Villains

Author : Lynnette Porter
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786457953

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Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains and Modern Monsters by Lynnette Porter Pdf

The heroes, villains, and monsters portrayed in such popular science fiction television series as Heroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Doctor Who, and Torchwood, as well as Joss Whedon’s many series, illustrate a shift from traditional, clearly defined characterizations toward much murkier definitions. Traditional heroes give way to “gray” heroes who must become more like the villains or monsters they face if they are going to successfully save society. This book examines the ambiguous heroes and villains, focusing on these characters’ different perspectives on morality and their roles within society. Appendices include production details for each series, descriptions and summaries of pivotal episodes, and a list of selected texts for classroom use. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Author : Juliet John
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0199261377

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Dickens's Villains by Juliet John Pdf

This study argues that Dickens' villains embody the crucial fusion between the deviant and theatrical aspects of his writing.

Author : Richard Perilly
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781445716978

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Villains by Richard Perilly Pdf

The greatest gangster story ever: it goes all over what's gone before! 'When a man gets to a certain age, he looks back over his life and regrets things he's done. I don't regret anything I've done - not a fucking thing... and I've done some evil things.'

Author : Luke Seaber
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004399341

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Villains and Heroes, or Villains as Heroes? Essays on the Relationship between Villainy and Evil by Luke Seaber Pdf

What constitutes a villain? How does villainy differ from evil? Do villains created for children's fiction differ from those created for adults? The villains considered in this volume come from an eclectic range of sources - from comic books to film and from novels to television serials - and a broad selection of times and places. Villains continue to raise troubling questions about the role of narrative in both fiction and real life.

Author : Max Brallier,Joshua Pruett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593526804

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The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains! by Max Brallier,Joshua Pruett Pdf

From worldwide phenomenon Max Brallier comes a spin-off series based on the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Last Kids on Earth! Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk face their biggest challenge yet: creating the sequel to their hit graphic novel! And like all sequels, it must be BIGGER, BETTER, and PACKED WITH EVEN MORE NEAT STUFF! While the kids get to work, their superhero alter-egos make a startling discovery: supervillains do not come up with their own evil plans! The shocking truth? Every supervillain scheme comes from the mind of a single, mysterious bad guy. Now, Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk’s BIGGEST SEQUEL IN HISTORY has our superheroes in a mad-dash, puzzle-filled race across Apocalyptia to stop the BIGGEST EVIL PLAN IN HISTORY!

Author : Frances Lee
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448864492

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Drawing the Villains in Your Graphic Novel by Frances Lee Pdf

A hero is only as good as his arch nemesis, and no graphic novel is complete without an evil villain. Using this wonderful guide, readers and aspiring artists will learn the steps to creating the perfect antagonist. Easy-to-follow instructions take readers through the steps of designing their ideal evil mastermind.

Author : Ben Dunn,David Hutchison,Chris Allen
Publisher : Antarctic Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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How to Draw Super Powered Villains TPB by Ben Dunn,David Hutchison,Chris Allen Pdf

Got the itch to conquer the comics world with your depictions of villains, fiends, mad scientists and more? Out for vengeance against those who dare claim you couldn't draw a super-villain if you were being held at laser-point? Well, you'll show them! Ben Dunn (Marvel Mangaverse, DC, Image) and his partners in crime show you how to take the comics world by storm with a slew of schemes-that is, lessons on the basics and intricacies of bringing out the best (worst?) in your bad guys.

Author : Sacha Black
Publisher : Atlas Black Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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13 Steps To Evil: How To Craft A Superbad Villain by Sacha Black Pdf

Your hero is not the most important character in your book. Your villain is. Are you fed up of drowning in two-dimensional villains? Frustrated with creating clichés? And failing to get your reader to root for your villain? In 13 Steps to Evil, you’ll discover: + How to develop a villain’s mindset + A step-by-step guide to creating your villain from the ground up + Why getting to the core of a villain’s personality is essential to make them credible + What pitfalls and clichés to avoid as well as the tropes your story needs Finally, there is a comprehensive writing guide to help you create superbad villains. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned writer, this book will help power up your bad guy and give them that extra edge. These lessons will help you master and control your villainous minions, navigate and gain the perfect balance of good and evil, as well as strengthening your villain to give your story the tension and punch it needs. If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.

