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1) Geekerella
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
HL 660L
Language
English
Description
In this adaptation of the Cinderella story, Elle, a lifelong fan of the science fiction television series Starfield, hopes to enter a cosplay contest and win a meeting with Darien Freeman--a teen soap actor starring in the movie reboot of Starfield--unless her selfish stepsisters manage to thwart her plans.
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book is the definitive encyclopedia for the science fiction fanatic. From Barbarella to Blade Runner, from Solaris to Star Wars, and from 1984 to 2001, Sci-Fi Chronicles seeks out 200 of the greatest galactic creations. Presented in an arresting blend of incisive text, infographic timelines, and stunning photographs, each chronologically arranged entry features an entertaining overview written by a science fiction expert, plus: The lifespan of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Spanning nine decades and branded by the most trusted authority on film, Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi showcases 50 of the most shocking, weird, wonderful, and mind-bending movies ever made.From A Trip to the Moon (1902) to Arrival (2016), science fiction cinema has produced a body of classics with a broader range of styles, stories, and subject matter than perhaps any other film genre. They are movies that embed themselves in the depths...
Author
Publisher
becker&mayer! books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Star Wars: Book of Lists compiles unique trivia, from both on-screen and off, spanning all nine movies. More than a simple accounting of fan-favorite characters or biggest opening weekends, this book is a compendium of compelling facts and humorous details summarized in 100 lists"--back cover.
Author
Publisher
Robinson
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Why do SF movies matter? What do they tell us about the interests of storytellers and the changing tastes of cinema-goers? How have sci-fi movies evolved with filmmaking technology over the past 110 years? The Geek's Guide To SF Cinema: 30 Key Films That Changed that Changed the Genre provides an entertaining and in-depth history of the science fiction genre's pivotal and most influential movies. From the pioneering films of Georges Méliès to...
Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise--and suddenly uncertain reign--of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales,...
Author
Publisher
[CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform]
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Lifelong Arizona residents have fond memories of kicking back on weekends as children, and watching a movie program entitled The World Beyond on KPHO-TV5, which broadcast out of Phoenix. Airing from 1964-1988, The World Beyond consisted of old-time science Fiction, horror, and monster movies, and introduced Arizona kids to Godzilla and many other cinematic creatures! Drawing on research conducted by television aficionado Logan Blackwell, author Parker...
Author
Publisher
BearManor Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Midnight Matinees offers a virtual encyclopedia of special pictures from their origination in the 1890s to the cutting-edge work being turned out today. Featuring more than 300 pictures, mostly rare, many never before published"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Plume, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Written with inside access, comprehensive research, and a down-to-earth perspective, Phasers on Stun! chronicles the entire history of Star Trek, revealing that its enduring place in pop culture is all thanks to innovative pivots and radical change"--
18) A star is bored
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A hilariously heartfelt novel about living life at full force, and discovering family when you least expect it, influenced in part by the author's time as Carrie Fisher's beloved assistant. Charlie Besson is about to have an insane job interview. His car is idling, like his life, outside the Hollywood mansion of Kathi Kannon. THE Kathi Kannon, star of stage and screen and People magazine's worst dressed list. She needs an assistant. He needs a hero....
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2011]
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
Compiles the complete Star Wars saga, recounting Qui-Gon's discovery of Anakin, who may be the one to lead the Jedi Knights, Anakin's fall to the dark side, Princess Leia's efforts to save her planet, and Luke's battle to save his father.