The Art of Shonen Jump: One Piece Color Walk, Volume 1 (The Art of Shonen Jump: OPCW)

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Solid localization of an awesome One Piece artbook.......2005-11-13

If you consider yourself a fan of One Piece, you're going to love this book.

As an "artbook," Color Walk 1 fulfills a very important role for the One Piece manga. During the serialization of a black-and-white comic such as this, the author will still typically draw many illustrations in full-color. These may take the form of promotional images used in ads, cover illustrations for the anthology magazine the comic appears in, and even special title- and story pages within the comic. The problem with this practice is that most nonessential art get tossed out in the production of collected volumes, and what's more, Japanese graphic novels (called "tankobon") are generally reprinted completely in black and white, so even the color illustrations that are kept are reduced to a mere grayscale shadow of their former glory. The result is that all too often, the color art for many series is seen only once, then disappears for all time. That's where artbooks like this one come to the rescue.

Color Walk 1 collects all (or very nearly all) the magnificent full-color artwork drawn by Eiichiro Oda during the serialization of the first 81 chapters of One Piece, from August 1997 to April 1999 (or January 2003 to November 2005 in America). That includes full-color title page spreads, promotional illustrations (some never-before-seen in America), cover art for both Weekly Shonen Jump *and* the graphic novels, and even panels from the manga proper. It doesn't end there, though: also included are sketches from the planning stages of the comic, illustrations from Oda's pre-One Piece days, and a fold-out map of the sea known as "East Blue". The cover illustration's an original, too.

Of course, quantity would mean nothing without quality, and Oda delivers in droves: his illustrations are imaginative, well thought-out, playful, and dramatic. Oda likes to use these images to put his characters in all sorts of situations outside of the comic, and these are where his talent really shines. Some of his artwork early on in the series tends a little toward the clichéd pirate stereotype, but luckily, this makes up only a small part of the whole. And, if all the artwork isn't enough for you, there's also an exclusive round-table interview with none other than Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, and character designer for such videogames as Chrono Trigger and the Dragon Quest series. It's definitely a must-read if you're a fan of either author.

For all that greatness, I do have a few nitpicks with the localization. First, though the included panels from the manga are translated to English, not all of them match what has previously been released in Viz's adaptation of the manga itself. I'm not sure why this is, but it annoys me slightly, even though the meaning isn't changed significantly. Second, the translator doesn't seem to have a good grasp of Dragon Ball in English: In the Akira Toriyama interview, "Pilaf" is twice translated with a direct romanization ("Pirafu"), Piccolo-Daimao (the Great Demon King) is called "the Lord of Darkness," and several other characters' names use non-standard spellings that are nonetheless recognizable. Luckily, these odd translations don't substantially affect my overall appreciation of the book; it may not be a perfect translation, but it's pretty close.

A few words of warning, however: If you've been reading the manga in English, you'll want to read up through volume 9 (or the chapters thereof) before you get this book. It isn't just for spoilers: having read the manga also helps you put the images into context both chronologically and in terms of the story. There's also the matter of a certain anthropomorphic reindeer being on the cover, as well, but you'll get to know him sooner or later. If you follow the version of One Piece aired on TV, you may be a little put off by the contents: yes, Sanji smokes, the crew drinks alcohol on occasion, and people bleed. Don't fault the series for this, though; that's how it was intended to be (even in the animated version), and besides, there are still plenty of images that feature pure light-hearted fantasy, without all that pesky "drama" to worry about. There's something for everyone, here.

I'm (pleasantly) surprised that Viz released this book when they did: Color Walk 1 was released in Japan when One Piece was nearing volume 20, but as of this writing, volume 9 has yet to come out in English, and the chapters it contains were only finished up in the November 2005 issue of Shonen Jump. But all the same, I'm appreciative that Viz went to the lengths it did to bring over such a high-quality version of such a wonderful little artbook. Now we'll all have to look forward to when Viz puts out Color Walk 2 in... 2008, or so.

In closing: If you like One Piece, buy this book. You won't be disappointed.

