Television Books
Michael Wiese Productions Transitions: A Director's Journal and
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£21.85
Chicago Review Press Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison,
Book SynopsisPhantom Lady chronicles the untold story of Hollywood’s most powerful female writer-producer of the 1940s. In 1933, Joan Harrison was a twenty-six-year-old former salesgirl with a dream of escaping her stodgy London suburb and the dreadful prospect of settling down with one of the local boys. A few short years later, she was Alfred Hitchcock's confidante and the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of his first American film, Rebecca. Harrison had quickly grown from being the worst secretary Alfred Hitchcock ever had to one of his closest collaborators, critically shaping his brand as the “master of suspense.” Forging an image as “the female Hitchcock,” Harrison went on to produce numerous Hollywood features before becoming a television pioneer as the producer of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. A respected powerhouse, she acquired a singular reputation for running amazingly smooth productions—and defying anyone who posed an obstacle. Author Christina Lane shows how this stylish, stunning woman, with an adventurous romantic life, became an unconventional but impressive auteur, one whom history has overlooked.Table of ContentsPrologue Chapter 1: At Home Chapter 2: Wartime Chapter 3: Beyond the Village Chapter 4: Birth of a Master Chapter 5: True Crime Pays Chapter 6: Bigger Steps .. Chapter 7: A Team of Three Chapter 8: Going Hollywood Chapter 9: Oscar Calls Chapter 10: Building Suspense Chapter 11 Hitting Hurdles Chapter 12 Phantom Lady . Chapter 13: New Associations Chapter 14: Bedeviling Endings . Chapter 15: Crimes and Misdemeanors Chapter 16: Let it Ride Chapter 17: Full Circle, by Degrees Chapter 18: A New Proposal .. Epilogue .. Acknowledgements Bibliography .. Filmography . Notes Index
£16.10
Headline Publishing Group The Binge Watch Guide: The best television and
Book SynopsisThe 100 best streaming shows reviewed and rated. You may have viewing time on your hands – this guide will give you ideas for what to watch next, with reviews of more than 100 of the best shows around, from the BBC, ITV, C4, HBO, Amazon Prime, Sky Atlantic, Netflix, Disney+ and more.From The Affair to The X-Files, Fawlty Towers to Fleabag, Parks and Recreation to Peaky Blinders and from Game of Thrones to The Crown.Table of ContentsStreaming television shows are more popular than ever. Global lockdowns have sent viewing figures of Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO and Disney+ through the roof as we tune in more than ever. Already popular shows like The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, The Wire and The Sopranos garner new viewers and existing fans go with what they know. This book gathers 110 of the most outstanding TV series of recent decades, offering insightful overviews of storylines, themes and characters, while providing recommendations, tasters, trivia and teases. It'll make you want to catch the shows you haven't yet seen and revisit the ones you have. Sets reviewed include the great, game-changing American drama and comedy series such as: Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Sopranos, Mad Men, 24, The Walking Dead, The West Wing, Homeland, Six Feet Under, Game of Thrones, Homicide, Deadwood, NYPD Blue, Hill Street Blues, The Shield, Twin Peaks, True Blood, Lost, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Glee, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, ER, Seinfeld, Cheers, Frasier, 30 Rock, Arrested Development, Modern Family, Entourage, Californication, Sex And The City, The L Word, Curb Your Enthusiasm, House, Veep, House Of Cards, American Horror Story, Treme, Damages, Masters Of Sex, Weeds, Nashville, Sons Of Anarchy, The Good Wife… British classics old and new such as Sherlock, Luther, Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Broadchurch, The Thick Of It, Brideshead Revisited, Alan Partridge, Skins, The Office, Extras, Peep Show… And eulogising influential European landmarks such as: The Killing, The Returned, Borgen, The Bridge. And many more...
£8.54
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd In Strictest Confidence
Book SynopsisThe third instalment in Craig Revel Horwood’s frank and funny autobiography takes the reader through the highs and lows of the Strictly Come Dancing star’s ‘fab-u-lous’ life. Join Craig and a host of Strictly stars - including Ore Oduba, Judy Murray and the unforgettable Ed Balls - on the show and live tours and get the real stories from behind the scenes.The Aussie-born judge shares his famously forthright views on the changes in the show’s line up, from Bruce Forsyth and Len Goodman’s departures to the arrival of Claudia Winkleman and Shirley Ballas, as well as the dancers and stars.Away from Strictly, Craig reveals fresh heartache over failed romances, his pain at losing his dad and how his work kept him from flying to Australia for the funeral. He marks the milestones in his life, including turning fifty and moving from London to live in a ‘gorgeousR
£15.00
Sonicbond Publishing Monty Python The Complete Guide
Book SynopsisEveryone has their favourite Monty Python sketches, often quoted almost verbatim, whether it is 'the Parrot Sketch', 'the Cheese Shop' or 'Blackmail' - amongst many. Likewise the Python films, the mere mention of which might solicit quotes like ‘Tis but a flesh wound’ or ‘He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy’. But what lies beyond these well-remembered favourites? How many remember the 'Fresh Fruit Self Defence' sketch, or 'the Fish-Slapping dance'? Or even such almost-forgotten curios as 'Blancmanges Playing Tennis', 'The Olympic Hide And Seek Final' and 'The Batley Townswomen’s Guild Re-enacting Pearl Harbour'. This book will shine a light on all of these often-hilarious - but occasionally misfiring - curios. As well as the films and all 45 TV episodes, the record albums are also analyses for their content and how they differed from the TV show, as well as the books which came out as spin-off merchandise - but were never less than brilliantly entertaining for all that. How did Python come to be, what tensions were there between its stars, and what was the atmosphere like when the crew reunited to make the films long after they had left their TV show days behind them? All this will get an answer and much, much more... Now, do you want to read for five minutes, or the full half-hour?
£14.24
Sonicbond Publishing Doctor Who - The David Tennant Years. An Episode
Book SynopsisWhen David Tennant took over as the Tenth Doctor in 2005, the rejuvenated science fiction series was still in its infancy, having just completed its first series. Under the direction of showrunner Russell T. Davies, Doctor Who had burst back onto our screens after a lengthy absence and while it was more popular than ever, there was always a question of how audiences would react to one of the show's central concepts - the regeneration of the lead character itself. Fortunately, the casting of Tennant proved to be an inspired choice. Armed with nothing more than a pinstripe suit, a pair of plimsolls and a sonic screwdriver, he proved to be more than a match for the Cybermen, the Ood and the dreaded Daleks. And as companions entered and left the Tardis, Doctor Who became one of the BBC's biggest programmes all over the world. Now, more than 10 years after his final episode, The End of Time, this unofficial book aims to examine the enduring popularity of the Tenth Doctor, with comprehensive reviews for all of David Tennant's episodes, behind the scenes trivia and a guide to some of the locations that were used to create a television legend. Don't leave the constellation of Kasterborous without it!
