Faction Short Stories By 22 Film Personalities

A brilliant collection of untold stories from a by-invitation-only set of Bollywood film personalities. A first in the history of Indian fiction Collection edited by Khalid Mohamed, veteran film critic, film director, documentary filmmaker, playwright and author. Features fictional and factional stories by 22 Bollywood stars. Worldwide readership/market for all fiction and short story lovers, cinema buffs, directors, actors, film historians, artists, teachers and students of film studies, special edition collectors, libraries, museums, cultural and educational institutions, general trade readers.

 By examining important aspects of science fiction in the twentieth century, this book explains how the genre evolved to its current state. Close critical attention is given to topics including the art that has accompanied science fiction, the subgenres of space opera and hard science fiction, the rise of SF anthologies, and the burgeoning impact of the marketplace on authors. Included are in-depth studies of key texts that contributed to science fiction's growth, including Philip Francis Nowlan's first Buck Rogers story, the first published stories of A. E. van Vogt, and the early juveniles of Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein.

Amazing Space Q&A explores the final frontier, from cosmic dust to supergiant stars. Bursting with eye-opening questions and revealing answers, the book tells tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the universe (but were afraid to ask!).

This book's 140 A-Z entries include synopses, film stills, and production photos.

Looks at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath. This volume contrasts recognized history and historical fiction with the versions appearing on the big screen. It reveals how film depictions of the country's wars have shaped our values, politics, and culture.