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My Worst Frenemy (Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja #10)
by Marcus Emerson Noah ChildAge Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up. The name's Chase Cooper, and this is my tenth diary as a 6th grade ninja. If I had a penny for every time trouble came knocking at my door... I'd have ten pennies. A few days have passed since the green ninja clan appeared, but that's more than enough time for them to give me a headache. It doesn't help that my attention is stretched between a crazy robotics competition, an annoying pirate poser, and the ex-leader of the red ninja clan. Somehow Wyatt and I have found ourselves on the same side of the fence this time, but we've made a deal - if I help him get his ninja clan back then he'll leave me alone forever. Now Wyatt and I are on a mission to figure out who the leaders of the new ninja clans are, but working with Wyatt definitely isn't easy. Whoever said "keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer" obviously never met Wyatt. Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 10: My Worst Frenemy is a hilarious action adventure that's entertaining for children ages 9-12, middle school students, and adults.
My Year of Flops
by Nathan Rabin A. V. ClubIn 2007, Nathan Rabin set out to provide a revisionist look at the history of cinematic failure on a weekly basis. What began as a solitary ramble through the nooks and crannies of pop culture evolved into a way of life. My Year Of Flops collects dozens of the best-loved entries from the A.V. Club column along with bonus interviews and fifteen brand-new entries covering everything from notorious flops like The Cable Guy and Last Action Hero to bizarre obscurities like Glory Road, Johnny Cash's poignantly homemade tribute to Jesus. Driven by a unique combination of sympathy and Schadenfreude, My Year Of Flops is an unforgettable tribute to cinematic losers, beautiful and otherwise.
Myrna Loy: The Only Good Girl in Hollywood
by Emily W. LeiderFrom the beginning, Myrna Loy's screen image conjured mystery, a sense of something withheld. "Who is she?" was a question posed in the first fan magazine article published about her in 1925. This first ever biography of the wry and sophisticated actress best known for her role as Nora Charles, wife to dapper detective William Powell in The Thin Man, offers an unprecedented picture of her life and an extraordinary movie career that spanned six decades. Opening with Loy's rough-and-tumble upbringing in Montana, the book takes us to Los Angeles in the 1920s, where Loy's striking looks caught the eye of Valentino, through the silent and early sound era to her films of the thirties, when Loy became a top box office draw, and to her robust post-World War II career. Throughout, Emily W. Leider illuminates the actress's friendships with luminaries such as Cary Grant, Clark Gable, and Joan Crawford and her collaborations with the likes of John Barrymore, David O. Selznick, Sam Goldwyn, and William Wyler, among many others. This highly engaging biography offers a fascinating slice of studio era history and gives us the first full picture of a very private woman who has often been overlooked despite her tremendous star power.
Myst and Riven: The World of the D'ni
by Mark J. P. Wolf"Myst and Riven is well-written, interesting, on-topic, insightful, and a real pleasure to read. " -Edward Castronova, Indiana University. Video games have become a major cultural force, and within their history, Myst and its sequel Riven stand out as influential examples. Myst and Riven:The World of the D'ni is a close analysis of two of the most popular and significant video games in the history of the genre, investigating in detail their design, their functionality, and the gameplay experience they provide players. While scholarly close analysis has been applied to films for some time now, it has only rarely been applied at this level to video games. Mark J. P. Wolf uses elements such as graphics and sound, the games' mood and atmosphere and how they are generated, the geography and design of the digital worlds, and the narrative structures of the games to examine their appeal to both critical and general audiences, their legacy, and what made them great. Myst and Riven is the first book in the Landmark Video Games series, edited by Bernard Perron and Mark J. P. Wolf, which is the first series to examine individual video games of historical significance.