£14.24
Intellect Books Directory of World Cinema: Japan
Book SynopsisFrom the revered classics of Akira Kurosawa to the modern marvels of Takeshi Kitano, the films that have emerged from Japan represent a national cinema that has gained worldwide admiration and appreciation. Directory of World Cinema: Japan provides an insight into the cinema of Japan through reviews of significant titles and case studies of leading directors, alongside explorations of the cultural and industrial origins of key genres. As the inaugural volume of an ambitious series from Intellect documenting world cinema, the directory aims to play a part in moving intelligent, scholarly criticism beyond the academy by building a forum for the study of film that relies on a disciplined theoretical base. It takes the form of an A–Z collection of reviews, longer essays and research resources, accompanied by fifty full-colour film stills highlighting significant films and players. The cinematic lineage of samurai warriors, yakuza enforcers and atomic monsters take their place alongside the politically charged works of the Japanese New Wave, making this a truly comprehensive volume.Trade Review'Editor John Berra announces in the acknowledgments that ‘this volume was never intended to be a conventional film guide’. Rather than the A-Z run through of titles, or a year-by-year account of the highlights, Berra’s Directory offers instead a series of chapters mainly grouped around genres. There is also, though, a section on three key directors (Takeshi Kitano; Satoshi Kon and Akira Kurosawa), a nod to the film of the year (Achilles and the Tortoise) and a chapter on ‘The Art Theatre Guild’.[...] There are also, however, many formal observations and little details of character from the writers that make the book worthwhile, no matter its limitations, none more so than Bob Davis’s astute comments on Oshima’s Boy, with its useful analysis of colour in the film. ' Edinburgh Review 'Editor John Berra announces in the acknowledgments that ‘this volume was never intended to be a conventional film guide’. Rather than the A-Z run through of titles, or a year-by-year account of the highlights, Berra’s Directory offers instead a series of chapters mainly grouped around genres. There is also, though, a section on three key directors (Takeshi Kitano; Satoshi Kon and Akira Kurosawa), a nod to the film of the year (Achilles and the Tortoise) and a chapter on ‘The Art Theatre Guild’.[...] There are also, however, many formal observations and little details of character from the writers that make the book worthwhile, no matter its limitations, none more so than Bob Davis’s astute comments on Oshima’s Boy, with its useful analysis of colour in the film. ' – Tony McKibbin, Edinburgh Review 'The writing throughout is of a consistently high standard, incorporating a range of analytical approaches (be it social-political, aesthetic, or genre-based) according to the writers’ preferences. By focussing mainly on the cultural import of films within specific genres, the directory presents a very catholic selection. Admirably un-snobbish in its treatment of all the covered films, the articles are always marked by the sense that those writing are genuine fans.' -- Tony McKibbin * Edinburgh Review * * Subtitled Online *Table of ContentsIntroduction by the Editor Film of the Year Achilles and the Tortoise Festival Focus Nippon Connection Industry Spotlight The Arts Theatre Guild Cultural Crossover Art & Film Directors Takeshi Kitano Satoshi Kon Akira Kurosawa Alternative Japan Anime / Animation Chambara / Samurai Cinema Contemporary Blockbusters Jidaigeki & Gendaigeki / Period & Contemporary Drama J-Horror / Japanese Horror Kaiju Eiga / Monster Movies Nuberu Bagu / The Japanese New Wave Pinku Eiga / Pink Films Yakuza / Gangster
£44.60
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC When Harry Met Sally ...
Book SynopsisGround-breaking in its departure from its predecessors, When Harry Met Sally (1989) established classic romantic comedy themes and tropes still being employed today. Placing the film in its historical, social and generic contexts, Tamar Jeffers-McDonald explores how writer Nora Ephron and director Rob Reiner used structure, filmic devices, music and classic romcom concepts in innovative new ways. In her fresh and timely appraisal of this definitive, much-loved classic, Jeffers McDonald reflects on the film's enduring legacy and influence on popular culture to give readers a wider perspective on the continuing evolution and importance of the romcom genre.Table of ContentsIntroduction and Acknowledgments.- 'When Harry Met Sally...'.- Notes.- Credits.
£12.34
Biteback Publishing Getting Out Alive: News, Sport and Politics at
Book SynopsisDelinquent presenters, controversial executive pay-offs, the Jimmy Savile scandal...The BBC is one of the most successful broadcasters in the world, but its programme triumphs are often accompanied by management crises and high-profile resignations.One of the most respected figures in the broadcasting industry, Roger Mosey has taken senior roles at the BBC for more than twenty years, including as editor of Radio 4's Today programme, head of television news and director of the London 2012 Olympic coverage.Now, in Getting Out Alive, Mosey reveals the hidden underbelly of the BBC, lifting the lid on the angry tirades from politicians and spin doctors, the swirling accusations of bias from left and right alike, and the perils of provoking Margaret Thatcher.Along the way, this remarkable memoir charts the pleasures and pitfalls of life at the top of an organisation that is variously held up as a treasured British institution and cast down as a lumbering, out-of-control behemoth.Engaging, candid and very funny, Getting Out Alive is a true insider account of how the BBC works, why it succeeds and where it falls down.Trade Review"Perceptive, revealing and honest, Getting Out Alive reveals what makes the BBC tick. It's funny, too. A delight." John Humphrys "A hugely enjoyable book. Roger Mosey was a good and unflinching companion on the road to London 2012 and witnessed the Games from a unique perspective. He is a believer in the power of sport to inspire and the importance of critical friends in enduring partnerships." Sebastian Coe
£18.00
Ashgrove Publishing Ltd Storytelling: A Sort of Memoir
Book SynopsisDuring a remarkable lifetime, Andrew Sinclair has bridged the worlds of university and literature, art and cinema. A child of the Second World War, he has known many of the leading figures of the past seventy years - ranging from William Golding to Ted Hughes, Harold Pinter to Francis Bacon, Robert Lowell to Graham Greene, as well as publishing such classic screenplays as 'The Blue Angel', 'The Third Man' and 'Stagecoach'. He also directed a number of films including Dylan Thomas's 'Under Milk Wood' starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and Peter O'Toole. This unique `anti-memoires' of episodes and encounters captures new insights into many of the leading creative talents and stars of their times. In his own adventures, Andrew became involved in the revolt against the Suez invasion and overground nuclear tests, the Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, the 1968 global student uprisings and finally in the worldwide digital revolution in education and the arts. Now in his ninth decade, this author of some 40 books, including the much-lauded The Breaking of Bumbo and Gog, Andrew Sinclair in the tradition of John Aubrey's Brief Lives looks back on a rich life and fond memories of the people he has studied and known.Table of ContentsIntroduction Birthing and Mother My Childhood, If Worth It The Wall and the Dame Summer and Bamber Public Duties Suez, Jack Gallagher and Denis Brogan Pamplona Tony Richardson What Career? John F. Kennedy Three Cultures Annihilation Blues Louis-Ferdinand Celine Albert Camus Haiti, Ho The Beats and a Continent Young Man River Francis Bacon Screenplays God and Golding In the Beginning, Dylan They Profit Count Me Out Havana Libre Endgame or Not Somehow 'Under Milk Wood' Acts and Illusions The Wonder of Children and Movies Silence or Speaking Out Sonia The Fabulous Portanovas Forgiven if not quite Forgotten Terror and Resistance Past and Play Life Lines Afterdeath and 'If ' 'Being and Seeing' The Dying Word Nothing is So
£17.09
Silman-James Press,U.S. African-American Screen Writers Now:
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£16.19
Silman-James Press,U.S. Total Directing: Integrating Camera & Performance
Book SynopsisThis is the first book to fully integrate the technical aspects of screen directing with practical methods for directing actors, deeply and carefully exploring how these two primary aspects of the director''s craft work together. Viewed from a perspective that seeks a balance successful work with actors and technically high-level production values, the complete directing process is discussed in detail from the start of script development through the delivery of a finished project covering every aspect of preparation and decision-making with solid background information, practical suggestions, and clear illustrations. Topics include: Project development; Screenplay analysis; Choosing and working with a production team; Auditioning and casting; Script preparation; Using the language of acting; Working with a set; Understanding screen acting styles; Conducting a rehearsal; Blocking camera and actor moves; Using improvisation; Working with storyboards; The Hollywood continuity style; Choosing camera shots and lighting; Multi-camera directing; Preparing for each day''s shoot; Editing and working with editors and much more.
