From the author of the acclaimed bestseller "Carter Beats the Devil" comes a novel that dramatizes the moment when American capitalism, a world at war, and the emerging mecca of Hollywood intersect to spawn an enduring culture of celebrity.
The mysterious death of President Harding in 1923 is only the curtain raiser to this extraordinary novel of magic and science. Charles Carter is Carter the Great, a name given to him by the supreme showman, Harry Houdini. Carter was born into privilege but became a magician out of need. Only at the moment of the performance, when an audience is ...
Leaping onto center stage from the wings of comics history comes that dazzling Master of Elusion, foe of tyranny, and champion of liberation - the Escapist. Operating from a secret headquarters under the boards of the Empire Theater, the Escapist and his crack team of associates roam the globe performing amazing feats of magic and coming to the ...
Harry Houdini mesmerized a generation of American while he was alive, and continues to do so more than 80 years after his death. In bold graphics, biographer Lutes and illustrator Bertozzi reveal Houdini's life and influence.
Its rare to maintain the popularity and consistent excellence that "Mutts" and its creator have achieved. McDonnell selects his favorite strips from the past decade that honor "Muttss" distinctive style, heartwarming humor, and strong yet non-preachy stand on responsible pet ownership.
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Mark Evanier, Sergio Aragones, Glen David Gold, Dennis O'Neil, Gail Simone, Paul Smith (Artist), Mike Ploog (Artist), Aluir Amancio (Artist), Eduardo Risso (Artist), Ty Templeton (Artist)
In 1940, legendary creator Will Eisner ("A Contract With God") began an amazing new newspaper comic strip, "The Spirit", which changed the face of comics forever! Criminologist Denny Colt lets the world believe he is dead in order to continue his war against crime as masked adventurer "The Spirit". But with angry tigers, amorous criminals, and his ...
From the author of the acclaimed CARTER BEATS THE DEVIL comes a grand entertainment with the brilliantly realized figure of Charlie Chaplin at its centre: a novel at once cinematic and intimate, thrilling and darkly comic, which dramatizes the moment when American capitalism, a world at war, and the emerging mecca of Hollywood intersect to spawn ...
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