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Screening Stephen King: Adaptation and the Horror Genre in Film and Television
by Simon BrownSince the 1970s, the name Stephen King has been synonymous with horror. His vast number of books has spawned a similar number of feature films and TV shows, and together they offer a rich opportunity to consider how one writer’s work has been adapted over a long period within a single genre and across a variety of media—and what that can tell us about King, about adaptation, and about film and TV horror. Starting from the premise that King has transcended ideas of authorship to become his own literary, cinematic, and televisual brand, Screening Stephen King explores the impact and legacy of over forty years of King film and television adaptations. Simon Brown first examines the reasons for King’s literary success and then, starting with Brian De Palma’s Carrie, explores how King’s themes and style have been adapted for the big and small screens. He looks at mainstream multiplex horror adaptations from Cujo to Cell, low-budget DVD horror films such as The Mangler and Children of the Corn franchises, non-horror films, including Stand by Me and The Shawshank Redemption, and TV works from Salem’s Lot to Under the Dome. Through this discussion, Brown identifies what a Stephen King film or series is or has been, how these works have influenced film and TV horror, and what these influences reveal about the shifting preoccupations and industrial contexts of the post-1960s horror genre in film and TV.
Screening Stephen King: Adaptation and the Horror Genre in Film and Television
by Simon Brown&“Gathers together the unruly mess of King adaptations . . . And places it within the sociocultural and industrial context of four decades of horror.&” —Philip L. Simpson, author of Psycho Paths Starting from the premise that Stephen King has transcended ideas of authorship to become his own literary, cinematic, and televisual brand, Screening Stephen King explores the impact and legacy of over forty years of King film and television adaptations. Simon Brown first examines the reasons for King&’s literary success and then, starting with Brian De Palma&’s Carrie, explores how King&’s themes and style have been adapted for the big and small screens. He looks at mainstream multiplex horror adaptations from Cujo to Cell, low-budget DVD horror films such as The Mangler and Children of the Corn franchises, non-horror films, including Stand by Me and The Shawshank Redemption, and TV works from Salem&’s Lot to Under the Dome. Through this discussion, Brown identifies what a Stephen King film or series is or has been, how these works have influenced film and TV horror, and what these influences reveal about the shifting preoccupations and industrial contexts of the post-1960s horror genre in film and TV. &“Well-written . . . It really is the most exhaustive analysis of Stephen King on the screen that has ever been written.&” —Cinepunx &“This book is not only essential as a study of Stephen King and his works adapted to the big and small screen; it is also an exemplary study of the evolution of the horror genre in its ebb and flow from literary adaptation to gore-laden saturation and beyond since the mid-1970s.&” —Sorcha Ní Fhlainn, author of Postmodern Vampires
Screenplay: A Novel
by MacDonald HarrisA man enters an abandoned movie theater and emerges in the wonderland of 1920s Los Angeles in this &“ingeniously plotted&” time travel adventure (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Alys is a wealthy young dilettante in 1980s Los Angeles when he runs into the mysterious Nesselrode—who leads him into the catacombs of an empty movie house, from which he emerges in a black-and-white fantasia. This is a Los Angeles on the verge of becoming itself, a place where silent films dominate the landscape, and Alys soon finds his home in the pictures and falls in love with the seductive siren Moira Silver. But as he becomes bewitched by old Hollywood, his previous life grows more and more distant, and Alys may soon wind up trapped. Alys&’s journey down the rabbit hole makes for an enthralling literary adventure from the author of The Balloonist, a National Book Award finalist and &“an elegant and fastidious writer&” (The New York Times Book Review). &“Life and art become strangely and gloriously confused when Harris&’ narrator, Alys, does some time traveling and falls in love with a star of the silent screen . . . Lyrically written.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Scribble Witch: Book 1
by Inky WillisWelcome to the new magical series about a girl and her secret scribble witch, guaranteed to make 7-9s laugh out loud.When Molly's best friend announces that she's moving to a new school, a blue Wednesday becomes the Worst Wednesday Ever. That is until some unexpected magic brightens up Molly's day. Notes, a tiny paper witch who has been lurking in a pen pot, springs to life - and into action! Some of the things Notes does are absolutely NOT helpful and get Molly into trouble with her grouchbag teacher. But it's surprising what one tiny witch, armed with nothing more than a pencil, can achieve before the bell for home time rings... With a vibrant, unique voice, and amazing illustrations to match, Inky Willis conjures up magic for every reader!