Mysterious Stranger: A Book of Magic
by David BlaineBlaine’s Challenge! ———— —— —— —— —— — —— —— — —— —— — ——— —— ———— A never-before-attempted challenge to readers everywhere! WIN $100,000. 00 Hidden throughout the volume now in front of you are secret little signals, clues, and codes that, once understood and deciphered, will lead to the discovery of a Treasure!! Which has been hidden somewhere within the confines of the continental United States of America. Where is it? Who Will find it? We Can’t Say! —————————————— This challenge has been created and sponsored by the world’s greatest mystifier . . . DAVID BLAINE who was Buried Alive For Seven Days and Seven Nights. The one and same who became the world’s ONLY LIVING ICE CUBE in world-famous Times Square and who . . . stood as still as a statue 10 stories above Manhattan only to leap to his life below. ————————————— The book in your hands now Reveals Some of David Blaine’s most closely guarded SECRETS. Such as WHO IS HE? WHERE DID HE COME FROM? HOW DOES HE DO IT? The reader will also LEARN a multitude of inside SECRETS with which he or she too can mystify anyone. THE MYSTERIOUS MR. BLAINE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN RECORDED HISTORY WILL READ YOUR THOUGHTS THROUGH THE WRITTEN WORD “A latter-day Houdini. ” —The New York Times “The hottest name in magic. ”— USA Today HIS SECRETS WILL BECOME YOURS —————————————————————————————— From the Hardcover edition.
Mysterium Twin Peaks: Zeichen – Welten – Referenzen
by Caroline Frank Markus SchleichDer Sammelband bringt verschiedene Zugänge und Kontexte zu Twin Peaks zusammen und greift dabei auch die besonderen produktions- und rezeptionsästhetischen Spezifika der Serie auf. Das Spektrum der Beiträge umfasst ganz unterschiedliche Themenbereiche: Genremix, Transaktualität, komplexe narrative Strukturen, Traum und Traumhaftigkeit, Geschlechts- und Identitätskonzepte, extremer Fankult, visuelle Ästhetik, akustische Dimensionen, postmoderne Verweiskultur und nicht zuletzt die Frage danach, welche anderen Quality TV-Serien durch Twin Peaks erst möglich wurden.
Mystical Gaze of the Cinema: The Films of Peter Weir
by Richard Leonard'Magical', 'out of this world', 'an experience you'll never forget': Peter Weir's films have enthralled audiences around the globe. Whether in iconic Australian works such as Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli or international mainstream thrillers such as Witness, Weir has deliberately created mystical movie experiences. Modern cinema studies is used to dissecting films on the basis of gender, class or race: now, for the first time, Richard Leonard shows that a mystical gaze also exists and is exercised in the secular multiplex temples of today. The Mystical Gaze of the Cinema is a meticulous and accessible book that uses a psychoanalytic approach incorporating the insights of Jung, film theory and theology to break new ground in what continues to be a hot topic in cinema studies: the spectator/screen relationship. Leonard provides a fresh and innovative perspective on what happens when we behold a film.
Mysticism in the Theater: What’s Needed Right Now (Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies)
by Tom BlockMysticism in the Theater introduces theater makers to the power and possibility of using historical mystical ideas to influence all aspects of a production. Historical mysticism represents ideas developed by recognized spiritual thinkers in all religions and time periods: individuals who stilled their ego, and perceived the unity of all, hidden within the apparent multiplicity of existence. This unique manner of spiritual inlay allows theatrical presentations to find the height of artistic expression: art at the intersection of our historical moment and the eternal. This study introduces theater makers to the history of mystical inspiration within performance work and develops strategies for inserting mystical ideas into their productions. The book ties this model into theatre’s history, as mystical ideas and quotes have been inserted into productions from Greek theatre through Shakespeare and into the present day. This book explores how teachings and ideas of specific historical mystical thinkers might influence all aspects of contemporary theatrical productions including writing, directing, acting, stagecraft/set design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and choreography.
Myth: Folklore, legends and fables from around the world
by Sarah BartlettHumans have always told stories, and myths have been used for millennia as a means of storytelling. A good tale can deliver an important message, an understanding of deeper emotional conflicts, or perhaps act as a light piece of entertainment. Myths have always been a useful lens to see reality through, as well as granting explanations for the unexplainable. Myth provides detailed information on a wide range of myths and legends throughout history and across the globe. Ancient myths of Egypt, Rome, Greece, Scandinavia and the Celtic world are explored alongside the legends of Native Americans, Australian Aborigines, Aztecs and Incas, Africa and Asia. From Aphrodite to King Arthur and the Epic of Gilgamesh to Mayan death gods, here you will find a guide to the specific traditions as well as an exploration of common themes in myths worldwide including creation, love, quests and the underworld.This is an indispensable guide for any mythology enthusiasts.
