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1998

Batman Animated


Paul Dini - 1998
    Since its premiere in September 1992, Batman: The Animated Series has been acclaimed by enthusiastic viewers and longtime fans of the Batman character as the defining image of the Dark Knight onscreen. Now readers are offered an inside look into the creation of the series. Granted unprecedented access to the archives of the Warner Bros. Animation Studio, Chip Kidd has combined breathtaking photographs by Award-winning photographer Geoff Spear and fashioned an imaginative layout of never-before-published preproduction and finished artwork that echoes the boldness of producer-designer Bruce Timm's powerful TV show.Paul Dini's text offers entertaining and informative commentary on the series history, development, and continuing production. It includes glimpses into the making of the Batman animated features Mask of the Phantasm and SubZero, and a sneak peek into the future projects.Featuring a detailed episode guide, comments from the series creators and voice actors, and an introduction by Bruce Timm, Batman Animated is a must-have for Batman fans young and old.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher's Guide, Volume 1


Christopher Golden - 1998
    One girl in all the world, to find them where they gather and to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their members. She is the Slayer.

The Angel Chronicles, Vol. 1


Nancy Holder - 1998
    First, he has to convince her not to kill him. Then, he has to convince himself not to fall in love with her.Now, collected for the first time, are three stories from the cult-hit TV series chronicling the beginning of this star crossed love story. 'Angel' 'Reptile Boy' and 'Lie to Me'

Cooking with the Two Fat Ladies


Jennifer Paterson - 1998
    Based on their wildly popular cooking series -- an Absolutely Fabulous for the culinary crowd -- the Two Fat Ladies' first American publication features sumptuous recipes from the biggest new talents on the food scene.

The Daria Database


Peggy Nicoll - 1998
    When Teens Turn Bad! When Teachers Snap!When Parents Pounce!When Makeup Smears!When Milk Starts Getting That Smell! When a Crafty High School Misfit Compiles a Huge Dossier of Information on her Town and Makes It Public in the Form of an Easily Skimmed Paperback Book! And much, much more!

Delta Green: Alien Intelligence


Bob Kruger - 1998
    Lovecraft. Beyond being modern updates of the pulp horror of the 1930s, these stories seamlessly intertwine the Cthulhu Mythos into modern day conspiracy theory and the myths of alien abduction and visitation.

Good Burger 2 Go


Steve Holland - 1998
    This time they have been selling Ed's secret sauce without a license.

Star Trek: Invasion!


Diane Carey - 1998
    Now, across time and space, comes a fury that will test every one of Starfleet's greatest heroes.... STAR TREK: FIRST STRIKE Diane Carey The Invasion begins when Captain Kirk receives a desperate plea for help from the Klingon Empire. A mysterious starship has invaded Klingon space, but the worst is yet to come as Kirk discovers that this ship is only the vanguard of a vast alien fleet intent on conquering the entire Alpha Quadrant! STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® THE SOLDIERS OF FEAR Dean Wesley Smith & Kristine Kathryn Rusch After a century of peace, the Furies return, more powerful than before. Now their arsenal includes a way to project incapacitating fear into the minds of their enemies. To defeat the enemy and save the Federation, Captain Picard and his crew must first conquer the darkest terrors of their unconscious minds! STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® TIME'S ENEMY L.A. Graf Millennia ago, the Furies were first driven from the Alpha Quadrant, but what became of the enemy that drove them out? The answer may lie in a mysterious starship found frozen in an icy cloud of cometary debris. Now Captain Sisko must discover the secrets of the past to ensure the future of the Federation! STAR TREK® VOYAGER™ THE FINAL FURY Dafydd ab Hugh Far from the Federation, now under assault by the Furies, Captain Janeway discovers the very source of the Invasion itself. Now, at last, "Voyager" takes the battle to the enemy -- for the sake of a homethey may never see again! Collected at last...the bestselling "Star Trek" epic of all time!

The Crow: Shattered Lives & Broken Dreams


James O'Barr - 1998
    The cult creation that spawned two hit movies and a bestselling soundtrack now takes flight again in a haunting anthology of original short stories and poems by noted horror and science fiction authors.

Invasion America


Christie Golden - 1998
    Revealed to be of royal heritage as the son of an alien prince and a human woman, David is now destined to lead the defense of Earth against hostile conquerors from the distant planet of Tyrus. But this will prove to be no easy task, as the Tyrusians are already here--and have managed to infiltrate the highest echelons of power!

Quick from Scratch Pasta Cookbook


Food & Wine Magazine - 1998
    Versatile and sure to please, pasta is also one of the fastest meals to prepare. From updates of traditional Italian, Asian, and American recipes to innovative combinations, these dishes will delight and surprise. Try a quick version of that old favorite, macaroni and cheese. Or, dig into boldly flavored Baked Ziti with Pesto, piquant Curried Chicken with Apple over Vermicelli, refreshing Rotelle and Shrimp with Yogurt Dill Dressing, and a summery Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Black Olives, Garlic, and Feta Cheese. There's a handy pasta wheel for easy substitutions, ideas for customizing each recipe, indexes of seasonal and vegetarian pasta, and clever, delectable ways to use leftovers. Wine suggestions, too!

Parasite Eve : Official Strategy Guide- The Only Official Guide


David Cassady - 1998
    Complete list of items, weapons and enemies. Detailed walkthrough revealing all the secret areas and Boss strategy. Special chapters on how to combine weapons and armor to create -BradyGames strategy guide will include maps for every mission -Complete list of items, weapons and enemies -Detailed walkthrough revealing all the secret areas and Boss strategy -Special chapters on how to combine weapons and armor to create powerful items

Resident Evil: Collection One


Ryan Odagawa - 1998
    Full color.

Law & Order: The Unofficial Companion -- Updated and Expanded


Kevin Courrier - 1998
    With these powerful characters and socially relevant stories ripped from today's headlines, it is difficult to tell whether you are watching the evening news or one of the most intense dramas ever seen on television.Law & Order: The Unofficial Companion was written with the cooperation of the show's creator and executive producer, Dick Wolf, and features interviews with the stars, producers, and writers. It is the first-ever guide to this popular, Emmy award-winning police drama.You'll get the inside scoop on:-the past and current stars of the show-including Paul Sorvino, Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Christopher Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston, Carey Lowell, Angie Harmon, and Michael Moriarty-and find out who was fired, who left willingly, and who remains-the show's continued problems with censorship issues and advertiser fallout-the behind-the-scenes anecdotes about cast regulars, including the fights-both verbal and physical-that have peppered the production-how Wolf was forced to increase the estrogen and decrease the testosterone on the show-the detailed history behind the creation and development of the show, and season-by-season critiques of each episode through the entire 1999 season

X-Files: Prima's Official Strategy Guide


Rick Barba - 1998
    He also wrote Myst: The Official Strategy Guide (Prima), the best-selling guide of all time with more than 1 million copies in print.

A New Hope


Christopher Golden - 1998
    Will you help lead the Rebellion to victory against the Empire? Or side with Darth Vader and betray your friends? The fate of the galaxy is in the reader's hands.