Steven Philip Jones Libros

Drácula es una obra clave en la historia de la novela de terror. Es un clásico, además, porque instauró en el imaginario popular un personaje que a todos nos es conocido: el vampiro

Focusing on Clive Cussler's significant contributions to adventure literature, this critical review explores the character of Dirk Pitt and his supporting cast across 22 novels. It delves into Cussler's recurring themes and influences, highlighting key works like Raise the Titanic! and Iceberg. The book also examines adaptations of his stories in various media. By situating Cussler alongside literary giants like Kipling and Fleming, it reveals the deeper literary merits behind his widespread popularity, showcasing the scholarly value of his work.

Award-winning comic writer Steven Philip Jones adapts five classic tales from H.P. Lovecraft, a pivotal figure in American horror literature. By modernizing these stories while preserving their essence, Jones enhances their chilling impact. The collection features illustrations from notable comic artists, each bringing a unique style to the eerie narratives. Lovecraft's influence on the horror genre is evident, and this adaptation aims to resonate with contemporary audiences, making the timeless horror even more unsettling.

The year is 2050. The place is New Columbia, the nation's capital since 2024, constructed over what was previously Denver, Colorado. The United States has suffered the extremeness of polarization. Factions separated by race, politics, religion, and special interests have turned the melting pot into a jigsaw puzzle and now the pieces of the puzzle have fallen apart. A new political party has taken control and the Alternative Party manages to pass their greatest act of legislation...The State Sovereignty Act. The power of the federal government has been severely cut but now there are 50 different 'state' units of power, each vying to push their own agenda. Once the Federal government took back control, the die was cast and the damage was done. The result is an even greater division among the classes. And in this future a wanderer walks the night, a lost and angry soul possessed by questions. A man who no longer exists. Searching for a woman named Opal, who may have the answers. Tatters, as he is known to the people of the streets, is guided by the suggestions of a ghost named Saltev, whom he must avenge. But, to do so, he must infiltrate a powerful and mysterious organization within the government called Phase Ten. Tatters is a man walking the fine line between life and death...He is a man afraid of dying...again.

The story unfolds in the eerie, decaying town of Innsmouth, shunned by outsiders and steeped in dark secrets. Robert Loveless, grappling with a family curse of madness, is drawn to this mysterious place. As he explores its crumbling streets, he encounters Zadok Allen, an unstable local who reveals the town's horrific history. Loveless soon realizes that a sinister force from ancient times is at play, and the townspeople are determined to keep him trapped in their nightmarish reality for eternity.

Set against the backdrop of a SETI conference in Paris, the story follows astronomer Max Finn as he becomes entranced by a street musician's haunting melodies. These eerie tunes lead him into nightmares of a cosmic realm ruled by Nyarlathotep, blending themes of horror and the unknown. This adaptation by Steven Philip Jones modernizes Lovecraft's classic tale, enhancing its terror while honoring the original. Accompanied by Aldin Baroza's illustrations, the volume also includes Lovecraft's original story, providing a comprehensive experience of this chilling narrative.

"Lovecraftian weaves classic H.P. Lovecraft characters such as Herbert West and Randolph Carter and weird tales like "The Call of Cthulhu" and "The Colour Out of Space" into a new single universe modern narrative. The first novel in this series introduces The Shipwright Circle, a gaggle of scholarly and creative friends at the Miskatonic University in legend-haunted Arkham, Massachusetts. Here brilliant but neurotic research student Randolph Carter is on a ghastly personal quest, following clues in the fabled Necronomicon to a lost necropolis and a shunned house where terrible secrets lurk beneath its cellar. Meanwhile math whiz Walter Gilman delves into the bloody mysteries surrounding the infamous witch Keziah Mason with help from enfant terrible Richard Upton Pickman, poet/occultist Edward Derby, and charmer Asenath Waite of Innsmouth. And finally medical student Herbert West's inhuman experiments in reanimating the dead take an unexpected turn as a monstrous plague descends on Arkham and a veil cannibal man-beast rampages through its streets."-- Amazon

Contained within this title are H.P. Lovecraft's tales originally known as Grewsome Tales and later dubbed Herbert West - Reanimator.In addition, award winning writer Steven Philip Jones provides an all new Reanimator tale plus the script for the audio version From the Dark story. As a bonus, an essay written by Lovecraft, Supernatural Horror in Literature , is presented within this collection.A must gift for any H.P. Lovecraft reader or collector, fan of Lovecraft Country, or those that enjoy macabre storytelling.

Set in the aftermath of the original horror classic, this sequel explores the lingering effects of Count Dracula's reign of terror. Characters grapple with the trauma of their encounters, as new threats emerge from the shadows. The narrative delves into themes of fear, redemption, and the eternal struggle against darkness, while introducing fresh figures who seek to confront the legacy of evil left behind. As the story unfolds, suspense and intrigue escalate, leading to a gripping confrontation with the supernatural.

The book offers a comprehensive guide to comics writing, detailing the step-by-step process from script creation to finished pages. It covers various comic script styles, essential tools for visual storytelling, and the collaborative dynamics between writers and artists. Readers will learn how to develop ideas, create compelling characters, and avoid common pitfalls in comics writing. With practical examples and illustrations, it serves as an essential resource for aspiring comic book writers and communicators interested in the unique medium of comics.