Trésors du roman-policier
Autor: Jacques Bisceglia
Número de Páginas: 539Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.
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Mario Levrero para armar
Autor: Jesús Montoya Juárez
Número de Páginas: 146
Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers
Autor: Na Na
Número de Páginas: 1585
Der große ROCK & POP Musikzeitschriften Preiskatalog 2006
Autor: Fabian Leibfried
Número de Páginas: 514
Motor Matt Makes Good; or, Another Victory For the Motor Boys
Autor: Stanley R. Matthews
Número de Páginas: 103Stanley R. Matthews' 'Motor Matt Makes Good; or, Another Victory For the Motor Boys' is a thrilling adventure novel set in the early 20th century. The book follows the exploits of the Motor Boys as they navigate through dangerous terrain and tackle various challenges using their knowledge of mechanics and engineering. Matthews' writing style is dynamic and engaging, making the reader feel as though they are right alongside the characters on their journey. This book is a prime example of early 20th-century boys' adventure literature, filled with action, suspense, and a sense of camaraderie among friends. It highlights the importance of resourcefulness and quick thinking in the face of adversity. Stanley R. Matthews, a prolific writer of the time, drew inspiration from the increasing popularity of automobiles and the fascination with technology. His experiences with machinery and mechanics likely influenced the detailed descriptions of the Motor Boys' inventions and contraptions. 'Motor Matt Makes Good' is a must-read for fans of classic adventure stories and those interested in the historical context of early automotive culture.
Pioneers, Passionate Ladies, and Private Eyes
Autor: Larry E Sullivan , Lydia C Schurman
Número de Páginas: 312Despite efforts of contemporary reformers to curb the availability of dime novels, series books, and paperbacks, Pioneers, Passionate Ladies, and Private Eyes reveals how many readers used them as means of resistance and how fictional characters became models for self-empowerment. These literary genres, whose value has long been underestimated, provide fascinating insight into the formation of American popular culture and identity. Through these mass-produced, widely read books, Deadwood Dick, Old Sleuth, and Jessie James became popular heroes that fed the public’s imagination for the last western frontier, detective tales, and the myth of the outlaw. Women, particularly those who were poor and endured hard lives, used the literature as means of escape from the social, economic, and cultural suppression they experienced in the nineteenth century. In addition to the insight this book provides into texts such as “The Bride of the Tomb,” the Nick Carter Series, and Edward Stratemeyer’s rendition of the Lizzie Borden case, readers will find interesting information about: the roles of illustrations and covers in consumer culture Bowling Green’s endeavor to digitize paperback...
Catalog of Copyright Entries
Autor: Library Of Congress. Copyright Office
Número de Páginas: 812
Catalogue général des ouvrages en langue française, 1926-1929 : Matière (4)
Autor: Bernard Dermineur
Número de Páginas: 394Recensement exhaustif des ouvrages parus entre 1926 et 1929. Ces ouvrages comblent, en partie, le vide laissé entre l'arrêt en 1925 du Catalogue de la librairie française fondé au 19e siècle par O. Lorenz et l'édition de La Librairie française recouvrant les années 1933-1975.
The Centrality of Crime Fiction in American Literary Culture
Autor: Alfred Bendixen , Olivia Carr Edenfield
Número de Páginas: 314This collection of essays by leading scholars insists on a larger recognition of the importance and diversity of crime fiction in U.S. literary traditions. Instead of presenting the genre as the property of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, this book maps a larger territory which includes the domains of Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Richard Wright, Flannery O’Connor, Cormac McCarthy and other masters of fiction.The essays in this collection pay detailed attention to both the genuine artistry and the cultural significance of crime fiction in the United States. It emphasizes American crime fiction’s inquiry into the nature of democratic society and its exploration of injustices based on race, class, and/or gender that are specifically located in the details of American experience.Each of these essays exists on its own terms as a significant contribution to scholarship, but when brought together, the collection becomes larger than the sum of its pieces in detailing the centrality of crime fiction to American literature. This is a crucial book for all students of American fiction as well as for those interested in the literary treatment of crime and...
