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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Dark cabaret may be a simple description of the theme and mood of a Cabaret performance, but more recently has come to define a particular musical genre which draws on the aesthetics of the decadent, risque German Weimar-era cabarets, burlesque and Vaudeville shows with the stylings of post-1970s goth and punk music. The term was first used in the mid-'90s by Sam Rosenthal in a darkwave mail-order catalog from Projekt to describe the Rozz Williams and Gitane Demone CD Dream Home Heartache. Cabaret proper had long had associations with counter-culture and dealt with disturbing themes, as exemplified by The...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Dark Angel (Shevaun Haldane), originally Hell's Angel, is a fictional superheroine from the Marvel Comics imprint Marvel UK. She first appeared in Hell's Angel #1 (July 1992); the character and the comic book were both renamed to Dark Angel with issue #6 due to legal threats from the Hells Angels biker club. In the Middle Ages, the sorcerers who would become the Mys-Tech Board of Directors were granted immortality by the demon Mephisto in exchange for the continued sacrifice of mortal souls. One of these men, Ranaulph Haldane, had a daughter named Shevaun in the modern period. When Shevaun was 21 years old, Mephisto killed her father for betraying him. Shevaun then saw the Angel of Death arrive...
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Dark Kingdom is an organization of antagonists in the Sailor Moon metaseries. They are the primary villains of the first story arc in every version of the series, and are responsible for the destruction of the ancient Moon Kingdom. The kingdom came into being in the 20th century when the servants of those who had served the evil Queen Metalia millennia before (in the battle against the civilization on the Moon) were reawakened. (However, in the English dub, the word "reborn" is used rather than "reincarnation" — it is implied that Queen Beryl and her cohorts were active the whole time even if they did not...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Darkhold, also known as The Book of Sins, is a fictional book (a grimoire) in the Marvel Comics universe. The Darkhold was co-created by Gerry Conway and Mike Ploog. The Darkhold was first mentioned in Marvel Spotlight #3 (May 1972) but first shown in Marvel Spotlight #4 (June 1972). The book has subsequently appeared in Werewolf by Night #1 (September 1972) and Marvel Chillers #3 (February 1976). The series Darkhold: Pages from the Book of Sins ran 16 issues, from October 1992–January 1994. The Darkhold received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 #2. Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Darkhawk (Christopher Powell) is a fictional comic book superhero who first appeared in his own self- titled series, Darkhawk #1 (March 1991). He was created by writer and then Marvel editor-in-chief Tom DeFalco, and artist Mike Manley. Darkhawk appeared in a self-titled monthly series for 50 issues that was published by Marvel Comics from March 1991 to March 1995, and included two standalone annuals. Although created by DeFalco, most issues of the series (including the very first) credit Danny Fingeroth as writer. After his own series ended, Darkhawk co- starred or cameoed in other titles over the following years, such as New Warriors, Avengers/JLA, and Iron Man, eventually resurfacing more...
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A darkroom is a room that can be made completely dark to allow the processing of light sensitive photographic materials, including photographic film and photographic paper. Darkrooms have been created and used since the inception of photography in the early 1800s. Darkrooms have many various manifestations, from the elaborate space used by Ansel Adams to a retooled ambulance wagon used by Timothy H. O'Sullivan. From the initial development to the creation of prints, the darkroom process allows complete control over the medium. Due to the popularity of color photography and complexity of processing colour film (see C-41 process) and printing color photographs and also to the rise, first of Polaroid technology and later digital...
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. This article includes a list of characters from the animated series Darkwing Duck. Darkwing Duck (voiced by Jim Cummings) - Drake Mallard, average citizen by day and St. Canard's resident superhero by night. He serves as the titular protagonist of the series. Note: a drake is a male mallard, a duck with a green head and black wings, however the characters in this series are solid white. Gosalyn Mallard (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh) - Drake "Darkwing Duck" Mallard's 9-year-old adopted daughter. Occasional crime fighter as the "Crimson Quackette" and later the "Quiverwing Quack". Previously had the surname...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Darla Baker of Salem, Oregon and graduate of South Salem High School, is an American model. After visiting Mode Models, she was signed with the agency and made her debut soon after in the 2005 Nolita Campaign and 2006 Express clothing campaign. Darla was one of the few models chosen by Chanel couture fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, modeling their clothing in the opening of the new Chanel Hong Kong resort. She has walked for over 100 high fashion and couture designers such as Zac Posen, Anna Sui, and many more. Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга печатается по технологии принт-он-деманд после...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Darren Aronofsky (born February 12, 1969) is a Jewish- American film director, screenwriter and film producer. He is the third American filmmaker to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Aronofsky was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Abraham and Charlotte Aronofsky, both school teachers. His father taught science and was a dean at Bushwick High School. His mother is a retired public school teacher. He graduated from Edward R. Murrow High School. He was selected to attend Camp Rising Sun, the Louis August Jonas Foundation's international summer scholarship program. He was trained as a research biologist with The School for Field Studies on a ranch in Kenya and Prince William...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Darth Bane is a fictional character in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. He is first mentioned in the novelization of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and is thereafter consistently referenced in Expanded Universe material. He is a major character in the Jedi vs. Sith comic book series, and the protagonist of the novels Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, Darth Bane: Rule of Two and Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil. Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга печатается по технологии принт-он-деманд после получения заказа.
