Frank King (1883-1969) is best known for his long-running comic strip Gasoline Alley. Characters from the strip, Nina Clock and Skeezix Wallet, are featured in this illustrated novel.

First published in 1998. The Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography compares the uses of iconographic themes from mythology, the Bible and other sacred texts, literature, and popular culture in works of art through various periods, cultures, and genres. Art historians now tend to study narrative themes depicted in works of art in relation to such subjects as gender and sexuality, politics and power, ownership and possession, ceremony and ritual, legitimacy and authority. The Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography reflects these new approaches by ordering the themes of various iconographic sources in particular biblical, mythological, and literary texts according to these new emphases.Each handsomely illustrated entry discusses the major relevant iconographic narratives and the historical background of each theme. A list of selected works of art that accompanies each essay guides the reader to examples in art that depict the theme under discussion. Each essay includes a list of suggested reading that provides further sources of information about the themes. A general bibliography of reference books is listed separately and can be used in association with all the essays. With 119 entries written by 42 experts, the Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography is an important reference work for art historians, students of art history, artists, and the general reader.

This is an encyclopedic reference work to 1,802 radio programs broadcast from the years 1924 through 1984. Entries include casts, character relationships, plots and storylines, announcers, musicians, producers, hosts, starting and ending dates of the programs, networks, running times, production information and, when appropriate, information on the radio show's adaptation to television. Many hundreds of program openings and closings are included.

Insights into the aesthetics of one of popular culture's favorite art forms

Includes Part 1, Books, Group 1, Nos. 1-12 (1940-1943)

In Roy J. Snell's novel 'Sparky Ames of the Ferry Command', readers are transported to the thrilling world of aviation during World War II. The book follows the adventures of Sparky Ames as he joins the Ferry Command, a group of pilots responsible for delivering aircraft to the front lines. Snell's writing style is engaging and informative, painting a vivid picture of the dangers and challenges faced by these brave pilots. The novel is a blend of action, suspense, and historical accuracy, making it a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history or wartime literature. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, 'Sparky Ames of the Ferry Command' is a captivating and well-researched novel that offers a unique perspective on a lesser-known aspect of World War II. Roy J. Snell's passion for aviation and storytelling shines through in this compelling book.