Gargoyles

Author : Andrew Davidson
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307371638

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The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson Pdf

An extraordinary debut novel of love that survives the fires of hell and transcends the boundaries of time. On a burn ward, a man lies between living and dying, so disfigured that no one from his past life would even recognize him. His only comfort comes from imagining various inventive ways to end his misery. Then a woman named Marianne Engel walks into his hospital room, a wild-haired, schizophrenic sculptress on the lam from the psych ward upstairs, who insists that she knows him – that she has known him, in fact, for seven hundred years. She remembers vividly when they met, in another hospital ward at a convent in medieval Germany, when she was a nun and he was a wounded mercenary left to die. If he has forgotten this, he is not to worry: she will prove it to him. And so Marianne Engel begins to tell him their story, carving away his disbelief and slowly drawing him into the orbit and power of a word he'd never uttered: love.

Author : Michael Camille
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780226092461

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The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame by Michael Camille Pdf

Most of the seven million people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris each year probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the nineteenth century. The first comprehensive history of these world-famous monsters, The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame argues that they transformed the iconic thirteenth-century cathedral into a modern monument. Michael Camille begins his long-awaited study by recounting architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc’s ambitious restoration of the structure from 1843 to 1864, when the gargoyles were designed, sculpted by the little-known Victor Pyanet, and installed. These gargoyles, Camille contends, were not mere avatars of the Middle Ages, but rather fresh creations—symbolizing an imagined past—whose modernity lay precisely in their nostalgia. He goes on to map the critical reception and many-layered afterlives of these chimeras, notably in the works of such artists and writers as Charles Méryon, Victor Hugo, and photographer Henri Le Secq. Tracing their eventual evolution into icons of high kitsch, Camille ultimately locates the gargoyles’ place in the twentieth-century imagination, exploring interpretations by everyone from Winslow Homer to the Walt Disney Company. Lavishly illustrated with more than three hundred images of its monumental yet whimsical subjects, The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame is a must-read for historians of art and architecture and anyone whose imagination has been sparked by the lovable monsters gazing out over Paris from one of the world’s most renowned vantage points.

Author : Gregory David Weisman
Publisher : SLG Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-02-05
Category : Gargoyles (Fictitious characters)
ISBN : 1593620969

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Clan Building by Gregory David Weisman Pdf

"Based on the hit animated Disney series"--Cover.

Author : Eve Bunting
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0395968879

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Night of the Gargoyles by Eve Bunting Pdf

'Night of the Gargoyles' is a spooky picture book about creepy, mocking and swooping gargoyles.

Author : Dav Pilkey
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338095586

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God Bless the Gargoyles by Dav Pilkey Pdf

Gargoyles have been feared and misunderstood for centuries, but now Caldecott Honor artist Dav Pilkey tells the real story of these gentle stone creatures come to life. Behind their cold, stone faces, gargoyles have warm, loving souls -- yet most people don't look deeply enough to notice. Angels can see the good inside them, though, and tonight the angels will sweep down to take their silent, stone friends on a magical journey, hand in hand.Caldecott Honor artist Dav Pilkey's lyrical tale of these gentle stone creatures come to life is a reminder that everyone -- from the grievers to the dreamers to the believers -- is worthy of love.

Author : Darlene Trew Crist
Publisher : Clarkson Potter Publishers
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111971458

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American Gargoyles by Darlene Trew Crist Pdf

American Gargoyles: Spirits in Stoneis the first pictorial essay on the many gargoyles found in the United States, featuring unique stories and breathtaking full-color photographs of these monstrous but delightful angels with a sense of humor. A number of books have showcased the medieval gargoyles of Europe, but never before has one been devoted to the thousands of gargoyles that peer down from American buildings. Lewd or ferocious, holy or humorous, these astonishing carvings are distinguished by fine artistry, vivid imagination, and spiritual mystery. American Gargoylesputs us face-to-face with the winged griffins, fallen angels, and damned souls of Washington's National Cathedral, as well as those adorning the Woolworth Building and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, Tribune Tower in Chicago, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and many other buildings. Robert Llewellyn's glorious photographs reveal the craftsmanship of the artisans and sculptors who created these works. With Darlene Trew Crist's fascinating explanations of the varieties of gargoyles, stories about their history and creation, and extensive resource information, including websites,American Gargoylesmakes a convincing case for looking up as we walk down the streets of America's cities.