Dime Novel Roundup
Autor: Michael L. Cook
Número de Páginas: 120This book includes a chronological listing of issues of the Dime Novel Roundup, which was published for over fifty years. It also features an index to the contents of the Dime Novel Roundup. .
Espionage Thriller Anthology
Autor: James Fenimore Cooper , John Buchan , William Le Queux , Talbot Mundy , Arthur Conan Doyle , Joseph Conrad , Erskine Childers , George Barton , Robert W. Chambers , Fred M. White , Robert Baden-powell , John R. Coryell , E. Philips Oppenheim
Número de Páginas: 13256DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously edited spy collection: The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents (George Barton) My Adventures as a Spy (Robert Baden-Powell) Novels: John Buchan: The 39 Steps Greenmantle Mr Standfast The Three Hostages The Island of Sheep The Courts of the Morning The Green Wildebeest Huntingtower Castle Gay The House of the Four Winds The Power-House John Macnab The Dancing Floor The Gap in the Curtain Sick Heart River Sing a Song of Sixpence E. Phillips Oppenheim: The Spy Paramount The Great Impersonation Last Train Out The Double Traitor Havoc The Spymaster Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat The Vanished Messenger The Dumb Gods Speak The Pawns Court The Box With Broken Seals The Great Prince Shan The Devil's Paw The Bird of Paradise The Zeppelin's Passenger The Kingdom of the Blind The Illustrious Prince The Lost Ambassador Mysterious Mr. Sabin The Betrayal The Colossus of Arcadia Erskine Childers: The Riddle of the Sands Joseph Conrad: The Secret Agent John R. Coryell: The Great Spy System William Le Queux: The Great War in England in 1897 The Invasion of 1910 Whoso Findeth a Wife Of Royal Blood Her Majesty's Minister The...
The Secret Agent: Ultimate Spy Collection (77 Books in One Volume)
Autor: James Fenimore Cooper , John Buchan , William Le Queux , Talbot Mundy , Arthur Conan Doyle , Joseph Conrad , Erskine Childers , George Barton , Robert W. Chambers , Fred M. White , Robert Baden-powell , John R. Coryell , E. Philips Oppenheim
Número de Páginas: 13256DigiCat presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents (George Barton) My Adventures as a Spy (Robert Baden-Powell) Novels: Robert W. Chambers In Secret The Dark Star The Slayer of Souls The Flaming Jewel John Buchan: The 39 Steps Greenmantle Mr Standfast The Three Hostages The Island of Sheep The Courts of the Morning The Green Wildebeest Huntingtower Castle Gay The House of the Four Winds The Power-House John Macnab The Dancing Floor The Gap in the Curtain Sick Heart River Sing a Song of Sixpence E. Phillips Oppenheim: The Spy Paramount The Great Impersonation Last Train Out The Double Traitor The Spymaster Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat The Vanished Messenger The Pawns Court The Box With Broken Seals The Great Prince Shan The Devil's Paw The Zeppelin's Passenger The Kingdom of the Blind The Illustrious Prince The Lost Ambassador Mysterious Mr. Sabin The Betrayal The Colossus of Arcadia Erskine Childers: The Riddle of the Sands Joseph Conrad: The Secret Agent John R. Coryell: The Great Spy System William Le Queux: The Great War...
