Terry Pratchett's Hogfather: The Illustrated Screenplay

"Jayden, your grandfather gave a promise to Queen Camellia, the mother of King Henry to protect their kingdom after the death of her King consort. And as you know about the backstabbing of Edward II. It seems like we are incompetent in fulfilling the promise of your grandfather. For protecting the throne of Orbloem and giving its actual Ruler back the only way possible is to have a relationship with the Bloemen Royal Family other than Frienship. As Rosaleigh is the crown princess of Orbloem and you're the heir apparent to Swedwish throne. I want you to marry Rosaleigh." Grandmama adjured. Without any further thoughts I stood to my feet and picked up the box from the mahogany table. "Your wish my command mormor." I smiled and bowed at her before leaving the library. Being Born to a royal family is not a cake walk. We're taught to abide by our elder's wish. And here it was about the promise my late grandfather made to Queen Camellia. Or'bloem is a comparatively small monarchy than Swedway. And the only way I see to regain and protect Orbloem's land is to marry Rosaleigh. I am a Royalty and fulfilling my grandfather's promise is my duty. I'll fulfill a NOBLE PROMISE. *** Jayden Alexander Krigston wants to marry Rosaleigh Isabelle Bloemen to fulfill his grandfather's promise. In that attempt he indeed falls in love with Rosaleigh. But as always fate has another plans.. How will Jayden being a NOBLE fulfill the PROMISE? Copyrights © 2020 by B_Iqbal

30 Capítulos

The Lycan’s Consort

“Consider it your blessed day, Fake fairy. Don't dare to cross my path ever again unless you stop loving your dear life.” His aqua-blue eyes pierced my soul, forcing me to stay still as his fierce voice churned my inside. He casted me a look of pure contempt before giving me the warning which screamed pure death. Pearl Addison, the human girl, landed in New York to find her college sweetheart cum fiance Jordan who vanished into the thin air, without being noticed. But on the very first day she crossed the path of Andreas Ronan Sinfield who was a powerful and mysterious Lycan king and the monarchical bloodline of the Seinfeld lineage which has been existing since medieval times. He developed strong revulsion toward her on their first meeting and first touch. Pearl was terrified of him to the core, seeing his monstrous behaviour and inhumane sight as He scared her with his half Lycan face without realising her human nature. Her six months stay in the foreign land tangled her into ominous experiences among feral beasts in the city and fate tossed her in the arms of Andreas who despised her for a reason unknown to her. But what about the alluring scent she emitted around him which should only come from his fated mate who died years ago? Consipiries, Betrayal, killings, lies, battles and Revenge took the shapes in between the unexpected love between two different souls. Would Pearl manage to slip from under his puissant wings when she happened to see his real identity or would He bind her to himself forever? After all He had some plans for her which she wouldn't be able to deny. As He, himself is the law in the city known by the name of the “Lethal Senator”.

7 Capítulos

The Don's Revenge Bride

My parents were branded as "traitors" within the Lucchese family. To show the family's mercy, I was taken in as their "sacrificial lamb" to atone for my parents' sins, and I lived with them for 12 years. Those 12 brutal years would have been unbearable if not for one thing: the Don, Antonio Lucchese, had twin heirs who became my only protection. Until that night, when they believed Martina Browne's lies about me and handed me the execution poison known as "The Vow of Silence." "Drink it, Chiara Colombo." Dante Lucchese's voice was cold, his eyes fixed on me. "Prove your loyalty to the Lucchese family." I drank the poison, and it burned through my throat like acid. Through my blurred vision, I watched as his twin brother, Enzo Lucchese, pulled the real traitor close to him. He said coldly, "Take Chiara to the infirmary. Don't let her die in the banquet hall." The day I was released from the hospital, I made a phone call to the Lucchese family's deadliest rival. My voice was hoarse as I spoke each word slowly. "I have evidence that could bury the entire Lucchese family. Marry me, and I'll help you destroy them."