Myth: Folklore, legends and fables from around the world
by Sarah BartlettHumans have always told stories, and myths have been used for millennia as a means of storytelling. A good tale can deliver an important message, an understanding of deeper emotional conflicts, or perhaps act as a light piece of entertainment. Myths have always been a useful lens to see reality through, as well as granting explanations for the unexplainable. Myth provides detailed information on a wide range of myths and legends throughout history and across the globe. Ancient myths of Egypt, Rome, Greece, Scandinavia and the Celtic world are explored alongside the legends of Native Americans, Australian Aborigines, Aztecs and Incas, Africa and Asia. From Aphrodite to King Arthur and the Epic of Gilgamesh to Mayan death gods, here you will find a guide to the specific traditions as well as an exploration of common themes in myths worldwide including creation, love, quests and the underworld.This is an indispensable guide for any mythology enthusiasts.
Mythic Imagination and the Actor: Exercises, Inspiration, and Guidance for the 21st Century Actor
by Marissa ChibásIn Mythic Imagination and the Actor, Marissa Chibás draws on over three decades of experience as a Latinx actor, writer, filmmaker, and teacher to offer an approach to acting that embraces collective imagination, archetypal work, and the mythic. The book begins with a comparative analysis between method acting and mythic acting, encouraging actors to push past the limits of singular life experience and move to a realm where imagination and metaphor thrive. In the context of mythic acting, the book explores awareness work, solo performance creation, the power of archetypes, character building exercises, creating a body/text connection, and how to be the detective of your own process. Through this inclusive guide for a new age of diverse performers traversing gender, ability, culture, and race, readers are able to move beyond their limits to a deep engagement with the infinite possibilities of rich imagination. The final chapter empowers and motivates artists to live healthfully within the practice and create a personal artistic vision plan. Written for actors and students of acting, American Drama, and film and theatre studies, Mythic Imagination and the Actor provides practical exercises and prompts to unlock and interpret an actor’s deepest creative sources.
Mythic Imagination and the Actor: Exercises, Inspiration, and Guidance for the 21st Century Actor
by Marissa ChibásIn Mythic Imagination and the Actor, Marissa Chibás draws on over three decades of experience as a Latinx actor, writer, filmmaker, and teacher to offer an approach to acting that embraces collective imagination, archetypal work, and the mythic. The book begins with a comparative analysis between method acting and mythic acting, encouraging actors to push past the limits of singular life experience and move to a realm where imagination and metaphor thrive. In the context of mythic acting, the book explores awareness work, solo performance creation, the power of archetypes, character building exercises, creating a body/text connection, and how to be the detective of your own process. Through this inclusive guide for a new age of diverse performers traversing gender, ability, culture, and race, readers are able to move beyond their limits to a deep engagement with the infinite possibilities of rich imagination. The final chapter empowers and motivates artists to live healthfully within the practice and create a personal artistic vision plan.Written for actors and students of acting, American Drama, and film and theatre studies, Mythic Imagination and the Actor provides practical exercises and prompts to unlock and interpret an actor’s deepest creative sources.
Mythical Beasts & Beings: A Visual Guide to the Creatures of Folklore (Xist Children's Books)
by Lisa GravesA Mythical Creatures Guide with Stunning Illustrations Lisa Graves takes on monsters, fairies, gods and dragons in this illustrated guide to mythological creatures. Featuring legends from around the world, this collection provides information for fans of mythology, magic and more in a lovely volume.
Mythopoetic Cinema: On the Ruins of European Identity
by Kriss Ravetto-BiagioliIn Mythopoetic Cinema, Kriss Ravetto-Biagioli explores how contemporary European filmmakers treat mythopoetics as a critical practice that questions the constant need to provide new identities, a new Europe, and with it a new European cinema after the fall of the Soviet Union. Mythopoetic cinema questions the perpetual branding of movements, ideas, and individuals. Examining the work of Jean-Luc Godard, Alexander Sokurov, Marina Abramović, and Theodoros Angelopoulos, Ravetto-Biagioli argues that these disparate artists provide a critical reflection on what constitutes Europe in the age of neoliberalism. Their films reflect not only the violence of recent years but also help question dominant models of nation building that result in the general failure to respond ethically to rising ethnocentrism.In close readings of such films as Sokurov's Russian Ark (2002) and Godard's Notre Musique (2004), Ravetto-Biagioli demonstrates the ways in which these filmmakers engage and evaluate the recent reconceptualization of Europe's borders, mythic figures, and identity paradoxes. Her work not only analyzes how these filmmakers thematically treat the idea of Europe but also how their work questions the ability of the moving image to challenge conventional ways of understanding history.
