Book Description
At last, the long awaited, complete and up-to-date listing of more than 100 top Marvel heroes and villians, from A to Z. This fully illustrated, comprehensive hardcover includes biographies, statistics, essential reading and quizzes on all the Mighty Marvel's most popular characters. How did they get their powers? What were their greatest adventures? Who are the deadliest adversaries? All is revealed in the Marvel Encyclopedia.
Customer Reviews:
Marvel Encyclopedia Volume 1 HC.......2006-08-22
Although the book was a thorough accumulation of Marvel characters, the pictures were in black and white, and the level of artistic talent was limited. The inexpensive printing shows and I was completely dissatisfied with the flimsy pages and grainy print.
Marvel for Dummies.......2003-08-06
The book looks great, the problems start when you search for information on a caracter and you only find the ones you already know. I understand that Marvel dedicate more space to it's icons, but it's illogycal to exclude 80% of your caracters, even if they are well know outside the comic comunity (Apocalyps, Mr. Sinester, Hobgoblin, Tigra, Machineman, Valder, Mr Hyde, Omegar Red, Lady Deathstrike, etc).
Almost every art piece has already been publish, and the ones who haven't are not very good (Quicksilver and Scarlet Wish).
The information is scarce to say the least, and the recomended reading is almost limited to recent issues.
Sometimes the power level of the caracters dosen't make any sense. (according to the guide Jubilee has more energy than Gambit).
If you have never read a Marvel Comic this might be your cup of tea, otherwise don't buy it.
An excellent resource!.......2003-02-07
I have to wonder whether some of the other reviewers read the same book I did. No, not everyone knows what Captain American, Hulk, and Wolverine have done in the comics. No, the entries weren't "just cut-and-pasted from the Marvel Web site". And I had to laugh at the obviously clueless person that said "many of the people writing Marvel now know less about the characters than a lot of us older fans"! This is an excellent, well-researched, visually-attractive, informative, and up-to-date guide to the Marvel Comics universe that will appeal to both new and long-time readers. Granted, it's nowhere near as in-depth as Marvel's older Encyclopedias, but it was never meant to be. Marvel are promising future editions and updates of the new Encyclopedia, so If you like Marvel's comics, movies, or TV shows, and want to know more about the characters, then get in on the ground floor with this great book!
WHERE IS THE GUIDE TO MARVEL UNIVERSE AT?.......2003-01-23
I bought this under the false belief that this would be an awesome edition to my collection.
this is so full of errors those tech specs are soo off when it comesto strength.. duribablity and fighting skill. Contradictions to what the Bio says and the Tech Spec shows.
It's mainly Eye candy and not even that when it comes to artwork because it's artwork we've already seen before*repeatly*. The bio history for a majority of the characters even established ones is IMO brief and actually forgets some good points in character development.
I'd say this is good for a kid ,but not a mature comic reader. If you want info and accurate info on character look for the guide to the marvel universe set. I'm sure, the usual net surfing will give you better..
Waste of Money.......2002-12-27
Everyone already knows what Captain American, Hulk, and Wolverine have done in the comics. I thought this book would be an (almost) complete encyclopedia of marvel characters. Due to its small size I just figured it would provide brief descriptions of each character. It doesn't even cover all of the first x-men. And yes, everything was just cut-and-pasted from the marvel website.
Don't judge a book by its attractive cover!
Book Description
In the best-selling tradition of How To Draw Pokemon, this new title in one of Troll's most popular series teaches kids how to draw their favorite Nintendo heroes and villains, from Donkey Kong and Mario to Luigi, Link, Princess Zelda, Yoshi, and more!
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How to Draw Nintendo Heroes and Villains by Michael Teitelbaum.......2006-11-10
This book was purchased for my 10 year old son for his birthday. He had a Mario party, so I had to create the pinata (a 1 up mushroom) and invitations, a pin-the-hat on the Mario, etc. all from scratch because you can't find any good Mario party stuff anymore.
