Филип Ридли — новинки

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"You know when you feel a rumbling in the ground, and people tell you it's a tube train going by? Well, it's not a tube train,' Corky said. 'It's the thing that lives in the sewers. It comes up at night, when we're asleep.'
'What is it?' Ruskin asked breathlessly.
'Krindlekrax,' Corky replied.
There are plenty of weird and wonderful characters who live on Lizard Street. The hero of our story is Ruskin Splinter. But to be honest, Ruskin is a very unlikely hero. Small and thin, with knock-knees, thick glasses, a squeaky voice, no one at Ruskin's school believes he's capable of anything - all except for Ruskin's only friend Corky, the school caretaker.
Ruskin is therefore delighted when Corky tells him the terrifying story of Krindlekrax: the giant crocodile who lives beneath their town's streets. Finally, a chance to prove himself! But can Ruskin really save the day?
This witty, off-the-wall story is a classic rip-roaring adventure, from award-winning author Philip Ridley. Packed full of hilarious illustrations, this edition also has fun bonus activities!

В Антологии современной британской драматургии впервые опубликованы произведения наиболее значительных авторов, живущих и творящих в наши дни, - как маститых, так и молодых, завоевавших признание буквально в последние годы. Среди них такие имена, как Кэрил Черчил, Марк Равенхил, Мартин МакДонах, Дэвид Хэроуэр, чьи пьесы уже не первый год идут в российских театрах, и новые для нашей страны имена Дэвид Грейг, Лео Батлер, Марина Карр. Антология представляет самые разные темы, жанры и стили - от черной комедии до психологической драмы, от философско-социальной антиутопии до философско-поэтической притчи. Переводы выполнены в рамках специально организованного семинара, где особое внимание уделялось смыслу и стилю, поэтому русские тексты максимально приближены к английскому оригиналу.
Антология современной британской драматургии будет интересна и театральной аудитории, и широкой публике.

Филип Ридли (р. 1964) — один из самых ярких писателей британской новой волны, драматург, художник и кинорежиссер. В своих романах, рассказах, пьесах и фильмах (культовые ленты «Зеркальная кожа» и «Темный полдень») он создает мир, пронизанный черным юмором и эротическим символизмом, где нежность переплетается с жестокостью, а страсть с апатией. В сборник вошли…

Ruskin Splinter is small and thin, with knock-knees, thick glasses and a squeaky voice, and the idea of him taming a dragon makes the whole class laugh. Big, strong Elvis is stupid but he looks like a hero. So who is more likely to get the big part in the school play? But when the mysterious beast, Krindlekrax, threatens Lizard Street and everyone who lives there, it is Ruskin who saves the day and proves he is the stuff that heros are made of after all.

Доминик Нил любит панка Билли Кроу, а Билли Кроу любит крокодилов. Близнецы Тео и Дэвид увлечены крокодилами и панком Билли Кроу. Король любит крокодила, но не может простить ему того, что тот живет вечно. Крокодил пожирает врагов. Гомоэротическая сказка об одержимости сюжетами, повесть «Крокодилия» — прозаический дебют одного из лучших британских драматургов,…

Max receives a flyer telling him to call ZinderZunder. Max's mum has has little time for Max and his tap-dancing. He contacts ZinderZunder who offers him a wish. Max asks for everyone to admire his dancing. Suddenly everyone is crazy to see him dance, but he is not allowed to stop.

Bailey arrives in a new neighbourhood with his extraordinary family. He has no friends but receives a mysterious invitation to join the Scribbleboy Fan Club. The one and only founder member is Ziggy Fuzz. His vital mission is to spread the word about Scribbleboy and his amazing scribbles which years ago transformed the gloomy grey concrete of the neighbourhood. Swept along in plans to discover the identity of the mythical artist, Bailey carries on his work so the scribbles start again and eventually he discovers the scribbleboy is in fact a scribblegirl!

Dreamboat flea and his mother set off on a hair-raising adventure to find a cure for his hiccups - but nothing is frightening enough. But Dreamboat Flea's hiccups are well and truly cured when he is suddenly confronted with the most horrific creature of all - the image of himself in the mirror.

When Dakota Pink decides to find out the truth about Medusa's baby monster it is the beginning of a quest that will lead Dakota and her best friend, Treacle, away from the White Flats to Dog Island and the Fortress. Will they manage to escape the mutant killer eels to discover what lies behind the barbed wire of the Fortress and who the mysterious Lassitter Peach is?

Filly and Fergal's parents argued more than any other parents. When they have the biggest argument of all time, they finally bring the house down. Trapped under the rubble, Filly and Fergal escape with the help of the magical meteorite spoon to a fantasy island - Honeymoonia.