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The Lady from the Black Lagoon

Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick

By: Mallory O'Meara

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The Lady from the Black Lagoon

Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick

By: Mallory O'Meara

This acclaimed biography shines a light on a trailblazing woman who created a classic movie monster—and the author’s quest to rescue her from obscurity. As a teenager, Mallory O’Meara was thrilled to discover that one of her favorite movies, Creature from the Black Lagoon, featured a monster designed by a woman, Milicent Patrick. But while Patrick should have been hailed as a pioneer in the genre, there was little information available about her. As O’Meara discovered, Patrick’s contribution had been claimed by a jealous male colleague and her career had been cut short. No one even knew if she was still alive. As a young woman working in the horror film industry, O’Meara set out to right the wrong, and in the process discovered the full, fascinating story of an ambitious, artistic woman ahead of her time. Patrick’s contribution to special effects proved to be just the latest chapter in a remarkable, unconventional life, from her youth growing up in the shadow of Hearst Castle, to her career as one of Disney’s first female animators. And at last, O’Meara discovered what really had happened to Patrick after The Creature’s success, and where she went. A true-life detective story and a celebration of a forgotten feminist trailblazer, Mallory O’Meara’s The Lady from the Black Lagoon establishes Patrick in her rightful place in film history while calling out a Hollywood culture where little has changed since. A Hugo and Locus Award Finalist A Thrillist Best Book of the Year One of Booklist’s 10 Best Art Books of the Year

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367

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Harlequin

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1488098743

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9781488098741

Black Sun, Silver Moon

By: Tomo Maeda,Christine Schilling,Mallory Reaves

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Black Sun, Silver Moon

By: Tomo Maeda,Christine Schilling,Mallory Reaves

Shikimi and Grey's past is revealed, and Taki is more determined than ever to save Shikimi.

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188

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Go Comi

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1933617357

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9781933617350

Black Cat Weekly #23

By: Cynthia Ward,Michael Allan Mallory,Laird Long,Richard Wilson,Lester del Rey,Allan Danzig,Frank Kane,Hulbert Footner,James H. Beard

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Black Cat Weekly #23

By: Cynthia Ward,Michael Allan Mallory,Laird Long,Richard Wilson,Lester del Rey,Allan Danzig,Frank Kane,Hulbert Footner,James H. Beard

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #23. Lots of good stuff this time—highlighted by a novel from Golden Age mystery author Rufus King, Duenna for a Murder. Plus a few novellas, and lots of great short stories, a solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles, and great selections from Michael Bracken (Laird Long’s “Taken for a Ride”—which qualifies as both a mysery and a fantasy story) and Barb Goffman (Michael Allan Mallory’s “Random Harvest”). On the science fiction side, the Cynthia Ward Presents story is missing this week, but that’s only because we have a fantastic alternate-history story from Cynthia herself! Check out her “On Stony Ground.” Plus an epic disaster story from Allan Danzig, a fantasy from Unknown by Lester del Rey and James H. Beard, a space-based tale by Richard Wilson, and a miniature military SF story from Larry Tritten. Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Soul Searching,” by Laird Long [short story] “A Fine Kettle of Fish,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Dead Wrong,” by Frank Kane [short story] “Taken for a Ride,” by Hulbert Footner [short novel] “Random Harvest,” by Michael Allan Mallory [Barb Goffman Presents short story] Duenna to a Murder, by Rufus King [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “On Stony Ground,” by Cynthia Ward [short story] “Corrigan’s Homunculi,” by Larry Tritten [short story] “Carillon of Skulls,” by Lester del Rey and James H. Beard [short story] “Abel Baker Camel,” by Richard Wilson [short story] “The Great Nebraska Sea,” by Allan Danzig [short story]

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492

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Wildside Press LLC

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1479472018

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9781479472017

The Earl of Her Dreams

By: Anne Mallory

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The Earl of Her Dreams

By: Anne Mallory

Facing the choice of flight or a wedding she cannot abide, Kate Simon has chosen to flee. Disguised as a boy, she takes refuge in a roadside inn, and finds herself rooming with intensely secretive Christian Black. Kate is breathless in the presence of this handsome, mysterious rogue whose piercing gaze seems to strip her naked. But neither suspects that a savage storm and a murder will draw them closer together still. But not the passion in their hearts Christian dares not let anyone learn of his haunted past—or that he is, in truth, the Earl of Canley—especially not a slip of a girl whose masculine attire cannot disguise the exquisite female form beneath. But now that destiny and a dastardly crime have united them, Christian can no longer contain his desire to taste the nectar of Kate's sweet kiss. Danger certainly abounds, but the gravest peril might be resisting a once-in-a-lifetime passion that can heal all wounds.

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382

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Harper Collins

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0061741442

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9780061741449

Defy the Sun

By: Mallory Dorn Hart

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Defy the Sun

By: Mallory Dorn Hart

Beautiful widow Julie de Lisle Croixverte was returning to France to try to forget her cruel marriage. Nicholas de Courcillon was a noble adventurer, loyal only to the King. He had possessed many hearts but never lost his own--until Julie captured his passions--and his soul!

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564

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0671674064

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9780671674069

Off Limits

By: Mallory Rush

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Off Limits

By: Mallory Rush

This two-in-one volume contains two emotional tales of seductive fantasy about two women exploring their deepest desires of the heart. Includes "Love Game" and "Love Play.

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596

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Harlequin Books

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037383635X

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9780373836352

Beloved Knight

By: Mallory Burgess

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Beloved Knight

By: Mallory Burgess

He was a French-born warrior-knight, forced by papal decree into a life of cruel exile. She was a convent-raised English beauty, desperate to escape an arranged marriage. Set in 14th-century England and Scotland, Beloved Knight is a sweeping historical about two unlikely lovers who risk their lives for passion.

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452

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Zebra Books

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0821743244

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9780821743249

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The Lady from the Black Lagoon

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Black Cat Weekly #23

Black Cat Weekly #23

The Earl of Her Dreams

The Earl of Her Dreams

Defy the Sun

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Off Limits

Off Limits

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