A detailed, objective analysis of the role that Hamburg played in The Beatles remarkable story.
A new book from one of Reaktion’s bestselling authors, which examines the use of colour and luminosity in science, art and the modern world, uniquely posing questions about the ultimate non-colour: grey.
The first book to examine the films of Jim Jarmusch from a sound-oriented perspective. The three essential acoustic elements that structure a film - music, words and... Læs mere
This compelling account of the myth of St George, one of the most significant mythic figures in Christian culture and many other religions, describes St George's lively and... Læs mere
This highly illustrated, critically-acclaimed volume is the first comprehensive history of boxing’s portrayal in literature, art, film and popular culture.
Acknowledged as one of the major sculptors and avant-garde artists of the twentieth century, Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957) also remained one of the most elusive. This book looks... Læs mere
Filled with beguiling images throughout, Lizard is a unique and sometimes surprising introduction to this popular but little-understood reptile. Boria Sax describes the diversity of lizard species and traces the representation of this reptile in cultures worldwide.
Addresses the isolated fragments of films, iconic images or scenes, that fleetingly cross our perceptions and thoughts in the course of everyday life. This title examines a kaleidescope of film fragments drawn from a variety of media, the internet, memory and fantasy.
Icon and Devotion is the first extensive presentation in English of the making and meaning of Russian icons. Oleg Tarasov shows how icons have held a special place in Russian consciousness, and also looks closely at how and why icons were made.
Marta Braun’s new biography of Eadweard Muybridge traces the sensational events of Muybridge’s life against his personal reinventions as artist, photographer, high-minded researcher and showman.
Live Wires explores how five key electronic technologies revolutionized music.
Zombies: A Cultural History, now available in paperback, gives a definitive short introduction to the zombie, exploring the manifold meanings of this compelling, slow-moving yet relentless monster.