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Dictionary of Gods & Goddesses, Devils & Demons
Manfred Lurker
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ASIN: 0415039436 |
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The definitive guide to film and television influenced by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. From Alien to Hellboy to Rough Magik it's all here. Coverage of feature films, television shows, independent films, interviews with Guillermo del Toro, John Carpenter and more.
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Enjoyable and witty .......2007-02-02
This is a light, crispy diversion for fans of Lovecraft and genre cinema, that asks the compelling question: "What in the name of Yog-Sothoth is a 'real' Lovecraft film adaptation?" It is sprinkled with droll witticisms that lovers of Lovecraft will relish. For example, of the silly-sounding eldritch lines spoken by Dean Stockwell's Wilber Whateley, in "The Dunwich Horror" (1970, which faithfully try but painfully fail to bring Lovecraft's written word to soundtrack life, the authors astutely observe: "Lovecraftian incantations like ygnaiih or thflthkh'ngha ... look more blasphemous than they sound." Or, their general reference to film versions of Lovecraft works as "these flickering blasphemies." The appreciation and love of HPL's works, and the intentions (if not always the results) of cinematists who have tried to honor them in film, come through in the pages of this book, endearing the attentive reader. The authors profess this is not a comprehensive work, so I cannot fault them for anything left out. Still, if not presumptuous, I would lobby (ahem) for inclusion of a film that deserves consideration in a work such as this, in a presumptive future, enlarged edition: "The Kindred" with Kim Hunter, Rod Steiger, and a starring cast of younger, lesser-known actors. It is chockful of Lovecraftian themes, moreso than many a work explicitly claiming Lovecraft as the source. On the whole, this is a good book, with plenty of photographs and illustrations. But alas, it is over too quickly, leaving one wanting more, but mainly as a tribute to its enjoyable style and concept.
Good guide to Lovecraftian films.......2006-11-10
This is a good guide to Lovecraftian films. Of course, there are films I would have left out and films I would have included, and I don't agree with their opinion on every film. Still, it's an interesting read and covers a wide selection, including shorts and TV shows.
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- Psychological insight into small town America
- You just can't put this one down!
- This is a great book.
- A MUST HAVE!
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Cryer's Valley
Jaclyn Lurker
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Cryer's Valley sparkles with originality as a spellbinding tale of deceit unravels the mysteries related to a small town's life. Residents of the town are riveting in their completeness of characterization.
Jaclyn Lurker has written this work with such a level of mystery that the reader is entranced by a personal sense of involvement in trying to find the criminal. Fully evolved details, plot twists and surprises serve to gratify and maintain the suspense. This is a wonderful work by a first-time author with a promising future.
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Psychological insight into small town America.......2005-10-19
Small towns across America, no matter they be North or South, East or West, are charming, boring, and, and as Jaclyn Lurker chillingly reveals in her novel CRYERS VALLEY, dangerous. Her novel catches the reader's attention with a dying man's last words, "Cryers Valley" and immediately plunges the reader into a cold-blooded killing in the woods. Next Ms. Lurker loving constructs the quiet village that hides a murderer. Her writing skill never slows the pace of discovering who the villain, victims and heroes are.
You just can't put this one down! .......2005-08-21
I could not put this one down until I got to the last sentence. Then I wanted more! I look forward to her next book.
This is a great book........2001-07-05
Jaclyn Lurker has created a book that is very entertaining. This is one that I could not stop thinking about. I had to read this book every spare second I had because the suspense was killing me. I really enjoyed it and cannot wait for further books by this wonderful author.
A MUST HAVE!.......2001-05-29
yet another literary masterpiece from the incomparable jaclyn lurker! i can't say enough about her or her talent-she is truly inspiring! if you haven't read cryer's valley you are missing out on a work of sheer literary genius!
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A bit outdated, but good........2006-11-16
This is a good book for someone wanting to learn more about ancient Egypt. The only thing I don't like is that they only have infromation on the gods and symbols (hence the title), not any of the kings or queens or architecture. Again, good book.
WARNING: ENTRIES OUTDATED AND NOT QUITE RIGHT.......2001-02-15
This title has two disvantages: there is a lot of information that is not referenced and that there is other which is completely outdated. Surely, I will not recommend this one for any newcomer and much less for any professional in the field. Illustrations are the only interesting thing in this title, and not so much so. Look for other "dictionaries" on Egyptian religion if you really want to know...
great book.......2000-04-29
This was a wonderful book It gives a great description of most of the gods and goddesses of egypt. The only problem is, alot of it is out dated and new discoveries about the gods and goddesses have been found since this book. It could really be revised and then it would be better. It would be a wonderful book for anyone interested in ancient egypt's religion.