£27.89
Silman-James Press,U.S. Show Runner: Producing Variety & Talk Shows for
Book SynopsisThe show runner is the television producer who commands a show''s moment-to-moment, day-to-day details. The show runner hires and supervises the staff, decides what will be included in each show, co-ordinates the casting of each segment, makes sure that a show adheres to its budget, and oversees a production''s flow of activities in conjunction with other producers, staff members, technical crews, and post-production personnel. The only book to deal with the subject, this lively, wide-ranging, informative book covers all aspects of show running variety and talk shows for television. Filled with examples from actual television shows, it covers: making, pitching, and selling a pilot show; production development; a show runner''s duties and weekly schedule; working with other members of a production''s staff and crew; producing a season of shows. Along the way, it also defines the roles played by the many producers whose credits we see on the screen (line producer, field producer, executive producer, etc.) and their interactions with the all-important show runner. Additionally, the book covers show running as a career, discussing the hard realities and many pleasures of the job, including selling oneself, finding work, negotiating for a percentage of a show''s profits, and more.
£18.89
Silman-James Press,U.S. Created By...: Inside the Minds of TVs Top Show
Book SynopsisAs entertaining as it is enlightening, Created by presents a stellar cast of 21 show creators who candidly talk about writing and selling hit television series: J.J. Abrams (Alias, Lost); Alan Ball (Six Feet Under); Yvette Lee Bowser (Living Single, Half & Half); Mark Brazill (That ''70s Show); Ilene Chaiken (The L Word); Larry David (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm); Tom Fontana (Oz); Tracy Gamble (8 Simple Rules); Dave Hackel (Becker); Barbara Hall (Joan of Arcadia); Brenda Hampton (7th Heaven, Fat Actress); Bill Lawrence (Scrubs); Dennis Leoni (Resurrection Blvd.); Max Mutchnick and David Kohan (Will & Grace); Tracy Newman and Jonathan Stark (According to Jim); Josh Schwartz (The O.C.); Shawn Ryan (The Shield); Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls); Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel). They discuss influences: writing spec scripts; first jobs in TV; getting an agent; mentors; being staffed as a writer; the pitch; writing a pilot; putting yourself in the characters you create; rewriting; producing a pilot; marketing; hiring a writing staff; making a show last; TV writing vs. film writing; drama vs. sitcom; cable vs. network TV; what show creators look for in a writer; writers block; luck and much more. This is a lively, well-written must-have book for all screenwriters and television writers -- wannabes, novices, and professionals -- as well as all avid TV fans.
£14.39
Collector's Guide Publishing Eclectic Gypsy: An Unauthorised Biography of
Book SynopsisDave Thompson, author of best-selling biographies of Kurt Cobain, John Travolta, David Bowie and many more, turns his attention now to the longest life of them all, Doctor Who. Packed with crucial revelation and candid insight, "Eclectic Gypsy" is the first book ever to examine this remarkable life as it has unfolded through the pages of the media, not only on Planet Earth, but across the universe. Drawing upon historical documentation, newspaper and magazine articles, hundreds of hours of interview tape and, of course, a vast corpus of television, audio and written material, Eclectic Gypsy traces the legendary Doctor from his birth on the planet Gallifrey over 700 years ago, through ten regenerations and countless adventures in time and space. From his epic encounters with such alien races as the Daleks, the Cybermen and the Slitheen, through the string of companions that have accompanied the Doctor on his perilous journey, and onto the world of Gallifrey itself, Eclectic Gypsy explores the life and times of the Doctor, as seen through the eyes of the inter-galactic news corps. From the driest academic journal to the most sensationalist tabloid, it reveals the truth behind the being that fans across the cosmos know simply as "the Doctor" -- and asks whether they really know him at all?
£10.44
Derwen Publishing Follyfoot Remembered: Celebrating the 40th
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£13.49
Mirror Books My Yorkshire Great and Small
Book SynopsisA heartwarming love letter to the places, people and creatures of Yorkshire by the county's beloved vet, Channel 5's Peter Wright.The Yorkshire Vet takes us on an enchanting journey through the hidden gems of the most beautiful county in the world, sharing charming tales of his life in Thirsk as well as fascinating nuggets of local history.Packed with engaging tales of the animals, people and places around him, Peter Wright looks back on the bygone ways of his childhood, while also exploring the fusion of tradition and modernity that characterises the Yorkshire countryside today.Peter's passion for nature shines through on every page, as he explains why our environment is so important - and what we can do to protect it for future generations.
£20.00
Smith Street Books Will & Grace & Jack & Karen: Life – according to
Book SynopsisShameless resurrections of our most beloved TV shows are usually met with skepticism. But, after an eleven-year absence, Will & Grace is back on our screens and has been enthusiastically embraced as “a fizzy cocktail of old and new” (EW), “a disarmingly welcome throwback” (Vanity Fair). Featuring fun and colourful illustrations throughout, Will & Grace & Jack & Karen celebrates our favourite foursome’s return to the screen. Find out which character is your true spirit animal, with a handy quiz that is far more important than any Myer-Briggs equivalent; get through your day with Karen Walker’s guide to drinking; and improve your job prospects with career advice from the indefatigable Jack McFarland. Full of inspiration, trivia, and hilarious quotes, Will & Grace & Jack & Karen is here to help you discover the secrets to maintaining the lifelong bonds between friends who are, really, more like family.
£999.99
New Dawn Press Broadcast Journalism: in the 21st Century
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£17.99
Silman-James Press,U.S. The Twilight Zone Companion
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£23.39
Fayetteville Mafia Press The Women of Jenji Kohan: Weeds, Orange is the
Book SynopsisThe Women of Jenji Kohan, creator of such landmark shows as Weeds, Orange Is the New Black, and GLOW, is the latest in Fayetteville Mafia Press's pioneering series examining the female characters of legendary creators of television and film. Here, writers from all walks of life analyze the significance of such iconic characters as Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker), Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) and the host of women residing in Litchfield Correctional Institution, Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), and Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin), to both themselves and to pop culture at large. Edited by Scarlett Harris (A Diva Was a Female Version of a Wrestler: An Abbreviated Herstory of World Wrestling Entertainment), The Women of Jenji Kohan: Weeds, Orange Is the New Black, and GLOW is the third book in the unique "The Women Of" series, following The Women of David Lynch (June 2019) and The Women of Amy Sherman-Palladino (November 2019).
