Download or read book Halloweenland written by Al Sarrantonio and published by Leisure Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious carnival has come to Orangefield, New York, just in time for Halloween. A little girl who is claimed by Samhain, the Lord of Death, may hold the secret to the ultimate battle between good and evil. Includes the bonus novella, "The Baby." Original.
Download or read book New Old fashioned Ways written by Jack Santino and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack Santino's analysis encompasses everything from movies to romance novels, from television shows to comic books. One especially fascinating feature of this study is its examination of the packaged-foods industry and the manner in which soft drinks, beer, snack cakes, cookies, candy, and breakfast cereals are regularly repackaged to reflect particular holidays. In what becomes a central theme of the book, Santino shows how holidays give companies the opportunity to create an illusion of novelty for products that otherwise remain unchanged over time. For example, the holiday Chips Ahoy cookies or Halloween Oreos differ only in their appearance from the everyday products, but they assume a quality of uniqueness through their association with a special time of the year. Throughout the book, Santino examines the logic by which commercial culture and holidays are linked. Halloween, for instance, with its traditional symbolism of death, evil, and monsters, has served as a theme for heavy metal music and slasher films. This, in turn, has led to some interesting transmutations as one text borrows from another in the wake of a commercial success. When John Carpenter's pioneering 1978 slasher film Halloween became a box-office hit, it was perhaps inevitable that other holiday-based slasher films - New Year's Evil, April Fool's Day, and Silent Night, Deadly Night - would follow. Copiously illustrated, New Old-Fashioned Ways is at once entertaining and informative - a treat for general readers as well as an important work for scholars in a variety of fields, including communications, folklore, anthropology, sociology, and business.
Download or read book Tim Burton s The Nightmare Before Christmas written by Tim Burton and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate 20 years of nightmares with this picturebook version of the classic film, written and drawn by Tim Burton and now featuring word-for-word narration by Christopher Lee! In this beloved picture book that could only come from the visionary mind of author and illustrator TIM BURTON, we meet Jack Skellington-- a well-intentioned inhabitant of Halloweenland. Jack is bored of ''''the scaring, the terror, the fright....tired of being something that goes bump in the night''''. And so, in an effort to bring to joy to his town, Jack kidnaps Santa and takes his place as the jolly old elf. But instead of bringing joy to the world Jack, who is a little more than a grinning skeleton, brings fear by delivering creepy toys and riding a sleigh carried by skeletal reindeer. Only through a number of things going horribly wrong does Jack learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Download or read book Pilot Huxley written by Dan McGuiness and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two best friends get thrust into an absurd, dimension-hopping adventure. In this funny comic, best buddies Pilot & Huxley get zapped to another dimension by aliens seeking to enslave the planet Earth. Things get even weirder when they have to traverse a swamp made of bees, battle a sea monster, and seek the golden nose-hair of a giant dragon. But with some luck, some fast thinking, and a lot of help from a girl who can transform into a monster, they might just make it back home in one piece.
Download or read book The Orangefield Cycle Omnibus written by Al Sarrantonio and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HORRORWEENFor untold ages a dark presence has shrouded the small town of Orangefield. In addition to the plentiful pumpkins that gave the town its name, Orangefield is home to the dreaded Lord of Death himself, Samhain. Despite rumors of his existence, and rare, brief sightings, Samhain has long been content to leave the local inhabitants alone. But that's about to changeÖ When a boy from the town disappears, detective Bill Grant is convinced Samhain is responsible. But even Grant cannot imagine the horrific extent of the Lord of Death's grand scheme. As what may prove to be the last Halloween approaches, the fate of the world will depend on the survival of a small group of people, pawns in a terrifying game of cosmic proportions. HALLOW'S EVEAfter twelve years, Corrie Phaeder is returning home to Orangefieldóthe last place in the world he wants to be. Orangefield is a town of nightmares, a town where the impossible and the horrific happen all too often, where ghosts rise screaming from their graves, and where trick-or-treating goblins have no need for scary costumes. Something is waiting patiently for Corrie's homecoming. This Halloween, a messenger from a realm of shadows, with the body of a scarecrow and the head of a pumpkin, will usher Corrie into what might prove to be his last nightmare, a battle to the death with the ultimate darkness. HALLOWEENLANDIn Orangefield, Halloween is never normalóand this year will be no exception. For Orangefield is now the home of Halloweenland, a bizarre carnival run by the mysterious Mr. Dickens. No one who sees the carnival doubts that it's a very strange place, but its real secrets can hardly be imagined.Orangefield is also the home of Detective Bill Grant, who thinks he's seen it all. He's on the trail of an odd little girl, a girl who could hold the end of the universe in her hand. The trail will lead Grant to Ireland, the ancient home of the Lord of the Dead, then back to Orangefield, where, on what may be the last Halloween, the ultimate battle between Life and Death will take place.