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This dictionary covers, in one volume, over 1800 of the most important deities and demons from around the world. From classical Greek and Roman mythology to the gods of Eastern Europe and Mesopotamia, from Nordic giants to Islamic jinns and Egyptian monsters, it is packed with descriptions of the figures most worshipped and feared around the world and across time. Fully cross-referenced and featuring two handy guides to the functions and attributes shared by those featured, this dictionary is the essential resource for anyone interested in comparative religion and the mythology of the ancient and contemporary worlds.
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Steve Niles presents a tale from his Meeednight Pulps line of comics, offering a renaissance of horror pulp fiction for a modern age. Los Angeles detective Jack Dietz is having one of the worst days of his life. One body is bad enough, but when another turns up with human bite marks, he knows his world has just turned inside out...
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Not the ghoulish fun one would hope for.......2005-07-05
It seems that since Steve Niles' 30 Days of Night became such a smash hit, his name can be seen on almost any horror comic under the sun. The Lurkers, from IDW and Niles' own Meeednight Pulp line, focuses around Detective Jack Dietz who stumbles upon what seems to be a bizarre grave robbery. Turns out that this is no ordinary grave robbery, and after a young child is murdered and apparently feasted upon, Dietz realizes that he is dealing with an otherworldly force, and that his own family might be in danger as well. The storyline and dialogue aren't bad one bit, but the teaming up of Dietz and a pack of ghouls/zombies against one renegade flesh eater comes out of nowhere and comes off as cheap. Not to mention that this TPB (collecting the four issue mini-series) is quite short (and this TPB is a bit overpriced as well, but IDW is famous for that), with no development involving Dietz or anyone he associates with. Hector Cassanova's art however is the Lurkers' saving grace, providing solid paints and plenty of blood and gore to add to the atmosphere. It could have been a lot worse, but for what it is, the Lurkers is a solid horror yarn as long as you don't expect much from it.
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He is not to open the door which leads to the strange time and place, nor to invite Him Who lurks at the threshold ...” went the warning in the old family manuscript that Ambrose Dewart discovered when he returned to his ancestral home in the deep woods of rural Massachusetts. Dewart’s investigations into his family’s sinister past eventually lead to the unspeakable revelations of The Great Old Ones who wait on the boundaries of space and time for someone to summon them to earth. Acclaimed cult horror writer H. P. Lovecraft’s notes and outlines for this tale of uncanny terror were completed by August Derleth, his friend and future publisher. Of the many Lovecraft-Derleth “posthumous collaborations,” The Lurker at the Threshold remains the most popular, having sold 50,000 copies in its previous edition alone.
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The horror that never dies.......2006-10-04
First, there's Lovecraft's own text. It's an outrageous exercise in adjectives, and a classic of purple prose. The, there's Something in the woods. It's been there for hundreds of years, even when not there, waiting to be summoned again. And, when it's summoned, people vanish. Then they reappear, or their broken, distorted, and half-frozen remains do, under bizarre circumstances. For all that, the story is more about hints, half-guesses, and that thing at the edge of your vision, the one that never wholly materializes and never really leaves you.
Although it's a thin book by today's standards of thud factor, it builds well. Three successive voices tell three phases of the story, with a new narrator beginning when the previous one is lost to human and humane reason. There's real subtlety in the plotting, even if the language is as florid as any.
I normally have reservations about posthumous collaborations - too often, I wish the originator had been alive to defend his work against later tampering. This one works well, though. Derleth knew Lovercraft, to the point of being his literary executor. If anyone knew Lovecraft's mind (a big "if"), it would have been him. I didn't notice obvious seams between the patches created by each author; the tone and pace held well. Still, I can't wholly trust the later writer to carry out the original's full intent, especially the intent of a mind like Lovecraft's. That's just me being pedantic, though. This is a classic example of the Lovecraft horror story, a kind that today's authors can't, and must never try to raise from the crypt in which its unholy remains had been imprisoned. (Oops - sorry. It does sort of get under your skin.)