Catalogue of Copyright Entries
Autor: Library Of Congress. Copyright Office
Número de Páginas: 830
THE SECRET SERVICE - Spy Thrillers Boxed Set
Autor: James Fenimore Cooper , John Buchan , William Le Queux , Talbot Mundy , Arthur Conan Doyle , Joseph Conrad , Erskine Childers , George Barton , Robert W. Chambers , Fred M. White , Robert Baden-powell , John R. Coryell , E. Philips Oppenheim
Número de Páginas: 13278THE SECRET SERVICE - Spy Thrillers Boxed Set is a carefully curated collection that traverses the suspenseful and shadowy corridors of espionage literature. Stitching together a rich tapestry of narratives, this anthology celebrates the genre's inception and evolution, featuring a range of literary styles from the thrilling to the cerebral. Each work, chosen for its unique contribution to the spy narrative, offers a glimpse into the intriguing interplay of morality, loyalty, and betrayal. Among these selections, readers will encounter notable tales that have shaped and defined the espionage genre, making this collection an indispensable archive of literary history. The authors represented in this compilationJames Fenimore Cooper, John Buchan, and Arthur Conan Doyle, among othersare titans of literature whose collective works have left an indelible mark on the spy genre and beyond. Hailing from diverse backgrounds, they bring to the fore a plethora of experiences and perspectives, enriched by their involvement in historical and cultural movements of their times. Together, their stories encapsulate the zeitgeist of their eras, contributing to a multifaceted discussion on the nature...
Catalog of Copyright Entries. New Series
Autor: Library Of Congress. Copyright Office
Número de Páginas: 2380
SPY THRILLERS - Boxed Set
Autor: James Fenimore Cooper , John Buchan , William Le Queux , Talbot Mundy , Arthur Conan Doyle , Joseph Conrad , Erskine Childers , George Barton , Robert W. Chambers , Fred M. White , Robert Baden-powell , John R. Coryell , E. Philips Oppenheim
Número de Páginas: 13278The 'SPY THRILLERS - Boxed Set' represents a seminal collection that traverses the thrilling landscape of espionage and intrigue, brought alive by a diverse group of authors whose works are emblematic of the genres evolution. The anthology boasts a rich tapestry of narratives that range from the foundational tales of adventure and spy fiction to sophisticated stories of political intrigue and psychological drama. The selections showcase the breadth and depth of the spy thriller genre, highlighting its capability to reflect societal concerns and the complexity of geopolitical realities. Among these stories, readers will find pioneering works that have defined and expanded the boundaries of the spy thriller genre. The contributing authors, including giants like Arthur Conan Doyle and Joseph Conrad, each bring a unique voice and perspective to the anthology, enriching it with their distinct literary styles and backgrounds. Their collective works span the golden age of spy literature, aligning with and contributing to various cultural and literary movements of their times. The anthology serves not just as a collection of thrilling narratives but as a window into the historical and...
ESPIONAGE Ultimate Collection: True Spy Stories and Spy Biographies, Action Thrillers, International Mysteries & War Espionage
Autor: John Buchan , E. Philips Oppenheim , Erskine Childers , Joseph Conrad , William Le Queux , Fred M. White , Robert W. Chambers , Talbot Mundy , James Fenimore Cooper , Arthur Conan Doyle , John R. Coryell , George Barton , Robert Baden-powell
Número de Páginas: 13268Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents (George Barton) My Adventures as a Spy (Robert Baden-Powell) Novels: John Buchan: The 39 Steps Greenmantle Mr Standfast The Three Hostages The Island of Sheep The Courts of the Morning The Green Wildebeest Huntingtower Castle Gay The House of the Four Winds The Power-House John Macnab The Dancing Floor The Gap in the Curtain Sick Heart River Sing a Song of Sixpence E. Phillips Oppenheim: The Spy Paramount The Great Impersonation Last Train Out The Double Traitor Havoc The Spymaster Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat The Vanished Messenger The Dumb Gods Speak The Pawns Court The Box With Broken Seals The Devil's Paw The Bird of Paradise The Zeppelin's Passenger The Kingdom of the Blind The Illustrious Prince The Lost Ambassador Mysterious Mr. Sabin The Betrayal The Colossus of Arcadia Erskine Childers: The Riddle of the Sands Joseph Conrad: The Secret Agent John R. Coryell: The Great Spy System William Le Queux: The Great War in England in 1897 The Invasion of 1910 Whoso...
