Bøker av Nick Jones

For the first time ever, immerse yourself in the action-packed thrills of DC at the movies in one spectacular book.From the trailblazing 1940s movie serials that first put Batman and Superman on the silver screen to the Caped Crusader's swinging 1960s escapades and the iconic 1970s Superman, to the state-of-the-art 21st century reinventions of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, this book provides an indispensable guided tour of DC cinema history.See how DC's characters, locations, costumes, and weapons have been adapted from page to screen and evolved over the decades. Witness some of the world's finest actors, such as Academy-Award winners Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Viola Davis, and others transform into the Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting cast for their times.Go behind the scenes and discover little known facts while poring over stunning movie stills, character and set designs, and storyboards. All this, alongside engaging text that provides insights into DC's rich cinematic legacy, makes this the book that every DC film fan has been waiting for!(c) & (TM) DC. (s24)

The Graphic User Interface, or GUI, is the adhesive centre of today's screen entertainment web. From films and television to apps and videogames, it holds together a multitude of media and shapes the way they are accessed, organised, created, consumed, and manipulated. However, it does not do so without leaving viscous traces, and Gooey Media: Screen Entertainment and the Graphic User Interface examines this residue and its consequences, revealing how the GUI exerts a powerful influence on contemporary media. Focusing on aesthetics and adopting a media agnostic approach, Jones explores cinema, streaming platforms, television, user-generated content, videogames, apps, virtual reality, VFX, design software, and more in order to show how they cross-pollinate with one another and with our desktop interfaces. The result is a new approach for analysing convergent media in the digital era. Nick Jones is Senior Lecturer in Film, Television and Digital Culture at the University of York

Who is Iron Man without his armour, or Thor without his hammer? Learn about the mightiest weapons ever made!From Iron Man's armour to Cap's shield, and Star-Lord blasters to Gamora's godslayer, the Marvel universe is filled with iconic weapons, armour, and technology. Wielded by some of the greatest heroes and villains ever created, many of these objects have histories just as compelling as the characters who use them. Some are hi-tech, futuristic creations, others have mystical origins. A few have destroyed worlds, or sent entire empires crashing into dust. This is their story.© 2023 MARVEL

Uncover the full story of the galaxy's most heroic band of misfits. Even since the 2000s, Marvel's greatest band of intergalactic outlaws have become ever more crucial to the comic book Marvel Universe and its key storylines, ultimately inspiring their inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy movies. Fans all over the world have enjoyed their comics and movie adventures, and many will be wondering how the Guardians came to be the galaxy's most wanted crew of cosmic rogues. This new, updated, and expanded edition of the Guardians of the Galaxy Ultimate Guide gives the lowdown on the motley team's entire story, from their earliest incarnations to their latest story lines and future legacy. Chronicled by Marvel-approved comics experts and illustrated with stellar comic artwork, this is a must-have guide for die-hard fans and newcomers alike. © 2022 MARVEL

Spaces Mapped and Monstrous explores the paradoxical nature of 3D cinema and its place in today's visual landscape. Considering 3D's distinctive visual qualities and its connections to wider digital culture, Nick Jones situates the production and exhibition of 3D cinema within a web of aesthetic, technological, and historical contexts.

"e;Story hook, tragic moment, poster, or outrageous character, the covers lured us in."e; - Paul Levitz, president of DC Comics 2002-2009From the trailblazing works of Bob Kane, to the photorealistic stylings of Adam Hughes and quirky humour of Amanda Conner, DC Comics Cover Art is a collection of the most iconic covers in DC's history. Stunning artwork is accompanied by expert commentary exploring the significance of each cover, while artist profiles shed light on their creators.Discover the most striking covers from more than 85 years of DC Comics.All DC characters and elements & DC Comics. (s20)