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The first comprehensive coverage of all facets of the Claisen rearrangement and its variants. As such, this book helps synthetic chemists to exploit the vast potential of this elegant C-C linking reaction, discusses a wealth of catalytic options, and gives those more theory-minded chemists a detailed insight into the mechanistic aspects of the Claisen rearrangement. An invaluable source of information and a ready reference for all organic and catalytic chemists, as well as those working with/on organometallics, and in industry.

Comparative Genomics: RECOMB 2006 International Workshop

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Comparative Genomics: RECOMB 2006 International Workshop

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th RECOMB Comparative Genomics Satellite Workshop, RECOMB-CG 2006, held in Montreal, Canada in September 2006.

The 17 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 initial submissions. The papers address a broad variety of aspects and components of the field of comparative genomics, ranging from new quantitative discoveries about genome structure and process to theorems on the complexity of computational problems inspired by genome comparison.

Comparative Genomics: RECOMB 2007, International Workshop, RECOMB-CG 2007, San Diego, CA, USA, September 16-18, 2007, Procceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th RECOMB Comparative Genomics Satellite Workshop, RECOMB-CG 2007, held in San Diego, CA, USA, in September 2007.

The 14 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 initial submissions. The papers address a broad variety of aspects and components of the field of comparative genomics, ranging from quantitative discoveries about genome structure to algorithms for comparative inference to theorems on the complexity of computational problems required for genome comparison.

Cytogenetic & Molecular Analysis of Chromosomal Rearrangements Associated With Neuropsychiatric Disorders

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Cytogenetic & Molecular Analysis of Chromosomal Rearrangements Associated With Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Dmitry Tentler
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The Cytogenetics of mammalian autosomal rearrangements (Progress and topics in cytogenetics)

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The Cytogenetics of mammalian autosomal rearrangements (Progress and topics in cytogenetics)

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Brace Yourself: A Book for Adults Who Wear Braces (& Children Who Have to Be Adult about It)
Bonita Eaton
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THE SECRET HISTORY OF AEON FLUX

Spy • Assassin • Seductress

Her instincts: honed for survival. Her psyche: primed for anarchy. Her body: sculpted for action. She's Aeon Flux, a lethal, leather-clad spy who cuts through a brutal swath of subterfuge through Bregna, a hi-tech society controlled by her nemesis, Trevor Goodchild. But Trevor's and Aeon's bond is deeper than that of assassin to tyrant, and the mystery that drives their twisted relationship has remained as impenetrable as Aeon's padlocked chastity belt -- until now.

THE HERODOTUS FILE

This explosive file of classified intelligence reveals Trevor Goodchild's chilling plan to consolidate power by erasing history -- and the hiring of mercenary agent, Aeon Flux, to transform his plan into an Orwellian reality. Crammed with transcripts, surveillance, and memos, the file explores the dark corridors of Aeon's mysterious life, bringing into question her ultimate allegiance. Is Aeon truly loyal to Trevor's vision of Bregna? Or is she stealthily subverting his plot from the inside out? This stunning file tells a story of intrigue and treachery, of domination and submission, of love and hate so perverse, it could only spring from the otherworld of Aeon Flux.

The television series, Aeon Flux, is a Colossal Pictures Production in association with MTV Networks.

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Perfect companion piece to the greatest series ever animated..........2007-03-16

Aside from presenting a more detailed view of life in the fueding nation-states Monica/Bregna, and providing additional insight into the complicated relationship between Aeon Flux and Trevor Goodchild, this book will teach you how to write effective inter-office emails and the dire importance of injecting creativity into professional presentations.

A better $2.50 you will never spend...

Good book, bad movie.......2007-01-09

It's unfortunate that the cover art was redone by MTV as a movie tie-in because this book has nothing to do with the movie of the same name. No offense to Charlize Theron, but the original Aeon is the topic of this book. As an insane Peter Chung fan, I had to have it but anyone interested in material resulting from this movie should probably pick up the recent Aeon Flux graphic novel instead if they liked the movie.

A good tie in to the animated series.......2005-10-15

In a weird way, this book actually made the Æon/Trevor Love-Hate relationship make more sense. While the animated series did present that Bregna and Monica were quite obviously once one, this book filled in the plot hole of what happened. Learning more of Æon's specifications was nice, though I could have done without some of the specification information on her victims. Oddly, this book makes the muddled AF time line actually make some sense. Especially if the episode regarding President Clavius immediately follows the Herodotus File.

