Performing Arts

The Great Tradition and Its Legacy: The Evolution of Dramatic and Musical Theater in Austria and Central Europe This comprehensive volume explores the rich theatrical heritage of Austria, Germany,...

Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Film and Music This book delves into the concept of incongruent film music, challenging traditional notions of what makes for an appropriate musical...

American filmmaker John Huston remains an enigmatic figure, years after his death. This collection of new essays explores various aspects of his life, including his films and literary adaptations...

Kicking Sawdust Running Away with the Circus and Carnival is a poignant collection of photographs taken by Clayton Anderson during his time on the road with the circus, carnival, and sideshows from...

The Cinema of India provides a comprehensive examination of landmark films from one of the world's largest national cinemas. This collection of essays by renowned scholars offers a novel framework...

The Romanian Cinema of Nationalism Historical Films as Propaganda and Spectacle by Onoriu Colăcel explores the complex relationship between film and politics in Romania. Prior to the collapse of...

Pregnancy in Literature and Film explores how pregnancy has evolved from a conventional plot device into a mature narrative form. The author examines diverse works such as Frankenstein, Peyton Place,...

Sketch Comedy: Identity, Reflexivity, and American Television by Nick Marx explores the evolution of sketch comedy in television from its early days to contemporary shows. Through an analysis of...

Where Histories Reside: India as Filmed SpacePriya Jaikumar examines eight decades of films shot on location in India, revealing how attending to filmed space uncovers alternative timelines and...

Stealing the Show: African American Performers and Audiences in 1930s Hollywood by Miriam J. Petty explores the complex relationships between African American actors, their performances, and their...

Charles J. Maland explores the complex relationship between Charlie Chaplin and American culture, tracing the ebbs and flows of their tumultuous bond.The cultural context that shaped this iconic...

Pearl Harbor in the Movies brings to life the iconic landmark through the lens of cinema. This pictorial history explores the numerous films that have featured Pearl Harbor over the past 60 years,...

Buffy Goes Dark: Essays on the Final Two Seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Television A collection of thirteen essays exploring the popular series' conclusion, this book provides a multifaceted...

Akira Kurosawa's 1950 film Rashomon continues to be widely discussed and imitated over six decades after its initial screening. This book examines the cultural and aesthetic impacts of the film, as...

Alain Resnais: Interviews offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of the most innovative filmmakers of the 20th century. Spanning his entire career, this collection of interviews...

Professional Wrestling and the Commercial Stage by Eero Laine explores professional wrestling as a unique blend of sport and theatre. This book examines how wrestling has evolved from local...

This critical examination of two dystopian television series explores pop culture depictions of technology and its impact on human existence. Representations of modern and futuristic technologies are...

This celebration of friendship features the iconic duo from one of television's most beloved shows. Lucy and Ethel's enduring bond is showcased through over 50 hilarious images, accompanied by quotes...

This two-volume set presents detailed interpretations of singular performances by several of the most compelling actors in cinema history. What makes performance meaningful, how it reflects a...

Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s explores the changing ways in which movie stars and their performances are perceived during the last decade. This collection examines how...

Talking with Television Women, Talk Shows, and Modern Self-reflexivity by Helen Wood explores the complex relationship between television talk shows and their viewers. Through in-depth analysis of...

The sword-and-sandal film genre has long been known for its emphasis on the male body. This is reflected in the iconic image of the hero, often depicted with a phallic sword and traditional attire...

Lahore Cinema Between Realism and Fable explores the post-Partition cinema of Lahore, Pakistan, from 1956 to 1969. This period saw films drawing from diverse influences, including Hindu mythology,...

Charlie Chaplin's A Woman of Paris was a groundbreaking film that defies easy categorization. This book offers a fresh perspective on the movie, revealing new insights into its production and...

The Cool and the Crazy: Pop Fifties CinemaBy Peter Stanfield, Rutgers University Press (2015)This book explores seven film cycles from 1950s Hollywood, including boxing movies, war pictures, and...

This Is Jerusalem Calling: State Radio in Mandate PalestineBy Andrea L. Stanton, published by University of Texas Press in 2013.The Palestine Broadcasting Service was launched in 1936 to serve as the...

This companion volume to Actresses of a Certain Character explores the contributions of female supporting players in Hollywood's Golden Age. Twenty-five actresses are profiled, ranging from...

Ghost Faces: Exploring Contemporary Masculinity in Film David Greven examines the complex nature of masculinity in contemporary Hollywood films. This book combines psychoanalysis, queer theory, and...

Deluxe Collector's Treasury of Wizard of Oz Memorabilia This comprehensive volume brings together over one thousand "Ozzy" artifacts in sixteen different sections, showcasing an incredible range of...

Seconds (1966) is a film that defies easy categorisation, blending elements of science fiction, body horror and noir thriller to create a unique cinematic experience.Directed by John Frankenheimer,...

This collection explores connections and coincidences between performers who crossed oceans from 1850 to 1960, challenging traditional narratives about pioneering artists.By examining the global...

