Presenting a rich mosaic of embodied contemporary narratives in spirituality and movement studies, this book explicitly studies the... Læs mere
TV Museum takes as its subject the complex and shifting relationship between television and contemporary art. Connolly pays particular attention to... Læs mere
Bloody Sunday was one of the most controversial events in the history of the Northern Ireland conflict and also one of the most mediated. This book identifies two... Læs mere
This is the first book-length study of environmental documentary filmmaking, offering an analysis of controversial and high-profile... Læs mere
Jonathan Day's book expounds, explores and examines Robert Frank's work pictorially. Frank's candid images of men and women from all classes and walks... Læs mere
Believing the Swedish police narrative tradition to be part and parcel of the European history of ideas and culture, this book argues that, from being feared and despised, the police emerged as heroes and part of the modern social project of the welfare state after World War II.
Toronto is a changing city that has been a source of reflection and inspiration to writers and artists whose work focuses on the conditions and prospects of human life. This... Læs mere
World Film Locations: Shanghai celebrates Shanghai’s rich cinematic history, covering films from the 1930s to 2013. With essays that reflect the city’s relationship to film... Læs mere
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