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Download or read book Makin Toons written by Allan Neuwirth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-04-02 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first drawing board sketch to wriggling TV character, Makin’ Toons illustrates the thrills and challenges of making animated cartoon movies as told by the industry’s most successful creators. Cartoon lovers everywhere will be treated to 47 personal interviews with animation artists and industry leaders ranging from Shrek director Andrew Adamson to Rugrats producer Gabor Csupo. These and dozens of other fascinating firsthand accounts chronicle the behind-the-scene antics and commercial dynamics behind such blockbusters as The Simpsons, South Park, Beauty and the Beast, and Dragon Tales, to name just a few. Author Allan Neuwirth—an accomplished animation artist and writer himself—spices the book with insightful comments, hilarious anecdotes, and a true “toon artist’s” sense of humor. He also includes 75 never-before-published concept drawings, character designs, storyboards, and much more. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Download or read book Give the Devil His Due The Sanheim Chronicles Book Three written by Rob Blackwell and published by Rob Blackwell. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVE INTO THE SANHEIM CHRONICLES: A Celtic legend and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" collide in The Sanheim Chronicles, a trilogy that deftly combines urban fantasy, mystery, and suspense. Book One, A Soul to Steal: "When I first downloaded 'A Soul to Steal' I had no idea I would get sucked into a series that would fire my imagination and twist mythologies so thoroughly." Book Two: Band of Demons, has earned rave reviews for its "plot twists that will leave you gasping for air." Book Three: Give the Devil His Due has been called "a masterfully crafted story" and a "stellar conclusion to one of the best trilogies I've ever read... I'm still reeling from the ending." "I am happy to cheer Mr. Blackwell on as he draws us into his supernatural thriller, The Sanheim Chronicles." -- Mark Metcalf, Actor (The Master, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) MORE ABOUT GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE, BOOK THREE OF THE SANHEIM CHRONICLES: The stunning conclusion to The Sanheim Chronicles trilogy... A Soul to Steal revealed an ancient Celtic myth in which a man and woman could gain tremendous power around Halloween, provided they faced and conquered their fears. Quinn O'Brion and Kate Tassel, two small-town journalists, became the Prince of Sanheim and used that power to defeat a serial killer. In Band of Demons, Quinn and Kate battled a new threat, two legendary creatures who had already destroyed everyone in their path. But Kate and Quinn's victory came at a heavy price. In Give the Devil His Due, Kate's only hope to save Quinn is to trust the man who took him from her. Don't miss the epic finale to the trilogy that has readers raving about its great characters, plot twists and deft combination of urban fantasy, mystery and suspense. The Lord Sanheim rules forever... "This third book in The Sanheim Chronicles is a masterfully crafted story that ties in all the pieces from the first two parts. Not only are Sanheim and his followers finally confronted face to face by Quinn and Kate, they are seen in a whole new light... or darkness depending on which side you are watching from." -- Indie Reader
Download or read book Partners in Romance written by Kari Kilgore and published by Spiral Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2020-04-26 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Sweet Escape to the Beginning Keith and Josh, new in town and to each other. Dirk and Barbara, striving for new beginnings. April and Michele, digging through lost treasures. Trisha and Bill, adjusting to strange new realities. Craig and Sohpie, in a time of healing and change. Diana and Katie, stranded in snowstorm limbo. Thom and Julie, on the edge of finding their own way. Amy and Tony, enjoying the rewards of hard work. Eight couples finding their way to that first thrilling spark, the joy of discovering a kindred spirit. A heart that beats in time with their own. Join husband and wife team Jason A. Adams and Kari Kilgore on a journey to the promise and joy of discovery. And the beginning of happily ever after. Includes The Sweetest Trouble, Dirk Knight and The Case of the Rustled Ranch, The Real Treasure in Cairo, For the Love of Snarla Jane, The Heart Is the Strongest, Canine Cupid, Happily Ever in KrampusLand, and First Kiss Ah, romance! We all love falling in love. We all enjoy watching those two friends who everyone knows belong together finally get it over with and start dating. Partners in Romance features tales of new friends-with-potential, people thrown together by circumstance, neighbors with spark, and much, much more. Just like in real life, dogs fan romantic sparks into a flame. Mature lovebirds want happiness for the younger generation. Humor plays a vital role, especially when it comes to love’s secret recipe. With people starting out in life or making long-desired changes, hearts recognize each other. Of course, all romance features dream chasing, and a good Happily Ever After. Come along for the adventure as eight couples discover each other, and the promise of the beginning!
Download or read book Autumncrow written by Cameron Chaney and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Autumncrow Valley, where every night is Halloween. Enjoy your stay! But first, a few words of warning; Stay out of the forest. Never venture out after dark. And don't stare too long into the shadows...you may not like what you see. Have a pleasant visit. We hope it won't be your last...Author Cameron Chaney presents seven new tales of All Hallows terror, along with his newly revised novella "There Are Monsters Here", in print for the very first time!
