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Charles Vess

    Tento umelec je majstrom detailu, preslávený svojou schopnosťou vykresliť zložité scény s jemnosťou a presnosťou. Jeho diela sa často ponárajú do sveta fantázie a mytológie, kde oživuje epické príbehy a nadpozemské bytosti. Vyznačuje sa dynamickým štýlom a hlbokým porozumením umeniu rozprávania príbehov, čo z neho robí jedinečného rozprávača vizuálnych dobrodružstiev.

    Charles Vess
    Stardust
    Six fantasy artists at work : dream makers
    The Queen of Summer's Twilight
    The Sandman. The wake
    The ladies of Grace Adieu and other stories
    The Books of Magic
    • Absolute Promethea Book One

      • 328 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      Sophie Bangs was a just an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York when a simple assignment changed her life forever. While researching Promethea, a mythical warrior woman, Sophie receives a cryptic warning to cease her investigations. Ignoring the cautionary notice, she continues her studies and is almost killed by a shadowy creature when she learns the secret of Promethea. Surviving the encounter, Sophie soon finds herself transformed into Promethea, the living embodiment of the imagination. Her trials have only begun as she must master the secrets of her predecessors before she is destroyed by Promethea's ancient enemy. Alan Moore's entrancing masterpiece is presented in stunning Absolute format, collecting the first twelve issues of the mystical series and featuring the spectacular art of J.H. Williams III.

      Absolute Promethea Book One2025
    • The plot centers on Doctor Octopus as he seeks to reunite the Sinister Six, challenging Spider-Man like never before. As Peter Parker grapples with his immense sense of responsibility, he contemplates giving up his powers, leading to a chaotic normal life filled with threats from the Scorpion and the return of Venom. Meanwhile, a romantic getaway for Peter and Mary Jane in Scotland takes a spooky turn. This collection features pivotal issues from the Amazing Spider-Man series and highlights themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the complexities of personal relationships.

      Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection: Return of the Sinister Six [New Printing]2024
    • The Queen of Summer's Twilight

      • 264 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania

      A mysterious man on a black motorbike rescues teenager Janet Ravenscroft from the streets of downtown Inverness, setting off a chain of unexpected events. As she navigates her new reality, Janet discovers secrets and challenges that will change her life forever. The story explores themes of danger, intrigue, and self-discovery as she learns more about her rescuer and the world around her.

      The Queen of Summer's Twilight2022
      5,0
    • Digital Media Ethics

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      The third edition of this accessible and interdisciplinary textbook has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research and developments, including the rise of Big Data, AI, and the Internet of Things. Digital Media Ethics will continue to be the go-to textbook for anyone getting to grips with this important topic--

      Digital Media Ethics2020
      3,0
    • A quartet of fallen mystics dubbed the "TrenchCoat Brigade" is introduced in this first collection of the adventures of Timothy Hunter. John Constantine, the Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, and Mister E take Hunter on a tour of the magical realms. Along the way he's introduced to Vertigo's greatest practitioners of magic and must choose whether or not to join their ranks.

      The Books of Magic2017
      4,1
    • Bone

      Rose

      • 142 stránok
      • 5 hodin čítania
      Bone2011
      4,1
    • The Sandman. Dream Country

      • 160 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      An attempt to summon and imprison Death, results, instead, in the capture of Morpheus, the Sandman, who must regain the tools of his powers.

      The Sandman. Dream Country2010
      4,1
    • The ladies of Grace Adieu and other stories

      • 256 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      Following the enormous success of 2004 bestseller and critics favorite "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell," Clarke delivers a delicious collection of ten stories set in the same fairy-crossed world of 19th-century England.

      The ladies of Grace Adieu and other stories2007
      3,9
    • Bone - 2: Rose

      Special

      • 144 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      The hit comic book mini-series Rose now comes to you in a single handsome package with a brand-new cover! Released over a yearlong period to rave reviews (and an Eisner nomination for best painter), the Bone prequel by Jeff Smith and Charles Vess can now be read as it was originally intended - as one massive epic. In the old days, when BONE'S Gran'ma Ben was a teenager, a terrifying dragon laid siege to the small towns of the Northern Valley. Unknown to Princess Rose (young Gran'ma Ben), the strange dragon is actually the minion of the Ancient Enemy called the Lord of the Locust. Unable to defeat the monster, Rose seeks the advice of her advisor, who tells the young princess how to destroy the dragon - - - but at a terrible cost.

      Bone - 2: Rose2002
      3,8
    • The story of young Tristran Thorn and his adventures in the land of Faerie. He has fallen in love with beautiful Victoria Forester and in order to win her hand, he must retrieve a fallen star and deliver it to her

      Stardust1998
      4,1