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The Silence of the Rain: An Inspector Espinosa Mystery

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The Silence of the Rain: An Inspector Espinosa MysteryA Rio de Janeiro Thriller In a parking garage in the center of Rio de Janeiro, corporate executive Ricardo Carvalho is found dead in his car, a bullet in his head, his wallet and briefcase missing. Inspector Espinosa is called in to investigate the apparent robbery and murder, but the world weary Espinosa knows that things are not always as they seem. Carvalho's recently acquired one million dollar life insurance policy and the subsequent

A Rio de Janeiro Thriller

In a parking garage in the center of Rio de Janeiro, corporate executive Ricardo Carvalho is found dead in his car, a bullet in his head, his wallet and briefcase missing. Inspector Espinosa is called in to investigate the apparent robbery and murder, but the world-weary Espinosa knows that things are not always as they seem. Carvalho's recently acquired one-million-dollar life insurance policy and the subsequent disappearance of his secretary Rose complicate matters--as does Espinosa's attraction to Carvalho's beautiful widow, one of the suspects. And when two more people turn up dead, Espinosa must speed up his investigation before anyone else becomes a casualty.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 07/01/2003
ISBN: 9780312421182
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.52w x 0.71d
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Lu
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
Good news, everyone! The Art of Futurama is here!
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
I always thought Futurama was simple and fun! However, after reading this book, I now understand that beneath its apparent simplicity lies an entire universe of complex experience, research, innovation, hard work, and talent. ★★★★☆ Art Unlike many other artbooks that rely heavily on production stills, this one is 90% sketchbook and finalized line art designs—a rare and delightful find. You'll not only discover the initial designs for all the main characters but also learn how to draw them. Each curve and line in the characters' designs is intentional, contributing to their unique personalities. The book also features three fold-out sections: New New York's buildings and junkyard, the Nimbus ship in orbit, and the Planet Express. While these offer detailed designs for enthusiasts, I didn’t find them particularly necessary, as there’s little in them that demands close study. ★★★★☆ Text The story of Futurama's creation is a joy to read. The book is divided into a few intros and nine chapters, each featuring two pages of text that include quotes from interviews with the show’s creators about their memories of its production. Additionally, there’s a wealth of quotes accompanying the images. I especially enjoyed learning how the team found inspiration for New New York by purchasing reference books in New York City bookstores. The integration of 3D and 2D animation—which was revolutionary at the time—is also well-documented. However, the advertised Futurama episode guide feels redundant. It offers nothing beyond episode titles and omits seasons 8 and 9 entirely, with no explanation given for their exclusion. ★★★★☆ Book Design The book's design features a creative transparent front cover case, a landscape layout, well-placed text and images, and a large, easy-to-read font. The page numbers are conveniently placed at the center of the page edge, making navigation effortless. Despite its strengths, I still feel the fold-outs are unnecessary and could have been omitted without any loss of value. ★★★★★ Price This book offers excellent quality for its price! Released in November 2024, it’s available as of January 2025 for $25. To paraphrase one of Futurama's opening chyron jokes (the texts below the show's logo at the beginning of each episode): "If you don’t buy it, someone else will." ★★★★☆ Overall Impressions It took me two relaxed sessions to fully read this book, and I can confidently say it’s impossible to get bored with it (or is that just nostalgia talking?). The hundreds of well-crafted line art illustrations of characters, assets, and backgrounds showcase the creators’ immense talent. The accompanying text is both engaging and informative, and the early sketches of the main characters provide a fascinating narrative of their development. That said, I was left wanting more. At 176 pages, the book feels a bit short, especially since it doesn’t include a single chapter dedicated to seasons 8 and 9, which aired after a ten-year hiatus. Nevertheless, The Art of Futurama is an excellent addition to any home library or a thoughtful gift for fans who grew up watching this iconic show in the late 1990s and 2000s.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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Steven Swann
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
The book every Futurama fan should have
Format: Hardcover
Wonderful book on the behind the scenes making of Futurama. Lots of great concept art with commentary on the making of this outstanding series. If you love Futurama then you need this book. Highly recommended!!!! A++++++
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025
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Kostiantyn Kuzmenko
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for Futurama fans!
Format: Hardcover
Really good quality of prints and pictures. Bought it on sale just for 13$, totally worth the price!!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025
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Jon rosa
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Awesome!
Format: Paperback
Really funny, great artwork, perfect for Simpsons fans of any age!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
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CMartin1851
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Get Some Fancy Book Learnin' Now!
Format: Paperback
This is a great Simpsons comic from Bongo Comics and Harper! This book has some funny spoofs on books/series such as Shakespeare,The Bible,1001 Arabian Nights,and Greek Myths. My favorite is the Humpty Dumpty spoof! The Fairy Tales [the one with Humpty Dumped] is also cool! Simpsons and/or Matt Groening fans will LOVE this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2012

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