Author: Alisa Tangredi
Publisher: Viverridae Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Loneliness can drive a man to madness, but Pavel Trusnik is not a normal man. After committing a crime that leaves him shunned and isolated, he has only the fading memories of his tragically flawed life, and his one great love. When a violent sociopath sets his murderous desires upon the elderly shut-in, only an ancient order that knows Pavel's secrets can come to his aid. But for Pavel, the vicious intruder is the only company he has had in decades…
The Puppet Maker's Bones
Author: Alisa Tangredi
Publisher: Viverridae Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Loneliness can drive a man to madness, but Pavel Trusnik is not a normal man. After committing a crime that leaves him shunned and isolated, he has only the fading memories of his tragically flawed life, and his one great love. When a violent sociopath sets his murderous desires upon the elderly shut-in, only an ancient order that knows Pavel's secrets can come to his aid. But for Pavel, the vicious intruder is the only company he has had in decades…
Publisher: Viverridae Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Loneliness can drive a man to madness, but Pavel Trusnik is not a normal man. After committing a crime that leaves him shunned and isolated, he has only the fading memories of his tragically flawed life, and his one great love. When a violent sociopath sets his murderous desires upon the elderly shut-in, only an ancient order that knows Pavel's secrets can come to his aid. But for Pavel, the vicious intruder is the only company he has had in decades…
Spaces of Puppets in Popular Culture
Author: Janet Banfield
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000592502
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
This first book-length exploration of geographical engagement with puppets examines constructions of puppets in contemporary popular British culture and considers the various ways in which puppets and humans (not just puppeteers) are unified in diverse cultural media. Organised around themes of metaphorical, performative and transformational puppets, the work draws out how puppets are used in diverse cultural media (fiction, music, television, film and theatre), how they are constructed through those uses, and to what effect. Both puppets as generalised forms (bodily, relational or ideational) and specific puppet characters (Mr Punch, Pinocchio) are explored. Building upon existing associations between puppets and the grotesque, the volume extends understandings of the puppet by elaborating borderscaping strategies through which puppets are constructed and an alternative perspective on the uncanniness of puppets. Geographically, it unearths distinct puppet spatialities, identifies the socially critical potential of puppets, rescales geo/bio-politics at the interpersonal level, and highlights the potential of puppets within posthuman debates about the status of the human. This work will be of interest to anyone fascinated by puppets, as well as those in fields such as geography, anthropology, cultural and media studies, and those interested in the grotesque, posthumanism and/or non-representational scholarship.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000592502
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
This first book-length exploration of geographical engagement with puppets examines constructions of puppets in contemporary popular British culture and considers the various ways in which puppets and humans (not just puppeteers) are unified in diverse cultural media. Organised around themes of metaphorical, performative and transformational puppets, the work draws out how puppets are used in diverse cultural media (fiction, music, television, film and theatre), how they are constructed through those uses, and to what effect. Both puppets as generalised forms (bodily, relational or ideational) and specific puppet characters (Mr Punch, Pinocchio) are explored. Building upon existing associations between puppets and the grotesque, the volume extends understandings of the puppet by elaborating borderscaping strategies through which puppets are constructed and an alternative perspective on the uncanniness of puppets. Geographically, it unearths distinct puppet spatialities, identifies the socially critical potential of puppets, rescales geo/bio-politics at the interpersonal level, and highlights the potential of puppets within posthuman debates about the status of the human. This work will be of interest to anyone fascinated by puppets, as well as those in fields such as geography, anthropology, cultural and media studies, and those interested in the grotesque, posthumanism and/or non-representational scholarship.
The Bone Maker
Author: Sarah Beth Durst
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062888668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
"Durst consistently defies expectations."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, a standalone epic fantasy set in a brand-new world of towering mountains and sparkling cities, in which a band of aging warriors have a second chance to defeat dark magic and avenge a haunting loss. Twenty-five years ago, five heroes risked their lives to defeat the bone maker Eklor—a corrupt magician who created an inhuman army using animal bones. But victory came at a tragic price. Only four of the heroes survived. Since then, Kreya, the group’s leader, has exiled herself to a remote tower and devoted herself to one purpose: resurrecting her dead husband. But such a task requires both a cache of human bones and a sacrifice—for each day he lives, she will live one less. She’d rather live one year with her husband than a hundred without him, but using human bones for magic is illegal in Vos. The dead are burned—as are any bone workers who violate the law. Yet Kreya knows where she can find the bones she needs: the battlefield where her husband and countless others lost their lives. But defying the laws of the land exposes a terrible possibility. Maybe the dead don’t rest in peace after all. Five warriors—one broken, one gone soft, one pursuing a simple life, one stuck in the past, and one who should be dead. Their story should have been finished. But evil doesn’t stop just because someone once said, “the end.”
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062888668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
"Durst consistently defies expectations."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, a standalone epic fantasy set in a brand-new world of towering mountains and sparkling cities, in which a band of aging warriors have a second chance to defeat dark magic and avenge a haunting loss. Twenty-five years ago, five heroes risked their lives to defeat the bone maker Eklor—a corrupt magician who created an inhuman army using animal bones. But victory came at a tragic price. Only four of the heroes survived. Since then, Kreya, the group’s leader, has exiled herself to a remote tower and devoted herself to one purpose: resurrecting her dead husband. But such a task requires both a cache of human bones and a sacrifice—for each day he lives, she will live one less. She’d rather live one year with her husband than a hundred without him, but using human bones for magic is illegal in Vos. The dead are burned—as are any bone workers who violate the law. Yet Kreya knows where she can find the bones she needs: the battlefield where her husband and countless others lost their lives. But defying the laws of the land exposes a terrible possibility. Maybe the dead don’t rest in peace after all. Five warriors—one broken, one gone soft, one pursuing a simple life, one stuck in the past, and one who should be dead. Their story should have been finished. But evil doesn’t stop just because someone once said, “the end.”