The drawing book was an attempt at finding stuff to give him for his birthday that was Mario. I also purchased a DVD with Mario cartoons, and the movie The Wizard on DVD. The drawing book has not been used yet, so I'm not sure how much he likes it but he said it was really cool when he opened it.
best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-10-31
they are easy to draw and fun too!!!!! if you don't buy your missing out.
Saddened........2006-07-04
I am so disappointed.
I thought this book was going to teach me to improvise characters using Nintendo's style, not just teaching me to draw a few of their characters...now I have to actually think to get their style down right =(
booky.......2005-12-10
If you haven't met me before, I'm Skullface Mcfireball (sfmf for short). I have this book, and I wouldn't reccomend it. It shows how to draw Mario, Yoshi, Luigi, Toad, DK, and more. But no Bowser! Krog is the most silmilar to him, but I can't belive no Bowser! Who is Krog anyway? whatever, see ya peoples!
Nintendo Needs Work on How To Draw Books........2003-06-10
I found this book very enjoyable, but the books seems to short. I could use more pictures on some of the characters that lacked a body tutorial. Like Wario, the book only teaches you to draw his mug, and I want more than that!
Some characters needed more poses, and some were just plain excluded from the book. Like Lanky, or Funky, or Cranky from Donkey Kong 64. Do not get me wrong, I love this book, but it is somewhat lacking in the selection of poses.
This book has tedious drawing instructions, but if you are a Nintendo fan, and are persistent, this book is for you!
Customer Reviews:
Mediocre.......2006-11-22
Christopher Hart is practically a one-man publishing industry. He has written a variety of books about how to draw comic book superheroes, as well as books about how to draw funny cartoon animals. He does a fairly good job of explaining how to draw, but his own art is mediocre. There are a lot of other books on the market that are very similar to this one. I recommend Drawing Dynamic Comics by Andy Smith.
Too tittilating for the kiddies. Rate this one PG-17........2004-12-03
I bought this book for my 9-year-old nephew and quickly realized it wasn't suitable for young audiences. Like almost all comic book heroines, these gals are soft porn (C'mon: if the girls in this book were walking around in real life they would tip over from the heft of their pointy boobs alone!). I can actually live with that; it seems to be some sort of right of passage for boys, and so be it. However, in the author's process of teaching the reader to be anatomically correct in their drawings, and to build the comics from the ground up, he presents lots of topless ladies that are inappropriate for kids my nephew's age. I shipped it back and am getting the book on cartoon animals instead. Just wish I had known before I ordered it.
Not much help!.......2001-08-31
This book is pretty pathetic. The instruction is minimal and the art is just so average it's not even funny. You would at least hope that someone telling you "how to" could do it themselves. Get drawing the marvel way it's not perfect but it beats this hands down.
decent for beginers.......2001-08-23
If you have little to no cartooning talent what so ever the go for this book. If you're halfway decent all ready dont bother. The writer/artist is an obvious amature and to my knowledge has never worked on a major comic. It does have a few good points but not many. I personaly found this book to be a waste of my time, if you are looking for a good instructional book for creating comics i suggest "HOW TO DRAW COMICS THE MARVEL WAY" which is much more in depth than Mr. Hart's book.
Cool Book.......2001-02-26
I loved this Book. ithought it was amazing. I love how he gives u all those pages on heads. It's rea;l cool
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Endless Scandal.......2006-07-29
No doubt, Steven Gaines knows how to write a page turner. I sailed through this book in record time, unable to put it down between chapters. It's written in a captivating, addictive style that promises to hold the attention of anyone who's remotely interested in the Beach Boys.
Gaines does, however, exploit the Beach Boys' cult of personality by emphasizing the seedy, the sordid, and the scandalous. Not in a mean-spirited way, but in a way that offers little attempt at counterbalancing the beautiful with the ugly. It's mostly one seamy story after another: Murry, the jealous, abusive father; the Wilson family's dysfunction; Brian's experimentation with LSD; Dennis's alcoholism; unscrupulous managers; marital infidelity; infighting among the Boys; Brian's psychoses; and the list goes on. Titillating stuff for some readers.
