergence in the 1930s to their late-century breakout into the mainstream. At a time when graphic novels have expanded beyond their fan cults to become mainstream bestsellers and sources for Hollywood entertainment, Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels serves as an exhaustive exploration of the genre's history, its landmark creators and creations, and its profound influence on American life and culture. Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels focuses on English-language comics—plus a small selection of influential Japanese and European works available in English—with special emphasis on the new graphic novel format that emerged in the 1970s. Entries cover influential comic artists and writers such as Will Eisner, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison, major genres and themes, and specific characters, comic book imprints, and landmark titles, including the pulp noir 100 Bullets, the post-apocalyptic Y: The Last Man, the revisionist superhero drama, Identity Crisis, and more. Key franchises such as Superman and Batman are the center of a constellation of related entries that include graphic novels and other imprints featuring the same characters or material.
The Bigod Chronicles Book Four Hugh
Author: Martin P Clarke
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244951748
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Now in his late sixties, Hugh Bigod cannot resist aggravating the divisive relationship between King Henry and his Archbishop Thomas Becket. To keep Hugh in check the king builds Orford Castle, prompting him to rebel. Emboldened by the support of some unlikely allies, Hugh takes his revenge against Lord Sisland and rekindles his friendship with Count Philip of Flanders. He embarks on a bloody path, strewn with the bodies of friends and enemies alike. A path that leads inexorably towards his final conflict. In the east, Saladin consolidates his power as the 'time of promises' grows ever closer. With his mentor Muzawi, they enter the deadly catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa looking for answers that will release untold power. The Holy relic of Lydda finally gives up its timeless secret and as the eternal battle between good and evil reaches its climax, the End of Days threatens to lay waste the Holy Land. The Bigod Chronicles Books One to Four
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244951748
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Now in his late sixties, Hugh Bigod cannot resist aggravating the divisive relationship between King Henry and his Archbishop Thomas Becket. To keep Hugh in check the king builds Orford Castle, prompting him to rebel. Emboldened by the support of some unlikely allies, Hugh takes his revenge against Lord Sisland and rekindles his friendship with Count Philip of Flanders. He embarks on a bloody path, strewn with the bodies of friends and enemies alike. A path that leads inexorably towards his final conflict. In the east, Saladin consolidates his power as the 'time of promises' grows ever closer. With his mentor Muzawi, they enter the deadly catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa looking for answers that will release untold power. The Holy relic of Lydda finally gives up its timeless secret and as the eternal battle between good and evil reaches its climax, the End of Days threatens to lay waste the Holy Land. The Bigod Chronicles Books One to Four
A Privileged Journey
Author: David Maidment
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1783831081
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
A Privileged Journey, Volume 1 1940-1962 is a personal and individual account of the author' youthful enthusiasm for trains and the travels he undertook in Great Britain and on the European continent as a student and management trainee of British Railways. It is illustrated by over 140 black and white photos, mostly taken by the author himself as a boy and student. The chapters cover the emergence of the young boy's interest in steam locomotives in particular, through his 'trainspotting' days to his numerous journeys in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with many accounts of locomotive performance supported by an extensive appendix of train 'logs'. Some of the chapters are much extended narratives from articles serialised in the UK enthusiast magazine, 'Steam World' over the last decade and are also based on ten hours of verbal interviews recorded by the UK National Railway Museum at York as part of their 'Oral History' archives supported by a UK National Lottery Grant.??The second volume, to be published at a later date, covering the period from 1962 to the current time, will describe his continuing interest and records while pursuing his career as stationmaster, area manager, train planner, Regional operating manager and finally Head of Safety before his retirement in 1996 and subsequent career as an international railway safety consultant.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1783831081
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
A Privileged Journey, Volume 1 1940-1962 is a personal and individual account of the author' youthful enthusiasm for trains and the travels he undertook in Great Britain and on the European continent as a student and management trainee of British Railways. It is illustrated by over 140 black and white photos, mostly taken by the author himself as a boy and student. The chapters cover the emergence of the young boy's interest in steam locomotives in particular, through his 'trainspotting' days to his numerous journeys in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with many accounts of locomotive performance supported by an extensive appendix of train 'logs'. Some of the chapters are much extended narratives from articles serialised in the UK enthusiast magazine, 'Steam World' over the last decade and are also based on ten hours of verbal interviews recorded by the UK National Railway Museum at York as part of their 'Oral History' archives supported by a UK National Lottery Grant.??The second volume, to be published at a later date, covering the period from 1962 to the current time, will describe his continuing interest and records while pursuing his career as stationmaster, area manager, train planner, Regional operating manager and finally Head of Safety before his retirement in 1996 and subsequent career as an international railway safety consultant.