Author : Susan Pesznecker
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781601639783

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Gargoyles by Susan Pesznecker Pdf

Gargoyles takes you on a journey into a mysterious world, through bestiaries and traveling menageries, past grotesques and chimeras, through medieval cities and guilds and into huge stone buildings. Gargoyles are an embodiment of form and function—serving a clear architectural purpose but, also, symbolically important. Whether warding off evil, frightening away fear or showcasing human foibles, when a gargoyle was placed on a building, people noticed. The book delves into historic models of arcane craftsmanship and architecture, considering the reasons for gargoyles coming into being and hearing the legends of the gargoyle, both mythic and modern. It, also, covers the emergence of stone creatures into popular culture. For modern magick users, Gargoyles explores the role of the gargoyle in magickal practice, including gargoyle use in elemental correspondences, stone magick, protection, warding, egregores, talismans, animal associations, ritual and spell work.

Author : Denis-Pierre Filippi
Publisher : BiG
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1643376853

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Gregory and the Gargoyles Vol.1 by Denis-Pierre Filippi Pdf

The fantasy adventure trilogy of a young boy’s travels through a long-forgotten world where magic still rules. Young Gregory grows unhappy and restless when his father moves the entire family into an old family home in a new neighborhood. While awake in his bed, a glimmer from the floor attracts Gregory’s attention. He discovers a medallion on which there is a drawing of the great church that sits opposite his new residence. Bullied for being new, and ignored at home, Gregory decides to explore the church and the giant stone statue that rests atop of it. During his visit, the medallion begins to shine intensely and, with a flash, Gregory is hurled back to the 17th century, where gargoyles, sorcerers and magical beings live in harmony and magic.

Author : A. Raguenet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-17
Category : Design
ISBN : 0486470164

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Gargoyles and Grotesques by A. Raguenet Pdf

Enter a mysterious world of fantasy, beauty, and horror with this historic collection of architectural details from centuries-old structures — gargoyles, busts, cartouches, pedestals, more. Bonus CD-ROM includes all images from the book.

Author : Rebecca Chastain
Publisher : Mind Your Muse Books
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780990603184

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Secret of the Gargoyles by Rebecca Chastain Pdf

I place the lives of all gargoyles into your hands with what I am about to tell you… "I’ve loved every minute of this series" (Feeling Fictional ★★★★★) In her brief career as a gargoyle healer, Mika Stillwater has faced some daunting challenges, but none have stumped her—until now. A strange sickness infects a handful of gargoyles in Terra Haven, rendering them comatose and paralyzed. Worse, the cure she seeks is shrouded in the gargoyles’ mysterious culture and the secret they guard with their lives. Gaining the gargoyles’ trust is only the first step. To save the sick gargoyles, Mika must embark on a perilous mission into the heart of deadly wild magic to a place no human has ever survived... The captivating third installment of the Gargoyle Guardian Chronicles series, Secret of the Gargoyles will charm readers of all ages, especially those who love extraordinary magic and endearing gargoyles. Grab your copy to start reading today! *Special Bonus: Unlock a free novella featuring Mika, Marcus, and Oliver in a brand-new adventure! See the end of the book for details.* NOVELS OF TERRA HAVEN GARGOYLES GUARDIAN CHRONICLES Magic of the Gargoyles Curse of the Gargoyles Secret of the Gargoyles Lured (newsletter exclusive) Flight of the Gargoyles TERRA HAVEN CHRONICLES Deadlines & Dryads (a prequel) Leads & Lynxes Headlines & Hydras Muckrakers & Minotaurs TERRA HAVEN HOLIDAY CHRONICLES Magic by Starlight (Books 1-3)

Author : Rebecca Chastain
Publisher : Mind Your Muse Books
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780990603115

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Magic of the Gargoyles by Rebecca Chastain Pdf

