222 results for 'Vidal, Gore'

Gore Vidal's private life was as complex and multifaceted as his writing. In this intimate portrait, Tim Teeman uncovers the truth behind Vidal's personal relationships, sex life, and how they...

Gore Vidal's Selected Essays offer a unique glimpse into the mind of America's premier man of letters. This collection comprises twenty-four of his most engaging pieces, covering criticism, politics,...

Gore Vidal was one of America's most innovative and influential intellectuals of the past fifty years. In "How to Be an Intellectual in the Age of TV", Marcie Frank explores how Vidal's life and work...

Vidal Sassoon's life story is one of remarkable transformation from an impoverished childhood to global fame. As the father of modern hairdressing, he revolutionised the industry with his sleek and...

Vidal Sassoon: A Revolutionary in Style This book tells the story of Vidal Sassoon, a hairstylist who transformed style and social norms with his innovative cuts. In the 1960s, Sassoon's designs...

A shocking exposé of the Opus Dei cult's decades-long history of deception and corporate pillage. Gareth Gore's investigation reveals how billions of dollars were siphoned from a major bank, leading...

Discover the Lost Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ, a previously unknown account of Jesus' life from his infancy. This book, written by Pastor Michael Gore, offers a fresh perspective on the...

Al Gore's life has been shrouded in mystery, with many questions left unanswered. This biography delves into the true motivations and ideals of one of Washington's most enigmatic figures. Through...

Gore Capitalism: A Decolonial Approach to Contemporary Violence Sayak Valencia's thought-provoking analysis explores how violence has become a commodity in today's hyper-consumerist capitalism...

Patriotic Gore Studies in the Literature of the American Civil War is a comprehensive exploration of one of America's most pivotal periods. Edmund Wilson's work offers critical and biographical...

Ruddy Gore Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates by Kerry Greenwood is a gripping mystery that weaves together the world of theater and the Chinese community in 1920s Melbourne. When Phryne Fisher attends...

Blood Splatter: A Guide to Cinematic Zombie Violence, Gore and Special Effects by Craig W. Chenery is an in-depth exploration of the zombie genre's most influential elements: gore and special effects...

Ruddy Gore is a historical mystery novel by Kerry Greenwood. When Phryne Fisher attends a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore, she finds herself drawn into a complex web of events that...

Long Gore Hall is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark secrets of a long-abandoned estate. David Blake's masterful storytelling weaves a complex web of intrigue, keeping readers on the edge...

Hermann Göring: From Regiment to Fallschirmpanzerkorps This book provides a detailed look at the career of Hermann Göring, covering his early military service, his rise through the ranks, and his...

Witnessing the Witness of War Crimes, Mass Murder, and Genocide From the 1920s to the Present by Manuela Consonni and Philip G. Nord This volume reconsiders the concepts of "witnessing" and...

The United States from Watergate to Bush vs. Gore provides a comprehensive assessment of the 27 years between Richard Nixon's resignation and George W. Bush's election, weaving together social,...

Nate Nasty's music brings joy to thousands, but his death will bring joy to millions. To understand the truth behind the headlines, journalist Carolyne must interview him for herself. Behind the...

The Final Hours: The Luftwaffe Plot Against Göring In the fall of 1944, a group of elite Luftwaffe pilots, led by Colonel Johannes Steinhoff, devised a desperate plan to overthrow their Reich...

John Gordon Smith's account of the Battle of Waterloo and its aftermath is a vivid and honest portrayal of life as a surgeon in the 12th Light Dragoons. First published in limited edition in the...

Climate Change: Separating Fact from Fiction The debate over climate change has become increasingly polarised, with many reports and experts claiming that human activity is the primary cause of...

The Weird World of Eerie Publications is a collection of astonishingly red reproductions of the most spectacularly creepy covers and art from the infamous horror magazine. First published in 2010,...

Thieves Fall Out by Gore Vidal is a gripping pulp crime novel that offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of America's most iconic writers. Written in the formative years of legendary author...

Get ready for a spooky adventure with Julia Rivers' Adult Coloring Book: Horrors from the Crypt. This unique and unsettling collection features 40 intricate designs to challenge and entertain.With...

Gore Vidal's United States Essays, 1952-1992 is a comprehensive collection of his most thought-provoking writings. Spanning nearly four decades, this selection showcases the author's unique...

