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In the modern, post-collapse Soviet Union, criminal gangs rule under the aegis of a crumbled government, and old soldiers roam the streets...as do old superheroes. One such man is Kris Kalenov, a former member of the Russian elite military force 'Red 11', now a Moscow policeman. Caught up in a kidnapping case, Kalenov encounters the dark heart of the New Russia at every turn, bringing him into conflict and allegiance with friends and enemies alike as he searches for both a missing girl, and the secret of the Soviet super-project codenamed 'Winter'. Author Brett Lewis and artist John Paul Leon ("Static") present a tour-de-force graphic novel soaked in vodka, blood and sweat. Warning: This title is for adults only! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Love of Russia, not so much for Government

In the last 20 years it seems as if all the historians and writers of the political persuasion have dug deep into the relatively virgin area of Russian culture.As well they should, since for a little over 70 years the real study of Russian culture was for all intents and purposes off limits during the Communist reign.This culture is still dark and mysterious, which in America has in fact created the Russian Mafia.This culture is depicted as raw with the full effects of how these people dealt with living under an oppressive government.
This is all dealt with in Brett Lewis and John Paul Leon's depiction of the Russian culture in The Wintermen.Could The Wintermen be the Russian version of the American dominated "Watchmen".The similarities are remarkable.Both scenarios contain swift moving action which includes super heroes along with excursions into former enemy territories.In the case of the Wintermen it was the Russians going to Brooklyn in America.In the "Watchmen" it was an unlikely victory in Vietnam.
The story at times moves swiftly with confusing details but rather great looking artwork.The art creates the feeling and depicts the culture of Russia in fantastic detail.The main hero of the story is a battered and worn veteran named Kris Kalenov who moves as a true veteran of covert hostilities and is quite aware of all the traps lurking about the underground Russian Mafia.
What the Author Brett Lewis shows to the reader is an underground culture which was very prevalent in the days of the Soviet Union during the "Cold War".The Russian underground is known to make the Italian Mafia seem like boy scouts in comparison.This culture that is imbedded in sections of Brooklyn once the domicile of the old time Mafia is fully described by both Lewis and Leon.In fact the Wintermen is a true follow up of the graphic novel "Luna Park".This work is at time confusing but is well drawn and gives a picture of Russian culture which does exist.This graphic depiction is well worth the read.Although not as good as "Luna Park", it does deserve a 5 star rating.

Kris Kalenov is the man!!!
I always have been a huge fan of graphic novels and it was time for me to grow out of super heros...WINTER MEN was my perfect!!! Kris Kalenov is my new hero!

Simply First Rate!
Messrs. Lewis and Leon have conceived a riveting piece of art which takes you on a gripping journey. The superlative illustrations are ably matched by the multi-faceted and complex storyline, one which will keep you yearning for more. An absolute delight. Kudos to the masterful raconteurs!

More than a comic book
I have never had any particular interest in the comic book as an art form, but this completely changed my perspective.On a recommendation I acquired the soft bound compilation of the whole series.Read as a whole it is an absorbing story.I was astounded by Lewis's ability to convey a rich and nuanced narrative in so few words.You owe it to yourself to experience this gritty post-Soviet haiku.

NASTROVIA
As someone without a lot of experience with graphic novels I have to say The Winter Men is proof that I've been missing out.The writing is action packed, funny and above all else smart. The art really brings the reader to a whole new level of interaction with the plot. I was blown away and will be looking for more from this genre.Keep em coming. ... Read more

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Thoroughly enjoyable
I'm really enjoying this new rendition of the classic American tale. The visuals are excellent, the character development and plot and extremely well done, and the story is developing well.

Read it. ... Read more

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Here is John Wycliffe's greatest accomplishment: the translation of the Holy Scriptures into English.Producing the first complete English bible, Wycliffe was the first to set aside Latin as the language of the Scriptures and to reach the English people in their own tongue. Working from contemporary manuscripts of the Latin Vulgate, he sought "no strange English" but only the easiest, most common-albeit the most Latin-like-language possible. (Latin constructions and word order were preserved even where they conflicted with English idiom.) His work was used by the Lollards, a group of itinerant preachers ("poor priests") who went about preaching, reading, and teaching from the English Bible.Wycliffite translations of the New Testament (1380) and Old Testament (1388), which was actually completed by Nicholas of Hereford, opened a new epoch in the history of the Bible. In this new edition, LAMP POST has taken a 700 year old ancient translation and made a modern, clean, readable version--a simple yet fun dichotomy--creating a project that all book- and bible-lovers are sure to appreciate and enjoy! ... Read more

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This edition of Wycliffe Bible is user friendly
Wycliffe's text needs no comment.This edition is in a clear, crisp typeface.Wyclkiffe's original spelling is preserved, except for the substitution of modern forms in place of archaic alphabetic or runic symbols, which, if preserved, could be somewhat intimidating to one already having trouble with the Middle English text. In short, this edition preserves Wycliffe's language in a visually accessible way, much more useful than a facsimile edition would be.