£11.86
Transcript Verlag Serializing Age: Aging and Old Age in TV Series
Book SynopsisSerialized storytelling provides intriguing opportunities for critical representations of age and aging. In contrast to the finite character of films, television narratives can unfold across hundreds of episodes and multiple seasons. Contemporary viewing practices and new media technologies have resulted in complex television narratives, in which experimental temporalities and revisions of narrative linearity and chronological time have become key features. As the first of its kind, this volume investigates how TV series as a powerful cultural medium shape representations of age and aging, such as in "Orange Is The New Black", "The Wire" or "Desperate Housewives", to understand what it means to live in time.Trade Review"The book can thus be read as a first step in this direction, and it clearly outlines the desiderata to be dealt with in future studies." Andreas Hudelist, www.theaterforschung.de, 08.04.2016
£35.99
Transcript Verlag The Mediatization of the O.J. Simpson Case: From
Book SynopsisF. Scott Fitzgerald once said: ?Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.? In the 1990s, nobody fell deeper than O.J. Simpson. Once considered a national treasure, the athlete was accused of brutally slaying his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman on June 12, 1994. Within days, the media and public developed an unprecedented obsession with the story, turning a murder investigation and trial into a sensationalized reality show. Tatjana Neubauer examines the mediatization, deliberate manipulation, and the simplification of popular criminal trials for profit on television. She demonstrates that TV conflated legal proceedings into entertainment programming by commodifying events, people, and places.
£41.59
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Critical Reflections on Audience and Narrativity:
Book SynopsisThis book offers an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to fiction, reality, and narrativity applied to television series from all over the world. Dissecting the almost invisible barrier between fiction and reality in TV series from various perspectives, the chapters cover a wide range of contemporary classics from the post-network age. From "The X-Files" and "Desperate Housewives" to "The Wire" and "Breaking Bad", the chapters sketch TV series' development from the lowest form of mass entertainment to the sophisticated vehicle of highbrow intertextuality on a global scale. Also covering many international cases from Brazil, Serbia, Romania, and Turkey and locating them in the global web of puzzle narratives, the unique contributions draw connections between the most diverse audiences and the way they receive modern storytelling in a culturally globalised world. This timely volume is a great resource for anyone interested in contemporary mass culture.Trade Review"The new perspectives offered by this volume are of great interest for any European and International scholar mainly because the volume brings to light new ideas, new methodologies and results that could be further developed. Furthermore it is outstanding that the contributors to this book come from different countries (UK, Germany, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania) and somehow reach a common language in their studies." -- Michael Higgins, University of Strathclyde, UK"The book is divided into 14 chapters that bring a new perspective on the study of television series. This allows readers to drill in, even if they are not senior researchers, to easily digest the content and also to acknowledge the impact of television series viewing on reality and on their own lives." -- Stamatis Poulakidakos, University of Athens, Greece
£22.39
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Critical Reflections on Audience and Narrativity
Book SynopsisThis book offers an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to fiction, reality, and narrativity applied to television series from all over the world. Dissecting the almost invisible barrier between fiction and reality in TV series from various perspectives, the chapters cover a wide range of contemporary classics from the post-network age. From "The X-Files" and "Desperate Housewives" to "The Wire" and "Breaking Bad", the chapters sketch TV series' development from the lowest form of mass entertainment to the sophisticated vehicle of highbrow intertextuality on a global scale. Also covering many international cases from Brazil, Serbia, Romania, and Turkey and locating them in the global web of puzzle narratives, the unique contributions draw connections between the most diverse audiences and the way they receive modern storytelling in a culturally globalised world. This timely volume is a great resource for anyone interested in contemporary mass culture.Trade Review"The new perspectives offered by this volume are of great interest for any European and International scholar mainly because the volume brings to light new ideas, new methodologies and results that could be further developed. Furthermore it is outstanding that the contributors to this book come from different countries (UK, Germany, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania) and somehow reach a common language in their studies." -- Michael Higgins, University of Strathclyde, UK"The book is divided into 14 chapters that bring a new perspective on the study of television series. This allows readers to drill in, even if they are not senior researchers, to easily digest the content and also to acknowledge the impact of television series viewing on reality and on their own lives." -- Stamatis Poulakidakos, University of Athens, GreeceTable of ContentsDoes the cultural capital compensate for the cultural discount? Why do German students prefer US-American TV series?, by Daniela Schluetz and Beate Schneider Awake, or the multiplication of the realities Contemporary Television Series: Narrative Structures and Audience Perception, by Mathieu Pierre "Three hundred channels and nothing's on": Metaleptic Genre-Mixing in Supernatural, by Michael Fuchs Appreciating Nietzsche in Episodic Drama: The Highbrow Intertextuality and Middlebrow Reception of Criminal Minds, by Michael Wayne The Seed of an Idea and its Cognitive Field: Minding the Gap of Alternate Reality in Flash Forward and Fringe, by Inbar Kaminsky Breaking Narrative: Narrative Complexity in Contemporary Television, by Oliver Kroener The Walking Dead and the Truly Monstrous... on Television, by Atene Mendelyte Television Cosmo-Mythologies: The Return to Mythological Naratives in Television Fiction, from The Prisoner to Lost, by Raquel Crisostomo Galvez and Enric Ros Zofio Breaking Bad, a Character-Based Formula, by Rodrigo Mesonero Representing Occupations in Media and Audience Perceptions of TV Series, by Valentina Marinescu Homeland: War on Terror Revisited, by Marc Perello-Sobrepere Understanding Health in Grey's Anatomy Television Series, by Bianca Mitu Fiction Television in Brazil: New Perspectives, by Lilian Fontes Moreira TV Series Bolji zivot (1987-1991): View from the Future, by Natasa Simeunovic Bajic The X-Factor of Singing Competitions TV Series, by Maria Dicieanu TV Drama as a Narrative form: Scenes from a Gendered and a Sacralized Cultural Sphere in Turkish Society, by Nuran E. Isik The hero's journey, by "Maria Teresa Nicolas Gavilan, Lourdes Lopez Gutierrez,Carmen Silvia Sanchez Arana, Tania Alejandra Benitez Sanchez" About the contributors
£39.09
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Contemporary Ukrainian and Baltic Art – Political
Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on political and social expressions in contemporary art of Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. It explores the transformations that art in Ukraine and the Baltic states has undergone since their independence in 1991, discussing how the conflicts and challenges of the last three decades have impacted the reconsideration of identity and fostered resistance of culture against economic and political crises. It analyzes connections between the past and the present as seen by the artists in these countries and looks at their visions of the future. Contemporary Ukrainian art portrays various perspectives, addressing issues from controversial historical topics to the present military conflict in the East of the country. Baltic art speaks out against the erasure of past historical traumas and analyzes the pertinence of its cultural scene to the European community. The contributions in this collection open a discussion of whether there is a single paradigm that describes the contemporary processes of art production in Ukraine and the Baltic countries. With contributions by Ieva Astahovska, Svitlana Biedarieva, Kateryna Botanova, Olena Martynyuk, Vytautas Michelkevičius, Lina Michelkevičė, Margaret Tali, and Jessica Zychowicz.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Mapping Transformations in Latvian and Baltic Art; The Documentary Turn in New Ukrainian Art; Artist as a Virus: Political Transformations and Art in Ukraine after 1991; Apocalyptic Perestroika and the Birth of the Ukrainian Contemporary Art; Artists Rewriting Art History through Artistic Research and Collecting in Lithuania: From Pavilion to Museum to Cemetery; Working with Difficult Histories to Reimagine the Future: Revisiting the Meanings of Memory and Identity in Baltic Art; A New Dawn at the Centennial of Suffragism: Artistic Representation in Trans-European and Transatlantic Kyiv; Contributors.