The United States has been engaged in what Charles Beard called "perpetual war for perpetual peace". Since 1945, nearly 200 military incursions have been cataloged as US aggressions. In this...

Manual of First and Second Fixing Carpentry by Les Goring provides comprehensive coverage of the detailed knowledge required for carrying out first fixing carpentry and second fixing carpentry on...

Washington D.C. by Gore Vidal This is the sixth novel in Vidal's epic chronology, tracing the passage of American history from its founding to the present day. The story spans centuries, exploring...

The United States has been engaged in what Charles A. Beard called perpetual war for perpetual peace. Nearly 200 military incursions since 1945 have seen the US as the aggressor, according to the...

Hollywood: A Novel of America in the 1920s by Gore Vidal is the fifth novel in Vidal's epic chronology, tracing the passage of American history. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Hollywood's early...

Gore Vidal's essays offer a provocative and insightful exploration of various subjects, from profiles of notable figures to in-depth analyses of literary icons.Spanning a range of topics, these...

Gore Vidal's Selected Essays brings together a lifetime of commentary and criticism from one of America's most mercurial intellectuals. Spanning literature, politics, showbiz, and modern manners,...

Colonel Aaron Burr, Vice-President of the United States, shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804. In this historical novel, Gore Vidal challenges the common perception of Burr as a...

A memoir spanning the first 40 years of Gore Vidal's life, Palimpsest is a richly detailed account of his childhood, education and early career. Born in Washington DC, Vidal recounts his experiences...

The World's First Ever Horror Movie Crossword Book by Killian H. Gore is a unique puzzle book that combines two of the most popular genres: horror movies and crosswords. Featuring 50 brain-melting...

Gore Vidal's Point to Point Navigation is a memoir that recounts his life and times since PALIMPSEST. As he navigates the complexities of his own story, he draws an apt analogy from his naval days,...

Gore Vidal's Thieves Fall Out is a gripping tale of espionage and revolution set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1950s Egypt. In this lost novel, rediscovered after decades, Vidal masterfully...

Test your knowledge of the iconic Jaws franchise with this thrilling quiz book. Featuring over 250 trivia-filled questions, you'll be put to the test with questions covering every Jaws movie, bonus...

Duluth by Gore Vidal is a novel that explores the intersection of reality and fiction. Two women, Edna and Beryl, find themselves in different worlds - one in a television series and the other in a...

The Golden Age A Novel by Gore Vidal offers a provocative reimagining of American politics from 1940 to 2000. At its core, this novel challenges a widely-held narrative, presenting a fictionalized...

Gore Vidal's novel reimagines the Roman Empire at a pivotal moment in its history. The story revolves around an emperor who is both a brilliant leader and a complex individual, marked by his...

Adult Horror Color By Numbers Coloring Book for Stress Relief and Relaxation Bring a touch of fear and fun to your coloring routine with this adult horror color by numbers book. Featuring a range of...

Abraham Lincoln's most essential writings are collected in this comprehensive volume, featuring detailed notes and an introduction by Gore Vidal. The selections range from Lincoln's legal arguments...

The City and the Pillar by Gore Vidal is a groundbreaking work of gay fiction that explores themes of desire, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.First published in 1948, this novel...

Lincoln: Narratives of Empire #2 by Gore Vidal is a historical work that explores the complexities of empire and its legacy. Published in 1994, this edition presents a unique perspective on the life...

When her husband's sudden death reveals a lifetime of secrets, Eliza Kratke's world is turned upside down. With her routine shattered, she must confront the truth about her life and the person she...

A 1968 Year of Protest that Divided America In this gripping new play, James Graham explores the tumultuous year that saw two men vying for the presidency. As William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal...

Cyrus Spitama's story spans centuries and continents in this historical novel by Gore Vidal. Set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations, the narrative weaves together the lives of influential...

A fascinating account of the gay writers who shaped American culture in the post-war era. This book tells the story of Truman Capote, Gore Vidal, Tennessee Williams, James Baldwin, Christopher...

Empire by Gore Vidal In this fourth tale in the Narratives of Empire series, a young American heiress sets out to build her own business empire at the dawn of the 20th century. With determination and...