I have found that, if one reads the Wycliffe edition with a copy of the Authorized Translation of 1611 to hand, it is easy to work out any difficult passages in Wycliffe.Only occasionally will there be a passage that cannot be resolved, at least to my satisfaction, by this comparison of texts.In that event one can turn to Skeat and Mayhew's "Concise Dictionary of Middle English."

The book itself (I bought the paper-backed edition) is solid and well made.The print is tiny, but clear, and the lines are more than double spaced.It poses no difficulty for anyone with 20-20 vision.

First English translation of the Bible
After the Bible was translated from Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek into Latin; this was the first translation into English.Wycliffe used the Latin texts to translate from.Since this was the late fourteenth century, it's not really the English we speak today.It is sometimes difficult to read, but some passages read fine once you get used to the fact the words aren't spelled like you are used to.Regardless, it is fun to have for curiosity and comparison purposes.The book itself is well put together, the typeface is modern so you actually know what letter is which.There is a decorative border on the top and bottom of each page, but mine is a little off-center so there is a blank strip across the bottom of the page, and the top border is not all there for most of the book (the last portion is centered better). ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
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T104568



Dublin : printed by S. Powell, 1757. xii,20p. ; 8° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses.
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T131931



London : printed for the translator: sold by H. Payne; C. Dilly; and T. Evans, 1780. 4v. ; 8° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses.
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T131931



London : printed for the translator: sold by H. Payne; C. Dilly; and T. Evans, 1780. 4v. ; 8° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
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N000230

Anonymous. By John Brett.

[London] : Dublin, printed: London, reprinted; and sold by J. Wilkie, 1758. 51,[1]p. ; 8° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
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T111714



Dublin : printed by S. Powell, for the author, and to be sold by the booksellers, 1770. [2],iv,272p. ; 8° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
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N022825



Dublin : printed by S. Powell for George Ewing, 1735. viii,32p. ; 8° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses.
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T131931



London : printed for the translator: sold by H. Payne; C. Dilly; and T. Evans, 1780. 4v. ; 8° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses.
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T131931



London : printed for the translator: sold by H. Payne; C. Dilly; and T. Evans, 1780. 4v. ; 8° ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
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Dublin : printed and sold by S Powell, 1755. 126p. ; 8° ... Read more

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THE LONE RANGER is an unrelenting tale of the American West. Texas Ranger John Reid seeks revenge for the murders of his family and friends, only to find justice...and that he's something greater than he ever thought he could be. Collecting the first six issues of the Eisner Award-nominated and critically acclaimed Dynamite (Comic Book Publisher of the Year, 2006) series from creators Brett Mathews, Sergio Cariello, Dean White and John Cassaday, this trade paperback collection also features a complete collection of Cassaday's covers for the series as well as a look inside the sketchbooks of both Cassaday and Cariello, and an introduction by Geoff (Infinite Crisis) Johns! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

I don't see how you couldn't like this!
Then again, if you expect it to be the old school western on your television...then you might not like it!

They made it for today! It is great! I couldn't put it down, such a great read. The art is gorgeous, maybe because it's from a well know and award winning artist named Cassaday. He brought a lot of moods to this story, and so did the writing. The only downfall.....well....they had a pause in between issues around 17 or 18...but they are back! It's great!!! :)

Vaguely disappointed in the pointlessness of this remake
As a child, I had Lone Ranger board game, figures, picture books, movie, and radio shows (!).I was not the biggest fan, but it featured in my life.When the string of comic-book remakes started with Tim Burton's Batman, I immediately expected a new, grittier Lone Ranger re-make to appear.It never happened.Then I found this series, and I thought maybe this was it.But it's not.Although not a big comic consumer, I do like art and literature and have read comics in the past.This one falls short in conception and in execution.

What is this re-make trying to do?Trying to show us?There is nothing new in the writing that adds to or changes the Lone Ranger plot in an interesting way.The work shows the influence of Watchmen (even with an alternative cover of a round ranger star/shield with a blood smear across it), including a new pathological killer (a hitman) and scenes of inhuman gore.So what?

A good Lone Ranger story would flesh out the Tonto character (here, a muscle-bound superhero side-kick), expand on the backstory of Silver, the guns, the uniform, feature the western landscape and closer relationship with plants animals experienced in the 19th century, introduce self-doubt, complexity, and psychological development, maybe introduce a sexual or romantic element.I can't say I found any of these things satisfactorily in this comic.

I found the artwork uninspired.A "painted dessert" color palate was used, but it became repetitive and boring when spread everywhere.

I remember comics from my youth having depth of backstory and believable characters.Not so much with this series.

