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| Author | : Stephen King |
| Publsiher | : Viking |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| Genre | : Architectural photography |
| ISBN | : |
| Rating | : 4./5 ( downloads) |
100 duotone and 24 full-color photographs of gargoyles with an introduction by Stephen King.
| Author | : Stephen King |
| Publsiher | : |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| Genre | : Architectural photography |
| ISBN | : 9780941676113 |
| Rating | : 4.9/5 (416 downloads) |
| Author | : Lorna Piatti-Farnell |
| Publsiher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 238 |
| Release | : 2015-04-24 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1317609026 |
| Rating | : 4.6/5 (9 downloads) |
This book brings together a carefully selected range of contemporary disciplinary approaches to new areas of Gothic inquiry. Moving beyond the representational and historically based aspects of literature and film that have dominated Gothic studies, this volume both acknowledges the contemporary diversification of Gothic scholarship and maps its changing and mutating incarnations. Drawing strength from their fascinating diversity, and points of correlation, the varied perspectives and subject areas cohere around a number of core themes — of re-evaluation, discovery, and convergence — to reveal emerging trends and new directions in Gothic scholarship. Visiting fascinating areas including the Gothic and digital realities, uncanny food experiences, representations of death and the public media, Gothic creatures and their popular legacies, new approaches to contemporary Gothic literature, and re-evaluations of the Gothic mode through regional narratives, essays reveal many patterns and intersecting approaches, forcefully testifying to the multifaceted, although lucidly coherent, nature of Gothic studies in the 21st Century. The multiple disciplines represented — from digital inquiry to food studies, from fine art to dramaturgy — engage with the Gothic in order to offer new definitions and methodological approaches to Gothic scholarship. The interdisciplinary, transnational focus of this volume provides exciting new insights into, and expanded and revitalised definitions of, the Gothic and its related fields.
| Author | : John C. Tibbetts |
| Publsiher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2021-10-18 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1476643970 |
| Rating | : 4.6/5 (439 downloads) |
This is a critical study of the great British man of letters G.K. Chesterton, devoted to the novels, stories and essays that explore the darker fringes of his wild imagination. "Everything is different in the dark," wrote Chesterton; "perhaps you don't know how terrible a truth that is." Chesterton's use of the theme of "gargoyles" provides the thematic structure of the book. It covers the detective stories of Father Brown and others, the locked rooms and miracle crimes in his writing, his status as a science fiction writer, and the riddles and paradoxes of three works--Job, The Man Who Was Thursday, and the play The Surprise. This volume also includes an interlude about Chesterton and Jorge Luis Borges and a robust appendix including interviews about the formation of Ignatius Press's Collected Chesterton.
| Author | : Stephen R. Wilk |
| Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2000-07-20 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9780198028826 |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (98 downloads) |
Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. The use of the gorgoneion, the Face of the Gorgon, on shields and on roofing tiles is examined in light of parallels from around the world, and a unique interpretation of the reality behind the gorgoneion is suggested. Finally, the history of the Gorgon since tlassical times is explored, culminating in the modern use of Medusa as a symbol of Female Rage and Female Creativity.
| Author | : |
| Publsiher | : Heritage Capital Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781599672595 |
| Rating | : 4.5/5 (996 downloads) |
| Author | : Michael Gray Baughan |
| Publsiher | : Infobase Learning |
| Total Pages | : 111 |
| Release | : 2013-11 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1438147783 |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (477 downloads) |
Stephen King began writing and submitting stories for publication as a young teenager. It wasn't until 1973 when he was 26 years old, however, that his first novel, ;Carrie, was accepted by a publisher.
| Author | : Tony Magistrale |
| Publsiher | : Wildside Press LLC |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 1998-01-01 |
| Genre | : Horror tales, American |
| ISBN | : 9781557421333 |
| Rating | : 4.5/5 (574 downloads) |
A survey of criticism on King's book and Kubrick's film adaptation "The Shining."
| Author | : Kris Hirschmann |
| Publsiher | : Capstone |
| Total Pages | : 80 |
| Release | : 2011-08 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 160152319X |
| Rating | : 4.5/5 (231 downloads) |
In the Greek mythological pantheon, the Gorgon Medusa stands a head above all others in her power to terrify. This book gives readers a close-up look at this snake-haired horror. Starting with details about Medusa's history, physical features, and supernatural powers, the text continues with a retelling of the classic myth of Perseus. It then takes a look at some of Medusa's other manifestations in classic art and literature as well as her role in modern pop culture. From fable to film, sculpture to song, the Gorgon continues to work her ancient magic on modern audiences.
