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Vampires from Another World - Simon Bacon - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book begins at the intersection of Dracula and War of the Worlds , both published in 1897 London, and describes the settings of Transylvania, Mars, and London as worlds linked by the body of the vampire. It explores the "vampire from another world" in all its various forms, as a manifestation of not just our anxieties around alien others, but also our alien selves. Unsurprisingly, many of the tropes these novels generated and particularly the themes they have in common have been used and adapted by vampire narratives that followed. From Nosferatu to Alien , Interstellar , Stranger Things , and many others, this book examines how these narratives have evolved since the end of the nineteenth century. Bringing together texts and films from across the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, from the far reaches of outer space and the distant future, it concludes that the unexpected and the unknown are not always to be feared, and that humanity does have the power to write its own future.

DKK 334.00

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The Legend Returns and Dies Harder Another Day - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This work examines film series. Some are representative of three periods in American film history--silent cinema, Classic Hollywood cinema, and the post-Classic or New Hollywood cinema. And some are in the tradition of other national cinemas, including those of France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and India. The series are examined from a variety of cultural and critical perspectives. In the initial chapter the editor analyzes the series form. Part One examines early cinema, outlining the events and situations after 1907 that allowed early filmmakers to begin creating series based on the complex narratives of popular fiction. Part Two explores the cultural implications of such series as Tarzan, Nancy Drew , and Maisie . Chapters in Part Three analyze James Bond and Star Wars , two of the most widely recognized series in Hollywood history. Part Four examines mid-century Germany''s Fridericus and France''s Angelique and Caroline . The final part presents studies of the postwar Japanese series Godzilla and Tora-San , the popular Better Tomorrow series from Hong Kong, and several Hindi series from postcolonial India.

DKK 288.00

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Moving Pictures and Classic Images - Samuel K. Rubin - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

In 1962, Samuel K. Rubin founded 8mm Collector, the predecessor to Classic Images, a widely respected publication in the vintage film hobby that celebrates the golden age of Hollywood. He was instrumental in beginning the "vintage film fan movement," founding The Society for Cinephiles, as well as organizing the Cinecon vintage film conventions. This is simultaneously a history of the vintage film hobby, a history of Classic Images, and a memoir of Rubin''s forty years in the center of the hobby''s world. Rubin has drawn from his personal experiences with industry professionals from the silent and early sound era, and from his service during the more than 320 issues of Classic Images published since that magazine''s inception. The book covers the birth of 8mm Collector and includes reviews of the classic films, reviews of books and videos of the early screen and profiles of classic film industry personalities. Classic Images still provides a medium for film enthusiasts to share their experiences with different vendors, buy and sell movie memorabilia, and generally covers the entire movie industry from the viewpoint of the collector.

DKK 429.00

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Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988 - Brett Weiss - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

A follow up to 2007''s Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984, this reference work provides detailed descriptions and reviews of every U.S.-released game for the Nintendo NES, the Atari 7800, and the Sega Master System, all of which are considered among the most popular video game systems ever produced. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include publisher/developer data, release year, gameplay information, and, typically, the author''s critique. A glossary provides a helpful guide to the classic video game genres and terms referenced throughout the work, and a preface provides a comparison between the modern gaming industry and the industry of the late 1980s.

DKK 222.00

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Another Me - Heather Duerr Humann - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

A figure from ancient folklore, the doppelganger--in fiction a character''s sinister look-alike--continues to appear in literature, television and film. The modern-day version (of the Doppelganger, or "double-goer" in German) is typically depicted in a form adapted to reflect present-day social anxieties. Focusing on a broad range of narratives, the author explores 21st century representations in novels (such as Audrey Niffenegger''s Her Fearful Symmetry , Jose Saramago''s The Double ), television shows ( Orphan Black, Battlestar Galactica, Ringer ) and movies ( The Island, The Prestige, Oblivion ).