But for those like myself who have a high regard for Brian Wilson, this book may be somewhat offensive. Not because we deny the veracity of the scandals, but because they are the focal point of the story. Gaines's intention was to expose the dirt, and he accomplishes his mission in a way that will be entertaining to some, distasteful to others, but a riveting read for all.
Good book whether you like the BBs or not.......2006-07-06
I'm too young to be a core Beach Boys fan, but my parents, their friends, and many in their generation seem to have an affinity for this sun & surf sensation that this band inspired. I was somewhat fascinated by the story of their lives; the turmoil, the magnitude of their fame, and the challenges they overcame - invididually and collectively - to become one of the most successful and recognized bands in history.
More Than Meets the Eye.......2006-03-01
This book lifts the veil of "perfect hometown California golden boys" from the group and exposes the results of a dysfunctional upbringing and extreme overindulgence due to wealth and the ability to create wealth. Dennis hurtled through life, seeming to partake of every drink, drug, woman, and material possession that caught his fancy along the way. One has to wonder why Dennis, who seemingly could have any girl that he wanted, would bother to invest his time with the Manson Family girls, but such is compulsive behavior, I guess.
The real tragedy though was Brian - there are parallels between the stories of Brian and Howard Hughes. Both had so much money (or had the potential to generate so much money) that they could surround themselves with dependent syncophants who would facilitate whatever whim was desired in order to stay on the gravy train, rather than standing up and telling the truth to Brian (or Howard) i.e., that he was slipping into mental instability.
The photos in the book would have been interesting, but were of poor quality (washed out). Is that just in my copy, or have others been similarly disappointed? My only other disappointment was that I'd have liked to hear more about the girls of Wilson Phillips, but maybe that would be veering too far off the subject of the book, The Beach Boys.
pretty good, but.........2005-11-08
this isn't a bad book, it must be entertaining because i read it in a few days. it covers all the drama drama drama surrounding the beach boys. however, i felt like all this was covered, and written much better, in "wouldn't it be nice" by brian wilson. if you read that amazing book, there's really no need to read this unless you just need something to read.
Read this one first, then read "Wouldn't It Be Nice" .......2004-07-23
I read this book recently and thoroughly enjoyed it - Looks like Steven Gaines did a good job, extensively researched, and it reads well...but I don't believe some of it after reading Brian's book. I just finished Brian's version, "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and enjoyed that even more, especially after the preparation from the other book - I recommend reading both in that order.
I grew up in this time period, enjoyed the music and some of the adventures that went with it - I believe anybody else who did also will really enjoy this book, and Brian's book as well.
The title fits well - The father was definitely a villian, sometimes others, sometimes certain Beach Boys themselves.
The Manson family, the "Love" family, and Murry, no doubt about them being villians - and one of the managers in particular, the con artist who claimed to be a newscaster who had won the Pulitzer Prize!
It must've been frustrating, maddening when Brian refused
to tour and got so whacked out from drugs...Their attempts to
FORCE him to recover were extremely brutal and stupid...People
have talked about Dr. Landy's methods being "controversial,"
but the "Love" family continued Murry's psychological torture
and drove Brian right over the edge...
Dennis' story is particularly interesting, but THEN there is
Brian...the mysterious, reclusive fellow who quit touring EVEN BEFORE the drugs...fascinating story, introduced several times in "Heroes and Villians," then told by Brian in "Wouldn't It Be Nice," in greater detail. Fascinating!
Back to Dennis. "Heroes and Villians" opens with the episode just before he drowns, leaves you hanging (I cheated and went to the index, found it continued on page 350)...Then the book goes back to their childhood, continues with the formation of that great, wonderful rock'n'roll group, The Beach Boys.
Think about it: Dennis Wilson comes home from touring, finds Charles Manson and "family" have moved into his house, Manson cons him, and Dennis thinks Manson's a great guy, hangs out with him awhile, survives THAT, then later drowns in a similar manner to the way Brian Jones (Rolling Stones founder) died: Too much drinking, too much drugs, too much recklessness, too much overconfidence...a CLASSIC alcoholic - I know, I quit drinking myself 12 yrs ago and his story reminds me of MANY others...