Scribble Witch: Book 2 (Scribble Witch Ser.)
by Inky WillisA hilarious double-act like no other! Accidentally naughty nine-year-old Molly and Notes, the secret scribble witch who lives in her pen pot face friendship troubles, spelling championships and, of course, a few magical muddles along the way. When Molly finds out her best friend, Chloe, is moving schools, it feels like the end of the world. That's until she realises her secret paper witch, Notes, can fly letters between them. But then Molly receives a note from Chloe that mentions her new friends and the Inter-School Spelling Championship and her bubble bursts. In retaliation, Molly enters herself into the competition. Just one tiny problem: Molly absolutely HATES spelling.Meanwhile, Notes is up to her usual tricks and is determined to help Molly make new friends of her own. Of course, there are a few magical muddles along the way ... Can Molly and Chloe get their friendship back on track? Will Notes succeed in her mission? And who will win the dreaded Inter-School Spelling Championship? With a vibrant, unique voice, and amazing illustrations to match, Inky Willis conjures up magic for every reader!Have you read the first book in the series, Notes in Class?
Scribble Witch: Book 3
by Inky WillisA hilarious double-act like no other! Accidentally naughty nine-year-old Molly and Notes, the secret scribble witch who lives in her pen pot discover all things ancient Egypt, including a mysterious new friend. Molly often experiences some magic to brighten up her school day - thanks to Notes, the tiny paper witch who lives in her pen pot. Notes loves to help her friends ... though her helping often gets Molly into trouble with her grouchbag teacher! And when Notes decides to go with Molly on their school trip to the local ancient Egypt exhibition, Molly knows Notes is bound to get up to her usual tricks. Will Notes use her magic powers to help Molly sort out her best friends' problems? Who is Notes's secret paper friend? And what ancient treasure is the class going to uncover back at school?With a vibrant, unique voice, and amazing illustrations to match, Inky Willis conjures up magic for every reader!Have you read the first two books in the series, Notes in Class and Magical Muddles?
Scribes (The Scribe Cycle #1)
by James WolanykPawns in an endless war, scribes are feared and worshipped, valued and exploited, prized and hunted. But there is only one whose powers can determine the fate of the world . . . Born into the ruins of Rzolka’s brutal civil unrest, Anna has never known peace. Here, in her remote village—a wasteland smoldering in the shadows of outlying foreign armies—being imbued with the magic of the scribes has made her future all the more uncertain. Through intricate carvings of the flesh, scribes can grant temporary invulnerability against enemies to those seeking protection. In an embattled world where child scribes are sold and traded to corrupt leaders, Anna is invaluable. Her scars never fade. The immunity she grants lasts forever. Taken to a desert metropolis, Anna is promised a life of reverence, wealth, and fame—in exchange for her gifts. She believes she is helping to restore her homeland, creating gods and kings for an immortal army—until she witnesses the hordes slaughtering without reproach, sacking cities, and threatening everything she holds dear. Now, with the help of an enigmatic assassin, Anna must reclaim the power of her scars—before she becomes the unwitting architect of an apocalyptic war.