Imagination in Overdrive.......2005-09-02

Graphic novel based on the MTV series. Intriguing pictural novel with incredible imagination. Graphics terrific, and plot good until the end, which seemed too abrupt. Always sexual undertones. Fascinating page turner, as almost every page is different in format. Supposed to read as if it were a file. The idea of rewriting history to suit the victor is certainly not a new one. The Civil War is perhaps one such example. The futuristic technology envisioned here is as good as the graphics that depict it. I came upon this cold, read it in 24 hours. Enjoyed it immensely.

Precious.......2002-11-12

There is never enough Aeon. Ever. I have the pvc statue, the 3 vhs set and the DVD. I've dressed as her for halloween 2 times and probably will again some day with improvied outfits. This is a must for any Flux fan, lots of cool pictures, it's a case file on her and gives a little insight into the story, but not too much.

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Everything you could possibly know about Verdi and his operas, from the brilliant and humorous author of Wagner Without Fear.

If you want to know why La traviata was actually a flop at its premiere in 1853, it's in here. If you want to know why claiming to have heard Bjorling's Chicago performance of Il trovatore is the classic opera fan faux pas, it's in here. Even if you just want to know how to pronounce Aida, or what the plot of Rigoletto is all about, this is the place to look. From the composer's intense hatred of priests to synopses of the operas and a detailed discography of the best recordings to buy, it can all be found in Verdi with a Vengeance. William Berger has given another improbable performance, serving up a book as thorough as it is funny and as original as it is astute, an utterly indispensable guide for novice and expert alike.

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Bravo Berger for a Viva Verdi literary treat!.......2003-02-11

Viva Verdi! William Berger provides a useful guide to all of the Verdi operas from the obscure "Oberto" to the classic comedic masterpiece "Falstaff" which closed the operatic master's oeuvre.
Berger's book is similar to the treatment he earlier applied to Richard Wagner in his " Wagner Without Fear." This means:
a. Succinct but on target plot summaries of all Verdi's operas including the Verdi Requium.
b. Brief chapters on the staging of Verdi's operas; Verdi's works on CD and outstanding books on the Busseto genius for anyone wanting to know more about the King of Italian lyrical opera.
Berger's work is worthwhile reading for the operatic novice or the veteran opera fan who wants to brush up on the labyrinthal plot of "Il Trovotore" or explore how Verdi's music has been used as soundtrack for motion pictures.
Berger's book on Verdi is a treat for everyone enjoying opera who also relishes good writing done with wit, charm and panache! I eagerly await a similar guide on Puccini which I have learned is in the works from the pen of Berger! Highly recommended!

Bravo Berger and Viva Verdi!.......2003-02-08

This short guide to Verdi's life and works is in indispensable gem for anyone wanting to learn more about Italy's greatest operatic composer! Berger gives a succincly informative sketch of the complex composer's life. He adds chapters on Verdi books, CD'S, Videos, staging of Verdi operas and a helpful glossary of operatic terms.
The most helpful and longest part of the book deals with a brief synopsis of each opera in the Verdian canon from the obscure "Oberto" to the Master's final comic masterpiece "Falstaff." Berger lists the characters of each opera, makes witty comments on the big arias and scenes in each opera and also provides historical information on the production of each opera.
I had earlier read Berger's excellent "Wagner Without Fear" and was so impressed with his writing that I eagerly turned to Berger's guide to Verdi. I understand he is now working on a similar guide to the life and operas of Puccini which will be received by this reviewer with gratitude.
If you are a novice to operatic enjoyment or a seasoned Verdian
this work will be a delight. I highly recommend it for your consideration!

All of Verdi's operas discussed in this little book.......2002-04-02

Unlike another reviewer, what I really like about "Verdi with a Vengeance" is that it discusses ALL of Verdi's operas, even the early and/or less frequently performed operas. I especially like the "what to listen for" aspects, and also that it is informal and personal. I also like his discussion of different recordings and what he likes about them. I am a real Verdi-phile, and I love this little book. Only four stars because it's little and the discussions are brief. I could read a BIG book about Verdi.