ISBN: 978-6-1316-4849-6
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Darth Vader is the central antagonist in George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy and his final prequel, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. In the original Star Wars trilogy, Vader is embodied by David Prowse, though Sebastian Shaw makes a brief cameo as the unmasked Vader in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Vader is played by Hayden Christensen. In the original trilogy and Episode III, James Earl Jones provides Vader's voice when he is masked, although Jones was uncredited for this role. Vader is one of the most iconic villains in film history. The American Film Institute listed him as the third greatest movie villain in cinema history on "AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes and...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Daruma doll (daruma), also known as a Dharma doll, is a hollow, round, Japanese doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Dharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist. Though considered an omocha, meaning toy, Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement. The doll has also been commercialized by many Buddhist temples to use alongside goal setting. Most accounts agree that Bodhidharma was a monk from...
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Kunstwerke sind heutzutage nicht nur Kulturguter sondern gelten gleichzeitig zu einem Wirtschaftsgut, indem sie sich zu einem Investitionsmittel verwandelt haben. Immer mehr Kunsthandler, Galerien und Versteigerungshauser erkennen den Wert der Kunstwerke. Der Kunsthandel entwickelt sich enorm, was sich durch eine Vielzahl von Ausstellungen und Versteigerungen zeigen lasst. Der Erlass der Folgerechtsrichtlinie im Jahre 2001 hat auf einer internationalen Ebene sowohl Fur- als auch Gegenstimmen hervorgerufen. Welche sind die Auswirkungen der Folgerechtsrichtlinie? Wie wird das Problem gehandhabt, dass in Landern, wie z.B. Grossbritannien oder den USA das Folgerecht nicht geregelt wird? Entfallt im Falle der - im Rahmen der Vertragsfreiheit...
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Was macht ein Bild zum Bild? Zeichnet es sich durch eine spezifische stoffliche QualitA¤t aus oder ist es erst der Rahmen, der es vom A»DehorsA« abgrenzt und als Bild prA¤sentiert? Findet die wahre Bildmache nicht erst in unseren KA¶pfen statt, indem wir einen Bezug wie auch eine Differenz zwischen Bild und Wirklichkeit erkennen? Astrid KA¶hler befasst sich mit den unterschiedlichen Facetten und Funktionen eines Kunstgriffs, der par excellence mit dem Bildbegriff spielt und ihn herausfordert: dem Bild im Bild. Indem es auf Bildebene einen zweiten Rahmen und somit eine weitere Bildebene setzt, steht ihm ein besonderes Mittel zur VerfA 1/4 gung, um die Differenz zur Wirklichkeit zu potenzieren oder zu hinterfragen. Im Fokus der...
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In den 90er Jahren kam es zu einer nahezu flachendeckenden Ansiedlung von Biennalen. Ausgehend von diesem Phanomen untersucht Regine Muller-Waldeck die Teilhabe von Kunstlerinnen und Kunstlern mit verschiedenen kulturellen Hintergrunden an internationalen Grossausstellungen. Wie treten sie auf dem weltweiten Kunstmarkt in Erscheinung? Welche Handlungsansatze verfolgen sie und welche Rolle spielt dabei die Thematisierung ihrer Herkunft? Regine Muller-Waldeck umreisst die verschiedenen Blickachsen und zeigt das Geflecht institutioneller Unterstutzung, Markt und medialer Prasenz um internationale Grossausstellungen wie Biennalen auf. Dabei untersucht sie die Funktion des "Fremden" und die Notwendigkeit des Fortbestehens dieses...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Dash Snow (July 27, 1981 - July 13, 2009) was an American artist. A son of Taya Thurman and her former husband, Christopher Snow, born Dashiel A. Snow, the artist was also a great-grandson of the founders of the Menil Collection in Houston, Dominique de Menil and John de Menil, French aristocrats who were heirs to fortunes based in textiles and oil-drilling equipment (see Schlumberger). His maternal grandfather was Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman, his maternal grandmother was set and costume designer Christophe de Menil, and an aunt was actress Uma Thurman. His brother was Maxwell, and sister, Caroline. Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга...
