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Intellect Books Media Materialities: Form, Format, and Ephemeral
Book SynopsisProvides new perspectives on the increasingly complex relationships between media forms and formats, materiality, and meaning. Drawing on a range of qualitative methodologies, our consideration of the materiality of media is structured around three overarching concepts: form – the physical qualities of objects and the meanings which extend from them; format – objects considered in relation to the protocols which govern their use, and the meanings and practices which stem from them; and ephemeral meaning – the ways in which media artefacts are captured, transformed, and redefined through changing social, cultural, and technological values. Each section includes empirical chapters which provide expansive discussions of perspectives on media and materiality. It considers a range of media artefacts such as 8mm film, board games maps, videogames, cassette tapes, transistor radios and Twitter, amongst others. These are punctuated with a number of short takes – less formal, often personal takes exploring the meanings of media in context. We seek to consider the materialities which emerge across the broad and variegated range of the term’s use, and to create spaces for conversation and debate about the implications that this plurality of material meanings might have for the study of study of media, culture, and society.Table of ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgements Foreword – Nicholas Gebhardt Introduction SECTION 1: FORM Short Take 1: My Notebook – Lee Griffiths 1. Investigating the Illicit: The Material Traces of Britain’s Early Trade in Obscene 8mm Films – Oliver Carter Short Take 2: ‘Press the Start Button’ – Harrison Charles 2. On, Off, and in the Map: Materializing Game Experiences Through Player Cartography – Nick Webber Short Take 3: Making Order Out of Chaos – Hilary Weston Jones 3. The Solid State of Radio – Sam Coley Short Take 4: Materialities of Television History – E. Charlotte Stevens SECTION 2: FORMAT Short Take 5: Only Dancing. Again – Philip Young 4. Between Analogue and Digital: The Cassette Tape as Hybrid Artefact – Iain A. Taylor Short Take 6: Patch Lead Possibilities – Chris Mapp 5. ‘Because It Is Not Digital’: The Cultural Value of the Analogue Book in Digital Age – Christian Moerken Short Take 7: Materialities of Spatial Confinement: Trefeglwys Meets Beirut – Dima Saber 6. Essentially (Not) the Game: Reading the Materiality of Video Game Paratexts – Regina Seiwald Short Take 8: Materialities and Craft Value – Karen Patel SECTION 3: EPHEMERAL MEANING Short Take 9: Still Angry: Still Feeding – Matt Grimes 7. Stamp of Approval: A Prosopography of the English Midlands Videogame Industry – Alex Wade and Adam Whittaker Short Take 10: The Edward Colston Experience – Martin Cox 8. Reframing Materiality in the Caribbean Diaspora Podcast – Rachel-Ann Charles and Tim Wall Short Take 11: We’re all Victorians Now – Kirsten Forkert 9. You Can Look, Share and Comment, But You Can’t Touch: The Relationship Between the Materiality and Physicality of Photographs in an Online Community Archive – Vanessa Jackson Short Take 12: Location, Agency, and Hashtag Activism During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Yemisi Akinbobola 10. Thirty-Seven Retweets – John Hillman Conclusion: Shifting Horizons of Possibility – Susanna Paasonen Notes on Contributors Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Golf Wars
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HarperCollins Publishers The 150th Open Celebrating Golfs Defining
Book SynopsisCelebrating 150 years of The Open Championship. The official book produced in partnership with The R&A at St Andrews, to celebrate The 150th Open, which began its journey in Prestwick on the west coast of Scotland in 1860.This beautiful book captures and celebrates the stories and history that make The Open so unique, with a fascinating and lively narrative history of the Championship, including interviews and exclusive content from champions of the game past and present.From caddies to greenkeepers clubhouses to breathtaking courses, through archive imagery and stunning photography, these pages reveal the fascinating sights, stories and characters from this revered Championship's long and remarkable history.
£28.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Golf Wars
Book SynopsisEnthralling unmissable' Golf News''A superbly detailed account of an uprising in professional golf'' Andrew Cotter''A complete and compelling commentary as the sport greedily ripped itself apart'' - James Corrigan, golf correspondent of the Daily TelegraphGolf is at war. PGA vs. LIV. Establishment vs. upstart. This is the story of how golf was ripped apart.The battle for the future of professional golf has been blazing. The Saudi-backed organisation LIV Golf has struck at the very heart of the golfing establishment, setting up rival tournaments with enormous prize pots and pitting the game's most famous players against each other. Led by legend Greg Norman, it has enticed the likes of Sergio García, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Jon Rahm, parking its tanks on the manicured greens of the traditional game. Its tagline: Golf but louder.With LIV now in its season and little sign of the struggle
£18.00
Elliott & Thompson Limited The Showdown: The Inside Story of the Gleneagles
Book SynopsisThe Ryder Cup is one of the world's most dramatic sporting events. In 2014, the stakes were higher than ever, as the US team sought to recover from their devastating loss two years before; but the dominant European team stormed to victory, taking their tally to eight wins out of the last ten matches. In this gripping account, Iain Carter delves into the drama behind the epic battle at Gleneagles, from the appointment of the captains and the team selection, to the behind-the-scenes tensions and the thrilling action during the three days that culminated in Europe's blistering triumph. Tensions were running high in the build-up to the 2014 Ryder Cup. Following the 'Miracle' at Medinah that saw Europe take the trophy in 2012, the Americans pulled out all the stops, appointing veteran Ryder Cup hero Tom Watson as captain. Put under pressure, the Europeans bet on an outlier: Irishman Paul McGinley, a diminutive stalwart touring pro, a team man and an astute tactician. It was a fight between acumen and aura. Acumen won.On this occasion the European triumph was not miraculous; it was meticulous, the product of an extraordinarily detailed plan that rode the dramatic swings of fortune of the golfing calendar. Since Medinah, the golfing world had not just evolved; it had turned on its head. There was a new order. The old were fading, injured, out of form, unable to maintain winning habits. The younger generation had taken over. And, when it came to the showdown, McGinley's masterplan came to fruition. Telling the inside story of an enthralling contest, this is a fascinating look at the pivotal moment that established Europe as the undisputed leaders in the Ryder Cup.Trade Review'A forensic examination... wonderfully and accurately chronicles the entire Ryder Cup story from captaincy selection to the sinking of the final putt in Perthshire. He encapsulates everything the contest involves, mainly by interviewing every key protagonist. This offers an attention to detail that replicates that of the successful European captain, Paul McGinley.' --Ewan Murray, Books of the Year, The Guardian; Proclaimed to be the "ideal Christmas present" by Derek Lawrenson, The Daily Mail; "A great read I'd suggest you go out and get a copy before it sells out!" - Stuart Barber, Amateur Golfer; "IAIN CARTER delves deep into the heart of the Gleneagles Ryder Cup in "Showdown" to expose untold tales about the captains and players, painting a full and vibrant picture of the tournament" - Charley Lemay, Golfmagic; 'As golf books go, "Showdown" is as good as it gets with all the background shenanigans as well as the golfing drama, brilliantly recounted by a gifted storyteller.'--Brian Keogh, Irish Examiner; 'A masterpiece about a masterpiece'--Peter Corrigan, thegolfinghacker.com; 'An impressive feat'--Simon Redfern, The Independent
£999.99