Trouble with the Cursed
Author: Kim Harrison
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593437527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
Rachel Morgan must keep her friends close—and her enemies closer—in the next Hollows novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison, now in mass market. Rachel Morgan, witch-born demon, has one unspoken rule: take chances, but pay for them yourself. With it, she has turned enemies into allies, found her place with her demon kin, and stepped up as the subrosa of Cincinnati—responsible for keeping the paranormal community at peace and in line. Life is...good? Even better, her best friend, Ivy Tamwood, is returning home. Nothing’s simple, though, and Ivy’s not coming alone. The vampires’ ruling council insists she escort one of the long undead, hell-bent on proving that Rachel killed Cincy’s master vampire to take over the city. Which, of course, Rachel totally did not do. She only transformed her a little. With Rachel’s friends distracted by their own lives and problems, she reaches out to a new ally for help—the demon Hodin. But this trickster has his own agenda. In the end, the only way for Rachel to save herself and the city may be to forge a new understanding with her estranged demon teacher, Al. There’s just one problem: Al would sell his own soul to be rid of her....
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593437527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
Rachel Morgan must keep her friends close—and her enemies closer—in the next Hollows novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison, now in mass market. Rachel Morgan, witch-born demon, has one unspoken rule: take chances, but pay for them yourself. With it, she has turned enemies into allies, found her place with her demon kin, and stepped up as the subrosa of Cincinnati—responsible for keeping the paranormal community at peace and in line. Life is...good? Even better, her best friend, Ivy Tamwood, is returning home. Nothing’s simple, though, and Ivy’s not coming alone. The vampires’ ruling council insists she escort one of the long undead, hell-bent on proving that Rachel killed Cincy’s master vampire to take over the city. Which, of course, Rachel totally did not do. She only transformed her a little. With Rachel’s friends distracted by their own lives and problems, she reaches out to a new ally for help—the demon Hodin. But this trickster has his own agenda. In the end, the only way for Rachel to save herself and the city may be to forge a new understanding with her estranged demon teacher, Al. There’s just one problem: Al would sell his own soul to be rid of her....
The Ladies' Cabinet of Fashion, Music, and Romance
Author: Margaret De Courcy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fashion
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
An illustrated women's magazine; includes extracts from novels, short stories, reviews, aphorisms, songs, philosophical discussions, and detailed descriptions of the latest clothing fashions from London and Paris.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fashion
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
An illustrated women's magazine; includes extracts from novels, short stories, reviews, aphorisms, songs, philosophical discussions, and detailed descriptions of the latest clothing fashions from London and Paris.