Live from Golgotha: The Gospel According to Gore Vidal is a unique and humorous take on the Sacred Story. In this 1993 novel, Timothy (later St. Timothy) is under pressure to record his version of...

Anais Nin: Uncovering the Secrets of a Feminist Visionary A new examination of long-buried letters and papers reveals the incredible life of Anais Nin, a woman who defied convention with her writing...

Truman Capote's life was a kaleidoscope of relationships and experiences that spanned his entire career. In this unique oral biography, Truman's closest friends, lovers, and colleagues share their...

Fevered Planet: How Diseases Emerge when We Harm NatureBy John Vidal, former Guardian environment editor, this timely and urgent investigation explores how human activities are releasing disease into...

Fevered Planet: How Diseases Emerge When We Harm NatureJohn Vidal's urgent investigation into the link between environmental collapse and global health reveals how human activities are creating the...

Elaine Dundy's Life Itself! is a candid and humorous memoir about growing up in America. Born in New York in the 1930s, Elaine recounts her early years in an apartment on Park Avenue before the stock...

Dr. César Vidal invites you to explore the early days of Christianity in his latest work, Los Primeros Cristianos Un Recuento Bíblico E Histórico.Through a combination of biblical data and reliable...

Denny Fouts, the enigmatic figure known as the "best-kept boy in the world", lived a life of extraordinary charm and allure. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1914, Fouts' early life was marked by...

Myra Breckinridge, a comic masterpiece from bestselling author Gore Vidal, is a testament to the power of satire and self-expression. With a new introduction by Camille Paglia, this outrageous tale...

Test your knowledge of Shaun of the Dead with this quiz book, featuring over 100 trivia-filled questions. The quiz also includes some challenging questions that might make things a bit more difficult...

The Golden Chain: An Anthology of Pythagorean and Platonic Philosophy This collection of philosophical writings explores the ancient Greek ideas of living in harmony with nature and transcending the...

Abel's final mission is to save Noemi Vidal at all costs. To do so, he must escape the forces of Genesis and bargain with the one person who can destroy him: his creator's daughter.Noemi Vidal never...

Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, is invited to the unveiling of a groundbreaking scientific discovery at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. However, the evening...

Edward Gorey's latest collection of tales is a wondrous and macabre addition to his darkly humorous world. With 20 new stories, this follow-up to Amphigorey promises more nonsensical and mind-bending...

A beautifully illustrated collection of 15 macabre short stories, Amphigorey Fifteen Books showcases the unique blend of poetry and prose that has come to define the work of American artist and...

Beatriz Martín Vidal presents a surprising magic trick that challenges our understanding of reality. This illustrated book reveals the clever explanation behind a seemingly impossible feat,...

Tales of Gor brings you into a striking world of science-fantasy roleplaying, born from the Gorean Cycle. This book is set on the Counter Earth, a world of contradictions, freedom and slavery,...

In the fifth book of the Gorean Saga, a world of brutal social norms and exotic pleasures, the deadly assassin Kuurus is driven by a bloody mission of vengeance. His journey takes him from the...

The Pythagorean Sourcebook and Library: An Anthology of Ancient Writings Relating to Pythagoras and Pythagorean Philosophy. This comprehensive anthology presents the most significant ancient writings...

Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans by Charles H. Kahn This book offers a fascinating portrait of the Pythagorean tradition, exploring its history and key figures from ancient Greece to the Renaissance...

Witness of Gor by John Norman In the occupied city of Ar, the men are forced to confront their past and their place in society. Young women from Earth have been brought to Gor as slaves, branded and...

Captive of Gor by John Norman In this gripping installment of the Gorean Saga, Elinor Brinton finds herself transported to a world where men hold power and women serve. As a beautiful and powerful...

The observatory, a remote and privately managed institution, serves as a liaison point between the technologically advanced Kurii and the planet Gor, a world coveted by the Kurii after their own...

The Kur of Gor is a science fiction epic that explores a world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. The story follows the Kur, a powerful and technologically advanced...

Color your world with the whimsical creations of Edward Gorey in this unique coloring book. Featuring 25 intricate images to color, this casebound hardcover boasts a sturdy, flexible cover and...

