Helter Skelter. Poster of the 1976 TV series and cover of the 1974 book, Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry, 1974
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Tom Gries, 1976

This is an account of the thorough investigation and subsequent judicial process that surrounded the gruesome Tate-LaBianca mass murders, which were executed by the psychopathic pseudo-hippie cult leader, Charles Manson. The Manson Family, an assemblage of zealous disciples, committed these atrocious acts at Manson’s behest.


Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. Poster of the 1989 movie and cover of the 1905 comic book, Little Nemo in Slumberland
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Little Nemo in Slumberland
Winsor McCay, 1905
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Masami Hata, William T. Hurtz, 1989

Welcome to Little Nemo’s fantastical world, where the young Nemo embarks on an amazing journey through Slumberland with the help of new acquaintances he meets there and dreams of enchanting destinations. Nemo nods off one unforgettable night. With the aid of his flying companion soon.


Westworld. Poster of the 1973 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Westworld
Michael Crichton, 1974
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Michael Crichton, 1973

In the then-future year of 1983, a high-tech, highly realistic adult amusement park called Delos features three themed worlds: Western World, Medieval World, and Roman World. For $1,000 per day, guests may indulge in any adventure with the android population of the park, including sexual encounters and a simulated fight to the death.


Freaky Friday. Poster of the 1976 movie and cover of the 1972 book
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Freaky Friday
Mary Rodgers, 1972
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Gary Nelson, 1976

School girl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They both think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, both complain about each other and wish they could have the easy life of their daughter/mother for just one day and their wishes come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews’ body and vice versa.


Child of Darkness, Child of Light. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1980 book, Virgin
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Virgin
James Patterson, 1980
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Marina Sargenti, 1991

The Vatican sends Father Rosetti to a small town in Pennsylvania to investigate a report of a potential virgin birth, but he is attacked by unidentified bikers on the way and left in a catatonic state. As a result, the Vatican dispatches Father Justin O’Carroll to take his place, warning him that 70 years earlier, the Virgin Mary appeared in an Italian village and left a message predicting the birth of a divine child at the end of the century.