Publisher: Brainstorm Books
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Many Disney films adapt works from the Victorian period, which is often called the Golden Age of children's literature. Animating the Victorians: Disney's Literary History explores Disney's adaptations of Victorian texts like Alice in Wonderland, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and the tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Author Patrick C. Fleming traces those adaptations from initial concept to theatrical release and beyond to the sequels, consumer products, and theme park attractions that make up a Disney franchise. During the production process, which often extended over decades, Disney's writers engaged not just with the texts themselves but with the contexts in which they were written, their authors' biographies, and intervening adaptations. Linking the Disney Princess franchise to Victorian ideologies shows how gender and sexuality are constantly being renegotiated. Disney's animated musicals, theme parks, copyright practices, and even marketing campaigns depend on cultural assumptions, legal frameworks, and media technologies that emerged in nineteenth-century England. By applying scholarship in Victorian studies to a global company, Fleming shows how institutions mediate our understanding of the past and demonstrates the continued relevance of literary studies in a corporate media age.Show book
A brilliant fully illustrated biography that brings Terry Pratchett’s universally beloved Discworld to life as never before and pays tribute to an enduring creative collaboration. “It's still magic, even if you know how it's done.” –Sir Terry Pratchett Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld is a celebration of Discworld art and a brilliant homage to the decades-long collaboration between artist Paul Kidby and Sir Terry Pratchett that takes readers behind the scenes of one of the great creative partnerships. It shows how the Discworld was brought to visual life—from the earliest sketches to the final magnificent masterpieces—and how Pratchett and Kidby were influenced by art and pop culture, fusing them into the Discworld universe. While Pratchett was the undisputed creative fountainhead, for three decades Kidby has been the artistic force taking the people, places, and pieces of man-eating luggage from Terry's ever-fertile imagination right into our world. Packed with never-before-seen art and the stories behind it, it is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.Show book
GOODFELLAS THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY MARTIN SCORSESE CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE ABOUT THE FILM Goodfellas is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the true story of Henry Hill and his life in the Mafia. The film follows Hill's rise and fall within the organized crime world, starting from his youth in Brooklyn to his involvement in major heists. It explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the brutal realities of mob life, depicting the allure and dangers of the criminal underworld. Through dynamic storytelling and intense performances, the film delves into the psychology of its characters, offering a gritty, realistic portrayal of the Mafia’s impact on individuals and families. TRIVIA SAMPLES: “Joe Pesci's Oscar acceptance speech is the sixth shortest in the Academy's history. It was simply, "It's my privilege, thank you." He later admitted that he didn’t expect to win, which is why he kept it short.” “Ray Liotta once mentioned that Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci were like the "glitter" of the film, while he was more like the "glue" that held everything together.” “The film was ranked number two on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest gangster films in June 2008.” “Initially, producer Irwin Winkler disagreed with Martin Scorsese's choice of Ray Liotta for the role of Henry Hill. Liotta convinced him in a conversation at a restaurant.” “Robert De Niro was offered the roles of both Jimmy "The Gent" Conway and Tommy DeVito, but he chose to play Jimmy.”Show book
A luminous story of loss and resilience, Lightkeeper captures acclaimed photographer Stacy Bass's personal journey through grief—and the art of keeping her parents' legacy alive through memory and photography. In 1995, when a tragic seaplane accident on Block Island claimed her father's life, Bass's world shattered. She began to write as a way to process her excruciating grief, while gathering the pieces of his life through collected photographs. Some twenty-five years later, her mother was diagnosed with, and ultimately died from, pancreatic cancer after a one-year battle against that harrowing disease. During her mother's illness, Bass created a living tribute of images and words that built a community of support around her mother when she needed it most. By collecting and sharing photographs of her parents, Michael and Jessica Waldman, Bass recognized how photographs serve not merely as records but as powerful portals into memory—gateways to the stories that exist just outside the frame. Filled with stunning prose, this evocative memoir reveals how Bass became the "lightkeeper" of her family's legacy, preserving their stories for future generations. For anyone who has loved deeply and lost tragically, Lightkeeper offers both solace and inspiration—reminding us that the light of those who have been lost always endures.Show book
Discover the hidden biases that shape meatflake behavior. Have you ever been ridiculed for sticking up for animals? Or maybe some meatflake thought he was being clever by posting a picture of a steak. Have you ever wondered what causes this cringeworthy behavior? Meatflakes are a special type of snowflake. They're known to be insecure and highly threatened by vegans and vegan food. Here's some fun facts about meatflakes:Meatflakes often claim they would rather die than give up meat.Meatflakes instantly turn into a "nutrition expert" whenever the subject of meat comes up.Meatflakes get easily offended when they hear anything negative about meat.Meatflakes are known to be very dismissive of plant-based food without even trying it.Meatflakes think it's clever to post a picture of a steak when someone is raising awareness about animal abuse.Male meatflakes are often insecure about their masculinity and will eat even more meat to feel more manly. Chances are you have a meatflake in your life. A little psychology goes a long way in explaining a lot of the cringeworthy behavior that meatflakes are known for. This book explores the hidden biases that cloud the way they think.Show book
Birthday at Boars Head is a wonderful whodunit from the creative folks at Live Audio Theater. Set in a sprawling manor house overlooking the Rogue River in Southern Oregon, this engaging script includes all the classic elements of a manor house mystery. There’s a creepy old mansion, a greedy family, a visiting British detective, and there’s even a butler named Grimsby! So, curl up with your headphones or speakers and a hot café mocha and match wits with Detective Vincente in this delightful homage to old-time radio mysteries. The first in the four-part Detective Vincente series. “It’s pronounced Vincente with an e! ”Show book