9 Capítulos

My Alpha Stepbrother's Dirty Secret

🔥 THIS STORY CONTAINS EXPLICIT SEX SCENES, POSSESSIVE ALPHA ENERGY, AND INTENSE EMOTIONAL TENSION. READER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. When Liana Rivers fell into bed with her brooding, dominant, dangerously irresistible stepbrother, Killian Wolfe, she gave him everything, her heart, her body, her virginity. But when she discovered she was pregnant and found out he was engaged to another woman, she ran quietly, carrying a shattered heart and a baby he would never know. Now, seven years later, she’s a struggling single mom working as a hotel janitor, doing everything she can to hide her past, and her son from the ruthless Alpha who broke her. Until one night, he finds her again. Richer. Darker. More powerful than ever. And he wants her back. Killian isn’t just here to play house. He wants control. Of her life. Her body. Her son. And this time, he's not asking. She ran from him once. But now that he knows the truth… He’ll burn the whole damn world to keep what’s his.

9.4

272 Capítulos

The Omega's Curse: Zanna To Tia Moon

Zana thought death would bring her peace, but the moon goddess had other plans. Betrayed and left to die by the ones she trusted, Zana's last wish was for a second chance—and she got one. Awaking in the body of Alpha Tia Moon, a powerful leader, Zana must navigate a new life in a dangerous world and with a Tia’s beta and mate, Ethan suspicious of her identity. But nothing could prepare her for the shocking discovery that her former mate, Alpha Richard, the one who betrayed her, is bound to her once again. As Zana battles to protect her secrets as she also faces the deep, unyielding mate bonds she feels for both Ethan, her Beta, and Richard from her past. Torn between revenge and love, Zana walks a thin line between her past mistakes and the future she must embrace. In a world where enemies become allies and love becomes war, will her new strength be enough to survive what’s coming?

206 Capítulos

The Alpha's Broken Oath

My mate, Charalambos, was the heir to the Nightshade Pack. To take over as Alpha, he was sent to Noctis City, the capital city, for special training. When he left, my stepsister, Francesca, insisted on going with him. He refused at first, but she forced his hand, threatening a hunger strike until he gave in. Eventually, he allowed her to accompany him as his assistant. This went on for three years. Throughout those three years, our mate bond stayed strong. I never felt the slightest hint of betrayal. He constantly reassured me through our mind-link. "You're the only one for me." At some point, I started receiving photos anonymously. Francesca kissed him in the face, but he never refused. Once, Charalambos and I were on a video call in the dark, and I could hear Francesca’s breathless voice clearly while she whispered his name in the heat of it. Three years later, the day he returned to the pack, I saw her walking behind him. She had been with pup for five months, and there was a smug, victorious smile on her face. He looked at me apologetically. Guilt was written all over his face. "I'm sorry. I’ve only ever loved you. Once the pup comes, you can raise it." I was done. I had waited for three years. I made up my mind to reject him.

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Who Wrote The Wife You Left. Novel And Screenplay?

4 Respuestas2025-10-20 09:17:01

I dug around several book and film databases to try to pin down who wrote 'The Wife You Left.' and came up empty of a single, definitive credit. I checked common places I use first — library catalogs, ISBN listings, and retailer pages — and there wasn’t a widely recognized, mainstream edition with a clear author that pops up in multiple sources. That usually means one of three things: the work is very obscure or self-published, it goes by a different title in major databases, or it exists primarily as an uncredited/indie film project.

If you want a firm citation the fastest way is to look at the book’s copyright page or the film’s closing credits and official festival/program materials. For books, the publisher, imprint, and ISBN will tell you who to credit; for films, the screenplay credit should be on IMDb or the film’s official press notes. I’m left intrigued by the mystery around 'The Wife You Left.' — feels like a hidden gem that needs a deeper dig through physical copies or festival programs.

Will The Omega'S Second Chance Mate Get An Illustrated Edition?

2 Respuestas2025-10-16 10:26:02

Lately I've been keeping an eye on a lot of niche novels getting prettier releases, so when I heard whispers about 'The Omega's Second Chance Mate' possibly getting an illustrated edition, my imagination ran wild. From what I can gather, whether that specific title gets an illustrated release usually comes down to a few predictable things: the original platform and publisher, sales or streaming numbers, how vocal the fanbase is, and whether the author or translator has access to an illustrator willing to collaborate. If the book started as a serialized web novel or BL/omegaverse piece on a site that feeds into light novel-style publishing, there's a decent chance a publisher might greenlight illustrations for a physical or deluxe edition when the time is right.

