As a fourteen-year-old black boy living in 1940s South Carolina, Linus Bragg should know better than to follow two white girls on bicycles. But something about Sue Ellen and Cindy Lou compels him. Whatever the reason, he follows the girls into the woods. It's the worst mistake he ever makes. When he comes into the clearing, both girls are dead and young Linus is the natural suspect. Forty years later, a nephew of Linus's returns to South Carolina, curious about this dark moment in his family's past. To find the fourth person who visited the clearing that day means re-opening a sinister chapter of the small town's history, which certain men thought had closed forever.
As a fourteen-year-old black boy living in 1940s South Carolina, Linus Bragg should know better than to follow two white girls on bicycles. But something about Sue Ellen and Cindy…
A bestselling sensation in Russia, where it was called "the most significant cultural event of the year", WORD FOR WORD is nothing less than the story of a nation's literary conscience - the history of the twentieth century as seen through the eyes of a single person. A child of the 1920s, Lilianna Lungina was a Russian Jew born to privilege, spending her childhood in Germany, France, and Palestine. But when her parents moved to the USSR when she was thirteen, Lungina became witness to many of the era's greatest upheavals.
Exiled during World War II, dragged to KGB headquarters to report on her cosmopolitan friends, and subjected to her new country's ruthless, systematic anti-Semitism, Lungina nonetheless carved out a remarkable career as a translator who introduced hundreds of thousands of Soviet readers to Knut Hamsun, August Strindberg, and, most famously, Astrid Lindgren.
In the process, she found herself at the very center of Soviet cultural life, meeting and befriending Pasternak, Brodsky, Solzhenitsyn, and many other major figures of the era's literature. Her extraordinary memoir - at once heartfelt and unsentimental - is an unparalleled tribute to a lost world.
A bestselling sensation in Russia, where it was called "the most significant cultural event of the year", WORD FOR WORD is nothing less than the story of a nation's literary…
Film noir is all about style, even more than it is about crime. The poster art from the noir era has a bold look and an iconography all its own. During noir's golden age, studios commissioned these arresting illustrations for even the lowliest "B" thriller. The Art of Noir is the first book to present this striking artwork in a lavishly produced, large-format, full-color volume. The more than 300 dazzling posters and other promotional material range from the classics to rare archive films such as The Devil Thumbs a Ride and Blonde Kiss. With rare offerings from around the world and background information on the illustrators, The Art of Noir is the ultimate companion for movie buffs and collectors, as well as artists and designers.
Film noir is all about style, even more than it is about crime. The poster art from the noir era has a bold look and an iconography all its own. During noir's golden age, studios…
Silver and Ursini trace the development of noir to its origins and documents its borrowings from other visual arts, with chapters covering each of the recurring motifs that define the genre. Stills and background are provided for classics like A TOUCH OF EVIL, THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, and IN A LONELY PLACE. Both an indispensable reference guide and an irresistible treat for film buffs, THE NOIR STYLE is an engaging and informative addition to the literature of film.
A new afterword examines how the tropes of noir continue to be relevant for contemporary filmmakers.
Silver and Ursini trace the development of noir to its origins and documents its borrowings from other visual arts, with chapters covering each of the recurring motifs that define…
"World War Z" is a 2006 apocalyptic horror novel by Max Brooks. It is a follow-up to his 2003 book, The Zombie Survival Guide. Rather than a grand overview or narrative, World War Z is a collection of individual accounts, wherein Brooks plays the role of an agent of the United Nations Postwar Commission ten years after the story's Zombie War. Other passages record a decade-long war against zombies, as experienced by people of various nationalities. The personal accounts also describe the religious, geo-political, and environmental changes that resulted from the Zombie War. A film inspired by the novel premiered in London on June 2, 2013.
"World War Z" is a 2006 apocalyptic horror novel by Max Brooks. It is a follow-up to his 2003 book, The Zombie Survival Guide. Rather than a grand overview or narrative, World War…
Beautiful Fools imagines the relationship between F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald; a lyrical portrayal of an intense romance that ultimately destroyed them. Their standing as one of America’s most debonair couples is tarnished by alcoholism, debt and Zelda’s increasing instability. But they endure, both unaware that Scott’s sudden death will soon end their love story once and for all. As Baz Luhrmann’s new film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, comes to the big screen in Summer 2013, R. Clifton Spargo gives us a touching vision of the Fitzgeralds’ marriage and the man responsible for one of the greatest classics of the 20th century.
Beautiful Fools imagines the relationship between F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald; a lyrical portrayal of an intense romance that ultimately destroyed them. Their standing as one of…
Don't be reckless with your most precious asset - life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing it. The Zombie Survival Guide offers complete protection through proven tips for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones against the living dead.
It is a book that could save your life.
Max Brooks lives in New York City but is ready to move to a more remote and defensible location at a moment's notice. His book World War Z was hailed by fellow zombie expert, Simon Pega, as 'an absolute must have', and is now a major motion pier starring Brad Pitt.