To help a baby gargoyle, Mika will risk everything... "I freaking love this book! ...All I can say is I think you should read this." (Happy Tails and Tales ★★★★★) Mika Stillwater is a midlevel earth elemental with ambitions of becoming a quartz artisan, and her hard work is starting to get noticed. But when a panicked baby gargoyle bursts into her studio, insisting Mika is the only person she'll trust with her desperate mission, Mika's carefully constructed five-year plan is shattered. Swept into the gritty criminal underworld of Terra Haven, Mika must jeopardize everything she's worked so hard for to save the baby gargoyle from the machinations of a monster—and to stay alive... From the imaginative mind of USA Today bestselling fantasy author Rebecca Chastain, Magic of the Gargoyles is a spellbinding adventure set in a world full of elemental magic and adorable gargoyles that is sure to enchant young adult and adult readers alike. Grab your copy to start Mika's exciting adventure today! NOVELS OF TERRA HAVEN GARGOYLES GUARDIAN CHRONICLES Magic of the Gargoyles Curse of the Gargoyles Secret of the Gargoyles Lured (newsletter exclusive) Flight of the Gargoyles TERRA HAVEN CHRONICLES Deadlines & Dryads Leads & Lynxes Headlines & Hydras Muckrakers & Minotaurs

Author : RaShelle Workman
Publisher : Polished Pen Press Corporation
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-26
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9798618630146

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Vampires & Gargoyles by RaShelle Workman Pdf

Be careful what you wish for… After meeting a genie named Laeddin, he promised to grant me three wishes. Since I made my first wish, the world has fallen into chaos. Akuma rage across the land, killing without remorse. Laeddin thinks if we find all the pieces to a crown created by elves thousands of years ago, I can defeat the evil determined to rule over the Earth. I’m not sure. But I’ll do anything to fix what I’ve broken. The first piece of the crown is located in Connecticut. The second in the gargoyle realm. In both places, I have to fight the demons inside of me as well as those desperate to stop me. Thankfully I have friends to help, including the half dragon, Troy, and even Christopher, the Hunter. Wish me luck!

Author : Jack Kurtz
Publisher : Baker's Plays
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Christmas plays
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Gargoyles, Plastic Balls, and Soup by Jack Kurtz Pdf

Author : Morgan R. Bramlet
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781469180625

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War of the Gargoyles, Book One: Rebirth by Morgan R. Bramlet Pdf

They have been absent from our world for 500 years Now the gargoyles have returned. Returning from a summer archeological expedition in the Yuctan, Berkeley University professor, Adam Landis, and a group of his students stop off in a small Arizona desert town. None of them can imagine the terror that awaits. When one of the students goes missing, it leads to the discovery of a species long believed to be only myth and legend. Now a handful of townspeople must battle these creatures and destroy the colony, before tens of thousands of eggs hatch and an army of gargoyles spreads across the country and around the world.

Author : Jo Ellen Bogart
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781773063454

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Anthony and the Gargoyle by Jo Ellen Bogart Pdf

A boy befriends a baby gargoyle in this magical wordless story in graphic-novel style from award-winning creators Jo Ellen Bogart and Maja Kastelic. Anthony’s house is full of family photos — of his parents’ trip to Paris, his great aunt, and Anthony himself as a toddler, holding his favorite rock. When Anthony wakes up one morning, he sees that his “rock” has cracked open — it’s hollow inside. He doesn’t see the little face peering out from the closet. Later, he discovers the newly hatched creature and they become friends. Anthony asks his mother about the rock, and she shows him a photo album of a trip to Paris. Anthony sees that his friend resembles the gargoyles at Notre-Dame cathedral. Back in his room, he shows the photos to the baby gargoyle who looks at them with longing. News arrives that Anthony’s great aunt is in hospital. The family travel to Paris to visit, and Anthony secretly brings the baby gargoyle. When the family have a chance to climb Notre-Dame’s tower, Anthony and his friend wander from one gargoyle to the next ... until the baby gargoyle sees one that looks just like him. A bittersweet story of true friendship and letting go. Key Text Features comic comic strips Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.