DKK 429.00

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Feminist Theatrical Revisions of Classic Works - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Re-visioning the classics, often in a subversive mode, has evolved into its own theatrical genre in recent years, and many of these productions have been informed by feminist theory and practice. This book examines recent adaptations of classic texts (produced since 1980) influenced by a range of feminisms, and illustrates the significance of historical moment, cultural ideology, dramaturgical practice, and theatrical venue for shaping an adaptation. Essays are arranged according to the period and genre of the source text re-visioned: classical theater and myth (e.g. Antigone, Metamorphoses ), Shakespeare and seventeenth-century theater (e.g. King Lear, The Rover ), nineteenth and twentieth century narratives and reflections (e.g. The Scarlet Letter, Jane Eyre, A Room of One''s Own ), and modern drama (e.g. A Doll House, A Streetcar Named Desire ).

DKK 429.00

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Under the Influence of Classic Country - Sheree Homer - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The music today known as "classic country" originated in the South in the 1920s. Influenced by blues and folk music, instrumentation was typically guitar, fiddle, bass, steel guitar, and later drums, with lyrics and arrangements rooted in tradition. This book covers some of the genre''s legendary artists, from its heyday in the 1940s to its decline in the early 1970s. Revivalists keeping the traditions alive in the 21st century are also explored. Drawing on original interviews with artists and their associates, biographical profiles chronicle their lives on the road and in the studio, as well as the stories behind popular songs. Thirty-six performers are profiled, including Ernest Tubb, Ray Price, Loretta Lynn, Bill Anderson, Faron Young, Mickey Gilley, Freddie Hart, Jerry Reed, Charley Pride, David Frizzell, The Cactus Blossoms, The Secret Sisters, and Pokey LaFarge.

DKK 429.00

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Classic Horror Films and the Literature That Inspired Them - Ron Backer - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Classic horror films such as Dracula, Frankenstein and The Picture of Dorian Gray are based on famous novels. Less well known--even to avid horror fans--are the many other memorable films based on literary works. Beginning in the silent era and continuing to the present, numerous horror films found their inspiration in novels, novellas, short stories and poems, though many of these written works are long forgotten. This book examines 43 works of literature--from the famous to the obscure--that provided the basis for 62 horror films. Both the written works and the films are analyzed critically, with an emphasis on the symbiosis between the two. Background on the authors and their writings is provided.

DKK 334.00

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Syd Chaplin - Lisa K. Stein - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This is the first study of the life and art of Sydney Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin''s brother, a person notable not only for his importance in establishing his brother''s career, but in several other early Hollywood enterprises, including the founding of United Artists and the Syd Chaplin Aircraft Corporation, America''s first domestic airline. Sydney also had a successful film career, beginning in 1914 with Keystone and culminating with a string of popular films for Warner Bros. in the 1920s. Sydney''s film career ended in 1929 because of an assault charge by an actress. This incident proved to be only the last in a string of scandals, each causing him to move to another place, another studio, or another business venture.

DKK 429.00

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Philosophy and Fiction - Schuy R. Weishaar - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Fiction lies in order to tell the truth and seeks reality through shadows. Philosophy attempts to dispel false realities; it pursues clear understanding of things as they are. While the relation of philosophy and fiction is, perhaps, paradoxical, they implicate one another''s picture of human experience. This book uses fiction to help readers process philosophical themes, and the philosophical reflection, in turn, helps clarify the fiction. The study moves through roughly a hundred years of modern fiction, from Washington Irving''s "The Devil and Tom Walker" (1824) through James M. Cain''s Double Indemnity (1936). Several "classic" works of literary fiction are examined, a few largely forgotten stories and several popular novels. Reading fiction through the lens of philosophy helps readers perceive the complexity and richness of fiction, reinvigorating the pursuit of wisdom that lies just beneath the surface of the words on the page.

