Stephen Graham Jones Libri

Creature condannate, nelle notti di plenilunio, a subire orripilanti metamorfosi e ad assalir gli esseri umani più indifesi,spesso proprio le persone da loro amate,i licantropi costituiscono la figura più tragica del pantheon orrorifico. Ventitre racconti tradotti per la prima volta in italiano riuniscono, in questa antologia,i nomi più prestigiosi della narrativa fantastica che si sono magistralmente cimentati nella rielaborazione del mito del Lupo Mannaro - rilanciato anche dal Cinema con il film "Wolf",interpretato da Jack Nicholson e da Michelle Pfeiffer - Graham Masterton,Peter Tremayne,Karl Edward Wagner,Ramsey Campbell, Basil Copper con i loro uomini-lupo rievocano in ventitre modi diversi la natura animale che è in ciascuno di noi. Dopo aver letto le storie di questo libro, le notti di luna piena non saranno più le stesse per noi...

Contiene: L'ultima illusione [The last illusion] / Clive Barker -- Bunny non ce l'aveva detto [Bunny didn't tell us] / David J. Schow -- Murgunstrumm / Hugh B. Cave -- L'ultimo turno [The late shift] / Dennis Etchison -- Il Signore Cavallo [The horse lord] / Lisa Tuttle -- Il Saltapicchio [The jumpity-Jim] / R. Chetwynd-Hayes -- I diritti d'autore sono scaduti [Out of copyright] / Ramsey Campbell -- Il fiume dei signi notturni [The river of night's dreaming] / Karl Edward Wagner -- L'esemplare color seppia [Amber print] / Basil Copper -- La Casa del Tempio [The house of the temple] / Brian Lumley -- Gli Jugoslavi [The Yougoslaves] / Robert Bloch -- Il primogenito [Firstborn] / David Campton -- Il dramma nero [The black drama] / Manly Wade Wellman -- Crystal / Charles L. Grant -- Secchielli [Buckets] / F. Paul Wilson -- La testa del satiro [The satyr's head] / David A. Riley -- Rottami [Junk] / Stephen Laws -- Pastone per maiali [Pig's dinner] / Graham Masterton.

Exploring the rich history of African royalty, this book highlights the lives and legacies of influential kings and queens across the continent. It delves into their significant contributions to culture, politics, and society, showcasing the diverse traditions and leadership styles that shaped various regions. The narrative emphasizes the enduring impact of these rulers on contemporary Africa, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the continent's heritage and the powerful figures who have influenced its trajectory.

This book delves into the evolution of hats at Christian Dior, showcasing designs from the New Look to contemporary creations. It features insightful texts, expert contributions, and a rich collection of drawings and photographs, including works by renowned photographers and exclusive images by Sølve Sundsbø.

In the far future, the world is divided into two cultures, each controlled by the mysterious and powerful Commission. One person finds a route between the two cultures — what he discovers changes everything and threatens more than his life.

Celebrating the contributions of over 450 notable figures in horror, science fiction, and fantasy, this volume offers heartfelt tributes to icons from various media. Highlights include Hollywood legends, Bond actors, and unique creators who left a lasting impact on popular culture. With engaging anecdotes and numerous photographs, it serves as both a reference and a tribute to those who passed in 2020, capturing their diverse legacies and the fascinating ways they influenced the genres.

Jones' examination of more than two decades of Georgian political struggle for independence and democracy is a chronicle and analysis of the hopes and disappointments of Georgia's aspiring democracy builders.

'Behind the Lions' sees four esteemed rugby writers from each of the Home Nations delve to the heart of what it means to be a Lion, interviewing a vast array of former tourists to uncover the passion, pride and exhilaration experienced when wearing the famous red jersey.

A lavish collection featuring epic fantasy heroes by Robert E. Howard, a true master of the genre.

After moving into her new home, Coraline discovers a mysterious locked door. Behind it, she finds a strange duplicate world with eerie versions of her parents, the Other Mother and Other Father, who have black button eyes and won't allow her to return to reality.