And what about this therapist, Dr. Landy? Before I got these books I read some of the reviews posted and noticed that Dr. Landy was perceived as a villian, a 'Svengali,' but look what he accomplished with Brian - I'm not even talking about Brian's
story yet, even in "Heroes and Villians" the story is told of how Brian, after spending, what, 3 years, in bed, paranoid, unable to face the world or function normally...Brian's ex-wife, Marilyn DESERVES CREDIT AS ONE OF THE HEROES (at first) - instead of leaving Brian to rot she gets Dr. Landy to take Brian as a patient. AND HE GETS CURED! What a great story - the short version (some of which is untrue) is in
"Heroes and Villians," the rest in "Wouldn't It Be Nice."
Book Description
He came to mainstream prominence as a machine more human than his creators in Blade Runner, terrified us as a hitchhiker bent on his own death and the death of anyone who got in his way in The Hitcher, and unforgettably portrayed a lonely king roaming the night as a wolf and pining for the love of a hawk during the day in Ladyhawke.
Rutger Hauer has dazzled audiences for years with his creepy, inspiring, and villainous portrayals of everyone from a cold-blooded terrorist in Nighthawks to a blind martial arts master in Blind Fury, but his movie career was nothing compared to his real-life adventures of riding horses, sword fighting, and leaving home at fifteen to scrub decks on a freighter and explore the world.
From poverty to working with a traveling theater troupe to his breakout European performance in Turkish Delight and working with legendary directors such as Paul Verhoeven (RoboCop and Basic Instinct) and Ridley Scott (Alien and Gladiator), Hauer has collected All Those Moments here.
Customer Reviews:
Not A Kiss and Tell Biography.......2007-08-14
This is a biography mainly about Ruger Hauer's acting career. He writes a little about his childhood and parents but this is his chronical about the roles he played. It's an interesting story. Hauer is never critical of the actors he worked with, nor does write about scandals in the film world. He spends time discussing The Blade Runner (his favorite roll) and Lady Hawk( another great part for him). This is a story about an actor's work in films. Not every piece of his film work is covered, but enough that the reader knows that Rutger is a serious actor.
All Those Moments Will Not Be Lost.......2007-08-10
This is a wonderful and surprising book. I am in awe of the movie Blade Runner. I grew up with the L.A. skyline at my doorstep and I feel a dark connection to the film, which I saw in a huge, pre-multiplex theater with my father all those years ago. I was delighted to read about Mr. Hauer's experiences, and to learn that his contribution to Blade Runner is huge. In fact, this inside look at the actor's work and career left me feeling quite grounded. Rutger Hauer's passion and intelligence resonates clearly and I thank him for sharing his life. Please do note that he also writes at length of his involvement with the AIDS/HIV crisis in the world and the Starfish Association that he founded to try to make a difference. I recommend this to all!!
A Thoughtful Autobiography.......2007-07-23
I have been a fan of Rutger Hauer since I saw Blade Runner when it came out in 1982. His new autobiography ("All Those Moments") is a revealing portrait of the artist giving a candid look at his life and his approach to acting. The son of actors, he describes his early life growing up in Holland, his start as an actor in a small rural theater company and his start as a film actor.
He describes his major films: Blade Runner, Ladyhawke, Blind Fury, Soldier of Orange, the Hitcher and Nighthawks, and his breakthrough role in the Dutch television series Floris, in detail giving insight into how he approaches his character. He spends some time describing his craft and the difficulties of being away from home for long periods of time. Mr. Hauer has made his share of bad films but he has always struck me as such a consummate professional that his performance is always worth watching.
The book is written in a conversational style, as if Mr. Hauer was taking to you, which makes for fast reading. The book is illustrated with several black-and-white photographs of some family pictures but more of Mr. Hauer in his various roles. My only small complaint is that the book does not have a true ending. We leave off at Mr. Hauer's most recent projects - Batman Begins and The Poseidon Adventure - for a chapter on acting followed by a chapter on the Starfish Association and some entries from his diary. There is no looking ahead to what he thinks his life or career will bring. The Starfish Association is an AIDS support group to which the royalties of Mr. Hauer's book are being donated.