Scrimshaw: A Deephaven Mystery (Deephaven Mystery #2)
by Ethan M. AldridgeEthan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, returns to the eerie world of Deephaven Academy, where a creepy new artifact discovered in the depths of the basement could have disastrous effects on the school. A perfect read for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn! After a chaotic semester, Guinevere “Nev” Tallow is looking forward to a quiet winter break at Deephaven Academy. But when they discover a strange artifact—a scrimshaw—hidden away deep in the under-basement of the school, they can’t resist the urge to investigate further.This scrimshaw seems to be the skull of the school’s founder, Malachi Haven. Each of the skull’s few remaining teeth is engraved with a tiny image that foretells disaster. Nev quickly becomes obsessed with this mystery—not even their best friend, Danny, can distract them. And after something begins striking down students, Nev and Danny wonder if the images etched into the ancient teeth are actually warnings. Can Nev protect the school from the coming doom foreseen by the scrimshaw, or are they on a collision course with fate?
Scripted
by Maya RockReality TV has a dark future in this thought-provoking thrillerTo the people suffering on the war-torn mainland, Bliss Island seems like an idyllic place. And it is: except for the fact that the island is a set, and the islanders' lives are a performance. They're the stars of a hit TV show, Blissful Days--Characters are adored by mainland viewers, yet in constant danger of being cut if their ratings dip too low. And no one really knows what happens to cut Characters.Nettie Starling knows she's been given the chance of a lifetime when a producer offers suggestions to help her improve her mediocre ratings--especially when those suggestions involve making a move on the boy she's been in love with for years. But she'll soon have to decide how far she's willing to go to keep the cameras fixed on her. . . especially when she learns what could happen to her if she doesn't.
Scritch Scratch
by Lindsay Currie"This is a teeth-chattering, eyes bulging, shuddering-and-shaking, chills-at-the-back-of-your-neck ghost story. I loved it!"—R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps seriesFor fans of Small Spaces and the Goosebumps series by R.L Stine comes a chilling ghost story based on real Chicago history about a malevolent spirit, an unlucky girl, and a haunting mystery that will tie the two together.Claire has absolutely no interest in the paranormal. She's a scientist, which is why she can't think of anything worse than having to help out her dad on one of his ghost-themed Chicago bus tours. She thinks she's made it through when she sees a boy with a sad face and dark eyes at the back of the bus. There's something off about his presence, especially because when she checks at the end of the tour…he's gone.Claire tries to brush it off, she must be imagining things, letting her dad's ghost stories get the best of her. But then the scratching starts. Voices whisper to her in the dark. The number 396 appears everywhere she turns. And the boy with the dark eyes starts following her.Claire is being haunted. The boy from the bus wants something...and Claire needs to find out what before it's too late.Pick up Scritch Scratch if you are looking for:A book for middle school students, 5th grade to 9th gradeA story with a strong female protagonist that explores bravery, friendship, and familyMystery books for kids 9-12Chilling ghost stories and ghost books for kids (perfect for Halloween!)Historical mysteries and Chicago history books for kids
Scrivener's Moon: Scrivener's Moon (Fever Crumb Triology)
by Philip ReeveThe final Fever Crumb adventure from the author of Mortal Engines. “For die-hard fans of science fiction, it doesn’t get much better.” —School Library JournalThe Scriven people are brilliant, mad—and dead. All except one, whose monstrous creation is nearly complete: a giant city on wheels. New London terrifies the rest of the world, and an army of mammoth-riders gathers to fight it. Meanwhile, young Fever Crumb begins a hunt for Ancient technology in the icy strongholds of the north. She finds a mysterious black pyramid full of secrets. It will change her world forever. Scrivener’s Moon follows Fever Crumb and A Web of Air to complete one of the most exciting and inventive fantasy adventures series ever written.“The rich worldbuilding continues to hold surprises, and the writing never falters . . . Quiet and somber, but still deeply satisfying.” —Kirkus Reviews“Characterization is deep and revelatory; themes are rich and seamlessly interwoven; and the plot is complex and packed with propulsive action.” —The Horn Book
Scudder's Game
by D. G. ComptonHave a Happy Golden Straub Day! The message floated in the sky for all to read; citizens chanted it to each other, motorists tooted it on their car horns as they drove the uncongested freeways. Earth had become a paradise, courtesy of Cordwainer Hardware International; population dwindling, war a thing of the past, free, untrammelled sex the right of all. But is paradise everything . . .? In this vividly realised novel, S. G. Compton charts the growth of CHI and the bland, idyllic world they engineered. Too idyllic for some; for beneath the surface darker forces were at work. At their heart was Scudder Laznett; brilliant, irascible, uncompromising. Scudder had begun a little game of his own; what that game was, Pete Laznett only discovered by slow degrees. And what he discovered was horrifying.
