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The Sagas of Icelanders are enduring stories from Viking-Age Iceland filled with love and romance, battles and feuds, tragedy and comedy.
Yet these tales are little read today, even by lovers of literature. The culture and history of the people depicted in the Sagas are often unfamiliar to the modern reader, though the audience for whom the tales were intended would have had an intimate understanding... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$12.99
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The United States has a rich haunted history not often recounted in school. Beyond the Liberty Bell and right under the presidential noses on Mount Rushmore exists a dark and sinister world, which harbors secret creatures, beings both malevolent and benevolent, that inhabit the nation--ghosts and monsters unwilling or unable to abandon the American landscape.
Hitchhike along on this transnational... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$9.99
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Follow the artistic development of the Exalted roleplaying game all the way from its unused concept art to its current second edition splendor. Along the way, you’ll see the world of Exalted brought to life through the talents of the industry’s top artists, including Chris Stevens, Hyung-Tae Kim, Adam Warren and many, many more.
Within, lavish, full-color art combines with commentary... [click here for more] |
White Wolf |
$13.73
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If you’re looking at the description of the book on this commerce website, I can only assume that you’re seeking a quick summary of what this book is about. People are like that, always asking questions like: What’s this thing about? Where are we going? What’s on your shirt? Why are you ignoring me? Why won’t you take your headphones off? What is that machine over there?... [click here for more] |
Yaruki Zero Games |
$5.99
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Essays on Radical Transformations of Original Works
Some film and novel revisions go so far beyond adaptation that they demand a new designation. This critical collection explores movies, plays, essays, comics and video games that supersede adaptation to radically transform their original sources.
Fifteen essays investigate a variety of texts that rework everything from literary... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$24.99
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Superheroes have been an integral part of popular society for decades and have given rise to a collective mythology familiar in popular culture worldwide.
Though scholars and fans have recognized and commented on this mythology, its structure has gone largely unexplored. This book provides a model and lexicon for identifying the superhero mythos.
The author examines the myth in several narratives--including... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$18.99
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Mr. Hayes returns from war to his lonely wife to find her afrolic with two comely boarders. His head is shortly thereafter found by the side of the Thames...and then encapsulated in a glass jar. Warwickshire, England in the year 1785 and a lovely young lady whose married name was Catherine Hayes and whose ambition was to be a widow, this is the story of John Hayes, his head and how they were parted.... [click here for more] |
Nathan and Evan Inc. |
$3.49 $2.99
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Art, Evil and Intertextuality in the Stephen King Novels
Stephen King is no stranger to the realm of literary criticism, but his most fantastic, far-reaching work has aroused little academic scrutiny. This study of King's epic Dark Tower series encompasses the career of one of the world's best-selling authors and frames him as more than a "horror writer."
Four categories... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$14.99
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Many believed that the Great Olds and other Eldritch Horrors were nothing more than just primitive myths. That was until Howard Lovecraft came to possess the Necronomicon, setting in motion a chain of events that would irrevocably alter human history, creating a dark and horrifying world in the distant future. Decimation Earth pits clandestine spies and superheroes against Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos... [click here for more] |
Decimation Studios |
$1.99
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Acclaimed author and scholar Brian Stableford turns his penetrating mind to matters of science fiction, fantasy, and horror in this collection of essays. He covers such diverse topics as:
SLAVES OF THE DEATH SPIDERS: Colin Wilson and Existentialist Science Fiction
IS THERE NO BALM IN GILEAD?: The Woeful Prophecies of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale
A FEW MORE CROCODILE TEARS?: Gwyneth... [click here for more] |
Wildside Press |
$3.99
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![Cliffourd the Big Red God (Mini Mythos) [digital]](https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/images/408/155138-thumb140.jpg)
Cliffourd the Big Red God at a Glance
A Lovecraft-inspired parody of classic children's literature. Perfect for Lovecraft fans and new parents!
A silly, squamous story written by Cthulhu-mythos aficionado Kenneth Hite.
Features playful full-color art by Andy Hopp.
About Cliffourd the Big Red God
Little Wilbur Whateley has the biggest, reddest god in... [click here for more] |
Atlas Games |
$3.95
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![The Antarctic Express (Mini Mythos) [digital]](https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/images/408/155137-thumb140.jpg)
The Antarctic Express at a Glance
A Lovecraft-inspired parody of classic children's literature. Bedtime + Elder Gods = Entertainment!
Text by Cthulhu-mythos aficionado Kenneth Hite takes readers on a train to child-friendly horror.
Features eldritch, full-color art by Christina Rodriguez.
