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Lost in Space Technical Handbook
The Lost in Space Technical Handbook is the culmination of decades of research by author/artist Ron Gross into the compelling hardware seen on the classic TV series Lost in Space. The brilliantly diverse hardware of the show is represented objectively, in a “studio production” type of format. Many original special effects “secrets” are now revealed. This new book, now a full 35+ years in the making, finally completes the three volume set devoted to Lost in Space and the other Irwin Allen TV properties as initially conceived by the author.There are a total of 50 technical blueprint views in this 160 page volume, some of which have been duplicated in a dramatic colored line-on-black scheme. The book covers the Jupiter 2, The Robot, The Chariot, the Space Pod, weaponry, and an assortment of accessory hardware. A final chapter also covers selected “alien” technology and related props. Finally, this officially licensed project has been augmented by Ron’s other supporting artwork, and selected contributions from well known artisans such as Bill Hedges, Tom Pfrogner (of “Collector’s Call” fame), and several others. It even includes a special chapter on custom scale modeling options based on the original studio props and plans.
The Lost in Space Technical Handbook is a companion volume to Ron Gross’s first two books on the Amazon platform, “Fantasy Worlds Beyond: The Irwin Allen Art of Ron Gross,” and “Lost in Space: The Initial Adventures.” Ron first became aware of Lost in Space at age eleven, when the first promo for the show was broadcast by CBS in the summer of 1965. Lost in Space continued to capture Ron’s imagination into adulthood, which resulted in various scratch-built modeling projects, and box cover art contributions to Irwin Allen-based model kits. Today Ron is officially licensed to create new graphic materials based on the Irwin Allen sci-fi television properties.
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Percy Jackson & The Olympians 5 Children Books Collection Box Set (The Lightning Thief, The Last Olympian, The Titan’s Curse, The Sea of Monsters, The Battle of the Labyrinth)
Percy Jackson & The Olympians 5 Children Books Collection Box Set (The Lightning Thief, The Last Olympian, The Titan’s Curse, The Sea of Monsters, The Battle of the Labyrinth) Percy jackson & the olympians 5 children book collection box set (the lightning thief, the last olympian, the titan’s curse, the sea of monsters, the battle of the labyrinth)Read more
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Project 90 Technical Operations Manual (Joe 90)
Are you fascinated by the mysterious world of Joe 90 with its espionage and secret agents? Unravel the hidden world of the World Intelligence Network’s top-secret Project 90! Meet Joe McClaine, an ordinary 9-year-old boy who is transformed into an extraordinary agent with the help of his father’s cutting-edge invention, the BIG RAT. Witness his thrilling adventures as he becomes an astronaut, scuba diver, brain surgeon, and WIN’s most valued agent – Joe 90. Explore the comprehensive details of Project 90 – from approved vehicles and state-of-the-art equipment, featuring over 150 new illustrations including schematics and new images of vehicles designed by Mike Trim and Derek Meddings, to skilled personnel and gripping mission case studies. This exclusive information is certified and classified, offering a rare glimpse into the hidden realm of secret intelligence. Grab your hardback copy of this 120-page guide to the vehicles, technology and personnel from WIN. It’s time to immerse yourself in the thrilling and clandestine world of Joe 90. Secure your copy now and be among the few who get to uncover the truth! Project 90 is the third release of the Technical Operations Manuals range. Note: The manual pages have an intentional wear and tear look to give the book a well-used unique appearance.Read more
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S.H.A.D.O. Technical Operations Manual
Step back in time and join the elite ranks of S.H.A.D.O., the secret organization tasked with defending Earth from alien invaders. This operations manual is designed to look and feel like a manual given to new recruits as they embark on their journey to protect humanity. With 208 lavishly designed pages and over 180 illustrations, you’ll feel fully immersed in the world of UFO, the iconic TV show created by Gerry Anderson in 1969. As you flip through the pages, you’ll be introduced to the vehicles and equipment used by S.H.A.D.O. operatives, and gain a deeper understanding of the organisation’s history and the alien threat it faces. Ed Straker, the commander of S.H.A.D.O., personally welcomes you to the team and sets the stage for an adventure like no other. This Technical Operations Manual is not just a collectable for fans of the show, but a true companion for anyone who wants to fully understand and appreciate the incredible world of UFO. The hardback cover and level of detail give it a sense of authenticity and solidity, making it a must-have for any serious fan or aspiring S.H.A.D.O. recruit. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history and join the fight to protect Earth from extraterrestrial threats. Welcome to S.H.A.D.O. Cover: Hardback Number of pages: 208 Dimensions: 230 x 300 mm x 25 mm Weight: 1.5kgRead more
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The Bad Weather Friend
Benny is so nice they feel compelled to destroy him, but he has a friend who should scare the hell out of them in this breathtaking new kind of thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz.