This is a very frank, entertaining and thought-provoking book. If you have seen any of Rutger Hauer's films his book is a must-read.
a real man.......2007-07-16
I was surprised by Hauer's book. There was no Hollywood hoop di do or affectations. Just a honest tale of his life's adventures-very down to earth, and totally interesting.
all those moments: stories of heroes, villains, replicants, and blade runners.......2007-06-08
I have loved Rutger Hauer's movies. I was hesitant to buy the book because I really couldn't imagine what he and the author would write about. It was a book you want to read to experience what it is like in another person's shoes. This one being an actor. It was very interesting, down to earth and sounded very personal from him. My husband, who is pretty critical, also really liked it. Proceeds go to fight AIDS/HIV.
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The rapid rate of change in the workplace and among families often leads to conflict and confrontation which can undermine productivity and poison relationships. The Joy of Conflict Resolution helps readers understand conflict and why it arises through the lens of the "drama triangle" of victims, villains and heroes. In an accessible, engaging and lighthearted style that uses stories and humor to explore potentially emotionally charged situations, it provides proven and practical skills to move beyond confrontation to resolve conflicts collaboratively.
In over 13 years as a trainer, facilitator and mediator,
Gary Harper has taught thousands of people in both the public and private sectors to successfully manage conflict. He also teaches for the Centre for Conflict Resolution at the Justice Institute in Vancouver, BC.
Customer Reviews:
Practical, useful -- and fun.......2006-01-22
The joy of conflict resolution? Conflict is something most of us either avoid or confront in unproductive ways. No wonder the result is anything but joyful. Thankfully there's a better way and this light-hearted and easy to read book shows us how. Gary Harper is a brilliant facilitator and mediator whose training sessions are as much fun as they are insightful. He brings these same qualities to his first publishing effort.
The Joy of Conflict Resolution helps us to understand what lies beneath our own attitudes about conflict. It lets us step outside of the emotional grip of conflict and reassess our actions objectively. As a result, we are able employ solutions that meet our own needs and respect all involved. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn to navigate conflict and come to resolutions that are, well, positively joyful.
Fun Learning.......2005-10-29
Immensely readable! Eye-opening stuff written with humour. Easy to relate to, and to laugh at yourself. Also practical for learning better ways to deal with relationships we all have. As an educator, I wish there were more texts like this available that students will enjoy reading and really learn from. Highly recommended.
Informative and Skillfully Presented.......2005-10-15
This book does an excellent job of presenting sophisticated
ideas in an accessible and practical way. There is a constant
interchange throughout between theory and practice. Early in
the book we are introduced to the employees of a fictitious
and often dysfunctional company, appropriately and humourously
named Turm-Oil. These characters then serve as the cornerstone
for exploring various conflicts and processes for their
resolution. I found this approach particularly effective, since
the more these conflicts are revisited from different angles,
and from the points of view and interests of the protagonists,
the more understandable and resolvable they become. Although
the main examples of conflict resolution are drawn from this
organizational group, the necessary skills and approaches are
seen to be readily transferable to conflict within family groups
or any other social context. This is a book which manages to
be useful and instructive in a practical and entertaining way.
I recommend it wholeheartedly.
A must read at least once book.......2005-09-17
Part of my management consulting involves helping people develop an understanding of how and why conflict happens. This book is now required reading for all my clients as it lays out in an easy to read and entertaining way the fundamental understandings of how some people choose to see themselves in the world. Feedback I have received is that it is informative, funny, relevant and definately worth spending the time reading and rereading. And I agree. One leadership team has made it mandatory reading for the entire company. I think it is a must read and reread book.
The Joy of Conflict.......2005-09-01
A really good book on how conflict manfests itself in day to day interactions. Set in a fictional but realistic work environment with very well described and identified character types. This book takes the 'stressful' conversations we all have and the troublesome people we all know and shows you how to dialogue and approach the situation in a new way. A lot of fun to read. "Ah ha's" and "lightbulbs" went off on several occassions when I was reading through this book - its amasing how the portrayed characters mirror so closely people I know! Even better are the scenarios explaining alternative means of dealing with these character types using simple word changes and a more focused communicaton approach. An excellent read and a good reference for simple ways and tools for improving both personal and work relationships.
