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Science-less Fiction (blu-ray)

Notorious sleaze purveyor Bill Zebub sends up socially conscious sci-fi with this sexy, irreverent spoof featuring abundant nudity ear-splitting heavy metal musicJason Buchanan.

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Pulp Fiction (blu-ray)

Outrageously violent, time-twisting, and in love with language, Pulp Fiction was widely considered the most influential American movie of the 1990s. Director and co-screenwriter Quentin Tarantino synthesized such seemingly disparate traditions as the syncopated language of David Mamet; the serious violence of American gangster movies, crime movies, and films noirs mixed up with the wacky violence of cartoons, video games, and Japanese animation; and the fragmented story-telling structures of such experimental classics as Citizen Kane, Rashomon, and La jetee. The Oscar-winning script by Tarantino and Roger Avary intertwines three stories, featuring Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta, in the role that single-handedly reignited his career, as hit men who have philosophical interchanges on such topics as the French names for American fast food products; Bruce Willis as a boxer out of a 1940s B-movie; and such other stalwarts as Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Christopher Walken, Eric Stoltz, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman, whose dance sequence with Travolta proved an instant classicLeo Charney.

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Stranger Than Fiction (blu-ray)

A socially isolated IRS agent whose every move is documented by a disembodied female voice discovers that his life is the subject of a book currently being written by a best-selling author, whose creative block has stunted her repeated efforts to kill him off, in a quirky fantasy comedy written by Hollywood hot property Zach Helm and directed by Finding Neverland's Marc Forester. Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) lives a life of solitude. Kay Eiffel (Emma Thompson) can't seem to find a way to finish her latest book. Though Harold and Kay have never actually met, their fates are about to become intertwined in a most unusual manner.

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The Writer's Digest Interviews: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers eBook

The best science fiction and fantasy writers of our time offer you a rare look behind the scenes in The Writer's Digest Interviews: Science Fiction Fantasy Writers....

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How to Write Crime Fiction OnDemand Webinar

Learn the genre conventions of crime fiction and how to apply them to your own writing and engage readers....

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Science Fiction and Extro-Science Fiction

Paperback, Univ of Minnesota Pr, 2015, ISBN13 9781937561482, ISBN10 1937561488.

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The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction: 50 North American Short Stories Since 1970

Selected from a survey of more than five hundred English professors, short story writers, and novelists, this revised and updated second edition features fifty remarkable stories written by a wide spectrum of stylistically and culturally diverse authors. Russell Banks - Donald Barthelme - Rick Bass - Richard Bausch - Charles Baxter - Amy Bloom - T.C. Boyle - Kevin Brockmeier - Robert Olen Butler - Sandra Cisneros - Peter Ho Davies - Janet Desaulniers - Junot Diaz - Anthony Doerr - Stuart Dybek - Deborah Eisenberg - Richard Ford - Mary Gaitskill - Dagoberto Gilb - Ron Hansen - A.

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Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore

Professional editor and author Elizabeth Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling stories that will stand out from the competition and attract the attention of agents and publishers, including: - Stand-out style techniques, from accessing an authentic voice to applying techniques of "wordsmithing" that transform prose - How to rewrite characterization for dimensionality, a universal need, and theme - Adjustment suggestions to match the prose style and structure of specific genres - Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style - Strategies to strengthen story beginnings and endings - Methods for increasing plot stakes, creating movement, and adjusting pace for maximum suspense.

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White Cloud Worlds: An Anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artwork from Aotearoa New Zealand

Filled with breathtaking artistry and fantastical images, White Cloud Worlds showcases the work of twenty-seven established and emerging artists in the area of science fiction and fantasy art. Take a journey through some of the most imaginative and creative minds of today, as they unveil spectacular, visually rich worlds occupied by mythical gods, beasts, aliens, elves, robots, and other legendary creatures. This book will give readers a chance to view more than one hundred pages of spectacular images of uniquely designed creatures and beings, as well as learn about the artists who created them. Each artist profile will include a brief biography and description of their method, and provide examples of their best work.

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Short Story Criticism: Criticism of the Works of Short Fiction Writers

Hardcover, Gale / Cengage Learning, 2016, ISBN13 9781410315717, ISBN10 1410315711.

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The Half-Known World: On Writing Fiction

A rigorous examination of the workings of fiction by the novelist Robert Boswell, "one of America's finest writers" (Tom Perrotta) Robert Boswell has been writing, reading, and teaching literature for more than twenty years. In this sparkling collection of essays, he brings this vast experience and a keen critical eye to bear on craft issues facing literary writers. Examples from masters such as Leo Tolstoy, Flannery O'Connor, and Alice Munro illustrate this engaging discussion of what makes great writing. At the same time, Boswell moves readers beyond the classroom, candidly sharing the experiences that have shaped his own writing life.

