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Ballistic Kiss

Richard Kadrey
Ballistic Kiss Book PDF

Author : Richard Kadrey
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062672636

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"I loved where Kadrey started with this series, but I love where he's going even more."-- NYT Bestselling author Cory Doctorow Sandman Slim is back in Los Angeles and kicking more supernatural ass in this inventive, high-octane page-turner—the next to last volume in the popular and acclaimed fantasy adventure series from New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey. As the battle between warring angels continues, James Stark is focused on seemingly simpler matters now that he’s resurfaced on earth: an invasion of ghosts. L.A.’s Little Cairo neighborhood has suddenly been overrun by violent spirits, and Thomas Abbott knows if anyone can figure out why they’ve appeared—and how to get rid of them—it’s Stark. Armed with the Room of Thirteen Doors, Stark quickly learns that the answer may reach back to the 1970s and the unsolved murder of small-time actor, Chris Stein. As he begins to dig into the cold case, another area of Stark’s life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled with Janet, a woman he saved during the High Plains Drifter zombie attack. Janet’s brush with the living dead hasn’t quenched her thirst for danger. She’s an adrenaline junkie and a member of The Zero Lodge—a club that promises “there’s zero chance you’ll get out alive.” The Lodge attracts thrill seekers who flock to perilous events such as night walks through the LA Zoo—with its deadliest animals uncaged. Joining the lodge to be with Janet, Stark makes a pair of crucial discoveries that could decide the fate of LA and Heaven itself. To prevent the Little Cairo haunting from consuming the city, Stark must piece together the connections between the Lodge and a missing angel last seen in a Hollywood porn palace. But while he may dispatch the ghosts, Stark knows that without his help, the bloody war in Heaven could rage forever.

Films of Fury

Ric Meyers
Films of Fury Book PDF

Author : Ric Meyers
Publisher : Eirini Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-22
Category : Martial arts films
ISBN : 0979998948

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Films of Fury by Ric Meyers Pdf

From Bruce Lee to James Bond, Jackie Chan to Jet Li, Enter the Dragon to Kung Fu Panda, kung fu films remain a thrilling part of movie-lovers' lives. Now the acknowledged pioneer in the genre presents his magnum opus on the subject, incorporating information and revelations never before seen in America. From the ancient Peking Opera origins to its superhero-powered future, Ric Meyers reveals the loony, the legendary, and everything in between. This vivid, action-packed book may delight, surprise, fascinate, and even enlighten you with a personal V.I.P. tour through the wondrous world of the most ridiculously exhilarating movies ever made.

Toxic Panda

Adam Adams
Toxic Panda Book PDF

Author : Adam Adams
Publisher : Monsoon Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789814358460

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Toxic Panda by Adam Adams Pdf

Solve the puzzles in this book and win cash prizes totaling US $4350. Welcome to the Toxic Panda — the amazing armchair treasure hunt novel written entirely without the letter E. The first person to solve the puzzle for each chapter of Toxic Panda will receive a cash prize.

King Bullet

Richard Kadrey
King Bullet Book PDF

Author : Richard Kadrey
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062951588

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King Bullet by Richard Kadrey Pdf

The incredible finale of the page-turning, high-octane Sandman Slim series filled with an explosive ending and intense kick-ass action from New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey. It’s been three months since Stark stopped a death cult and a potential ghost apocalypse, and he’s at loose ends. His personal life is a mess. His professional life isn’t much better. And the world…well, the world is going to shit. L.A. is gripped by a viral epidemic that has everyone wearing masks and keeping their distance from each other. But what’s even more frightening is the Shoggot gang and their leader, King Bullet, who revels in the city’s collapse. Who is King Bullet? No one knows. He seemingly came from nowhere with nothing but a taste for mayhem and an army of crazed killers who follow his every command. What king wants seems simple on it face: Chaos. Destruction. A city in flames. But there’s more to the king and his plans for L.A. and what Stark discovers will change Heaven, Earth, and Stark himself forever.

