Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar

Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar

Author: Bonnie J. Buratti

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-02-09

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1107152747

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A senior planetary astronomer leads this personal tour of NASA's latest Solar System discoveries.


Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar

Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar

Author: Bonnie J. Buratti

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-02-09

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1108116515

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Join Bonnie J. Buratti, a leading planetary astronomer, on this personal tour of NASA's latest discoveries. Moving through the Solar System from Mercury, Venus, Mars, past comets and asteroids and the moons of the giant planets, to Pluto, and on to exoplanets, she gives vivid descriptions of landforms that are similar to those found on Earth but that are more fantastic. Sulfur-rich volcanoes and lakes on Io, active gullies on Mars, huge ice plumes and tar-like deposits on the moons of Saturn, hydrocarbon rivers and lakes on Titan, and nitrogen glaciers on Pluto are just some of the marvels that await readers. Discover what it is like to be involved in a major scientific enterprise, with all its pitfalls and excitement, from the perspective of a female scientist. This engaging account of modern space exploration is written for non-specialist readers, from students in high school to enthusiasts of all ages.


Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar

Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar

Author: Bonnie Jean Buratti

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 9781108117418

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A senior planetary astronomer leads this personal tour of NASA's latest Solar System discoveries.


Fantastic Worlds: The Art of William Stout

Fantastic Worlds: The Art of William Stout

Author: Ed Leimbacher

Publisher: Insight Editions

Published: 2018-11-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781608878659

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From his cult movie posters to his epic paleoart, celebrate the life and work of William Stout with this stunning monograph featuring the most iconic imagery from the multitalented muralist, illustrator, and designer. Muralist, illustrator, comics artist, poster designer—William Stout has created a body of work that transcends genre, medium, and industry during his astonishing forty-year career. He has designed album covers for the Who and the Rolling Stones, worked on films ranging from Ralph Bakshi’s Wizards to Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, and brought the world of the dinosaurs to life through highly acclaimed paleoart. Now Stout fans can relive the life and career of their favorite artist with this breathtaking monograph. Curated by the artist himself, Fantastic Worlds: The Art of William Stout bursts with the most iconic imagery in Stout’s oeuvre. From his student years to his robust career as a painter, illustrator, and more, Fantastic Worlds gives readers an in-depth understanding of how Stout developed as an artist, illustrated by his most inspired work. Visually stunning and definitive, Fantastic Worlds is the ultimate Stout retrospective—the perfect way for fans to commemorate the extraordinary work of a one-of-a-kind artist.


Fantasy Fiction into Film

Fantasy Fiction into Film

Author: Leslie Stratyner

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 0786430575

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This work examines the symbolism of fantasy fiction, literal and figurative representation in fantastic film adaptations, and the imaginative differences between page and screen. Essays focus on movies adapted from various types of fantasy fiction--novels, short stories and graphic novels--and study the transformation and literal translation from text to film in the Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Howl's Moving Castle, Finding Neverland, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked and Practical Magic.


The Cosmos

The Cosmos

Author: Jay M. Pasachoff

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-07-11

Total Pages: 733

ISBN-13: 1108431380

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Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.


Miyazakiworld

Miyazakiworld

Author: Susan Napier

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 0300240961

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The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit—what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises. Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre. Napier insightfully illuminates the multiple themes crisscrossing his work, from empowered women to environmental nightmares to utopian dreams, creating an unforgettable portrait of a man whose art challenged Hollywood dominance and ushered in a new chapter of global popular culture.


Future and Fantastic Worlds

Future and Fantastic Worlds

Author: Sheldon Jaffery

Publisher: Borgo Press

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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Future and Fantastic Worlds embodies an unusual approach to the field of bibliographic research, including over 700 annotations of every DAW book published through mid-1987, with indexes by author, artist, and title, providing a massive guide to modern SF writers and their works, with much background data. Interspersed throughout the book are numerous wry, irreverent, and amusing observations offered by the late and highly respected researcher in this extremely valuable genre tool.


Strange New Worlds

Strange New Worlds

Author: Ray Jayawardhana

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2013-04-21

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 069115807X

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Describes the science of planet hunters, the prospects for the discovery of alien life, and discusses the controversies surrounding extrasolar-planet research.