DKK 429.00

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"Strong and Brave Fellows" - Glenn A. Knoblock - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

New Hampshire, despite its small size, played a significant role in the American Revolution. The deeds of the state''s soldiers and other notable citizenry have been well documented but the contributions of the black population have never been fully explored until now. The largest part of this book consists of the service records of all known black soldiers with ties to New Hampshire: 139 who served in New Hampshire''s forces, 34 who served in New Hampshire and another colony''s forces, and 51 who served in another colony''s forces but lived in New Hampshire at some point in their lives. The work also provides information on life for blacks in New Hampshire before, during and after the American Revolution, and information on campaigns and engagements that blacks from New Hampshire were known to have taken part in.

DKK 259.00

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Discovering Kubrick's Symbolism - Nicole M. Berg - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Bringing to light the long-shrouded symbolism and startling spiritual depth that renowned director Stanley Kubrick packed into every detail of his iconic films, this book excavates the subtle ways Kubrick calls attention to universal truths and shocking realities still pervading our society. It cites the master director''s use of encoded graphic symbols, signifying light effects, doppelgangers, esoteric color-coding, and framing techniques that communicate Kubrick''s underlying topics. Beginning with an exploration of the inspirational themes of his classic science fiction film 2001: A Space Odyssey , including the multilayered meaning of the Monolith, this book traces the themes and symbols encrypted in the films that followed during the director''s impressive career. It reveals the oblique methods Kubrick used to underscore a wide range of humanitarian alarms covered in films as diverse as A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket , and Eyes Wide Shut , and the fascinating links these films have to one another. Surprising revelations discovered in Dr. Strangelove, Spartacus, Lolita , and Paths of Glory are also unveiled for the first time.

DKK 429.00

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Power Under Her Foot - Chris Lezotte - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Since their introduction in 1964, American muscle cars have been closely associated with masculinity. In the 21st century, women have been a growing presence in the muscle car world, exhibiting classic cars at automotive events and rumbling to work in modern Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers. Informed by the experiences of 88 female auto enthusiasts, this book highlights women''s admiration and passion for American muscle, and reveals how restoring, showing and driving classic and modern cars provides a means to challenge longstanding perceptions of women drivers and advance ideas of identity and gender equality.

DKK 429.00

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Carolina Beach Music Encyclopedia - Rick Simmons - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

While rock groups such as the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean defined the beach music of Southern California during the 1960s, a different, R&B influenced sound could be heard along South Carolina''s Grand Strand. Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews, this richly illustrated reference work covers the music, songwriters and performers who contributed to the genre of classic Carolina beach music from 1940 to 1980. Detailed entries tell the stories behind nearly 500 classic recordings, with release dates, label information, chart performance and biographical background on more than 200 artists.

DKK 523.00

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The DC Comics Universe - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

As properties of DC comics continue to sprout over the years, narratives that were once kept sacrosanct now spill over into one another, synergizing into one bona fide creative Universe. Intended for both professional pop culture researchers and general interest readers, this collection of essays covers DC Universe multimedia, including graphic novels, video games, movies and TV shows. Each essay is written by a recognized pop culture expert offering a distinct perspective on a wide variety of topics. Even though many of the entries address important social themes like gender and racism, the book is not limited to these topics. Also included are more lighthearted essays for full verisimilitude, including analyses of long forgotten or seemingly marginal aspects of the DC Extended Universe, as well as in-depth and original interpretations of the most beloved characters and their relationships to one another. Highly accessible and approachable, this work provides previously unavailable in-roads that create a richer comprehension of the ever-expanding DC Universe.

DKK 429.00

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The Spirit Transcendent - Mark F. Yama - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

What are we to make of direct spiritual experience? Of accounts of going to heaven or meeting angels? Traditional science would call these hallucinations or delusions. Clinical psychologist Dr. Mark Yama argues the opposite. Through interviews with his patients, he shows that underneath the visions and experiences there is a unifying spiritual reality apart from the material world. One of the stories recounted in this book is the experience of a woman who could see the future. In a spiritual transport, she was taken to heaven where truths were revealed to her that she later discovered were already written in Gnostic scripture. Another woman lived a life marked by a spiritual sensitivity that defied materialist explanation. After she passed away of cancer, she came to inhabit the consciousness of another of Dr. Yama''s patients in the form of a benign possession. These stories, and many others, argue for a deeper reality that places spirituality on an equal footing with the material world.

