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9781841830865 03 03 9781841830865 15 9781841830865 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9781841830865.htm 1 B01 Williamson, Neil 2 B01 Wilson, Andrew J 272 APFA 02 Some of the best Scottish writing today is coming from the imaginative genres grouped under the collective heading of Speculative Fiction. These genres include science fiction, fantasy, horror, magic realism and alternate history. This showcase anthology comprises work from established and up-and-coming writers such as Ken MacLeod, Charles Stross, Ron Butlin, Jane Yolen, Matthew Fitt and Edwin Morgan. The contributors reimagine Scotland in the past, present and future. There are secret histories, echoes of mythology and folklore, contemporary marvels, and visions of the fate of the nation. All the pieces reflect the power of the Scottish imagination, carrying on a thread that has run through the work of writers such as James Hogg and Robert Louis Stevenson. Mercat Press 01 Mercat Press 04 20050726 UNIREPS 02 20 02 29.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20050726 9780748616428 03 03 9780748616428 15 9780748616428 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9780748616428.htm 1 A01 Cornea, Christine 320 APFA 02 A wide-ranging introduction to the study of contemporary science fiction cinema. Each chapter sets analyses of chosen films within a wider historical/cultural context, while concentrating on a specific thematic issue. The book includes discussion of the relevance of psychedelic imagery, the new woman of science, generic performance and the prevalence of techno-orientalism in recent films. The author engages with a range of pertinent examples from a variety of nations, as well as discussing the centrality of science fiction as a transnational film genre. Films discussed include The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Body Snatchers, Forbidden Planet, The Quatermass Experiment, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Demon Seed, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Wars, Altered States, Alien, Blade Runner, The Brother from Another Planet, Back to the Future, The Terminator, Predator, The One, Dark City, The Matrix, Fifth Element and eXistenZ. Edinburgh University Press 01 Edinburgh University Press 04 20070701 UNIREPS 02 21 02 49.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20070701 1551115786 03 02 1551115786 03 9781551115788 15 9781551115788 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/1551115786.htm 1 A01 Lee, Vernon 2 B01 Maxwell, Catherine 3 B01 Pulham, Patricia 330 YFJ 02 Vernon Lees Hauntings occupies a unique place in the tradition of the ghost story. These seven 'fantastic tales' have elements of the supernatural, but their characters, many of whom are obsessed with the paintings and possessions of people long dead, are also haunted by the dangerous allure of the past. Broadview Press 01 Broadview Press 04 20060401 01 140 mm 02 216 mm UNIREPS 02 21 02 22.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20060401 1551116472 03 02 1551116472 03 9781551116471 15 9781551116471 BC Broadview Editions http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/1551116472.htm 1 A01 Haggard, H. Rider 2 B01 Stauffer, Andrew M 359 FH 02 First published in 1886-87, H. Rider Haggards imperial romance follows its English heroes from the quiet rooms of Cambridge to the uncharted interior of Africa in search of a legendary lost city with an ageless white queen. The two men find their way to the ancient city of Kr, where the beautiful and mysterious Ayesha, She-who-must-be-obeyed, rules. Despite her cruelty, both men become fascinated by Ayesha, who leads them on a harrowing journey to bathe in the underground River of Life. Broadview Press 01 Broadview Press 04 20060301 UNIREPS 02 21 02 22.00 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20060301 9781551117454 03 03 9781551117454 15 9781551117454 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9781551117454.htm 1 A01 Polidori, John William 2 B01 Macdonald, D. L. 3 B01 Scherf, Kathleen 300 DSK 02 In 1816, John William Polidori traveled to Geneva as Lord Byrons personal physician. There they met Mary Godwin (later Shelley) and her lover Percy Shelley and decided to while away a wet summer by writing ghost stories. The only two to complete their stories were Mary Shelley, who published Frankenstein in 1818, and Polidori, whose The Vampyre and Ernestus Berchtold were both published in 1819. The Vampyre is the first portrayal of the Byronic vampire of modern popular culture. Broadview Press 01 Broadview Press 04 20080101 UNIREPS 02 21 02 29.