Designing the Doll
Author: Susanna Oroyan
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 9781571200600
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
From concept to construction.
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 9781571200600
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
From concept to construction.
The Puppet Maker's Bones
Author: Alisa Tangredi
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781475148695
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
(Book 1 in the Death's Order series) An angel of Death in the City of Angels: A psychopath kills a young boy, a quiet teen, then an entire family before setting his murderous desires on Mr. Trusnik, an elderly shut-in from across the street. But Mr. Trusnik is not like other people. Although very old, he is far from helpless. He is an angel of Death...and he is waiting.(Contains some strong language, adult situations)
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781475148695
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
(Book 1 in the Death's Order series) An angel of Death in the City of Angels: A psychopath kills a young boy, a quiet teen, then an entire family before setting his murderous desires on Mr. Trusnik, an elderly shut-in from across the street. But Mr. Trusnik is not like other people. Although very old, he is far from helpless. He is an angel of Death...and he is waiting.(Contains some strong language, adult situations)
Night of Cake & Puppets
Author: Laini Taylor
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316369853
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
In this stand-alone companion to the New York Times bestselling Daughter of Smoke & Bone series comes the story of Mik and Zuzana's fantastical first date--as a gorgeously illustrated gift edition with bonus content included. Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity. Her best friend, Karou, calls her "rabid fairy," her "voodoo eyes" are said to freeze blood, and even her older brother fears her wrath. But when it comes to the simple matter of talking to Mik, or "Violin Boy," her courage deserts her. Now, enough is enough. Zuzana is determined to make the first move, and she has a fistful of magic and a plan. It's a wonderfully elaborate treasure hunt of a plan that will take Mik all over Prague on a cold winter's night before leading him to the treasure: herself! Violin Boy is not going to know what hit him. New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor brings to life a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy--the magical first date of fan-favorites Zuzana and Mik. Originally published as an ebook, this new print edition will include breathtaking black and white illustrations, plus bonus content in a gorgeous package perfect for new and current fans of the series.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316369853
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
In this stand-alone companion to the New York Times bestselling Daughter of Smoke & Bone series comes the story of Mik and Zuzana's fantastical first date--as a gorgeously illustrated gift edition with bonus content included. Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity. Her best friend, Karou, calls her "rabid fairy," her "voodoo eyes" are said to freeze blood, and even her older brother fears her wrath. But when it comes to the simple matter of talking to Mik, or "Violin Boy," her courage deserts her. Now, enough is enough. Zuzana is determined to make the first move, and she has a fistful of magic and a plan. It's a wonderfully elaborate treasure hunt of a plan that will take Mik all over Prague on a cold winter's night before leading him to the treasure: herself! Violin Boy is not going to know what hit him. New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor brings to life a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy--the magical first date of fan-favorites Zuzana and Mik. Originally published as an ebook, this new print edition will include breathtaking black and white illustrations, plus bonus content in a gorgeous package perfect for new and current fans of the series.
Humor and Comedy in Puppetry
Author: Dina Sherzer
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879724122
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This volume is about puppetry, an expression of popular and folk culture which is extremely widespread around the world and yet has attracted relatively little scholarly attention. Puppetry, which is intended for audiences of adults as well as children, is a form of communication and entertainment and an esthetic and artistic creation. Of the many aspects of puppetry worthy of scholarly study, this book's focus is on a central and dominant feature--humor and comedy.
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879724122
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This volume is about puppetry, an expression of popular and folk culture which is extremely widespread around the world and yet has attracted relatively little scholarly attention. Puppetry, which is intended for audiences of adults as well as children, is a form of communication and entertainment and an esthetic and artistic creation. Of the many aspects of puppetry worthy of scholarly study, this book's focus is on a central and dominant feature--humor and comedy.
The Incarnations
Author: Susan Barker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501106791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
"Originally published in Great Britain in 2014 by Doubleday."
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501106791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
"Originally published in Great Britain in 2014 by Doubleday."
The Broken Angel's Wings
Author: Alisa Tangredi
Publisher: Viverridae Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Deargh McGovern’s sense of right and wrong is shattered when a string of vigilante murders threatens to expose and eliminate his kind. In the City of Angels hides a real angel. Young and beautiful, Evlin is capable of great destruction – an incomparable force that McGovern has never before encountered. Lies, betrayals, and an even more shocking discovery turn McGovern’s life upside down when he learns Evlin is being hunted not only by the traitor within McGovern’s circle, but an ancient and vicious mortal enemy with designs of his own.
Publisher: Viverridae Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Deargh McGovern’s sense of right and wrong is shattered when a string of vigilante murders threatens to expose and eliminate his kind. In the City of Angels hides a real angel. Young and beautiful, Evlin is capable of great destruction – an incomparable force that McGovern has never before encountered. Lies, betrayals, and an even more shocking discovery turn McGovern’s life upside down when he learns Evlin is being hunted not only by the traitor within McGovern’s circle, but an ancient and vicious mortal enemy with designs of his own.
Bones and the Math Test Mystery
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0142415197
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Jeffrey Bones's teacher, Mr. Gale, loses things a lot. One day, Mr. Gale says he can't find Bones's math test, but Bones knows he turned it in. It's time for him to use his detective skills. Can Bones find his test and get an "excellent? grade"?
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0142415197
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Jeffrey Bones's teacher, Mr. Gale, loses things a lot. One day, Mr. Gale says he can't find Bones's math test, but Bones knows he turned it in. It's time for him to use his detective skills. Can Bones find his test and get an "excellent? grade"?