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- Graphic SF Reader
- Good Intro
- Toleration of our Differences, with Excessive Backgrounds
- very good moore/ha work...
- Comics have never been this good
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Top Ten: The Forty-Niners (Top Ten)
Alan Moore
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This is the tale of Neopolis, a modern metr-opolis with a citizenry made up exclusively of super beings. In this city where everyone is blessed with powers, it takes a unique and powerful police force to protect and serve.The officers of Precinct 10 encounter all manner of the super powered and the supernatural on a routine basis.The Eisner Award-winning TOP 10 team of writer Alan Moore and artist Gene Ha reunites for a graphic novel that delves into the past, revealing the origins of Neopolis and the first officers of Top Ten.Discover the original Top 10 officers who blazed the trail and made Neopolis the city it is today.
Customer Reviews:
Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
There aren't a lot of comics that are good enough to bother with hardbacks, I think. Top 10 is one of them, though.
The story of Jetlad's arrival in Neopolis, his relationships, and how his first group had to deal with a lot of vampires.
The plot twist and cleverness here is very cool.
Good Intro.......2007-09-01
It would be cliché to say that only Alan Moore could have written this prequel to the amazing Top 10 comics, however, the high quality of the storytelling speaks for its self. The level of complexity in Forty Niners never reached the ridiculous level that it did in the other Top 10 books, but it was clear how everything in the original Top 10 books was directly related to what happened here. The world is shadier, and the artists did a wonderful job of capturing the post WWII feel. A bit of social commentary is included as one can see that several of the problems facing the characters in Forty Niners are still with them, at least in some form, in the other Top 10 books. Since I've already crossed the cliché border, if you liked Top 10, you'll love Top 10 Forty Niners.
Toleration of our Differences, with Excessive Backgrounds.......2007-04-03
The parts of the story which really shine for me are about human relationships -- the search for purpose, for community, and love. The real emotions expressed by the Steve Traynor and Leni Muller characters are what set Moore's writing apart from others.
There's a strong thread about the need for toleration and forgiveness. None of the characters are perfect, all express some form of racist feelings for one group or another.
But, once again, Moore's weakness is his vast knowledge of the comic medium. Just as in the "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" books, the backgrounds in this book are chock full of clever references to every 19th and 20th century cartoon character you could imagine. Glance at a billboard on a side of a building, and you'll find the name of a cartoon/comic book writer or artist.
A part of me likes the "Where's Wally" aspect of this, the fan-boy part of me. But I also find it rather childish, and off-putting for the great story that's going on in the foreground.
In the end though, the excessive citation rate can be ignored.
very good moore/ha work..........2007-01-18
first off the artwork is stupendous. the writing is very good in this as well. recommended
Comics have never been this good.......2006-05-03
Alan Moore is one of the most praised writer in comics and graphic storyteller. He deserves every good word written. This is a beautiful story full of characters that seem real (even if they ride a mechanical broomstick or look like a robot). The artwork is breathtaking. Every panel could be framed and admired. I'm so happy that there are smart comics for grown ups. Still, there is nothing pretentious or precious about the storytelling. "The Forty-Niners" reminds me why I fell in love with comics all those years ago. I hope to see more stories about these characters in the future.
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- Excellent illustrated re-telling of the Heracles myth
- A good rendering of the classic tale, but with a major flaw
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Twelve Labors Of Hercules, The
James Riordan
Manufacturer: Millbrook Press
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Excellent illustrated re-telling of the Heracles myth.......2002-07-16
I needed a thorough and traditional re-telling of the Heracles myth to counteract the uneducational effects of Disney's animated film "Hercules". This book fits the bill. Not only is it traditional and thorough, it is fascinating, tasteful, beautifully-illustrated and intellectually-stimulating as well. My 5 year-old enjoyed this book at least as much as the animated movie (and he came away from it with a much more accurate understanding of the myth).
A good rendering of the classic tale, but with a major flaw.......2001-06-13
All cultures have their legends of heroes and the greatest in Western culture is Hercules. His twelve labors were considered so impossible that any extremely difficult task is now described as herculean. However, the myth of Hercules is as much a tale of tragedy as it is of triumph, making it more complex than a simple tale of hero defeats villain. His labors are a penance for having murdered his wife and family in a fit of mindless rage. Meted out by the Oracle at Delphi, it is clear that the intent of the punishment was to have him die in the attempt. It is important for children to learn these myths, as they explain a great deal about how the ancients viewed the world and how our understanding of the world has changed over time. Books like this, detailing the labors at the level of children, should be required reading in the early years. While the story is readable and the illustrations well done, there is one serious difficulty with the book.
