Rise Rise Dark Horses Of American Noir

Author : Ventana
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491708101

Get Book

Rise, Rise, Dark Horses of American Noir by Ventana Pdf

Recently drummed out of a prestigious local university and its forensic research laboratory for blowing the whistle on pillars of the community, Dr. Cornell Westerly is a promising forensic scientist with a brand-new diploma and a California license plate. He’s an apprentice crime scene investigator in need of a steady job to pay the rent. Westerly, an expert in DNA analysis, finds that opportunity with Detective Dash Brogan of the Los Angeles Police Department, a man steeped in the hard-boiled, old-school police procedurals of bygone times. Together, they take on some of the city’s most heinous crimes, including Westerly’s first gruesome case involving eight hanging children. Rise, Rise, Dark Horses of American Noir follows this young, fresh-out-of-college protégé as he braves the notorious mean streets of the City of Angels in search of redemption, love, and forensic truth. In blending the innocence of youth with the verve, grit, and pluck of the classic crime novel, author Konrad Ventana pays homage to the dark horses of Chandler, Hammett, Woolrich, and Spillane while exploring the depths of human depravity.

Author : Otto Penzler,James Ellroy
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780547577449

Get Book

The Best American Noir of the Century by Otto Penzler,James Ellroy Pdf

A treasure trove of a hundred years' worth of the finest noir writing selected by James Ellroy

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-18
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780756675103

Get Book

Opus Vino by DK Pdf

The techniques and research that have led the world's winemaking revolution have been transported around the globe, pushing boundaries in every region. An expansive new reference is needed to embrace these changes. Opus Vino provides greater coverage and a more up-to-date approach to the wine world than any other illustrated wine book. Use it as an encyclopedia to look up wine-producing regions, appellations, wineries, and producers; as an atlas to find places of interest; and as a travel guide to plan winery tours. Opus Vino takes a new look at the new world of wine from a new generation of wine writers. It takes wine publishing to new heights, and gives both professionals and amateur enthusiasts a wine reference fit for the 21st century.

Author : Geoff Mayer
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780810867697

Get Book

Historical Dictionary of Crime Films by Geoff Mayer Pdf

The crime film genre consists of detective films, gangster films, suspense thrillers, film noir, and caper films and is produced throughout the world. Crime film was there at the birth of cinema, and it has accompanied cinema over more than a century of history, passing from silent films to talkies, from black-and-white to color. The genre includes such classics as The Maltese Falcon, The Godfather, Gaslight, The French Connection, and Serpico, as well as more recent successes like Seven, Drive, and L.A. Confidential. The Historical Dictionary of Crime Films covers the history of this genre through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on key films, directors, performers, and studios. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about crime cinema. -- from Amazon.com.

Author : M. Keith Booker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313357473

Get Book

Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels [2 volumes] by M. Keith Booker Pdf

The most comprehensive reference ever compiled about the rich and enduring genre of comic books and graphic novels, from their emergence in the 1930s to their late-century breakout into the mainstream. At a time when graphic novels have expanded beyond their fan cults to become mainstream bestsellers and sources for Hollywood entertainment, Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels serves as an exhaustive exploration of the genre's history, its landmark creators and creations, and its profound influence on American life and culture. Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels focuses on English-language comics—plus a small selection of influential Japanese and European works available in English—with special emphasis on the new graphic novel format that emerged in the 1970s. Entries cover influential comic artists and writers such as Will Eisner, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison, major genres and themes, and specific characters, comic book imprints, and landmark titles, including the pulp noir 100 Bullets, the post-apocalyptic Y: The Last Man, the revisionist superhero drama, Identity Crisis, and more. Key franchises such as Superman and Batman are the center of a constellation of related entries that include graphic novels and other imprints featuring the same characters or material.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2132 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005605253

Get Book

Books in Print by Anonim Pdf

Author : Randy Duncan,Matthew J. Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 947 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313399244

Get Book

Icons of the American Comic Book [2 volumes] by Randy Duncan,Matthew J. Smith Pdf

This book explores how the heroes and villains of popular comic books—and the creators of these icons of our culture—reflect the American experience out of which they sprang, and how they have achieved relevance by adapting to, and perhaps influencing, the evolving American character. Multiple generations have thrilled to the exploits of the heroes and villains of American comic books. These imaginary characters permeate our culture—even Americans who have never read a comic book grasp what the most well-known examples represent. But these comic book characters, and their creators, do more than simply thrill: they make us consider who we are and who we aspire to be. Icons of the American Comic Book: From Captain America to Wonder Woman contains 100 entries that provide historical background, explore the impact of the comic-book character on American culture, and summarize what is iconic about the subject of the entry. Each entry also lists essential works, suggests further readings, and contains at least one sidebar that provides entertaining and often quirky insight not covered in the main entry. This two-volume work examines fascinating subjects, such as how the superhero concept embodied the essence of American culture in the 1930s; and the ways in which comic book icons have evolved to reflect changing circumstances, values, and attitudes regarding cultural diversity. The book's coverage extends beyond just characters, as it also includes entries devoted to creators, publishers, titles, and even comic book related phenomena that have had enduring significance.