Killer's Kiss

R.L. Stine
Killer s Kiss Book PDF

Author : R.L. Stine
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781442466456

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Killer's Kiss by R.L. Stine Pdf

Fear Street -- where your worst nightmares live... Delia and Karina are always competing. From getting the best grades, to being the most popular, to dating the cutest guys -- they always fight for the top spot. This year, they both want Vincent -- the hottest guy at Shadyside High. Karina's determined to get Vince. She'll do whatever it takes. And if she can't have him, she'll make sure no one else can either.... Including Delia.

City on Fire

Lisa Odham Stokes,Michael Hoover
City on Fire Book PDF

Author : Lisa Odham Stokes,Michael Hoover
Publisher : Verso
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999-09-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1859842038

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City on Fire by Lisa Odham Stokes,Michael Hoover Pdf

Uncertainty about the post-handover era accelerated Hong Kong's race for economic growth, and found expression in cinema's depictions of a city on fire. This book reviews the directors and films that have established Hong Kong's cinema's reputation.

Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema

Lisa Odham Stokes,Rachel Braaten
Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema Book PDF

Author : Lisa Odham Stokes,Rachel Braaten
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781538120620

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Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema by Lisa Odham Stokes,Rachel Braaten Pdf

Hong Kong cinema began attracting international attention in the 1980s. By the early 1990s, Hong Kong had become "Hollywood East" as its film industry rose to first in the world in per capita production, was ranked second to the United States in the number of films it exported, and stood third in the world in the number of films produced per year behind the United States and India. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on directors, producers, writers, actors, films, film companies, genres, and terminology. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hong Kong cinema.

The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-wai

Gary Bettinson
The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar wai Book PDF

Author : Gary Bettinson
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9789888139293

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The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-wai by Gary Bettinson Pdf

The widely acclaimed films of Wong Kar-wai are characterized by their sumptuous yet complex visual and sonic style. This study of Wong’s filmmaking techniques uses a poetics approach to examine how form, music, narration, characterization, genre, and other artistic elements work together to produce certain effects on audiences. Bettinson argues that Wong’s films are permeated by an aesthetic of sensuousness and “disturbance” achieved through techniques such as narrative interruptions, facial masking, opaque cuts, and other complex strategies. The effect is to jolt the viewer out of complete aesthetic absorption. Each of the chapters focuses on a single aspect of Wong’s filmmaking. The book also discusses Wong’s influence on other filmmakers in Hong Kong and around the world. The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-wai will appeal to all who are interested in authorship and aesthetics in film studies, to scholars in Asian studies, media and cultural studies, and to anyone with an interest in Hong Kong cinema in general, and Wong’s films in particular. “In this carefully written study, Gary Bettinson offers a critical assessment not only of the stylistic features of Wong Kar-wai’s films but also of the scholarship that has developed around them. Arguing against the facile culturalism that tends to dominate such scholarship, this book does full justice to Wong’s cinematic methods in a series of impressively well-informed and informative readings.” —Rey Chow, Duke University

Historical Dictionary of Film Noir

Andrew Spicer
Historical Dictionary of Film Noir Book PDF

Author : Andrew Spicer
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0810873788

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Historical Dictionary of Film Noir by Andrew Spicer Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of Film Noir is a comprehensive guide that ranges from 1940 to present day neo-noir. It consists of a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, a filmography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on every aspect of film noir and neo-noir, including key films, personnel (actors, cinematographers, composers, directors, producers, set designers, and writers), themes, issues, influences, visual style, cycles of films (e.g. amnesiac noirs), the representation of the city and gender, other forms (comics/graphic novels, television, and videogames), and noir's presence in world cinema. It is an essential reference work for all those interested in this important cultural phenomenon.

New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies

Rick Baker,Kenneth Miller
New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies Book PDF

Author : Rick Baker,Kenneth Miller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 805 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781648210174

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New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies by Rick Baker,Kenneth Miller Pdf

Extensively revised and expanded, The New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies includes over 670 film reviews, a poster gallery, and a look at the key studios that made Hong Kong cinema so amazing, along with insights into the Hong Kong movie industry written by global superstar Jackie Chan and Hong Kong film stars Cynthia Rothrock, and Vincent Lyn. Rick Baker and Ken Miller have curated a huge selection of reviews of kung fu and swordplay films, gangster flicks, crime dramas, action, horror, fantasy, erotic, and assorted Category III films, sharing their love for these distinctive, kinetic, and sometimes utterly bizarre Hong Kong genre productions with an infectious enthusiasm.