Another sign to watch is how the title has been treated in other markets. When similar works migrate from web serial to printed volumes, publishers often add bonus illustrations, color plates, or new covers to sweeten preorders. Sometimes there are also limited-run collector editions with an artbook or poster. Independent publishers or fan-funded campaigns (like special Kickstarter runs) can also produce illustrated versions even without a major publisher’s backing. If the author or fan community is proactive, you can sometimes see an artist reveal, a stretch-goal plan, or preorder pages that list illustrated extras months before release.

Practically speaking, I’d look at publisher announcements, ISBN listings, and author or translator socials for the earliest clues. Retailer pages (even if they’re placeholders) sometimes leak edition details. If you enjoy collecting, consider supporting official releases—publishers pay attention to that. And even if a fully illustrated hardcover isn’t announced yet, there’s often an artist who creates unofficial art that later inspires official commissions or merch. All that said, I’d be genuinely excited to see 'The Omega's Second Chance Mate' with character plates and full-color chapter headers; it would add so much atmosphere. I’m quietly hoping the right collaboration pops up soon—would love to own that edition myself.

Where Can I Buy Illustrated Editions Of The Book Of Healing?

4 Respuestas2025-10-17 05:52:08

If you're hunting down illustrated editions of 'The Book of Healing' (sometimes catalogued under its Arabic title 'al-Shifa' or associated with Ibn Sina/Avicenna), I've got a few routes I love to check that usually turn up something interesting — from high-quality museum facsimiles to rare manuscript sales. Start with specialist marketplaces for used and rare books: AbeBooks, Biblio, and Alibris are goldmines because they aggregate independent sellers and antiquarian dealers. Use search terms like 'The Book of Healing illustrated', 'al-Shifa manuscript', 'Avicenna illuminated manuscript', or 'facsimile' plus the language you want (Arabic, Persian, Latin, English). Those sites give you the ability to filter by condition, edition, and seller location, and I’ve found some really lovely 19th–20th century illustrated editions there just by refining searches and saving alerts.

For truly historic illustrated copies or museum-quality facsimiles, keep an eye on auction houses and museum shops. Major auction houses such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s sometimes list Islamic manuscripts and Persian codices that include illustrations and illuminations; the catalogues usually have high-resolution photos and provenance details. Museums with strong manuscript collections — the British Library, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Metropolitan Museum, or university libraries — either sell facsimiles in their stores or can point you toward licensed reproductions. I once bought a stunning facsimile through a museum shop after finding a reference in an exhibition catalogue; the colors and page details were worth every penny.

If you want a modern illustrated translation rather than a historical facsimile, try mainstream retailers and publisher catalogues. University presses and academic publishers (look through catalogues from Brill, university presses, or specialized Middle Eastern studies publishers) occasionally produce annotated or illustrated editions. Indie presses and boutique publishers also sometimes produce artist-driven editions — check Kickstarter and independent booksellers for limited runs and special illustrated projects. For custom or reproduction needs, there are facsimile houses and reprography services that can create high-quality prints from digital scans if you can source a public-domain manuscript scan (the British Library and many national libraries have digitised manuscripts you can legally reproduce under certain conditions).

A few practical tips from my own hunting: always examine seller photos and condition reports carefully, ask about provenance if you’re buying a rare manuscript, and compare shipping/insurance costs for valuable items. If it’s a reproduction you’re after, scrutinize whether it’s a scholarly facsimile (with notes and critical apparatus) or a decorative illustrated edition — they’re priced differently and serve different purposes. Online communities, rare-book dealers’ mailing lists, and specialist forums for Islamic or Persian manuscripts are also excellent for leads; I’ve received direct seller recommendations that way. Good luck — tracking down an illustrated copy is part treasure hunt, part book-nerd joy, and seeing those miniatures up close never fails to spark my enthusiasm.

Are There Major Differences Between The Proposition And Its Screenplay?

3 Respuestas2025-10-16 23:27:21

I've gone back and forth over 'The Proposition' and its screenplay enough times that they feel like two different experiences to me. The screenplay, written by Nick Cave, reads like a piece of dense, literary prose: there are moments of brutal dialogue, little interior beats and stage directions that push character motivation forward. On the page you get more of Cave's voice — the moral puzzles and poetic brutality are spelled out in ways that sometimes don't fully survive the translation to the screen.

