Set in a society where curfews are strictly enforced, the story follows Micah as he races home after working late, aware that being caught by the police could lead to dire consequences. Just as his anxiety peaks under the threat of a pursuing officer, a mysterious stranger named Jacob intervenes, revealing his extraordinary abilities. This unexpected rescue sets the stage for an exploration of fear, survival, and the emergence of unexpected alliances in a perilous world.
Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia was an immensely influential book that attempted to describe the entire world across all of human history and analyse its constituent elements of geography, history, ethnography, zoology and botany. First published in 1544 it went through thirty-five editions and was published in five languages, making it one of the most important books of the Reformation period.Beginning with a biographical study of Sebastian Münster, his life and the range of his scholarly work, this book then moves on to discuss the genre of cosmography. The bulk of the book, however, deals with the Cosmographia itself, offering a close reading of the 1550 Latin edition (the last and definitive edition worked upon by Münster). By analysing the contents of the Cosmographia it attempts to recreate how the world of the sixteenth century appeared to a scholar living in Basel, and understand what he saw and heard. Through this examination of Münster, his publications and scholarly networks, the conflicts and continuities between medieval scholarly traditions and the widening horizons of the sixteenth century are explored and revealed. Of interest to scholars of humanist culture, the Reformation and book history, this ambitious work throws into relief previously overlooked aspects of the intellectual and religious culture of the time.
Delving into classic gothic horror, this graphic novel series showcases the legacy of Vincent Price, a legendary figure in Hollywood's thriller genre. Volume 3 continues the exploration of his iconic films while introducing new tales crafted in collaboration with his estate. Readers can expect a blend of nostalgia and innovation, enhanced by exclusive images and character designs that have never been published before. Immerse yourself in the eerie and captivating universe that celebrates Price's enduring influence on horror storytelling.
International Exchange in the Early Modern Book World presents new research on the movement and exchange of books between countries, languages and confessions. It explores commercial networks and business strategies, and the translation and circulation of literature, music and drama.