Transnational Stardom

R. Meeuf,R. Raphael
Transnational Stardom Book PDF

Author : R. Meeuf,R. Raphael
Publisher : Springer
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137268280

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Transnational Stardom by R. Meeuf,R. Raphael Pdf

Combining a diverse range of case studies with discussion between leading scholars in star studies and transnational cinema, this book analyzes stars as sites of cross-cultural contestation and the essays in this collection explore how the plasticity of stars helps disparate peoples manage the shifting ideologies of a transnational world.

Hong Kong Neo-Noir

Esther Yau
Hong Kong Neo Noir Book PDF

Author : Esther Yau
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781474412674

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Hong Kong Neo-Noir by Esther Yau Pdf

The first comprehensive collection on the subject of Hong Kong neo-noir cinema, this book examines the way Hong Kong has developed its own unique and culturally specific version of the neo-noir genre, while at the same time drawing on and adapting existing international noir cinemas. With a range of contributions from established and emerging scholars, this book illuminates the origins of Hong Kong neo-noir, its styles and contemporary manifestations, and its connection to mainland China. Case studies include classics such as The Wild Wild Rose (1960) and more recent films like Full Alert (1997) and Exiled (2007), as well as an in-depth look at the careers of iconic figures like Johnnie To and Jackie Chan. By examining at its past and its contemporary development, Hong Kong Neo-Noir also points towards the genre's possible future development.

The Best Horror of the Year

Ellen Datlow
The Best Horror of the Year Book PDF

Author : Ellen Datlow
Publisher : Night Shade Books
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781597806640

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The Best Horror of the Year by Ellen Datlow Pdf

From Ellen Datlow (“the venerable queen of horror anthologies” (New York Times) comes a new entry in the series that has brought you stories from Stephen King and Neil Gaiman comes thrilling stories, the best horror stories available. For more than four decades, Ellen Datlow has been at the center of horror. Bringing you the most frightening and terrifying stories, Datlow always has her finger on the pulse of what horror readers crave. Now, with the thirteenth volume of the series, Datlow is back again to bring you the stories that will keep you up at night. Encompassed in the pages of The Best Horror of the Year have been such illustrious writers as: Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, Stephen Graham Jones, Joyce Carol Oates, Laird Barron, Mira Grant, and many others. With each passing year, science, technology, and the march of time shine light into the craggy corners of the universe, making the fears of an earlier generation seem quaint. But this light creates its own shadows. The Best Horror of the Year chronicles these shifting shadows. It is a catalog of terror, fear, and unpleasantness as articulated by today’s most challenging and exciting writers.

The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 5: Lords of the Sith

Jonathan Wilkins
The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 5 Lords of the Sith Book PDF

Author : Jonathan Wilkins
Publisher : Titan Comics
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781785855993

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The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 5: Lords of the Sith by Jonathan Wilkins Pdf

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri; min-height: 14.0px} “At last we reveal ourselves to the Jedi…” They are the warriors whose thirst for power is matched only by their ruthlessness, but who are the Sith Lords? From the opening moments of A New Hope in which the imposing figure of Darth Vader strode onto the Tantive IV – and into movie history – to Kylo Ren’s memorable debut in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Sith have proved that the bad guys have all the fun. This collection includes interviews with the actors who brought the Sith to life such as Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious), Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker), and Christopher Lee (Count Dooku), along with articles that explore these evil practitioners of the dark side. “Much of the best writing about the Star Wars franchise has appeared in the pages of Star Wars Insider Magazine.” – Manhattan Book Review

East Asian Film Stars

L. Wing-Fai,A. Willis
East Asian Film Stars Book PDF

Author : L. Wing-Fai,A. Willis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137029195

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East Asian Film Stars by L. Wing-Fai,A. Willis Pdf

Many stars from China, Japan and Korea are the most popular and instantly recognizable in the world. East Asian Film Stars brings together some of the world's leading cinema scholars to offer their insights into the work of regional and transnational screen legends, contemporary superstars and mysterious cult personas.