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Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them: The Original Screenplay
by J. K. RowlingWhen Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone. . . Inspired by the original Hogwarts textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J. K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. A feat of imagination and showcasing a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any film lover's or reader's bookshelf. The film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them had its theatrical release on November 18, 2016.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Newt ScamanderAs featured in the first year set texts reading list in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" is an extensive introduction to the magical beasts that exist in the magical, non-Muggle world. Some of the animals featured in the A-Z you will have already met in the existing Harry Potter books: for example Hippogriff, Flobberworm, Kappa - others you certainly won't: read on to find out exactly what a Chizpurfle is, why there are so few Erumpents, or why one should always beware of the sinister Lethifold. As Albus Dumbledore says in his introduction, this set text book by Newt Scamander has given the perfect grounding to many a Hogwarts student. It will be helpful to all Muggles out there too. On reading the book you will also find that Harry, Ron and (in one instance) Hermione - couldn't resist grafittiing the book, and adding their own personal hand-written opinions.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Newt Scamander J. K. RowlingFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them contains the history of Magizoology and describes 75 magical species found around the world.
Fantastic Cities: American Urban Spaces in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
by Stefan Rabitsch, Michael Fuchs and Stefan L. BrandtContributions by Carl Abbott, Jacob Babb, Marleen S. Barr, Michael Fuchs, John Glover, Stephen Joyce, Sarah Lahm, James McAdams, Cynthia J. Miller, Fernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns, Chris Pak, María Isabel Pérez Ramos, Stefan Rabitsch, J. Jesse Ramírez, A. Bowdoin Van Riper, Andrew Wasserman, Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock, and Robert Yeates Metropolis, Gotham City, Mega-City One, Panem’s Capitol, the Sprawl, Caprica City—American (and Americanized) urban environments have always been a part of the fantastic imagination. Fantastic Cities: American Urban Spaces in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror focuses on the American city as a fantastic geography constrained neither by media nor rigid genre boundaries. Fantastic Cities builds on a mix of theoretical and methodological tools that are drawn from criticism of the fantastic, media studies, cultural studies, American studies, and urban studies. Contributors explore cultural media across many platforms such as Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy, the Arkham Asylum video games, the 1935 movie serial The Phantom Empire, Kim Stanley Robinson’s fiction, Colson Whitehead’s novel Zone One, the vampire films Only Lovers Left Alive and A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Paolo Bacigalupi’s novel The Water Knife, some of Kenny Scharf’s videos, and Samuel Delany’s classic Dhalgren. Together, the contributions in Fantastic Cities demonstrate that the fantastic is able to “real-ize” that which is normally confined to the abstract, metaphorical, and/or subjective. Consequently, both utopian aspirations for and dystopian anxieties about the American city become literalized in the fantastic city.
Fantastic Fables
by Joan AikenThis final collection of Joan Aiken's stories, taken from nearly sixty years of her writing career, is rooted in the classic fables and fairy tales familiar to us all, but which she has brought up to date by adding her own voice, and a touch of that mysterious added ingredient that makes you return to them again and again, at any age. They range from fantastic fairy tales to science fiction, from a future where the sun no longer shines thanks to human folly, to one where all the best words are kept locked away in a forbidden forest . . . they take us to lands that could be from our own past, where we can call upon magical friends like the mysterious Miss Samphire, or long lost magic spells to save a castle from Viking attack. These are absolutely timeless tales, for as she said:'They come from nowhere, and they are aimed at nobody's ear; or rather they are aimed at the ear of anybody who happens to pass by just at that moment'
The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by William JoyceThe book that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce. Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. <P><P> Everything in Morris Lessmore's life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day. Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children's literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today's world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it's story that we truly celebrate-and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.
Fantastic Four: The Imagination Ring
by Brent SudduthThe Fantastic Four think they are getting an award from the Mayor, but Dr. Doom tricks them and traps them in the worst ways possible. Only through teamwork can they save each other.
Fantastic Four: The Baxter Effect
by Dave SternMr. Fantastic&’s latest invention is turned against him and his family in this original Fantastic Four adventure novel. Quantum computing has long been a dream of computer scientists across the world. But now Reed Richards—Mr. Fantastic—has made it a reality. His quantum computer is infinitely more powerful than anything that has come before. It can predict the weather with unnerving accuracy and perform staggering calculations at lightning speed. Its potential for good is unmatched. But Mr. Fantastic knows all too well how scientific progress can have terrifying consequences. When an old enemy gets hold of his new invention, the Fantastic Four will face a threat unlike anything that has come before. As the group is pitted against itself, Ben Grimm—a.k.a. the Thing—will be forced to choose between the lives of those he loves and the survival of humanity . . .