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Hollywood Paranormal Films: Fact and Fiction

Paperback, Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2011, ISBN13 9780764338120, ISBN10 0764338129.

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Truthful Fictions: Conversations With American Biographical Novelists

In this new collection of interviews, some of America's most prominent novelists identify the key intellectual developments that led to the rise of the contemporary biographical novel, discuss the kind of historical 'truth' this novel communicates, indicate why this narrative form is superior to the traditional historical novel, and reflect on the ideas and characters central to their individual works. These interviews do more than just define an innovative genre of contemporary fiction. They provide a precise way of understanding the complicated relationship and pregnant tensions between contextualized thinking and historical representation, interdisciplinary studies and 'truth' production, and fictional reality and factual constructions. By focusing on classical and contemporary debates regarding the nature of the historical novel, this volume charts the forces that gave birth to a new incarnation of this genre.

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The 4 A.M. Breakthrough: Unconventional Writing Exercises That Transform Your Fiction

Realize All That Is Possible in Your FictionWriters have long turned to exercises for help with beginning? be it a new piece of fiction, a daily routine, or a serious writing life. Behind the theory of exercises is an attitude of curiosity and expectancy, a desire to ask questions of yourself and of the world, to boldly? or not so boldly'stick a toe into the waters of something fresh, provocative, and exhilarating. To create fiction on the verge. In "The 4 A.

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New Sudden Fiction: Short-Short Stories from America and Beyond

Responding to America s love affair with the short-short, editors Robert Shapard and James Thomas searched thousands of books and magazines to select these sixty stories each under 2,000 words, each with its own element of surprise, whether traditional, experimental, humorous, moving, or magical. In the process they discovered both new talents and a wealth of celebrated writers, such as Jorge Luis Arzola, Aimee Bender, Teolinda Gers o, Romulus Linney, Yann Martel, Sam Shepard, and Tobias Wolff. Zdravka Evitmova conjures blood drops that cure any disease. Ian Frazier writes public relations for crows.

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Black Space: Imagining Race in Science Fiction Film

Science fiction film offers its viewers many pleasures, not least of which is the possibility of imagining other worlds in which very different forms of society exist. Not surprisingly, however, these alternative worlds often become spaces in which filmmakers and film audiences can explore issues of concern in our own society. Through an analysis of over thirty canonic science fiction (SF) films, including Logan's Run, Star Wars, Blade Runner, Back to the Future, Gattaca, and Minority Report, Black Space offers a thorough-going investigation of how SF film since the 1950s has dealt with the issue of race and specifically with the representation of blackness. Setting his study against the backdrop of America's ongoing racial struggles and complex socioeconomic histories, Adilifu Nama pursues a number of themes in Black Space.

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Rasskazy: New Fiction from a New Russia

Few countries have undergone more radical transformations than Russia has since the fall of the Soviet Union. The stories in Rasskazy: New Fiction from a New Russia present twenty-three depictions of the new Russia from its most talented young writers. Selected from the pages of the top Russian literary magazines and written by winners of the most prestigious literary awards, most of these stories appear here in English for the first time. "What's new is the rhythm and snap of the hip, modern, contemporary voices that we would expect to hear rattling into a cell phone in the booth next to ours, and the rendering of that voice into an English that's as idiomatic and confident as we imagine these speakers to be.

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Tarrts 2: Incisive Fiction from Emerging Writers

Fourteen finalists in the Tartt First Fiction Award present their stories. Includes stories by Joe Benevento, Philip Cioffari, Serena Crawford, Tery Dubow, Melissa Fraterrigo (winner) , Thomas D. Lisk, Sean Lovelace, Kelly Magee, Karen Miller, Sandra Novack, Liz Orndoff, Amy Stuber, John Vanderslice, and Susan Weiss..

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Demons, Deliverance, Discernment: Separating Fact from Fiction about the Spirit World, Paperback (9781941663202)

Publishing Date: May 8, 2015 Author: Driscoll, Fr Mike Paperback.