Scudder's Game
by D.G. ComptonHave a Happy Golden Straub Day!The message floated in the sky for all to read; citizens chanted it to each other, motorists tooted it on their car horns as they drove the uncongested freeways. Earth had become a paradise, courtesy of Cordwainer Hardware International; population dwindling, war a thing of the past, free, untrammelled sex the right of all. But is paradise everything . . .?In this vividly realised novel, S. G. Compton charts the growth of CHI and the bland, idyllic world they engineered. Too idyllic for some; for beneath the surface darker forces were at work. At their heart was Scudder Laznett; brilliant, irascible, uncompromising. Scudder had begun a little game of his own; what that game was, Pete Laznett only discovered by slow degrees. And what he discovered was horrifying.
Scumble (Playaway Children Ser.)
by Ingrid LawRead the New York Times bestseller and companion to Newbery Honor winner Savvy!It's nine years after Savvy, and Mibs' cousin Ledge is on the verge of turning thirteen. More than anything, he wants the power to run like the wind. But when his birthday comes, he discovers that his savvy is actually making things fall apart. It starts out with small things, but then it gets worse. To top it all off, someone outside the family has witnessed his destruction. Now, in addition to trying to figure out how to control - or scumble - his savvy, he's got to worry about how to protect the family secrets. Over the course of one amazing summer, Ledge learns a lot about himself and his family, makes a new - and very unlikely - friend, and learns to appreciate his newfound skills."Readers will delight in the tall-tale tropes and Ledge's authentic physical, emotional, and artistic challenges." - Booklist, starred review"The title stands alone in its fast-paced plot with twists and turns galore, and readers familiar with Savvy will eat it up and wish for more." - School Library JournalFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Scuola del Drago: Iniziato
by Sarah K. L. Wilson Aurora TorchiaLa magia giunge alla Scuola del Drago. Ci si può fidare? Con il Primo Volo ormai alle sue spalle, la sedicenne Amel crede di poter finalmente dedicarsi ai suoi studi e imparare a essere un Cavaliere del Drago. Ma quando un amico è brutalmente ferito, un altro ha un oscuro segreto, e ad Amel viene affidato un messaggio di vitale importanza, si ritrova a dover mettere in discussione a chi essere davvero leale. Peggio ancora, i Magika sono arrivati alla Scuola del Drago, portando con sè sia il cambiamento che nuovi pregiudizi nei confronti di Amel. Con la sua casa alla Scuola del Drago che sta rapidamente svanendo, sarà in grado di capire di chi fidarsi o le sue nuove amicizie svaniranno con la stessa velocità della sua sicurezza?
Scuola del Drago: Primo Volo
by Sarah K. L. Wilson Aurora TorchiaLa sedicenne Amel è giunta alla Scuola del Drago come chiunque altro - con il sogno di cavalcare i draghi e unirsi ai Cavalieri del Drago del Dominio. Ma Amel ha una gamba paralizzata e l'addestramento alla Scuola del Drago è estenuante. Prima di poter diventare anche solo un'Iniziata, dovrà completare il suo Primo Volo su un drago. Riuscirà Amel a sopravvivere al Primo Volo e diventare un'Iniziata della Scuola del Drago o i suoi sogni si infrangeranno sulle rocce sottostanti?
Scythe (Arc of a Scythe #1)
by Neal ShustermanA Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) Two teens must learn the &“art of killing&” in this Printz Honor–winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology.A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants. These teens must master the &“art&” of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own. Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award–winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.
