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Two billion years in the future, humanity finds itself on the verge of extinction. Almost all that remains are lone, surreal monuments; the futuristic, solemn, Brutalist stone slabs erected during the communist era in the former Yugoslav republics, arrestingly photographed in luminous 16mm black-and-white. The filmmaker conjures a world of surreal and phantasmagorical monuments, once intended as symbols of unity and brotherhood, now abandoned beacons...
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In this "brilliantly written" book, the author of Brave New World reflects on his dystopian classic-and its echoes in the real world decades later (Kirkus Reviews).
Written almost thirty years after the publication of Aldous Huxley's groundbreaking dystopian novel, Brave New World Revisited compares the "future" of 1958 with his vision of it from the early 1930s. Touching on subjects as diverse as world population, drugs, subliminal suggestion,...
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As any reader of Jo Walton's Among Others might guess, Walton is both an inveterate reader of SF and fantasy, and a chronic re-reader of books. In 2008, then-new science-fiction mega-site Tor.com asked Walton to blog regularly about her re-reading-about all kinds of older fantasy and SF, ranging from acknowledged classics, to guilty pleasures, to forgotten oddities and gems. These posts have consistently been among the most popular features of Tor.com....
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"UberFacts is one of the Internet's most widely followed and successful Twitter accounts, boasting fun and surprising facts, statistics and graphics about everything from art and science to history and popular culture. Dubbed "the most unimportant things you'll never need to know" Cats Are Capable of Mind Control will anthologize the most shocking, delightful and educational facts and figures. Entertaining, topical or downright bizarre (who would...
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Allí apareció, espada en mano, Conan el cimerio, de pelo negro y mirada taciturna, ladrón, saqueador y asesino, tan desbordante de melancolía como de júbilo, dispuesto a hollar con sus sandalias los engalanados tronos de la Tierra.
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Así se iniciaba «El Fénix en la espada», el relato que dio a conocer al más famoso de los héroes bárbaros. Durante los siguientes cuatro años, Robert E. Howard iría narrando la peripecia...
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Age of Wonders: Exploring the World of Science Fiction gives an insider's view of the strange and wonderful world of science fiction, by one of the most respected editors in the field, David G. Hartwell (1941-2016).
David G. Hartwell edited science fiction and fantasy for over twenty years. In that time, he worked with acclaimed and popular writers such as Robert A. Heinlein, Poul Anderson, Frank Herbert, Roger Zelazny, Robert Silverberg, Gene Wolfe,...
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Winner of Most Popular Romance Category of the 2012 Watty Awards. Annalise is your typical quiet nerd that is content with blending into the background. Tristan is the popular captain of the soccer team that all the girls want to be with. Not to mention, future Alpha of the Monhegan Moonlight Pack. Annalise Foster has been Tristan Evans next door neighbor all her life. Their paths in life never seemed to cross as they are from two totally different...
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From the secret files of Dr. Delphine Cormier, comes this ultimate guide to all of the characters, conspiracies, and shadowy organizations in the smart, innovative BBC America television thriller Orphan Black.
Designed to resemble the classified files and notes of Dr. Delphine Cormier, this in-world compendium chronicles the inner workings of the mysterious people and organizations at the heart of the acclaimed hit television series Orphan Black....
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Unlock the mysteries of science fiction with this guide to the key concepts and definitions. From warp technology and lasers to starships and energy shields, this book provides a clear and accessible reference to the field of science fiction. Written for beginners, it is the perfect resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this rapidly evolving field. With clear explanations, this book is your go-to reference for all things SF....
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In this first general theory for the analysis of popular literary formulas, John G. Cawelti reveals the artistry that underlies the best in formulaic literature. Cawelti discusses such seemingly diverse works as Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Dorothy Sayers's The Nine Tailors, and Owen Wister's The Virginian in the light of his hypotheses about the cultural function of formula literature. He describes the most important artistic characteristics of popular...