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Contemporary Dystopian Fiction for Young Adults: Brave New Teenagers

From the jaded, wired teenagers of M.T. Anderson's "Feed" to the spirited young rebels of Suzanne Collins "The Hunger Games "trilogy, the protagonists of Young Adult dystopias are introducing a new generation of readers to the pleasures and challenges of dystopian imaginings. As the dark universes of YA dystopias continue to flood the market, "Contemporary Dystopian Fiction for Young Adults: Brave New Teenagers "offers a critical evaluation of the literary and political potentials of this widespread publishing phenomenon.

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Saddleback Educational Publishing Escape from Earth; Science Fiction, Audio

Nick's new college roommate, Darryl, needs some help. At first glance, Nick thinks he's a real dork. And what's with the briefcase? But Darryl's problem is literally out of this world. Stories deal with mature themes involving culturally diverse characters.

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Saddleback Educational Publishing Murray's Nightmare; Science Fiction, Audio, Grades 9-12

Lazy Rita needed to hit the gym and get in shape. She's grateful when the mysterious Rowena shows up and supplies the motivation. But now Rowena is going too far and pushing too hard. Help! Stories deal with mature themes involving culturally diverse characters.

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Saddleback Educational Publishing Under Siege; Science Fiction, Audio, Read-Along, Grades 9-12

All of the vehicles on Cole's Island seem to have minds of their own, and they want to kill. The class clown and the town punk make an unlikely team. Stories deal with mature themes involving culturally diverse characters. Written specifically for the struggling reader, these fast paced novels maintain student interest until the last page.

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Tremors: New Fiction by Iranian American Writers

This groundbreaking anthology brings together twenty-seven authors from a wide range of experiences that offer new perspectives on the Iranian American story. The authors in Tremors represent the maturing voice of Iranian American fiction from the vantage point of those who were born and raised in Iran, as well as those writers who reflect a more distant, but still important, connection to their Iranian heritage. Altogether, these narratives capture the diversity of the Iranian diaspora and complicate the often-narrow view of Iranian culture represented in the media. The stories and novel excerpts explore the deeply human experiences of one of the newest immigrant groups to the United States in its attempts to adjust and assimilate in the face of major historical upheavals such as the 1979 Iranian revolution, the hostage crisis, and the attacks of September 11, 2001.

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Take-two Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide - Science Fiction - Pc (41634)

After the first wave of great colony ships departed Earth, the jubilation of humanity was short-lived. Those left behind fell into a violent struggle over the quickly-diminishing resources on their barren home world. From this tumultuous time, four new factions arose. These newcomers were grounded not in the idealism of their predecessors, but on opportunism, resilience, ruthlessness, and above all a commitment to their own survival.

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Science Fiction (cd)

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The Broadview Anthology of Short Fiction

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Native American Fiction: A User's Manual

An entirely new approach to reading, understanding, and enjoying Native American fiction "This book has been written with the narrow conviction that if Native American literature is worth thinking about at all, it is worth thinking about as literature. The vast majority of thought that has been poured out onto Native American literature has puddled, for the most part, on how the texts are positioned in relation to history or culture."Rather than create a comprehensive cultural and historical genealogy for Native American literature, David Treuer investigates a selection of the most important Native American novels and, with a novelist's eye and a critic's mind, examines the intricate process of understanding literature on its own terms. "Native American Fiction: A User's Manual "is speculative, witty, engaging, and written for the inquisitive reader.

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Funko Pop! Movies: Pulp Fiction, Jules Winnifield

Funko Pop! Movies: Pulp Fiction, Jules Winnifield: Stands 3-3/4" tallComes in a window display boxCheck out the other Pulp Fiction figures (sold separately).

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The Cambridge Companion to Fiction in the Romantic Period

Paperback, Cambridge Univ Pr, 2007, ISBN13 9780521681087, ISBN10 0521681081.

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The Collected Short Fiction of C.J. Cherryh

Daw is thrilled to present the first and only complete and comprehensive volume of C.J. Cherryh's short fiction in trade paperback Featuring the short stories, novellas, and novelettes-including the award-winning story, Cassandra, and a new novella written specifically for this book-of the multiple award-winning author, this volume is a must-have for fans and newcomers alike..

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The Sickroom in Victorian Fiction: The Art of Being Ill

In this exploration of the significance of illness in the Victorian literary imagination Miriam Bailin maps the cultural implications and narrative effects of the sickroom as an important symbolic space in nineteenth-century life and literature. Dr Bailin draws on non-fictional accounts of illness by Julia Stephen, Harriet Martineau and others to illuminate the presentation of illness and ministration, patient and nurse, in the fiction of Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens and George Eliot. She argues that the sickroom functions as an imagined retreat from conflicts in Victorian society, and that fictional representations of illness serve to resolve both social conflict and aesthetic tension. Her concentration on the sickroom scene as a compositional response to insistent formal as well as social problems yields fresh readings of canonical works and approaches to the constituent elements of Victorian realist narrative.

