history and criticism

Describes the life and career of writer Langston Hughes.

An exploration of the history of manga that considers the influence of political, social, and economic forces on the art form and includes over four hundred illustrations.

This book reveals how the horror genre as a way of seeing the world has become one of the most incisive critiques of America and its history and influence around the globe.

A pop-science look at fear, how and why horror films get under our skin, and why we keep coming back for more.

Explore the evolution and influences of Stephen King's body of work over his nearly 50-year career, and discover how the themes of his writing reflect the changing times and events within his life. Timed with Stephen King's 75th birthday on September 21, 2022, Stephen King features archival photos and documents from King's personal collection alongside the stories behind how his novels, novellas, short stories, and adaptations came to be.

A complete guide to the history of the character of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World created by J. K. Rowling.

"Journey through time and space with this graphic novel history of the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and Ted Chiang, and beyond. Trace the progress of SF through modern times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison and Elon Musk have looked to science fiction to predict the future. For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail, charts its history from its beginnings as a 'schlock' genre to its respected status today"--Provided by publisher.

"Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood. Pedro danced to Latin songs in his Puerto Rican neighborhood. It was the 1940s in New York City, and they were forbidden to dance together . . . until first a band and then a ballroom broke the rules. Machito and His Afro-Cubans hit the scene with a brand-new sound, blending jazz trumpets and saxophones with Latin maracas and congas creating Latin jazz, music for the head, the heart, and the hips. Then the Palladium Ballroom issued a bold challenge to segregation and threw open its doors to all" -- Amazon.

"Songs such as the 'Star-Spangled Banner,' which students may recognize from sporting events, memorialize significant events in American history. With this . . . text full of . . . facts about American songs, students will learn about the valuable role songs play in helping express American pride. Photographs enhance the . . . text which compliments elementary social studies curricula. A glossary also helps readers strengthen vocabulary skills as they learn about the significance of songs in American life"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] examines the fantastical world of this phenomenal show with a philosophical lens. This is important precisely because the show rests so heavily on a complex and thought-provoking mythos based around secretive government experiments and a parallel dimension that darkly reflects readers' own. The series as a whole has asked more questions than it has delivered answers, and the chapters in this volume will explore these topics"--Provided by publisher.