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Skinner

Submitted on 20 June 2013
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Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics, 5th Edition

Submitted on 05 June 2013
Focal Press is known for their helpful guides to the art of filmmaking and photography.  In their fifth edition of "Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics", Michael Rabiger and Mick Hurbis-Cherrier expand the readable manual to a hefty 532 pages.   ... Read more
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The Simon & Kirby Library: Science Fiction

Submitted on 03 June 2013
If you want to know about comic books there are two names that should always make the list of people to read, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. These two men wrote and drew some of the most influential comics and characters in the industry.... Read more
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The Abbey

Submitted on 09 May 2013
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The Outsider

Submitted on 09 May 2013
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FilmCraft: Producing

Submitted on 26 April 2013
First, let me say that this is a text book, not a "book" book. That said, it is the first time we are reviewing a text book on Shakefire so if it seems a little odd, it is.... Read more
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The Mermaid of Brooklyn

The Mermaid of Brooklyn

Submitted on 08 April 2013
“The Mermaid of Brooklyn” is an interesting book written by Amy Shearn. This is the story of Jenny Lipkin, a mother of 2 young children living in Brooklyn, New York. She is married to Harry and all seems to be going well for the family until he mysteriously disappears.... Read more
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Angel Baby

Submitted on 31 March 2013
Luz has had a rough life in Mexico. Taken as property by one outrageous thug and traded to another, El Principe. She’s been beaten, imprisoned, and has lived her life drugged and numb to help her forget who she is, what she is, and the things she’s lost.... Read more
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The Lords Of Salem

Submitted on 01 February 2013
Salem DJ, Heidi, is finally starting to get her footing again after getting clean. She has a nice apartment, a good job, her dog Steve, and a few close co-workers that look out for her.... Read more
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Gods and Beasts

Submitted on 31 January 2013
During my last outing with Denise Mina and her DI Morrow character in The End of the Wasp Season, I found Mina’s writing to be crowded, slow to produce interest. Her latest, Gods and Beasts suffers from all of the flaws that I found in Wasp Season, only more so.... Read more
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