A critical exploration of one of the most exciting, original and influential figures to emerge in contemporary film, "Guillermo del Toro: Film as Alchemic Art"is a major contribution to the analysis of Guillermo del Toro's cinematic output. It offers an in-depth discussion of del Toro's oeuvre and investigates key ideas, recurrent motifs and subtle links between his movies. The book explores the sources that del Toro draws upon and transforms in the creation of his rich and complex body of work. These include the literary, artistic and cinematic influences on films such as "Pan's Labyrinth," "The Devil's Backbone," "Cronos "and "Mimic, "and the director's engagement with comic book culture in his two "Hellboy" films, "Blade II" and "Pacific Rim." As well as offering extensive close textual analysis, the authors also consider del Toro's considerable impact on wider popular culture, including a discussion of his role as producer, ambassador for 'geek' culture and figurehead in new international cinema.

"Am I with the right person?," "Are we ready to call it quits?," "Do I want a divorce?" As you reflect on the love you once had/felt, you may begin to want that feeling with someone else or you just may want to get away from all the arguing. This is when relationships break down. It can be fixed, it can be better with your mate. Just learn. The key to succeeding in a relationship is not finding the right person; it's learning to Love the One You Found.

The boys are back! It's 1970 Detroit: Tucker Knox and Willie Hoyt are still cruising Woodward Ave. in the GTO and Duster 340 - but their evil nemesis is back! Kent Rager has a new Mustang Boss 429 and a new sidekick with a Challenger R/T. Together, they're hell-bent on winning back the crown as the fastest ride on Woodward.

"Am I with the right person?," "Are we ready to call it quits?," "Do I want a divorce?" As you reflect on the love you once had/felt, you may begin to want that feeling with someone else or you just may want to get away from all the arguing. This is when relationships break down. It can be fixed, it can be better with your mate. Just learn. The key to succeeding in a relationship is not finding the right person; it's learning to Love the One You Found.

A critical exploration of one of the most exciting, original and influential figures to emerge in contemporary film, Guillermo del Toro: Film as Alchemic Art is a major contribution to the analysis of Guillermo del Toro's cinematic output. It offers an in-depth discussion of del Toro's oeuvre and investigates key ideas, recurrent motifs and subtle links between his movies. The book explores the sources that del Toro draws upon and transforms in the creation of his rich and complex body of work. These include the literary, artistic and cinematic influences on films such as Pan's Labyrinth, The Devil's Backbone, Cronos and Mimic, and the director's engagement with comic book culture in his two Hellboy films, Blade II and Pacific Rim. As well as offering extensive close textual analysis, the authors also consider del Toro's considerable impact on wider popular culture, including a discussion of his role as producer, ambassador for 'geek' culture and figurehead in new international cinema.

Tucker Knox has already seen the worst that life can offer as he heads home to Michigan after a tour in Vietnam, but there's a new kind of war raging on the streets around Detroit in 1970. Tucker soon discovers a whole new subculture of street racing in the flashy, high-horsepowered machines that "make the scene" on and around the legendary Woodward Avenue. From Detroit's, 8-Mile to the Pontiac Loop, along Gratiot Avenue and along I-75 and its side strips, the throngs of 60s and 70s musclecars square-off for nightly duels. With the threat of a dismal life on a Detroit assembly line looming, Tucker must reach for street racing glory and only Kent Rager and his nasty 429 Boss Mustang stand in his way. If you long for the days when gas was twenty-five cents per gallon and cars possessed as much character as they did horsepower, let Woodward Avenue take you back in time!