| Author | : Chairman of Chime the European Foundation for Chinese Music Research Leverhulme Research Fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies Stephen Jones |
| Publsiher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
| Total Pages | : 610 |
| Release | : 2010-09 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1459602005 |
| Rating | : 4.6/5 (2 downloads) |
Of all the monstrous threats to humanity' zombies are the most horrific. That's because they are not uncommon or alien - they're human. (Or more correctly' were human.) Anywhere that there are humans' there are zombies' and they can never be completely annihilated because by breeding more humans we breed more zombies. In The Ultimate Book of Zombies' these decomposing monsters are demolished' decapitated' and destroyed. The gore flows as humans and zombies dispatch each other in blood - curdling battles fought in big - city alleys' high school playgrounds' and even suburban living rooms. In addition' the living dead are fully deconstructed in these wide - ranging and fascinating stories. More than just brain - eating assaults and acid - bath retaliations' the tales in this book explore all elements of zombie existence and their interaction with the humans they live among.
| Author | : Gale, Cengage Learning |
| Publsiher | : Gale, Cengage Learning |
| Total Pages | : 31 |
| Release | : 2018-08-15 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1410394247 |
| Rating | : 4.3/5 (942 downloads) |
Gale Biography Presents contains content derived from the Encyclopedia of World Biography, a reference title providing biographical information on individuals who have made a lasting contribution to society. Each eBook contains authoritative content covering a broad range of people who have made their mark on the world we live in today. Whether through the written word, science, history, activism, or politics, these individuals have contributed to society and have reputations that stand the test of time. These women and men from around the world have risen above the ordinary and earned a place in the annals of human history. Their life stories will fascinate people of all ages.
| Author | : George Beahm |
| Publsiher | : St. Martin's Griffin |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2015-10-06 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1466856688 |
| Rating | : 4.8/5 (566 downloads) |
The Stephen King Companion is an authoritative look at horror author King's personal life and professional career, from Carrie to The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. King expert George Beahm, who has published extensively about Maine's main author, is your seasoned guide to the imaginative world of Stephen King, covering his varied and prodigious output: juvenalia, short fiction, limited edition books, bestselling novels, and film adaptations. The book is also profusely illustrated with nearly 200 photos, color illustrations by celebrated "Dark Tower" artist Michael Whelan, and black-and-white drawings by Maine artist Glenn Chadbourne. Supplemented with interviews with friends, colleagues, and mentors who knew King well, this book looks at his formative years in Durham, when he began writing fiction as a young teen, his college years in the turbulent sixties, his struggles with early poverty, working full-time as an English teacher while writing part-time, the long road to the publication of his first novel, Carrie, and the dozens of bestselling books and major screen adaptations that followed. For fans old and new, The Stephen King Companion is a comprehensive look at America's best-loved bogeyman.
| Author | : Michael R. Collings |
| Publsiher | : Wildside Press LLC |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 0930261372 |
| Rating | : 4.2/5 (613 downloads) |
In this revised and expanded edition of "The Stephen King Phenomenon," Dr. Michael R. Collings re-examines the impact of Stephen King on popular culture.
| Author | : George Beahm |
| Publsiher | : Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 1998-09 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780836269147 |
| Rating | : 4.8/5 (362 downloads) |
Contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the life and work of popular novelist Stephen King.
| Author | : Stephen J. Spignesi |
| Publsiher | : Birch Lane Press |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Horror tales, American |
| ISBN | : |
| Rating | : 4./5 ( downloads) |
The author of three previous works about the modern master of horror describes unpublished manuscripts, childhood and student writings, nonfiction articles, and even poetry by King, providing insight into King's personality and his evolution as a writer. Seventy-five rarities are described and summarized, with selected excerpts and notes on how to obtain a complete copy of the work. Appendices review all of his mainstream material and film adaptations of his work, including student films and TV features. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
| Author | : Susan Pesznecker |
| Publsiher | : Red Wheel/Weiser |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2007-01-22 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1601639783 |
| Rating | : 4.6/5 (397 downloads) |
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 | : |
| Publsiher | : BIBLIO |
| Total Pages | : 556 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
| Rating | : 4./5 ( downloads) |
This is the only collection of every book, story, and ephemera published on and about Stephen King in the US and Internationally! Including: Books, Novels, Short-Fiction Collections, Non-Fiction, Etc. Including Reprints and multimedia adaptations of book titles. Short Fiction, Screenplays, Anthologies, Audio and Video adaptations, etc. This volumne, coming in at over 650 pages, also features many reproductions of novels from the US and Foreign editions. Over 100 cover and art reproductions. Thousands of listings that took Mr. Collings over fifteen years to collect. This is a one-of-a-kind volumne, and invaluable to any King reader, library, and collector to discover the many volumnes and listings of and about Stephen King.
