Author: Regina Luttrell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1786725819
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Wonder Woman was created in the early 1940s as a paragon of female empowerment and beauty and her near eighty-year history has included seismic socio-cultural changes. In this book, Joan Ormrod analyses key moments in the superheroine's career and views them through the prism of the female body. This book explores how Wonder Woman's body has changed over the years as her mission has shifted from being an ambassador for peace and love to the greatest warrior in the DC transmedia universe, as she's reflected increasing technological sophistication, globalisation and women's changing roles and ambitions. Wonder Woman's physical form, Ormrod argues, is both an articulation of female potential and attempts to constrain it. Her body has always been an amalgamation of the feminine ideal in popular culture and wider socio-cultural debate, from Betty Grable to the 1960s 'mod' girl, to the Iron Maiden of the 1980s.
Wonder Woman
Author: Regina Luttrell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1786725819
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Wonder Woman was created in the early 1940s as a paragon of female empowerment and beauty and her near eighty-year history has included seismic socio-cultural changes. In this book, Joan Ormrod analyses key moments in the superheroine's career and views them through the prism of the female body. This book explores how Wonder Woman's body has changed over the years as her mission has shifted from being an ambassador for peace and love to the greatest warrior in the DC transmedia universe, as she's reflected increasing technological sophistication, globalisation and women's changing roles and ambitions. Wonder Woman's physical form, Ormrod argues, is both an articulation of female potential and attempts to constrain it. Her body has always been an amalgamation of the feminine ideal in popular culture and wider socio-cultural debate, from Betty Grable to the 1960s 'mod' girl, to the Iron Maiden of the 1980s.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1786725819
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Wonder Woman was created in the early 1940s as a paragon of female empowerment and beauty and her near eighty-year history has included seismic socio-cultural changes. In this book, Joan Ormrod analyses key moments in the superheroine's career and views them through the prism of the female body. This book explores how Wonder Woman's body has changed over the years as her mission has shifted from being an ambassador for peace and love to the greatest warrior in the DC transmedia universe, as she's reflected increasing technological sophistication, globalisation and women's changing roles and ambitions. Wonder Woman's physical form, Ormrod argues, is both an articulation of female potential and attempts to constrain it. Her body has always been an amalgamation of the feminine ideal in popular culture and wider socio-cultural debate, from Betty Grable to the 1960s 'mod' girl, to the Iron Maiden of the 1980s.
The American Superhero
Author: Richard A. Hall
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
This compilation of essential information on 100 superheroes from comic book issues, various print and online references, and scholarly analyses provides readers all of the relevant material on superheroes in one place. The American Superhero: Encyclopedia of Caped Crusaders in History covers the history of superheroes and superheroines in America from approximately 1938–2010 in an intentionally inclusive manner. The book features a chronology of important dates in superhero history, five thematic essays covering the overall history of superheroes, and 100 A–Z entries on various superheroes. Complementing the entries are sidebars of important figures or events and a glossary of terms in superhero research. Designed for anyone beginning to research superheroes and superheroines, The American Superhero contains a wide variety of facts, figures, and features about caped crusaders and shows their importance in American history. Further, it collects and verifies information that otherwise would require hours of looking through multiple books and websites to find.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
This compilation of essential information on 100 superheroes from comic book issues, various print and online references, and scholarly analyses provides readers all of the relevant material on superheroes in one place. The American Superhero: Encyclopedia of Caped Crusaders in History covers the history of superheroes and superheroines in America from approximately 1938–2010 in an intentionally inclusive manner. The book features a chronology of important dates in superhero history, five thematic essays covering the overall history of superheroes, and 100 A–Z entries on various superheroes. Complementing the entries are sidebars of important figures or events and a glossary of terms in superhero research. Designed for anyone beginning to research superheroes and superheroines, The American Superhero contains a wide variety of facts, figures, and features about caped crusaders and shows their importance in American history. Further, it collects and verifies information that otherwise would require hours of looking through multiple books and websites to find.