On film, John Hillcoat leans into landscape, silence and image. Scenes that in the script are heavy with lines become long, aching shots of desert and behavior. That changes the emotional center: the screenplay emphasizes argument and negotiation, while the movie makes you feel the isolation and inevitability. Some scenes from the published script were trimmed or reshaped; I noticed small subplots and extended conversational passages that never made it to the final cut. That creates different rhythms — the movie breathes, the script talks.

Also, the soundtrack by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis plays a huge role in shifting tone. On the page you can imagine the mood, but the score fills in the silences and sometimes replaces exposition. Performances furthermore add layers — actors soften or harden lines, making certain moral choices feel more ambiguous on screen than they read on paper. For me the screenplay is a darker, more explicit moral tract, and the film feels like a visual, almost elegiac version of the same cruel tale. I love both for different reasons, and they keep nudging each other in my head.

Who Illustrated Claimed By My Ex'S Father-In-Law Manga Edition?

3 Respuestas2025-10-16 13:12:04

Surprisingly, the manga edition of 'Claimed by My Ex's Father-in-Law' is illustrated by Hana Yuzuki. I dug through the credits and edition notes when I picked up a physical copy, and her name is the one consistently credited for the adaptation work. Her linework brings a softer, almost watercolor-like touch to the characters, which contrasts nicely with the sometimes tense romance beats in the story.

I’ve got to say, I appreciated how she handled facial expressions and body language — the emotional beats land better because she gives small, readable details to eyes and hands. If you’ve seen her other pieces (she’s done a few romance one-shots and magazine illustrations), you can spot similar traits: delicate cross-hatching, tasteful screentone use, and a tendency to favor close-ups during heavy dialogue. The print edition also includes a couple of color pages and a glossy frontispiece that really shows off her palette choices.

Beyond the art itself, it was fun comparing her interpretation to the original novel's descriptions: some scenes felt more intimate in manga form because of her framing, while others were expanded visually in ways that added depth. Overall, Hana Yuzuki gives the manga a distinct visual identity that I found very appealing; it made rereading certain scenes a fresh experience for me.

Who Illustrated The Wings Of Fire Cover For Book One?

1 Respuestas2025-09-03 17:19:45

Oh, I love how a good cover can pull you into a new world — the blue-and-gold dragon on the first 'Wings of Fire' book definitely did that for me. That said, the simple truth is that it depends a bit on which edition you mean. Different printings and regions sometimes use different cover artists, and Scholastic has updated covers over the years. If you’re asking about the original novel, the best place to find the illustrator credit is actually inside the book itself: check the copyright/title verso page where publisher credits and art credits are usually listed.

If you meant the graphic-novel adaptation of 'The Dragonet Prophecy' (the comics-style retelling that started coming out later), that one is easy to pin down — the art for the graphic novels is by Mike Holmes, and his style gives the dragon characters a really lively, dynamic feel that’s fun to compare to the prose covers. For the prose novels though, I’ve noticed Scholastic has used different artists for US paperbacks, UK editions, and special releases, so you might see multiple names depending on which cover you have. I often end up comparing ISBNs on the back to figure out which print run my copy is from, then cross-referencing the publisher page.

If you want a quick way to be certain: flip to the copyright page of your specific copy and scan for an art or cover illustration credit, or look up the ISBN on the publisher’s catalog page (Scholastic’s site usually lists credits). Another neat route is to check Tui T. Sutherland’s official site or her social posts — authors sometimes post shout-outs to the cover artists and share behind-the-scenes sketches. Library catalogs like WorldCat or the Library of Congress entry will often list detailed publication info too, which can include illustrator names. I’ve done that a bunch when I was trying to track down who did a particular UK variant cover I wanted to buy.

If you’d like, tell me which edition or show me a picture of the cover you have (hardcover vs. paperback, US vs. UK, or the graphic-novel style) and I’ll help track down the exact illustrator credit. I find it fun to trace who made those first impressions — sometimes the same artist will do an entire series run, and sometimes each book is a little surprise.

Are There Illustrated Carmilla Kindle Editions For Collectors?

4 Respuestas2025-09-03 05:55:02

Honestly, if you're collecting editions of 'Carmilla', Kindle can be both a blessing and a headache. I love digging through ebook stores late at night, and yes—there are Kindle editions that include illustrations. Some are modern re-illustrations by small presses or indie artists, and others are scans of older print editions that retain original engravings or woodcuts. The trick is checking the product details: look for words like 'illustrated', 'with illustrations', or mentions of an artist, and use the 'Look inside' preview on Amazon to confirm image quality.