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What If?: Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers: College Edition

This how-to-write fiction book is comprised primarily of exercises introduced by brief but informative essays on the aspects of fiction. Long on specifics and short on theoretical information so often found in books about the art of writing, this text provides a practical, hands-on approach to writing fiction. Organized by the elements of fiction and concluded by an anthology of contemporary fiction, this book helps all fiction writers hone and improve their craft. The elements of fiction-character, point of view, dialogue, plot, style and revision.

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A World of Fiction: Twenty Timeless Short Stories

The stories in "A World of Fiction," Second Edition, by Sybil Marcus, embrace a variety of themes, literary and linguistic styles, and time frames. Advanced students will sharpen their reading, speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills as they discover the pleasure and reward of reading fiction. This anthology provides complete and unabridged selections by: Woody Allen - Kate Chopin - Nadine Gordimer - James Joyce - D.H.

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Food: Fact or Fiction?: Season 1 (2015)

Do carrots really improve our eyesight? Did salt win the Civil War? Explore accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns to uncover the food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat....

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Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy And Horror: Speculative Genre

Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R) , Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a bloodcurdling plot twist, including: Harlan Ellison (R) , on crafting the perfect story title Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale Piers Anthony, on making fantastical characters feel genuine and relatable Among the other writers included are: Steven Barnes, Peter Briggs, David Brin, Sara B. Cooper, Brian James Freeman, Joe R. Lansdale, Bruce McAllister, Vonda N.

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Magical Realism in Postcolonial British Fiction: History, Nation, and Narration

MAGICAL REALISM IN POSTCOLONIAL BRITISH FICTION.

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Nebula Awards 29: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year

Each of the Nebula winners and finalists featured here displays its own (often highly idiosyncratic) excellence. This volume, which represents the best of 1993, includes offerings from Harlan Ellison, Kim Stanley Robinson, and Lisa Goldstein...

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Landmarks: 2015 National Flash-Fiction Day Anthology

An anthology of flash-fictions inspired by the theme of Geography, produced as part of the celebrations for National Flash-Fiction Day 2015. Over 60 tales of intriguing places and the lives that are lived in them. From the large to the small, from the fun..

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Sidekicks: A Speculative Fiction Anthology Supporting Milehicon

Sidekicks are used to being hidden from the spotlight shining on the hero they support. They work behind the scenes, doing their best to support their more famous companion. There are times when the sidekick becomes the hero, when they have to step up and..

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The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Robert W. Chambers: Volume 4-Including One Novel 'The Hidden Children, ' and Two Short Stories of the

The final unsettling collection of the author's weird and supernatural fiction Robert W. Chambers most famous and most highly regarded work is undoubtedly, 'The King in Yellow'-a collection of stories held by the common theme of a drama of the same ti...

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Garrett P. Serviss' Science Fiction: Three Interplanetary Adventures Including the Unnauthorised Sequel to H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds-Edison's Con

Three classic science fiction adventure novels H.G. Wells brought his immortal 'War of the Worlds' to a conclusion with the defeat of the Martian invaders destroyed by the smallest of earth creatures-the bacteria. The aliens may have failed to dominate t.

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Sisters: And Other Fast Fiction

Sisters Margo and Susie have learned to bury their differences and present a united front to the world. Although the sisters could not be more different, they have willingly come together to fulfill a request-to sit for a portrait for their parents' up...

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Fact or Fiction: Explaining the Unexplained

Whether you believe that man evolved from the apes (Darwinism) or that man was created in God's own image (religion) , man has questioned the whats and whys of his surroundings. Why does the sun rise and set? Why does it rain? Why do dinosaurs eat us? As t...

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Aggressive Fictions: Reading the Contemporary American Novel

A frequent complaint against contemporary American fiction is that too often it puts off readers in ways they find difficult to fathom. Books such as Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho, Katherine Dunn's Geek Love, and Don DeLillo's Underworld seem determined to upset, disgust, or annoy their readers or to disorient them by shunning traditional plot patterns and character development. Kathryn Hume calls such works "aggressive fiction." Why would authors risk alienating their readers and why should readers persevere? Looking beyond the theory-based justifications that critics often provide for such fiction, Hume offers a commonsense guide for the average reader who wants to better understand and appreciate books that might otherwise seem difficult to enjoy.

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