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Toxic Magazine
Toxic is a FREE, monthly informative and creative magazine with engaging texts and astonishing visual art. Each issue covers a completely new topic.
"Toxic was born after a dream. One day (the 5th of February 2014, to be precise) when I woke up I had the name Toxic in my mind, the concept and the covers and themes of the first two issues. A couple of days later, when I was trying to figure out the best way to start the magazine, I found an image online which was almost identical to the one that I had seen in my dreams (this image is featured in our first issue, not on the cover for editorial reasons, but on page 5). In the same week I found another image almost identical to the one I dreamed as the cover of the second issue. Given the fact I had never seen either of these images, I decided to take that as a sign to carry on. I was lucky enough to find immensely talented contributors. After a lot of hard work the first two issues and website are finally ready. The idea is now to push the limits."
BOOKS
João has six books published on a range of subjects, from an academic discussion on narrative and traditional literature to thrillers and travel books. His main interest is to explore the edges of creativity through writing.
Conexões (signed as Norman Lance)
ISBN-13-9880770074082
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A thriller that explores the thin line between reality and fiction, discussing the use of brain implant electrodes in cutting edge treatments.
A Índia que eu vi (Portuguese)
ISBN-56-6784659396375
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The book follows the journey of a writer and a photographer to some of the most remote - a fascinating - regions of India.
Changeman, Jaspion & Jiraiya (Portuguese)
ISBN-68-3459876038524
Non-fiction book that analyses the development and dissemination of Japanese TV series in many countries, especially in Brazil.
Toxic Magazine ​
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English and Portuguese magazine on the human mind, space, creativity and life.
Oculto - Despertando para o Poder (Portuguese)
ISBN-58-2459886032524
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A fantasy novel that explores some of the conflicts and doubts most teenagers go through.
Contos (Portuguese)
ISBN-58-2459886032524
A compilation of short stories, one of which was published in the UK (Orbis 138) and developed into a short film in 2005 (Indoctrination).
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Narrativas do Cordel (Portuguese)
ISBN-58-2459886032524
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Academic publication on literary narrative and traditional literature in Brazil. The books presents a "building block approach” to literary narratives further developed by João at the University of Cambridge.