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20080101 9781550228076 03 03 9781550228076 15 9781550228076 BC Bite Me! 10th Buffyversary http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9781550228076.htm 1 A01 Stafford, Nikki 3 420 JFDT 02 Its been 10 years since Buffy Summers first walked into the Sunnydale High library and came face-to-face with her Watcher, who told her she was the Chosen One who would save the world from vampires. Bite Me!, Nikki Staffords critical analysis of the show, was one of the bestselling and most critically acclaimed books on Buffy when it was released in 2002. Revised and updated, the 10th Buffyversary edition of Bite Me! contains all seven seasons of this groundbreaking series, chronicles what happened to all of its stars, gives the background story to why the series ended and what legacy it has had, and even contains information about the new Buffy season eight comic book series from Dark Horse. This is the definitive guide for all Buffy fans. ECW Press 01 ECW Press 04 20080301 UNIREPS 02 21 02 29.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20080301 1550227440 03 02 1550227440 03 9781550227444 15 9781550227444 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/1550227440.htm 1 A01 Stanyard, Stewart T. 300 APT 02 A visually stunning backstage glimpse through time and space. Author Stewart T. Stanyard invites readers to explore over 300 original behind-the-scenes production stills, and includes rare documents and interviews with 40 producers, directors, writers, and actors who worked on the series. The book also features candid interviews with Serlings wife Carol, brother and writer Robert, and Serlings influential teacher Helen Foley. Along with the chapters by the author, the book features tribute essays by several Hollywood personalities. ECW Press 01 ECW Press 04 20070701 UNIREPS 02 21 02 39.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20070701 9781550227994 03 03 9781550227994 15 9781550227994 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9781550227994.htm 1 A01 Stafford, Nikki 200 APT 02 Lost, the Golden Globe and Emmy Awardwinning hit television show, has become renowned for its complexity week after week, sending both cult and mainstream fans to the Internet, encyclopedias, or religious texts as they try to figure out the keys to some of the mysteries. If youre feeling as lost as the survivors, then Finding Lost Season Three: The Unofficial Guide will help to put the pieces of the puzzle in place. ECW Press 01 ECW Press 04 20080101 UNIREPS 02 31 02 24.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20080101 9781550227895 03 03 9781550227895 15 9781550227895 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9781550227895.htm 1 A01 Storm, Jo 400 APT 02 Frak You!: The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide to Battlestar Galactica will examine the universe of BSG a drastically reduced population living in an apocalyptic world, fighting for the survival of the human race. ECW Press 01 ECW Press 04 20080101 UNIREPS 02 21 02 29.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20080101 9781550228052 03 03 9781550228052 15 9781550228052 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9781550228052.htm 1 A01 Robson, Hillary 2 A01 Porter, Lynnette 3 A01 Lavery, David 250 APT 02 Saving the World: A Guide to Heroes will include essay analyses of the many reasons that keep Heroes audience tuning in each week. Authors Lynnette Porter, David Lavery, and Hillary Robson are experts in the field of television analysis, having penned books on Lost, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Deadwood, Seinfeld, The Sopranos, and many others. The book will include brief episode guides of each installment of the series. ECW Press 01 ECW Press 04 20080101 UNIREPS 02 21 02 24.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20080101 1550227637 03 02 1550227637 03 9781550227635 15 9781550227635 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/1550227637.htm 1 A01 Gross, Edward 240 JFCA 02 This is the complete chronicle of Harrys history, from the moment that Rowling conceived the character on a train ride, to the Pottermania that has followed the publication of each novel and release of each film adaptation. Broken down month-by-month and year-by-year, this one-of-a-kind book covers all of the major and minor news events centering onthe world of Harry Potter, interweaving quotes from the films cast and crew members among them, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint; directors Chris Columbus (The Philosophers Stone, The Chamber of Secrets), Alfonso Cuaron (The Prisoner of Azkaban), and Mike Newell (The Goblet of Fire); producer David Heyman and behind-the-scenes personnel who bring the magic to life. ECW Press 01 ECW Press 04 20070701 08 401 gr UNIREPS 02 21 02 29.