Clint Faraday Mysteries: Aunts, Moons and Murder
Author : CD Moulton
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,67 MB
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ISBN : 1329203259
Heroes and Scoundrels
Author : Matthew C. Ehrlich
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 13,41 MB
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0252096991
Book Description
Whether it's the rule-defying lifer, the sharp-witted female newshound, or the irascible editor in chief, journalists in popular culture have shaped our views of the press and its role in a free society since mass culture arose over a century ago. Drawing on portrayals of journalists in television, film, radio, novels, comics, plays, and other media, Matthew C. Ehrlich and Joe Saltzman survey how popular media has depicted the profession across time. Their creative use of media artifacts provides thought-provoking forays into such fundamental issues as how pop culture mythologizes and demythologizes key events in journalism history and how it confronts issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation on the job. From Network to The Wire, from Lois Lane to Mikael Blomkvist, Heroes and Scoundrels reveals how portrayals of journalism's relationship to history, professionalism, power, image, and war influence our thinking and the very practice of democracy.
Idea Man
Author : Paul Allen
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 39,37 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0241953715
Book Description
What's it like to start a revolution? How do you build the biggest tech company in the world? And why do you walk away from it all? Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft. Together he and Bill Gates turned an idea - writing software - into a company and then an entire industry. This is the story of how it came about: two young mavericks who turned technology on its head, the bitter battles as each tried to stamp his vision on the future and the ruthless brilliance and fierce commitment.
The Film Book
Author : Ronald Bergan
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,28 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780241484838
Book Description
Story of cinema -- How movies are made -- Movie genres -- World cinema -- A-Z directors -- Must-see movies.
The Soap Opera Encyclopedia
Author : Gerard J. Waggett
Publisher : Avon
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 19,57 MB
Release : 1997-10-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780061011573
Book Description
Fascinating trivia, inside stories, history, nostalgia -- an in-depth look at every daytime soap opera on TV! A unique look at TV's most endearing kind of show, The Soap Opera Encyclopedia is a must-have for any soap fan. Readers will find the history and stars of all the shows, including backstage anecdotes,year-by-year ratings and a who's who with cast lists of all the featured actors and behind-the-scenes personalities. Comprehensive and completely accessible, The Soap Opera Encyclopedia is the one and only reference to nearly 100 soaps from the first 50 years of TV. Discover: Which former General Hospital star's face was once insured for one million dollars. What Days of Our Lives love theme became a hit single What film legend once wrote Guiding Light a fan letter Which role on All My Children Susan Lucci originally auditioned for Which scene from The Young and the Restless was named 1985's Most Tasteless Episode by Soap Opera Digest And so much more!
The Skein of Life
Author : William R. Mackay
Publisher :
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 32,49 MB
Release : 1897
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Alarms and Diversions
Author : James Thurber
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 30,7 MB
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Alarms and Diversions" by James Thurber. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Alphabet Versus the Goddess
Author : Leonard Shlain
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 15,43 MB
Release : 1999-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780140196016
Book Description
This groundbreaking book proposes that the rise of alphabetic literacy reconfigured the human brain and brought about profound changes in history, religion, and gender relations. Making remarkable connections across brain function, myth, and anthropology, Dr. Shlain shows why pre-literate cultures were principally informed by holistic, right-brain modes that venerated the Goddess, images, and feminine values. Writing drove cultures toward linear left-brain thinking and this shift upset the balance between men and women, initiating the decline of the feminine and ushering in patriarchal rule. Examining the cultures of the Israelites, Greeks, Christians, and Muslims, Shlain reinterprets ancient myths and parables in light of his theory. Provocative and inspiring, this book is a paradigm-shattering work that will transform your view of history and the mind.
Marvel Weddings
Author : Stan Lee
Publisher : Marvel Comics Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,63 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9780785116868
Book Description
"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Fantastic four #150 and annual #3; Incredible Haulk Ŀ Avengers #59-60 and Amazing Spider-man annual #21 and X-men #30"--P. 2 of cover.
The Horror Film
Author : Rick Worland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 13,67 MB
Release : 2024-09-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1119715261
Book Description
A lively and reliable narrative account of the horror genre, featuring new and revised material throughout The Horror Film: An Introduction surveys the history, development, and social impact of the genre. Covering American horror cinema from its earliest period to the present, this reader-friendly volume explores the many ways horror movies have been received by filmmakers, critics, and general audiences throughout the decades. Concise, easily accessible chapters describe historical instances of the genre's social reception based on primary research, analyze landmark films such as Frankenstein, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and more. Incorporating recent scholarship on the genre, the second edition of The Horror Film contains new discussion and context for Hollywood horror films in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as notable developments in the genre such as “torture porn,” found-footage horror, remakes and reboots of past horror films, zombies, and the “elevated horror” debate. This edition explores the rise of new filmmakers such as Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, and Jordan Peele, surveys horror films made by women and African American filmmakers, and investigates contemporary issues in the production and consumption of horror films. Combining historical narrative with close readings of significant works, The Horror Film: Covers major works in the genre such as Cat People, Halloween, and Bram Stoker's Dracula Examines important antecedents including gothic literature and the Grand Guignol Theater Offers thorough analyses of the style, context, and themes of specific horror milestones Provides examples of close analysis that can be applied to a wide range of other horror films Discusses important representative titles across the genre's evolution, including more recent films such as 2017's Get Out The Horror Film: An Introduction, Second Edition, is an ideal textbook for undergraduate surveys of the horror genre and other courses in American film history, and an invaluable resource for scholars, lecturers, and general readers with an interest in the subject.
