Snake Agent by Liz Williams 4. The Demon and the City by Liz Williams 5. As an independent bookstore, Borderlands definitely likes to support independent home video distributors, who bring us some of the weirder and more obscure films that would otherwise never find their way to home video. Lovecraft Collection DVD series.
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He also, in copious spare time, has been running the annual H. Lovecraft International Film Festival for 11 years. If there is anybody who knows obscure and quality filmic adaptations of H. Volume 4 also features short adaptations of "In the Vault" and "Between the Stars". In addition it has several shorter pieces, including an adaptation of "The Outsider".
The pilot episode of a proposed British television show, featuring a shadowy government organization dedicated to keeping tabs on the forces of the elder gods. Sadly, it was not picked up, and we only have this tantalizing hint of what might have been. Volume 1 of the series features the legendary adaptation of "Cool Air," by Bryan Moore, and also features 4 other short films, as well as an interview with S. In addition to their H.
They have a nice mixture of Asian horror and exploitation films. Another line that they have been releasing that is almost completely unique and totally intriguing is their series of classic Mexican horror films, under their Casa Negra imprint. It features Satan, and a musician who bargains away his soul. Imagine a weird hybrid of the Faust story and Dr. These are truly outstanding films that deserve a much wider audience, and it's nice to seem them lovingly restored.
Fernando Mendez is one of the absolute masters at creating atmosphere. His films are full of inventive, purely cinematic moments that transcend their shoestring budgets. Truly one of the Mexican masters of Fantastic cinema. M" is a stylish film that is equally chilling and beautiful. Based on the Mexican legend of La Llorona, is a beautifully overwrought excursion into gothic iconography. It is, like all of the Casa Negra releases, restored and uncut, and this disk features a very engaging commentary by Mexican cinema expert Michael Liuzza.
A visual and audio feast with a very ambitious script that sometimes fails to reach the heights it strives for, "The Fountain" is nonetheless one of the most interesting films to come along since "The City of Lost Children". Please contact the group leader, Christopher Rodriguez, at cobalt earthlink. Please contact Jude at jfeldman borderlands-books. Being a pioneer in a new literary genre can be fun, if frightening to the sensibilities from time to time.
Full of information and tips for aspiring writers, readers and fans of either genre, and post-modern literary ciritics in the making, Cecilia's presentation will leave you laughing, if not enlightened. This event is a benefit for The Center For Sex and Culture, and donations are gratefully accepted but not at all required.
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The immortal Lewis wakes to find himself blinded, crippled, and left with no weapons but his voice, his memory, and the friendship of one extraordinary little girl. Edward Alton Bell-Fairfax, resurrected Victorian superman, plans for world domination. The immortal Mendoza makes a desperate bargain to delay him. Enforcer Budu, assisted by Joseph, enlists an unexpected ally in his plans to free his old warriors and bring judgment on his former masters. The mortal masters of the Company, terrified of a coup, invest in a plan they believe will terminate their immortal servants.
And they awaken a powerful AI whom they call Dr Zeus. This web of a story is filled with great climaxes, wonderful surprises, and gripping characters many readers have grown to love or hate. It's a triumph of SF! Baker and being there as it all concludes! The taming of Tombstone, Ariz. Bull approaches the story from a different angle, considering matters that may or may not have escaped Wyatt's chilly attention. When tough-minded widow Mildred Benjamin and drifter Jesse Fox realize that dark magic is manipulating people for a sorcerer's selfish ends, they must decide what they can and should do about it, in the process discovering who they truly are.
Mixing fantasy with Old West lore is risky, but Bull takes time to make the place and the people real before undeniably supernatural forces appear. The magic is less flashy than in many fantasy novels, but it's vivid and deeply felt. Readers will think about the story long after it ends, savoring the writing and imagining what the characters might do next.
The Nix family is contacted by a mysterious benefactor who wants to send Chris to an exclusive private school, no expense spared. But as Chris will discover, there is a great deal more to it than that. As he did with Dogland, Will Shetterly has used a deceptively simple tale to explore some very deep issues. The Gospel of the Knife explores questions of faith and responsibility, and the always complex relationship between man and God and the world.
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But in a time when the supernatural realm is in upheaval and spilling over in the mundane world of the living, his skills are in renewed demand. With old debts to pay, Castor is left with no choice but to accept one final, well-paying assignment; a seemingly simple exorcism. Trouble is, the more he discovers about the ghost in the archive, the more things refuse to add up--and the more deeply he's dragged into a world he wants no part of.
What should have been a perfectly straightforward job is rapidly turning into a "who can kill Castor first" competition with demons, were-beings, and ghosts all keen to claim the big prize. Castor knows how to deal with the dead. It's the living who piss him off. He worked as a teacher for fifteen years, before starting to write comics. When he started to receive regular commissions from DC Comics, he gave up the day job. Join us for milk and cookies as we wait out the last frustrating hours before the final Harry Potter book goes on sale!