Average customer rating:
- Great new movie book for readers!
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Peter Parker is lucky to have good friends in his life. And they are lucky to be friends with a hero like Spider-Man. As long as there are villains out there, the world will always need its heroes.
Customer Reviews:
Great new movie book for readers!.......2007-04-01
This is a great little book. It's fabulous for early readers excited about the new Spiderman movie coming out. My little one learned to read it and is having a ball with all the new villains introduced in this book. Each of the main characters are introduced, then the villains. But, Spiderman is portrayed as a hero and encourages kids to be a hero too. Well loved (we've read it nightly over and over again for a week!) and highly recommended!
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- well worth my money!!
- A good companion for any Redwall fan!
- Cool poster
- Disappointing and misleading
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Book Description
In the world of Redwall, knowing your friend from your foe can mean the difference between life and death! Celebrate Redwall's loyal heroes--Martin, Matthias, Mariel, and more--and condemn its villainous vermin with this new presentation from Brian Jacques' best-selling series.
This one-of-a-kind pack contains a pull-out color poster featuring Redwall's fiends and favorites, plus a booklet filled with puzzles, quizzes, information about key characters, and a fantastic introduction from Brian Jacques himself.
Customer Reviews:
well worth my money!!.......2007-08-01
GREAT POSTER!! The guide is well written and informative. I'm very happy with my buy!
P.S. do not read this if you have not read most of the redwall books because you'll ruin some of the surprises.
A good companion for any Redwall fan!.......2002-03-23
My kids love Redwall. If your's do to, this is a good companion. The poster is pretty neat. I also recommend books by Robert Stanek, Kingdoms and the Elves, the Elf Queen and the King. A Series of Unfortunate Events Books. Other books by Robert Stanek.
Cool poster.......2001-04-07
this book is great. The packet isn't much, but the poster is awesome. It includes the most important charachters (good and bad guys). It has beautiful artwork and shows the sword of Martin, which I was curious about. It's GRRRRRREAT!!!!!!
Disappointing and misleading.......2001-03-12
We bought this for our library collection... and there is nothing in the description to show that this is a flimsy paperback "guide" (glued to a piece of cardboard that cannot be circulated) to the Redwall characters and a large poster. The poster is pretty, but this is not at all what we thought we were getting. I would give this less than one star if it were possible
redwall.......2000-12-11
I have read everyone of the redwall books and they were great but this book I found borry and mature.
Book Description
Meet Arsène Lupin the Gentleman Burglar and Fantômas the Lord of Evil; Captain Nemo and Robur the Conqueror; Alexandre Dumas' Count of Monte-Cristo and Cagliostro; the Phantom of the Opera and Belphegor, the Ghost of the Louvre; Monsieur Lecoq and Rouletabille, the first detectives; the gangs of the Black Coats and the Vampires; Rocambole, Judex, and the Nyctalope, the first super-heroes; Harry Dickson, the American Sherlock Holmes; Doctor Cornelius and Doctor Omega; Fascinax and the Sâr Dubnotal, investigators of the occult; Antinea, Queen of Atlantis and Eugene Sue's Mysteries of Paris!
Shadowmen book includes biographies of the authors, reviews of their major works, biographies of the characters, timelines and concordances, bibliographies and filmographies, including television, radio and comics, and an index.
Customer Reviews:
Very good overview.......2006-10-02
SHADOWMEN VOLUME 1: HEROES AND VILLAINS OF FRENCH PULP FICTION provides a very informative overview of characters from French fantastic fiction of the 19th and 20th Centuries. Compiled by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier, each entry contains biographies and photos of the creators/writers, biographies of the characters, and lists of book, comic, film, radio, and TV appearances... and illustrations are plentiful! I have to admit - prior to reading this book, the only characters I was familiar with were Jules Verne's Captain Nemo and Robur the Conqueror, and Alexandre Dumas' Count of Monte Christo. Now I can also call Arsene Lupin, Belphegor, Rouletabille, Judex, and Fascinax acquaintances of mine.
