Examining the interplay between rhythm and the "Mechanical Age," this book challenges traditional views of meter and versification. It explores Victorian prosody alongside modern ideas about labor, education, science, and technology. By redefining rhythm in a broader context, it highlights the connections between poetic structures and the evolving landscape of the era, offering insights that transcend disciplinary boundaries.
The protagonist grapples with the invasion of privacy in a close-knit community where neighbors are overly familiar with each other's lives. This tension highlights themes of isolation and the struggle for personal boundaries in an interconnected environment. As the narrative unfolds, the character's desire for anonymity clashes with the realities of living in proximity to others, leading to a deeper exploration of identity and the impact of social scrutiny.
Written by Steve Weiner (The Will Eisner Companion) and Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper, Trigger, Detective Comics) and densely illustrated with classic images from the comics as well as a handful of new drawings from Mignola, this volume offers thorough documentation of the Hellboy universe, compiling the many complex pieces that make up the life of the World’s Greatest Paranormal Investigator into an easily understandable format. From Abe Sapien to the secret origin of the world, this complete compendium is every hardcore Hellboy fan’s key to the mind of Mike Mignola, and the ultimate introduction for anyone looking to begin their journey in the weird and wondrous world he has created.
An unspeakable secret turns an idyllic North Dakota farm into a living nightmare in The Messengers, the upcoming U.S. debut by Thai filmmakers The Pang Brothers (The Eye). Sam Raimi's production company Ghost House has teamed with Dark Horse Comics to create this unique interpretation. Written by Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper, Pistolwhip) and drawn by Kelley Jones ( Book of Thoth, Batman & Red Rain), The Messengers tells the haunting tale of the Solomon family from a whole new perspective, turning the film on its ear and combining the events of the movie with chilling new scenes and details about the mysterious drifter who comes to help a troubled family farm and the dark secret that he's running from...