The Evolution of the Costumed Avenger
Autor: Jess Nevins
Número de Páginas: 420Using a broad array of historical and literary sources, this book presents an unprecedented detailed history of the superhero and its development across the course of human history. How has the concept of the superhero developed over time? How has humanity's idealization of heroes with superhuman powers changed across millennia—and what superhero themes remain constant? Why does the idea of a superhero remain so powerful and relevant in the modern context, when our real-life technological capabilities arguably surpass the imagined superpowers of superheroes of the past? The Evolution of the Costumed Avenger: The 4,000-Year History of the Superhero is the first complete history of superheroes that thoroughly traces the development of superheroes, from their beginning in 2100 B.C.E. with the Epic of Gilgamesh to their fully entrenched status in modern pop culture and the comic book and graphic novel worlds. The book documents how the two modern superhero archetypes—the Costumed Avengers and the superhuman Supermen—can be traced back more than two centuries; turns a critical, evaluative eye upon the post-Superman history of the superhero; and shows how modern superheroes were...
The Dime Novel Companion
Autor: J Randolph Cox
Número de Páginas: 372This encyclopedic guide to the American dime novel contains over 1,200 entries on serial publications, major writers and editors, publishers, and major characters, fiction genres, themes, and locales. An introduction provides a brief history of the dime novel. A discussion of dime novel scholarship includes a selected directory of libraries and museums with significant collections of dime novels. An appendix contains a publishing chronology of the more than 300 serial publications, and a selected bibliography suggests further reading. This comprehensive reference will appeal to popular culture scholars and to dime novel collectors. As an important research tool, entries are cross-referenced throughout. An index is included.
Motor Matt's Prize; or, The Pluck That Wins
Autor: Stanley R. Matthews
Número de Páginas: 103Stanley R. Matthews' book, 'Motor Matt's Prize; or, The Pluck That Wins,' is a thrilling narrative set in the backdrop of the early 20th century that follows the adventures of the protagonist, Motor Matt, as he overcomes challenges and showcases his resilience and bravery. Matthews' narrative style is engaging, with vivid descriptions that transport the reader to the time and place of the story. The book is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure literature, filled with excitement and heroism that will captivate readers of all ages. The characters are well-developed, and the plot unfolds at a captivating pace, keeping the reader hooked until the very end.
Motor Matt's Double Trouble; or, The Last of the Hoodoo
Autor: Stanley R. Matthews
Número de Páginas: 105In Stanley R. Matthews' book 'Motor Matt's Double Trouble; or, The Last of the Hoodoo', readers are taken on a thrilling adventure filled with mystery, intrigue, and danger. Set in the early 20th century, the book follows the daring escapades of the protagonist, Motor Matt, as he unravels a series of puzzling events in the world of car racing. Matthews' writing style is engaging and fast-paced, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow Motor Matt through unexpected twists and turns. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of America during this time period, making it a valuable piece of historical fiction. Stanley R. Matthews, a prolific writer of adventure stories, draws upon his own experiences and interests in automobiles and motor sports to create a vivid and authentic portrayal of the era. His passion for the subject matter shines through in the meticulous detail and accuracy of his descriptions, adding a layer of realism to the narrative. Matthews' unique perspective and storytelling talent set 'Motor Matt's Double Trouble' apart as a captivating and immersive read for fans of adventure fiction. I highly recommend 'Motor ...