Zeus and the other gods, creatures such as centaurs and Titans such as Atlas appear in the labors. When my youngest daughter was reading the book, she often stopped and asked questions like, “What’s a centaur?” If I had not been present to answer the questions, her enjoyment of the book and understanding of the tales would have been significantly reduced. It would have been very helpful if a list of the characters in the book with a one sentence description had been included.
Overall, the authors do a good job in telling the greatest myth of antiquity. The illustrations help keep the attention of the reader, but the lack of explanation concerning the other characters does weaken it.
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- A Clever Change of Pace from Agatha Christie
- Gripping
- Charming, Witty, and Extremely Entertaining
- 20th century Hercules
- enjoyable take on greek mythology
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The Labors of Hercules (Hercule Poirot Mysteries)
Agatha Christie
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Release Date: 2004-03-02 |
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What do a lost Pekinese, a reputation poisoned by gossip, a man spiraling into madness, and a Russian countess in love have in common? Hercule Poirot.
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A Clever Change of Pace from Agatha Christie.......2007-09-08
Although presented in the format of a novel, "The Labors of Hercules" is really a collection of 12 short stories, each story corresponding to one of the classical 12 labors of the Greek hero Hercules. It is a clever idea, and the parallels are neatly done. The copyright dates indicate that Miss Christie wrote these stories over an 9-year span, 1939-1947. Perhaps this is a cause for the uneven quality of the stories; most are excellent, but few are just so-so.
Miss Christie's detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple in particular, are at their best in talking, listening, and picking out the vital information needed to reach a conclusion. The short story format does not allow for this kind of detection process; so we do not see Poirot in his usual modus operandi. Instead these stories are more reminiscent of the Sherlock Holmes stories - faster pace, more emphasis on clues, and an almost magical solution.
Agatha Christie is the greatest. "The Labors of Hercules", although not among her best works, is very good indeed.
Gripping.......2005-12-12
Poirot, nearing the end of his career, dreams of retirement, but an old friend reminds him of his namesake--Hercules. Hercule Poirot decides to take on his own set of twelve tasks. Each task ties into one of Hercules, and the way that the takes of Poirot are tied to the tasks of Hercules is quite clever. Each task will keep you guessing as to who is the real criminal. I was surprised almost every time. If you're looking for a good mystery novel, this is definitely one worth reading.
Charming, Witty, and Extremely Entertaining.......2005-03-03
Published in 1947, THE LABORS OF HERCULES finds Agatha Christie writing in a bright, slightly relaxed manner. The result is a mixture of mystery, adventure, and an unexpected literary conceit: she transforms the ancient Greek mythology of the twelve labors of Hercules into a modern mythology of the twelve labors of Hercules--Poirot, that is. And the resulting work is quite charming.
The book will be best appreciated by those who have actually read a bit of Ancient Greek mythology. Much of its charm comes from the clever manner in which Christie juxtaposes the physical strength of the ancient Hercules with the mental power of the modern Hercules and the witty way in which she transforms the ancient stories into a 20th Century setting. The Learnean Hydra becomes malicious gossip; The Augean Stables concerns a dirty political scandal; and so on. It is exceptionally well thought out and written with tremendous humor.
The book consists of a short preface and twelve stories, two of which have been widely anthologized: The Nemean Lion, which finds a wily lapdog at the center of a dognapping gang; and The Girdle of Hyppolita, which concerns a missing art treasure. And from a "mystery" point of view, these are very likely the best of the twelve stories, for on this occasion Christie is much less concerned with creating a head-spinning plot than she is in having fun. But each of the stories has its own charms, with the concluding The Capture of Cerebus among my favorites.
Many writers consider the short story the single most difficult narrative form, and many a famous novelist has run aground on the genre--including quite a few mystery novelists, Dorothy Parker among them. But at her best, Christie was as comfortable with the short story as with the novel. While this particular collection doesn't quite top her own Miss Marple's TUESDAY CLUB MURDERS short story collection, it is extremely well done nonetheless. Recommended.