DKK 287.00

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The Figure of the Detective - Charles Brownson - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book begins with a history of the detective genre, coextensive with the novel itself, identifying the attitudes and institutions needed for the genre to emerge in its mature form around 1880. The theory of the genre is laid out along with its central theme of the getting and deployment of knowledge. Sherlock Holmes, the English Classic stories and their inheritors are examined in light of this theme and the balance of two forms of knowledge used in fictional detection--cool or rational, and warm or emotional. The evolution of the genre formula is driven by changes in the social climate in which it is embedded. These changes explain the decay of the English Classic and its replacement by noir, hardboiled and spy stories, to end in the cul-de-sac of the thriller and the nostalgic Neo-Classic. Possible new forms of the detective story are suggested.

DKK 429.00

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Attack of the New B Movies - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Since its inception in 1992, the Sci-Fi Channel (later rebranded as SYFY) has aired more than 500 network-produced or commissioned films. Campy and prolific, the network churned out one low-budget film after another, finally finding its zenith in the 2013 release of Sharknado . With unpretentious charm and a hearty helping of commodified nostalgia, the Sharknado franchise briefly ruled the cultural consciousness and temporarily transformed SYFY''s original films from cult fringe to appointment television. Naturally, the network followed up with a steady stream of sequels and spin-offs, including Lavalantula and its sequel, 2 Lava 2 Lantula! This collection of essays is the first to devote critical attention to SYFY''s original film canon, both pre- and post- Sharknado . In addition to unpacking the cultural, historical and critical underpinnings of the monsters at the heart of SYFY''s classic creature features, the contributors offer a variety of approaches to understanding and interrogating these films within the broader contexts of ecocriticism, monster theory, post-9/11 criticism, and neocolonialism. Providing a further entry point for future scholarship, an appendix details a thorough filmography of SYFY''s original films from 1992 to 2022.

DKK 514.00

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Extraordinary Dreams - Kimberly R. Mascaro - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Some see dreams as communications with another reality and others see them as insignificant random phenomena. Dreams range from the mundane of day-to-day events to the extraordinary, including visions, lucid dreaming, out of body experiences, interactions with the deceased, precognition, sleep paralysis and vivid hallucinations during transitions between sleep and wakefulness. Drawing on individuals'' reports, this book explores the phenomena and the significance of extraordinary dreams.

DKK 334.00

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The Art and Practice of Western Medicine in the Early Nineteenth Century - Carl J. Pfeiffer - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

"The main problem of leech therapy related to excessive bleeding following the removal of leeches… Another problematical situation was the inadvertent escape of leeches into the throat or stomach." The period 1800 to 1825 saw the beginnings of scientific exploration and debate, most of the basis for later developments. This learned overview provides fascinating information about beliefs in galvanism and bioelectric machinery, blood-letting, cesareans without anesthesia, the influence of weather and the moon, drugs, vaccination, more. Heavily illustrated.

DKK 334.00

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Down and Dirty - Mike Quarles - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Taboo breakers and trendsetters, shameless hucksters and famous directors. Exploitation filmmaking has seen it all. Fred Olen Ray made his first movie for $298. In 1936 Marijuana-Weed with Roots in Hell showed drug use and nudity on screen in an effort to "educate the public." Kroger Babb, the man behind Mom and Dad, spliced color medical footage of a baby''s birth into his black and white "classic." Russ Meyer, John Waters, Andy Milligan, Doris Wishman, and many others are covered. "Classic" films such as The Immoral Mr. Teas, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Nude on the Moon are examined. Production techniques and innovations are also discussed.

