Download or read book Atlas of Imagined Places written by Matt Brown and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2022: Illustrated Travel Book of the Year. HIGHLY COMMENDED, British Cartographic Society Awards 2022. From Stephen King's Salem's Lot to the superhero land of Wakanda, from Lilliput of Gulliver's Travels to Springfield in The Simpsons, this is a wondrous atlas of imagined places around the world. Locations from film, tv, literature, myths, comics and video games are plotted in a series of beautiful vintage-looking maps. The maps feature fictional buildings, towns, cities and countries plus mountains and rivers, oceans and seas. Ever wondered where the Bates Motel was based? Or Bedford Falls in It's a Wonderful Life? The authors have taken years to research the likely geography of thousands of popular culture locations that have become almost real to us. Sometimes these are easy to work out, but other times a bit of detective work is needed and the authors have been those detectives. By looking at the maps, you'll find that the revolution at Animal Farm happened next to Winnie the Pooh's home. Each location has an an extended index entry plus coordinates so you can find it on the maps. Illuminating essays accompanying the maps give a great insight into the stories behind the imaginary places, from Harry Potter's wizardry to Stone Age Bedrock in the Flintstones. A stunning map collection of invented geography and topography drawn from the world's imagination. Fascinating and beautiful, this is an essential book for any popular culture fan and map enthusiast.

Download or read book Kurt Busiek s Astro City written by Kurt Busiek and published by Wildstorm. This book was released on 1998 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories of heroes, villains, and citizens in the fictitious city of Astro city and their adventures.

Download or read book Astro City Vol 16 Broken Century written by Kurt Busiek and published by Vertigo. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Astro City created by Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson & Alex Ross."

Download or read book The Power of Comics written by Randy Duncan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to the comic arts From the introduction by Paul Levitz "If ever there was a medium characterized by its unexamined self-expression, it's comics. For decades after the medium's birth, it was free of organized critical analysis, its creators generally disinclined to self-analysis or formal documentation. The average reader didn't know who created the comics, how or why . . . and except for a uniquely destructive period during America's witch-hunting of the 1950s, didn't seem to care. As the medium has matured, however, and the creativity of comics began to touch the mainstream of popular culture in many ways, curiosity followed, leading to journalism and eventually, scholarship, and so here we are." The Power of Comics is the first introductory textbook for comic art studies courses. Lending a broader understanding of the medium and its communication potential, it provides students with a coherent and comprehensive explanation of comic books and graphic novels, including coverage of their history and their communication techniques, research into their meanings and effects and an overview of industry practices and fan culture. Co-authors randy Duncan and Matthew J. Smith draw on their own years of experience teaching comics studies courses and the scholarly literature across several disciplines to create a text with the following features: Discussion questions for each chapter Activities to engage readers Recommended reading suggestions Over 150 illustrations Bibliography Glossary The Power of Comics deals exclusively with comic books and graphic novels. One reason for this focus is that no one text can hope to do justice to both strips and books; there is simply too much to cover. Preference is given to comic books because in their longer form, the graphic novel, they have the greatest potential for depth and complexity of expression. As comic strips shrink in size and become more inane in content, comic books are becoming a serious art form.

Download or read book Kurt Busiek s Astro City written by Kurt Busiek and published by Wildstorm. This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (W) Busiek (A) Anderson, & Blyberg The longest Astro City storyline ever is collected in a handsome hardcover volume featuring sketchbook pages and a new cover by Alex Ross. Reprinting the 'Steeljack Saga' from issues #14-20 of the popular series. SC, 7x10

Download or read book Astro City Vol 14 Reflections written by Kurt Busiek and published by Vertigo. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Astro City created by Busiek, Anderson & Ross."

Download or read book Astro City Metrobook Vol 2 written by Kurt Busiek and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2022-08-31 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superpowered convict must turn detective to protect his community. A young lawyer becomes entangled with a chilling avenger. A television actor finds himself playing superhero for real. A living cartoon reflects on his strange life. And much more, including a guide to Astro City’s heroes, history, and neighborhoods illustrated by an all-star roster of artists. Star creators KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, ALEX ROSS, and friends bring you more of the landmark series that changed how we think about superheroes. Collects ASTRO CITY, VOL. 2 #13-22; ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5; ASTRO CITY SPECIAL #1; ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR’S GUIDE; and portions of 9-11: THE WORLD’S FINEST COMIC BOOK WRITERS & ARTISTS TELL STORIES TO REMEMBER #2

Download or read book Astro City Metrobook Vol 1 written by Kurt Busiek and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2022-03-30 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a heroÕs identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes. Collects KURT BUSIEKÕS ASTRO CITY, VOL. 1 (#1-6) & VOL. 2 (#1-12, #_)

Download or read book Astro City written by Kurt Busiek and published by Vertigo. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Astro City created by Busiek, Anderson & Ross."

Download or read book Astro City Vol 12 written by Kurt Busiek and published by Vertigo. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Astro City created by Busiek, Anderson & Ross."

Download or read book Astro City written by Kurt Busiek and published by Wildstorm. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty portrait of life in a metropolis inhabited by super-powered heroes and villains, the critically acclaimed ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES offers a realistic portrayal of the effect that these supernatural beings would have on the lives of ordinary humans. Told through the eyes and experiences of regular people, this enthralling volume includes tales of a woman's tragic attempt to expose a hero's true identity, a young lawyer's resourceful arguments to save his super-villain client, and a powerless doorman's act of selfless heroism.

Download or read book The Astro City Chronology written by Danny Yau and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-07-14 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unofficial history of Astro City, as featured in the comic book series by Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson and Alex Ross. Features an exclusive interview with Kurt Busiek.

Download or read book Kurt Busiek s Astro City written by Kurt Busiek and published by Wildstorm. This book was released on 1996 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a city full of superheroes, even they can have human problems. Graphic novel.

Download or read book Astro City Metrobook Volume 1 written by Kurt Busiek and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a hero's identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes. Collects KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY, VOL. 1 (#1-6) & VOL. 2 (#1-12, #1/2)

Download or read book Astro City Metrobook Volume 4 written by Kurt Busiek and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samaritan battles his greatest foe across time and space. The origins of Beautie and Winged Victory are revealed. The Broken Man makes his debut, and more secrets of Astro City history are revealed. Plus, much more, from Astra's college graduation to the tale of a gorilla who wants to be a drummer but may become a hero. Acclaimed creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends take you on a tour through comics' most astonishing city. Collects ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN #1, ASTRO CITY: BEAUTIE #1, ASTRO CITY: ASTRA #1-2 and ASTRO CITY vol 3 #1-10, 17 & 22-24

Download or read book Astro City written by Kurt Busiek and published by Wildstorm. This book was released on 2011 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by KURT BUSIEK Art by BRENT ANDERSON Cover by ALEX ROSS A new hardcover starring Astro City's most popular heroes, collecting ASTRO CITY: ASTRA #1-2, ASTRO CITY: SILVER AGENT #1-2 and ASTRO CITY: BEAUTIE #1. Astra Furst, a third-generation super hero of Astro City, is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships - and danger! Featuring the First Family, the creatures of Monstro City, a new hero team and more on a graduation night nobody's ever going to forget! Also in this volume: at last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed - including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate. Plus, Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is. Now, she's determined to get answers. On sale APRIL 13 - 208 pg, FC

Download or read book Astro City Vol 17 Aftermaths written by Kurt Busiek and published by Vertigo. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published in single magazine form in Astro City 47-52"--Copyright page.