£32.40
HarperCollins Publishers If I Dont Write It Nobody Else Will
Book SynopsisThe long awaited story of one of Britain’s greatest comic legends.Trade Review'Eric Sykes, now 82, is a splendid survivor. Recently the subject of a charming South Bank Show, the indefatigable Lancastrian is still working, with blithe disregard for his deafness, blindness and heart bypass operation. Characteristically, Sykes ends this engagingly artless autobiography with the news that he has been cast as Frank Bryce in the latest Harry Potter film. The tone throughout is warm-hearted, though occasionally there are welcome blasts of asperity. And there are joyful pages devoted to what is surely Sykes's finest hour – his glorious riot of ad-libbery with Jimmy Edwards in “Big Bad Mouse”.' Hugh Massingberd, Daily Telegraph 'His prose is crisp and dry, with a poetic, vernacular lilt…Candid, erudite and most of all cheery. Warm and comforting.' The Times 'A charmed life…and one does not begrudge him an ounce of his success…Sykes's career is far from over.' Guardian 'A chatty, always amiable memoir. A far better testament to this game old trouper than the normal ghost-written guff.' Daily Express
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HarperCollins Publishers DRAGONS DEN Success From Pitch to Profit
Book Synopsis4 million people watch the Dragons on TV, now they can read their book.Britain''s best loved business brains Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Theo Paphitis and Richard Farleigh along with economics expert and presenter Evan Davies divulge the secrets of their success in this essential read.Joining them is James Caan, a new addition to the team in Series 5 which aired in September 2007. James is a multi-millionaire businessman and entrepreneur specialising in human resources consultancy and outsourcing. Here, for the first time, you can read his story and learn from his experiences. Plus you will find out exactly what James was looking forward to seeing in the Den.Success, From Pitch to Profit is packed with advice for you, whether you want to perfect your pitching skills, develop an idea or make more money.By looking back at the previous series of Dragons'' Den, the Dragons will teach you how to develop an idea to its maximum potential, making you and your business reach new heights of success.They will look at what''s become of the contestants who entered the Dragons'' Den. Some went away empty handed but have since become very successful. Others won the backing of the Dragons but failed to make their dream come through. The Dragons will use these case studies to show you what should have been done, what should have happened next and how you too could win their backing and become a business success. This paperback edition includes all new case studies from Series Five.This is much more than a TV series companion. It is a solid business read with never-before-heard advice and personal experiences from the Dragons own business ventures. Between them, they have a wealth of knowledge and business acumen which they will exclusively divulge for the first time.At last, we''ll find out how they became millionaires, their secret business tactics, what drives them and what they would do if they entered the Dragons'' Den.This is a unique, accessible and fascinating business read straight from the Dragons'' Den.
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HarperCollins Publishers Happy Accidents
Book SynopsisBest-known for her role in Glee, this is the hilarious and inspiring story of how Jane Lynch changed from a real-life Sue Sylvester to the happy and fulfilled actress she is today.In 1974, a fourteen-year-old girl in Dolton, Illinois, had a dream. A dream to become an actress, like her idols. But it was a long way from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood, and it didn't help that she'd recently dropped out of the school play, The Ugly Duckling.But the funny thing is, it all came true. Through a series of happy accidents, Jane Lynch created an improbable and hilarious path to success. In those early years, despite her dreams, she was also consumed with anxiety, feeling out of place in both her body and her family. To deal with her worries about her sexuality, she started drinking almost every night and developed a mean and judgmental streak that turned her into someone similar to Sue Sylvester.Then, at thirty-one, she started to get her life together. She was finally able to embraceTrade Review‘Excellent and often surprising … contains plenty of hilarious lines ("Like any good, closeted young lesbian of the 70s," the second chapter memorably begins, "I developed a raging crush on Ron Howard") … [and] evocative descriptions of the intense anger, loneliness and confusion that Lynch has known in her life … self-knowledge and biting honesty characterises the book.’ Guardian ‘A frank, engaging, and at times uproariously funny autobiography of a roller-coaster life.’ Vogue ‘Hilarious, smart and stunningly honest.’ Scotsman ‘How a bubble-permed boozer from Illinois cleaned up her act to become one of the hottest names in Hollywood.’ Daily Telegraph ‘Moving and funny.’ Star magazine ‘Lynch is, for once, not going for laughs; she's going for something remarkably close to wisdom. . . . look[s] back over a life that would drive many memoirists to hyperbole if not histrionics with astonishing perspective.’ LA Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Choir Gareth Malone
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Primetime Propaganda
Book Synopsis“Vitally important, devastatingly thorough, and shockingly revealing…. After reading Primetime Propaganda, you’ll never watch TV the same way again.”—Mark LevinMovie critic Michael Medved calls Ben Shapiro, “One of our most refreshing and insightful voices on the popular culture, as well as a conscience for his much-maligned generation.” With Primetime Propaganda, the syndicated columnist and bestselling author of Brainwashed, Porn Generation, and Project President tells the shocking true story of how the most powerful medium of mass communication in human history became a vehicle for spreading the radical agenda of the left side of the political spectrum. Similar to what Bernard Goldberg’s Bias and A Slobbering Love Affair did for the liberal news machine, Shapiro’s Primetime Propaganda is an essential exposé of corrupting media bias, pulling back t
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Confessions of a Prairie Bitch
Book SynopsisConfessions of a Prairie Bitch is Alison Arngrim’s comic memoir of growing up as one of television’s most memorable characters—the devious Nellie Oleson on the hit television show Little House on the Prairie. With behind-the-scenes stories from the set, as well as tales from her bohemian upbringing in West Hollywood and her headline-making advocacy work on behalf of HIV awareness and abused children, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch is a must for fans of everything Little House: the classic television series and its many stars like Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert; Gilbert’s bestselling memoir Prairie Tale... and, of course, the beloved series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder that started it all.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Just the Funny Parts
