Telecom Terror

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Friedman, Seth

Science Fiction

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Telecom Terror is a wild ride about Dan Emmert, a former executive with GloblalIp Telecom and his psycho It manager Jeff Hartman (all who know him call him Jeff Heartless). Together, they exact revenge on the justice system using local phone networks and Heartless's alien-level wireless killing technology against the justice system and government's action in covering up and snuffing out their role in taking responsibility for the death of Dan's family.

Identifies a new genre―misdirection films―and explains its appeal to contemporary producers and audiences.Are You Watching Closely? is the first book to explore the recent spate of “misdirection films,” a previously unidentified Hollywood genre characterized by narratives that inspire viewers to reinterpret them retrospectively. Since 1990, Hollywood has backed more of these films than ever before, many of which, including The Sixth Sense (1999), A Beautiful Mind (2001), and Inception (2010), were both commercial and critical successes. Seth Friedman examines this genre in its sociocultural, industrial, and technological contexts to explain why it has become more attractive to producers and audiences.The recent popularity of misdirection films, Friedman argues, is linked to new technologies that enable repeat viewings and online discussion, which makes it enticing to an industry that depends increasingly on the aftermarket, as well as to historically specific cultural developments. That is, in addition to being well suited for shifting industrial and technological conditions, these films are appealing because they suggest that it remains possible to know what “actually” occurred and who was “really” responsible for events at a time when it is also becoming increasingly recognized that “truth” is relative. Are You Watching Closely? shows how Hollywood’s effective strategies for these changing circumstances put it at the forefront of a storytelling trend that has increasingly become important across media. Through close analyses of how misdirection films have been designed, marketed, and received in relation to their contexts, Friedman demonstrates the ways in which they epitomize a kind of narrative experimentation that has become a crucial facet of twenty-first-century audiovisual storytelling.

Are You Watching Closely?: Cultural Paranoia, New Technologies, and the Contemporary Hollywood Misdirection Film (Horizons of Cinema)

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

State University of New York Press

Identifies a new genre―misdirection films―and explains its appeal to contemporary producers and audiences. Are You Watching Closely? is the first book to explore the recent spate of “misdirection films,” a previously unidentified Hollywood genre characterized by narratives that inspire viewers to reinterpret them retrospectively. Since 1990, Hollywood has backed more of these films than ever before, many of which, including The Sixth Sense (1999), A Beautiful Mind (2001), and Inception (2010), were both commercial and critical successes. Seth Friedman examines this genre in its sociocultural, industrial, and technological contexts to explain why it has become more attractive to producers and audiences. The recent popularity of misdirection films, Friedman argues, is linked to new technologies that enable repeat viewings and online discussion, which makes it enticing to an industry that depends increasingly on the aftermarket, as well as to historically specific cultural developments. That is, in addition to being well suited for shifting industrial and technological conditions, these films are appealing because they suggest that it remains possible to know what “actually” occurred and who was “really” responsible for events at a time when it is also becoming increasingly recognized that “truth” is relative. Are You Watching Closely? shows how Hollywood’s effective strategies for these changing circumstances put it at the forefront of a storytelling trend that has increasingly become important across media. Through close analyses of how misdirection films have been designed, marketed, and received in relation to their contexts, Friedman demonstrates the ways in which they epitomize a kind of narrative experimentation that has become a crucial facet of twenty-first-century audiovisual storytelling.

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Manga Origami Origami masters Márcio Hideshi Noguchi and Seth Friedman show everything you need to know to create adorable paper characters from your favorite manga/anime stories with basic origami folding instructions and clear step-by-step diagrams. In the first section you’ll learn about the paper and other necessary materials, the origami symbols and terminology, and the general folding techniques needed to create and assemble all the basic figures. In the second section you will find specific instructions for customizing each of the characters with their outfits/costumes, accessories, and unique hairstyles. Some of the twenty projects are very recognizable as Japanese manga/anime characters, such as the Ronin Samurai, Kimono-Chan, Tea Picker, and Shrine Maiden, while others, like the French Maid, Nurse, Baseball Player, and Bunny Girl are more western. Also included are some fantasy characters, like the Fairy, Ori Fighter, Santa’s Helper, and Dragon Girl. Of course, characters depicting school life and summer vacation fun are here too, such as Schoolgirl, Sailor Fuku, Gym Girl, Beach Bunny, Sensei, Uki-wa Chan, Harem Otoko, and Neko Form. All projects are clearly marked with their difficulty level: beginner (*), advanced beginner (**), intermediate (***), advanced (****), and expert (*****). Get ready, get set, start folding. You’ll want to make all 20 characters.