Tarl Cabot's quest to save a beautiful prisoner from a terrible fate has become an all-out battle. Talena, the daughter of Marlenus, Ubar of Ar, is now a fugitive with a price on her head that could...

A young woman, intelligent and beautiful, but also selfish and haughty, meets a mysterious man at a cocktail party. He is distant and seemingly immune to her charms, yet holds her in subtle contempt...

Tarl Cabot, a warrior, finds himself transported back to Counter-Earth, a world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. His return to this role as a dominant warrior and his...

Tarl Cabot, a warrior and merchant from Earth, has found himself in the midst of a mysterious and bloody conflict on the Farther Islands. Rumors have reached Port Kar that corsairs, supposedly led by...

Fighting Slave of Gor is a science fiction novel that follows the story of Jason Marshall, a man who finds himself in a desperate struggle to save his loved one from slavery on an Earthlike world...

The Slave Girl of Gor by John Norman On the planet of Gor, Judy Thornton's capture in the wilderness sets off a chain of events that will determine her fate and the future of this world. As she is...

Rebels of Gor is set on a remote island chain, World's End, where two technologically advanced species, the Kurii and the Priest-Kings, engage in a conflict that determines the fate of Gor and...

Tarl Cabot's life is turned upside down when he is mysteriously transported to a world unlike any he has ever known. On the planet of Gor, Tarl discovers that he has been chosen to undergo training...

World of Gor: Gorean Encyclopaedia by James Desborough is a comprehensive reference work that collects the lore of the Gorean cycle of novels. This book is intended for use alongside the Tales of Gor...

Tarl Cabot, a former Earthman, has become a powerful Tarnsman on the planet Gor, a world bound by brutal castes. His life is about to take a dramatic turn as he navigates treacherous outlaws and...

Tarl Cabot's latest adventure has begun on the parallel planet of Gor, a world of exotic lifestyle and social norms. He is on a perilous quest to ensure the survival of the Priest-Kings, but a savage...

On the planet Gor, a world of contrasts, women live to serve men, and a young Earth girl named Tiffany Collins finds herself at the mercy of its ruthless rulers.Chosen as a double for the cruel and...

Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey presents a unique collection of works by the renowned American artist and writer. This volume brings together over 175 reproductions, showcasing Gorey's...

Edward Gorey: A Life of Whimsy and Wonder Discover the fascinating story of Edward Gorey, a writer and artist known for his unique blend of sweetness and darkness. This beautifully illustrated...

The Twelve Terrors of Christmas by John Updike is a humorous and irreverent exploration of Christmas traditions. The book examines a dozen festive customs with a wry and jaundiced eye, revealing the...

Edward Gorey's unique home is showcased in this photographic tour, offering an intimate glimpse into his life and work.The house, filled with eccentricities and curiosities, reflects the artist's...

The Pythagorean Theorem for Babies is a fun introduction to basic mathematics for little minds. This board book is part of the Baby University series, which has already delighted readers with its...

Get ready to unleash your creativity with this unique coloring book. Featuring intricate pen and ink illustrations, Alan Robert invites you to bring his dark world to life through color and...

The Life of Pythagoras, Or Pythagoric Life Accompanied by Fragments of the Writings of the Pythagoreans by Thomas Taylor. This collection presents a comprehensive account of Pythagoras' life and...

Edward Gorey's distinctive book cover art and design are showcased in this collection of his work from 1953 to 2000. A master of finely crosshatched illustrations and sinisterly amusing tales,...

The Pythagorean Theorem: A 4,000-Year History explores the surprising and often unexpected history of one of mathematics' most fundamental concepts. From its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its...

Edward Gorey: A Life of Whimsical Darkness Born to Be Posthumous is the definitive biography of Edward Gorey, a master of macabre nonsense whose wickedly funny and sinister books have had a profound...

A beautifully illustrated edition of T. S. Eliot's beloved poetry collection, featuring the iconic black-and-white drawings by Edward Gorey. This charming book brings together a delightful assortment...

Get ready to unleash your creativity with this horror-themed adult coloring book. Rock-star-turned-comics-creator Alan Robert has crafted a follow-up to his smash-hit, featuring intricate pen and ink...

Discover the inspiring true story of Saint Maria Goretti, a young girl who died a martyr's death at just 12 years old. Her remarkable life and witness to purity and holiness continue to inspire...