Book SynopsisScovell knows what it’s like to put words in the mouths of President Barack Obama, Mark Harmon, Candice Bergen, Bob Newhart, Conan O’Brien, Alyssa Milano, and Kermit the Frog, among many others.Trade Review“This clear-eyed account of 30 years in a profoundly flawed industry is the funniest, most unflinching book I’ve read in a long time. I laughed out loud so many times. If you’ve ever watched TV, you should read this book. And if you’ve ever read a book, you should read this one, too.” — John Oliver “First things first. Just the Funny Parts is, like Nell Scovell herself, funny as hell. Laugh-out-loud chuckles, eye rolls, embarrassed (for Nell) giggles—it’s all there. But there’s a lot more, too. This is a smart, wise book about growing up, growing old(er), and most of all, what it means to be a woman in a man’s world. That’s no joke. (But it is, as I mentioned, funny.)” — Jeffrey Toobin, author of American Heiress “Nell Scovell has finally written the book that everyone in the comedy world has been waiting for! Besides being one of the funniest people I know, she has not just survived, but she has thrived. How the hell did she do it?? Crack it open and find out!” — Bette Midler “This book is soooo good! Nell not only recalls her comedy writing career with wit but also transports us there to sit alongside her as witness. Just the Funny Parts could easily be called Just The Brave Parts.” — Larry Wilmore “Nell is an incredible writer, and this book is just as amazing as I would expect. I particularly liked page 213.” — Samantha Bee, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee “In Just the Funny Parts, Nell Scovell offers readers an unvarnished look into a writer’s life. Through her unique lens, she bravely confronts some uncomfortable truths, and yet keeps you laughing the whole way through.” — George Lucas, yeah that George Lucas “I’ve known for a while that Nell is an unusually talented and funny writer, but I had no idea just how much she shaped the TV that I’ve watched for decades—or how much bias she faced along the way. Despite that (and sometimes because of it), this book was a delight to read. It’s full of jokes that made me laugh and sharp analyses that made me think.” — Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals, and co-author of Option B “In this illuminating memoir, Scovell details her career as a highly successful television writer over the last three decades, during which she was usually the only woman in the room… Scovell has repeatedly felt the sting of toiling in Los Angeles, “where rejection and failure are the bread and butter of this gluten-free, nondairy town,” and in an industry that continually looked for a cheaper, younger version of her. But in working with Sheryl Sandberg as the co-writer on Lean In, she was reminded of a timeless lesson: doing something that is meaningful to oneself might also have an impact on others. Scovell’s memoir is wonderfully entertaining and ultimately uplifting.” — Publishers Weekly “Scovell minces few words when skewering the toxic atmosphere for female talent in Hollywood….Her fearlessness was clearly evidenced when the David Letterman sex scandal broke and the author made a controversial and risky career move by speaking out about a marked lack of gender diversity in the late-night TV arena….A breezy, affably written amalgam of memoir, advice, and workplace survival guide from the front lines of the entertainment industry.” — Kirkus Reviews “A smart, energetic, determined woman, someone who is always shooting for greater success and who really hates it when she fails at something. A revealing and timely portrait of a professional writer and the industry in which she works.” — Booklist “Get ready to laugh out loud as writer, producer, and director Nell Scovell takes you behind the scenes of your favorite comedic shows, including The Simpsons, Murphy Brown, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and more in her hilarious and heartfelt memoir about making it in the male-dominated world of entertainment. Sharp and insightful, Just the Funny Parts is an wild romp through the world of TV that is as entertaining as it is inspiring.” — Bustle “An honest and demystifying glimpse into the world of men (and some women) behind the comedy curtain. Like Liz Lemon, Scovell is a wry and relatively grounded observer of the soaring self-regard and bottomless neediness that characterizes the professionally funny.” — Slate “Scovell’s laugh-out-loud account of her struggles in the male-dominated world of TV is a worthy read. […] Scovell’s compelling story of her life, leavened with much good humor, lets readers know the Hollywood world judged her often as a “woman writer” when she was seeking to be known as a writer, yet she never gives up. For all readers interested in Hollywood and how it works.” — Library Journal
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Woke Up This Morning
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Penguin Putnam Inc Getting Real
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Oxford University Press Inc Color by Fox
Book SynopsisOffering a fascinating examination of the explosion of black television programming in the 1980s and 1990s, this book provides, for the first time ever, an interpretation of black TV based in both journalism and critical theory. Locating a persistent black nationalist desire--a yearning for home and community--in the shows produced by and for African-Americans in this period, Zook shows how the Fox hip-hop sitcom both reinforced and rebelled against earlier black sitcoms from the sixties and seventies. Incorporating interviews with such prominent executives, producers, and stars as Keenan Ivory Wayans, Sinbad, Quincy Jones, Robert Townsend, Charles Dutton, Yvette Lee Bowser, Ralph Farquhar, and Susan Fales, this study looks at both production and reception among African-American viewers, providing nuanced readings of the shows themselves as well as the sociopolitical contexts in which they emerged. While black TV during this period may seem trivial or buffoonish to some, Sly as a Fox rTrade ReviewZook's analysis is both judicious and fascinating. A journalist by profession, Zook integrates a decade's worth of behind-the-scenes reporting and interviews into a cogent and fluid writing style ... Zook arrays a wealth of material and admirably struggles with the polysemy of black television. * Dale A Bertelsen, Critical Studies in Mass Communication 16 (1999) *
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Oxford University Press Theorizing Adaptation
Book SynopsisFrom intertextuality to postmodern cultural studies, narratology to affect theory, poststructuralism to metamodernism, and postcolonialism to ecocriticism, humanities adaptation studies has engaged with a host of contemporary theories. Yet theorizing adaptation has been declared behind the theoretical times compared to other fields and charged with theoretical incorrectness by scholars from all theoretical camps. In this thorough and groundbreaking study, author Kamilla Elliott works to explain and redress the problem of theorizing adaptation. She offers the first cross-disciplinary history of theorizing adaptation in the humanities, extending back to the sixteenth century, revealing that until the late eighteenth century, adaptation was valued for its contributions to cultural progress, before its eventual and ongoing marginalization by humanities theories. The second half of the book offers ways to redress the troubled relationship between theorization and adaptation. Ultimately,Theorizing Adaptation proffers shared ground upon which adaptation scholars can debate productively across disciplinary, cultural, and theoretical borders.Trade ReviewA dazzlingly comprehensive, indeed Herculean, cleaning out of the dysfunctional stables in which both adaptation and theorizing have been kept! * Linda Hutcheon, author of A Theory of Adaptation *An extraordinarily expansive and incisive assessment of the cutting-edge field of contemporary adaptation studies, lucidly argued by one its most articulate scholars. * Timothy Corrigan, author of The Essay Film: From Montaigne, After Marker and editor of Film and Literature: An Introduction and Reader *This is the most ambitious and exciting book about adaptation Ive ever read. Kamilla Elliott, long established as an unrivaled historian of adaptation and adaptation studies, here confirms her status as their leading theorist as well. Theorizing Adaptation will be indispensable reading for anyone attempting to take the measure of adaptation studies. * Thomas Leitch, author of The History of American Literature on Film *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Problem of Theorizing Adaptation Part 1: Theorizing Adaptation Chapter 1 Histories of Theorizing Adaptation Chapter 2 Theorizing Adaptation in the Sixteenth to Nineteenth Centuries Chapter 3 Theorizing Adaptation in the Twentieth Century Chapter 4 Theorizing Adaptation in the Twenty-First Century Part 2: Adapting Theorization I. Retheorizing Theorization Chapter 5 Redefining Definitions Chapter 6 Resetting Taxonomies Chapter 7 Rethinking Theoretical Principles II. Refiguring Theorization Chapter 8 The Rhetoric of Theorizing Adaption Chapter 9 Refiguring Adaptation Studies Conclusion Bibliography
