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Gargoyles

Gargoyles

Darcy Pattison

Mims House
2018
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MIRACLES COME AT A HIGH PRICE "Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it." -MichelangeloPerfect for fans of the spine-chilling story CORALINE.So far, it's taken 48 years to build the medieval Cathedral of St. Stephens, and there's only the west tower to finish. Laurel has grown up with the cathedral as her playground because her father is the architect overseeing the building project. She loves the massive stones and the stone masons and sculptors, especially the odd men who carve gargoyles.But the new priest decides there's no money to finish that last tower.With her father's job threatened and her beloved cathedral unfinished, Laurel is willing to risk everything to find a treasure large enough to build.Impossible. She needs a miracle. This is a rich, surprising, and sometimes disturbing historical tale of gargoyles, and those who carve the creatures from solid stone. There's darkness in this cautionary tale, that nevertheless pulls off not one, but two miracles, and brings Laurel home to stay.Follow Laurel's harrowing journey toward miracles.
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Gargoyles and Grotesques of the World

Gargoyles and Grotesques of the World

Herkimer Throckmorton

Madison Workshop
2024
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Gargoyles and Grotesques of the World takes readers on a captivating journey through the history, symbolism, and cultural significance of these enigmatic architectural creatures, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating their enduring allure.
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Gargoylz on the Loose!

Gargoylz on the Loose!

Jan Burchett; Sara Vogler

Unknown
2009
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When Max and Ben discover that the ancient stone figures on the church next door to their school actually come to life, they are delighted! Gargoyle Toby can fly, Barney can make terrible smells, Bart burps spiders and Zack can turn himself invisible - and those are just the four gargoylz that Max and Ben meet in book one!
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Gargoyles

Gargoyles

Harriet Mercer

Dead Ink
2021
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Six weeks after her fortieth birthday, Harriet is struck by a rare and life-threatening illness. An emergency hospital visit turns into an arduous, lengthy stay. Attempts at sleep only bring visions of soul-sucking gargoyles, the lurking demons manifesting Harriet's fear of death, her relationship with her late father, and her dream of having a family. A stunning blend of memoir and insightful essays on literary and film culture, from Giovanni's Room to Anthony Hopkins, Tess of the d'Urbervilles to Joaquin Phoenix's 'Joker', Harriet seamlessly interweaves personal experience with insightful cultural commentary that questions how we live, and thrive, with pain. Gargoyles explores the power of illness, grief, love, loss, and memory, asking us to celebrate what is in front of us and to not take our lives and health for granted. Sometimes, this means we have to learn to live with the gargoyles.
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Gargoyles und Geheimbünde: Ein Paranormaler Cosy-Krimi

Gargoyles und Geheimbünde: Ein Paranormaler Cosy-Krimi

Nancy Warren

Ambleside Publishing
2023
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Ein Geheimbund f hrt zum MordIn Oxford macht der Gargoyle Club, eine geheime Studentenverbindung am Cardinal College, von sich reden, weil dessen Mitglieder, privilegierte junge M nner aus guter Familie, sich betrinken, randalieren und ffentliches rgernis erregen. Als Traditionsmitglied des Clubs ist Rafe nicht gerade begeistert ber diese Nachwuchs-Gargoyles. Zur selben Zeit ist eine aufstiegsgeile ehemalige Schulfreundin von Lucy in der Stadt. Hat sie es wirklich auf ihren Abschluss in Kunstgeschichte abgesehen oder sind ihre Absichten hinterh ltiger? Als jemand bei einem Dinner des Clubs ums Leben kommt, wird klar, dass es hier um mehr als nur Dummejungenstreiche geht. Es liegt bei Lucy und ihren untoten Strickern, das Verbrechen aufzukl ren.
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Gargoyles

Gargoyles

Ben Hecht

ALPHA EDITION
2021
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The book "" Gargoyles, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
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Gargoyles (Edition1)

Gargoyles (Edition1)

Ben Hecht

UNKNOWN
2025
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Gargoyles explores the internal conflict of morality, self-deception, and the complexities of human behavior in a morally ambiguous society. The narrative centers on an individual's struggle to reconcile personal actions with societal expectations, creating a tension between virtue and vice. The protagonist, caught between his outward bravado and internal guilt, grapples with the pressure of living up to external standards while navigating his own moral turmoil. As the story progresses, the novel dissects the idea of self-deception, showing how individuals often create facades to mask their true selves. This exploration of character dynamics emphasizes the difficulty of living authentically in a world rife with contradictions. Through its critical portrayal of societal norms and personal choices, the story forces readers to question the nature of sin, morality, and the pursuit of redemption. The narrative captures the struggle for identity within a complex social structure, where personal desires and societal expectations clash.
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The Gargoyles of Notre–Dame – Medievalism and the Monsters of Modernity

