Bøger af Thomas Waugh

Spanning more than a century of photography and film, Hard to Imagine is the first visual chronicle of the evolution of gay male image culture, from the canonical works of "art" photography and cinema to the private and often highly explicit productions of amateurs. This comprehensive work explores a vast, eclectic tradition in its totality, analyzing the aesthetics of the visual imagery, its production, circulation, and consumption, and broad social and legal implications.

'Engaging and enjoyable. A must read for soldiers and civilians.' - Damien Lewis. Killing comes easy to Michael Devlin, a soldier turned assassin. When he murders Martin Pound, a corrupt politician, he considers it to be just another job. His days are spent drinking, reading and visiting his late wife's grave. Devlin has nothing to live for. Then he meets Emma, "a good Catholic girl". Everyone deserves a second chance. But the hunter is about to become the hunted. The Parker brothers, the criminal family who put the hit out on the politician, want to tie-up loose ends. Devlin must kill or be killed. 'Nothing To Lose' is a literary thriller, set in South London. Thomas Waugh has created a hero (or anti-hero) who will seem human to some readers and inhuman to others. You decide. Praise for 'Nothing To Lose': 'Graham Greene meets David Baldacci... 'Nothing To Lose' is philosophical, satirical and, most importantly, gripping. For lovers of thriller writing and literary fiction alike.' Matt Lynn 'A gripping thriller, elegantly told. A complex plot, deftly handled. And a narrative that puts the city of London, with its wealth and poverty, goodness and evil, at the heart of the story.' - Alison Joseph. 'Tense and atmospheric.' - Humphrey Hawksley Thomas Waugh is the pseudonym of a bestselling historical novelist. (less)

A man can no more outrun his shadow, as he can escape his past. Michael Devlin, former soldier and contract killer, thought he had retired. He was wrong. Rameen Jamal - the man who murdered and maimed his comrades in Helmand - is in London. Devlin vows to kill again. He decides to call upon the help of the fixer, Oliver Porter, to plan the hit at The Ritz hotel. But not everything will go to plan. Darkness Visible is a page-turning novella, in the vein of Graham Greene's "entertainments" and Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels. Thomas Waugh, in the character of Michael Devlin, has created an engaging hero, or anti-hero, for our time. Praise for 'Nothing To Lose' 'Graham Greene meets David Baldacci... 'Nothing To Lose' is philosophical, satirical and, most importantly, gripping. For lovers of thriller writing and literary fiction alike.' - Matt Lynn 'A gripping thriller, elegantly told. A complex plot, deftly handled. And a narrative that puts the city of London, with its wealth and poverty, goodness and evil, at the heart of the story.' - Alison Joseph. 'Tense and atmospheric.' - Humphrey Hawksley Thomas Waugh is the pseudonym of a bestselling historical novelist.

"A superior thriller - filled with twists, satire and human insight." Steven O'Brien, The London MagazineKilling isn't good for the soul...After the tragic shooting of a friend during his last job Michael Devlin promises to never draw his gun again.But he is tracked down and blackmailed by Mason Talbot, a CIA agent stationed in London, into planning a hit on a prominent UK politician.With the help of the fixer, Oliver Porter, Devlin must carry out the job - and somehow find a way to prevent himself from becoming one of Talbot's assets.The assassination goes ahead. But Talbot inhabits a world of smoke and mirrors. Not all goes according to plan.Devlin will end up confronting his most formidable enemy of all, his conscience.'Ready For Anything' is a smart and entertaining thriller. Thomas Waugh, in the character of Michael Devlin, has created an engaging hero, or anti-hero, for our time.Perfect for fans of Graham Greene, Lee Child and Vince Flynn.

"Dark and punchy. An enigmatic hero takes on the dangerous streets of London." Shaun Baines, author of PallbearerTwo Albanians, sitting in a car, are selling cocaine outside a school again.Enough is enough, James Marshal, an ex-Para, tells himself as he observes the drug dealers.Marshal assaults the Albanians. But it's just the start, rather than the end, of things.The ruthless gang, led by Luka Rugova and Viktor Baruti, demand retribution. The blood debt must be paid.To gain intelligence on the criminal organisation Marshal approaches the fixer, Oliver Porter.In return for providing Marshal with information, Porter asks a favour of his former associate. Marshal must drivethe fixer's niece around for a couple of days.But a lot can happen in a couple of days.When Marshal returns to London, the Albanians find him. The blood debt still needs to be paid.Marshal must end what he started, one way or another.Enough is Enough is the follow-up title to the acclaimed and bestselling novel Gun For Hire.Recommended for fans of Graham Greene, Lee Child and Stephen Leather.Thomas Waugh is the pseudonym of a bestselling historical novelist. He lives in London.Praise for Thomas Waugh.'A gripping thriller, elegantly told. A complex plot, deftly handled. And a narrative that puts the city of London, with its wealth and poverty, goodness and evil, at the heart of the story.' - Alison Joseph'Tense and atmospheric.' - Humphrey Hawksley'Engaging and enjoyable. A must read for soldiers and civilians.' - Damien Lewis

This is the first book to survey the entire career of Joris Ivens, a prolific documentary filmmaker who worked on every continent over the course of seven decades.

Discussions of "committed" documentary by a "committed" historian of film.

Presents a collection of reviews and articles originally published in gay community tabloids, academic journals, and anthologies. This work charts the emergence and maturation of author's sensibilities while lending an important historical perspective to the growth of film theory and criticism as well as queer moviemaking.