Maison d'édition: Tales of Terror
To get a sense of justice in horror and horror-adjacent cinema, you first need to experience revulsion and terror. You need to fear and survive predators before you can start hating them, and you need to hate them to get even in the most painful ways. In this book, I rate and review 28 rape-and-revenge films. How many have you seen?
Considering that her film career lasted just six years, it would seem as though the reputation of Grace Kelly far outweighs her actual output. Indeed, from the time of her arrival in Hollywood in 1951 through her final film, High Society, in 1956, Kelly acted in just 11 films, leaving viewers to wonder whether Kelly was still in the beginning of her career or whether High Society was a proper culmination to an extraordinarily brief stay in the film industry? Ultimately, it is might be most accurate to state that Kelly was still in the prime of her career, but it’s unclear what direction her career would have taken, as well as who inherited the void she left. Ingrid Bergman’s fame cannot be doubted, but the international quality of her career has prevented most people from gaining a complete understanding of her filmography. Moreover, the immense success of her most famous films obscured her other achievements; one of Bergman’s persistent lamentations late in her career was that even though she appeared in other films she deemed more significant, the only film of hers that people wanted to discuss was Casablanca. Although Fontaine and de Havilland would make history by becoming the only sisters to both win an Academy Award for Best Actress, that anecdote was just one of the various stories about the siblings that has shed light on their notoriously contentious and complicated relationship. As Fontaine once put it, “I married first, won the Oscar before Olivia did, and if I die first, she'll undoubtedly be livid because I beat her to it!" Kim Novak’s most famous role was as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary “icy blondes” in Vertigo (1958), beguiling Jimmy Stewart’s character to the point of madness in what is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. The girl who originally wanted to be an artist reached the upper echelon of Hollywood itself before she had even turned 30.Voir livre
This comprehensive book delves into the magical and secretive world of fungi and lichens. It includes a thorough guide to the safe collection and identification of wild specimens and explains how to draw and paint them in the field and the studio, in sketchbooks and finished artworks with line, form, texture, tone, colour and composition all in mind. With over 350 illustrations, this book is an essential companion for mycophiles, artists, illustrators and journallers, as well as all those who love nature.Voir livre
Cliché-verre is a technique of etching and painting directly on photographic negatives. The term means “glass negative” in French and is as old as photography itself, dating to the 1840s and earlier. The first successful photographic process involved coating glass plates with light-sensitive chemicals from which reversed (positive) prints could be made. Artists experimented with drawing, etching, and combining images directly on the glass, resulting in fanciful black-and-white prints. But few artists were inspired to develop the idea further until the advent of color photography in the early 20th Century. The Magic Lantern, long predating photography, was invented by Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch astronomer and physicist, in the 1600s. It is a simple device for projecting images, based upon the centuries-old principles of the “camera obscura” or “darkened room.” When the photographic process evolved to film rather than glass plates, the technology spread. Color film arrived in the 1930s. There were now both film negatives and positives (slides). Brian Allan Skinner is the author of six volumes of illustrated fiction. His experiments with cliché-verre began in the 1960s. Here are 50 examples of his work from the past half-century, in brilliant color. In the epilogue, he explains his process in detail.Voir livre
Songs that sell the most copies become hits, but some of those hits become something more—iconic recordings that not only inspire a generation but also change the direction of music. In Anatomy of 55 More Songs, based on his column for the Wall Street Journal, music journalist and historian Marc Myers tells the story behind fifty-five rock, pop, R&B, country, and soul-gospel hits through intimate interviews with the artists who wrote and recorded them. Part oral history, part musical analysis, Anatomy of 55 More Songs ranges from Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" to Dionne Warwick's "Walk On By," The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations," and Black Sabbath's "Paranoid." Bernie Taupin recalls how he wrote the lyrics to Elton John's "Rocket Man;" Joan Jett remembers channeling her rage against how she had been unfairly labeled and treated as a female rocker into "Bad Reputation;" and Ozzy Osbourne, Elvis Costello, Bob Weir, Sheryl Crow, Alice Cooper, Roberta Flack, John Mellencamp, Keith Richards, Carly Simon, and many others reveal the emotions and technique behind their major works. Through an absorbing chronological, song-by-song analysis of the most memorable post-war hits, Anatomy of 55 More Songs provides a sweeping look at the evolution of pop music between 1964 and today.Voir livre
Hi guys this is the JANUARY 2022 Magazine issue, which contains artists interviews to inspire artists, and so much more to help the artist in their art career,it contains artist interviews, art-related topics articles and question of the month, step of the month and social media updatesVoir livre
This book bundle explores the rich histories, cultures, and legacies of the Arawak Empire, the Carib Civilization, and the Taíno Civilization—three powerful societies that thrived in the Caribbean before European contact. These island peoples developed unique traditions, navigational expertise, and complex social structures that shaped the region for centuries. Discover the Arawak Empire, a widespread network of indigenous communities known for their seafaring skills, agricultural advancements, and peaceful ways of life. Learn how they built extensive trade routes across the Caribbean and influenced neighboring cultures with their pottery, farming techniques, and spiritual beliefs. Unravel the story of the Carib Civilization, a fierce and resilient maritime society that commanded respect through their warrior culture and dominance of the Lesser Antilles. Skilled navigators and hunters, the Caribs played a crucial role in shaping the power dynamics of the region, resisting foreign influence for generations. Explore the world of the Taíno Civilization, the first indigenous people encountered by Christopher Columbus. Renowned for their sophisticated villages, intricate petroglyphs, and contributions to modern Caribbean culture, the Taíno left a lasting impact on language, cuisine, and folklore, despite facing immense challenges from European colonization. From vast trade networks to legendary resistance, these Caribbean civilizations played a vital role in shaping the history of the Americas. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts eager to uncover the vibrant cultures that once flourished across the islands.Voir livre
