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No Joke is a detailed examination of Todd Phillipss Joker, one of the biggest global box-office hits of 2019. While his success was no doubt partly because of the association of its title character with the Batman superhero franchise, Joker is anyth...Lasīt vairāk
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In a postmodern world of globalised capital, how does the concept of Orientalism inform understandings of cultural exchange? In this detailed and wide-ranging examination, Arab popular culture is explored in its relation to American culture and capit...Lasīt vairāk
Historical Dictionary of American Cinema, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 600 cross-referenced entries coverin...Lasīt vairāk
With the aid of this books step-by-step expert guidance, youll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. Unique point system will help you to place the cars value in relation to condition. This is an important investment - dont...Lasīt vairāk
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, films, compan...Lasīt vairāk
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A sophisticated but accessible account of the series and its place in American cultural history, this book helps readers appreciate the importance of The Sopranos as a cultural touchsto...Lasīt vairāk
In this edition of Critical Insights the cultural and historical influence present in Asimovs works will be examined, as well as the authors own influence on the evolution of literature and culture in the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Within...Lasīt vairāk
Mad Men: The Cultural History brings to life the cultural importance of the television show as it engages with ideas central to the American...Lasīt vairāk
Focusing on the intersection of literature and politics since the beginning of the 20th century, this book examines authors, historical figures, major literary and political works, national literatures, and literary movements to reveal the intrins...Lasīt vairāk
Focusing especially on American comic books and graphic novels from the 1930s to the present, this massive four-volume work provides a colorful yet authoritative source on the entire history of the comics medium. Focusing especially o...Lasīt vairāk
The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction in Literature covers the history of Science Fiction in literature through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries s...Lasīt vairāk
Speculative fiction has a long and progressive history, from the mythos of J.R.R. tolkien to the radical alternativity of China Miville and the ecofeminism of Suzanne Collins. the last twenty years has witnessed a surge in the critical reception...Lasīt vairāk