Don't be reckless with your most precious asset - life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing…
In the year 2017 in Russia - exactly 100 years after the revolution - poets and writers are obsolete, class distinctions are stingingly clear, and mischievous spirits intervene in the lives of humans from their home high in the mythical Riphean Mountains. Professor Anfilogov, a wealthy and emotionless man, sets out on an expedition to unearth priceless rubies no one else has been able to locate. His journey reveals ugly truths about man's disregard for nature and the disasters created by insatiable greed. Russian Booker Prize-winning writer Olga Slavnikova stuns with this witty, engaging, and remarkable tale of love, obsession, murder, and the lengths to which people will go to get what they want. Her biting prose is brought to life vividly and faithfully by acclaimed translator Marian Schwartz. With this genre-defying novel, Slavnikova takes up the mantle of Russia's unrivaled literary heritage.
In the year 2017 in Russia - exactly 100 years after the revolution - poets and writers are obsolete, class distinctions are stingingly clear, and mischievous spirits intervene in…
How does anonymity enable free speech-and how is it a threat? "I think anonymity on the Internet has to go away," famously said by Randi Zuckerberg (sister of Mark), has become the policy for some, while the Stop Online Piracy Act mobilized millions to write Congress in protest. Timely and thoroughly researched, Hacking the Future is a comprehensive look at how anonymity influences politics, activism, religion, and art-but the primary focus is, of course, the Internet. Hacktivist collectives like Anonymous and LulzSec and corporations like Facebook and Google are struggling to define their stances on identity enforcement. In the age of social networking, is true anonymity even possible, and if so, is it realistic to attempt to abolish it?
Stryker presents a strong philosophical defense of anonymity and explores some of the toots and organizations relating to this issue, especially as it has evolved with the ubiquity of the Internet. Cogent and compelling, his examination of online identities, both false and real, is an essential read for the new digital age.
How does anonymity enable free speech-and how is it a threat? "I think anonymity on the Internet has to go away," famously said by Randi Zuckerberg (sister of Mark), has become…
A unique book which presents the most recent local, international, controversial, sometimes inward-looking, and unknown contemporary art from Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles.
It began with rumours from China about another pandemic. Then the cases started to multiply and what had looked like the stirrings of a criminal underclass, even the beginnings of a revolution, soon revealed itself to be much, much worse. Faced with a future of mindless, man-eating horror, humanity was forced to accept the logic of world government and face events that tested our sanity and our sense of reality.
Based on extensive interviews with survivors and key players in the 10-year fight-back against the horde, "World War Z" brings the very finest traditions of American journalism to bear on what is surely the most incredible story in the history of civilisation.
Max Brooks lives in New York City but is ready to move to a more remote and defensible location at a moment's notice. His "Zombie Survival Guide" was adopted as a required text by all of the world's basic military training programs during the recent global conflict.
It began with rumours from China about another pandemic. Then the cases started to multiply and what had looked like the stirrings of a criminal underclass, even the beginnings of…
Set in the same terrifying universe as his million-selling World War Z, Closure, Ltd is among the short stories found within this collection. In it, Max interviews the head of a company dedicated to finding emotional closure for survivors of the zombie war by assassinating their former zombie attackers. Written in his trademark style, these tales are a combination of horror, drama, and socio-political commentary.
Set in the same terrifying universe as his million-selling World War Z, Closure, Ltd is among the short stories found within this collection. In it, Max interviews the head of a…
"Daniel Stein, Interpreter" is seen by many as the great Russian novel of our time. Winner of the Russian National Literary Prize and shortlisted for the Russian Booker Novel of the Decade, it tells the story of Daniel Stein, a Polish Jew who narrowly survives the Holocaust by working for the Gestapo as an interpreter. After the war, he converts to Catholicism, becomes a priest, and finally emigrates to Israel. Despite this seemingly far-fetched progression, the life of Daniel Stein is not an invention - he is based on a real person, Oswald Rufeisen, a Carmelite priest. "Daniel Stein, Interpreter" ranges from before World War II to modern times, and from the shtetl to Israel to America. It portrays a life full of amazing contradictions and undaunted faith.
"Daniel Stein, Interpreter" is seen by many as the great Russian novel of our time. Winner of the Russian National Literary Prize and shortlisted for the Russian Booker Novel of…
'Like a great actor on the stage of history,' said Isaiah Berlin of Churchill's oratory in 1940,'he speaks his memorable lines with a large, unhurried and stately utterance.' However stately, Churchill was never pompous. A lover of repartee, he had a profound understanding of human nature and a delightful talent for encapsulating his thoughts in brief. And in the darkest of times, his unerring ear for what to say and how to say it inspired hope, loyalty and affection. Introduced by the distinguished historian and biographer, Robert Blake, this book collects some of Churchill's best words and sayings on subjects as different as war, art, childhood, and himself.