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20th century Hercules.......2004-05-15
This 1947 short story collection opens in Poirot's London apartment where he is spending an evening with an old friend, Dr. Burton. The subject turns to names and Dr. Burton asks Poirot about his unusual first name, implying that Poirot does not resemble the original Hercules at all. Poirot, who had not read the Greek myths before, decides to rise to the challenge and undertake his own 12 labors. These labors are related in a linked series of short stories, each adventure is complete unto its self but most contain references to earlier stories in the arc. The stories are names after the origninal 12 labors and are:
The Nemean Lion - Poirot unmasks a dognapping gang
The Lernean Hydra - involves rumor, murder and a love triangle
The Arcadian Deer - young love sends Poirot on a long quest
The Ermanthian Boar - Poirot captures a crime lord
The Augean Stables - Poirot clears political intrigue and scandal
The Stymphalean Birds - Poirot halts a blackmail scheme
The Cretan Bull - Poirot unearths an old scandal to stop a crime
The Horses of Diomedes - Poirot breaks up a drug ring
The Girdle of Hyppolita - Poirot finds a missing art treasure
The Flock of Geryon - Poirot stops a religious conman
The Apples of the Hesperides - Poirot locates a missing treasure
The Capture of Cerberus - Poirot enters Hell for an old friend
The stories are all Christie gems, usually leading the reader astray and ending with a surprise twist. It is also amusing to see the Poirot interpretation of the labors, the lion becomes a Pekinese dog, the harpies harmless old women etc. This is a good book to take on a trip, the short story format lends itself to reading in interrupted spurts.
enjoyable take on greek mythology.......2003-03-27
Creative, ingenious but farfetched; still - some of Agatha's more detailed, colorful stories. (Farfetched only in that Poirot wants to retire after 12 cases and miraculously finds 12 in which to do so.) Miss Canaby in the first tale reappears in the Flock of Geryon, which later on: became the basis for a longer version in the novel The Pale Horse. (Some elements are nearly the same in short story and novel form.) The Erymanthanian Boar is set in a remote ski lodge on top of a tall mountain, which was the same location as the 1960's film version of Christie's Ten Little Indians. The writers even used the broken tramcar premise in the screenplay, perhaps inspired by or lifted from this piece. It's one of Poirot's more violent cases. Finally, The Learnean Hydra is almost an exact duplicate of the story the Cornish Mystery from the Underdog collection of stories, proving that maybe Christie might have written way too much in her long career, or simply liked to expand on her previous works. She was more prolific in her day than Danielle Steele is in this one.
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The labors of Hercules
Pietro Andrea di Bassi
Manufacturer: Imprint Society
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Although he is the strongest man in the world, Hercules must also use his wits to complete the tasks that the jealous king has in store for him. From giant ogres to fearsome Amazons, Hercules tackles his foes gamely. With the rollicking humor of a tall tale, this retelling is an exciting first step into Greek mythology.
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Reeling from the tragic death of Thor, the Prince of Power knows his star is fading fast. So what better way to pump up his Q-rating than to relive his defining moment? When his most bitter foe throws down the gauntlet, Hercules agrees to the challenge: twelve labors, each more perilous than the one before it - and each updated for reality-TV consumption. Zounds! Collects Hercules #1-5.
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THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Key of Destiny, by Harriett Augusta Curtiss. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597008.
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I know I need to exercise, but I just dont have time.
Now there are no excuses. If you can allot just 10 minutes a day for exercise, you can look better and feel better in just 30 days. Ten Minute Tone-Ups For Dummies describes a safe and sensible exercise program for men and women one you can do in your home and at your convenience. Its ideal for people who have not been active or for those who already have a fitness regime but want to expand it or tackle special problem areas. Whether you want quick results to look your best for an upcoming event such as a class reunion, wedding, or beach vacation (bathing suits are not forgiving), or have just faced the fact that your clothes arent really shrinking, this book helps you:
- Motivate yourself and set realistic goals
- Stretch, warm up, and cool down properly
- Adapt exercises to your fitness level
- Create an interactive workout
- Target your trouble spots: the chestupper back, slouching shoulders, flabby arms; the lower bodythighs, hamstrings and quadriceps, buns, and calves; the core: abs and lower back
- Add cardio to your workout
Clear, step-by-step instructions and photos ensure that you do the exercises correctly and achieve maximum results. Written by Cyndi Targosz, a certified lifestyle/fitness expert, president and founder of STARGLOW Production, Inc., and a popular motivational speaker, this book also includes easy-to-follow guidelines for sound nutrition. If you tune- up your diet
and tone-up your body, ten minutes a day make a tremendous difference in your looks and your life!
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Drive to Fitness: Workout While You Drive!
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