Motor Matt's Make Up; or, Playing a New Rôle
Autor: Stanley R. Matthews
Número de Páginas: 104In 'Motor Matt's Make Up; or, Playing a New Rôle', Stanley R. Matthews takes readers on a thrilling journey through the adventures of Motor Matt as he assumes a new identity. The book showcases a unique blend of action-packed scenes and intricate character development, providing readers with a captivating literary experience. Set in the early 20th century, the book immerses readers in a rich historical context while delivering a fast-paced narrative that keeps them on the edge of their seats. Stanley R. Matthews, known for his expertise in crafting gripping tales of adventure, drew inspiration from the evolving cultural landscape of his time to create 'Motor Matt's Make Up'. His deep understanding of human nature and his passion for storytelling shine through in this novel, making it a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages. Matthews' attention to detail and masterful storytelling make 'Motor Matt's Make Up' a must-read for anyone seeking an exhilarating literary escapade. I highly recommend 'Motor Matt's Make Up; or, Playing a New Rôle' to anyone who enjoys action-packed novels with well-developed characters and a rich historical backdrop. Stanley R....
Faits divers vies déviantes - XIXe XXIe siècle
Autor: Roy Pinker
Número de Páginas: 340Faits divers & vies déviantes XIXe-XXIe siècle Un " chourinage " dans la Seine en 1890, l'empoisonnement d'une archiduchesse d'Autriche par ses bas noirs en 1894, l'inquiétude autour d'une maison hantée à Yzeures-sur-Creuse en 1897, la mystérieuse disparition d'un étudiant en 1906, l'explosion de l'outil piégé d'un marbrier en 1914, un meurtre de chien en 2015 : voilà quelques-unes des affaires sélectionnées ici par Roy Pinker dans la presse du XIXe au XXIe siècle. Ces faits divers, incidents, accidents, canulars, délits, voire crimes, mettent en scène une incongruité du quotidien, un déraillement de la logique, une petite vie obscure ou infâme soudainement rendue visible par un journal. Ces petits faits curieux, loin d'être insignifiants, apparaissent alors comme les symptômes des inquiétudes ou des enthousiasmes d'une société ; ils forment les éléments significatifs d'un vaste imaginaire social et médiatique, qui passionnait l'historien du crime, Dominique Kalifa, auquel ce livre est dédié, abordant tous ses sujets de prédilection : le fait divers, le sensationnalisme, les marginaux, la Belle Époque, le bagne, les bas-fonds, l'érotisme. Préface...
Whodoneit! A Film Guide
Autor: Terry Rowan
Número de Páginas: 317The Comprehensive Film Guide to Amateur Sleuth, Detective & Police Stories of Film and Television. A look at the writers, Private Invetigators, Lawyers, and the Hollywood Personal that produced them, and other interesting stories that have Mystery and Intrigue.
Detectives
Autor: John Walton
Número de Páginas: 362El detective de ficción ha sido durante más de un siglo un icono de masas. Sus orígenes hay que buscarlos en un tipo de investigador que en la vida real era un simple trabajador asalariado, pero la industria cultural popular lo adoptó y lo transformó en un personaje duro y atractivo con un código moral propio. En este ensayo pionero, John Walton combina historia social y cultural para relatar el intrincado proceso de génesis y evolución de una leyenda, que tiene sus raíces en la creación de las primeras agencias de investigadores y que culmina con la edad dorada del género negro. Un análisis magistral en la que los hechos históricos y la ficción se funden para crear una narrativa única y memorable.
Mystery Movie Series of 1940s Hollywood
Autor: Ron Backer
Número de Páginas: 331Many of the 20th century's most celebrated fictional sleuths appeared in Hollywood movie mystery series of the forties. This volume focuses on 19 series (146 films): The Saint, The Lone Wolf, Sherlock Holmes, The Shadow, Nick Carter, Michael Shayne, Ellery Queen, Boston Blackie, The Falcon, Mr. District Attorney, Wally Benton, Crime Doctor, The Whistler, Inner Sanctum, Dick Tracy, Philip Marlowe, Jack Packard and Doc Long, Steve Wilson and Lorelei Kilbourne and John J. Malone. For each series, there is an overview of the source material, the individual films, and the performers who acted in them. An overall review of each film is included, with a critique of the film's quality and the cohesiveness of its plot. For movies based on written works, a comparison between the film and its literary original is offered.