About The Antarctic Express
Late one evening, young Danforth boards the... [click here for more] |
Atlas Games |
$3.95
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Beginning with the structural features of design and play, this book explores video games as both compelling examples of story-telling and important cultural artifacts.
The author analyzes fundamentals like immersion, world building and player agency and their role in crafting narratives in the Mass Effect series, BioShock, The Last of Us, Fallout 4 and many more. The text-focused "visual... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$17.99
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Perhaps the World's finest fantasy art and cosplay magazine.
Dozens of printable poster/print quality images, plus riddles, magic items and dungeon maps.
DunJon Fantasy Femme Fatale eZine as it names suggests is fantasy art magazine that primarily focuses upon femme fatales. (Beautiful, yet dangerous women.) It is also a print collection. (All buyers of this pdf may print images for personal... [click here for more] |
Stainless Steel Dragon |
$1.50
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An extraterrestrial presence is real. They watch us strip-mine the planet to fuel the growth of populations and economies. Will they intervene to help us avert disaster? And what's with all the anal probes?
If there is a plan to avert disaster, the aliens operating out of a subterranean base in Antarctica didn't get the memo. As much as they'd like to help, that's not their job. Instead, they go... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$0.50
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The Exceptional Advice for Adventurers Everywhere series provides a range of proven (1) advice for professions that don’t exist. (2) This complete edition includes all four novellas in the Exceptional Advice for Adventurers Everywhere tetralogy. Included are: Mulogo's Treatise on Wizardry Mulogo's Treatise provides a concise summary... [click here for more] |
Joseph J. Bailey |
$4.99 $2.99
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This download includes a complete PDF copy of La Baoinnette No. 32: Raemaekers, a French magazine published during World War I, and high-resolution TIFF format images of all 35 illustrations that appear in the publication (31 black-and-white images at 600 dpi and four spot color images at 300 dpi). These high quality-images can be freely used in publishing projects of all sorts and are especially... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$2.99
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This download includes a complete PDF copy of La Baoinnette No. 34: Système D, a French magazine published during World War I, and high-resolution TIFF format images of all 43 illustrations that appear in the publication (10 full-color images at 300 dpi and 33 black-and-white images at 600 dpi). These high quality-images can be freely used in publishing projects of all sorts and are especially... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$2.99
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Sail the wine-dark seas with this Mediterranean Campaign Map that depicts the lands surrounding the sprawling body of water! It is provided as a high-resolution JPEG that can be printed out in any standard paper sizes and is suitable for use with any fantasy or alternate history games set in this area, including the Swords of Kos Fantasy Campaign Setting. It was created by acclaimed... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$2.99
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This high-resolution JPEG format map depicts the Aegean region of the Mediterranean and is suitable for use with any fantasy or alternate history games set in this area, including the Swords of Kos Fantasy Campaign Setting. It was created by acclaimed fantasy artist/cartographer Francesca Baerald.
This map is bounded by the Black Sea in the north, mainland Asia in the east, the sprawling island... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$2.99
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This GM Accessory is compatible with both Pathfinder and Any edition of the most popular fantasy rpg.
Do you want to run a detailed and interesting pirate-themed game that your players will remember for years to come? Well, then you're in luck, Matey.
Within these guarded pages are the tables and charts a GM needs to run fun and detailed nautical adventures in any RPG, even... [click here for more] |
Black Shark Enterprises |
$2.00
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An extraterrestrial presence is real. They watch us strip-mine the planet to fuel the growth of populations and economies. Will they intervene to help us avert disaster? And what's with all the anal probes?
If there is a plan to avert disaster, the aliens operating out of a subterranean base in Antarctica didn't get the memo. As much as they'd like to help, that's not their job. Instead, they go... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$0.50
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The Enchiridion, or Hero's Handbook, is an ancient Stoic tome of wisdom, now available in this new, illustrated translation, in modern, conversational English. This 2nd century guide to living the good life consists of 52 timeless lessons, ranging from how to deal with the death of a loved one, to whether or not to catcall women (spoiler: don't). This translation is available as a free PDF, or as... [click here for more] |
Sixpence Games |
FREE
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“History is a lie. Many men have said that history is written by those who achieve victory. The truth is that history is written by those who want to hide the truth from the fragile minds of humanity. Why, you may ask? If humanity knew the truth about the world around them, it would truly drive them insane. The mind of the average citizen cannot fathom the powers that lie just beyond their... [click here for more] |
Mystical Throne Entertainment |
$5.00
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Marvel Studios’ approach to its Cinematic Universe—beginning with the release of Iron Man (2008)—has become the template for successful management of blockbuster film properties. Yet films featuring Marvel characters can be traced back to the 1940s, when the Captain America serial first appeared on the screen.
