Over the last century, the medium of animation has served as an expression of childhood as well as a method of subverting the... Læs mere
Over the course of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, Godzilla and other monsters continually plague Japan and its people.... Læs mere
The Red River Campaign in the spring of 1864 was one of the most destructive of the Civil War. This book takes a fresh look... Læs mere
Despite being centuries old, Shakespeare’s plays have not yet ceased to be in the spotlight of literature. This text critically explores the famous supernatural elements found within Shakespeare’s plays - specifically in regard to the writer’s histories
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Produced in Italy from 1908 the sword and sandal (or peplum) films are one of the screen's most neglected and marginalized film genres. The sword and sandal... Læs mere
Explores the history of ham radio operators, emphasizing their social history and their many contributions to the technological development of worldwide... Læs mere
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Offers a thorough examination of Carole Lombard’s too-short life and provides information about her 78 films, including cast and credits, synopses, reviews and comments. Photographs from her life and films complete the work.
Superheroes have been an integral part of popular society for decades. Over time, superheroes have developed their own mythology. The structure of this mythology has gone... Læs mere