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Alien In The Mirror

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Author : Maureen Foster
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2019-10-11

Alien In The Mirror written by Maureen Foster and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-11 with Performing Arts categories.

Directed by Jonathan Glazer (Sexy Beast, Birth) and starring Scarlett Johansson, the 2013 film Under the Skin contains elements of science fiction and fantasy, horror, mystery, and thriller. Arguably the most compelling of Johansson's career, the movie follows a unique tale of one woman's journey to self-discovery. This is the first book to be written about the quiet masterpiece, revisiting the film scene-by-scene through all its cinematic elements. Extensive interviews detail the challenges the filmmakers faced--from hidden filming on the streets of Glasgow to defying a blizzard in the Scottish Highlands. Readers are invited to explore connections between the movie and its science fiction cousins and discover the reasons why Under the Skin deserves to find a wider audience.

Alien In The Mirror

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Author : Maureen Foster
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2019-10-04

Alien Concepts

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Author : Sage Greenwood
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-05-05

Alien Concepts written by Sage Greenwood and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-05 with Science categories.

Alien Concepts explores humanity's enduring fascination with extraterrestrial life, bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and cultural narratives. It examines how our understanding of aliens is shaped by the ongoing scientific search, encompassing astrobiology and exoplanet research, alongside cultural representations in literature, film, and art. Did you know that the discovery of extremophiles, organisms thriving in extreme conditions on Earth, broadened our understanding of where life might exist elsewhere? The book uniquely posits that a comprehensive understanding of alien life necessitates an interdisciplinary approach. The book moves from the scientific advancements contextualized within a historical framework, tracing the evolution of our understanding of the universe, to exploring sociological and psychological factors that influence our perceptions of ""the other."" It delves into specific research like SETI and analyzes alien depictions in science fiction, ultimately examining implications of discovering extraterrestrial life. The title argues that our perspective is a product of both objective scientific data and subjective cultural interpretation.

Beyond The Aquila Rift

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Author : Alastair Reynolds
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-07-21

Beyond The Aquila Rift written by Alastair Reynolds and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-21 with Fiction categories.

This is an amazing collection of some of the best short fiction ever written in the SF genre, by an author acclaimed as 'the mastersinger of space opera' The Times This collection includes ZIMA BLUE, one of the standout episodes in Netflix's LOVE, DEATH AND ROBOTS With an introduction by noted SF critic Johnathan Strahan, this collection of twenty short stories, novellettes and novellas includes ZIMA BLUE, one of the standout shorts in Netflix's LOVE, DEATH AND ROBOTS, as well as MINLA'S FLOWERS, SIGNAL TO NOISE, TROIKA, and seven previous uncollected stories, including TRAUMA POD, THE WATER THIEF and IN BABELSBERG. Alastair Reynolds has won the Sidewise Award and been nominated for The Hugo Awards for his short fiction. One of the most thought-provoking and accomplished short-fiction writers of our time, this collection is a delight for all SF readers. Readers are hooked on Alastair Reynolds' short stories: 'This collection was my first introduction to Alastair Reynolds' work. I'm impressed - this is good stuff!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Reynolds is at his best . . . one of the best collections that I've ever read' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book contains a brilliant collection of short stories, all of them highlighting Reynolds' great imaginative powers and his first-class worldbuilding' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'These stories of his are SO COOL. I mean, like glittering jewels of complete mind-blowing and written with real talent and clear vision' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Big questions and existential dread creeping through the elegantly described universes' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'He achieves with his stories something sublime in science fiction writing. There are some truly inspiring ideas and fantastic tales to be read here. I can truly attest that Reynolds is a true genius in the short story form' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Fate In Film

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Author : Thomas M. Puhr
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2022-10-18

Fate In Film written by Thomas M. Puhr and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-18 with Performing Arts categories.

The course of events is predetermined and cannot be changed. Forces beyond our control—or even our comprehension—shape our fates. Such is the deterministic worldview embedded in a wide swath of contemporary cinema, from arthouse experiments to popular genre films, through both thematic concerns and narrative structures. These films, especially the recent spate of “elevated” science fiction and horror, tap into this deep-seated anxiety by focusing on characters who ultimately fail to transcend the patterns and structures that define them. Thomas M. Puhr identifies and analyzes the ways that cinema has dealt with the tension between fate and free will, from Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining to Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. He examines films that express deterministic ideas, including circular narratives of stasis or confinement and fatalistic portraits of external forces dictating characters’ lives. Puhr considers determinism at the levels of the individual, the family, and society, reading films in which characters are trapped by past or alternate selves, the burdens of family histories, or oppressive social structures. He explores how films such as Joel and Ethan Coen’s Inside Llewyn Davis, Ari Aster’s Hereditary, Jordan Peele’s Us, and Lucrecia Martel’s Zama confront the limits of human agency. Puhr relates deterministic themes to the nature of moviegoing: In denying characters any ability to choose alternative paths, these films mirror how viewers themselves can only sit and watch. Recasting the works of some of today’s most compelling directors, Fate in Film is an innovative critical account of an unrecognized yet crucial aspect of contemporary cinema.

Alien Into Charybdis

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Author : Alex White
language : en
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Release Date : 2021-02-23

Alien Into Charybdis written by Alex White and has been published by Titan Books (US, CA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-23 with Fiction categories.

