Author: John Peyton Cooke
Publisher: Mysterious Press
ISBN: 9780446404549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Witness the modern era's first serial killer. Cleveland, 1935. The first bodies were found in a slum area. Both men had been hacked to pieces with a large knife. Over the next 3 years, there would be more victims--in six of the cases, the heads were never found. Eliot Ness is hot on the case of "The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run".
Torsos
Author: John Peyton Cooke
Publisher: Mysterious Press
ISBN: 9780446404549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Witness the modern era's first serial killer. Cleveland, 1935. The first bodies were found in a slum area. Both men had been hacked to pieces with a large knife. Over the next 3 years, there would be more victims--in six of the cases, the heads were never found. Eliot Ness is hot on the case of "The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run".
Publisher: Mysterious Press
ISBN: 9780446404549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Witness the modern era's first serial killer. Cleveland, 1935. The first bodies were found in a slum area. Both men had been hacked to pieces with a large knife. Over the next 3 years, there would be more victims--in six of the cases, the heads were never found. Eliot Ness is hot on the case of "The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run".
Torso
Author: Brian Michael Bendis
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1506730256
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The true story of the hunt for America's first serial killer! Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS teams up with Manhunter writer Marc Andreyko for this gripping true tale of Eliot Ness’ hunt for America's first serial killer: Cleveland's torso killer! Cleveland. 1935. Eliot Ness, fresh from his legendary Chicago triumph over Al Capone and associates, set his sights on Cleveland. He went on a crusade that matched, and sometimes even surpassed, his past accomplishments. But dismembered body parts started washing up in a concentrated area of Lake Erie Sound. Headless torsos that left no clues to their identity or reason for death. Eliot Ness and his colorful gang of The Unknowns chased this killer through the underbelly of Cleveland for years. As far as the public was concerned, he was never captured. But what really happened is even more shocking. This 1999 Eisner Award-winner for Comic Book Excellence is re-designed in this latest edition to the Dark Horse/Jinxworld library!
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1506730256
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The true story of the hunt for America's first serial killer! Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS teams up with Manhunter writer Marc Andreyko for this gripping true tale of Eliot Ness’ hunt for America's first serial killer: Cleveland's torso killer! Cleveland. 1935. Eliot Ness, fresh from his legendary Chicago triumph over Al Capone and associates, set his sights on Cleveland. He went on a crusade that matched, and sometimes even surpassed, his past accomplishments. But dismembered body parts started washing up in a concentrated area of Lake Erie Sound. Headless torsos that left no clues to their identity or reason for death. Eliot Ness and his colorful gang of The Unknowns chased this killer through the underbelly of Cleveland for years. As far as the public was concerned, he was never captured. But what really happened is even more shocking. This 1999 Eisner Award-winner for Comic Book Excellence is re-designed in this latest edition to the Dark Horse/Jinxworld library!
Our Torsos Align: Human x Monster Love (Omnibus)
Author: Ryo Sumiyoshi
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This manga collection of stories about beastly love is from the point of view of the devourers and the devoured. A woman's bird-like rescuer expresses his love in a language she doesn't understand. Mermaids bring luck, but drag you into the depths. An extraterrestrial angel with no limbs learns to feel. Enjoy these tales of monstrous and, at times, haunting romance in this beautifully illustrated collection that's sure to thrill.
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This manga collection of stories about beastly love is from the point of view of the devourers and the devoured. A woman's bird-like rescuer expresses his love in a language she doesn't understand. Mermaids bring luck, but drag you into the depths. An extraterrestrial angel with no limbs learns to feel. Enjoy these tales of monstrous and, at times, haunting romance in this beautifully illustrated collection that's sure to thrill.
Toros & Torsos
Author: Craig McDonald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Against the vivid backdrops of a killer hurricane that nearly destroyed the Florida Keys in 1935, the Spanish Civil War, post-war Hollywood and the first days of the Castro regime in Cuba, Hector Lassiter--legendary crime novelist--engages in a decades-long duel against a cabal of killer artists.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Against the vivid backdrops of a killer hurricane that nearly destroyed the Florida Keys in 1935, the Spanish Civil War, post-war Hollywood and the first days of the Castro regime in Cuba, Hector Lassiter--legendary crime novelist--engages in a decades-long duel against a cabal of killer artists.
