Simultaneously a literary movement, ultra-hip subculture and burgeoning cottage industry, Steampunk is the most influential new genre to emerge from the late twentieth century. Spinning tales populated with clockwork Leviathans, cannon-shots to the moon and coal-fired robots, it charts alternative histories in which the British Empire never fell or where the atom remained unsplit. Spectacularly illustrated and international in scope, this comprehensive history explores Steampunk’s many intricate expressions in fiction, cinema, television, comics and videogames, and traces its evolution into a truly global aesthetic, which has made its mark on art, architecture, fashion and even music. From the classic scientific romances of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells and Mary Shelley, through the dystopian futurescapes of Cyberpunk, to the otherworldly imaginings of Hayao Miyazaki, Alan Moore and China Mieville, author Brian J. Robb sets the key works of Steampunk squarely under the lens of his brass monocle and ventures into a world where airships still rule the skies.

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Han Solo Blaster Replica – the artists who created the beautifully crafted lightsabers and blasters from the Star Wars saga have done it again with this amazing replica blaster used by Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back. Intricately detailed, this is an exact replica of the film prop used by Harrison Ford during the movie. Included with the 12 inch long blaster is a custom display case, numbered plaque, and signed Certificate of Authenticity to display this fine weapon. Decorated as seen in the film. Painted and ready for display. Across the frozen plains of Hoth, glides a darkly ominous Probe Droid, engaged in a deadly game of hide and seek. Upon discovery, it opens fire with a volley of laser blasts. Coming under returning fire, it activates a self-destruct mechanism and explodes in a conflagration of metal and flame. A certain space pirate lowers his BlasTech DL-44 heavy blaster and reports back to base that it’s a good bet the Empire knows where the Rebels are… So returns Han Solo to the fighting fray in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, with not only his companion Chewbacca, but also a slightly different version of his signature blaster at his side. The original Han Solo blaster prop used in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, had been returned to the prop rental company upon completion of filming. Therefore, the prop department had to recreate this iconic weapon for the sequel. This time out they chose a Japanese replica of an antique German “Broomhandle” Mauser pistol as the base for Han’s blaster. Other changes included a different scope mount bracket on the side that now held a M19 azimuth sight, instead of the earlier vintage sniper scope. Similarly, the fire extinguisher nozzle that formed the muzzle of the original was replaced with a specifically- machined aluminum component that closely approximated what had been seen previously. Lastly, three model kit parts and two metal electrical connectors were glued and riveted onto the left side of the blaster to add visual interest. The Corellian pirate’s weapon was now complete. In recreating Han Solo’s DL-44 from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Master Replicas accessed never-before-seen-archival materials, sourced original parts and faithfully copied the original replica of the Mauser pistol to ensure as authentic a reproduction as possible. The paint finish, weathering, and details match the version carried by Han in his scenes on Hoth. Features Official reproduction of Han Solo’s Blaster from Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back The blaster is mostly die-cast with a machined aluminum muzzle The handle grips are injection-molded plastic and decorated to look like wood The scope has simulated “targeting” graphics inside the lens. The overall product is given a general weathering decoration to look like the blaster seen in the film Comes with a custom display case, numbered plaque, and certificate of authenticity Display case has a matte black base, mirrored floor, acrylic supports, and acrylic dust cover TO SEE OUR FULL RANGE OF STAR WARS PRODUCTS SIMPLY TYPE star wars INTO THE SEARCH BOX TO YOUR LEFT!

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Han Solo Blaster Replica – the artists who created the beautifully crafted lightsabers and blasters from the Star Wars saga have done it again with this amazing replica blaster used by Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back. Intricately detailed, this is an exact replica of the film prop used by Harrison Ford during the movie. Included with the 12 inch long blaster is a custom display case, numbered plaque, and signed Certificate of Authenticity to display this fine weapon. Decorated as seen in the film. Painted and ready for display. Across the frozen plains of Hoth, glides a darkly ominous Probe Droid, engaged in a deadly game of hide and seek. Upon discovery, it opens fire with a volley of laser blasts. Coming under returning fire, it activates a self-destruct mechanism and explodes in a conflagration of metal and flame. A certain space pirate lowers his BlasTech DL-44 heavy blaster and reports back to base that it’s a good bet the Empire knows where the Rebels are… So returns Han Solo to the fighting fray in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, with not only his companion Chewbacca, but also a slightly different version of his signature blaster at his side. The original Han Solo blaster prop used in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, had been returned to the prop rental company upon completion of filming. Therefore, the prop department had to recreate this iconic weapon for the sequel. This time out they chose a Japanese replica of an antique German “Broomhandle” Mauser pistol as the base for Han’s blaster. Other changes included a different scope mount bracket on the side that now held a M19 azimuth sight, instead of the earlier vintage sniper scope. Similarly, the fire extinguisher nozzle that formed the muzzle of the original was replaced with a specifically- machined aluminum component that closely approximated what had been seen previously. Lastly, three model kit parts and two metal electrical connectors were glued and riveted onto the left side of the blaster to add visual interest. The Corellian pirate’s weapon was now complete. In recreating Han Solo’s DL-44 from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Master Replicas accessed never-before-seen-archival materials, sourced original parts and faithfully copied the original replica of the Mauser pistol to ensure as authentic a reproduction as possible. The paint finish, weathering, and details match the version carried by Han in his scenes on Hoth. Features Official reproduction of Han Solo’s Blaster from Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back The blaster is mostly die-cast with a machined aluminum muzzle The handle grips are injection-molded plastic and decorated to look like wood The scope has simulated “targeting” graphics inside the lens. The overall product is given a general weathering decoration to look like the blaster seen in the film Comes with a custom display case, numbered plaque, and certificate of authenticity Display case has a matte black base, mirrored floor, acrylic supports, and acrylic dust cover TO SEE OUR FULL RANGE OF STAR WARS PRODUCTS SIMPLY TYPE star wars INTO THE SEARCH BOX TO YOUR LEFT!

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Ayn Rand’s epochal novel first published in 1957 has been a bestseller for more than four decades as well as an intellectual landmark. It is the story of a man who said that he would stop the motor of the world–and did. Was he a destroyer or the greatest of liberators? Why did he have to fight his battle not against his enemies but against those who needed him most–and his hardest battle against the woman he loved? What is the world’s motor–and the motive power of every man? Tremendous in its scope this novel presents an astounding panorama of human life–from the productive genius who becomes a worthless playboy…to the great steel industrialist who does not know that he is working for his own destruction…to the philosopher who becomes a pirate…to the woman who runs a transcontinental railroad…to the lowest track worker in her Terminal tunnels. Peopled by larger-than-life heroes and villains charged with towering questions of good and evil Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand’s masterpiece. It is a philosophical revolution told in the form of an action thriller.

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