The critically acclaimed author of Alien: The Cold Forge takes readers to a rogue colony where terror lurks in the tunnels of an abandoned Weyland-Yutani complex. “Shy” Hunt and the tech team from McAllen Integrations thought it was an easy job—set up environmental systems for the brand new Hasanova Data Solutions colony, built on the abandoned ruins of a complex known as “Charybdis.” There are just two problems: the colony belongs to the Iranian state, so diplomacy is strained at best, and the complex is located above a series of hidden caves. Charybdis has a darker history than any could imagine, and its depths harbor deadly secrets. Until their ship can be refueled, the McAllen team is trapped there. The deeper they dig, the more Shy is convinced there's no one they can believe. When a bizarre ship lands on a nearby island, one of the workers is attacked by a taloned creature, and trust evaporates between the Iranians and Americans. The McAllen integrations crew are imprisoned, accused as spies, but manage to send out a distress signal... to the Colonial Marines.

Dominion Of The Divine

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Author : J.S. Nathaniel
language : en
Publisher: J.S. Nathaniel
Release Date : 2020-11-06

Dominion Of The Divine written by J.S. Nathaniel and has been published by J.S. Nathaniel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-06 with Art categories.

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The Mirror Of Her Dreams

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Author : Stephen R. Donaldson
language : en
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date : 2013-09-04

The Mirror Of Her Dreams written by Stephen R. Donaldson and has been published by Del Rey this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-04 with Fiction categories.

With The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Stephen R. Donaldson changed the face of fantasy fiction forever. In The Mirror of Her Dreams, the astonishing first novel in the two-volume Mordant’s Need series, Donaldson shows us a world of wondrous beauty and seductive illusion, where mirrors hold the deadliest of magics and nothing is what it seems. . . . The daughter of rich but neglectful parents, Terisa Morgan lives alone in a New York City apartment, a young woman who has grown to doubt her own existence. Surrounded by the flat reassurance of mirrors, she leads an unfulfilled life—until the night a strange man named Geraden comes crashing through one of her mirrors, on a quest to find a champion to save his kingdom of Mordant from a pervasive evil that threatens the land. Terisa is no champion. She wields neither magic nor power. And yet, much to her own surprise, when Geraden begs her to come back with him, she agrees. Now, in a culture where women are little more than the playthings of powerful men, in a castle honeycombed with secret passages and clever traps, in a kingdom threatened from without and within by enemies able to appear and vanish out of thin air, Terisa must become more than the pale reflection of a person. For the way back to Earth is closed to her. And the enemies of Mordant will stop at nothing to see her dead.

Something About Nothing

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Author : B. W. Van Riper
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2012-06-28

Something About Nothing written by B. W. Van Riper and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-28 with Drama categories.

There is creation. Of course! And, it is, according to Webster's unabridged dictionary: "The act of bringing into existence from nothing the universe or the world or the living and nonliving things in it." But what's behind creation? What incentive inspires bringing something into existence? That is, What is the source of origins? The clue is probably right there in front of us, but hidden in plain sights. In this idiosyncratic rendition, a small number of witnesses are compelled to look, to seek. That's what this story, or tale, is about. Looking. Seeking. Vision. And it's not just about searching the universe for answers. But it's not just about searching ourselves for essence, either. Yet both are intertwined and advanced by an alien prominence that is both dazzling and daunting. More than anything, the alien eminence is a reflecting mirror. Of blunt candor. A mirror image of a mirror image. -We're in it/up to our very chins, treading the boards, anguishing about losing our balance, seeking affirmation. We cannot know the possible answers, though, until and unless we ask the challenging questions. And we cannot fear asking the difficult questions, or seeking the vexing answers, because they may cause discomfort and inconvenience. SOMETHING ABOUT NOTHING...may reveal the source of origins, and it may reveal something about us that is provoking.also something that is promising. And an endeavor that is more hopeful in its prospects that fraught in its outlook has more charm than angst. This may be the Final Venture. In that context, and more than a metaphor, NOTHING could be the author of everything. Not an absence but a presence. Not a deficit but a salience. Not a void in the nature of things but ht essence in the core of everything.

Alien Stories

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Author : Lucas Powell
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-02-26

Alien Stories written by Lucas Powell and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-26 with Science categories.

Alien Stories explores how literature's portrayals of extraterrestrial life reflect and shape our understanding of science and society. This collection of essays examines alien archetypes, from monstrous invaders to benevolent guides, revealing anxieties and aspirations projected onto the cosmos. Intriguingly, literature can anticipate scientific agendas, influencing both inquiry and public perception. The book traces the evolution of alien representation, showing how scientific advancements influence fictional depictions. For example, Percival Lowell's ideas about Martian canals significantly impacted early science fiction. Alien Stories begins by analyzing xenophobia and xenophilia in alien portrayals, progressing through sections that examine early depictions, the impact of scientific discoveries, and the alien archetype as a reflection of humanity. By interweaving literary analysis with insights from astrobiology and the history of science, the book demonstrates how alien stories mirror our own social, political, and ethical concerns. It uniquely focuses on the long-term cumulative effect of these stories, inviting readers to critically examine assumptions about extraterrestrial life and literature's role in shaping our view of the universe.

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