A Vivid and Genial Guide to Genius.......2001-02-12

William Beger's "Verdi with a Vengeance" is a triumph of music writing: accessible, informed and passionate. For the newcomer to the breadth of works by the great composer, this guide is a godsend, as Mr. Berger lays out the history of each opera, the story behind its plot and, most important, what makes each one special. He doesn't preach, but his enthusiasm makes a reader -- and a potential listener -- hungry to hear and see the works he so vividly describes. Mr. Berger is a master of the telling detail: he lets you know what to look and listen for in particular arias, and how these moments affect the drama. "Verdi with a Vengeance" should also delight Verdi aficionados, since Mr. Berger is so familiar with all aspects of the composer's art, his research is so deep, that he reveals new aspects of the operas (and the Requiem). His prose is free of musicological jargon, though conversant with the language of music. Mr. Berger can describe economically the emotion music can convey, and he can give a sense of the intellect behind the notes. He is a writer of wit and nuance, masterfully evoking a mise-en-scene within an opera or limning the characteristics of hammy singers. This is a book both to be savored at length and dipped into for fresh insights before attending any performance of Verdi. It is a rare book that manages to be learned as well as breezy, humorous and deeply felt.

A good but not great book on Verdi.......2001-01-23

This book is similar in format to the author's "Wagner Without Fear". Like the Wagner book, it provides a lot of information in terms of biography, plot summary, musical overview, and selected recordings. Although a very good book, it is not quite up to the Wagner book in that it discusses many more operas (27 including the Requiem) than the Wagner book did (10) in roughly the same space. The plot summaries are still very good, though often there is not quite the same level of detail and (especially) commentary there was in the Wagner book. As a result, the book is more a (very good) set of plot summaries than its predecessors. In fairness to the author, this may be approrpriate is that Verdi is a generally more accessible composer who often needs less in the way of commentary to be a appreciated. It definitely is a good resource, though a reader interested in Verdi may find himself or herself going outside of the book more than they would if they were reading the Wagner book.

The Complete Operas of Verdi (A Da Capo Paperback)

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An indispensible source for the serious student of Verdi.
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The Complete Operas of Verdi (A Da Capo Paperback)
Charles Osborne
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An indispensible source for the serious student of Verdi........2001-03-30

I came to this site as the result of the last Texaco Metropolitan Opera broadcast. A listener had submitted a three-part question based on her study of Charles Osborne's Complete Operas of Verdi. She referred to it as a three volume work. I immediately became excited as the edition that I own is a single work. I therefore imagined that there was a new edition. It did occur to me, however, that as this listener is in England, she might just be in posession of a different version of the same book (which I now presume to be the case).

I have owned a copy of this work for over ten years. Having read the work from cover to cover several times, I cannot begin to guess how many times I have referred to individual chapters for reference. Mr. Osborne writes in a style which is easy to read for the Opera fanatic, as well as the scholar. The work contains chapters on each of Verdi's operas (including those which are relatively obscure in The United States). He gives background on the original sources as well as the contemporary historic events of the time.

I reccommend this book without reservation.

Translation into Dutch.......2001-03-09

This book is for me, being a Verdi fan ever since, that important that I am translating it from the English into Dutch language, in the first place for myself, and also to be able to give some more information to my fellowmembers of our amateur operasinging company.

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THE COMPLETE OPERAS OF VERDI
Charles G. Osborne
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Complete Operas of Verdi
Charles Osborne
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Complete Operas of Verdi an Interpretive

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Complete Operas of Verdi an Interpretive
Charles Osborne
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Complete Operas of Verdi: An Interpretive Study of the Librettos & Music & Their Relation to the Composer's Life

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Complete Operas of Verdi: An Interpretive Study of the Librettos & Music & Their Relation to the Composer's Life

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The Complete Verdi Libretti: In Four Volumes

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The Complete Verdi Libretti: In Four Volumes
Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi Operas: The Complete Vocal Scores

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The Complete Operas of Verdi
Charles Osborne
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Charles Osborne
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Good for NPCs, but most players won't care.......2007-01-10

I don't know what it is with White Wolf but they seem to be having a really hard time coming up with bloodlines that players will actually want to play as. This book is filled with interesting possibilities, but they are ultimately largely used solely by the storyteller to make colorful NPCs, as the majority of players don't really see much appealing in the chapters. My favorite bloodline out of this book is the "Players," where their disciplines are geared toward pretending to be something they aren't, which I find appealing from a player character standpoint. Otherwise, though, the book's use has been largely limited.

