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Read Fictitious books and revitalize your life with amazing stories

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:52:50 +0000

As far as entertainment is considered books have always proved to be the best pastime. High sale of books is a strong evidence for its fame. There are several kind of books but fiction books are the ones which are sold the most. The fiction books are of many types and belong to different categories of stories. Many fiction books have story plot as horror, which have ghosts and other horrid creatures that terrorise the readers. There are also funny comic stories which are capable enough to fill the reader with uncontrollable laughter. There are also romantic stories which have love as the central subject for the story. Fiction books are therefore very different in their approach and are quite successful in making its presence remarkable in the world of books.

These books are based on imaginary situations and experience of unreal characters. These fiction books are really invigorating and entertaining in terms of story line of the books. Many writers have written exceptionally wonderful stories that are the result of their hard work including capabilities of their imagination and creativity. Some of the latest fiction books are naturally interesting and has proved to be a complete entertainment package. One of the best examples is ‘Sea of Poppies’. This is a wonderful book which has been written by a well known writer ‘Amitav Ghosh’. The story of this book is full of fun and is fantastic to read.

Similarly, ‘The Brass Verdict’ is latest fiction book which is extremely interesting, written by the well-known writer Michael Connelly. The story of this book is about a lawyer who finds the right case to start his career towards success after a series of wrong choices. The story features the famous detective character ‘Harry Bosch’ and is one of the most interesting books written on the subject of law and crime. The story is capable enough to provide a feel of a fictitious story like a true experience.

There are various examples from world of wonderful books that are being written in the category of fiction and have succeeded in getting huge number of readers’ attention. Latest fiction books, are written in a simple and exciting way to leave invigorating impression. The languages used in these books are very simple and known to everybody, so that reader can thoroughly enjoy the story without any interruption. Therefore, one does not need to keep a dictionary beside him while reading one of these books.

Interesting story line is one of the major feature of fiction books. They are popular among the readers for their easy to understand language, so as to provide relaxation and enjoyment to readers. The basic aim of reading these books is to relax and revitalize. At the same time, fiction also gives us the unique capacity to empathize. To buy such fantastic books, online retailers are a very nice option as they provide dynamic range of choices and that too at a competitive price. Reading an interesting fictitious story can make life rich and enjoyable. Thus, latest fiction books can prove to be a great entertainment tool and a mode of escape from the problems of everyday life.

Rare and Valuable Comic Books

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:58:01 +0000

The average price of a comic book ranges from $2.00 to $2.99. However, over time their value can increase tenfold. Comic are becoming more popular as each year passes and people are buying more comics each time they go to a comic book store. The demand for comics is making them a hot commodity, and rare comics are becoming very valuable. Comic enthusiasts are paying top dollar for first edition and rare comics that date back to as late as the 1950’s.

In Dallas, Texas, at the Heritage Auction Galleries, two very rare and valuable comics are going up for auction. The two comics being auctioned off are Batman #1 and Marvel Mystery Comics #9. A man who has been collecting comics since he was a young kid is auctioning them off, and they are expected to bring in up to $500,000 profit for both.

The first issue of Batman comics, Batman #1, came out in the spring of 1940. It became so popular that the Batman series which originally was supposed to be published quarterly, turned into a bi-monthly production in the 1950’s. It then became a monthly series and has stayed that way. Batman, the character, first appeared in another series of comic books called the Detective Comics in issue #27. The Batman series is still being published today and the latest issue is #686.

Marvel Mystery comic books series started production in the 1930’s. Marvel Mystery Comics #9 is about the Human Torch versus the Sub-Mariner. The Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner are two of the most popular comic’s character during the Golden Age of Comic books. The Sub-Mariner was considered to be Marvel comic’s first mutant character because he is a mix of the human species and the Atlanteans. He lives on both land and sea and has superhuman strength. The Human Torch can engulf his entire body on fire and can also fly.

What makes comic books valuable are the characters. During the Golden Age of Comics, these three characters were some of the most popular. The issue number, seen as # on the comic, also raises value of the comic. Batman #1 is so valuable because it’s his first appearance in his own series. The Batman character had been introduced in different series and gained popularity among readers, which is why his series was created. Marvel Mystery Comics #9 is valuable because something important happened. It was the dual between two well known comic characters. There are different factors that make a comic book valuable, and these two comic books have it.

Star Wars: The Franchise That May Never Disappear

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:35:30 +0000

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was the little sci-fi movie that could “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”. At the time, though, it was just known as Star Wars, and it created a franchise unlike anything seen before.

In 2005, Forbes magazine estimated that the Star Wars franchise, from the time it began in the late seventies, had generated more than twenty billion dollars in revenue, and with six big screen success stories, at least three spin-off films, five licensed television shows, and thousands of books, comic books, and toys, it’s no surprise. What might be a surprise, though, is that by the time Star Wars creator George Lucas finished the first film, he was over-budget, out of time, and convinced the film would be a flop. Early screenings of the film did little to improve Lucas’ ideas that the film would be any kind of success, but when it was finally released in the summer of 1977, the film earned nearly seven million dollars in its first weekend. It is considered to be the second highest profitable film of all time.

More than Great Films

Ask any Star Wars fan, though, and they’ll tell you it’s not just about the movies, it’s also about the associated merchandise. The initial film was predicted to be a flop, so no merchandise was created to debut with the film’s release. The toy company, Kenner, though had purchased the license to sell associate products By Christmas of 1977, demand was so high, Kenner created an “Early Bird Special” kit. The kit held a certificate fans could send in for four 3 inch figures as soon as they became available. On Christmas morning, thousands of kids got empty cardboard envelopes that held only a display stand, a Star Wars club card, a few stickers, and a certificate they could put their name and address on, mail in, and wait for several months for the first Star Wars toys ever produced to arrive. Months later, lots of kids did get Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, R2-D2, and Chewbacca in the mail, and years later, these four figures are considered to be some of the most valuable action figures on the collectors’ market today.

Explosive Industry Growth

As you can probably imagine, the Star Wars toy and merchandise franchise has grown considerably since the Christmas of 1977. Once Kenner geared up the production machine, it slowed for no one. From additional action figures to vehicles, playsets, and lightsabers, the vintage Star Wars toy market had everything. As Episodes V and VI were released, more toys hit the market. T-shirts, bed sheets, toothbrushes, combs, and watches were all part of the marketing campaign as well.

After the release of Return of the Jedi, though, the Star Wars marketing machine slowed considerably. People seemed to thing the Star Wars market was nearing the end. However, in the late 1990s, a new line of Star Wars action figures was released. Dubbed “The Power of the Force” line, these green carded figures created a whole new generation of collectors, and with the release of the special edition of the original trilogy, and the subsequent release of Star Wars Episode I, the marketing machine kicked back into high gear. From bubble bath to sandals, the Star Wars name can be found on almost anything these days, and with talk of additional television series, DVDs, and even other films, it’s hard to tell when the franchise will ever slow down.