As these characters began appearing in the mid-1800s, some are quite similar, with distinct trends being very apparent. For example, more than enough of them run around Paris dressed in tuxedos and top hats. Some are actually criminals, or at least have criminal tendencies. Others are quite interesting for what sets them apart from the crowd, such as Sar Dubnotal - occult investigator, and le Nyctalope, with his glowing yellow eyes and artificial heart. In any case, the write-ups are very comprehensive, and if I either can't find or am not interested in reading the original adventures, I can at least get a good idea of what these characters are about. As indicated in the book's title, they make up a broader category of related fictitious characters known as the Shadowmen, which is something of a French version of Philip Jose Farmer's Wold Newton Family. The text posits that some characters are actually multiple aliases for one person, as confusing or excessive as it may be. Others are given direct links to characters from British and American fiction. Connecting the dots makes for fascinating reading, although it does tend to get a bit excessive. This book doesn't really have any shortcomings, although it might not be appreciated by all comic or fantasy fans due to its focus.
An excellent cover by Andrew Paquette tops off the book. Be sure to check out volume 2 of SHADOWMEN, which covers characters from French comics!
Essential reading........2006-08-19
Pulp fiction is a genre which needs no prior knowledge other than a general suspense of disbelief: if that is your view regarding the pulps then you may read no more. But if you appreciate the unadulterated fun ride that can be obtained from the pulps, and also like to know more about the heroes & villains, you need to read a few books. These include: "Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana" by Jesse Nevins, and the twin volumes of "Shadowmen" written by Jean-Marc Lofficier. "Shadowmen" also include brief description of the original French pulp works which had hosted these personalities, tempting you to search for more. Highly recommended!
A guide to a hidden world.......2005-04-07
Most of us know very little about French popular literature. I include myself. I had read THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, and several of the stories of Jules Verne but I had only scratched the surface.
SHADOWMEN is a wonderful study of the little-known characters of the larger than life characters from French Fiction who parallel Tarzan, Fu Manchu, Doc Savage and others from the English speaking world.
The book is an encyclopedic guide to a number of htese characters. The Nyctalope, whose altered eyes can see in the dark, the quintessential mad scientist, Dr. Cornelius, and Judex, who is possibly the first of all caped superheroes in film.
It is a delightful world the book opens up to non-French speakers and one that fans of pulp stories and students of pop culture alike will enjoy.
French Pulp Heroism.......2003-11-21
This is fascinating: a study of a great lot of popular heroes, but not from the usual American or British litterature. This time, they come from the French pulp fictions! And gathering together such characters as Arsene Lupin, Belphegor, Rouletabille or Fantomas, together with a whole lot of much more obscure ones (who knows Sâr Dubnotal?!?) these studies and timelines forms both a great reference work and a real game of fiction.
Book Description
In the 1950s and '60s, those shiny 45-rpm records with the big hole in the middle were the primary delivery system for popular American music, especially rock 'n' roll. Cheap to manufacture and available to even fly-by-night record operations, the "donut disc" changed the way popular music was written, recorded, promoted and marketed, and it broke - at least for a time - the iron-fisted dominance of the major record corporations. This book traces the 7-inch single's origins back to the 1880s, and explains the personality conflicts that led an eccentric genius to develop the 45 into one of postwar America's most popular consumer products. It explores how the jukebox, the autonomous disc jockey, and payola and artist rip-offs kept the 45 at the forefront of rock for 20 years. There are also chapters on the most valuable (and legendary) 45s of all time, as well as the oddities, oddballs and freak hits that make listening to 45s so much fun. With over 80 illustrations - many in full color.
Customer Reviews:
Good detail.......2006-09-01
This book has much more information and historical detail in it than the title suggests.
Excellent Overview of the History of An Icon.......2005-10-08
I actually found this very informative and entertaining. This covers both the development of the 45rpm format, amidst a war between record studios, and the history of the music that blossomed on the format. What you have is both a social and musical exploration.
