Author: R. F. Blackstone
Publisher: Severed Press
ISBN: 9781925840476
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Kaiju World is going to be the greatest theme park the world has ever seen. Gideon Pryke, the owner, has amassed a collection of city destroying monsters. The park will offer the world the chance to get up close, have a photo taken with and fight a Kaiju with a giant mech!With only two weeks left until the grand opening the world watches the tiny island off the coast of Japan. But when a team of Animal Activists release the monsters death and destruction ensue. They and the staff of Kaiju World will learn that sometimes bigger isn't better.
Kaiju World
Author: R. F. Blackstone
Publisher: Severed Press
ISBN: 9781925840476
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Kaiju World is going to be the greatest theme park the world has ever seen. Gideon Pryke, the owner, has amassed a collection of city destroying monsters. The park will offer the world the chance to get up close, have a photo taken with and fight a Kaiju with a giant mech!With only two weeks left until the grand opening the world watches the tiny island off the coast of Japan. But when a team of Animal Activists release the monsters death and destruction ensue. They and the staff of Kaiju World will learn that sometimes bigger isn't better.
Publisher: Severed Press
ISBN: 9781925840476
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Kaiju World is going to be the greatest theme park the world has ever seen. Gideon Pryke, the owner, has amassed a collection of city destroying monsters. The park will offer the world the chance to get up close, have a photo taken with and fight a Kaiju with a giant mech!With only two weeks left until the grand opening the world watches the tiny island off the coast of Japan. But when a team of Animal Activists release the monsters death and destruction ensue. They and the staff of Kaiju World will learn that sometimes bigger isn't better.
Giant Creatures in Our World
Author: Camille D.G. Mustachio
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476668361
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476668361
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
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.
The Kaiju Survival Guide
Author: Wes Parker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732327221
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732327221
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
World War Kaiju
Author: Josh Finney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983923046
Category : Alternative histories (Fiction)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"What if Doctor Strangelove created Godzilla?"World War Kaiju is the story of an alternate history, one in which the atom bomb was never created and the ultimate weapon of mass destruction is the kaiju--fifty foot tall radioactive beasts spawned from the mysterious KAI-235 isotope. Follow the journey of one journalist as he teams up with a retired CIA operative to uncover the truth about the conspiracy behind the monsters......who are the architects of the inevitable Kaiju War?...what is the shocking secret behind the mysterious KAI-235 isotope?...where did Cuba manage to hide a crab monster the size of an aircraft carrier?...why are rogue monsters appearing all over the world?...how long can Tricky Dick keep these truths from the people?Learn this and more within the pages of World War Kaiju, a graphic monster epic told in six parts!World War Kaiju is a tribute to the kaiju genre in all its forms (both high and low). This story would never have been possible if not for the visions of Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya, Shinichi Sekizawa, and Willis O'Brien. The brainchild of sci-fi author Josh Finney, WWK is a love letter to the golden-age of kaiju cinema. Brought to life on an epic scale by renowned fantasy artist Patrick McEvoy, it looks back to an era when the world loved atomic monsters, but feared the atomic bomb, and warps history in ways that only men in rubber suits can.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983923046
Category : Alternative histories (Fiction)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"What if Doctor Strangelove created Godzilla?"World War Kaiju is the story of an alternate history, one in which the atom bomb was never created and the ultimate weapon of mass destruction is the kaiju--fifty foot tall radioactive beasts spawned from the mysterious KAI-235 isotope. Follow the journey of one journalist as he teams up with a retired CIA operative to uncover the truth about the conspiracy behind the monsters......who are the architects of the inevitable Kaiju War?...what is the shocking secret behind the mysterious KAI-235 isotope?...where did Cuba manage to hide a crab monster the size of an aircraft carrier?...why are rogue monsters appearing all over the world?...how long can Tricky Dick keep these truths from the people?Learn this and more within the pages of World War Kaiju, a graphic monster epic told in six parts!World War Kaiju is a tribute to the kaiju genre in all its forms (both high and low). This story would never have been possible if not for the visions of Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya, Shinichi Sekizawa, and Willis O'Brien. The brainchild of sci-fi author Josh Finney, WWK is a love letter to the golden-age of kaiju cinema. Brought to life on an epic scale by renowned fantasy artist Patrick McEvoy, it looks back to an era when the world loved atomic monsters, but feared the atomic bomb, and warps history in ways that only men in rubber suits can.
Dungeons and Diakaiju
Author: Malcolm Harris
Publisher: Relentless Fiction
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Dungeons and Daikaiju: Where Titans Walk and Heroes Rise Prepare for an earth-shaking adventure that will forever change your D&D 5E experience! "Dungeons and Daikaiju" unleashes the awe-inspiring might of colossal Kaiju into the rich tapestry of fantasy roleplaying. For Players: Embrace new races like the shadowy Banshide, the wise Mangani, and the mystic Nihonara Master the Kaiju Slayer and Ley Line Cartographer classes to combat and understand these titanic beings Unleash devastating new feats and wield Kaiju-inspired magical items For Dungeon Masters: Challenge your party with Kaiju encounters that redefine "epic" Reshape your world with Ley Lines, magical anomalies, and Kaiju-warped environments Dive into a three-part campaign that takes players from whispered rumors to world-altering revelations For Kaiju Fans: Experience beloved Kaiju themes through the lens of high fantasy Pit your favorite colossal creatures against dragons, liches, and other D&D staples Unravel the mystery of Kaiju origins and their connection to the world's magic From the mist-shrouded peaks of Vexton Kist to the shattered remains of Listine Harbor, "Dungeons and Daikaiju" offers a world where every adventure lives in the shadow of giants. Will you rise to become the heroes this new age demands? Includes: 3 New Races 2 New Classes Dozens of New Monsters and NPCs A Complete 3-Part Campaign Expanded Rules for Kaiju Creation and Encounters And much more! "Dungeons and Daikaiju" is the perfect blend of classic D&D adventure and kaiju-scale excitement. Don't just explore dungeons – reshape the world itself!