'Like a great actor on the stage of history,' said Isaiah Berlin of Churchill's oratory in 1940,'he speaks his memorable lines with a large, unhurried and stately utterance.'…
This book details how sex was first used to sell industrial hardware, how Orphan Annie still keeps the world on track, and how an Arabian Nights wonderland of mass entertainment and suggestion makes information irrelevant, and sends us to bed at night too dazed to question whether we're happy or not.
This book details how sex was first used to sell industrial hardware, how Orphan Annie still keeps the world on track, and how an Arabian Nights wonderland of mass entertainment…
Drawing from reams of historical data, laboratory experiments, field research, and eyewitness accounts, this comprehensive and illustrated guide is the only book you'll need to face the greatest challenge mankind has ever encountered. Granted, you probably already know that skills such as wilderness survival, leadership, and basic first aid are important when fighting off hordes of the undead. But The Zombie Survival Guide doesn't stop there, teaching you how to: Identify cases of infection by the zombie virus, Solanum, and recognize the hourly progression of symptoms: "Hour 8: Numbing Of Extremities And Infected Area, Increased Fever [103-106 Degrees], Increased Dementia, Loss Of Muscular Coordination"; choose the right weapon: "A Section Of Lead Pipe Will Work For A Single Encounter But Is Too Heavy For Those On The Move"; defend your home: "A Ten-Foot Cinder-Block Wall, Reinforced Wih Steel Rods And Filled With Concrete, Is The Safest Barrier In Both Class 1 And Class 2 Outbreaks"; and much more. Filled with helpful illustrations and a sample "Outbreak Journal" that should be kept on your person at all times, The Zombie Survival Guide is the only guide you will need to survive a most certain pandemic. "Ignorance is the undead's strongest ally, knowledge their deadliest enemy", Brooks writes. "Personal choice, the will to live, must be paramount when the dead begin to rise. The choice is up to you".
Drawing from reams of historical data, laboratory experiments, field research, and eyewitness accounts, this comprehensive and illustrated guide is the only book you'll need to…
Effie Gray, a renowned beauty and socialite, was at the centre of Victorian England's most scandalous love triangle, involving two giants of the art world. Married at nineteen to the much older John Ruskin, the leading art critic of the time, she found herself trapped in a loveless and unconsummated union with a husband who was to claim that 'her person was not formed to excite passion'. Then, on a trip to Scotland during which John Everett Millais, Ruskin's acclaimed protégé, was supposed to paint her husband's portrait, she and Millais fell in love. This was to result in public disgrace, but also in a long and happy second marriage. Suzanne Fagence Cooper has gained exclusive access to Effie's extensive and previously unseen letters and diaries to reveal the reality behind this great Victorian love story. A major critical reassessment of the Victorian art world, the book addresses the careers of Ruskin and Millais from a new angle, with Effie emerging as a key figure in the artistic development of both men. Effie, her sisters and daughters appear in many of Millais most haunting images, embodying Victorian society's fears about female sexuality and freedom. 'The Model Wife' is a compelling portrait of the extraordinary woman behind some of the most beautiful and celebrated pre-Raphaelite paintings.
Effie Gray, a renowned beauty and socialite, was at the centre of Victorian England's most scandalous love triangle, involving two giants of the art world. Married at nineteen to…
Those who don't learn from zombie history are condemned to repeat it... From the Stone Age to the information age, the undead have threatened to engulf the human race. They're coming, and they're hungry. This is the graphic novel the fans demanded: major zombie attacks from the dawn of humanity. On the African savannas, against the legions of ancient Rome, on the high seas with Francis Drake... every civilisation has faced them. Here are the grisly and heroic stories - complete with eye-popping artwork that pulsates with the hideous faces of the undead. Organise before they rise! Scripted by the world's leading zombie authority, Max Brooks, Recorded Attacks reveals how other eras and cultures have dealt with - and survived - the ancient viral plague. By immersing ourselves in past horror we may yet prevail over the coming outbreak in our time.
Those who don't learn from zombie history are condemned to repeat it... From the Stone Age to the information age, the undead have threatened to engulf the human race. They're…
Top 10 Lessons for Surviving a Zombie Attack
1. Organize before they rise!
2. They feel no fear, why should you?
3. Use your head: cut off theirs.
4. Blades don't need reloading.
5. Ideal protection = tight clothes, short hair.
6. Get up the staircase, then destroy it.
7. Get out of the car, get onto the bike.
8. Keep moving, keep low, keep quiet, keep alert!
9. No place is safe, only safer.
10. The zombie may be gone, but the threat lives on.
Don't be carefree and foolish with your most precious asset--life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing it. The Zombie Survival Guide offers complete protection through trusted, proven tips for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones against the living dead. It is a book that can save your life.
Top 10 Lessons for Surviving a Zombie Attack
1. Organize before they rise!
2. They feel no fear, why should you?
3. Use your head: cut off theirs.
4. Blades don't need…