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Palgrave Macmillan Media and Male Identity The Making and Remaking of Men
Book SynopsisList of Tables List of Figures and Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction Why Study Mass Media Portrayals of Men and Male Identity? How Feminism Shapes Academic and Media Discourse on Men and Male Identity The New Focus (or Lack of Focus) on Men and Masculinity The Role and Effects of Mass Media in Modern Societies Men in the Media - A Review 1980-2001 Men in the Media Today - A Contemporary Study The Ongoing International Media Debate on Men Personal, Social and Political Implications Appendices References IndexTable of ContentsList of Tables List of Figures and Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction Why Study Mass Media Portrayals of Men and Male Identity? How Feminism Shapes Academic and Media Discourse on Men and Male Identity The New Focus (or Lack of Focus) on Men and Masculinity The Role and Effects of Mass Media in Modern Societies Men in the Media - A Review 1980-2001 Men in the Media Today - A Contemporary Study The Ongoing International Media Debate on Men Personal, Social and Political Implications Appendices References Index
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Pan Macmillan Going to Extremes
Book SynopsisIn Going to Extremes writer, presenter and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton visits Oymyakon in Siberia, where the average winter temperature is -47 degrees and 40% of the population have lost their fingers to frostbite while changing the car wheel. Next he travels to Arica Chile where there have been fourteen consecutive years without a drop of rain and so fog is people's only source of water. Going from the driest to the wettest, he visits Mawsynram in India which annually competes for the title with its neighbour Cherrapunji. However, Nick discovers even here, that during the dry season, there is water shortage and one entrepreneur has started selling it bottled.Finally his journey takes him to Dalol in Ethiopia known as the 'hell hole of creation' where the temperature remains at 94 degrees year round. Here Nick will join miners who work all day with no shade, limited water and no protective clothing.The book and series consider how a
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Penguin Books Ltd Pandoras Box
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA binge-worthy book * Economist *Thoroughly entertaining… Pandora’s Box is essential viewing -- Rebecca Nicholson * Guardian *Biskind is the perfect person to chronicle how we got here … The writers and showrunners are compelling figures, and Biskind’s story is larded with stories of their triumphs, creative crises, neuroses and episodes of appalling behaviour * Financial Times *Pandora’s Box explains, in punchy, propulsive prose, how we went from Tony Soprano to Ted Lasso … Biskind is skilled at the quick character sketch … [and] lays out a sprawling, amoral ecosystem with the dispassion of an omniscient narrator * New Yorker *Peter Biskind's Pandora's Box is not only a richly detailed and colorful account of how TV has defiantly superseded the cinema in the last thirty years, but also an important historic document. Biskind brilliantly maneuvers his way through a panoply of cinematic and television endeavor with the precision of a surgeon's scalpel. A gripping and compulsive read -- Brian CoxPeter Biskind has always been the most rigorous and amusing Hollywood historian we have, taking on the great men of the past--and now with his trademark cheeky intelligence he takes on the giants of the present age of television-as-cinema. Despite my having lived much of the book's arc, Biskind offers a fresh perspective on the new Wild West of home entertainment -- Lena DunhamThis brisk, blistering overview of how streaming has changed where we put our eyeballs is classic binge-worthy reading. I had no idea the people who created culture-altering shows are as entertaining as the shows themselves, but Peter Biskind did, and you'll never look at them same way again -- Steven SoderberghPeter Biskind takes on a wild, whirlwind tour of the birth, life, death, and rebirth of cable and streaming services, introducing us to the people behind them who turn out to be as ferociously nutty as the characters they put on the screen -- David Nasaw, author of The Last Million: Europe’s Displaced Persons from World War to Cold WarPeter Biskind catalogs real-life misbehavior by the principals responsible for an array of lauded series with the same unsparing eye that he detailed the excesses of New Hollywood in Easy Riders, Raging Bulls -- Fall 2023 Must-Reads * Entertainment Weekly *This gossip-filled overview of the past 40 years of television will keep readers glued to their seats * Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW *Biskind is known as much for his outspoken opinions as his insightful commentary, and Pandora’s Box is Biskind at his most candid. For readers interested in what goes on behind the scenes in the world of television, a must-read * Booklist *- - Praise for Peter Biskind -- -Who else can explicate the hidden politics of movies and make you laugh out loud at the same time? -- Barbara Ehrenreich on The Sky is FallingInsanely readable -- Slavoj Žižek on The Sky is FallingYou'll never look at your favourite movies and TV shows the same way again. And you shouldn't -- Steven Soderbergh on The Sky is FallingThoughtful, entertaining and occasionally profound * Spectator on The Sky is Falling *Spot on * Irish Times on The Sky is Falling *Dishy, teeming, superbly reported...packed with lively inside anecdotes...[a] juicy and fascinating exposé * Entertainment Weekly on Down and Dirty Pictures *Sensationally entertaining * Los Angeles Times on Down and Dirty Pictures *Peter Biskind's great, scathing, news-packed history...is one hell of an elixir-salty with flavorsome gossip, sour with the aftertaste of misspent careers, intoxicating with one revelation after another...an A * Entertainment Weekly on Easy Riders, Raging Bulls *Biskind's devourable book is that rarity, a Hollywood exposé that you can read mouth agape, slurping up scandal and titillation so fast you're in danger of choking-without feeling ashamed of yourself * Washington Post Book World on Easy Riders, Raging Bulls *Biskind is a magician at prying revealing yarns and juicy quotes out of his subjects. And the resulting scenarios are deliciously tawdry...moments of real intelligence and grace * San Francisco Chronicle on Easy Riders, Raging Bulls *
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Lulu.com Inter Alias Unofficial Authorized Guide to Alias
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Random House USA Inc Jeannie Out of the Bottle A Memoir
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Zondervan Kind Is the New Classy The Power of Living
Book SynopsisIn today''s culture of outrage, how can you stand your ground with grace? Join bestselling author and actress Candace Cameron Bure as she reveals the countercultural thought patterns and practices that have enabled her to stay centered in who she is while practicing radical graciousness toward others.As a woman in today''s world, you know what it''s like to feel pressure on all sides from clashing cultural expectations. How can you stay true to who God has uniquely created you to be in the face of the script you''ve been given? What''s more, how can you stand your ground with grace?The classy confidence you know and love--whether it''s on the set of Full House, Fuller House, Dancing with the Stars, The View, or your favorite Hallmark movies--is no act. But it hasn''t come easily. Candace''s secret? Kindness. It''s timeless, unexpected, and even countercultural--and best of all, it never goes out o
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St Martin's Press Moose That Roared The Story of Jay Ward Bill Scott a Flying Squirrel and a Talking Moose
Book SynopsisThe Rocky and Bullwinkle show - the first cartoon to reach both kids and adults with its humour. This guide includes a behind-the-scenes history of the show's creation, the firece script battles fought with network censors, and the impact of the show on 1960s culture.