A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir
Autor: John Grant
Número de Páginas: 830Featuring rumpled PIs, shyster lawyers, corrupt politicians, double-crossers, femmes fatales, and, of course, losers who find themselves down on their luck yet again, film noir is a perennially popular cinematic genre. This extensive encyclopedia describes movies from noir's earliest days – and even before, looking at some of noir's ancestors in US and European cinema – as well as noir's more recent offshoots, from neonoirs to erotic thrillers. Entries are arranged alphabetically, covering movies from all over the world – from every continent save Antarctica – with briefer details provided for several hundred additional movies within those entries. A copious appendix contains filmographies of prominent directors, actors, and writers. With coverage of blockbusters and program fillers from Going Straight (US 1916) to Broken City (US 2013) via Nora Inu (Japan 1949), O Anthropos tou Trainou (Greece 1958), El Less Wal Kilab (Egypt 1962), Reportaje a la Muerte (Peru 1993), Zift (Bulgaria 2008), and thousands more, A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir is an engrossing and essential reference work that should be on the shelves of every cinephile.
Motion Picture Series and Sequels
Autor: Bernard A. Drew
Número de Páginas: 598In 1989 alone, for example, there were some forty-five major motion pictures which were sequels or part of a series. The film series phenomenon crosses all genres and has been around since the silent film era. This reference guide, in alphabetical order, lists some 906 English Language motion pictures, from 1899 to 1990, when the book was initially published. A brief plot description is given for each series entry, followed by the individual film titles with corresponding years, directors and performers. Animated pictures, documentaries and concert films are not included but movies released direct to video are.
Silent Mystery and Detective Movies
Autor: Ken Wlaschin
Número de Páginas: 293The silent film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week. Icons such as Douglas Fairbanks, Laurel and Hardy, Lon Chaney and Harry Houdini were among those who graced the dark and shadowy screen. This reference guide to silent films with mystery and detective content lists more than 1,500 titles in one of entertainment's most popular and enduring genres. While most of the films examined are from North America, mystery films from around the world are included.
Travel, Tourism and the Moving Image
Autor: Sue Beeton
Número de Páginas: 254This book explores the relationship between tourism and the moving image, from the early era of silent moving pictures through to cinema as mass entertainment. It examines how our active and emotional engagement with moving images provides meaning and connection to a place that can affect our decision-making when we travel. It also analyses how our touristic experiences can inform our film-viewing. A range of genres and themes are studied including the significance of the western, espionage, road and gangster movies, along with further study of film studio theme parks and an introduction to the relationship between gaming and travel. This book will appeal to tourism scholars as well as film studies professionals, and is written in an accessible manner for a general audience.
Caras y caretas
Número de Páginas: 1678
Mystery Fanfare
Autor: Michael L. Cook
Número de Páginas: 456This work is a composite index of the complete runs of all mystery and detective fan magazines that have been published, through 1981. Added to it are indexes of many magazines of related nature. This includes magazines that are primarily oriented to boys' book collecting, the paperbacks, and the pulp magazine hero characters, since these all have a place in the mystery and detective genre.
The Music and Scripts of "In Dahomey"
Autor: Thomas L. Riis
Número de Páginas: 322"With over eleven hundred performances in the United States and England between 1902 and 1905, In Dahomey became a landmark of American musical theater. Created and performed entirely by African Americans, it showcased the talent of conservatory-trained composer Will Marion Cook and the popular vaudevillians Bert Williams and George Walker. This edition presents the musical and textual materials of In Dahomey in a comprehensive piano-vocal score, with many musical numbers that were added or substituted in various early productions. This complete array of songs makes this the first publication of its type." --
Radio Drama
Autor: Martin Grams, Jr.
