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The Rough Guide to Classic Novels

2008-05-01 Fiction
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Release : 2008-05-01
Genre : Fiction
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Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Classic Novels by : Simon Mason

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Classic Novels written by Simon Mason. This book was released on 2008-05-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world's greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk's Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors - and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you'll ever need.

The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction

2007-07-16 Literary Criticism
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Release : 2007-07-16
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Rating : 879/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction by : Barry Forshaw

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction written by Barry Forshaw. This book was released on 2007-07-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction takes the reader on a guided tour of the mean streets and blind corners that make up the world’s most popular literary genre. The insider’s book recommends over 200 classic crime novels from masterminds Raymond Chandler and Patricia Highsmith to modern hotshots James Elroy and Patricia Cornwall. You’ll investigate gumshoes, spies, spooks, serial killers, forensic females, prying priests and patsies from the past, present, and future. Complete with extra information on what to read next, all movie adaptions, and illustrated throughout with photos and diagrams ...all the evidence that counts

The Rough Guide to Cult Fiction

2005 American fiction
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Release : 2005
Genre : American fiction
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Book Rating : 870/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Cult Fiction by : Paul Simpson

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cult Fiction written by Paul Simpson. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of cult fiction that profiles key writers and their works and provides trivia related to cult fiction works.

The Rough Guide to Film

2008-05-01 Fiction
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Release : 2008-05-01
Genre : Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 254/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Film by : Rough Guides

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Film written by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2008-05-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.

The Rough Guide to Anime

2009-07-31
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Release : 2009-07-31
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Book Rating : 257/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Anime by : Simon Richmond

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Anime written by Simon Richmond. This book was released on 2009-07-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Anime provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse and amazing world of animation from Japan. Combining a critical approach with all the essential background information Â- from history and short biographies of the key people in the industry to the different genres, themes and cultural references of anime Â- this is the ultimate guide to Japanese animation. The book introduces the creative talents behind the major anime movies, TV series and OVA (original video animation) Â- from the Oscar-winning Spirited Away to classic works like Howl''s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and the iconic shows Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Speed Racer and Robotech. Written by anime expert Simon Richmond, features include the Top 50 must-sees, with details on the most influential directors and creative artists. There''s an exploration of the art form''s history, plus information on the anime conventions and manga-related attractions in Japan. Newcomers will love the glossary of all the anime slang and jargon, while devoted fans will relish the fresh exploration of themes, genres and obsessions in the colourful anime universe.The Rough Guide to Anime explores the best of the prolific genre of anime in today''s popular culture.

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