Twin Peaks in the Rearview Mirror: Appraisals and Reappraisals of the Show That Was Supposed to Change TV
Added by: drazhar | Karma: 1455.89 | Other | 11 October 2014
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In 1994 Wayne State University Press published David Lavery's collection Full of Secrets: Critical Approaches to TWIN PEAKS. The book proved to be an international success, instrumental to the serious study of contemporary television series. WSUP encouraged a second volume on David Lynch and Mark Frost's influential series, but then decided not to publish it.
Jack Augur comes back from 30 years in the future to stop his own wedding. Although he was warned not to tamper with any other events, within minutes of meeting his younger self, he is responsible for the accidental death of the man who is to go on to invent the time machine. As they struggle together to undo the damage they've done and get the world back on track, mysterious beings thwart their every attempt. John David Krygelski's second novel, Time Cursor is a rollercoaster ride of suspense, action, and intrigue with an ending that will not disappoint.
Initially regarded as a cult figure with a strong following amongst sci-fi and horror film fans, Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg emerged as a major and commercially viable film director with mainstream hits such as A History of Violence (2005) and Eastern Promises (2007).
The bestselling author of such novels as A Conspiracy of Paper and The Whiskey Rebels continues his masterly run of “atmospheric” (The Washington Post), “page-turning” (The BaltimoreSun), “tremendously smart” (Newsweek) historical thrillers. In The Day of Atonement, David Liss blends meticulous period detail with crackling adventure in the tale of one man’s quest for justice—and retribution.
Garion has now fulfilled his task (or so he thinks) and has slain Torak. Garion and Ce'Nedra are now king and queen of Riva and the world seems to be in order again. But they don't get much time for relief. Something new and unknown is afoot and Garion and Ce'Nedra's son is kidnapped. A new adventure lies in front of them...