All attendees while supplies last will receive a complete set of the seven Scholastic promotional Harry Potter bookmarks, and other cool HP schwag, too! The story shifts between the perspectives of Doctor Impossible, a brilliant scientist turned world's greatest menace, and Fatale, a lonely cyborg and the newest addition to the venerable group of heroes known as the Champions.
Though he's been out of commission for a while, Doctor Impossible hatches a scheme to knock the planet out of orbit 'As the Earth grows colder, my power becomes apparent, and the nations submit,' he reasons. Meanwhile, Champions leader Corefire goes missing, and Fatale has to learn the ropes of superherodom as the conventional climactic showdown at Doctor Impossible's secret lair draws near. However fantastical, the characters including a 'genetic metahuman' and 'an elite fairy guard' are thoughtfully portrayed, with Fatale—stuck in a perpetual existential crisis—bemused over the Champions' purpose, and Doctor Impossible wondering 'whether the smartest man in the world has done the smartest thing he could with his life.
We're looking forward to this event, and we know you'll enjoy it too! The gutted angel, or winged nonhuman 'fatae,' turns out to be just one casualty in a heated conflict between Nulls humans without Talent and the powerful human Talents, along with the fatae. Not only are bigoted human vigilantes going after supernaturals, but it appears the Silence, a covert organization that used to employee Wren's partner and lover, Sergei Didier, has become corrupted from within.
Several Silence Talent operatives have gone missing, and Sergei is drawn back into the group's politics as a new truce falls apart. Delia Sherman is a prolific editor and the author of numerous works of short fiction. Her newest novel is an excellent urban fantasy set in New York Between and starring one seriously hip changeling. Please join us in welcoming these two authors to the store!
From the book description: Instead, it evolved into the Machine Plague, killing nearly five billion people and changing life on Earth forever. The nanotech has one weakness: Those few who've managed to escape the plague struggle to stay alive on the highest mountains, but time is running out -- there is famine and war, and the environment is crashing worldwide.
Humanity's last hope lies with a top nanotech researcher aboard the International Space Station -- and with a small group of survivors in California who risk a daring journey below the death line. You are welcome to bring copies of an author's books purchased elsewhere to be autographed but we do appreciate it if you purchase something while at the event.
For most events you are welcome to bring as many books as you wish for autographs. If you are unable to attend the event we will be happy to have a copy of any of the author's available books signed or inscribed for you. We can then either hold it until you can come in to pick it up or we can ship it to you.
Just give us a call or drop us an email. If you live out of town, you can also ship us books from your collection to be signed. Call or email for details. Timmel Duchamp, Carol Emshwiller, C. Furst, Victoria Elisabeth Garcia, and others. Beagle, Charles Stross, Gene Wolfe and others. New and Notable Science Fiction and Fantasy: Weatherwitch - Crowthistle Chronicles vol. The Sharing Knife vol. Foundling - Monster Blood Tattoo vol. Lovecraft was published in Japan in as a two-volume set under the name Hishinkai. The list of contributing authors is a who's-who of Japanese horror fiction, featuring some of the finest writers in Japan today.
In cooperation with Tokyo Sogensha, the Japanese publishers, and the anthology editor, Mr. Asamatsu Ken, we are proud to present these dark visions of the Mythos as interpreted by Japanese authors. You will find some stories that return like old friends, carrying on the Lovecraft tradition, while others will shock you with totally new and unexpected vistas of horror.
Chill out at the temple Templo de Debod 8. Though this ancient Egyptian temple is a popular tourist attraction, which contains an interesting museum, many locals come up here just to relax or to enjoy a picnic. Whether it's to find a little shade under the trees in the park, or to enjoy the stunning sight of the lit up temple at night. One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid. We had such a wonderful experience seeing Madrid and on two day trips, one to Toledo and one to Segovia" — these are the words of just one of my satisfied guests.
Book a tour with me and find out for yourself! Don't know yet Las Meninas? Because remember us the glorious Spain period. El Prado is between the three more important museums in the world; got pictures, just in exhibition and between then there is one can't be seen any other place, you got it: Walk among art Parque Juan Carlos I 7. This huge recreational and cultural park was opened in , when Madrid was Europes capital of culture. With it's location northeast of the city and close to the airport, few tourists take the trip here, while locals go for long strolls, exercise or weekend picnics.
The park contains a river, a lake and an auditorium. With it's many theatres and cinemas, along with hundreds of shops and restaurants, this is known as the Spanish version of New Yorks legendary Broadway. This street is alive at any time - day or night. Architectural feat Caixa Forum 7. This architectural masterpiece, a fascinating combination of brick and oxidized iron, seems to hover in the air.