Número de Páginas: 585The free-standing radios of the middle decades of the 20th century were invitingly rotund and proudly displayed--nothing like today's skinny televisions hidden inside "entertainment centers." Radios were the hub of the family's after-dinner activities, and children and adults gorged themselves on western-adventure series like "The Lone Ranger," police dramas such as "Calling All Cars," and the varied offerings of "The Cavalcade of America." Shows often aired two or three times a week, and many programs were broadcast for more than a decade, comprising hundreds of episodes. This book includes more than 300 program logs (many appearing in print for the first time) drawn from newspapers, script files in broadcast museums, records from NBC, ABC and CBS, and the personal records of series directors. Each entry contains a short broadcast history that includes directors, writers, and actors, and the broadcast dates and airtimes. A comprehensive index rounds out the work.
International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
Autor: Peter Hunt
Número de Páginas: 1399Children's publishing is a huge international industry and there is ever-growing interest from researchers and students in the genre as cultural object of study and tool for education and socialization.
Boys Will Be Boys
Autor: E. S. Turner
Número de Páginas: 213E.S. Turner's first book, published in 1948, is a wholly original, richly researched and uncommonly insightful study of a somewhat disreputable genre: the 'Boys' Weekly' papers commonly known as 'penny dreadfuls.' 'A classic of its kind... [Turner] ploughed through back numbers of the old blood-and-thunder adventure magazines specialising in cliffhanger serials; the young hero would be left hanging over a cliff in a totally impossible situation, which would be easily resolved in the next issue: 'With one bound Jack was free.' Social history had never been as much fun or, with three extra printings in its first week - such was the demand - as profitable.' Jonathan Sale, Guardian 'Some people felt that E.S. Turner may have invented a new kind of book - the popular social history, very British, very funny, but written with a glistening elegance.' Andrew O'Hagan, London Review of Books
Historical Dictionary of Crime Films
Autor: Geoff Mayer
Número de Páginas: 515The crime film genre consists of detective films, gangster films, suspense thrillers, film noir, and caper films and is produced throughout the world. Crime film was there at the birth of cinema, and it has accompanied cinema over more than a century of history, passing from silent films to talkies, from black-and-white to color. The genre includes such classics as The Maltese Falcon, The Godfather, Gaslight, The French Connection, and Serpico, as well as more recent successes like Seven, Drive, and L.A. Confidential. The Historical Dictionary of Crime Films covers the history of this genre through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on key films, directors, performers, and studios. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about crime cinema. -- from Amazon.com.
Serial Vigilantes of Paperback Fiction
Autor: Bradley Mengel
Número de Páginas: 234Rough justice has often been served in the pages of serial novels, notably beginning with Don Pendleton's The Executioner in 1969. This is the first overview of the serial vigilante genre, which featured such hard-boiled protagonists as Nick Carter, Mark Stone, Jake Brand and Able Team among the 130 series that followed Pendleton's novel. Serial vigilantes repeatedly take the law into their own hands, establishing and imposing their own moral standards, usually by force. The book examines the connections between the serial vigilante and the pulp hero that preceded him and how the serial vigilante has influenced a variety of tough guys, private eyes, spies and cops in different media. A complete bibliography for each series is featured.
Motor Matt's Triumph; or, Three Speeds Forward
Autor: Stanley R. Matthews
Número de Páginas: 106Stanley R. Matthews' novel, 'Motor Matt's Triumph; or, Three Speeds Forward,' is a captivating piece of early 20th-century American children's literature that follows the adventurous journey of young protagonist Motor Matt as he navigates through challenging scenarios that test his skills and character. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book features vivid descriptions of thrilling car races, daring escapades, and moral dilemmas, making it a delightful read for young readers and adults alike. The novel is a prime example of the popular dime novels of the time, showcasing themes of bravery, determination, and friendship within a fast-paced and action-packed narrative. Matthews' ability to blend excitement with valuable life lessons adds depth to the story, making it a memorable piece of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. The author's firsthand experience with automobiles and mechanical engineering likely influenced the detailed descriptions and authentic portrayal of the era, adding an extra layer of credibility to the narrative. 'Motor Matt's Triumph' is a must-read for fans of classic adventure stories and lovers of vintage American...
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