Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, Marilyn Monroe was an actress, singer, and sex symbol whose influence far outlasted her short life. These essays explore representations of Monroe... Læs mere
An exciting dystopian fantasy thriller series, The Hunger Games began its life as a trilogy of books by Suzanne Collins, the first released in 2008. This book charts the series' success through the increasingly vocal online communities that drive the young adult book market.
Few could have predicted the enduring fascination with the detective Sherlock Holmes. In this book, the contributors discuss the ways in which various fan cultures have... Læs mere
This book is a lucid account of the material significance of the art object incorporated into fiction film. Felleman examines the historical,... Læs mere
Provides new ways to think about our relationship with nature in today's technologically mediated culture. The... Læs mere
Office Killer, the only film by Cindy Sherman, one of the twentieth century's most significant artists, has failed to be critically examined. Dahlia... Læs mere
The surrealist object is an everyday item that takes on multiple associations by provoking the viewer's imagination.... Læs mere
Investigates Russian culture at the turn of the twenty-first century, with scholars from Britain, Sweden, Russia and the United States exploring aspects of culture with regards to one overarching question: What is the impact of the Soviet discourse on contemporary culture?
Media independence is vital for democracies, and so is the independence of... Læs mere
Crossing the Street in Hanoi is a study of media and cultural artifacts that constitute the remembrance of a tragic war as reflected in... Læs mere
Highlighting the ways that digital media can be used in interdisciplinary curriculum, Images and Identity brings together ideas from art and... Læs mere
This book discusses spaces of performance from formal opera houses to parks and graffiti around the world and is a companion to Theatre in Passing: A... Læs mere