It features a vertical garden and hosts several temporary exhibitions which run at the same time. It's a bargain as many exhibitions are free and others cost only 4 euros. Experience the energy of Madrid at night on the Pub Crawl Madrid with party loving guides and an up-for-fun crowd. Join with Pub Crawl Madrid a cool group of backpackers, travelers, or people just looking for a good time, and go to some of Madrid best bars and clubs.
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Watch the originals Cines Princesa 6. This is one of few cinemas in Madrid that shows the original movies, as everything is normally dubbed. This gives foreigners living here - or locals that want to practice their English, a chance to go to a cinema where the originals are subtitled in Spanish. It was known by all the metro line 1 users that between Bilbao and Iglesia there was a gosht station. Children still loves to look by the window while they pass by.
Now we all can visit it for free and have an idea about how the old metro stations looked like, the adds they had, and watch a video of how our metro worked those days. Better known as Parque de las 7 tetas 7 tits park because the hills' shape, this green area is famouse because the great city views u can get from every hill.
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A ceramic factory and a dump where located there in the past, later restored into sports pitches lower part and those 7 hills. A hidden gem Museo Sorolla 5. The building was originally the artist's house, and was later converted into a museum. This precious mansion boasts a very pretty garden and a stunning collection. Fancy watching a movie but unfortunately your Spanish is not that great? Or are you allergic to dubbed films? Then Cines Ideal is the solution to your problem.
They offer a wide variety of films and are the only cinema in Madrid that show original version films in 3D. This 6-kilometre long park along the Manzanares river used to be a busy motorway.
Madrid's green lung features several impressive bridges over the river, flower beds, children's games and playgrounds. Bulls because bullfighters is in our roots from more than years ago and the Madrid Ring, Las Ventas, is the most famous in the world. Still I'm just talking about the building, mozarabique style, and the museum, explaining the history, our History, and for free: So you needn't see a corrida or a Torero, just learn about Coffee and culture La Infinito 3. Downstairs you'll find a small stage with frequent shows outside the main summer months, check the website.
Madrid's 1 street art bike tour is now available. Enjoy the best street art and graffiti from national and international artists. A double Pisa Puerta de Europa 3. Known as 'The Gate of Europe' the two leaning bank office towers at Plaza de Castilla, are like a double up modern version of the famous Pisa tower. Their 15 degree inclination is made on purpose though, and gave Madrid some very unique modern architecture years before the nearby Cuatro Torres were finished. Standing in the shadow of the world famous Prado museum just down the street, The Queen Sofia art museum is still loved for it's 20th-century collection and temporary exhibitions.
The building was originally used as a hospital, but later renewed and extended with an architectual masterpiece in itself. A beautiful whimsical park Parque de El Capricho 3. Take home some extra special souvenirs of your time in Madrid! This museum is perfect if you want to know a little bit more about how the Metro of Madrid has worked for years.
Here you can find 3 diesel engines and other pieces of machinery as transformers or alternators, useful years ago for the correct Metro operation. When the weather isn't so fine: Because is inside an old Train Station, beautifull, still in use, in the centre of the city and Summer or Winter Weather: We got more Malls in the city but not in the centre, nor in Historical buildings: You just walk around the Madrid city centre, and not so centric always, and watch around our amazing Architecture every quarter got.
All different and still beautifull. Main quarters where to find interesting buildings.. Focused on street art, this two-floor hotspot contains the downstairs Swinton Gallery and the groundfloor Ciudadano Grant store, which mainly offers books on urban art and graphic design. Get cooled down Palacio de Hielo 2. Of all Madrids palaces, this is by far the coolest - literally.
Known as the Ice Palace, this entertainment-complex is a very popular destination for local families, as it's one of the only place to go iceskating indoors in Madrid. Other than the ice rink, the complex includes a cinema, a bowling alley and lots of shops and restaurants. Into the wild Zoo Aquarium de Madrid 2. Dating back to this Zoo has a big place in the hearts of Madrids animal lovers. It is located in the huge green area of Casa de Campo, which also holds an amusement park. In contrast to Madrids other zoo 'Faunia', this Zoo offers all the popular big animals, and is one of just four zoos in Europe to have Giant Pandas.
The skyline of Spain Cuatro Torres 2. Madrids skyline changed dramatically between and as four new skyscrapers were finished, and gave the city a new and modern look. The four office towers are the tallets buildings in Spain, with Torre Bankia reaching highest at meters, and each tower has its own distinctive design.
It's Madrid's Frick Collection just in the city centre and yet a quite unknown art museum. No reason to deserve such thing, as it has plenty to offer besides it's splendid palace and cosy garden. A treasure better kept that way, far from crowds, concrete and stress. This shop sells the Traditional Spanish Tortilla ready to take home in cans with a colourful and nice packaging. Everyone can find a Tortilla with a special year for a great memory of gift of Spain. It is not that locals would love it here, but maybe if they need entrance to Renfe and find themselves close by to this area, they can do it for "free", since this entrance to Renfe is always open.
Meaning you can just walk in. Mercado de Motores Mercado de Motores 1.