Scythe Does Matter (The Reluctant Reaper Series #2)
by Gina X. GrantKirsty’s afterlife gets even more Hellish in this second installment of The Reluctant Reaper series when her soul-stealing ex-boss targets her beloved aunt. Her only chance to stop him? Becoming a Reaper herself. Fortunately, her hunky new boyfriend, Italian-poet-turned-Reaper Dante Alighieri, is there to help.Still trapped in the bureaucratic inferno known as Hell, Kirsty d’Arc redoubles her efforts to escape back to the Mortal Coil when she learns Conrad is after the soul of her beloved aunt. To save Aunt Carey, Kirsty must enroll at the Reaper Academy and earn a scythe of her own. Studying topics like Exor-scything 101, Riding the Death Cycle, and Reincarnation for Dummies is strange. But then, so are her classmates: a fallen angel, the Death Valley girls, and Kali—the ancient god of death, destruction, and those little earring backs that always go missing. Now time is running out thanks to a temporal crisis she may have accidentally created. Can she graduate, rescue her aunt, take down Conrad, and save Hell and every other dimension—before the clock stops ticking?As the saying goes in Hell, “Be careful what you wish for; it just might get you!”
Se Fier Aux Ténèbres
by Eva Fairwald Elise DelahayeIl n'y a pas de honte à préférer la vie à la mort, surtout si la revanche se présente en votre faveur. Pour une fois, la guerre se fait synonyme de renaissance, même si elle doit venir d'un long cauchemar. Le Capitaine Ella Dorsh est une dure, bourrée de talent... qui est dans la merde. Elle sait que l'ennemi mène la danse et que la guerre va très vite éclore en surface, mais que les humains ne sont pas encore prêts. Le Royaume d'En-Dessous s'est appauvri et sa population d'elfes noirs a bien l'intention de conquérir le monde et d'y établir son règne. Ella et les autres membres des "Divisions Ressuscitées" constituent la seule véritable chance de l'humanité de pouvoir combattre l'ennemi sur son propre terrain : des elfes affrontant leurs propres congénères, permettant ainsi de sauver de précieuses vies humaines. Néanmoins, les choses ne sont jamais aussi simples qu'elles en ont l'air et les ténèbres cachent bien plus de secrets encore que ce qu'Ella ne se l'imagine. L'histoire se situe dans notre monde dans un futur proche, et comporte des éléments touchant aux genres de la dystopie et de la science-fiction, ainsi qu'une héroïne balaise qui va vous mettre la pâtée ! Ce roman raconte l'histoire de soldats Elfes entraînés de force dans un complot bien trop importants pour qu'on puisse l'ignorer, par de dangereux secrets qui changeront à jamais le cours de l'Histoire et de la Vie.
Se avessi te
by Violet Haze Bianca Rita CataldiLei ha compiuto una decisione irreversibile che li ha divisi. Lui non ha mai perdonato la ragazza che ha cambiato tutto il suo mondo. Il loro futuro permetterà che abbiano una seconda possibilità per il loro amore? Quando Darcy vede colui che crede sia il suo fidanzato del liceo, Zach, colui a cui ha spezzato il cuore e la fiducia una decina di anni prima, lo segue malgrado sappia che lui le farà pagare il suo tradimento nel momento stesso in cui la vedrà. Un attimo dopo, il suo mondo non sarà più lo stesso. Zachary non ha perdonato né dimenticato la ragazza la cui decisione ha cambiato le loro vite e lo ha portato ad allontanarsi dai suoi genitori. Nell'istante in cui incrocia di nuovo il suo cammino, non resiste alla tentazione di posare di nuovo le sue mani su di lei in qualunque modo riesca a farlo, e il risultato è un confronto esplosivo che accende ben presto la passione che entrambi hanno ignorato per troppo tempo. Vite complicate si mescolano a storie passate che lasciano entrambi desiderosi di ritrovare il loro legame e di ottenere ciò che hanno sempre voluto. Solo che nulla è semplice e loro non sono preparati per ciò che il futuro ha da offrire.