Manga Origami: Easy Techniques for Creating 20 Super-Cute Characters

Comics & Graphic Novels

Noguchi, Márcio Hideshi

Manga

Monacelli Studio

The account of Noah’s ark is more than just a powerful reminder of divine powerit is a classic story cherished by children and adults alike. The imagery of all the Earth’s creatures uniting in pairs on a single vessel has captivated readers over the millennia, and now that imagery comes to life with Noah’s Ark Origami. Complete with an in-depth account of Noah’s ark that includes historical information and maps, this entertaining kit also contains 30 sheets of 4” x 4” paper, 40 sheets of 6” x 6” paper, and 30 sheets of 8” x 8” paper so that each animal can be crafted to scale. The 112-page book is perfect for both Bible students and animal lovers, with easy-to-follow instructions for folding Noah, his wife, and ten pairs of animals. Plus, die-cut board pieces create a 3-D ark, perfect for housing your origami menagerie. Sure to unfold hours of enjoyment, Noah’s Ark Origami is a paper-folding collection of biblical proportions.

Noah's Ark Origami (Origami Books)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Vista Partners Inc.

Paper airplanes soar to new heights in Origami Aircraft. An exciting paper-folding challenge, this book will appeal to aviation enthusiasts, origami artists, and everyone who enjoys modeling aircraft from paper. Not your everyday paper airplanes, the projects in this kit replicate ten famous planes including the De Havilland Sea Vixen, the Sopwith planes of World War I, and even Lindberg’s 1927 Spirit of St. Louis. Complete with a 112-page book of origami instructions and aviation history and specially designed origami paper, this kit even includes five sticker sheets for embellishing the models. Watch your very own hangar of model airplanes unfold before your very eyes. A fun and interactive way to enhance aircraft recognition and learn about aviation history, Origami Aircraft is one origami kit that will have you flying high.

Origami Aircraft (Origami Books)

ROBINSON, DANIEL

Kirschenbaum, Marc

Ku, Jason

Thunder Bay Press

Bird Origami will have you folding paper like a duck takes to water. You won't have to wing it when you follow the detailed, illustrated instructions to flush out twenty popular species, including mallards, hummingbirds, sparrows, seagulls, and finches. Specially designed paper makes these beauties realistic! Field guide information introduces each species, from crows to cardinals, from pelicans to geese. The bluebird of happiness will be singing from your fingers in no time!

Bird Origami (Origami Books)

Origami is a peaceful, harmonious art form that sharpens your problem-solving skills and allows time to relax. You can have a ball of tail-wagging fun, too, when you fold up these 10 popular types of dogs, including a Shih Tzu, Bulldog, Shetland Sheepdog, Schnauzer, Beagle, Great Dane, Siberian Husky, Chihuahua, Greyhound, and Basset Hound. Information on each breed accompanies step-by-step instructions in the 80-page project book. Detailed diagrams ensure you don't miss a crease or pleat, and specially designed folding papers make your finished models something to be proud of. Wag more, bark less with this entertaining kit!

Dog Origami (Origami Books)

The latest innovation in paper airplanes! Your spirits will soar as you fold up these ten origami models! An exciting challenge, this kit will appeal to aviation enthusiasts and origami artists alike. Watch your very own hangar of model airplanes unfold before your eyes as you follow the step-by-step directions and detailed diagrams in the 80-page instruction book. Specially designed paper makes these models better than any other paper airplane. A fun and interactive way to enhance aircraft recognition and learn aviation history, this kit will leave you flying high!

Origami Planes (Origami Books)

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Telecom Terror

Telecom Terror

Are You Watching Closely?: Cultural Paranoia, New Technologies, and the Contemporary Hollywood Misdirection Film (Horizons of Cinema)

Are You Watching Closely?: Cultural Paranoia, New Technologies, and the Contemporary Hollywood Misdirection Film (Horizons of Cinema)

Manga Origami: Easy Techniques for Creating 20 Super-Cute Characters

Noah's Ark Origami (Origami Books)

Origami Aircraft (Origami Books)

Bird Origami (Origami Books)

Dog Origami (Origami Books)

Origami Planes (Origami Books)