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Fight, Magic, Items
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 384

Fight, Magic, Items

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2022-10-04
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  • Publisher: Hachette UK

Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games—from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day. The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early western RPGs and introducing technology and artistic styles that pushed the boundaries of what video games could be, this genre is responsible for creating some of the most complex, bold, and beloved games in history—and it has the fanbase to prove it. In F...

Abomination
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 357

Abomination

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2015-07-29
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  • Publisher: Inkshares

Abomination is a combination of historical fiction and fantasy, set during the reign of King Alfred the Great. As Alfred struggles to defend England from hordes of Viking invaders, the Archbishop of Canterbury stumbles upon an ancient secret—a dark and mysterious magic that could turn the tide of the war in England's favor. But when exposure to the magic corrupts the Archbishop, Alfred commands his greatest knight, Sir Wulfric, to hunt the mad priest down.

Dungeons and Dragons: Beholder Figurine
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 32

Dungeons and Dragons: Beholder Figurine

Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder with this officially licensed miniature figurine. FIGURINE WITH LIGHT: A one-of-a-kind 3-inch figurine of the popular monster: the Beholder with a glowing eye BOOK INCLUDED: Learn more about this iconic monster in this fully illustrated 32-page miniature book PERFECT GIFT FOR D&D FANS: Display on a shelf, desk, or bookcase and show off your love of Dungeons & Dragons OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic Dungeons & Dragons collectible

Fight, Magic, Items
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 384

Fight, Magic, Items

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2022-10-04
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  • Publisher: Hachette UK

Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games—from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day. The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early western RPGs and introducing technology and artistic styles that pushed the boundaries of what video games could be, this genre is responsible for creating some of the most complex, bold, and beloved games in history—and it has the fanbase to prove it. In F...

Pure Invention
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 369

Pure Invention

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2021-06-22
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  • Publisher: Crown

The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured—and transformed—the world’s imagination. “A masterful book driven by deep research, new insights, and powerful storytelling.”—W. David Marx, author of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style Japan is the forge of the world’s fantasies: karaoke and the Walkman, manga and anime, Pac-Man and Pokémon, online imageboards and emojis. But as Japan media veteran Matt Alt proves in this brilliant investigation, these novelties did more than entertain. They paved the way for our perplexing modern lives. In the 1970s and ’80s, Japan seemed to exist in some near future, gliding on t...

The Summer Prince
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 349

The Summer Prince

A heart-stopping story of love, death, technology, and art set amid the tropics of a futuristic Brazil. The lush city of Palmares Tres shimmers with tech and tradition, with screaming gossip casters and practiced politicians. In the midst of this vibrant metropolis, June Costa creates art that's sure to make her legendary. But her dreams of fame become something more when she meets Enki, the bold new Summer King. The whole city falls in love with him (including June's best friend, Gil). But June sees more to Enki than amber eyes and a lethal samba. She sees a fellow artist.

The Book of Joby
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 640

The Book of Joby

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2007-08-21
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  • Publisher: Tor Books

The Book of Joby is an epic fantasy complete in one volume. Lucifer and the Creator have entered, yet again, into a wager they've made many times before, but this time, the existence of creation itself is balanced on the outcome. Born in California during the twilight years of a weary millennium, nine year old Joby Peterson dreams of blazing like a bonfire against the gathering darkness of his times, like a knight of the Round Table. Instead, he is subjected to a life of crippling self-doubt and relentless mediocrity inflicted by an enemy he did nothing to earn and cannot begin to comprehend. Though imperiled themselves, the angels are forbidden to intervene. Left to struggle with their own ...

Shadow Ops: Control Point
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 403

Shadow Ops: Control Point

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2012-01-31
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  • Publisher: Penguin

Lieutenant Oscar Britton of the Supernatural Operations Corps has been trained to hunt down and take out people possessing magical powers. But when he starts manifesting powers of his own, the SOC revokes Oscar's government agent status to declare him public enemy number one.

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 385

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2010-02-04
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  • Publisher: Hachette UK

The debut novel from the triple Hugo Award-winning N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season ***WINNER of the Locus Award for Best First Novel*** ***WINNER of the RT Reviewer's Choice Award*** ***Shortlisted for the Tiptree, the Crawford, the Nebula, the Hugo, the World Fantasy, the David Gemmell and the Goodreads Readers' Choice Awards*** Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky - a palace above the clouds where gods' and mortals' lives are intertwined. There, to her shock, Yeine is named one of the potential heirs to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not...

Dark Wraith of Shannara
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 205

Dark Wraith of Shannara

THE FIRST-EVER GRAPHIC NOVEL SET IN THE WORLD OF SHANNARA! Possessing an awesome power he is only beginning to understand, young Jair Ohmsford must summon the devastating yet darkly seductive magic of the wishsong on a fateful mission to save his friends . . . and protect the future from the forces of evil. If you’ve never ventured into the wondrous world of Shannara, consider this an ideal opportunity. Prepare to enter the breathtaking realm of the Four Lands, where beings both noble and sinister have quested and clashed, crossed swords in the names of darkness and light, and engaged in adventures rich with mystery and majesty. “Terry’s place is at the head of the fantasy world.” –Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass