Wildside press sep 2024 (52 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Child of Pleasure delves into the decadent and sensual world of 19th century high society in Rome, following the life of Andrea Sperelli, a young aristocrat consumed by the pursuit of beauty, art, and pleasure. Torn between his former lover and a new romantic obsession, he spirals deeper into a life of indulgence and emotional turmoil. A reflection on love, desire, and the fleeting nature of beauty, the story explores the complexities of human passion.Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938) was an Italian poet, journalist, novelist, and dramatist. His influence on the Fascist movement has made his works controversial.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This powerful novella explores the complexities of racial identity and societal norms in 1920s Harlem. It follows the intertwined lives of two light-skinned African American women, Irene and Clare, who 'pass' for white in different contexts. As Clare becomes increasingly drawn back to her Black heritage, the story delves into themes of race, identity, privilege, and the tensions of living between two worlds, culminating in a dramatic and tragic conclusion.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this heartwarming tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, young Willie finds his world turned upside down when his childhood friend Cuthbert enlists as a soldier and leaves their quiet village. Before departing, Cuthbert entrusts Willie with caring for his beloved Hildred. As the years pass with no word from Cuthbert, Willie struggles to honor his promise while grappling with his own growing feelings for Hildred. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque English castle, the story follows Willie's journey of self-discovery as he navigates the complexities of friendship, duty, and romance. With vivid characters and touching moments of both joy and sorrow, this classic novel explores timeless themes of fidelity and the bonds that tie us together, even when separated by distance and circumstance.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - An amazing vision of the 21st Century, 'Metropolis' is an unforgettable science fiction classic originally penned in 1922, while Thea Von Harbou was married to German film director Fritz Lang. She collaborated with Lang on the screenplay for the film version.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This classic tale follows the unexpected adventures of a mild-mannered English vicar who finds himself embroiled in international intrigue. When the vicar's roguish brother Edmund returns home with a mysterious cargo and dubious associates, the quiet clergyman is drawn into a web of smuggling and deceit. Forced to navigate unfamiliar waters both literal and figurative, the vicar must confront moral dilemmas as he tries to help his brother while upholding his principles. From the English countryside to Mediterranean ports, the story blends elements of mystery, adventure, and moral conflict. As secrets come to light and dangers mount, the vicar discovers hidden strengths as he fights to save his brother and clear his own conscience.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Set in the early 20th century, this story centers on the Fleming family, living in the ominous Wastewater Hall on the rugged coast. When David Fleming returns to his childhood home, dark family secrets and memories resurface. As David navigates the complex dynamics of his relatives, including the beautiful and imperious Sylvia, he grapples with loss, love, and the haunting presence of Wastewater itself.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Big smoke dead ahead, partner!' 'I've been expecting to hear you announce that fact, Per-I mean Wally!' 'Kinder guess naow it mout be Birmingham, eh, what, Boss ' 'No other-you hit the nail on the head that time, Mr. Observer.' 'Huh! my native town, which I'm naow agwine to see fur the fust time.' 'Better get out of the habit of making such crazy cracks, brother-what if any one overheard you, and took a notion in his head you might be somebody other than just a Down-in-Dixie product from Alabama, -raised in the North, where you acquired a whiff of the dialect of a Canuck-and by name Wallace J. Corkendell, though generally answering to plain Wally.' - In this SKY DETECTIVES installment, Jack Ralston and his friend 'Perk,' Secret Service detectives and famous air pilots, have many adventures while helping the government unravel problems.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Published in 1931, this early techno-thriller follows an aerial anarchist who invents a revolutionary helicopter and a disintegrator ray, threatening global chaos. As tensions rise, a thrilling pursuit ensues to stop this rogue inventor before his deadly innovations are unleashed. The Silver Peril blends cutting-edge technology with high-stakes action, making it a gripping tale of danger and innovation in a rapidly evolving world.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A blend of nature and human emotion, Pan tells the story of Lieutenant Thomas Glahn, a reclusive man who retreats to the wilderness of northern Norway. His simple life is disrupted by his intense and tumultuous relationships with two women, Edvarda and Eva, leading to a tragic exploration of love, isolation, and the struggle between civilization and nature. Hamsun masterfully intertwines psychological depth with vivid natural landscapes.Knut Hamsun (1859-1952) was a Norwegian author and winner of the 1920 Nobel Prize in Literature. Hamsun is best known for the 1890 psychological novel Hunger. Hamsun became a vocal advocate of the Nazis before the war and after the Nazi occupation of Norway, so much so that he mailed his Nobel medal to Joseph Geobbels in 1943. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Set in Venice during the vibrant carnival season, this novel follows the intertwining lives of aristocrats and locals caught in a web of intrigue, romance, and mystery. Braddon masterfully evokes the city's enchanting atmosphere while unraveling the secrets and ambitions of her characters. From bustling piazzas to quiet canals, The Venetians offers a rich portrayal of love and betrayal amid the splendor of Venice at the turn of the century.Mary Elizabeth Braddon was a prolific British author, best known for her sensational novels during the Victorian era. Born on October 4, 1835, she wrote over 80 novels throughout her career, but she gained widespread fame with her breakthrough novel Lady Audley's Secret (1862), which became one of the most popular sensation novels of the time. Sensation novels were a genre of Victorian fiction that mixed mystery, crime, and domestic drama with themes of deceit, hidden identities, and shocking secrets.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review' was founded in 1979 to provide comprehensive coverage of all the major and minor books being released in the genre at that time. This was the golden era of SF publishing, with a thousand titles (old and new) hitting the stands and the bookshelves each and every year. From the older classics to the newest speculative fiction, this was the period when the best and the brightest shined forth their talents.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This classic 19th-century Colombian novel tells the poignant story of unrequited love between Efraín and María, set against the backdrop of the lush Valle del Cauca. Blending elements of romanticism and local color, the novel explores themes of love, loss, family, and the fleeting nature of happiness. Isaacs' vivid descriptions and emotional depth make María one of the most celebrated works in Latin American literature.Maria is the only novel by Jorge Isaacs Ferrer, who was a Colombian writer, politician, and soldier. This novel became one of the most notable works of the Romantic movement in Spanish literature. Translated by Rollo Ogden. Introduction by Thomas A. Janvier.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - From the pages of the December, 1920 issue of 'Adventure' magazine comes this thrilling tale of pirate adventure on the high seas -- a rousing action-adventure from H. Bedford-Jones, King of the Pulps.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A delightful collection of whimsical poems, Peacock Pie captures the beauty and mystery of childhood through imaginative and playful verse. From magical creatures and far-off lands to simple observations of everyday life, de la Mare's lyrical poetry invites readers into a world filled with wonder. Each poem resonates with a sense of nostalgia, bringing to life dreams, adventures, and timeless scenes that spark curiosity and enchantment in readers of all ages.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 72 HOURS IN HELLDis was a harsh, inhospitable, dangerous place and the Magter made it worse. They might have been human once -- but they were something else now. The Magter had only one desire -- to kill everything, themselves, their planet, the universe if they could.Brion Brandd was sent in at the eleventh hour. His mission was to save Dis, but it looked as though he was going to preside over its annihilation.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This classic space opera follows a group of heroes as they battle to save the universe from an unimaginable alien threat. With advanced technologies, interstellar travel, and epic space battles, the story dives into themes of cosmic warfare, loyalty, and the vastness of the universe. As the protagonists unite forces from different planets, they must outwit a seemingly invincible enemy with the fate of all life hanging in the balance.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This classic adventure novel tells the story of young Jim Hawkins, who embarks on a thrilling journey after discovering a pirate's treasure map. Along with a motley crew of sailors and the enigmatic Long John Silver, Jim sets sail for the legendary Treasure Island. Filled with danger, mutiny, and buried riches, the tale is a timeless exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the pursuit of fortune on the high seas. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'TRIPLANETARY is the first of the six classic 'Lensman' books, long recognized as the greatest space opera ever written.' -- John Clute'The Lensman books . . . are the books I cut my teeth on as a fan, and together they comprise one of the true milestones in science fiction literature.' -- J. Michael StraczynskiNo single phrase can describe TRIPLANETARY, the first of the 'Lensman' stories, the volume providing the background for the remaining novels in the series. It might be terned a Galactic Romance, or a Cosmological Fantasy -- but above all else it is a story. From the atomic age in Atlantis or a bloody Roman arena, you are borne to the watery world of Nevia, remote in space and time. You meet two incredible ancient races, the Arisians and the Eddorians, and you view the ancient conflict between these worlds.The text for this edition is taken from the original serial publication and varies from later book editions.'TRIPLANETARY is the first of the six classic 'Lensman' books, long recognized as the greatest space opera ever written.' -- John Clute'The Lensman books . . . are the books I cut my teeth on as a fan, and together they comprise one of the true milestones in science fiction literature.' -- J. Michael StraczynskiNo single phrase can describe TRIPLANETARY, the first of the 'Lensman' stories, the volume providing the background for the remaining novels in the series. It might be terned a Galactic Romance, or a Cosmological Fantasy -- but above all else it is a story. From the atomic age in Atlantis or a bloody Roman arena, you are borne to the watery world of Nevia, remote in space and time. You meet two incredible ancient races, the Arisians and the Eddorians, and you view the ancient conflict between these worlds.The text for this edition is taken from the original serial publication and varies from later book editions.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When they were fourteen years old, Dick and Doc were attending an excellent English school where there were a great many future dukes and earls and arch-bishops and lord mayors, who, when they saw how much Dick and Doc resembled one another, called them 'The Twins.' Later, when they learned that Dick's father was distantly related to Lord Greystoke, who is famous all over the world as Tarzan of the Apes, the boys commenced to call Dick and Doc 'The Tarzan Twins' - so that is how the nickname grew and became attached to them.As everyone knows tar means white in the language of the great apes, and go means black, so Doc, with his light hair, was known as Tarzan-tar and Dick, whose hair was black, was called Tarzan-go. It was all right to be called Tarzan-tar and Tarzan-go, until the other boys began to make fun of them because they could climb trees no better than many another boy and, while they were fair in athletic sports, they did not excel. It was right there and then that Dick and Doc decided that they would live up to their new names, for they did not enjoy being laughed at and made fun of, any more than any other normal, red-blooded boy does. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This space adventure follows the crew of the Inter-Planetary Corporation (IPC) as they battle alien forces and navigate the dangers of outer space. When their ship is attacked and stranded on a distant planet, they must survive against hostile aliens and unravel a sinister plot that threatens humanity. The novel combines fast-paced action, advanced technology, and interstellar intrigue, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity of its characters.This text is taken from the original magazine publication and varies from the later book edition.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Inspired by the life of artist Paul Gauguin, this novel tells the story of Charles Strickland, a man who abandons his conventional life to pursue his passion for painting. His journey takes him from London to the South Pacific, where his obsession with art and personal freedom leads him down a path of selfishness, genius, and isolation. The novel explores themes of artistic ambition, the conflict between society and individuality, and the cost of creative fulfillment.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - During his twilight years, the French author Jules Verne (1828-1905) wrote two original sequels to books that had fired his own youthful imagination but which he felt to be incomplete: Johann Wyss's Swiss Family Robinson and Edgar Allan Poe's The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. Arthur Gordon Pym (1845) was only one of many Poe stories which Verne admired; no other single author had more impact on his writing.Verne acknowledged this debt in his only major piece of literary criticism, a detailed 1864 article entitled 'Edgard [sic] Poe and His Work.' Poe (1809-1849) was just emerging on the French literary scene in translation as Verne was writing his first plays and short stories. Verne was familiar with a broad range of Poe's works, the well-remembered stories as well as many that are obscure today. What is to be admired in Poe, Verne wrote, 'are the novelties of his situations, the discussion of little-known facts, the observations of the unhealthy faculties of Mankind, the choice of subject-matter, the ever-strange personality of his characters, their nervous, sickly temperaments, their ways of expressing themselves by bizarre interjections. And yet, among all these improbabilities, exists at times a verisimilitude that grips the credulity of the reader.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This captivating novel centers around the murder of a wealthy businessman, Thornton Lyne, whose body is found with a single daffodil placed on his chest. As Inspector Jack Tarling and his Chinese assistant, Ling Chu, investigate the case, they uncover a tangled web of jealousy, blackmail, and deceit. With its fast-paced plot and unexpected twists, this classic whodunit showcases Wallace's skill at weaving intrigue and suspense.Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who published 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels, more than any other author.The Daffodil Mystery (1920) is one of his classic mystery novels, full of devious twists and turns that will keep the reader guessing until the end.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Junkyard Planet is a gripping science fiction novel set on the planet Poictesme, a world left in economic ruin after a galactic war. The story follows Conn Maxwell, a young man who returns to his home planet with knowledge of a legendary computer rumored to hold the key to restoring Poictesme's prosperity. This computer, known as 'Merlin,' was believed to have guided the victorious strategies during the war.Conn's return sparks a frenzy of excitement and speculation among the inhabitants, who see Merlin as their salvation. As Conn leads a quest to locate the elusive computer, he confronts the harsh realities of his world, including political scheming, social upheaval, and the desperate hopes of the people.Alongside a cast of colorful characters, Conn uncovers hidden truths about the planet's past and the nature of Merlin itself. H. Beam Piper crafts a compelling narrative filled with adventure, intrigue, and philosophical questions about technology's role in society. Junkyard Planet explores themes of human ingenuity, resilience, and the quest for progress in the face of adversity.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This novel explores the post-Civil War Reconstruction era in the American South through the eyes of its protagonist, a Confederate soldier who returns home to a land ravaged by war and political upheaval. The story delves into themes of racial tension, loyalty, and the rebuilding of a fractured society. Dixon's portrayal of the South during this tumultuous time reflects his controversial views, offering a narrative steeped in the complexities of Southern identity. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this intriguing detective novel, Dr. John Thorndyke, a forensic expert, is called to investigate the mysterious illness of a man residing at 31 New Inn. What begins as a medical consultation soon turns into a gripping investigation, as Thorndyke uncovers clues of poisoning and a sinister plot. Blending forensic science with classic detective work, Freeman delivers a masterful mystery filled with suspense, detailed investigation, and twists.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Seaton and Crane return in this exciting sequel to 'The Skylark of Space!' In Skylark Three, Seaton has developed a 'Zone of Force' to protect his ship, the Skylark. But with the Zone up and running, he can no longer control his vessel. Can this new invention help them prevail against the Fenachronians, with their advanced technology.and their determination to conquer the galaxy, starting with the destruction of Earth And what of DuQuesne and his villainous plans The text for this edition is taken from the original serial version, which differs from the first book edition.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Outlaw of Torn is a historical novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan. It was his second novel (his first being the science fiction work A Princess of Mars.)The story is set in 13th century England and concerns the fictitious outlaw Norman of Torn, who purportedly harried the country during the power struggle between King Henry III and Simon de Montfort. Norman is the supposed son of the Frenchman de Vac, once the king's fencing master, who has a grudge against his former employer and raises the boy to be a simple, brutal killing machine with a hatred of all things English. His intentions are partially subverted by a priest who befriends Norman and teaches him his letters and chivalry towards women.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - W. CLARK RUSSELL (1844-1911) was an English author, and a sailor for several years before he turned to journalism and fiction. He was well-regarded in his day for THE WRECK OF THE GROSVENOR and for THE DEATH SHIP, A STRANGE STORY (sometimes reprinted as THE FLYING DUTCHMAN). He wrote much on nautical topics and campaigned to improve working conditions for seamen.The Phantom Death and Other Stories collects 11 of Russell's classic horror-laced nautical stories, including: 'The Phantom Death,' 'Brokers' Bay,' 'The Lazarette of the Huntress,' 'A Memory of the Pacific,' 'So Unnecessary!,' 'The Major's Commission,' 'A Nightmare of the Doldrums,' 'Try For Her in Fifty,' 'The Chiliman Tragedy,' 'The Secret of the Dead Mate,' and 'The Transport.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This volume presents 5 novellas by Johnston McCulley, creator of Zorro. Originally published under the pseudonym 'Harrington Strong' in Detective Story Magazine, these mysteries showcase McCulley's lifelong devotion to the mystery field with meticulously plotted and brightly characterized stories that still hold the interest of modern readers. Presented here are 'The Great Green Ring,' 'The Only Way,' 'Run to Ground,' 'The Obvious Clue,' and 'Slave of Mystery.'.…