Author : Abigail G. Scheg,Tamara Girardi
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476667690

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Hero or Villain? by Abigail G. Scheg,Tamara Girardi Pdf

One dimensional television characters are a thing of the past--today's popular shows feature intricate storylines and well developed characters. From the brooding Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries to the tough-minded Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead, protagonists are not categorically good, antagonists often have relatable good sides, and heroes may act as antiheroes from one episode to the next. This collection of new essays examines the complex characters in Orange Is the New Black, Homeland, Key & Peele, Oz, Empire, Breaking Bad, House, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Author : James Robert Bashore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89006103204

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The Villains in the Major Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry James by James Robert Bashore Pdf

Author : George Francis Train
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Presidents
ISBN : HARVARD:HX4YX6

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The People's Candidate for President, 1872, George Francis Train by George Francis Train Pdf

Author : Joseph Polsue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Cornwall (England : County)
ISBN : UCAL:B2928600

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A Complete Parochial History of the County of Cornwall by Joseph Polsue Pdf

Author : Paul Vinogradoff
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4057664622709

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Villainage in England by Paul Vinogradoff Pdf

'Villainage in England' is a history book written by Paul Vinogradoff. According to the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, published in 1911, Vinogradoff's book was "perhaps the most important book written on the peasantry of the feudal age and the village community in England; it can only be compared for value with FW Maitland's Domesday Book and Beyond. In masterly fashion Vinogradoff here shows that the villein of Norman times was the direct descendant of the Anglo-Saxon freeman, and that the typical Anglo-Saxon settlement was a free community, not a manor, the position of the freeman having steadily deteriorated in the centuries just around the Norman Conquest. The status of the villein and the conditions of the manor in the 12th and 13th centuries are set forth with a legal precision and a wealth of detail which shows its author, not only as a very capable historian, but also as a brilliant and learned jurist."

Author : R. Barton Palmer,Homer B. Pettey,Steven M. Sanders
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781438463865

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Hitchcock's Moral Gaze by R. Barton Palmer,Homer B. Pettey,Steven M. Sanders Pdf

Offers new and compelling perspectives on the deeply moral nature of Hitchcock’s films. In his essays and interviews, Alfred Hitchcock was guarded about substantive matters of morality, preferring instead to focus on discussions of technique. That has not, however, discouraged scholars and critics from trying to work out what his films imply about such moral matters as honesty, fidelity, jealousy, courage, love, and loyalty. Through discussions and analyses of such films as Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, and Frenzy, the contributors to this book strive to throw light on the way Hitchcock depicts a moral—if not amoral or immoral—world. Drawing on perspectives from film studies, philosophy, literature, and other disciplines, they offer new and compelling interpretations of the filmmaker’s moral gaze and the inflection point it provides for modern cinema. R. Barton Palmer is Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature at Clemson University. His previous books include Invented Lives, Imagined Communities: The Biopic and American National Identity (coedited with William H. Epstein) and Hitchcock at the Source: The Auteur as Adaptor (coedited with David Boyd), both also published by SUNY Press. Homer B. Pettey is Professor of Film and Literature at the University of Arizona. His previous books include Film Noir and International Noir, both coedited with R. Barton Palmer. Steven M. Sanders is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Bridgewater State University. He is the author or editor of many books, including The Philosophy of Michael Mann (coedited with Aeon J. Skoble and R. Barton Palmer) and The Philosophy of Steven Soderbergh (coedited with R. Barton Palmer).

Author : Neil Zawacki
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781452110394

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How to Be a Villain by Neil Zawacki Pdf

Jumpstart your evil enterprise with this deviously clever step-by-step guide to joining the forces of darkness. Villains may never win, but they sure have more fun. Who doesn’t want to hatch a master plan for world domination or set up an evil hideout? In How to Be a Villain, Neil Zawacki answers all the most urgent questions: Should I go with a black or red theme? Do I invest in an army of winged monkeys or ninja warriors? And should I learn to play the pipe organ or just get a weird cat? Whether readers choose to pursue a career as a Criminal Mastermind, Mad Scientist, Corporate Bastard, or just a Wanna-be Evil Genius, they are sure to find plenty of tips for getting started. Cheaper than attending the annual Bad Guy Conference and way more fun than being good, How to Be a Villain is guaranteed to elicit deep-throated evil laughs across the land.