The Torso
Author: Helene Tursten
Publisher: Soho Crime
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
"Part of a human torso washes up on a beach near Goteborg, Sweden. It is so mutilated that gender is only established by DNA testing. A similar crime, now several years old, remains unsolved in Denmark." "Detective Inspector Irene Huss, a wife and mother as well as a member of the Swedish Violent Crimes Unit, is called upon to liaise with the police in Copenhagen. There she finds a clue: a beautifully rendered sign for a gay sex shop which is very like the tattoo on the mutilated torso." "Then a third murder takes place, and a fourth, and these new victims are connected to Inspector Huss. She begins to fear that the killer is tracking her, targeting her acquaintances. There is a chilling suggestion that he - or she - is one of her colleagues."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Soho Crime
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
"Part of a human torso washes up on a beach near Goteborg, Sweden. It is so mutilated that gender is only established by DNA testing. A similar crime, now several years old, remains unsolved in Denmark." "Detective Inspector Irene Huss, a wife and mother as well as a member of the Swedish Violent Crimes Unit, is called upon to liaise with the police in Copenhagen. There she finds a clue: a beautifully rendered sign for a gay sex shop which is very like the tattoo on the mutilated torso." "Then a third murder takes place, and a fourth, and these new victims are connected to Inspector Huss. She begins to fear that the killer is tracking her, targeting her acquaintances. There is a chilling suggestion that he - or she - is one of her colleagues."--BOOK JACKET.
Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso
Author: Kali N. Gross
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190860014
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
The narrative of the discovery of a hacked up body outside of Philadelphia leads to a police investigation and trial of a woman and man, which sheds light on post-Reconstruction America, the history of African Americans, illicit sex, and domestic violence.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190860014
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
The narrative of the discovery of a hacked up body outside of Philadelphia leads to a police investigation and trial of a woman and man, which sheds light on post-Reconstruction America, the history of African Americans, illicit sex, and domestic violence.
The Torso Killer
Author: Ron Leith
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 9781558175181
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 9781558175181
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Anatomy
Author: Joseph Sheppard
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486129942
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this superb guidebook, a master of figure drawing shows readers in precise detail how to render human anatomy convincingly. Over 460 illustrations reveal the structure of the body.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486129942
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this superb guidebook, a master of figure drawing shows readers in precise detail how to render human anatomy convincingly. Over 460 illustrations reveal the structure of the body.
The Torso Murder
Author: Brian Vallée
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781552633403
Category : Murder
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A fresh and fascinating look at the Evelyn Dick murder trial in the late forties and the intriguing mystery of her disappearance after leaving prison in 1958. A lively, spine-tingling account of the case itself and Evelyn Dick's surprising new life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781552633403
Category : Murder
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A fresh and fascinating look at the Evelyn Dick murder trial in the late forties and the intriguing mystery of her disappearance after leaving prison in 1958. A lively, spine-tingling account of the case itself and Evelyn Dick's surprising new life.
FORCE: Drawing Human Anatomy
Author: Mike Mattesi
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1315295520
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The newest book in Michael Mattesi’s Force Drawing series takes movement to the next level. Force: Drawing Human Anatomy, explores the different facets of motion and the human body. As opposed to the memorization technique, Mattesi stresses the function of each body part and how gravity relative to different poses affects the aesthetics and form of muscle. The chapters are divided by the different parts of the body, thus allowing the reader to concentrate on mastery one body part at a time. Color coded images detail each muscle and their different angles. Special consideration is given to anatomy for animation, allowing the reader to create a character that is anatomically accurate in both stillness and motion. Key Features Detailed visual instruction includes colourful, step-by-step diagrams that allow you to easily follow the construction of an anatomically correct figure. Clearly organized and color coded per regions of the body's anatomy, a clarity of design for better reader understanding. Learn how anatomy is drawn and defined by the function of a pose. Visit the companion website for drawing demonstrations and further resources on anatomy.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1315295520
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The newest book in Michael Mattesi’s Force Drawing series takes movement to the next level. Force: Drawing Human Anatomy, explores the different facets of motion and the human body. As opposed to the memorization technique, Mattesi stresses the function of each body part and how gravity relative to different poses affects the aesthetics and form of muscle. The chapters are divided by the different parts of the body, thus allowing the reader to concentrate on mastery one body part at a time. Color coded images detail each muscle and their different angles. Special consideration is given to anatomy for animation, allowing the reader to create a character that is anatomically accurate in both stillness and motion. Key Features Detailed visual instruction includes colourful, step-by-step diagrams that allow you to easily follow the construction of an anatomically correct figure. Clearly organized and color coded per regions of the body's anatomy, a clarity of design for better reader understanding. Learn how anatomy is drawn and defined by the function of a pose. Visit the companion website for drawing demonstrations and further resources on anatomy.