This collection of new essays is the first to explore the historical,... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$18.99
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Step into the whimsical realms created by artist Stephanie Law. She weaves a fantastical fabric of reality with her words and paintings. Spirits inhabit the trees and leaves and stones, and ancient dragons slumber beneath the hills. Between the Seams is a collection of over 100 pieces of her art, spanning the past decade, along with insight into the inspirations and wellsprings of her work. It is an... [click here for more] |
Shadowscapes Press |
$15.00
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"Leave the coffee."
An extraterrestrial presence is real, and the agents of an interplanetary Consortium monitor us from sites hidden throughout the world. All the while they watch humanity strip mine its planet to fuel the growth of populations and economies.
If there is a plan to avert environmental and social disaster, the aliens operating out of a subterranean base in... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$0.50
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An extraterrestrial presence is real, and the agents of an interplanetary Consortium monitor us from sites hidden throughout the world. All the while they watch humanity strip mine its planet to fuel the growth of populations and economies.
If there is a plan to avert environmental and social disaster, the aliens operating out of a subterranean base in Antarctica didn't get the memo. As much as some... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$0.50
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An extraterrestrial presence is real, and the agents of an interplanetary Consortium monitor us from sites hidden throughout the world. All the while they watch humanity strip mine its planet to fuel the growth of populations and economies.
If there is a plan to avert environmental and social disaster, the aliens operating out of a subterranean base in Antarctica didn't get the memo. As much as some... [click here for more] |
Skirmisher Publishing |
$0.50
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Mention Shaft and most people think of Gordon Parks' seminal 1971 film starring Richard Roundtree in a leather coat, walking the streets of Manhattan to Isaac Hayes' iconic theme music. But the black private dick who inspired the blaxploitation film genre actually made his debut on the printed page as the creation of a white novelist.
Ernest Tidyman was a seasoned journalist down on his luck when... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$15.99
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Few scholars nursed on the literary canon would dispute that knowledge of Western literature benefits readers and writers of the superhero genre. This analysis of superhero comics as Romance literature shows that the reverse is true--knowledge of the superhero romance has something to teach critics of traditional literature.
Establishing the comic genre as a cousin to Arthurian myth, Spenser, and... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$19.99
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That notorious evening at Villa Diodati when Lord Byron challenged his contemporaries to write a ghost story, his summons brought forth a mad doctor intent on reanimation and a vampire drunk with bloodlust.
The night modern horror was born was notoriously dark and stormy, as were the lives of those who wrote the most fearsome--yet beloved--tales in literature, for those so gifted were also cursed.... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$9.99
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This collection of new essays covers the myriad portrayals of the figure of the pirate in historical records, literary narratives, films, television series, opera, anime and games. Contributors explore the nuances of both real and fictional pirates, giving attention to renowned works such as Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, the Pirates of the... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$19.99
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Presented here are 190 of the wisest and most thought-provoking quotes from the Buddha. These quotes are a source of inspiration and motivation. No essays or commentaries, just the words from Buddha himself. For example: “What you are is what you have been. What you'll be is what you do now.” “A jug fills drop by drop.” “There is no path to happiness: happiness is... [click here for more] |
Uffda Press |
$0.99
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Even before Theseus descended into the labyrinth to face the Minotaur, he was already a famous hero and a veteran of many battles. The son of a man, a woman, and the god Poseidon, he’d journey far across Ancient Greece, fighting numerous monsters including the Periphetes ‘the clubber’, the Crymmyon Sow, and the insane demigod, Procrustes ‘the stretcher’. He also survived several assassination... [click here for more] |
Osprey Publishing |
$13.95
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The J. Lloyd Eaton Conferences on Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature--long held at the University of California, Riverside--have been a major influence in the study of science fiction and fantasy for thirty years. The conferences have attracted leading scholars whose papers are published in Eaton volumes found in university libraries throughout the world.