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Good read........2006-08-08
I really enjoyed this book. If you like Lovecraft stories, then it is worth reading. Derleth did a good job at creating the proper mood and enough suspense to keep you wanting to read more.
Fair intro, poor narative.......2005-03-17
Anyone interested in SF, fantasy, or any other genre of otherworldly fiction knows of the Cthuhlu Mythos. The Lurker at the Threshold has also become synonimous with them.
The story itself is not hard to follow: guy inherits house, wierd stuff happens, asks for help, more wierd stuff happens. This pattern is a bit cliche, but not outside of the bounds of good storytelling... if done properly.
Such a book is best put together slowly, creepingly. The realizations that meet the reader should come as gradually as they do the characters, with nothing being too overt. Unfortunately, that is just what this is. It seems to be little more than a format for laying out the whole mythos in an easy to read manner. This is very different from Lovecraft's own prowess, and probably a great deal beneath it.
From the standpoint of the mythos themselves, they are somewhat altered by Derleth, who saw the necessity to add a good-evil conflict to the mix. This is easy to relate to, and precisely why it diminishes from the original mythos. Characters viewing the events and beings as "evil" is one thing, but the writer imposes his own view onto things as well.
If you want a quick intro to the Cthuhlu mythos, this will provide it. However, if you want to become immersed in not only the mythos but also good writing, try Lovecraft's own original work, rather than the post-humus stuff.
Good story, well done.......2004-06-17
It's a good read. It's not an action-packed, thrill-a-minute magnum opus, as it seems some wish it wouldve been. It's a rich, Gothic story... not trendy modern neo-Gothic. There is a vast distinction.
It has a good pace. It's nicely done. It's enjoyable.
OH GOD IT HURTS.......2004-04-27
Wow, I never knew books could just drone on and on like this on did. The only reason i gave this book two stars instead of one is because it has it's interesting points. The last half of the last section of the book comes to mind. But other then that this book is not worth the paper it was printed on. This is the first "Lovecraft" book I've read and am far from impressed. At times i actually found myself dozing off while reading this book. Now I'm about eightteen pages from the end, and decided to save them for before I go to bed, for sure, it will put me to sleep. Avoid this book, at all cost. Read and actual Lovecraft book, I hear those are pretty good.
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Containing around 1,800 entries this Dictionary covers, in one volume, all the important deities and demons from around the world. The gods of ancient mythology appear alongside the gods of contemporary religion, and `lesser' mythologies and religions are also fully covered. The author provides an extensive network of cross-references, allowing the reader to draw cross-cultural comparisons. The Dictionary will be an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in comparative religion or the diversity of religious views throughout the world.
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Thick but Shallow.......2000-10-23
The number of entries is impressive. The articles themselves are often too short and do little to convey the richness of the literary heritage these figures represent or their place in their original cultures. The appendix in the back of the book, linking the different gods to their functions is helpful, but sometimes there are bothersome errors, like Lurker's insistance that Apollo is a death god. The translator did not take the time to research standard English spellings for some of the gods and goddesses, which can make it hard to find an entry. It should not be one's sole source for mythological reference.
great factual info.......2000-05-22
this book helped me pass a class in english history! well put together
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- Only Lurking in the Lobby
- Just fair
- A Mythos Movie Must-Have...
- Lovecraft would be pleased
- Wit and wisdom
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The Lurker in the Lobby: A Guide to the Cinema of H.P. Lovecraft
John Strysik , and
Andrew Migliore
Manufacturer: Pagan Publishing
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The Lurker in the Lobby is a guide to films and television shows based on and inspired by jazz-era author H. P. Lovecraft, arguably the most influential horror writer of the 20th century.
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Only Lurking in the Lobby.......2002-06-26
This book is helpful for those who want to brush up on their "must have" Lovecraftian films. In fact, I was surprised by one or two of the additions that I had either forgotten about or hadn't seen because of their easily overlooked releases. Still, it only goes so far on addressing the Lovecraftian equation of the cinema, leaving out some relatively obscure films that have been made and stringing together some really loose ties to others. The banter is sometimes really funny, sometimes really annoying, and oftentimes hit-and-miss with its reviews on the films it speaks of. I would only recommend it if you only want to get your feet wet in the mythos or just have to have anything with the word "Lovecraft" attached to it.
Just fair.......2002-02-12
The problem with this book is the endless tongue in cheek approach which becomes very tiring and seems to show a lack of genuine respect for the material. Some parts are OK, but as a whole this Lovecraft guide is merely fair.