Fantastic Four: Doomgate
by Jeffrey LangTo stop a deadly breech to the netherworld, the Fantastic Four must seek the aid of Doctor Doom in this original sci-fi adventure novel. A grad student at Empire State University, Stanislaw Klemp, hopes to become as revered as the institution&’s most famous graduate, Reed Richards—also known as Mr. Fantastic. But when he gets kicked out, Klemp discovers another path to fame: the lost notebooks of ESU&’s most notorious alum, Victor von Doom. Hidden away deep underneath the library, the notebooks contain instructions for a machine that can open a portal to the netherworld. Thanks to Klemp&’s meddling, someone—or something—has made its way into our world. And it isn&’t friendly. Worse, the Fantastic Four are powerless to counter the threat, thanks to the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. surrounding Manhattan with force shields. Now, the team has only one chance at stopping the evil energies seeping out of the dark dimension. They must enlist the help of their greatest enemy, the one who created the blueprint for Doomgate.
Fantastic Four For Dummies
by Justin PenistonDiscover Marvel’s Founding Family! Before the Avengers, the X-Men, or the Defenders, there was the Fantastic Four. This team of super heroes made their name through their dynamic origin, forced together by circumstance but bonded forever as family. Fantastic Four For Dummies introduces you to Marvel’s First Family and the major villains that they’ve encountered, including the infamous Doctor Doom. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics, this full-color guide features art taken directly from the Marvel Comics archives, giving readers all they need to know about this superhuman cast of characters. Discover their strengths and weaknesses and explore the essential comics to get up to speed on what makes this team so fantastic. Get to know the super heroes that make up the Fantastic Four and delve into their fateful origins Discover the supporting cast and major villains throughout the storylines Understand the characters on a deeper level and explore the family dynamics that have shaped this unlikely team Learn why the Fantastic Four have been so popular and have stood the test of time Whether you’re a dedicated Fantastic Four fan or just finding your footing, Fantastic Four For Dummies is your go-to guide to making friends with Marvel’s first family.
Fantastic Four The Ultimate Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Marvel’s Original Superhero Family
by Melanie ScottThe full, skyrocketing story of the Fantastic Four—Marvel’s original superhero family! Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, the Thing… Individually they all have incredible powers, but together they are the Fantastic Four—legendary heroes whose legacy has shaped the Marvel Multiverse. Before the Avengers ever thought of assembling, the Fantastic Four were busy safeguarding Earth against a rogues’ gallery of super villains, such as Doctor Doom, the Frightful Four, the Wizard, Mole Man, and many more. In this latest addition to DK’s comprehensive, in-world superhero Ultimate Guides, you'll find everything you need to know about Marvel Comics’ first-ever hero team. Following a foreword by top Fantastic Four writer Ryan North, a timeline of the FF’s adventures, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics bring the team’s thrill-packed story right up to date. © 2024 MARVEL
Fantastic Four: War Zone
by Greg CoxThe Fantastic Four must stop a deadly threat from a parallel dimension in the New York Times–bestselling author&’s action-packed adventure novel. They are known across the world as humanity&’s greatest protectors: Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Thing, and the Human Torch. Each possesses incredible powers, and together they are considered unstoppable. But now the Fantastic Four must face a devastating threat unleashed in their own backyard when a portal to another dimension opens up in New York City. Creatures from the Negative Zone are wreaking havoc across the city and even within the walls of the Baxter Building—the Fantastic Four&’s high-tech headquarters. But the attack is just the beginning of an interdimensional war for control of Earth. To neutralize the menace before it escalates, the team must not only stop the invaders, but also venture into the Negative Zone and confront the evil at its source.
A Fantastic Holiday Season
by Kevin J. Anderson Kristine Kathryn Rusch David Farland Larry Corria Dean Wesley Smith Many MoreFestive and fanciful tales that capture the spirit of Christmas from Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Jerry Oltion, Larry Correia, and others. What if Santa were naughty and not nice at all? In A Fantastic Holiday Season, eighteen stories—both blood-curdling and heartwarming—portray Christmas in ways you&’ve never imagined. These are tales that can be shared around a fireplace on a cold winter&’s night from a talented group of writers who celebrate the season in the best way they know how: by putting their own particular spin on the most wonderful time of the year. Stories include: &“A Christmas Caroler&” by Kim Antieau &“Jukebox Gifts&” by Dean Wesley Smith &“Santa Claus Is Coming to Get You!&” by Kevin J. Anderson &“Foreign Exchange&” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman &“The Wereyam&” by Kent Patterson &“Nutball Season&” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch &“These Halls&” by Kathy Oltion &“My Favorite Christmas&” by David Farland &“One Last Gift&” by Jerry Oltion &“Inquiring Minds Want to Snow&” by Rebecca Moesta &“The Christmas Noun&” by Larry Correia And more!