The Folk-lore Record
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Daughters of the Lost World
Author: K.N. Ross
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465383980
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
When a horrible phenomenon settles into humanity four girls are forced to accept their destiny and take their place in the battle between good and evil. With the help of their ancient teacher and guide, Taryn, Vanessa, Sophie and Karissa embark on a journey through a world of magic and wonder with evil lurking in the shadows. While these heroines prepare to fight, there are two on the side of evil who will stop at nothing to tip the scales in their favor. In battle there are wins and losses but what will the girls have to sacrifice to see victory
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465383980
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
When a horrible phenomenon settles into humanity four girls are forced to accept their destiny and take their place in the battle between good and evil. With the help of their ancient teacher and guide, Taryn, Vanessa, Sophie and Karissa embark on a journey through a world of magic and wonder with evil lurking in the shadows. While these heroines prepare to fight, there are two on the side of evil who will stop at nothing to tip the scales in their favor. In battle there are wins and losses but what will the girls have to sacrifice to see victory
Beaming Light
Author: Michael J. Bryant
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412020611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Hartman Shipping Company appeared to be an ordinary shipping company located out in the high deserts of California. That is, until people started talking about how certain individuals with in the company were suddenly disappearing. Rumors and strange stories of possible unnatural things popped up among the many employees of the company. Entering a moment in time where fantasy and science fiction collide in a modern day environment, it is discovered that evil forces are at play. One incident backfires when a close girl friend of one of the boss women at Hartman Shipping is set up in a murder plot, and then this evil force also tries to murder her as well. A weird metamorphosis soon rises up from the aftermath of the event, ready to do battle against the more powerful forces of the dark side. But would it be enough to stop the bloodthirsty creatures and demons?
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412020611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Hartman Shipping Company appeared to be an ordinary shipping company located out in the high deserts of California. That is, until people started talking about how certain individuals with in the company were suddenly disappearing. Rumors and strange stories of possible unnatural things popped up among the many employees of the company. Entering a moment in time where fantasy and science fiction collide in a modern day environment, it is discovered that evil forces are at play. One incident backfires when a close girl friend of one of the boss women at Hartman Shipping is set up in a murder plot, and then this evil force also tries to murder her as well. A weird metamorphosis soon rises up from the aftermath of the event, ready to do battle against the more powerful forces of the dark side. But would it be enough to stop the bloodthirsty creatures and demons?
Knight and the Devil
Author: Washington Petrovith
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662424515
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
A story and a boy named Miguel, who, at a certain point in his life, begins to weigh strangers to a woman on the verge of death, and a monster trying to pierce his heart, he uses a cause because of the situations and almost isolates himself his whole social life, but things get worse in that period of his life and cause an eventuality in destiny, end up having an accident. Upon waking up, discover that your problems in times past were just a hobby, or what will come. It is a tragedy or it takes him to a place where he could no longer call home. An exposed parallel world, where, during his journey, he discovers that it will be one of the keys to the collapse of the entire universe. An entity that he calls, guardian spirit, will offer help, exchange whatever it is and the most precious moment, but during this journey, he does not know how to explain if he is really arriving at his home, or if he is just entering even further into the your first nightmares. But on this journey he found, strong passions that either put him at a crossroads, wars in which they were beautiful in no story of his life, and the true absolute price.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662424515
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
A story and a boy named Miguel, who, at a certain point in his life, begins to weigh strangers to a woman on the verge of death, and a monster trying to pierce his heart, he uses a cause because of the situations and almost isolates himself his whole social life, but things get worse in that period of his life and cause an eventuality in destiny, end up having an accident. Upon waking up, discover that your problems in times past were just a hobby, or what will come. It is a tragedy or it takes him to a place where he could no longer call home. An exposed parallel world, where, during his journey, he discovers that it will be one of the keys to the collapse of the entire universe. An entity that he calls, guardian spirit, will offer help, exchange whatever it is and the most precious moment, but during this journey, he does not know how to explain if he is really arriving at his home, or if he is just entering even further into the your first nightmares. But on this journey he found, strong passions that either put him at a crossroads, wars in which they were beautiful in no story of his life, and the true absolute price.
Invasion
Author: David S. Muncy
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546211713
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
With the kingdom finally secure, King Locke is summoned to the coast for what may be a new threat. The past catches up with the king as well, and once again the Surin Knights are called to defend all they hold dear!
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546211713
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
With the kingdom finally secure, King Locke is summoned to the coast for what may be a new threat. The past catches up with the king as well, and once again the Surin Knights are called to defend all they hold dear!