Wonder Woman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1
Author: Various
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401282237
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
An incredible collection that marks the long-awaited return of legendary WONDER WOMAN writer Greg Rucka, featuring stunning art from Nicola Scott (EARTH 2) and Liam Sharp (GEARS OF WAR)—WONDER WOMAN: THE REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK 1 collects stories from one of the breakout hits of DC Rebirth. This series is a perfect jumping-on point into the world of Wonder Woman and the first hardcover collection of the new Rebirth series! She is one of the greatest heroes the world has ever known—an icon of equality, a symbol of power, a tireless champion of peace and justice. But who is Wonder Woman really? She’s about to find out. Themyscira, the island paradise she left behind to defend Earth from the war god Ares, has vanished, and the magical power of her Lasso of Truth has disappeared along with it. In a sprawling saga that bridges her first year as a hero with the present day, the Amazon Princess must team up with her greatest enemy—the brutal beast-woman Cheetah—to find her vanished homeland and seek the truth about her origins. Can this unlikely alliance save her sisters and the world? Or will Wonder Woman’s quest for answers lead to even deeper, darker and deadlier places?Find out in WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK 1! This volume contains the first two paperback collections of the landmark series and includes WONDER WOMAN #1-14 and WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH #1.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401282237
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
An incredible collection that marks the long-awaited return of legendary WONDER WOMAN writer Greg Rucka, featuring stunning art from Nicola Scott (EARTH 2) and Liam Sharp (GEARS OF WAR)—WONDER WOMAN: THE REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK 1 collects stories from one of the breakout hits of DC Rebirth. This series is a perfect jumping-on point into the world of Wonder Woman and the first hardcover collection of the new Rebirth series! She is one of the greatest heroes the world has ever known—an icon of equality, a symbol of power, a tireless champion of peace and justice. But who is Wonder Woman really? She’s about to find out. Themyscira, the island paradise she left behind to defend Earth from the war god Ares, has vanished, and the magical power of her Lasso of Truth has disappeared along with it. In a sprawling saga that bridges her first year as a hero with the present day, the Amazon Princess must team up with her greatest enemy—the brutal beast-woman Cheetah—to find her vanished homeland and seek the truth about her origins. Can this unlikely alliance save her sisters and the world? Or will Wonder Woman’s quest for answers lead to even deeper, darker and deadlier places?Find out in WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK 1! This volume contains the first two paperback collections of the landmark series and includes WONDER WOMAN #1-14 and WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH #1.
New Scientist and Science Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
New Scientist
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Year One
Author: Various
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401277772
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
A part of DC Rebirth! New York Times best-selling writer Greg Rucka continues his return to WONDER WOMAN! The team of Rucka and artist Nicola Scott weave the definitive and shocking tale of Diana's first year as Earth's protector. Paradise has been breached, Ares stirs, and the Amazons must answer with a champion of their own...one who is willing to sacrifice her home amongst her sisters to save a world she has never seen. Wonder Woman's journey begins in this epic origin story! Collects WONDER WOMAN #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world's greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401277772
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
A part of DC Rebirth! New York Times best-selling writer Greg Rucka continues his return to WONDER WOMAN! The team of Rucka and artist Nicola Scott weave the definitive and shocking tale of Diana's first year as Earth's protector. Paradise has been breached, Ares stirs, and the Amazons must answer with a champion of their own...one who is willing to sacrifice her home amongst her sisters to save a world she has never seen. Wonder Woman's journey begins in this epic origin story! Collects WONDER WOMAN #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world's greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Forthcoming Books
Author: Rose Arny
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 978
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 978
Book Description
Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Year One (Rebirth)
Author: Greg Rucka
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1401268803
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At last: the definitive origin story of Wonder Woman! The island of Themiscyra is a paradise. Far from man’s world, the Amazons live a life of physical, intellectual and emotional perfection…and isolation. For though they are blessed by the gods of Olympus, they can never know the world beyond their shores. Until an aircraft from another civilization crash lands on Amazonian soil, and changes their lives forever. Princess Diana has lived her entire life in her homeland’s blessed air. Her friends, her lovers, her mother are all here. But this glimpse of a world outside stirs a higher calling within her. An entire planet cries for help. A whole world needs her protection. And the very gods would see her fail. But Diana of Themiscyra is a woman of destiny. A woman of power. A woman of wonder…. The legendary Wonder Woman creative team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott unite for WONDER WOMAN VOL. 2: YEAR ONE! Exploding from the pages of the blockbuster DC Rebirth event, it’s the untold origin of the Amazon Princess, her archenemies Ares and Cheetah, and more! Collects WONDER WOMAN #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1401268803
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At last: the definitive origin story of Wonder Woman! The island of Themiscyra is a paradise. Far from man’s world, the Amazons live a life of physical, intellectual and emotional perfection…and isolation. For though they are blessed by the gods of Olympus, they can never know the world beyond their shores. Until an aircraft from another civilization crash lands on Amazonian soil, and changes their lives forever. Princess Diana has lived her entire life in her homeland’s blessed air. Her friends, her lovers, her mother are all here. But this glimpse of a world outside stirs a higher calling within her. An entire planet cries for help. A whole world needs her protection. And the very gods would see her fail. But Diana of Themiscyra is a woman of destiny. A woman of power. A woman of wonder…. The legendary Wonder Woman creative team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott unite for WONDER WOMAN VOL. 2: YEAR ONE! Exploding from the pages of the blockbuster DC Rebirth event, it’s the untold origin of the Amazon Princess, her archenemies Ares and Cheetah, and more! Collects WONDER WOMAN #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14.
The Ages of Wonder Woman
Author: Joseph J. Darowski
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476613613
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Created in 1941 by the psychologist William Marston, Wonder Woman would go on to have one of the longest continuous runs 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 many comic book creators have had a hand in guiding her story, resulting in different interpretations of the Amazon Princess. 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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476613613
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Created in 1941 by the psychologist William Marston, Wonder Woman would go on to have one of the longest continuous runs 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 many comic book creators have had a hand in guiding her story, resulting in different interpretations of the Amazon Princess. 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.