A Fantastic Holiday Season: The Gift of Stories
by Patricia Briggs Heather Graham Jonathan Maberry Mercedes Lackey And MoreTis the Season for 14 magical, macabre and merry tales to make your Holidays Fantastic. Gingerbread houses, caroling carolers, brightly trimmed trees, big family dinners, pristine snowfalls-the familiar pleasures of the season. But what better pleasure is there than a good holiday story? So open this winter solstice sampler and indulge in fully festive fantasies, nightmares before Christmas, and stunning space-age celebrations. These stories will warm hearts and minds like a blazing Yule log. Fantastic Holiday Stories by Kevin J. Anderson, Mercedes Lackey, Mike Resnick, Kristine Rusch, Jonathan Maberry, Eric James Stone, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Quincy J. Allen, Ken Scholes, Sam Knight, David Boop, Heather Graham, Brad R. Torgersen, and Patricia Briggs.
Fantastic Hope
by Laurell K. Hamilton Patricia BriggsA collection of sixteen sci-fi and fantasy stories edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton and author William McCaskey.A child&’s wish for her father comes true. The end of the world has never been so much fun. Conquering personal demons becomes all too real. It&’s not always about winning; sometimes it&’s about showing up for the fight. It&’s about loving your life&’s work, and jobs that make you question everything.In this anthology, seventeen authors have woven together brand-new stories that speak to the darkness and despair that life brings while reminding us that good deeds, humor, love, sacrifice, dedication, and following our joy can ignite a light that burns so bright the darkness cannot last.Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey are joined by Kevin J. Anderson, Griffin Barber, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Robert E. Hampson, John G. Hartness, Jonathan Maberry, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., Jessica Schlenker, Sharon Shinn, M. C. Sumner, Patrick M. Tracy, and Michael Z. Williamson in this collection.
Fantastic Hope
by Laurell K.HamiltonA collection of sixteen sci-fi and fantasy stories edited by No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton and author William McCaskey.A child's wish for her father comes true. The end of the world has never been so much fun. Conquering personal demons becomes all too real. It's not always about winning; sometimes it's about showing up for the fight. It's about loving your life's work, and jobs that make you question everything.In this anthology, seventeen authors have woven together brand-new stories that speak to the darkness and despair that life brings while reminding us that good deeds, humour, love, sacrifice, dedication and following our joy can ignite a light that burns so bright the darkness cannot last.Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey are joined by Kevin J. Anderson, Griffin Barber, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Robert E. Hampson, John G. Hartness, Jonathan Maberry, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., Jessica Schlenker, Sharon Shinn, M. C. Sumner, Patrick M. Tracy and Michael Z. Williamson in this collection.
Fantastic Tales: Visionary and Everyday
by Italo CalvinoWith this posthumously published anthology--a successor to his bestsellingItalian Folktales--Italo Calvino, a contemporary surveyor of the otherwordly, pays homage to twenty-six of his nineteenth-century precursors. The resulting volume is both an education in the history of fantastic literature and a rollercoaster ride of wonder and terror, vampires, ghosts, and the rebellious creatures of our own psyches. Selections include: E. T. A. Hoffmann--"The Sandman" Gérard de Nerval--"the Enchanted Hand" Nikolai Gogol--"The Nose" Edgar Allan Poe--"The Tell-Tale Heart" Hans Christian Andersen--"The Shadow" Ambrose Bierce--"Chickamauga" Robert Louis Stevenson--"The Bottle Imp" Henry James--"The Friends of the Friends" H. G. Wells--"The Country of the Blind" Comprising stories of the supernatural and narratives of the everyday uncanny,Fantastic Talesis a gallery of enchantments, deliciously entertaining yet more disturbing than our most persistent nightmares.
Fantastic Tales: Visionary And Everyday (Penguin Modern Classics Ser.)