Publisher: Relentless Fiction
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Dungeons and Daikaiju: Where Titans Walk and Heroes Rise Prepare for an earth-shaking adventure that will forever change your D&D 5E experience! "Dungeons and Daikaiju" unleashes the awe-inspiring might of colossal Kaiju into the rich tapestry of fantasy roleplaying. For Players: Embrace new races like the shadowy Banshide, the wise Mangani, and the mystic Nihonara Master the Kaiju Slayer and Ley Line Cartographer classes to combat and understand these titanic beings Unleash devastating new feats and wield Kaiju-inspired magical items For Dungeon Masters: Challenge your party with Kaiju encounters that redefine "epic" Reshape your world with Ley Lines, magical anomalies, and Kaiju-warped environments Dive into a three-part campaign that takes players from whispered rumors to world-altering revelations For Kaiju Fans: Experience beloved Kaiju themes through the lens of high fantasy Pit your favorite colossal creatures against dragons, liches, and other D&D staples Unravel the mystery of Kaiju origins and their connection to the world's magic From the mist-shrouded peaks of Vexton Kist to the shattered remains of Listine Harbor, "Dungeons and Daikaiju" offers a world where every adventure lives in the shadow of giants. Will you rise to become the heroes this new age demands? Includes: 3 New Races 2 New Classes Dozens of New Monsters and NPCs A Complete 3-Part Campaign Expanded Rules for Kaiju Creation and Encounters And much more! "Dungeons and Daikaiju" is the perfect blend of classic D&D adventure and kaiju-scale excitement. Don't just explore dungeons – reshape the world itself!
The Kaiju Film
Author: Jason Barr
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 078649963X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 078649963X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
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.
Mecha Vs Kaiju
Author: Johnathan Stanley Wright
Publisher: Wrightwerx
ISBN: 9781937013752
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Born in nuclear fire, they stride across the face of the world, unstoppable. They are the Kaiju -- giant monsters that have ravaged the nation of Japan for decades. Only one power can stand against these titans of destruction -- the mecha Assault Force! The giant robots of the M.A.F. stand ready to do battle against the monstrous might of the kaiju. Mecha vs Kaiju is a Fate Core role playing game inspired by Japanese "kaiju eiga" (monster movies) like Godzilla and Gamera, and robot anime like Gundam and Evangelion. Players become fearless mecha pilots based on anime archetypes and design giant robots with custom-made weapons and armor. Gamemasters will pit their players against monstrous kaiju capable of leveling cities. MvK features an intricate setting inspired by giant monster movies, military robot anime, and martial arts epics. Readers will uncover the secret history of Japan and use its wealth of story possibilities to inspire their own battles in the relentless, never-ending conflict of Mecha vs Kaiju!
Publisher: Wrightwerx
ISBN: 9781937013752
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Born in nuclear fire, they stride across the face of the world, unstoppable. They are the Kaiju -- giant monsters that have ravaged the nation of Japan for decades. Only one power can stand against these titans of destruction -- the mecha Assault Force! The giant robots of the M.A.F. stand ready to do battle against the monstrous might of the kaiju. Mecha vs Kaiju is a Fate Core role playing game inspired by Japanese "kaiju eiga" (monster movies) like Godzilla and Gamera, and robot anime like Gundam and Evangelion. Players become fearless mecha pilots based on anime archetypes and design giant robots with custom-made weapons and armor. Gamemasters will pit their players against monstrous kaiju capable of leveling cities. MvK features an intricate setting inspired by giant monster movies, military robot anime, and martial arts epics. Readers will uncover the secret history of Japan and use its wealth of story possibilities to inspire their own battles in the relentless, never-ending conflict of Mecha vs Kaiju!
Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1
Author: Naoya Matsumoto
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974729621
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she’s out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There’s just one problem—he’s made the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8. -- VIZ Media
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974729621
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she’s out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There’s just one problem—he’s made the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8. -- VIZ Media
The Kaiju Preservation Society
Author: John Scalzi
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 0765389134
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi's first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy. When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization.” Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm, human-free world. They're the universe's largest and most dangerous panda and they're in trouble. It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society who have found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 0765389134
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi's first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy. When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization.” Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm, human-free world. They're the universe's largest and most dangerous panda and they're in trouble. It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society who have found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Behind the Kaiju Curtain
Author: Norman England
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781937220105
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Norman England's gutsy and insightful stories will do more than just entertain. This is the first and only book in English to take you on a deep dive into the Japanese film industry. You will join well-known directors, cast, and staff for tales of backroom set dealings. The author's own unlikely story starts with joining the Japanese crew on a George Romero-directed TV commercial shot in Los Angeles. Afterward, in Tokyo, Norman England learns to navigate the sets of giant monster icons Gamera and Godzilla. The book concludes with the premiere of Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. This diary from the front lines is essential reading for Japanese cinema enthusiasts and filmmakers everywhere.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781937220105
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Norman England's gutsy and insightful stories will do more than just entertain. This is the first and only book in English to take you on a deep dive into the Japanese film industry. You will join well-known directors, cast, and staff for tales of backroom set dealings. The author's own unlikely story starts with joining the Japanese crew on a George Romero-directed TV commercial shot in Los Angeles. Afterward, in Tokyo, Norman England learns to navigate the sets of giant monster icons Gamera and Godzilla. The book concludes with the premiere of Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. This diary from the front lines is essential reading for Japanese cinema enthusiasts and filmmakers everywhere.