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  • The Heiress

    by Eric Hoffman ...
    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in an entirely new world?Heiress is not the name that her mother gave her, but it's as good a name as she could ever think up for herself. Her mother told her to stay hidden, to blend in with the crowd, and never to ineract with people from their place of origin. Even though she has never been to her mother's homeland, she knows it well. She ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cerebus the Barbarian Messiah

    Essays on the Epic Graphic Satire of Dave Sim and Gerhard

    Edited by Eric Hoffman ...
    In December 1977, struggling Canadian comic book artist Dave Sim self-published the first issue of Cerebus the Aardvark, a Conan the Barbarian satire featuring a foul-tempered, sword-wielding creature trapped in a human world. Over the next 26 years, Sim, and later collaborator Gerhard, produced an epic 6,000-page graphic novel, the longest-running English language comic series by a single ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Magic Capes, Amazing Powers

    Transforming Superhero Play in the Classroom

    by Eric Hoffman ...
    For as long as there have been heroes and villains in our books, on our TVs, and in our everyday lives, children have been imitating them in their play. Superhero play remains a wonderful, developmentally appropriate way for children to explore power, experience adventure, and investigate big questions about the world. Yet, many adults are troubled by the effects media storylines, stereotypes, and ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • The Lost Children of Khao Ra

    by Eric Hoffman ...
    Have you ever wondered if you really are who people say you are?What if you had a past that you can't remember? What if you were born in another land, or were secretly in line for the throne? What if you were the missing element of a buried conspiracy, and if you were to learn the truth of your pastmillions would benefit. You could change the world, if you only knew who you were and where you came ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Conversations with John Berryman

    Edited by Eric Hoffman ...
    Series series Literary Conversations Series
    The poetry of John Berryman (1914–1972) is primarily concerned with the self in response to the rapid social, political, sexual, racial, and technological transformations of the twentieth century, and their impact on the psyche and spirit, both individual and collective. He was just as likely to find inspiration in his local newspaper as he was from the poetry of Hopkins or Milton. In fact, in ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Poetry and Poetics of Michael Heller

    A Nomad Memory

    by Hélène Aji, Norman Finkelstein, Stephen Fredman, Eric Hoffman, Romana Huk, Elisabeth Joyce, Henry Weinfield, Tyrone Williams, David Herd ...
    The Poetry and Poetics of Michael Heller: A Nomad Memory is the first comprehensive treatment of a singularly important American poet of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Michael Heller (b. 1937) has amassed a body of poetry and criticism that places him in the vanguard of modern literature, and this essay collection provides the first extensive critical treatment of his varied career. ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • A Dark, Dark Cave

    by Eric Hoffman ...
    Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor ...
    On a cold night, under a pale moon, a brother and sister explore a dark, dark cave. Strange creatures skitter along the walls while bats brush past. A wild howl makes the cave feel just a teensy bit darker. But readers are in for a delightful surprise when a beam of light reveals a softer side of the cave.Told in spare rhyming text alongside stunning illustrations, A Dark, Dark Cave will ignite a ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Magic Capes, Amazing Powers

    Transforming Superhero Play in the Classroom

    by Eric Hoffman ...
    Heroes, villains and saving the day! Magic Capes, Amazing Powers explores why children are so strongly attracted to superhero and weapons play, and addresses the resulting concerns of parents and teachers. Unique in its approach to this wildly popular type of play, Magic Capes describes how teachers can use redirection, story-telling, dramatic play materials, anti-bias curriculum and clear limit ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • Steve Gerber

    Conversations

    Edited by Jason Sacks, Eric Hoffman, Dominick Grace ...
    Series series Conversations with Comic Artists Series
    Steve Gerber (1947–2008) is among the most significant comics writers of the modern era. Best known for his magnum opus Howard the Duck, he also wrote influential series such as Man-Thing, Omega the Unknown, The Phantom Zone, and Hard Time, expressing a combination of intelligence and empathy rare in American comics.Gerber rose to prominence during the 1970s. His work for Marvel Comics during that ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Jim Shooter

    Conversations

    Edited by Jason Sacks, Eric Hoffman, Dominick Grace ...
    Series series Conversations with Comic Artists Series
    As an American comic book writer, editor, and businessman, Jim Shooter (b. 1951) remains among the most important figures in the history of the medium. Starting in 1966 at the age of fourteen, Shooter, as the young protégé of verbally abusive DC editor Mort Weisinger, helped introduce themes and character development more commonly associated with DC competitor Marvel Comics. Shooter created ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Chester Brown

    Conversations

    Edited by Dominick Grace, Eric Hoffman ...
    Series series Conversations with Comic Artists Series
    The early 1980s saw a revolution in mainstream comics—in subject matter, artistic integrity, and creators' rights—as new methods of publishing and distribution broadened the possibilities. Among those artists utilizing these new methods, Chester Brown (b. 1960) quickly developed a cult following due to the undeniable quality and originality of his Yummy Fur (1983–1994).Chester Brown: Conversations ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Approaching Twin Peaks

    Critical Essays on the Original Series

    Edited by Eric Hoffman, Dominick Grace ...
    Though it lasted just two seasons, Twin Peaks (1990-1991) raised the bar for television and is now considered one of the great dramas in TV history. Its complex plots and sensational visuals both inspired and alienated audiences. After 25 years, the cult classic is being revived.This collection of new essays explores its filmic influences, its genre-bending innovations and its use of horror and ... Read more

    $16.39 USD