Ultraman: The Official Novelization

Ultraman: The Official Novelization
Author: Pat Cadigan
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1803363010

Adapting the classic Ultraman series from the 1960s, experience this bold take on Earth’s iconic defender! Pursuing a fugitive space monster, a Being of Light enters Earth’s atmosphere. Accidentally colliding with a patrolling jet, piloted by Science Patrol Agent Shin Hayata, the Being merges with the pilot to save his life and vows to defend the Earth. Now whenever the planet is threatened by alien invaders, terrifying monsters or any threat beyond the capabilities of humanity, Shin Hayata transforms into the towering Ultraman to restore peace and save the day. Dive into the action-packed adventure as told by Hugo, Clarke and Scribe Award-winning author Pat Cadigan.

Alita: Battle Angel - The Official Movie Novelization

Alita: Battle Angel - The Official Movie Novelization
Author: Pat Cadigan
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785658409

The official novelization to the highly anticipated science fiction movie, Alita: Battle Angel. In the twenty-sixth century, a female cyborg is rescued from the scrap heap by a scientist... The official novelization to the highly anticipated science fiction film Alita: Battle Angel, based on Yukito Kishiro's Battle Angel Alita manga, set to be released on February 14, 2019. The film is directed by Robert Rodriguez, written and produced by James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar) and stars Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley and Mahershala Ali.

Alita: Battle Angel - Iron City

Alita: Battle Angel - Iron City
Author: Pat Cadigan
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785658360

The official prequel novelization to the highly anticipated science fiction movie, Alita: Battle Angel. The official prequel novel to the highly anticipated film. A long time ago there was the Great War. The reasons for the war have been lost to time. On the shattered surface of the Earth, there is a metropolis that lives amidst the garbage thrown down from the inhabitants of a sky city floating above it. Welcome to Iron City. A lonely doctor specialising in cyborg repair, Ido, is doing his best to help the citizens of Iron City. But Ido has a double life, another persona born from the pieces of his broken heart. Hugo, a young man surviving on a life of crime, spots the ultimate steal: an object that will unearth secrets from his own past. And Vector, the most powerful businessman in the city, has his sights set on a new technology that will change the future of Iron City forever...

Fast Charlie

Fast Charlie
Author: Victor Gischler
Publisher: Titan Books
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1803364491

Now a major motion picture starring Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin, and (in his final role) James Caan, FAST CHARLIE is a breathless, top-velocity tale of treachery, taxidermy, and family ties. THE EDGAR AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL – NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! Victor Gischler's legendary first novel, originally published as GUN MONKEYS, tells the story of Charlie Swift, loyal Mob enforcer to a Central Florida crime boss, who goes ballistic when a rival gangster murders his crew, his boss goes missing, the FBI swarms the scene, and a cadre of killers come after him with everything they've got. No one's quicker on the trigger than Charlie Swift – but is Charlie fast enough to get himself out alive...? Now a major motion picture starring Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin, and (in his final role) James Caan, FAST CHARLIE is a breathless, top-velocity tale of treachery, taxidermy, and family ties.

Ultraman

Ultraman
Author: Kyle Higgins
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2021-03-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1302936840

Collects The Rise of Ultraman (2020) #1-5. Ultraman rises at Marvel! In the darkness there lurk Kaiju — terrifying and unfathomable monsters. Between them and the rest of us stands the United Science Patrol! But who are these enigmatic defenders, and how do they perform their miracles? Shin Hayata and Kiki Fuji have spent half a lifetime trying to find out — and now their quest drives them toward a decades-old dark secret and a collision course with a mysterious warrior from beyond the stars! Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Mat Groom (Self/Made) and Francesco Manna (AVENGERS) reimagine the classic origin of a pop culture icon! The histories of two worlds, the experiences of two lives and the destinies of two heroes must reconcile as Ultra and Man struggle to become one — and if they don’t, neither will survive!

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters
Author: August Ragone
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780811860789

Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV showsbeloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography details his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also features profiles of Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details on his key films and shows (most available on DVD), and features on the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create.

The Purples

The Purples
Author: W. K. Berger
Publisher: W. K. Berger
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2010-05-06
Genre: Gangs
ISBN: 0615231705

*AMAZON BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL SEMIFINALIST* Shunned by his community... locked up for trying to help an innocent girl... ambushed by rivals and left for dead in the Detroit River: Joe Bernstein has a few scores to settle, and a bold plan to seize control of the Motor City in its booming 1920s heyday. With his faithful "agent" Abie, his brilliant but fragile brother Max, and an out-of-control enforcer named Grabowski (not to mention a couple of carnivorous creatures known as "the babies"), Bernstein gives rise to the infamous Purple Gang-so named by local merchants because the gang's members were said to be "tainted, like spoiled meat." Bernstein's boys set their sights on taking over the Detroit River, the pipeline connecting dry America to wet Canada. But Joe also must contend with having "a sweetheart in the nut house" and rising tensions within his gang. Worst of all, the D.A.'s office has brought in an amputee war hero named Riley--who seems to be one step ahead of Joe's big plans. A fast-paced thriller that builds to the climactic Collingwood Massacre (a seminal event that changed Detroit forever), THE PURPLES blends richly-detailed historical fiction with nonstop action, all narrated in the wry voice of the smart, self-deluding, and unforgettable Joe Bernstein. "Corruption in 1920s Detroit is brought to life in vivid detail in this accomplished book." -Publishers Weekly

Avengers: Infinity War: Destiny Arrives

Avengers: Infinity War: Destiny Arrives
Author: Liza Palmer
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1368052371

Relive the emotional and thrilling adventures from the film Avengers: Infinity War, complete with original illustrations that bring this tale to life right on the cusp of the release of Avengers: Endgame, the film that will see the culmination of every significant event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Cellular

Cellular
Author: Pat Cadigan
Publisher: Black Library
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Crimes
ISBN: 9781844161041

Kidnap victim Jessica Martin, using an old phone to call for help, reaches a cellphone owned by Ryan Hewitt, who races against time to find his caller without any clues as to where she is being held.

A Town Called Dragon

A Town Called Dragon
Author: Judd Winick
Publisher: Legendary Comics
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1937278611

An action-packed modern day myth, this 5-issue series is an original story written by Judd Winick (Batman, Green Lantern), featuring the art of exciting new talent Geoff Shaw. Legendary Comics transports you to a A Town Called Dragon. On the surface it seems like your average all-American tourist trap, but this snow-covered town hides a burning secret. After centuries of lying buried within the depths of an icy mountain, the world's last dragon egg finally hatches -- endangering modern life as we know it. Now an unlikely group of dangerously unqualified, ordinary citizens must band together, battling the elements -- and each other -- to slay this menacing creature. Written by fan-favorite JUDD WINICK (Green Lantern, Pedro and Me, Green Arrow) This is the compilation of the 5 issue series featuring interiors and covers by Geoff Shaw (Buzzkill). Includes bonus materials on the making of the comic. From the Trade Paperback edition.