New Maps Of Hell
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New Maps Of Hell
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Author : Kingsley Amis
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2012-06-07
New Maps Of Hell written by Kingsley Amis and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-07 with Literary Criticism categories.
In this hilarious, inspiring and provocative series of essays, Kingsley Amis introduces every reader to the wonders and value of science fiction writing. From the extraordinary ideas but sexless science of Jules Verne to the power of H. G. Wells's terrifying storytelling; from the brilliance of bad science fiction writing to the potency of their important ideas; from a portrait of the average SF reader to Amis's sad prediction that this genre will never make it in film or television, New Maps of Hell is a warm and witty exploration of a world many readers may be yet to discover.
Maps Of Heaven Maps Of Hell
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Author : Edward J. Ingebretsen
language : en
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
Release Date : 1996-05-06
Maps Of Heaven Maps Of Hell written by Edward J. Ingebretsen and has been published by M.E. Sharpe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-05-06 with History categories.
From its beginnings in Puritan sermonising to its prominent place in contemporary genre film and fiction, this book traces the use of terror in the American popular imagination. Entering American culture partly by way of religious sanction, it remains an important heart and mind shaping tool.
New Maps Of Hell
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Author : Kingsley Amis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956
New Maps Of Hell written by Kingsley Amis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with categories.
Retrovisions
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Author : Deborah Cartmell
language : en
Publisher: Pluto Books
Release Date : 2001-09-20
Retrovisions written by Deborah Cartmell and has been published by Pluto Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-20 with Political Science categories.
The contributors to Retrovisions consider what happens to history in the movies. Focusing on films and texts from the 1950s to the 1990s, the contributors argue that the past has always come to us by way of previous texts and culturally bounded aesthetic categories, and that history films - to the despair of historians - have always taken a 'postmodern' approach to their subject, seeing the past as a dynamic resource for exciting stories and poetic, morally uplifting untruths. Why do certain decades appeal at certain times? And what does the renewal of interest in narrative history reveal about our culture at the start of the new millennium? The authors address the variety of ways in which history can be used, refashioned and made over to reflect current concerns - and how history films from the past can be reinterrogated to learn what they tell us about their own times. The films discussed include Elizabeth, Shakespeare in Love, Culloden, The Avengers, Titus, and several adaptations of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, including Cruel Intentions.
There Is No Map In Hell
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Author : Steve Birkinshaw
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-05-04
There Is No Map In Hell written by Steve Birkinshaw and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-04 with categories.
In 1986, the legendary fell runner Joss Naylor completed a continuous circuit of all 214 Wainwright fells in the Lake District, covering a staggering distance of over 300 miles ¿ plus many thousands of metres of ascent ¿ in only seven days and one hour. Those in the know thought that this record would never be beaten. It is the ultimate British ultramarathon. The person taking on this superhuman challenge would have to be willing to push harder and suffer more than ever before. There is no Map in Hell tells the story of a man willing to do just that. In 2014, Steve Birkinshaw made an attempt at setting a new record. With a background of nearly forty years of running elite orienteering races and extreme-distance fell running over the toughest terrain, if he couldn¿t do it, surely no one could. But the Wainwrights challenge is in a different league: aspirants need to complete two marathons and over 5,000 metres of ascent every day for a week. With a foreword by Joss Naylor, There is no Map in Hell recounts Birkinshaw¿s preparation, training and mile-by-mile experience of the extraordinary and sometimes hellish demands he made of his mind and body, and the physiological aftermath of such a feat. His deep love of the fells, phenomenal strength and tenacity are awe inspiring, and testimony to athletes and onlookers alike that `in order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd¿.
Hell S Cartographers
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Author : Brian Aldiss
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 2018-06-13
Hell S Cartographers written by Brian Aldiss and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-13 with Literary Collections categories.
Six bestselling authors provide lively personal histories that provide fascinating insights into the creative process — and offer inspiration for aspiring wordsmiths. Includes essays by Robert Silverberg, Alfred Bester, Harry Harrison, Damon Knight, Frederik Pohl, and Brian W. Aldiss.
The Fantastic Made Visible
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Author : Matthew Wilhelm Kapell
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-05-01
The Fantastic Made Visible written by Matthew Wilhelm Kapell and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
Fantasy and science fiction began in print, and from the first films to the latest blockbusters, print stories have provided the inspirations, the ideas, and in some cases the detailed blueprints. Adaption Studies has long been an area of intense debate in literature and film studies, but no single work has ever approached fantasy and science fiction texts as unique and important areas of inquiry by themselves. The Fantastic Made Visible with 16 fresh essays is the first book to do exactly that. From the earliest adaptations of Jules Verne, Robert A. Heinlein, and Shakespeare to recent films based on The Hobbit, Planet of the Apes, and The Hunger Games, this book offers a wide range of critical approaches and films from around the world.
Learning From Other Worlds
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Author : Patrick Parrinder
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2001
Learning From Other Worlds written by Patrick Parrinder and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Fiction categories.
A definite look at the state of science fiction studies today that surveys the field from Hugo Gernsbach to the present.
The Eternal Future Of The 1950s
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Author : Dennis R. Cutchins
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2023-07-07
The Eternal Future Of The 1950s written by Dennis R. Cutchins and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-07 with Performing Arts categories.
Science fiction cinema, once relegated to the undervalued "B" movie slot, has become one of the dominant film genres of the 21st century, with Hollywood alone producing more than 400 science fiction films annually. Many of these owe a great deal of their success to the films of one defining decade: the 1950s. Essays in this book explore how classic '50s science fiction films have been recycled, repurposed, and reused in the decades since their release. Tropes from Don Siegel's Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), for instance, have found surprising new life in Netflix's wildly popular Stranger Things. Interstellar (2014) and Arrival (2016) have clear, though indirect roots in the iconic 1950s science fictions films Rocketship X-M (1950) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), and The Shape of Water (2017) openly recalls and reworks the major premises of The Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954). Essays also cover 1950's sci-fi influences on video game franchises like Fallout, Bioshock and Wolfenstein.
The Man Who Mastered Time
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Author : Raymond King Cummings
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-16
The Man Who Mastered Time written by Raymond King Cummings and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-16 with Fiction categories.
In "The Man Who Mastered Time," Raymond King Cummings crafts a compelling narrative that explores the intricate relationship between time and human existence. Set against an imaginative backdrop of speculative science fiction, the novel intertwines themes of temporal manipulation with deeply philosophical inquiries into fate and free will. Cummings employs a vivid prose style, enriched by detailed descriptions and dynamic characterizations, which immerses the reader in an electrifying journey through time. The literary context of the novel aligns with the early 20th-century fascination with technology and the cosmos, reflecting the cultural anxieties and aspirations of his era. Cummings, a pivotal figure in the science fiction genre, drew on his engineering background and experiences with technological advancements to inform his writing. His work resonates with the burgeoning scientific developments of his time and taps into the cultural zeitgeist that questioned the limits of human capability. Cummings' unique perspective as both a writer and an engineer lends a remarkable authenticity to the intricate mechanisms of time manipulation depicted in this novel. I highly recommend "The Man Who Mastered Time" to aficionados of classic science fiction and readers eager for a thought-provoking adventure. Cummings' compelling exploration of time challenges our perceptions and provokes philosophical inquiry, making this work a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay between technology, humanity, and the inexorable passage of time.