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In Dante and the Limits of the Law, Justin Steinberg offers the first comprehensive study of the legal structure essential to Dante's Divine Comedy. Steinberg reveals how Dante imagines an afterlife dominated by sophisticated laws, hierarchical jurisdictions, and rationalized punishments and rewards. He makes the compelling case that Dante deliberately exploits this highly structured legal system to explore the phenomenon of exceptions to it, crucially...
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The full scripts of award-winning Downton Abbey, season two including previously unseen commentary from Julian Fellowes
Opening in 1916, as the First World War rages across Europe, Season Two is the next dramatic installment of the much-loved, award-winning drama. The Crawley family and their servants play their parts on the front line and back at home as their lives are intensified by the strains of war.
The shooting scripts give a fascinating...
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How many planets has the TARDIS visited?
Can you name the Doctor's favorite Gallifreyan bedtime stories?
What's the best way to defeat a Sontaran?
Put your Time Lord knowledge to the test with an extraordinary journey through fifty-five years of Doctor Who.
Now fully updated to take in the Twelfth Doctor's final episode, this unique tour of space and time is packed with facts, figures, and stories from the show's entire run. Peek inside the...
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Mermaids, fish-people, and merfolk have been celebrated in nearly every culture and era of history! With lakes, rivers, and oceans being so critical to our lives, it's no wonder we imagine a world where creatures similar to us live, laugh, and play just beneath the water's surface. This inspirational companion book is designed to encourage you to create thirty-one days of drawings, illustrations, and interpretations of mermaids. Whether your style...
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Esta novela cuenta, con un ritmo trepidante, la historia de un expolicía, que conocemos los lectores como Tío Tombo. A través de los ojos de su sobrino, que a petición de su tío decide contar la historia de las hazañas del personaje, conocemos su particular trayectoria. Tío Tombo fue un policía corrupto que aprovecha en excesos todo el dinero que le quedó de sus negocios turbios y que además tiene estudios de literatura y sigue con devoción...
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Vancrux Seif es un antiguo hechicero, proveniente de una realidad en la que el honor, la magia, los dragones y las batallas a muerte están a la orden del día, pero ahora ha quedado atrapado en un mundo tecnológicamente avanzado, donde tiene pocos aliados y muchos enemigos, y que se encuentra al borde de la destrucción. Una premonición le revela que su vida está en peligro y la única forma de salvarse es guardar sus recuerdos en un artefacto...
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Norman, un scientifique polyvalent, s'efforce de trouver toutes les solutions possibles pour guérir sa petite amie. Malgré de nombreux échecs, il décide d'utiliser son dernier recours : voyager dans le futur afin de trouver le remède tant recherché. Cependant, ce qu'il découvre sur les êtres humains du futur complique sa mission.
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Après avoir eu une vision de l'avenir de l'humanité, Homo Bovis s'est lancé dans...
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No adoramos a Lupin por burlar a los opulentos, sino por hacerlo con garbo y gracia. Es noble y encantador, caballeroso, delicado y tan simpático que todo lo que hace parece correcto, y que, a pesar de nosotros mismos, con frecuencia nos sorprendemos deseándole el éxito a sus empeños. Este volumen presenta la colección inicial de relatos, protagonizada por el caballero ladrón, con una destacada traducción, ornamentada con ilustraciones clásicas...
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"¡El clásico de las antologías de mitos y leyendas colombianas, ahora en tapa dura!
En esta completa colección revisada y ampliada de tradición oral, encontrarás los relatos de la Llorona, el Mohán, el Patetarro, entre muchos otros, narrados a través de la pluma del escritor Fabio Silva.
También podrás leer una juiciosa introducción, actualizada para esta edición totalmente reilustrada, en la que podrás saber más acerca de los mitos...
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Embark on an enlightening journey through the fascinating realm of materials in this comprehensive guide designed for science fiction authors and enthusiastic readers alike. "Ian Talks Materials for Sci-Fi A-Z" by Ian Eress unpacks the complex world of materials, empowering novices to comprehend and skillfully use these concepts to craft riveting, scientifically plausible narratives. In this book, you will discover: An A-Z overview of fundamental...