This collection brings together 22 of... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$26.99
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When Paris, prince of Troy, ran off with Helen, wife of the king of Sparta, it launched the greatest war of the mythic age of Greece. Heroes and gods assembled on both sides, as the combined armies of Greece launched a siege that would last for ten years. During that time, famous heroes, such as Achilles, Ajax, and Hector, would find glory on the battlefield, before being cut down. Others, such as... [click here for more] |
Osprey Publishing |
$17.95 $7.46
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Bradley wants a Dad - just like all the other kids in his neighborhood. Sure, he's got his Mom and his trusty dog, Lou, but it's just not the same. So what happens when Bradley decides to invent his own Dad--A ROBOT DAD--the hijinks and trouble ensue! Find out what happens inside the latest hilarious and heartfelt full color, illustrated kid's book from Brannon Hollingsworth and Four Fools Press!... [click here for more] |
Four Fools Press |
$3.99
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H.P. Lovecraft: The Alchemist
For over 600 years the male descendants of the royal Chabrillane family have all inexplicably perished on their 32nd birthday. The legend of the Chabrillane curse supposedly began on the night Count Henri Chabrillane, mistakenly believing the alchemist Michel Mauvis had abducted his son Godfrey, throttled Michel to death. Michel’s son, Charles, called... [click here for more] |
Caliber Comics |
$1.99
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H.P. Lovecraft: The Tomb
Do ghosts exist? Or are what we perceive to be spirits manifestations of our personal lurking insanity, waiting to swallow us whole into madness? Since childhood Jervas Dudley has visited a secluded and locked tomb on his family’s Rhode Island estate. Dudley believes he can commune with the ancestral ghosts who inhabit the tomb, many of whom mysteriously... [click here for more] |
Caliber Comics |
$1.99
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H.P. Lovecraft: The Music of Erich Zann
American astronomer Max Finn can only find rooms at a rundown rooming house on the Rue D’Auseil while attending a symposium in Paris. Finn does not have the time or inclination to get to know his fellow boarders, but one sad gentleman, an old, mute street musician named Erich Zann, gets his attention. Each night when Zann comes home,... [click here for more] |
Caliber Comics |
$1.99
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Essays on the Power of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, Films and Games
Contemporary myths, particularly science fiction and fantasy texts, can provide commentary on who we are as a culture, what we have created, and where we are going. These nine essays from a variety of disciplines expand upon the writings of Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey.
Modern examples of myths... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$17.99
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d66 Random Modern Name Sampler is a great time-saving tool for authors, Game Masters, and players.
Use a pair of regular 6-sided dice to generate more than 1290 unique modern, mixed-gender names.
Have you ever drawn a complete blank when your players meet a new NPC and want to know their name? Have you ever struggled for a name for your new mercenary character for your latest novel? ... [click here for more] |
CyborgPrime Publishing |
Pay What You Want
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From the dawn of feature films, fans—be they artists, gamers, visionaries, writers, or dreamers—have drawn inspiration from the big screen. Now, between the covers of Cinema & Sorcery, embark on a decades-long journey through time from the earliest days of sword and sorcery films up to the present day.
Learn the who, the what, the where, and the how of your favorite fantasy movies... [click here for more] |
Green Ronin Publishing |
$12.95
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ABC’s of Assault Rifles presents the history of this unique combat system from the past to present, from the long enduring designs to the possible high tech looking future of this mainstay weapon system. Done in the style of a children’s ABC book, with a unique gun selected for each letter, and its technical data and historical over view listed side by side ABC’s of Assault Rifles... [click here for more] |
Perfect Commando Productions |
$4.99
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The Politics, Literary Influences and Cultural History of Kenneth Johnson's V
When Kenneth Johnson's science fiction miniseries V premiered in 1983, it netted more than 40 percent of the television viewing audience and went on to spawn a sequel, a weekly series, novelizations, comic books and a remake. Yet the 2009 V reboot was cancelled in its second season, despite a robust premiere.... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$9.99
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PART 2 of the EDWARD WAYNE EDWARDS series Exploration of cryptic letters and grisly crimes potentially related to the Serial Killer Ed Edwards
Studying the Zodiac letters and mapping out clues and cryptic messages. An attempt to decode the life of a serial-murder-letter-writer who used rituals in his crimes. New theories and patterns which place this criminal as the 1970's Zodiac.... [click here for more] |
Art Fantasies |
$4.95
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From the moment when the launching of HMS Dreadnought made every capital ship in the world obsolete overnight, we have been fascinated with these powerful surface combatants. Here Robert M. Farley looks at the history and folklore that makes these ships enduring symbols of national power—and sometimes national futility.
From Arizona to Yamato, here are more than sixty lavishly illustrated accounts... [click here for more] |
Wildside Press |
$9.99
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This deck features artwork by the following artists:
Clint Basinger
Jay Fife
Andy Finkle
Rodney Fyke
Daniel Hartzler
Nate Lovett
JB Roe
Al Sirois
Jamie Snell
Card layout by Bryan K. Borgman (aka Stratos) ... [click here for more] |
Bailey Records |
$0.99
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Essays on the Comics, Poetry and Prose
This collection of new essays looks carefully at the broad spectrum of Neil Gaiman’s work and how he interacts with feminism.
Sixteen diverse essays from Gaiman scholars examine highlights from Gaiman’s graphic novels, short stories, novels, poems and screenplays, and confront the difficult issues he raises, including femininity,... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
$15.99
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