history and criticism

"Stephen King: His Life, Work, and Influences offers young Stephen King fans a . . . journey through the writer's personal story and its impact on his work"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishiro Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the "King of the Monsters," Godzilla has earned a huge fanbase worldwide. The dinosaur-like amphibian has been featured alongside friends and foes such as Mothra and Mechagodzilla, in TV shows, books, video games, and more. There is even a Godzilla star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Learn about the lasting legacy of this iconic character in this nonfiction book for young readers"--.

"Expanding on the popular podcast of the same name from On Being Studios, Poetry Unbound offers immersive reflections on fifty powerful poems. In the tumult of our contemporary moment, poetry has emerged as an inviting, consoling outlet with a unique power to move and connect us, to inspire fury, tears, joy, laughter, and surprise. This generous anthology pairs fifty illuminating poems with poet and podcast host P?draig ? Tuama's appealing, unhurried reflections. With keen insight and warm personal anecdotes, ? Tuama considers each poem's artistry and explores how its meaning can reach into our own lives"--Provided by publisher.

Examines a number of 6orks of world literature, from the "Iliad" to "Don Quixote" to "The Great Gatsby.".

"A comprehensive fifty-year history of the hip-hop genre, from renowned artist and author of 'Music is History,' Questlove"--Provided by publisher.

"An in-depth look at the life and work of filmmaker Christopher Nolan"--Provided by publisher.

This reframing of the history of hip-hop focuses on the notable firsts of women such as Lauryn Hill making history as the first rapper to an Album of the Year Grammy.

"Kids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official guide to Dragon Masters. This epic, 256-page, full-color special edition features maps, information about Dragon Masters and their dragons, notes from wizards, the history of Dragon Masters, and more! This book has everything a future Dragon Master needs to know!"--Provided by publisher.

"'Music Is History' combines Questlove's deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years"--OCLC.

"The Essential Anime Guide is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture"--Provided by publisher.