Bloodlines: The Legendary delivers the sort of fascinating Bloodlines one would expect Kindred to whisper about in the dark........2006-11-27

Bloodlines: The Legendary presents nine new Bloodlines for Vampire: the Requiem, all focused around the theme of "legendary." Think more in terms of urban legends than epic Bloodlines and you're on the right track. The Bloodlines here are creepy and odd, the sort of Bloodlines vampires whisper about and give a wide berth. Stories of their odd powers and often horrific origins precede them and, in many cases, make it difficult for the Bloodline to interact with Kindred society.

Most of these Bloodlines are, however, very playable which is a strong mark in favor of this product. Additionally, their histories and the bits of fiction and rumor associated with them are all very well done. While it is a small number of Bloodlines, each one is given enough attention that they feel very cohesive and escape some of the vagueness often found in other Vampire products.

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They say this one is improved?.......2006-10-10

Well I had initially bought this book in the hopes that it was on the same level as Bloodlines the Hidden, but this book fell short of what my hopes were. There were only a few intresting bloodlines that really stood out to me that I think I'll use in my chronicles. However to start with, the opening story that was put into this book was lacking and wasn't really that good, in fact after reading it I went back and reread another one of the better ones in the books (that being the Lancea Sanctum and Bloodlines:The Hidden). The only Bloodlines that really stood out to me are The Children OF Judas, a group of Deava who were born out of Suicide, The Galloi, a group of horrificly beautiful Nosferatu, The Macellarius, A group of Gluttonous Ventrue who weigh 300+ pounds and can eat human, werewolf, vampire or any other flesh, And Finally the PLayers, a bunch of Mekhet who get off on being the stereotypical vampires (they have the nicknames of: Wannabes, Posers, and other less printable names. And there character concepts made me laugh!. The other down side was the lack of Gangrel and Nosferatu bloodlines (it seems as though those are few and far between anyway) If however you really need to add more bloodlines, then Buy Bloodlines:The Hidden, thats the better book. However if you TRULY need this book, at least buy it used to save you some heartache and wallet ache out of the dissappointment you'll receive.

Some people might like it.......2006-04-14

I love to make wacky, "out there" characters, and I was hoping that, with bloodlines: hidden being mostly unimaginative templates, I had high hopes for the Legendary. And I was disappointed. I know that many complained about the brevity of the Bloodlines listed in Hidden, and that Legendary was trying to overcome that. However, when most of the fewer bloodlines in this book, less than in hidden, are ridiculous and just plain gross, and not the good kind of gross either. I think my biggest disappointment was the lack of Tremere, which I was hoping would be in this book. There ARE a few exceptions, that are better than even those in (the good ones) in hidden, but overall, it was a disappointment. For those who want more story about a bloodline, this book doesn't disappoint.

White Wolf Does It Again.......2006-01-25

What can I say, when I reviewed Bloodlines: The Hidden I said that if Legendary was even half as good as it, I would be pleased. Well, this book blows The Hidden out of the water, completely. The descriptions to the new bloodlines are more in depth, even more elequent, and extremely informative. The added Disciplines are a major plus, and even the illustrations are remarkable. The introduction does state that the bloodlines are "legendary" due to certain stories, not because they maybe over powerful (although a couple of them are extremely powerful). The "legends" that come with the bloodlines are in depth and descriptive, and they truly do make the bloodlines what the book titles them as. This book is a must have for anyone who runs a World of Darkness game. And those players who wanna sneak something unique into the game, this is what you need. The introduction also leaves it up for yet even more Bloodlines books which is some what disappointing and exciting. Again, I reiterate what I have said before, White Wolf knows how to market well, and yes, with these two books, I would buy everyone that comes out after them.

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