Más allá de la magia: La magia y el caos de crecer como mago
by Tom FeltonLa magia y el caos de crecer como mago Pidieron hacer una pausa y Gambon se sacó un cigarro de la barba como por arte de magia. Él y yo acostumbrábamos a salir al set que albergaba la Torre de Astronomía para disfrutar de "una bocanada de aire fresco", como a él le gustaba llamarle. Había pintores, albañiles, carpinterios y chispas, y entre ellos, Dumbledore y yo echándonos un cigarro a escondidas.De pequeño inquilino a mago, la infancia de Tom Felton ffue de todo menos ordinaria. Su pronto ascenso a la fama lo catapultó hacia los reflectores cuando apenas tenía doce y obtuvo el icónico papel de Draco Malfoy en las películas de Harry Potter. Con candor y su característico humor, Tom comparte por primera vez su experiencia de crecer en pantalla como miembro del mundo mágico.Aquí habla sobre su salto a la fama, cómo fue en verdad grabar estas películas y las amistades duraderas que construyó durante los diez años de esta saga, así como los altibajos de la fama y la realidad sobre cómo manejó la vida adulta al terminar el rodaje. Prepárate para conocer a un mago de verdad.
Más verdad, mentiras y propaganda: Más aventuras desde detrás de las cámaras de televisión, normalmente divertidas, a veces tristes.
by Lucinda E ClarkeMás historias increíbles desde detrás del lente de la cámara, mientras Lucinda y su "tripulación del arco iris" viajan por Sudáfrica. Conocen a Mandela, soportan un aterrador viaje en helicóptero y empatizan con los desamparados bosquimanos. Hay disturbios, un paciente abandonado, un carnero con una crisis de identidad y una casa que desaparece. Sus historias son a la vez hilarantes y desgarradoras, revelando la verdad de lo que ocurre entre bastidores en los medios de comunicación. Este libro prueba que la propaganda está viva y bien en las pantallas de televisión de todo el mundo. Nunca creas lo que ves en esa Xbox en la esquina de tu salón.
Mía y el león blanco (edición Tie In): Cuando amas a alguien, debes querer su libertad
by Prune de MaistreLa increíble y conmovedora historia de amor entre una niña y un león blanco, como nunca antes la habías visto. Mia tenía 11 años cuando formó una relación muy poco común con Charlie, un cachorro de león blanco nacido en la granja de sus padres en Sudáfrica. Durante 3 años crecieron juntos, desarrollando una relación increíble. Con el tiempo, Mia cumplió los 14 años de edad, y Charlie se convirtió en un magnífico león blanco adulto. Pero Mia pronto descubrió la terrible verdad; su padre quería vender a Charlie a los cazadores de trofeos. Devastada por la realidad, a Mia no le queda otro remedio que huir con Charlie. Enfrentándose a numerosos obstáculos y peligros, ambos emprenderán un largo viaje cruzando Sudáfrica para alcanzar la Reserva Timbavati, donde el gran león será protegido.
Mírame bien: Memorias de Anjelica Huston
by Anjelica HustonLas memorias de Anjelica Huston, uno de los iconos cinematográficos del siglo XX. Es la hija de John Huston, conoció de cerca a Carson McCullers, John Steibeck y Marlon Brando, posó para Richard Avedon y fue compañera sentimental de Jack Nicholson; interpreta papeles difíciles pisando fuerte y sin miedo al lado de directores como Woody Allen y Francis Ford Coppola... Eso es tanto como decir que Anjelica Huston ha vivido más de un chaparrón, pero su temperamento ha podido con todo y aquí está, dispuesta a contar su historia con talento y sentido del humor. Tenía veintinueve años e intentaba hacerse un hueco como actriz cuando el director Tony Richardson se compadeció de ella. Era una pena que tener tanto talento le sirviera de tan poco: nunca llegaría a nada. Fiel a su carácter, Anjelica se tomó las palabras de Richardson como un verdadero reto. Mientras le contestaba con un «quizás tengas razón», pensaba para sus adentros «mírame bien». Y eso es lo que no ha dejado de hacer durante toda su vida: ser una criatura que reclama la mirada ajena. Con una escritura franca, perspicaz y traviesa, la ex modelo y actriz se revela en estas memorias como una gran narradora dispuesta a revelar lo que ha descubierto de sí misma a lo largo de los años y a mostrar el lado más humano de una mujer apasionada. El escritor irlandés Colm Tóibín ha dicho...«Mírame bien son unas memorias brillantes, escritas con pasión y ganas de contar la verdad. Los recuerdos de su infancia en Irlanda y su juventud en Londres y Nueva York en los años sesenta son una auténtica joya.»
