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Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
342 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"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. Kathi is an icon, bestselling author, and an award winning actress, most known for her role as Priestess Talara in the iconic blockbuster sci-fi film. She's also known for another role:...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time!
Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. The Science of Star Wars addresses 50 topics that span the movies' universe such as battle technology, alien life, space travel, etc. You'll find fascinating explorations of the physics of Star Wars, its plausibility, and more. The perfect Star Wars gift...
Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 510 pages ; 25 cm.
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
Language
English
Description
John Wade grew up in the 1950s, a decade that has since been dubbed the 'golden age of science fiction'. It was a wonderful decade for science fiction, but not so great for young fans. With early television broadcasts being advertised for the first time as 'unsuitable for children' and the inescapable barrier of the 'X' certificate in the cinema barring anyone under the age of sixteen, the author had only the radio to fall back on - and that turned...
Publisher
Manga Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Special edition; widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (DVD) (82 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
日本語
Description
In 2029 a female cybernetic government agent and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of "The Puppet Master", a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together, with her fellow agents from Section 9, they embark on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity.
7) Akira
Publisher
Kōdansha
Pub. Date
[1988]
Edition
Twenty-fifth Anniversary edition.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (DVD) (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Clandestine army activities threaten the war-torn city of Neo-Tokyo when a mysterious being with powerful psychic abilities escapes his prison and inadvertently draws a violent motorcycle gang into a heinous web of experimentation. As a result, a biker with a twisted mind embarks on a path of war, seeking revenge against a society that once called him weak.
8) Paprika
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A revolutionary machine has been built that allows scientists to enter and record a subject's dream. After the machine is stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device before it falls into the hands of a "dream terrorist."
9) Geekerella
Author
Series
Once upon a con volume 1
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 13
Physical Desc
319 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Geek girl Ellie hopes to go to ExcelsiCon Cosplay to meet the actor (closet nerd Darien) scheduled to play Federation Prince Carmindor in a reboot of the movie Starfield.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
©2005
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Go behind the scenes of the movie we've all been waiting for! Discover incredible facts about the characters, aliens, planets, droids, weapons, and ships--including all the new additions to the Star Wars Galaxy."--Cover back.
13) Be more Vader
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Are you stuck in a rut at work? Regardless of whether you're forever fixing the office printer, building the Death Star, or training a Sith Apprentice, seize the moment and ask yourself, "What would Vader do?" Get ahead of the competition with advice from Darth Vader and the galaxy's most powerful leaders. Learn how to gain proper recognition, take control of meetings, and hold onto power.
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations present characters from episode I of "Star Wars" and the technology they use, including Qui-Gon Jinn and his wrist hologram projector, the space freighters of the Nemoidians, and the lightsabers of the Jedi Knights.
15) Movie monsters
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"They've been scaring audiences for decades, and many of them keep coming back to frighten us some more. They're movie monsters. Readers get an in-depth look at some of the most terrifying characters ever filmed. From Hannibal Lecter to Godzilla, the most infamous monsters of the silver screen can be seen here. Dramatic images capture these monsters at their most gruesome, and fascinating facts explain their popularity with filmgoers of yesterday...
Author
Publisher
Plume, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
xiv, 383 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Written with inside access, comprehensive research, and a down-to-earth perspective, [the book] chronicles the entire history of Star Trek, revealing that its enduring place in pop culture is all thanks to innovative pivots and radical change"--
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1998
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 36 cm
Language
English
Description
Offers three-dimensional, cross-section views depicting the inner workings and structures of the "Star Wars" vehicles, including the X-wing fighter and the Death Star.
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
576 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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...
19) UltraViolet
Author
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
[Unrated extended cut].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 87 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Human society has been decimated by a holocaust caused by biological warfare research gone wrong. The intent was to create super-soldiers, but a genetically-engineered virus turns infected humans into Hemophages. These human, vampire-like sub-species have enhanced physical abilities. In the infection-paranoid and technologically advanced society that follows, Violet is a singular Hemophage warrior battling the totalitarian dictator who is determined...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Jump aboard with the Rebel Alliance and the Resistance. Find out what it takes to topple the evil Empire and the First Order...
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