The Lurker in the Lobby: A Guide to the Cinema of H.P. Lovecraft

Book Description

The Lurker in the Lobby is a guide to films and television shows based on and inspired by jazz-era author H. P. Lovecraft, arguably the most influential horror writer of the 20th century.

Customer Reviews:

Only Lurking in the Lobby.......2002-06-26

This book is helpful for those who want to brush up on their "must have" Lovecraftian films. In fact, I was surprised by one or two of the additions that I had either forgotten about or hadn't seen because of their easily overlooked releases. Still, it only goes so far on addressing the Lovecraftian equation of the cinema, leaving out some relatively obscure films that have been made and stringing together some really loose ties to others. The banter is sometimes really funny, sometimes really annoying, and oftentimes hit-and-miss with its reviews on the films it speaks of. I would only recommend it if you only want to get your feet wet in the mythos or just have to have anything with the word "Lovecraft" attached to it.

Just fair.......2002-02-12

The problem with this book is the endless tongue in cheek approach which becomes very tiring and seems to show a lack of genuine respect for the material. Some parts are OK, but as a whole this Lovecraft guide is merely fair.

A Mythos Movie Must-Have..........2001-09-20

Charming and highly informative book on HP Lovecraft/Lovecraft related movies including all the usual suspects (ie the Stuart Gordon/Jeffrey Coombs/Barbara Crampton titles) and short films that might escape the attention of the average filmgoer. Misters Strysik and Migliore prove their love of both cinema and all things Lovecraft. with this fast paced read chock-full of eye candy (three cheers to Armitage House & Beyond Books for the wonderful layout)...

Besides the in-depth and witty reviews, there are interviews with the people behind the adaptations and an introduction from top Lovecraft scholar, S.T. Joshi. After finishing Lurker In The Lobby was ready to race off to the local video store (the only thing stopping me was the lateness of the hour) and rent enough films to keep me glued to the couch for hours.

Lovecraft would be pleased.......2000-03-29

Great little book, filled with big laughs and a lot of big pictures. The lay out and design work is great. A must have for all horror film fans and H.P. Lovecraft fans. Excellent production art from the never produced adaptation of "Shadow Over Innsmouth".

Wit and wisdom.......2000-02-27

It's absolutely hilarious. The remarks made about the bad films are so cutting, I kept checking to see if my fingers were bleeding. Between its skilled analysis of the good movies, its critical evisceration of the bad ones, and the interviews with people like Jeffrey Combs, Roger Corman, John Carpenter, and Stuart Gordon, this book is a must-have. The section on independent films is great as well. An often overlooked field. While I realize that most HPL fans are quite mature, perhaps a small disclaimer that some material may be inappropriate for younger readers could have been added. But it's very little material.

THE LURKER IN THE LOBBY - A GUIDE TO THE CINEMA OF H.P. LOVECRAFT.

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THE LURKER IN THE LOBBY - A GUIDE TO THE CINEMA OF H.P. LOVECRAFT.
H.P. (related), Andrew Migliore & John Strysik. Lovecraft
Manufacturer: Armitage House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000P0UF3M

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Harry Potter aficionados: remember when Buckbeak, Hagrid's pet Hippogriff, was put on trial by the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures? This crazy idea was not invented by Harry Potter's creator, J.K. Rowling. In fact, from medieval times all the way up to the 19th century, animals and even insects were often charged with crimes, arrested, imprisoned, tried, convicted, and sometimes executed. Harry Potter's fantastic world of magic has its roots in true history, mythology, and folklore; father-daughter team Allan Zola Kronzek and Elizabeth Kronzek have now made this wealth of astonishing information available to Muggles in their Sorcerer's Companion. From astrology to Grindylow to reading tea leaves to witch persecution, this fascinating volume gets to the bottom of every magical mystery connected with Hogwarts. Readers learn the unusual method by which premodern Europeans protected themselves from the cry of the uprooted Mandrake, involving a loyal dog and a rope. (Professor Sprout's solution was to have her herbology students wear earmuffs). Hermione probably knew, when she was hexed by Draco Malfoy so that her teeth suddenly grew past her chin, that hexes originated in Europe. But did she know the connection between hexes and the folk magic of the Pennsylvania Dutch? For fans of the tremendously popular Harry Potter series, or anyone who is intrigued by magical lore, the Sorcerer's Companion will quickly become a true friend. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter

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The New York Times bestseller, now fully updated to include Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Who was the real Nicholas Flamel? How did the Sorcerer’s Stone get its power? Did J. K. Rowling dream up the terrifying basilisk, the seductive veela, or the vicious grindylow? And if she didn’t, who did?