Author : Francesco Francavilla
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781621158103

Get Book

The Black Beetle Volume 1: No Way Out by Francesco Francavilla Pdf

After witnessing an explosion that decimates the city’s organized crime community, killing dozens, the Black Beetle—Colt City’s sleuthing sentinel—is on the hunt for answers and justice!

Author : Frank Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1878574590

Get Book

Sin City by Frank Miller Pdf

Psychopathic hard man, Marvin, is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the murderer of his lover, Goldie, and the police. As he teams up with Goldie's twin sister and friends, he finds himself taking on the corrupt authorities and the influential man behind it all - Cardinal Rock.--Amazon.com.

Author : Frank Miller
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781506708829

Get Book

Xerxes: The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of Alexander by Frank Miller Pdf

This historical epic, set in the world of 300, tells of the upsurge and decline of the Persian King's empire, and the ascent of the Grecian realm through Alexander. Written and illustrated by comics luminary and legend, Frank Miller (Sin City, The Dark Knight, 300), and colored by Alex Sinclair (Batman: The Dark Knight III: The Master Race), this companion to Miller's epic masterpiece, 300, brings the historical story of Xerxes to the graphic novel audience with grit and visual style! The ongoing Greek rebellion against Persian tyranny reaches a turning point after the destruction of the city of Sardis and the later battle of Marathon: on a military campaign to vanquish the city of Athens and silence the Greeks once and for all, Xerxes, Persian Prince, watches as his father, King Darius, falls in battle . . . The mantle of king is passed and while his newly-inherited fleet retreats toward home, Xerxes' hatred is cemented toward Athens--and his incentive to build the Persian empire is fueled. Xerxes becomes the king of all countries--the king of Persia, ruler of Zion, and Pharoah of Egypt--and his empire is unlike any the world has ever seen, until . . . The mantle is again passed, the god king dies and Darius III continues as the king of all. But then, from the west, a tiger force strikes in Asia Minor and is on a course for collision with Persian forces. This will be the beginning of the end for Persia and the launch of Alexander the Great's rise to power!

Author : John T. Matthews
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781118661635

Get Book

A Companion to the Modern American Novel, 1900 - 1950 by John T. Matthews Pdf

This cutting-edge Companion is a comprehensive resource for the study of the modern American novel. Published at a time when literary modernism is being thoroughly reassessed, it reflects current investigations into the origins and character of the movement as a whole. Brings together 28 original essays from leading scholars Allows readers to orient individual works and authors in their principal cultural and social contexts Contributes to efforts to recover minority voices, such as those of African American novelists, and popular subgenres, such as detective fiction Directs students to major relevant scholarship for further inquiry Suggests the many ways that “modern”, “American” and “fiction” carry new meanings in the twenty-first century

Author : Philip Kerr
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 852 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0140231706

Get Book

Berlin Noir by Philip Kerr Pdf

Now in one volume—the first three novels in Philip Kerr’s New York Times bestselling historical mystery series starring hard-boiled detective Bernie Gunther... “A Chandleresque knight errant caught in insane historical surroundings. Bernie walks down streets so mean that nobody can stay alive and remain truly clean.”—John Powers, Fresh Air (NPR) Ex-policeman Bernie Gunther thought he'd seen everything on the streets of 1930s Berlin. But then he went freelance, and each case he tackled sucked him further into the grisly excesses of Nazi subculture. And even after the war, amidst the decayed, imperial splendour of Vienna, Bernie uncovered a legacy that made the wartime atrocities look lily-white in comparison... This collection includes: MARCH VIOLETS THE PALE CRIMINAL A GERMAN REQUIEM

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2200 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105210120411

Get Book

The Publishers' Trade List Annual by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1852 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105012261991

Get Book

Books in Print Supplement by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marion Harry Spielmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015020130368

Get Book

The Magazine of Art by Marion Harry Spielmann Pdf