"Kemowhuzzah?"
I guess I'll start with a silly:

- Where does the Lone Ranger take his garbage?
- To the dump, to the dump, to the dump, dump, dump...

Sometimes you gotta sample the new stuff. Sometimes you gotta get off Marvel and DC's jocks long enough to give the independents a chance. And Dynamite Entertainment, the little engine that could, is doing big things in the comic book medium. Dynamite Entertainment's main thing seems to be the taking of established characters and then continuing or reinterpreting their adventures. Under its bailiwick, we see new life breathed into iconic figures like Sherlock Holmes, Zorro, Buck Rogers, Red Sonja, Sergio Leone's the Man with No Name, and even to Robert E. Howard's great villain Thulsa Doom. On the superhero front, we get PROJECT SUPERPOWERS and the controversial THE BOYS. All this, as a way of long-windedly getting on topic, which is the Lone Ranger.

"Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear..." Yeah, you'd have to be really oblivious to 75+ years' worth of pop culture to not have heard of the Lone Ranger. There's a certain wholesome image cultivated by this most famous of masked lawmen. The Lone Ranger never shoots to kill, has those silver bullets, fights the good fight with his faithful friend Tonto, and rides his magnificent steed Silver. The impression given is that the Lone Ranger subsists on milk and cookies, is in bed by nine, and is probably saving himself for marriage. Then Dynamite Entertainment comes along and dirties up the image. And, I think, in a good way. He becomes more relatable, less vanilla.

That's not to say that the approach isn't reverent. This interpretation smacks of deep respect and love of the legend, but there's a gritty updating, as well. The action is more brutal, more intense. This man, before he became a legend, is bitterly driven and a bit lost and lacking in that calm resolve. We see how it all went down, and it's both familiar and new. The ambush of the six Texas Rangers, and young John Reid, the newest Ranger and one year removed from a posh education back east, emerging as the sole survivor, and that only because he was saved by an enigmatic savage. We follow John Reid as he gropes his way towards what he'd become. And the way the story unfolds, it feels more visceral and gritty and more believable. It turns out, even the Lone Ranger has a dark side, and, understandably, that's where the uproar from diehard fans is coming from. Me, I dig that the Lone Ranger steps down a bit from his pedestal. I like seeing the smudges and the sweat stains, the flaws, on the man.

Brett Matthews writes, Sergio Cariello illustrates, Dean White provides the colors, John Cassaday oversees the whole thing and churns out the issues' covers. Dynamite Entertainment's THE LONE RANGER Vol. 1 collects the inaugural six issues and it's well worth collecting. Matthews' spare prose allows Cariello to tell much of the story and to evoke mood and atmosphere. The Old West serves as a supporting character, with Cariello's artwork doing justice to the desolate, untamed vistas of the frontier, and in this vivid setting the Lone Ranger cuts a memorable, iconic figure. Worth mentioning is that Cariello's pencils and inks are perfectly complemented by Dean White's color palette. The visuals cannot be better.

The first arc is the origin story, and it pulsates with power and that driving sense of fate and circumstance coming together. The creative team lays the groundwork and hits on all the classic beats, giving us moments which instantly resonate. The mask, the silver bullets, the cry of "Hiyo, Silver!" - they're all here, and we learn how they came about. My favorite moment, though, may have been John Reid's reaction to hearing "Kemosabe" for the first time. And, too, there's a bit more depth to John Reid now, more grist to shore up the tall tales. These first six issues also remake Tonto into an intriguing character, someone with a shady past and someone who definitely is more of a contributing comrade-in-arms than a mere sidekick. And, lest people think this iteration goes too far in tarnishing the Lone Ranger mythos, I point out this one defining moment: John Reid is siting there, head down, wallowing in self-doubt, when Tonto tosses him a silver bullet and approaches with that black eye mask in hand. He tells John Reid, "There is much darkness, Kemosabe. Light it up." That's a pretty good moment.

Artistic and New Take on an Old Favorite
This is a really nice addition to any Lone Ranger collection. For most of us the Lone Ranger IS Clayton Moore, but this graphic novel has beautiful artwork and tells the origin story with emotion and grittiness.

I'd recommend to any Lone Ranger fan.

The Lone Ranger rides again!!!!
As a longtime fan of the Lone Ranger (Clayton Moore ruled!), I like just about anything with the Ranger in it. The Filmation cartoon, the less than stellar old comic books (Gold Key, maybe?), heck, even the Clinton Spilsbury (sp?) movie from the 80s. But this is probably the best Lone Ranger I've seen, in any medium. The updates of the characters, made more gritty and "real" feeling, all work. And there's nods to other versions of the characters, even to Tonto's famous "How!" phrase. I'm already looking forward to the next graphic novel installment of this series.

Cue the William Tell Overture.... ... Read more