Millions of readers around the world have been enchanted by the magical world of wizardry, spells, and mythical beasts inhabited by Harry Potter and his friends. But what most readers don’t know is that there is a centuries-old trove of true history, folklore, and mythology behind Harry’s fantastic universe. Now, with The Sorcerer’s Companion, those without access to the Hogwarts Library can school themselves in the fascinating reality behind J. K. Rowling’s world of magic.

Newly updated to include Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Sorcerer’s Companion allows curious readers to look up anything magical from the Harry Potter books and discover a wealth of entertaining, unexpected information. Wands and wizards, boggarts and broomsticks, hippogriffs and herbology, all have astonishing histories rooted in legend, literature, or real-life events dating back hundreds or even thousands of years. Magic wands, like those sold in Rowling’s Diagon Alley, were once fashioned by Druid sorcerers out of their sacred yew trees. Love potions were first concocted in ancient Greece and Egypt. And books of spells and curses were highly popular during the Middle Ages. From Amulets to Zombies, you’ll also learn:
•how to read tea leaves
•where to find a basilisk today
•how King Frederick II of Denmark financed a war with a unicorn horn
•who the real Merlin was
•how to safely harvest mandrake root
•who wore the first invisibility cloak
•how to get rid of a goblin
•why owls were feared in the ancient world
•what really lies beyond the Veil
•the origins of our modern-day “bogeyman,” and more.

A spellbinding tour of Harry’s captivating world, The Sorcerer’s Companion is a must for every Potter aficionado’s bookshelf.

The Sorcerer's Companion has not been prepared, approved, or licensed by any person or entity that created, published, or produced the Harry Potter books or related properties.

Customer Reviews:

Magical Breif Encyclopedia.......2007-08-24

I do like the book, very interesting indeed.
Although I am still waiting for a book that talks especifically about Harry Potter's characters and sites. That it'll work , nothing like an aside book to keep cheking a quick review of a character you just don't remember in that moment, even a spell or a plant or an animal, whatever it is. Oh well.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK.......2007-03-20

I can't say enough about this book, I have bought a copy for every Harry Potter fan I know! This book is a must have for anyone interested in all the myths and legends behind the books. I had gotten the book from the library awhile ago and just had to own it. It is a great companion book for any Harry Potter fan! Great detail! My son has used this book on several of his school papers already...just a wonderful read!

A great companion.......2005-07-09

This book helps to explain all the different kinds of characters one encounters in the world of Harry Potter a great companion piece with the set of books.

Good beginner's mythology book.......2005-01-01

If you're expecting a "Harry Potter" book don't buy this one. If you are interested in learning about the myths that inspired Rowling, then you'll like it. In fact this book could have been written pre-1995, the only difference would be that there would be no refereces to JKR's work. (Rowling would have found it usefull in writing her stories.)

I have been studying the occult for 8 years, so not much of the information in this book was new to me. I bought it because I have been reading the Harry Potter books for 4 years, and have recognised many things in the books that closely resemble occult truths. I wanted to see someone else's take on the subject, (given the way Rowling is criticised for the occult-ness of her books).

This book would be best for those who are beginners in the area of mythology/occult teachings. Those well versed in this area will probally not find a great deal of new information in this book, but would probally still find it an amusing read. Also for those who are totally Harry obsessed (as I am).

If they come out with a new edition for the remaining books I will definitely buy it.

good read.......2004-11-12

This is a really good and accurate study of the things in harry potter.

it gives you the histroy and the background aronud some of the more mysterious subjects you come across in the harry potter series and of corse so of the more common subjects.

it even teaches you a little bit about each subject. it gives you a good explanation of arithmancy and enough info to do some basics on it.

Same with tea leaf reading.

good read and worth it.

Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter

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Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter

Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 1417645040

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BradyGames’ World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

Strategy for the two new races, Draenei and Blood Elves.
Coverage of starting regions and Outland with maps for all.
Quest listing for all new regions.
Information on flying mounts and how to obtain them at level 70, the last level.
Data on slotted items such as their impact and how they should be used.
In-depth information on the new profession of Jewel Crafting.
Complete listing of new trade items from the new regions.

Platform: PC

Genre: Role-Playing Game

This product is available for sale worldwide.

Customer Reviews:

great maps.......2007-08-03

maps are very usefull another great book although it falls apart easily as usual for Brady guides

0 stars was not available so it got 1 star.......2007-07-11

This expansion ruined WoW.
Got my character to 70 bought the flying mount, then canceled my subscription.
Why? you may ask, class balance has been ruined.
I spent more time being corpse camped by random mages, then I spent playing.
To be sure, I understand that corpse camping is a part of the game, what I don't understand is how a level 70 character can be basically 1 hit by another 65 plus character.
Solution? simple, put a limit on the amount of dots a mage can stack on another character in pvp, have different limits applied to pve.
Anyway, If you enjoy WoW you may be disappointed by the BC expansion.
Side Note, IF you are a WoW junky that spends every waking hour in game, and have all the best gear, then BC may be just what the doctor ordered, for the casual gamer though, its a game stopper.