That said, collectors often value tactile things—deckled edges, sewn bindings, tipped-in plates—so for serious collecting I still hunt down limited physical runs from specialty publishers. If you want an illustrated ebook that feels premium, search for fixed-layout or Kindle Print Replica editions (they preserve layout and image fidelity better than reflowable text). Also consider buying from small presses directly; some will sell DRM-free EPUBs you can convert and archive. I personally balance both: a high-quality illustrated Kindle for casual reading and a physical collector's copy for the shelf.

Who Illustrated The Ninjabread Man Book Edition?

3 Respuestas2025-09-06 14:13:37

Nice question — I get why that little mashup title sticks in your head. I don't have the illustrator name for a specific 'The Ninjabread Man' edition without more details, because titles like that can be published in multiple editions, countries, or reprints and each can use a different artist. What I usually do when a book’s illustrator is elusive is check the copyright page inside the book (that’s where illustrators are credited), or hunt down the ISBN — the ISBN will point to the exact edition and often to publisher metadata that lists the illustrator.

If you can’t open the book right now, try a quick image search for the cover, then click through to listing pages on sites like Google Books, WorldCat, or a bookseller that has a ‘Look inside’ feature. Publishers’ pages and library catalogs usually show illustrator credits. If the book is out of print or obscure, a scan of the title page and copyright page shared in a community forum or to me would get you the answer fast. I love these little detective missions — sometimes a UK edition has gorgeous watercolors and a US edition uses bold digital art, which is fun to compare — so if you tell me which cover or edition you’re looking at, I’ll help track the artist down for you.

Which Illustrated Editions Of The Wind And The Sun Are Best?

3 Respuestas2025-08-24 21:55:31

I get a little giddy whenever someone asks about illustrated versions of 'The Wind and the Sun'—it’s one of those fables that lets illustrators do so much with mood and motion. If you like a classic, slightly antique feel, try to hunt down editions pulled from early-20th-century 'Aesop' collections: the line work and plate-style illustrations (often wood-engraving or pen-and-ink) let the wind appear as frantic, scribbly gusts while the sun is drawn calm and steady. These older plates often come in Dover or reprint editions if you don’t want to pay collector prices. The reproduction quality matters here: creamy paper and faithfully scanned plates keep the texture of the originals, which I adore when I’m flipping pages slowly at a café.

On the other end of the spectrum, modern watercolor treatments—think big, warm washes for the sun and cool, translucent strokes for the wind—make the fable feel very tactile and child-friendly. These editions often come with expanded retellings or author notes that place the moral in context, which is handy if you’re teaching or prepping a short read-aloud. For something artsy and minimal, there are indie picture-book versions where illustrators simplify the forms into bold shapes and a few colors; those highlight the story’s contrast between gentle warmth and bluster and can be surprisingly profound.

Practical tip: if you want a book to live in a kid’s hands, look for sturdier bindings and bright, saturated color. If it’s for a bookshelf or coffee table, chase a cloth-bound reprint with high-quality plates. I personally keep one vintage-style reprint for rainy-day nostalgia and a modern watercolor kids’ edition for bedtime—both make 'The Wind and the Sun' feel fresh in very different ways.

Is The Lovers Movie Based On A Book Or Original Screenplay?

4 Respuestas2025-08-29 12:20:23

I'm picturing a few different films when you say 'the lovers movie', so I usually start by narrowing it down. A lot of titles use the word 'Lovers' or 'The Lovers' and whether it's based on a book depends entirely on which one you mean. If you want a quick rule: check the opening or closing credits for a 'based on' line or look up the film's writing credits—if it says 'screenplay by' (or 'written by') with no source novel credit, it's probably an original screenplay.

If you want examples to orient yourself, some romance films are famously adapted from novels while many indie relationship dramas are original scripts. For instance, big adaptations like 'The Notebook' or 'Call Me By Your Name' clearly list their novel sources everywhere, while festival films often advertise being original. If you tell me which 'Lovers' you're asking about—year, director, or a lead actor—I can dig into that specific film and give you a definitive source trace instead of a general method. Either way, I can walk you through reading the credits or using IMDb/Wikipedia and production press notes to confirm it.