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JR: The Chronicles of San Francisco

Author : JR

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 24,63 MB

Release : 2019-05-21

Category : Art

ISBN : 1452176752

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World renowned artist, TED Prize winner, Oscar nominee, and one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2018, JR is a contemporary art superstar. In 2018, he brought his legendary photo truck to San Francisco. More than 1,000 citizens posed for his camera and told their stories, and JR compiled their portraits into an astounding photographic mural, a portrait of the city. To be installed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, it is the latest of his ground-breaking and deeply compelling art projects. This rich volume features all the individual portraits and selected stories alongside behind-the-scenes photos, a foreword by Neal Benezra, and an introduction by JR. A removable poster showcases the entire mural. For JR's legions of fans and anyone who loves or lives in San Francisco, this book reveals art and urban community from a new angle.



The King's Henchmen

Author : Craig Halloran

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 26,94 MB

Release : 2019-03-07

Category :

ISBN : 9781793081063

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A washed-up pro athlete is transformed into the deadliest sword fighter in the world. Still reeling from the tragic events that threw his life into turmoil, Abraham Jenkins now rides the lonely roads as a delivery man. Until one day fate intervenes... Suddenly catapulted into a medieval-fantasy world, he must lead a notorious group known as the King's Henchmen, a dangerous company renown for doing the crown's dirty work. Surrounded by knights, monsters and brutal lords, Abraham must do whatever it takes to live long enough to figure out how to return home. Because even a humdrum life on the road beats braving a bloody kingdom in chaos. This one-of-a-kind gritty fantasy adventure series offers everything from the classic Chronicles of Thomas Covenant to the savage world of Robert E. Howard's Conan. Scroll up and Grab your Copy Today! Free on Kindle Unlimited! More about Craig and his books: Craig Halloran is a #1 Bestselling Amazon Author in the following genres and categories: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Dragons, Coming of Age, Werewolves & Shifters, Dark Fantasy and Collections & Anthologies. He is a KDP All-Star and Top 100 Amazon author as well. The Darkslayer, Series 1 (6 books) The Darkslayer, Series 2: Bish and Bone (10 books) The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, The Chronicles of Dragon Prequel Series (5 Books) The Chronicles of Dragon, Series 1 (10 Books) The Chronicles of Dragon, Series 2, Tail of the Dragon (10 Books) The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 Books) The Clash of Heroes (3 Books) Zombie Impact (3 Books) The Gamma Earth Cycle (3 Books) The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power (5 books in 1) Learn more about Craig and his works at: WWW.CRAIGHALLORAN.COM Sign up for his newsletter and get free books! Yay!



The Complete Chronicles of Narnia

Author : C. S. Lewis

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 540 pages

File Size : 20,35 MB

Release : 1998-09-18

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0060281375

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Book Description

All seven Chronicles are bound together in this one magnificent volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis.



The Chronicles of Riddick

Author : Alan Dean Foster

Publisher : Del Rey

Page : 357 pages

File Size : 35,84 MB

Release : 2007-12-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0307416976

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No matter how long or how hard they strive, no matter how extensive their education as a species, no matter what they experience of the small heavens and larger hells they create for themselves, it seems that humans are destined to see their technological accomplishments always exceed their ability to understand themselves.



The Tower Chronicles Book One: Geisthawk

Author : Matt Wagner

Publisher : Legendary Comics

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 13,37 MB

Release : 2015-01-06

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1937278573

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HE LIVES TO KILL THE DEAD. He is known as John Tower, a supernatural bounty hunter whose services are available only to the truly needy or well financed. Embarking on perilous adventures that lead him from one treacherous corner of the globe to the next, his life’s mission is to track down the unknown and vanquish unimaginable monsters that have been all but forgotten by the modern world. Evil now has its own reason to fear the darkness. Written by Matt Wagner, the creator of GRENDEL and MAGE, and co-created with Thomas Tull, Executive Producer of 300 and THE DARK KNIGHT, THE TOWER CHRONICLES features stunning art by acclaimed 2000 AD and LOBO artist Simon Bisley. An intricately woven supernatural action/adventure that sets a new standard in graphic novel storytelling.



JR: The Chronicles of New York City

Author : JR

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 29,72 MB

Release : 2019-12-17

Category : Art

ISBN : 1797200682

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TED Prize winner, Oscar nominee, and one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2018, JR is a contemporary art superstar. In 2018, over one thousand New Yorkers posed for the camera and told their stories at JR's mobile photo studio and JR compiled their portraits into an astounding photographic mural—a portrait of the city—for the Brooklyn Museum. This book features both the final mural and every individual photo, as well as a selection of compelling stories and a behind-the-scenes look at how this incredible work was made. • This art piece captures the essence of an iconic city in words and images • Includes a removable poster that showcases the entire mural • Features a foreword by Darren Walker and an artist's statement • Beautiful on the coffee table or in a photo book collection Fans of Humans of New York, Jason Polan's Every Person in New York, and Banksy's Wall and Piece will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Fans of the artist JR • Anyone who loves New York City • Photographers, both established and aspiring • Lovers of contemporary art, black and white photography, and site-specific art projects



The Castle of Llyr

Author : Lloyd Alexander

Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 13,93 MB

Release : 2006-05-16

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1429961961

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The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander, Book Three in The Chronicles of Prydain Princess Eilonwy hates to leave her friend Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and her beloved home, Caer Dallben. Why does she have to go to the Isle of Mona to train as a proper lady when she's already a princess? But Eilonwy soon faces much more than the ordeal of becoming a dignified young maiden, for she possesses magical powers sought by the evil enchantress Queen Achren. When Eilonwy is put under a deep spell, Taran and his companions set out on a dangerous quest to rescue her. Yet how can a lowly Assistant Pig-Keeper hope to stand against the most evil enchantress in all of Prydain?



Taran Wanderer

Author : Lloyd Alexander

Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd

Page : 223 pages

File Size : 26,31 MB

Release : 2014-12-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1409590852

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Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper has led heroic adventures and is a friend of princes, yet he is still troubled by his lowly status and determined to discover the secret of his true identity. He sets out to consult the powerful witches of Morva and the mysterious Mirror of Llunet. On his quest to find the truth, Taran must journey through distant realms and undertake a series of challenging tasks. But his greatest struggle is against his own pride and fears, as he learns where true greatness lies. The fourth book in Lloyd Alexander's classics fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain. "Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy." - Garth Nix





The Chronicles of Downton Abbey

Author : Jessica Fellowes

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 39,66 MB

Release : 2012-11-13

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1250027624

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"A companion edition to the Masterpiece presentation on PBS" --Jacket.