N. W. A the Aftermath: Exclusive Interviews With Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Jerry Heller, Yella and Westside Connection (Behind The Music Tales #Vol. 4)
by Harris Rosen Ben KinkeadN.W.A: The Aftermath is the fourth book from the In Their Own Words: Behind the Music Tales of Truth, Fiction & Desire series. The interviews provide first-hand knowledge and the state of mind of these legendary figures who existed within the heart of arguably the most infamous and dark period in music history. Each chapter will unravel the truth and give you new insight. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn what really happened. What was Eazy-E's all consuming desire? How did Jerry Heller feel after listening to "No Vaseline"? When did Yella find out Eazy-E had AIDS? What really happened in the Ice Cube Vs Cypress Hill war? What really went on behind the scenes at Death Row? What did Dr. Dre think of Snoop Doggy Dogg's Tha Doggfather album? Why did people say Dr. Dre fell off? Who had the money lined up to produce an N.W.A movie in 2006? How did Ice Cube go from burning to turning Hollywood? And much more Much of what you will read here has been sensationalized by others in a manner of journalistic psycho-speak. N.W.A: The Aftermath is as close to the truth as one can get. Alternately triumphant and tragic, lively, uplifting, and resentful, each tells a distinct story, creating an intimate portrait as fearless as its subjects.
NICK CARTER SE DIVIERTE MIENTRAS (EBOOK)
by Mario LevreroEstados Unidos tiene un plan para apoderarse, como siempre, del universo. Mientras todos llegamos tarde, Nick Carter tiene un plan para derrotar a cualquiera que quiera apoderarse del universo. Universo en el que él, quien lo escribe y quien lo lee comparten ese destino formidable de la narrativa de Mario Levrero, donde #plan#, #misión#, #método# y #azar# se convierten en palabras con un significado distinto del que tienen habitualmente. Así como #triunfo# o #éxito#. Con mejor puntería que nunca, el genio único de Levrero nos conduce por una serie de pasajes y galerías que suman la sordidez y la contundencia del thriller con la intriga de la novela de espías para dejarnos en el umbral majestuoso donde nos es dado reconocer y admirar la más generosa y refinada literatura.
NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW
by Guy Evans<p>In April 1999, Entertainment Weekly asked its readers what many Americans were surely wondering to themselves: how did wrestling get so big? <p>As a consequence of the heated ratings competition between World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), the spectacle had taken over Monday nights on prime-time cable television. But in a departure from the family-friendly programming produced by the last industry boom - the 1980s wave, which made household names of Hulk Hogan, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and Andre the Giant - the new era of wrestling combined stunning athleticism with a raunchy sex appeal, engrossing story lines and novel production techniques that reflected a changing society and its shifting values. <p>Once again, wrestling was a ubiquitous phenomenon - only this time, it seemed as though the fad would never end. With both WCW and WWF expanding into other forms of entertainment - movies, video games, music and the like - the potential for growth appeared to be limitless. <p>But with uncertainty surrounding its corporate future, and increasingly uninspired programming eroding its audience, WCW stood on the verge of collapse. Three years into a five-year plan devised by its charismatic leader - a former Blue Ribbon Foods salesman named Eric Bischoff - the company whose unexpected ascension initiated the entire boom was operating on borrowed time. <p>For by the end of the five-year plan, WCW ceased to exist. <p>But NITRO is a story about much more than WCW and the Monday Night Wars. It is a story of an era, a time in which the media and cultural landscape precipitated - and later supported - pro wrestling's mainstream popularity. It is a story of how a company made in the image of an intuitively brilliant risk-taker betrayed its original promise. It is a story of how a handful of men, each struggling with their own limitations, facilitated a public obsession that changed television forever. <p>And so, with the inside knowledge of a journalist, the perspective of a historian, and the passion of a fan, author Guy Evans provides a fresh look at an unfortunate inevitability - the downfall of World Championship Wrestling. Bolstered by exclusive interviews with over 120 former TBS and WCW employees, NITRO is the definitive picture of the last wrestling boom. </p>
NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories
by Jeff Alulis Nofx<P>NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories is the first tell-all autobiography from one of the world's most influential and controversial punk bands. Alongside hilarious anecdotes about pranks and drunkenness and teenage failures-featuring the trademark NOFX sense of humor-the book also shares the ugliness and horror the band members experienced on the road to becoming DIY millionaires. <P>Fans and non-fans alike will be shocked by stories of murder, suicide, addiction, counterfeiting, riots, bondage, terminal illness, the Yakuza, and pee...lots and lots of pee. Told by each of the band members (and two former members), NOFX looks back at more than thirty years of comedy, tragedy, and completely inexplicable success. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
NPR's Podcast Start Up Guide: Create, Launch, and Grow a Podcast on Any Budget
by Glen WeldonFrom NPR comes the definitive guide to podcasting—featuring step-by-step advice on how to find a unique topic, tell the best stories, and engage the most listeners, as well as the secrets that will take your pod to the next level.Whoever you are, whatever you love, there&’s a podcast audience waiting for you, and in today&’s booming audio storytelling landscape, it&’s never been easier to share your voice with the world. But while the barrier to entry for podcast production is relatively low (just the cost of a mic and a laptop), the learning curve is steep—and quality matters. That&’s where NPR comes in. In NPR&’s Podcast Start Up Guide, Glen Weldon draws on NPR&’s extensive educational materials and army of talent—from recognizable hosts, such as Guy Raz (How I Built This), Gene Demby (Code Switch), Linda Holmes (Pop Culture Happy Hour), and Yowei Shaw (Invisibilia), to indispensable behind-the-scenes players, such as producers, engineers, and editors—to guide aspiring podcasters through the conception, creation, and launch of a podcast. Part master class, part candid informational interview with the best in the business, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make their dream of starting a podcast a reality.
NPR: The Trials and Triumphs of National Public Radio
by Michael McCauleyThe people who shaped America's public broadcasting system thought it should be "a civilized voice in a civilized community"—a clear alternative to commercial broadcasting. This book tells the story of how NPR has tried to embody this idea. Michael P. McCauley describes NPR's evolution from virtual obscurity in the early 1970s, when it was riddled with difficulties—political battles, unseasoned leadership, funding problems—to a first-rate broadcast organization.The book draws on a wealth of primary evidence, including fifty-seven interviews with people who have been central to the NPR story, and it places the network within the historical context of the wider U.S. radio industry. Since the late 1970s, NPR has worked hard to understand the characteristics of its audience. Because of this, its content is now targeted toward its most loyal listeners—highly educated baby-boomers, for the most part—who help support their local stations through pledges and fund drives.
Nabokov Noir: Cinematic Culture and the Art of Exile
by Luke ParkerNabokov Noir places Vladimir Nabokov's early literary career—from the 1920s to the 1940s—in the context of his fascination with silent and early sound cinema and the chiaroscuro darkness and artificial brightness of the Weimar era, with its movie palaces, cultural Americanism, and surface culture. Luke Parker argues that Nabokov's engagement with the cinema and the dynamics of mass culture more broadly is an art of exile, understood both as literary poetics and practical strategy.Obsessive and competitive, fascinated and disturbed, Nabokov's Russian-language fiction and essays, written in Berlin, present a compelling rethinking of modernist-era literature's relationship to an unabashedly mass cultural phenomenon. Parker examines how Nabokov's involvement with the cinema as actor, screenwriter, moviegoer, and, above all, chronicler of the cinematized culture of interwar Europe enabled him to flourish as a transnational writer. Nabokov, Parker shows, worked tirelessly to court publishers and film producers for maximum exposure for his fiction across languages, media, and markets. In revealing the story of Nabokov's cinema praxis—his strategic instrumentalization of the movie industry—Nabokov Noir reconstructs the deft response of a modern master to the artificial isolation and shrinking audiences of exile.