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Penguin Random House Group The Mythology of Supernatural
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Three Rivers Press (CA) All the Pieces Matter
Book SynopsisThe definitive oral history of the iconic and beloved TV show The Wire, as told by the actors, writers, directors, and others involved in its creation.Since its final episode aired in 2008, HBO''s acclaimed crime drama The Wire has only become more popular and influential. The issues it tackled, from the failures of the drug war and criminal justice system to systemic bias in law enforcement and other social institutions, have become more urgent and central to the national conversation. The show''s actors, such as Idris Elba, Dominic West, and Michael B. Jordan, have gone on to become major stars. Its creators and writers, including David Simon and Richard Price, have developed dedicated cult followings of their own. Universities use the show to teach everything from film theory to criminal justice to sociology. Politicians and activists reference it when discussing policy. When critics compile lists of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time, The Wire rou
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Arrested Development and Philosophy
Book SynopsisARRESTED DEVELOPMENT AND PHILOSOPHY Is George Michael's crush on his cousin unnatural? Is it immoral for Lindsay to lie about stealing clothes to hide her job?Is Gob better off living his life in bad faith?What inferences can we draw from Tobias's double-entendres?Are the pictures really of bunkers or balls? The Bluth family's faults, foibles, and character flaws are so excruciatingly familiar that we squirm in painful recognition of the outrageous impulses that we all have but would never act on. The Bluths seem utterly unaware of the gaping distance between their behavior and accepted social norms. Lurking behind this craziness are large moral and philosophical issues to be explored. From Plato to Aristotle, from Descartes to Marx, Arrested Development and Philosophy draws from great philosophical minds to shed new light on the show's key questions and captivating themes, including the nature of self-knowledge and happiness, buTable of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS: And Now a Few Words from the New CEOs of the Bluth Company ix INTRODUCTION 1 Kristopher Phillips PART ONE FAMILY FIRST 1 Is the Examined Life a Huge Mistake?: Happiness, Self-Knowledge, and the Bluths 7 Jason Southworth and Ruth Tallman 2 Kissing Cousins: Incest, Naturalism, and the Yuck Factor 23 Deborah R. Barnbaum 3 Freudian Arrested Development 33 Tim Jung 4 Don't Know Thyself: Gob and the Wisdom of Bad Faith 46 Daniel P. Malloy PART TWO A BUSINESS MODEL 5 Dr. Fünke's 100 Percent Natural Good-Time Alienation Solution 61 Jeff Ewing 6 Family First: How Not to Run a Business 73 Brett Gaul 7 Bourgeois Bluths: Arrested Development and Class Status 85 Rachel McKinney PART THREE SOME HUGE MISTAKES 8 What Whitey Isn't Ready to Hear: Social Identity in Arrested Development 99 J. Jeremy Wisnewski 9 "I Just Blue Myself": The Use and Abuse of Language in Arrested Development 111 M. E. Verrochi 10 To Bias Tobias: Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Arrested Development 123 Darci Doll 11 I'm Oscar.com: The Problem(s) of Personal Identity in Arrested Development 136 Kristopher Phillips PART FOUR THE ONE WHERE THEY DO EPISTEMOLOGY 12 You Can't Do Magic: Gob Bluth and the Illusionists' Craft 151 Michael Cholbi 13 Is Justified True Bluth Belief Knowledge? 162 Brett Coppenger and Kristopher Phillips 14 Bunkers and Balls: Arrested Development, Underdetermination, and the Theory-ladenness of Observation 172 Michael Da Silva PART FIVE SOLID AS IRAQ: POLITICS AND ETHICS ARRESTED 15 No Touching! George Sr.'s Brush with Treason 185 Douglas Paletta and Paul Franco 16 "I've Made a Huge Mistake": George Oscar Bluth Jr. and the Role of Error in Character Development 197 Christopher C. Kirby, Jonathan Hillard, and Mathew Holmes 17 The Comedy of Contradiction 210 Erin Fay and Willie Young PARTS IX: AND ON THE EPILOGUE . . . 18 And Now the Story of a Wealthy Family Who Lost Everything: Arrested Development, Narrative, and How We Find Meaning 227 Tyler Shores CONTRIBUTORS: Banana Stand Employee Roster 241 INDEX: Banana Stand Inventory 247
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Wiley True Blood and Philosophy
Book SynopsisTRUEBLOOD and Philosophy Does God hate fangs? Is Sam still Sam when he turns into a collie? Is coming out of the coffin the same as coming out of the closet? Are all vampires created evil? Vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, fairies, telepathsTrue Blood has it all. In a world where supernatural creatures coexist with human beings, Sookie Stackhouse and Bill Compton wrestle with powerful desires while facing complex issues concerning sex, romance, bigotry, violence, death, and immortality. Now, True Blood and Philosophy calls on the minds of some of history's great thinkers to perform some philosophical bloodletting on this thought-provoking series. From the metaphysics of mind reading to Maryann Forrester's cult of Dionysus, from vampire politics to the nature of personal identity, and from contemporary feminism to the rights of nonhuman species, True Blood and Philosophy mines the thinking of philosoTrade ReviewCan John Locke's memory theory explain the nature of vampire identity? Is there a PETA message buried in True Blood's take on vampire-human relations? These and other biting issues constitute the smart and amusing essays in the latest William Irwin-edited Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series (after Mad Men and Philosophy). Authors invoke the likes of Kant, Sartre, and Freud and approach their topics with the seriousness of a devoted fan balanced with the levity and wit the series is known for. More than one essay focusing on God and vampires duplicate efforts, but highlights include Christopher Robichaud's examination of consent in creating a vampire, William M. Curtis's discussion of metaphor and the mainstreaming of blood suckers, Ron Hirschbein's exploration of the "Edible Complex," and Patricia Brace and Robert Arp's analysis of the not-so-subtle similarities between vampire rights and gay rights. These easily-digestible philosophical morsels are perfect for fans of Jon Stewart and anyone else who likes to laugh while they learn. (June) (PW.com, August 16, 2010)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments: For the “Supes” We Just Can’t Live Without ix Introduction: “If a Tree Falls in the Woods, It’s Still a Tree—Ain’t It?” 1 Part One “I Used to Hate Vampires, Until I Got To Know One”: Vampire-human Ethics 1 To Turn or Not to Turn: The Ethics of Making Vampires 7 Christopher Robichaud 2 Dressing Up and Playing Human: Vampire Assimilation in the Human Playground 19 Jennifer Culver 3 Pets, Cattle, and Higher Life Forms on True Blood 33 Ariadne Blayde and George A. Dunn Part Two “life-challenged Individuals”: The Politics of Being Dead 4 Signed in Blood: Rights and the Vampire-Human Social Contract 51 Joseph J. Foy 5 “Honey, If We Can’t Kill People, What’s the Point of Being a Vampire?”: Can Vampires Be Good Citizens? 65 William M. Curtis 6 Un-True Blood: The Politics of Artificiality 79 Bruce A. McClelland Part Three “their Very Blood Is Seductive”: Eros, Sexuality, and Gender 7 Coming Out of the Coffin and Coming Out of the Closet 93 Patricia Brace and Robert Arp 8 “I Am Sookie, Hear Me Roar!”: Sookie Stackhouse and Feminist Ambivalence 109 Lillian E. Craton and Kathryn E. Jonell 9 Sookie, Sigmund, and the Edible Complex 123 Ron Hirschbein Part Four “i Am Actually Older Than Your Jesus”: Natural, Supernatural, and Divine 10 Let the Bon Temps Roll: Sacrifice, Scapegoats, and Good Times 139 Kevin J. Corn and George A. Dunn 11 Are Vampires Unnatural? 157 Andrew Terjesen and Jenny Terjesen 12 Does God Hate Fangs? 175 Adam Barkman Part Five “our Existence Is Insanity”: the Metaphysics of Supernatural Beings 13 A Vampire’s Heart Has Its Reasons That Scientific Naturalism Can’t Understand 187 Susan Peppers-Bates and Joshua Rust 14 Keeping Secrets from Sookie 203 Fred Curry 15 Vampires, Werewolves, and Shapeshifters: The More They Change, the More They Stay the Same 215 Sarah Grubb Contributors: “I Don’t Know Who You Think You Are, but Before the Night Is Through .” 229 Index: Sookie’s Words of the Day 237
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