A Mythos Movie Must-Have..........2001-09-20
Charming and highly informative book on HP Lovecraft/Lovecraft related movies including all the usual suspects (ie the Stuart Gordon/Jeffrey Coombs/Barbara Crampton titles) and short films that might escape the attention of the average filmgoer. Misters Strysik and Migliore prove their love of both cinema and all things Lovecraft. with this fast paced read chock-full of eye candy (three cheers to Armitage House & Beyond Books for the wonderful layout)...
Besides the in-depth and witty reviews, there are interviews with the people behind the adaptations and an introduction from top Lovecraft scholar, S.T. Joshi. After finishing Lurker In The Lobby was ready to race off to the local video store (the only thing stopping me was the lateness of the hour) and rent enough films to keep me glued to the couch for hours.
Lovecraft would be pleased.......2000-03-29
Great little book, filled with big laughs and a lot of big pictures. The lay out and design work is great. A must have for all horror film fans and H.P. Lovecraft fans. Excellent production art from the never produced adaptation of "Shadow Over Innsmouth".
Wit and wisdom.......2000-02-27
It's absolutely hilarious. The remarks made about the bad films are so cutting, I kept checking to see if my fingers were bleeding. Between its skilled analysis of the good movies, its critical evisceration of the bad ones, and the interviews with people like Jeffrey Combs, Roger Corman, John Carpenter, and Stuart Gordon, this book is a must-have. The section on independent films is great as well. An often overlooked field. While I realize that most HPL fans are quite mature, perhaps a small disclaimer that some material may be inappropriate for younger readers could have been added. But it's very little material.
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- Great Collection...a must have.
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- Hilarious reading for African American Women and AfrAm. Men!
- EVERY BLACK WOMAN CAN TRULY RELATE
- Hilarious, and true.
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Honey, Hush!: An Anthology of African American Women's Humor
Daryl Cumber Dance
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This massive (nearly 700 pages) anthology offers a fascinating survey of black women's humor, compiled from folk sources, the blues, and poetry, fiction, anecdotal recollections, and routines by such comedians as the late Jackie "Moms" Mabley. The title, editor Daryl Cumber Dance informs, is a "playful entreaty" that black women use to encourage each other or to express disbelief in private conversations when swapping jokes and tall tales. Some of the material in Honey, Hush is a bit bawdy and off-color, and Dance, a professor of English at the University of Richmond in Virginia, warns that "humor is often unkind, unfair, and unjust." Enter with an open mind and a willingness to laugh, however, and you'll be sure to have fun.
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The vibrant humor of African American women is celebrated in this bold and unique collection that the Miami Herald describes as "breathtakingly broad and deep." In this "dazzling anthology" (Publishers Weekly), Daryl Cumber Dance has collected the often hard-hitting, sometimes risqu, always dramatic humor that arises from the depth of black women's souls and the breadth of their lives. The eloquent wit and laughter of African American women are presented here in all their written and spoken manifestations: autobiographies, novels, essays, poems, speeches, comic routines, proverbial sayings, cartoons, mimeographed sheets, and folk tales. The chapters proceed thematically, covering the church, love, civil rights, motherly advice, and much more.
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Great Collection...a must have........2003-06-10
Very good collection of African American writting. I enjoyed it.
I wish ... had six stars.......2003-05-12
This books is off the charts! Ive been reading for a long time, and this book just encompasses so much for the African American experience. My favorite parts of each chapter are the anecdotes and sayings found at the end of each respectively. Purchase this book and pass it on other everyone you know who needs a laugh!
Hilarious reading for African American Women and AfrAm. Men!.......1999-07-16
This book has been the "Hit" of several recent book parties in The San Francisco East Bay and South Bay Areas. Dr. Dance's book evokes memories of Black humor we rarely are exposed to anymore. These anthologies are the best I have read in years. We can still laugh at ourselves and love the humor in the antidotes.
EVERY BLACK WOMAN CAN TRULY RELATE.......1999-05-30
This is by far the greatest anthology that I have ever laid eyes on. It was very well put together!
Hilarious, and true........1999-01-09
This is an enormously funny, if often slightly risque, anthology. I took it to the office, and my African American fellow workers can't put it down. Ever since I brought it in, periodically there are howls of laughter from around the building. And several of them have told me that they have heard some of these stories and sayings from their own relatives and friends. Highly recommended!
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