Text by Vicki Goldberg, Keith De Lellis.

Filmatized in 2013 and the official recipient of three Oscars, Solomon Northup's powerful slave narrative 'Twelve Years a Slave' depicts Nortup's life as he is sold into slavery after having spent 32 years of his life living as a free man ...

Provides critical overviews of short stories from all cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the story's cultural and historical significance.

Earthbound is the first book-length exploration of a true classic of twentieth-century science-fiction cinema, shot under the heavy, ethereal skies of New Mexico by the legendary British director Nicolas Roeg and starring David Bowie in a ...

Filled with humor and style, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in fashion and having a good time.

Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

This book is characterized by narrative vitality and emotional range.