Benny Catspaw’s perpetually sunny disposition is tested when he loses his job, his reputation, his fiancée, and his favorite chair. He’s not paranoid. Someone is out to get him. He just doesn’t know who or why. Then Benny receives an inheritance from an uncle he’s never heard of: a giant crate and a video message. All will be well in time.
How strange―though it’s a blessing, his uncle promises. Stranger yet is what’s inside the crate. He’s a seven-foot-tall self-described “bad weather friend” named Spike whose mission is to help people who are just too good for this world. Spike will take care of it. He’ll find Benny’s enemies. He’ll deal with them. This might be satisfying if Spike wasn’t such a menacing presence with terrifying techniques of intimidation.
In the company of Spike and a fascinated young waitress-cum-PI-in-training named Harper, Benny plunges into a perilous high-speed adventure, the likes of which never would have crossed the mind of a decent guy like him.
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The Darkest Minds Series by Alexandra Bracken 4 Books Collection Set (The Darkest Minds, Never Fade, In The Afterlight & The Darkest Legacy)
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image Shall be Dispatched Collectively:The Darkest Minds Series by Alexandra Bracken 4 Books Collection Set:
The Darkest Minds:
A mysterious disease has killed most of America’s children. Ruby might have survived, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse than a virus: frightening abilities they cannot control. Pressured by the government, Ruby’s parents sent her to Thurmond, a brutal state ‘rehabilitation camp’, where she has learned to fear and suppress her new power.Never Fade:
Ruby never asked for the abilities that almost cost her life. Now she must call upon them to bring down a corrupt government in a world where children have been eliminated. When she is entrusted with an explosive secret, she embarks on her deadliest journey yet: leaving the Children’s League to track down Liam Stewart, the boy who carries the truth about the disease that threw the world into chaos.In the Afterlight:
One of the few survivors of a disease which killed most of America’s children, Ruby has emerged as Leader of the rebel group determined to bring the government down. Torn apart by the unbearable loss of Liam, she forms an unlikely alliance with his brother, Cole. But whatever their differences, Ruby and Cole are united by a clear mission: there are thousands like them still suffering in ‘rehabilitation camps’.The Darkest Legacy:
Seventeen-year-old Suzume ‘Zu’ Kimura has assumed the role of spokesperson for the interim government, fighting for the rights of the kids once persecuted for their powers. But though they are no longer imprisoned, the Psi still face huge prejudice, and a growing tide of misinformation.Read more
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: Jules Verne (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
New to Penguin Classics, the great underwater adventure story in a stunning clothbound edition with original images.
In this thrilling adventure tale by the ‘Father of Science Fiction’, three men embark on an epic journey under the sea with the mysterious Captain Nemo aboard his submarine the Nautilus. Over the course of their fantastical voyage, they encounter the lost city of Atlantis, the South Pole and the corals of the Red Sea, and must battle countless adversaries both human and monstrous. Verne’s triumphant work of the imagination shows the limitless possibilities of science and the dark depths of the human mind.
This new version by award-winning translator David Coward brings Verne’s novel vividly to life for a new generation of readers.
Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French author and a pioneer of the science-fiction genre. His novels include Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869-70), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), all available in Penguin Classics.
David Coward is Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Leeds. He is the author of studies of Marcel Pagnol, Marguerite Duras, Marivaux and Restif de la Bretonne, and of a History of French Literature (2002). He has translated numerous French classics, including Molière’s plays, Simenon’s novels and Albert Cohen’s Belle du Seigneur, for which he was awarded the Scott-Moncrieff prize in 1996.
‘We are all, in one way or another, the children of Jules Verne’ – Ray Bradbury
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