Burning Crusade Guide.......2007-06-27

Is a Complete Guide only it had some faults in the order the quests suppose to be done. And after a couple of days de border gave in and the book fell apart. Put the contents of the book made me a very competitive player and got very fast to level 20+. I bought the other two guides available for further use after I finished the Book

WoW- Burning Crusade.......2007-06-09

Excellent book that is very informative of the new area and quests of the expansion. very helpful

a decent guide.......2007-06-07

this guide is supposed to cover all of the BC expansion; the main part which is the new zone: outland.

the guide is a decent guide but it's not the guide it needs to be. all the basics are here; a section on the new mechanics, on the classes, on the new "races" , the armor and weapons, the quests, the dungeons, and the new zones. but those are the only things the guide manages to accomplish.

unfortunately the guide has some serious flaws;
most notably an ENTIRE section of outland is missing the section in question is shadowmoon valley. all the other sections are displayed with large maps but there is no map for shadowmoon valley.

also the guide only covers four of the new dugeons in outland.
I'll give them a "pass" on a few them; becuase you are required to complete certain quest lines to get into them.
however, there's still no excuse for omitting the dungeons in auchindoun(terokkar forest) and the tempest keep dungeons(netherstorm).

other then that its a functional guide, but when you compare it to the other world of warcraft guides the brady games has published, it seems to be the "black sheep" of the wow guide family.

World of WarCraft Atlas (Bradygames Official Strategy Guide)

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Internet databases and forums are more reliable
Almost like Cheating!
The ultimate!
Most helpful book to buy!
I LOVE my atlas!!! If you only buy one WOW guide book, this is the one you need!

World of WarCraft Atlas (Bradygames Official Strategy Guide)
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Manufacturer: Brady Games
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0744004411
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Book Description

BradyGames' World of WarCraft Atlas includes the following:

Complete resource detailing each area of this expansive MMORPG.
Maps are provided for every area including all regions and major cities.
Each illustration shows critical locations and characters such as NPCs, enemies, mobs, shops, merchants, flight points, entry and exit points from regions and where they lead.
As an added bonus, cross-referenced indices of all information are also provided for ease of use.

Platform: PC CD-ROM

Genre: MMORPG

This product is available for sale worldwide.

Customer Reviews:

Internet databases and forums are more reliable .......2007-09-11

Thankfully, I don't own this book, but I've used it a few times. Needless to say, it's junk.

It's built pretty well, I'll give them that, but it should have been a spiral edge (so it's easier to reference things in a flash). Despite the binding, it's pretty well built.

However, for a guide, it is poorly set up. Way too much NPC nonsense, maps aren't well developed (both visually and information-wise). The hand-drawn maps (always a crowd-pleaser) are pretty good but still lack info.

All of the information in the atlas is very general, and therefore not entirely helpful. Rare spawn info is easier to find than online searches, but even that cannot justify spending any amount of money on this book.

For a game that is constantly being revised and adding more content, it seems criminal to pay for such a book since you will almost always be missing something, regardless of the edition. When it comes down to it, WoW databases have so much more detail, hints, and tips to complete almost any challenge you meet in the game. If you are ridiculously dependent on having a physical copy of a guide, I would strongly urge you to save your money and wait for another revision copy to come out.

Almost like Cheating!.......2007-08-26

What a fantastic find for the World of Warcraft player. Makes playing almost like cheating. You have maps to every region, city and camp and can locate vendors, class and profession trainers, flight masters, Rare Mobs,and even specialty vendors! This book is well worth the price. I think what I like most is that I can continue to look at the map online of where I am while I find the corresponding map in the book and then can look for what I need with great ease. So much faster than going back and forth to Thottbot.

The ultimate!.......2007-07-07

Got his for my fiance as a birthday present - along with some other WoW books. This is the one he always turns back to. It's useful for a wide variety of questions, and easy to read to boot!

Most helpful book to buy!.......2007-06-02

There are so many places in this game, you definitely need a map and this book is great. I keep it open beside my computer and refer to it each time I play World of Warcraft.