DKK 334.00

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Classic Movie Fight Scenes - Gene Freese - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Both brawls and elaborate martial arts have kept movie audiences on the edges of their seats since cinema began. But the filming of fight scenes has changed significantly through the years--mainly for the safety of the combatants--from improvised scuffles in the Silent Era to exquisitely choreographed and edited sequences involving actors, stuntmen and technical experts. Camera angles prevented many a broken nose. Examining more than 300 films--from The Spoilers (1914) to Road House (1989)--the author provides behind-the-scenes details on memorable melees starring such iconic tough-guys as John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Robert Mitchum, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan.

DKK 429.00

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Suzan-Lori Parks - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama, Suzan-Lori Parks has received international recognition for her provocative and influential works. Her plays capture the nightmares of African Americans endangered by a white establishment determined to erase their history and eradicate their dreams. A dozen essays address Parks''s plays, screenplays and novel. Additionally, this book includes two original interviews (one with Parks and another with her long-time director Liz Diamond) and a production chronology of her plays.

DKK 325.00

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Baseball's Dead of World War II - Gary Bedingfield - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

While most fans know that baseball stars Ted Williams, Hank Greenberg, and Bob Feller served in the military during World War II, few can name the two major leaguers who died in action. (They were catcher Harry O''Neill and outfielder Elmer Gedeon.) Far fewer still are aware that another 125 minor league players also lost their lives during the war. This book draws on extensive research and interviews to bring their personal lives, baseball careers, and wartime service to light.

DKK 429.00

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Underage and Under Fire - Allan C. Stover - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This work tells the personal stories of boys and girls who left home and enlisted in the U.S. military at ages 11 to 16. Many had difficult home lives, some wanted adventure or a better future, but all wanted to serve their country. They missed high school proms, adolescent years with family and friends, homecoming parades, and graduation ceremonies. They served aboard ships and submarines, on airplanes, and at faraway bases and battlefields. Some became prisoners of war. Many performed above and beyond. Jack Lucas earned the Medal of Honor at Iwo Jima six days past his 17th birthday. Calvin Graham enlisted at age 12 and was wounded at Guadalcanal aboard the USS South Dakota. His story was made into a movie starring Rick Schroder. A 13-year-old girl enlisted but was later discovered and sent home from Europe. General Eisenhower told her, "Go home and grow up, little girl, we need more soldiers like you." One underage veteran became a senator, another, a governor, still another a Chief of Naval Operations. This book reveals why and how they got in, and what happened to them when they were there.

DKK 334.00

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Vampires from Another World - Simon Bacon - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Legend Returns and Dies Harder Another Day - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Moving Pictures and Classic Images - Samuel K. Rubin - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988 - Brett Weiss - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Another Me - Heather Duerr Humann - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Feminist Theatrical Revisions of Classic Works - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Under the Influence of Classic Country - Sheree Homer - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Classic Horror Films and the Literature That Inspired Them - Ron Backer - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Syd Chaplin - Lisa K. Stein - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Philosophy and Fiction - Schuy R. Weishaar - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

"Strong and Brave Fellows" - Glenn A. Knoblock - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Discovering Kubrick's Symbolism - Nicole M. Berg - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Power Under Her Foot - Chris Lezotte - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Carolina Beach Music Encyclopedia - Rick Simmons - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The DC Comics Universe - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Spirit Transcendent - Mark F. Yama - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Figure of the Detective - Charles Brownson - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Attack of the New B Movies - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Extraordinary Dreams - Kimberly R. Mascaro - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Art and Practice of Western Medicine in the Early Nineteenth Century - Carl J. Pfeiffer - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Down and Dirty - Mike Quarles - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Classic Movie Fight Scenes - Gene Freese - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Suzan-Lori Parks - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Baseball's Dead of World War II - Gary Bedingfield - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Underage and Under Fire - Allan C. Stover - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

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