by Italo CalvinoThe acclaimed author presents &“a rich and wide-ranging anthology&” of 19th century fantasy and horror stories—with an original introduction for each (Library Journal). Vampires, ghosts, and other horrors abound in this collection of nineteenth-century fantastic literature, selected and edited by Italo Calvino, a twentieth-century master of the speculative. As Calvino explains in his introduction to this collection, &“the true theme of the nineteenth-century fantastic tale is the reality of what we see: to believe or not to believe in phantasmagoric apparitions, to glimpse another world, enchanted or infernal, behind everyday appearances.&” This anthology of twenty-six enchanting, uncanny, terrifying, and immortally entertaining short stories includes E.T.A. Hoffmann&’s &“The Sandman,&” Nikolai Gogol&’s &“The Nose,&” Edgar Allan Poe&’s &“The Tell-Tale Heart,&” Robert Louis Stevenson&’s &“The Bottle Imp,&” and many more, each with a introduction by Calvino. &“Impressive and utterly pleasing…Each story [Calvino] picks is absorbing, unique, and continually surprising.&”—Los Angeles Times
Fantastic Tales
by Iginio Ugo TarchettiLawrence Venuti, winner of a Guggenheim fellowship and the Global Humanities Translation Prize, among many other awards, has translated into English these Italian Gothic tales of obsessive love, mysterious phobias, and the hellish curse of everlasting life.In this collection of nine eerie stories, Iginio Ugo Tarchetti switches effortlessly between the macabre and the breezily comical. Set in nineteenth-century Italy, his characters court spirits and blend in with the undead: passionate romances filled with jealousy and devotion are fueled by magic elixirs. Time becomes fluid as characters travel between centuries, chasing affairs that never quite prosper. First published by Mercury House in 1992.
Fantastic Tales for Boys
by Katherine Applegate Emily Rodda Kathryn LaskyThis is a bind-up of 3 stories: Dragon's Nest by Emily Rodda (Dragons of Deltora #1); The Capture by Kathryn Lasky (Guardians of Ga'hoole #1); and The Mayflower Project by K. A. Applegate (Remnants #1).
Fantastic Tales of Nothing
by Alejandra Green Fanny RodriguezIn the first book of this full-color fantasy graphic novel series filled with humor and hijinks, the fate of the land of Nothing hinges on Nathan and an unlikely team of magical beings to save the day—perfect for fans of Amulet and Estranged. Welcome to Nothing! Despite its name, this is a fantastic land where humans and magical volken coexist peacefully—at least they try . . .This is the tale of Nathan, an ordinary human (or so he thinks) living an ordinary life (or so he wishes). Everything changes when he meets Haven, a mysterious creature who is neither human nor volken. Oh, and the two of them are being chased by volken mercenaries—a grumpy wolf named Bardou and a delightful crow named Sina.Nathan soon learns he has mysterious powers, even though humans aren’t supposed to have magic. But there’s no time to dwell on that because this discovery sets the group on a perilous quest across windswept terrain, through haunted forests, and in ancient tombs. Nathan and his unlikely friends must prevent an impending war and defeat a dark evil to save their land.No pressure, of course. If they fail, everything will turn into, well . . . nothing.
Fantastic Transmedia: Narrative, Play and Memory Across Science Fiction and Fantasy Storyworlds
by Colin B. HarveyContemporary culture is packed with fantasy and science fiction storyworlds extending across multiple media platforms. This book explores the myriad ways in which imaginary worlds use media like films, novels, videogames, comic books, toys and increasingly user-generated content to captivate and energise contemporary audiences.
Fantastic Voyage: A Novel (Los Jet De Plaza And J Ser.)
by Isaac AsimovFour men and a woman are reduced to a microscopic fraction of their original size, sent in a miniaturized atomic sub through a dying man's carotid artery to destroy a blood clot in his brain. If they fail, the entire world will be doomed.From the Paperback edition.
The Fantastic World War II
by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.10 stories about alternate histories of World War II.
Fantastic Worlds: A Fantasy Anthology
by Christie Golden Kevin L. Nielsen Michael Darling Cameron Dayton Michael Moreci Michael D. Young Jacque Stevens Zachary James Michaelbrent Collings Paul Genesse Michelle Merrill Jacob Gowans"Not all anthologies are solid, but this one was excellent." —MYSF ReviewsIf you are a fan of sassy shapeshifters, delinquent genies, bioengineered merpeople, immortal storytellers, or anything within the realm of fantasy, this anthology has something for you! Twelve authors pool their talents to produce a wild ride through many worlds of awe and wonder. Christie Golden is an award-winning and seven-time New York Times bestselling author who has written books in the worlds of Star Trek, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Star Wars. Michaelbrent Collings is an internationally bestselling novelist, multiple Bram Stoker Award nominee, produced screenwriter, and top indie horror author. Ten other authors lend their tales to this packed collection, including Paul Genesse (The Golden Cord), Jacob Gowans (Psion Beta), Michael Moreci (Roche Limit), Cameron Dayton (Etherwalker), Kevin L. Nielsen (Sands), Michael Darling (Got Luck), Michelle Merrill (Granted), Michael D. Young (The Hunger), Jacque Stevens (The Stone Bearers), and Zachary James (Ama's Watch).