Do you want to take back control of your life? Does your schedule feel too scattered right now? It's time to do something about it and become a master of your goals and your time... Increase Your Productivity By 10x Without Feeling Overworked And Overwhelmed Time management is a learnable skill, and in this ultimate edition of "Time Management Strategies", Nick provides the ultimate tools to combine, delegate, and eliminate unnecessary tasks; put technology to work; and stop procrastinating once and for all. By applying these strategies, you will find more time for work, family, self-improvement, or whatever is most important to you.In this book, you'll learn: Improved Decision Making for Entrepreneurs The Problem of Multitasking - Why don't you get over it Time Saving Strategies Building a Rock-Solid Routine How to create a routines that improves, rather than hinders, your productivity A 6-step system for breaking your procrastination habit Easy tips for curbing your social media addiction The productivity-killing effect of television and how to deal with it How to control your inner critic and regain confidence in yourself Taming Your Tools Choosing the Right Time Management System Priorities and Goals Sharpening Your Planning Goals Planning Ahead and Avoiding DistractionsYou have dreams and aspirations that you want to come true at some point in the foreseeable future. These dreams can only come true if you devote your time and energy towards making them a reality. Procrastination is one of the biggest threats standing in your way. A lot of people struggle with it, very few ever own up to it.This book has got the solution- it offers field-tested time habits and expert advice based on the latest research that will help the reader better manage, create, and spend their time with more satisfaction and results.Plus the executive time management secrets contained in this guide will help you keep all parts of your life under control and jump-start your personal and professional growth. Take Action Today!

A young woman receives a package from an unknown address and opens it to discover that her knitting ability is more important than she could have ever imagined. Illustrated by David Sarallo.

Made to fit in a child's hand, Matchbox cars - and other vehicles - dominated the shelves of toyshops for thirty years. Here is the ideal reminder of these iconic toys.

Struggling writer Jo has been given the opportunity of a lifetime to write her own memoir. The only catch is that her publishers explicitly ask that she only write about her life truly, and that it be as exciting as possible. Forced to rexamine her rather dull life, strange events begin to occur, and Jo has to decide if her life is worth writing about, or worth living.

Sam Greevy is the toast of 1920s women's apparel, until the maverick fashion designer Sam Roms springs his radical creations on the world. The Sweatshirt, The Track Suit, Skater Pants: the clothes he comes up with are as from another dimension, and maybe they are. As Greevy tries to adapt to rapidly changing fashions, a parallel drama unfolds in Albany, circa 1998: a teenage stoner keeps losing articles of clothing, and a man keeps bursting out of his closet and taking them.

A period comedy set in 18th century England. A cowardly young gentleman named Lucidus initiates a pistol duel then finds that he can't go through with it. He hires a common criminal to fight in his place, only to have the scoundrel make a bloody mess of things. As duel follows duel with many shots fired, this coward finds his reputation growing beyond his wildest expectations. Nominee! Four 2011 Lucille Lortel Awards, including Outstanding Play

Characters: 4 male, 1 femaleA father weaves a magic tale for his daughter to justify his unlicensed plastic surgery practice, tracing the origins of cosmetic surgery to craftsman in medieval Europe. The hero of this tale is Gavin, a young orphan rescued from a dismal existence in the Ivanhoe Workhouse for Criminally Impoverished Boys when he is apprenticed with the local Nosemaker, and who eventually becomes one of the finest surgeons in Vienna, cradle of quack medicine. Using innovative sk

Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world. Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors'' toys, Matchbox models were also far more accurately modelled, but the company has nevertheless seen its own share of competition and challenging times over the years. In this beautifully illustrated book, Matchbox collector Nick Jones tells the story of Matchbox and its most famous toys, from the Coronation Coach to the Batmobile, and complements the story with beautiful, previously unpublished photographs.

Humanity has fallen, the survivors fight to live each and every day. Most people have congregated into massive walled cities called Beacons. A race of squid-faced beings called the Ancient Ones have risen from the depths of the earth and now seek to claim the planet for themselves. Their ancient enemy the Angelics are here as well, but they seem to only be watching for now. You are a hero, you trek outside the safety of the Beacons for wealth, adventure and survival. As the human race teeters on the edge of extinction, will you be the hero the saves us all?