Se eu tivesse você
by Violet Haze Thais MonteiroEla tomou uma decisão irreversível que os separou. Ele nunca esqueceu a garota que mudou seu mundo inteiro. Seu futuro irá incluir uma segunda chance para o amor? Quando Darcy percebe que vê o que ela acredita ser seu querido Zacarias da escola, aquele cujo coração e confiança ela quebrou há uma década, ela o segue apesar de saber que ele vai fazer com que ela pague por essa traição no momento em que ele a vê. Mais tarde, um momento roubado e seu mundo nunca mais será o mesmo. Zacarias não perdoou nem esqueceu da menina cuja decisão afetou ambas vidas e resultou ser expulso de casa por seus pais. No instante em que ela segue seu caminho novamente, ele não resiste ao impulso de colocar suas mãos sobre ela de qualquer maneira que puder, e o resultado é um confronto explosivo que reina rapidamente em uma paixão por ele, ignorada por muito tempo. As vidas complicadas, misturadas com a história passada, deixam os dois perturbados com sua reconexão e hesitante com o que sempre quiseram. Nada é simples e nenhum dos dois está preparado para o que o futuro reserva.
Se tu potessi leggermi dentro
by T. M. Bilderback Francesca MarrucciUn detective privato è assistito in un caso di sottrazione di minori da una bambina che appare e scompare Cosa succede quando un giovane poliziotto in rapida ascesa, sposato con l'amore della sua vita, perde improvvisamente la sua bambina non ancora nata per un aborto spontaneo, perde la moglie per cancro e perde il lavoro a causa di un incidente violento con un sospetto? Decide di bere per cercare di dimenticare. Questo è quello che è successo a Nicholas Turner dieci anni fa. Ora, grazie all'aiuto di sua sorella, Melissa, e del suo migliore amico, l'agente dell'FBI Marcus Moore, Nicholas ha quasi vinto il bere ed è diventato un investigatore privato specializzato in casi riguardanti i bambini. La figlia di Meredith Richardson, Karen, è stata rapita e il dipartimento di polizia della città non sembra essere di grande aiuto. Su suggerimento di Marcus Moore, Meredith assume Nicholas per trovare la ragazza. Ma Nicholas trova un aiuto inaspettato. Una bambina, che a quanto pare solo Nicholas riesce a vedere, lo sta aiutando con il caso. Appare quando Nicholas ha bisogno di un indizio, poi scompare altrettanto rapidamente. Chi è questa bambina? Perché Nicholas è così attratto dalla sua cliente? Chi ha rapito la bambina della sua cliente? E perché questo caso è diventato così pericoloso? Ispirato alla classica canzone di Gordon Lightfoot, 'If you could read my mind' è una storia commovente di redenzione, romanticismo e seconde possibilità.
Se você pudesse ler minha mente
by T. M. Bilderback Stephanie LuongoO que acontece quando um jovem policial em ascenção casado com o amor de sua vida, perde a filha prestes a nascer para um aborto, perde a esposa para o cancer , e perde o emprego por causa de um incidente violento com um suspeito? Ele decide embriagar-se todos os dias para tentar esquecer.
Sea Change
by S. M. WheelerThe unhappy child of two powerful parents who despise each other, young Lilly turns to the ocean to find solace, which she finds in the form of the eloquent and intelligent sea monster Octavius, a kraken. In Octavius's many arms, Lilly learns of friendship, loyalty, and family. When Octavius, forbidden by Lilly to harm humans, is captured by seafaring traders and sold to a circus, Lilly becomes his only hope for salvation. Desperate to find him, she strikes a bargain with a witch that carries a shocking price. Her journey to win Octavius's freedom is difficult. The circus master wants a Coat of Illusions; the Coat tailor wants her undead husband back from a witch; the witch wants her skin back from two bandits; the bandits just want some company, but they might kill her first. Lilly's quest tests her resolve, tries her patience, and leaves her transformed in every way. A powerfully written debut from a young fantasy author, S.M. Wheeler's Sea Change is an exhilarating tale of adventure, resilience, and selflessness in the name of friendship.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.