Download or read book Hark The Herald Angels Scream written by Christopher Golden and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen stories of Christmas horror from bestselling, acclaimed authors including Scott Smith, Seanan McGuire, Josh Malerman, Michael Koryta, Sarah Pinborough, and many more. That there is darkness at the heart of the Yuletide season should not surprise. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is filled with scenes that are unsettling. Marley untying the bandage that holds his jaws together. The hideous children--Want and Ignorance--beneath the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. The heavy ledgers Marley drags by his chains. In the finest versions of this story, the best parts are the terrifying parts. Bestselling author and editor Christopher Golden shares his love for Christmas horror stories with this anthology of all-new short fiction from some of the most talented and original writers of horror today.
Download or read book Animal Town written by A.D. Ultman and published by Di Angelo Publications. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Things have never been better in Animal Town. All animals are free, and animal does not kill animal." In an anthropomorphic world reminiscent of George Orwell's Animal Farm, predator and prey species of the American prairie have built a democratic, capitalist society where animals live together in harmony. Then, for the first time in memory, a predator kills a prey. The tragedy triggers a resurgence of species-based politics that threatens the very existence of Animal Town. With direct, accessible prose, dry wit, and penetrating satire, Animal Town is a prescient cautionary tale, exposing the danger of far-right and far-left political tribalism. Its nuanced and sophisticated treatment of contemporary politics, grounded in the words and actions of American political and cultural leaders, is related through the compelling story of a young jackrabbit's struggle to understand the nature of freedom, a weasel's quest for wealth and power, and the conflicting dogmas preached by a zealous fox and a radical gopher. Animal Town is a book made for the political moment but rooted in perennial wisdom.
Download or read book Screechers written by Christina Bergling and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the apocalyptic fallout of the burned world, the screecher is a massive beast evolved to kill and built for survival. One screecher abandons its home among the crushed remnants of a city and moves to explore the wider world. Unbeknownst to it, one of its surviving nephews decides to tag along.Far away, across the dusty sand dunes, three men flee the smoldering ashes of their community along with their regrets, looking for a new place to survive.These two stories, of screechers and humans, alternate and dance around each other before the creatures and men intersect and weave into one story.In the scorched remains, everything struggles to survive. The end of the world produced mutated monsters beyond imagination. When worlds collide, when man meets monster, who will survive in this new world?
Download or read book Politics in Fantasy Media written by Gerold Sedlmayr and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy is often condemned as escapist, unsophisticated and superficial. This collection of new essays puts such easy dismissals to the test by examining the ways in which Fantasy narratives present diverse, politically relevant discourses--gender, race, religion or consumerism--and thereby serve as indicators of their real-world contexts. Through their depiction of other worlds allegedly disconnected from our own, these texts are able to actualize political attitudes. Instead of categorizing Fantasy either as conservative or progressive, the essays suggest that its generic peculiarity allows the emergence of productive forms of oscillation between these extremes. Covered are J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire sequence, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, the vampire TV series True Blood, and the dystopian computer game Fallout 3.
Download or read book Horrorween written by Al Sarrantonio and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For untold ages a dark presence has shrouded the small town of Orangefield. In addition to the plentiful pumpkins that gave the town its name, Orangefield is home to the dreaded Lord of Death himself, Samhain. Despite rumors of his existence, and rare, brief sightings, Samhain has long been content to leave the local inhabitants alone. But that's about to change... When a boy from the town disappears, detective Bill Grant is convinced Samhain is responsible. But even Grant cannot imagine the horrific extent of the Lord of Death's grand scheme. As what may prove to be the last Halloween approaches, the fate of the world will depend on the survival of a small group of people, pawns in a terrifying game of cosmic proportions.
Download or read book The Queen of the Cicadas written by V. Castro and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOMINATED FOR A BRAM STOKER AWARD FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A NOVEL 2018 - Belinda Alvarez has returned to Texas for the wedding of her best friend Veronica. The farm is the site of the urban legend, La Reina de Las Chicharras - The Queen of The Cicadas. In 1950s south Texas a farmworker- Milagros from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, is murdered. Her death is ignored by the town, but not the Aztec goddess of death, Mictecacíhuatl. The goddess hears the dying cries of Milagros and creates a plan for both to be physically reborn by feeding on vengeance and worship. Belinda and the new owner of the farmhouse - Hector, find themselves immersed in the legend and realize it is part of their fate as well. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
Download or read book Stillwell written by Michael Phillip Cash and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Russo's wife just died. While trying to get his family's life back in order, Paul is being tormented by a demon who is holding his wife's spirit hostage on the other side. His fate is intertwined with an old haunted mansion on the north shore of Long Island called Stillwell Manor. Paul must find clues dating back hundreds of years to set his wife's soul free.
