20th Century Boys: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 6

Author: Naoki Urasawa
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421599663
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A deluxe bind-up edition of Naoki Urasawa’s award-winning epic of doomsday cults, giant robots and a group of friends trying to save the world from destruction! Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren’t for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world. “My father is the Friend?” Kanna asks as she confronts the grim truth. With a heart full of despair, it will take everything for Kanna to continue the fight against the Friends. Meanwhile, Koizumi and Sadakiyo manage to escape the pursuit of the Dream Navigators, but not for long. Can Kanna, caught in an emotional struggle between her fate and the future of the Earth, step forward and head to the rescue of Koizumi? As our heroes continue their fight against the Friends, longtime secrets are revealed and more of Kenji’s friends reunite. The war against the Friends has reached yet another crescendo…

Then Again

Author: Diane Keaton
Publisher: Random House Incorporated
ISBN: 1400068789
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
An intimate account by the Academy Award-winning actress documents her rise from an everyday girl to an acclaimed performer while exploring her defining relationship with her mother and how their shared and separate dreams influenced their experiences.

Buster Keaton Remembered

Author: Eleanor Keaton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
In this unique illustrated survey of Keaton's career, Eleanor Keaton, his wife of 26 years, & film historian Jeffrey Vance provide a personal account of this icon of American cinema. - Tie in with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

Sneeze: Naoki Urasawa Story Collection

Author: Naoki Urasawa
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781974717484
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
A curated collection of eight short stories and graphic essays by famed manga author Naoki Urasawa, creator of the acclaimed series Monster and 20th Century Boys! Urasawa's characters confront fantastical elements ranging from psychic powers, to alien visitors to planet Earth, to attacks by giant monsters. On the flip side, the author philosophizes about his real-world experiences with the wild and wacky international music scene. Plus, a classic, funny animal tale, in Urasawa's inimitable style!

Master Keaton, Vol. 6

Author: Naoki Urasawa
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421575957
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time! Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth… Taichi Hiraga Keaton dreams of someday being the archaeologist who excavates the Danube Valley Civilization. Reality doesn't seem to be working in his favor, however, as being an insurance investigator keeps him busy and always in peril! With no rest in sight, what’s in store for Master Keaton next?

Graphic Novels

Author: Michael Pawuk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440851360
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 758

Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

Race, Ethnicity and Migration in Modern Japan: Race, ethnicity and culture in modern Japan

Author: Michael Weiner
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415208550
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 456

Book Description

In the House of the Hangman volume 6

Author: John Bloomberg-Rissman
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0990776158
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 657

Book Description
A marathon dance mix consisting of thousands of mashed up text and image samples, In the House of the Hangman tries to give a taste of what life is like there, where it is impolite to speak of the noose. It is the third part of the life project Zeitgeist Spam. If you can't afford a copy ask me for a pdf.

Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volume 6

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495051935
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
(Vocal Collection). Volume 6 of this landmark series includes songs from shows that opened since the release of Volume 5 (2008), such as The Addams Family, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Matilda the Musical, Shrek the Musical and many others. Volume 6 also explores a deeper look into repertoire from classic shows. This series is the world's most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors. Features of the series include: authentic editions for each song in the original key; songs chosen particularly for each voice type; selection of songs from classic and contemporary shows; includes notes about each show and song. Soprano book.

She-Hulk Vol. 6

Author: Peter David
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 130247863X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
Collects She-Hulk (2005) #22-27. The world's most dangerous lawyer takes on the world's most dangerous job. Be here now...or She-Hulk Smash!