Princess Noriko and The Cursed Kingdom

Princess Noriko and The Cursed Kingdom
Author: Andy Rothwell
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-06-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1838594434

A dark, fast paced fairy tale of action packed adventures in perilous lands. In our world before men, the finding of a mysterious, bewitched fairy princess called Noriko starts a catastrophic chain of events that lay a fatal curse upon the kingdom that saved her. The unique tree blessed with the still beating heart of a shooting star that protects the kingdom has been slain of its power and is dead. Ten ancient scrolls of immense power must be found as they are the only chance to give the tree rebirth and save the magical kingdom. But the scrolls are hidden far away in a perfect prison beyond reach and protected by a powerful, ancient magic. Thus, Noriko's journey to retrieve the scrolls and save the kingdom unfolds. From the point of destruction she will rise to ultimately discover who she really is. For Noriko is the catalyst to the scrolls themselves and the falling of the kingdom she must now save. Why has this happened? Who is responsible? Why are the scrolls imprisoned? What monsters await? What secrets wait to be uncovered?

The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature

The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature
Author: Haruo Shirane
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-12-31
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1316368289

The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature provides, for the first time, a history of Japanese literature with comprehensive coverage of the premodern and modern eras in a single volume. The book is arranged topically in a series of short, accessible chapters for easy access and reference, giving insight into both canonical texts and many lesser known, popular genres, from centuries-old folk literature to the detective fiction of modern times. The various period introductions provide an overview of recurrent issues that span many decades, if not centuries. The book also places Japanese literature in a wider East Asian tradition of Sinitic writing and provides comprehensive coverage of women's literature as well as new popular literary forms, including manga (comic books). An extensive bibliography of works in English enables readers to continue to explore this rich tradition through translations and secondary reading.

Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman
Author: Cindy Sherman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 234
Release: 1997
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Published to accompany exhibition held at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, 2/11/97 - 1/2/98; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, 28/2/98 - 31/5/98.

101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up

101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up
Author: Suzette Valle
Publisher: Walter Foster Jr. -- Quarto Library
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781942875154

Movies can make you think, teach you a lesson, or just let you escape into a fantasy world for a few hours. 101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up can help both kids and parents choose classic and contemporary movies appropriate for the entire family by providing recent film suggestions, as well as a base of classic films to round out a young reader's exposure to movies.

Pandemonium and Parade

Pandemonium and Parade
Author: Michael Dylan Foster
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520253620

Monsters known as yōkai have long haunted the Japanese cultural landscape. This history of the strange and mysterious in Japan seeks out these creatures in folklore, encyclopedias, literature, art, science, games, manga, magazines and movies, exploring their meanings in the Japanese imagination over three centuries.

Fantasy/Animation

Fantasy/Animation
Author: Christopher Holliday
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2018-04-27
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1351681419

This book examines the relationship that exists between fantasy cinema and the medium of animation. Animation has played a key role in defining our collective expectations and experiences of fantasy cinema, just as fantasy storytelling has often served as inspiration for our most popular animated film and television. Bringing together contributions from world-renowned film and media scholars, Fantasy/Animation considers the various historical, theoretical, and cultural ramifications of the animated fantasy film. This collection provides a range of chapters on subjects including Disney, Pixar, and Studio Ghibli, filmmakers such as Ralph Bakshi and James Cameron, and on film and television franchises such as Dreamworks’ How To Train Your Dragon (2010–) and HBO’s Game of Thrones (2011–).

Disney A to Z

Disney A to Z
Author: Dave Smith
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Total Pages: 600
Release: 1996
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Includes full descriptions of all Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and Goofy cartoons; the story of Mickey's birth; the Disney Channel Premiere films and Disney television shows; the Disney parks; Disney Academy Awards and Emmy Awards; the Mouseketeers throughout the years; and details of Disney company personnel and primary actors.

One Piece, Volume 12: The Legend Begins

One Piece, Volume 12: The Legend Begins
Author: Eiichiro Oda
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781417784875

For use in schools and libraries only. When Monkey D. Luffy accidentally gains the power to stretch like rubber at the cost of never being able to swim again, he and his crew of pirate wannabes set off in search of the "One Piece," the greatest treasure in the world.

Ask Iwata

Ask Iwata
Author: Satoru Iwata
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1974726576

Satoru Iwata was the global president and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the world’s best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful Pokémon Go game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and people-first approach to leadership, Satoru Iwata was beloved by game fans and developers worldwide. In this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the “Iwata Asks” series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato Itoi, Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history. -- VIZ Media

One Piece, Vol. 100

One Piece, Vol. 100
Author: Eiichiro Oda
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2022-08-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1974733599

The big powers converge as Luffy, Law, and Kid face off against Kaido and Big Mom. Is there any hope of victory against this ultimate alliance?! Onigashima quakes with power as some of the fiercest pirates in the world go head-to-head!! -- VIZ Media