Böcker av M J Gallagher

Final Fantasy is one of the most iconic and beloved videogame series in the world. Since its inception, its titles have adopted names, themes and stories from across global mythology, including the beliefs of the Vikings. This book embarks on a detailed exploration of how Norse lore in particular influenced the writing and design of Final Fantasy VII - arguably the most critically acclaimed of the franchise - and its wider compilation.Why is Midgar the political centre of the Planet, and Nibelheim the home of Cloud Strife?How are the Odin Materia, the Rune Blade, and Vincent Valentine connected?What are the parallels between Ragnarök and the fall of the Shinra Corporation?These questions and many more will be examined and answered by award-winning community author M. J. Gallagher. Suitable for newcomers and enthusiasts alike. This work is presented as a tribute to the metaseries Compilation of Final Fantasy(R) VII. The author proposes that the speculative comparisons between Norse mythology and the Compilation of Final Fantasy(R) VII are unique, and use original thinking and analysis to interpret the inspirations, context, and content of the metaseries. The book has not been approved, licensed, or sponsored by any entity or person involved in creating or producing Final Fantasy(R), the videogames, films, or publications.

Your Voyage through Wishland will take you to the Four Corners of a wondrous land where adventure awaits!You will visit glorious gardens, dark valleys, outlying islands and deep forest. In each of thesetales you'll meet pirates & princesses, dragons, witches and thieves!The Jade-Green Heart takes place in a strange world of magic, where a princess finds herself lost on her quest for her destiny.The Witch's Willow brings you to a beautiful garden, but watch out! for it's the home of a jealous witch!Daughters of the Moon lands you to the Dark Valley where the keepers of light are almost overcome by the Lord of Darkness.Finally, in The Wish-Bird, you'll find yourself nearly shipwrecked on an island ruled by a dragon!Illustrated by the author.

Things are heating up this winter!In the prequel to Cindy Claus Saves Christmas, Mary Kringle, the sweetest girl at Holiday High, just found out that she's in the running to be crowned Queen of the WinterFest Ball!Well, Glacia the Ice Princess is having none of that! She intends that crown to be on her own frosty, royal head, and she'll stop at nothing to do it. Teaming up with the hapless Foreign Exchange Student from the Hinterland and the richest kid in school who has too much time on his hands, Glacia schemes to destroy Mary Kringle's reputation... as well as anyone else who gets in her way!Roles: 8 male, 7 female.Running time: 45 minutes.It's wacky! It's multicultural! It's super-fun!