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David McKean (born 29 December 1963 in Maidenhead, Berkshire) is an English illustrator, photographer, comic book artist, graphic designer, filmmaker and musician. His work incorporates drawing, painting, photography, collage, found objects, digital art and sculpture. Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга печатается по технологии принт-он-деманд после получения заказа.
ISBN: 978-6-1307-0921-1
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. David Lance "Dave" Arneson was an American game designer best known for co-developing the first published role-playing game, Dungeons Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга печатается по технологии принт-он-деманд после получения заказа.
ISBN: 978-6-1337-4418-9
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! David James Gorman (born 2 March 1971) is an English author, stand-up comedian and presenter. He has performed comedy shows on stage in which he tells stories of extreme adventures and presents the evidence to the audience in order to prove to them that they are true stories. He was a stand-up comedian before he became famous for Are You Dave Gorman?, then took a break from normal stand-up. He returned to stand-up in 2009 with a show called 'Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop and Stand Up' whose unique feature was that he cycled 1,563 miles from the southernmost point of Great Britain to the easternmost to the westernmost and then to the northernmost with a gig following each night. Данное...
ISBN: 978-6-1339-3016-2
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. David Davidovich Burliuk (July 21, 1882 – January 15, 1967) was a Ukrainian avant-garde artist (Futurist, Neo-Primitivist), book illustrator, publicist, and author associated with Russian Futurism. In the words of his publisher Maria (also Maryussia) Burliuk, David Burliuk was the father of "Soviet Russian Futurism." David Burliuk was born in Semyrotivka near the village of Riabushky (now Lebedyn District, Sumy Oblast) in Ukraine, brother of Volodymyr (Wladimir) Burliuk. Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга печатается по технологии...
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Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! David Fray (born May 24, 1981) is a French classical pianist. Voted "Newcomer of the Year 2008" by the BBC Music Magazine, Fray has gained attention for his musical interpretation as well as his eccentricities in performance and rehearsal, which were highlighted in the 2008 ARTE documentary about him titled "Swing, Sing and Think". Fray entered the classical music world after receiving the Second Grand Prize at the Montreal International Music Competition in 2004. After this acclaim he released "Schubert, Liszt", a CD compilation of works by the two composers, under the ATMA Classique label. More recently, he has done video recordings of piano...
ISBN: 978-6-1322-3698-2
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! David Lawrence is a Canadian actor, writer, producer and director.Dave Lawrence was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1976. He trained at the world renowned Loose Moose Theatre from 1993 to 2001. Dave Lawrence is best known for his headbanger character 'Terry' from the mockumentary hit FUBAR: The Movie and it's follow up, FUBAR II. His portrayal of the everyman 'Terry' struck a chord with both critics and film goers, elevating him to near cult status in his native Alberta. Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга печатается по технологии принт-он-деманд после получения заказа.
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David Garrick (born 19 February 1717 in Hereford – 20 January 1779) was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century and was a pupil and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson. He appeared in a number of amateur theatricals, and with his appearance in the title role of Shakespeare's Richard III audiences and managers began to take notice. Impressed by his portrayals of Richard III and a number of other roles, Charles Fleetwood engaged Garrick for a season at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He remained with the Drury Lane company for the next five years and purchased a share of the theatre with James Lacy. This purchase inaugurated twenty- nine years...
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! David Mirvish, CM, O.Ont (born 1945) is a Canadian art collector, art dealer, theatre producer and son of the late "Honest" Ed Mirvish, Toronto discount department store-owner and artist Anne Lazare Macklin. He owns and operates the Royal Alexandra Theatre, the Princess of Wales Theatre, the Canon Theatre and the Panasonic Theatre, all in Toronto, Ontario. From 2002 to 2005, he was on the Board of Trustees of the Royal Ontario Museum. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Canada. Данное издание не является оригинальным. Книга печатается по технологии принт-он-деманд после...
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Chim (pronounced shim, an abbreviation of the surname "Szymin") was the pseudonym of David Seymour (November 20, 1911 – November 10, 1956), a Polish photographer and photojournalist. Born David Szymin in Warsaw to Polish Jewish parents, he became interested in photography while studying in Paris. He began working as a freelance journalist in 1933. Chim's coverage of the Spanish Civil War, Czechoslovakia and other European events established his reputation. He was particularly known for his poignant treatment of people, especially children. In 1939 he documented the journey of Loyalist Spanish refugees to Mexico and was in New York when World War II broke out. In 1940 he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Europe as a photo...
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