| Why Did It Have to Be Snakes: From Science to the Supernatural, the Many Mysteries of Indiana Jones Contributor(s): Gresh, Lois H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470225564 ISBN-13: 9780470225561 Publisher: Trade Paper Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 Annotation: The perfect companion to the most anticipated movie of 2008 The release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in May 2008 will be the Hollywood event of the summer and the capstone of one of the most lucrative movie franchises ever. Why Did It Have to Be Snakes? is timed to make the most of Indy-mania. A must-have for fans, it is the only book to delve into the real-life history and legends, archaeology and anthropology, supernatural wonders, and occult mysteries at the heart of the series. Lois H. Gresh (Scottsville, NY) and Robert Weinberg (Oak Forest, IL) have written numerous books together, including The Science of Superheroes (978-0-471-46882-0), The Science of Supervillains (978-0-471-48205-5), and The Science of Stephen King (978-0-471-78247-6). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Social Science | Popular Culture - Science |
| Dewey: 791.457 |
| LCCN: 2007039346 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Could you really use a bullwhip to swing across a chasm? Or rip out a man's heart without killing him? At last, here is the book that finally answers the Indiana Jones-related questions that have troubled you for years. It tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about the history, culture, and science behind your favorite Indy scenes and settings. You'll find out the truth about the Thuggees and their deadly practices, ancient death traps, the Well of Souls, Kali worship in India, and much more. |