The Gargoyles of Notre–Dame – Medievalism and the Monsters of Modernity

Camille Michael

University of Chicago Press
2009
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Most of the seven million people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris each year probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the nineteenth century. The first comprehensive history of these world-famous monsters, "The Gargoyles of Notre Dame" argues that they transformed the iconic thirteenth-century cathedral into a modern monument. Michael Camille begins his long-awaited study by recounting architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc's ambitious restoration of the structure from 1843 to 1864, when the gargoyles were designed, sculpted by the little-known Victor Pyanet, and installed. These gargoyles, Camille contends, were not mere avatars of the Middle Ages, but rather fresh creations - symbolizing an imagined past - whose modernity lay precisely in their nostalgia. He goes on to map the critical reception and many-layered afterlives of these chimeras, notably in the works of such artists and writers as Charles Meryon, Victor Hugo, and photographer Henri Le Secq. Tracing their eventual evolution into icons of high kitsch, Camille ultimately locates the gargoyles' place in the twentieth-century imagination, exploring interpretations by everyone from Winslow Homer to the Walt Disney Company. Lavishly illustrated with more than three hundred images of its monumental yet whimsical subjects, "The Gargoyles of Notre Dame" is a must-read for historians of art and architecture and anyone whose imagination has been sparked by the lovable monsters gazing out over Paris from one of the world's most renowned vantage points.
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Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth

Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth

Shawn Cipa

Fox Chapel Publishing
2009
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This title includes two complete step-by-step projects and many additional patterns. It is with guidance on techniques, securing and mounting work, finishing processes and more. It explores the history, creation and symbolism of the gargoyle - with photographs. These mysterious beasts are a popular carving subject and anyone who has ever wanted to carve a gargoyle, grotesque, chimera or guardian or just understand their differences, will devour this unique tutorial from renowned woodcarver, Shawn Cipa. This comprehensive start to finish guide to the process includes two complete step-by-step projects and an additional 10 original patterns for rowdy characters, like the Crouching Imp and the Screaming Keystone Grotesque. Featuring an 'Artist's Approach' in which author Shawn Cipa discusses important aspects of carving each piece this book also reveals unconventional finishing processes; the history, creation and symbolism of the gargoyle and his relatives; tips for securing and mounting work and 26 additional full page patterns for gargoyles, grotesques, chimeras and more.
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American Gargoyles

American Gargoyles

Neil Cohen

Rare Bird Books
2019
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The American Gargoyles have one mission: to save their home. The once-celebrated but now-forgotten Wentworth Building is targeted for destruction by an egomaniacal developer who wants to knock it down to build a giant mirror so he can look at himself all day. Working together, the sooty statues go from being ignored stone carvings to brave and brainy heroes cheered by the entire city.
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Six Gargoyles

Six Gargoyles

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
1992
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A collection of easy pieces with evocative titles designed to stimulate the player's imagination. All the pieces are in an easily understandable musical language, but with many rhythmic and melodic surprises making them fun to play. Both treble and bass clef parts are provided.
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Found (Gargoyles Den Book 3)

Found (Gargoyles Den Book 3)

Lisa Barry

Witching Hour Publishing Inc
2020
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The exciting conclusion to the Gargoyles Den Trilogy The search continues for the missing. Kidnapped and threatened, Verity finds magic in the most surprising place. Will she be able to escape and take her destined place in the world?After learning his family history, will Andy embrace it or pretend his new powers don't exist?Now out of the Guardian game, can Liam stay satisfied from the sidelines? Is Sloane enough?The gargoyle Queen must find her replacement before time runs out.Can the Guardians find their new Queen in time? Will they end up leaderless and crushed by the things that go bump in the night?
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Rogue (Gargoyles Den Book Two)

Rogue (Gargoyles Den Book Two)

Lisa Barry

Witching Hour Publishing Inc
2018
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Empath Sloane Jacobs' world is turned upside down when she's kidnapped by her mate, the Guardian she had thought was lost forever. No longer the all-star Guardian, Liam McDougall's only care is to take down the man who wants to destroy his kind. That is, when he's not getting drunk and singing words of praise about Sloane to the other pub patrons. Determined to help, Sloane ignores his protests and hits every barrier along the way including his hard chest.Will they see the truth in front of them before the war catches up and takes them both down?
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Found (Gargoyles Den Book Three)

Found (Gargoyles Den Book Three)

Lisa Barry

Witching Hour Publishing, Incorporated
2020
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The exciting conclusion to the Gargoyles Den Trilogy The search continues for the missing. Kidnapped and threatened, Verity finds magic in the most surprising place. Will she be able to escape and take her destined place in the world? After learning his family history, will Andy embrace it or pretend his new powers don't exist?Now out of the Guardian game, can Liam stay satisfied from the sidelines? Is Sloane enough? The gargoyle Queen must find her replacement before time runs out. Can the Guardians find their new Queen in time? Will they end up leaderless and crushed by the things that go bump in the night?
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Broken Gargoyles Vol. 1

Broken Gargoyles Vol. 1

Bob Salley

Source Point Press
2021
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In this collected edition of the Dieselpunk post-WWI mini-series, two men come home from the war scarred and forgotten. One man is looking for redemption as the other looks for revenge. Both are on a collision course toward each other and nothing can stop them.
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