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20070701 9780872208933 03 03 9780872208933 15 9780872208933 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9780872208933.htm 1 B06 Ringler, Dick 304 DSC 02 Dick Ringlers translation captures the rhythm, movement, and power of the original Old English poem while employing a fluid modern English style and a relatively spare vocabulary. His generous Introduction, a lively yet masterly guide to the work, along with his translations of three shorter Old English poems elucidate a major English text almost as well-known for its subtlety and intricacy as it is for its monsters and heroes. Hackett Publishing 01 Hackett Publishing 04 20071101 UNIREPS 02 21 02 18.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20071101 025207355X 02 02 025207355X 03 9780252073557 15 9780252073557 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/025207355X.htm 1 A01 Ramon, Y Cajal Santiago 272 FYB 02 A world-famous neurobiologist, Santiago Ramn y Cajal won the Nobel Prize for his scientific research in 1906. The previous year, he published these stories: five ingenious tales that take a microscopic look at the nature, allure, and danger of scientific curiosity. Now available for the first time in English, Ramn y Cajal's stories reveal a great deal about human nature and the collusion of ambition and greed that prey on the hapless and thoughtless, whether in the name of science, religion, or the state. University of Illinois Press 01 University of Illinois Press 02 20060701 UNIREPS 02 10 20060701 02 37.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 02 01 20060701 0816649456 03 02 0816649456 03 9780816649457 15 9780816649457 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/0816649456.htm 1 B01 Lunning, Frenchy 184 JFCA 02 A groundbreaking exploration of anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture. After decades in which American popular culture dominated global media and markets, Japanese popular cultureprimarily manga and anime, but also toys, card and video games, and fashionhas exploded into a worldwide phenomenon. From Pokmon and the Power Rangers to Paranoia Agent and Princess Mononoke, Japanese popular culture is consumed by an eager and exponentially increasing audience of youths, teenagers, and adults. University of Minnesota Press 01 University of Minnesota Press 04 20070201 01 178 mm 02 254 mm UNIREPS 02 21 02 39.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20070201 9780816652662 03 03 9780816652662 15 9780816652662 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9780816652662.htm 1 B01 Lunning, Frenchy 320 JFCA 02 Networks of Desirethe second volume in the Mechademia seriesexplores the varieties of desire that structure and influence much of contemporary anime and manga in manifestations that range from the explicitly sexual to more sublimated text and imagery. Collecting original essays by scholars, artists, and fans, Networks of Desire considers key issues at play in a Japanese society increasingly uncertain of its place in a globalised world. University of Minnesota Press 01 University of Minnesota Press 04 20080101 UNIREPS 02 21 02 37.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20080101 9780816649747 03 03 9780816649747 15 9780816649747 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/9780816649747.htm 1 B01 Bolton, Christopher 2 B01 Csicsery-Ronay, Jr. 3 B01 Tatsumi, Takayuki 296 JFSL 02 Since the end of the Second World Warand particularly over the past decadeJapanese science fiction has strongly influenced global popular culture. Unlike American and British science fiction, its most popular examples have been visual, while little attention has been paid to a vibrant tradition of prose science fiction in Japan. Robot Ghosts and Wired Dreams remedies this neglect with a rich exploration of the genre that connects prose science fiction to contemporary anime. University of Minnesota Press 01 University of Minnesota Press 04 20080101 UNIREPS 02 21 02 37.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20080101 1595800131 03 02 1595800131 03 9781595800138 15 9781595800138 BC http://www.unireps.com.au/isbn/1595800131.htm 1 A01 Marcelo, Leon 384 WTH 02 A ghoulish and ghastly terror-touring travel guide to the most dreadfully Horror-ed of destinations! From Tobe Hoopers 1974 drive-in classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to the real-life Baltimore haunts of Edgar Allan Poe to the macabre features of Paris, France, Creepy Crawls offers morbidly offbeat locations for horror aficionados and travel buffs alike. Santa Monica Press 01 Santa Monica Press 04 20061201 UNIREPS 02 21 02 29.95 UNIREPS 07 AU 04 01 20061201