Dragons: A Very Short HistoryWritten by Rosana Hart
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There have been many different types of dragons and they have been reported to live in center of word, middle of ocean, in caves and other dark and damp places, and in fire. At time of Christopher Columbus, when world was flat (or at least people thought so), maps said "Here Be Dragons" at edge of world. It may be that dragon stories partly grew out of people finding dinosaur bones. Since concept of dinosaurs didn't come into science until 1800s, any large fossilized bone found before then had to from a dragon, a giant, or in some parts of world, an elephant. Whatever actual origins of dragon tales may be, dragons are immensely popular now. They turn up in video games, films, books, and other art forms. There are many dragon posters. Dragons have become powerful symbols of forces that exist in our world, and of complexities of human spirit.
Rosana Hart is a reference librarian turned webmaster. Visit her site at http://www.infoandhelp.com/posters/ for a selection of popular posters and articles about their subjects.
| | What is anime?Written by Rosana Hart
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Of course, not all anime fans are young. People of all ages enjoy this unique art form. One study of its popularity projected that worldwide market is approaching $100 billion, in US funds. That's a lot! This includes films, television, DVDs, tshirts, trading cards, and other merchandise. Anime posters are among merchandise that is growing in popularity. Inexpensive, easy to ship, and creating an environment in whatever space is available, they offer fans a way to immerse themselves in realm of imagination.
Rosana Hart is a reference librarian turned webmaster. Visit her site at http://www.infoandhelp.com/posters/ for a selection of popular posters and articles about their subjects.
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