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Language
English
Description
The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise--and suddenly uncertain reign--of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales,...
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Explore the science behind some of your favorite popular science fiction tropes--from escaping a black hole to riding a space elevator to the stars--in this illustrated guide from NASA advisor and host of the popular Tested podcast Offworld.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Lost your copy of the Jedi training manual? Don't worry, you can borrow Luke Skywalker's -- it's been passed down through several owners, such as Yoda, Dooku, and Anakin, and now you can read their annotations and comments. You'll discover the history and lore of the Jedi Order, the ways of the Force and how to wield it, the subtle nuances of lightsaber combat, and the dangers of the Dark Side.
10) A Queen's diary
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Padmé Amidala, Queen of Naboo, explains her life and explains what happens when her planet is invaded by enemy soldiers.
11) A star is bored
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A hilariously heartfelt novel about living life at full force, and discovering family when you least expect it, influenced in part by the author's time as Carrie Fisher's beloved assistant. Charlie Besson is about to have an insane job interview. His car is idling, like his life, outside the Hollywood mansion of Kathi Kannon. THE Kathi Kannon, star of stage and screen and People magazine's worst dressed list. She needs an assistant. He needs a hero....
13) I am Spock
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
An autobiography presenting anecdotes from the author's life as an actor and director and from his experiences playing Mr. Spock on Star Trek.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"2001, a space odyssey, was the product of a singular collaboration between Stanley Kubrick and science-fiction visionary Arthur C. Clark. Fresh off the success of his Cold War satire, Dr. Strangelove, Kubrick waned to make the first truly great science-fiction film. Drawing from Clarkes ideas and with one of the author's short stories as the initial inspiration, their bold vision benefited from pioneering special effects that still look extraordinary...
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book is the definitive encyclopedia for the science fiction fanatic. From Barbarella to Blade Runner, from Solaris to Star Wars, and from 1984 to 2001, Sci-Fi Chronicles seeks out 200 of the greatest galactic creations. Presented in an arresting blend of incisive text, infographic timelines, and stunning photographs, each chronologically arranged entry features an entertaining overview written by a science fiction expert, plus: The lifespan of...
17) Aliens
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Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Aliens have haunted the monster movies that have chilled and thrilled rapt audiences for years. This fun-filled film resource begins with the ancient alien history in art, literature, and other classic works. It covers scary science fiction's most significant writers and how their stories came to influence alien movies for years to come. Beginning with the first alien films ever made, the book carries readers through the most popular flicks and sequels,...
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