I LOVE my atlas!!! If you only buy one WOW guide book, this is the one you need!.......2007-04-16

This is an incredible atlas! I use it constantly, to locate my quest recipients, find answers for online buddies, and to help local family members and friends in the game. Although the regional maps do not have absolutely every detail labeled, and the large cities do not have individual shops specifically identified, the atlas has so many other benefits, this is insignificant. The region maps do have names of places printed on them, as you would see them after exploring in the game, and as if your mouse were hovering over every named location. A directory beside each region map tells you where flight masters and a few key vendors are, using a grid system to get you close to the target. There is a world map in the front of the book with all regions and instances labeled for quick reference, and all flight and boat paths drawn in, in color to show whether each is for horde or alliance. There is a huge section of smaller town maps that don't exist in the game itself, showing each little town in detail with a directory beside it showing you exactly where each vendor or key person is. Next, there are many, many pages of alphabetical listings of almost every character you will ever need to find in WOW, whether it is a quest giver, specialty vendor, or named creature--so when you have no idea where to turn, just look up the character in the index, and you will be told a brief description of that character, which major region and town map they are associated with, including page numbers, and a specific grid location for them on the region map, so you can even choose the closest flight point to get there. Next is a bunch of tables to help you easily locate: Weapons Trainers, Mount Trainers, Innkeepers, Flight Masters, Class Trainers, Profession Trainers, Skill Trainers. After that is a section of resource charts, showing which regions have specific minerals, herbs, and skinning types, and which animals drop the type you need. Finally, there are pages with Rare Mobs named, described, and listed by region, so you can seek out the wandering, Elite, named monsters to get that special treasure, and a chart listing all the specialty vendors and where to locate them. This Atlas was published prior to the Burning Crusade expansion, so at the time I am writing, it does not include any of the new lands, resources, or characters. This is such an amazing book, I recommend it to all my friends who play, and I would gladly pay twice the price to own it.

World of Warcraft Official Strategy Guide

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Good for beginners
WoW! I wasn't disappointed.
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All I can say is WoW What A Guide!!

World of Warcraft Official Strategy Guide
Director: Genadiy MuDiLa
Manufacturer: BRADY GAMES
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0744004055

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BradyGames' World of Warcraft Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

Maps of each city and region, with call outs for characters, quest locations, dungeons, and more.

Essential stats and strategies for each of the 8 races and 9 classes for both the Horde and Alliance factions.

Must-have quest data - - contacts, quest type, item rewards and more.

Profession sections provide data on products, requirements and item components.

Weapon, armor and item tables, ability and spell lists, and bestiary.

Customer Reviews:

Good for beginners.......2006-11-09

The guide is a good start for someone who has no idea about WOW. It gives details about what you should do as a beginner.

For those who are already familiar with the basic stuff, this is still good as you can take this as a reference guide and use it whenver you need it.

WoW! I wasn't disappointed. .......2006-11-04

It has everything you need to understand how to start a new character and get around the world of Azeroth. There were lots of good pointers on how to play the different races, the different classes and what servers would be best for your gameplaying style.

WoW Strategy Guide review.......2006-11-03

I keep this book right beside me on my desk whenever I play the game. I have found it to be very helpful. I would recommend it especially to anyone who is new to the game.

lvl60 hunter says..........2006-08-14

The first thing to keep in mind is that this strategy guide was written for the beta version of WoW. MMO's being what they are, have changed drastically from the earlier version that this guide was written for. Also, be aware that to get the "updated" material you must purchase a WoW binder from the publisher. Finally, before my review, this guide has more typos than any other publication I have ever seen.

Pros:
- The zone descriptions are very informative, you can quickly search through which areas are suitable for your character to level/grind.

- The class and talent descriptions are also helpful (but I remind you, outdated) and give a general description of skills each class has.

- Great pictures and in-game graphics to keep you busy flipping through the pages.

Cons:
- There is nothing, I repeat, nothing in this guide which cannot be found (and up-to-date) on WoW database websites - which are more informative with complete quest details for EVERY quest in the current version (rather than just the starting zones, as provided in the guide).

- There is very little PvP knowledge given, only scattered information written by beta testers. Information on RP, HP, and the ranking system would be very useful for a beginning PvP player...which i suggest you educate yourself on how RP affects your rank if you intend to be an active PvP'er. (PvP = Player vs. Player combat for those who are unaware)

- No information on reputation and reputation rewards(this is a result of WoW updates, as certain groups were not around to gain reputation with) and I am unaware if, in the WoW beta when this guide was written, reputation was implemented into the game at that time.

- No information on any instances whatsoever, I will continue to repeat that most of the instances were not around to be included in the guide.

- The weapons/armor/item list is almost useless since items were added/removed/modified as more patches were released.

- A nearly infinite amount of typos that make it seem as if it was thrown together at 3 in the morning. I have a strong feeling that this guide was rushed to be published and shipped, without the necessary proofreading for mistakes/errors.

Conclusion:
This would not be a guide that will help a great deal if you are new to WoW...take my earlier suggestion and get comfortable with WoW databases on the internet. If you are looking for extra reading material, be my guest...you may still find a little knowledge throughout these pages.

All I can say is WoW What A Guide!!.......2006-08-05

This is by far the best guide I have ever owned and I have a feeling it will be the best guide i ever own. It has everything u can think of and more!! along with the game manual you will never be stumped again which is saying alot for a game like World of Warcraft!!

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