I did learn much about music that I didn't know, such as discovering the rawer original version of "Sh-Boom" by The Chords. The book prompted me to look freshly at the Doo Wop groups of the '50s, and there is certainly great music to be found.
The book also looks at how different companies looked at marketing this blossoming form of music delivery and it differed according to demographics.
I highly recommend this informative, largely fun-to-read book.
For all the real-life Shrevies out there.......2005-02-23
Shrevie, the obsessive record collector in the movie "Diner," gets a well deserved mention in the introduction to this book. And it's the perfect book for those of us who are like him. You know who you are - you know the subtle logo variations on your favorite record labels and the years they occurred, the B sides and the hits that started as B sides (a list of which is included here), the imperfections in the vinyl on your copy and maybe even how they got there. This is for you!
The title and cover of the book are slightly misleading. This is not a cultural history of the 45 or of rock and roll music, although it touches on both at some length. It's more of a technical guide to various topics, such as the 45's place in the music business, the circumstances that led to its debut in 1949, and its role in the rise of small independent labels and of rock and roll. There are also chapters on how 45s are made and how they have changed in the past half-century, as well as the stories behind some of the more unlikely hits of the rock era. Newer collectors will definitely want to read the chapter on the "holy grail of 45 collecting," the Five Sharps' "Stormy Weather" (no known copies on the 7" format and maybe there never were any, but hope springs eternal!), a story some of us know by heart.
There are shortcomings, as other reviewers have pointed out. Besides the historical gaffes regarding other musical formats, the final chapter is overly pessimistic in its account of the 45's demise as a cultural icon. (Quite a few new records are still available if you know where to look.) And, as noted above, the appearance is somewhat deceptive. But it's still a great introduction to the minutae of the 45 for the serious record lovers among us.
For a narrow audience.......2004-08-19
This book is worth more like 4 stars for record collectors, and two stars for most everyone else.
The title promises something different than the book delivers. It was weak on the subject of the role of the 45 in pop culture or on the evolution of music. It didn't ignore the subject entirely, but the observations were commonplace and lacked in-depth analysis.
What the book does offer is pages and pages of trivia that has little to do with "heroes and villains." You will learn that such and such single was initially pressed with a bad stamper and the corrected version has bolder type on the label, or which hit songs were originally intended to be B-sides. This stuff was of minimal interest to me although I can see that it would be to certain types of collectors.
Another problem -- and this is unforgiveable -- is that information about the development of other media contains preposterous errors. To cite a few examples, the Edison cylinder was a "failed format" that "went extinct in the early 1900s" (it lasted until the Great Depression and the basic technology continued in use into the 40s for office dictation); 78 speed was a standard in 1901 (it was not standardized until decades later); and, the pre-recorded cassette came out in 1975 (came out in the 60s and was widely available, if not a big part of the market, prior to 75).
The book contains many interesting photos of labels and sleeves. There was some interesting information about how the recording industry operated and promoted records during the early days of rock & roll. Recommended for these aspects.
For those less interested in record collecting and more interested in the format itself and the record players, I highly recommend "The Fabulous Victrola 45" by Vourtsis, which is very well researched and has tons of photos of rare 45 players.
Not as good as it might have been.......2003-12-04
Perhaps I was expecting too much here, but as someone who has been collecting 45's for nearly 40 years I found this book to be a bit disappointing. The first half of the book, covering the early history of this format, was somewhat long winded and poorly written. Many of the sentences seemed to just ramble on and on. Things seemed to pick up a bit in the second half of the book, however, and I was able to glean a lot more information from the latter chapters. The book is liberally sprinkled with photos of rare and interesting 45 rpm labels and picture sleeves. As a collector, I saw many items I had never come across before. The authors also provide us with any number of fascinating stories about individual releases and the unscrupulous practices of some of the record companies. For the reader who is too young to remember what all the fuss was about during the heyday of the 45, this book would certainly be a good place to start. For the serious collector, this is not a bad book to add to your library but I would not consider it essential. I did not learn as much from it as I had hoped. At the halfway point in the book, I was prepared to rate the book just 2 stars. But as I stated earlier, the authors seemed to hit their stride later on and thus the three star rating.
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