Facing the Mirror: A Community of Older Women at Julie's International Salon This ethnographic study explores the lives and experiences of older women who meet weekly at a neighborhood beauty salon...

Bloody Brilliant: How to Develop, Execute, and Clean Up Blood Effects for Live Performance offers practical methods and techniques for delivering reliable blood effects in live theatre. With no room...

Paul Sutton presents a pioneering collection of 350 rare black-and-white horror film adverts from England, America, France, Germany, Italy and Mexico. These print ads are often overlooked in favour...

Tariq Ali's latest play, "The New Adventures of Don Quixote", is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. Set against the backdrop of modern society, the story follows the titular...

The Actor as Storyteller: An Introduction to Acting by Bruce Miller is a comprehensive guide for serious beginning actors. This updated edition explores the acting craft, introducing the concept of...

Cast Out Queer Lives in Theater is a collection of memoirs and interviews by twenty-two leading performers, playwrights, technicians, producers, critics, educators, and passionate spectators. These...

Breaking the Spell: A History of Anarchist Filmmakers, Videotape Guerrillas, and Digital Ninjas by Chris Robé offers a comprehensive study of anarchist-inflected video activism from the late 1960s to...

Story/Time: A meditation on art and life from acclaimed dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones.This autobiography reflects on Jones's artistic journey, exploring his experiences as a black artist in...

Michael Moore: A Cultural Phenomenon For over twenty years, Michael Moore has transformed himself from a marginal filmmaker into a cultural icon, becoming an unofficial spokesperson for liberals and...

In "In the Net", Misha Levkov weaves a powerful story of three women whose lives become intricately entwined as they navigate the complexities of community, identity, and justice. Laura and Anna,...

The Ghosts of the Avant-Garde(s) offers a fresh perspective on key debates within avant-garde studies. James M. Harding challenges traditional views by examining how European artists attempted to...

This 1994 study explores the crosscurrents and influences between modern dance in Germany and the United States. Isa Partsch-Bergsohn examines the historical development of these styles, shedding...

The Sopranos by Dana Polan A close analysis of the hit HBO series, this book clarifies the impact and importance of The Sopranos in both its cultural and media-industry contexts. Polan combines a...

California's cinematic past comes alive in this richly illustrated guide to dozens of locations featured in science fiction, fantasy and horror films from 1925 to 1965. From iconic sites like the...

Live Flesh: The Male Body in Contemporary Spanish Cinema explores how Spanish films have redefined traditional notions of masculinity since Spain's transition to democracy. This study examines key...

The cinematic history of Hollywood is a rich and complex subject. Directory of World Cinema: American Hollywood provides an in-depth look at the industry's development, its impact on audiences, and...

Dreams on Film: The Cinematic Struggle Between Art and Science by Leslie Halpern explores how films with dream sequences use artistic licence to create their own rules of logic and nature. By...

Salesman (1966-9) is a landmark in non-fiction cinema, selected by the Library of Congress as one of the most significant American films ever made. This film follows a team of travelling Bible...

The Methuen Drama Handbook of Theatre History and Historiography by Claire Cochrane and Jo Robinson offers an authoritative guide to contemporary debates and practices in theatre history research...

The Ritual Theatre of Theodoros Terzopoulos By Freddy Decreus This book explores the life and work of Theodoros Terzopoulos, a renowned theatre director who sought to redefine the relationship...

Discover the fascinating facts behind your favourite comic book characters. This comprehensive guide reveals surprising secrets and little-known details about iconic superheroes and villains.From the...

Ballet dancers who have scaled the heights of their art share their wisdom and recount lives spent in this enduring art form. In "Never Far from Dancing", expertly edited interviews offer insights...

Auditioning for Musical Theatre provides a practical guide to giving your best professional audition in musical theatre. Written by Denny Berry, who has 30 years of experience behind the audition...

Cinema of the Dark Side: Atrocity and the Ethics of Film Spectatorship by Shohini Chaudhuri is a groundbreaking comparative analysis that explores how contemporary cinema portrays state-sponsored...

The Muslim World in Post-9/11 American Cinema A Critical Study, 2001-2011 by Kerem Bayraktaroğlu This critical analysis examines the portrayals of Muslims in American cinema from 2001 to 2011. The...

Moviegoing in America: A Sourcebook in the History of Film Exhibition explores how American community, identity, consumption, and everyday life have shaped film exhibition over time. By combining...

Beyond Bollywood: The Cinemas of South India by M. K. Raghavendra explores the diverse and vibrant film industries of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Puducherry. This comprehensive...

Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickok, Belle Starr, Wyatt Earp, the Younger Gang, the Dalton-Doolin Gang and Bat Masterson are just a few of the real-life figures whose lives have been immortalized in...

Neil Jordan: A Director's StyleThis in-depth analysis examines the distinctive style of Irish director Neil Jordan across a range of films, from horror and gangster movies to Hollywood remakes...

Hairspray: A Subversive FilmDana Heller's in-depth analysis reveals that John Waters' 1988 film Hairspray is his most provocative movie. This first scholarly work on any of Waters' films explores the...

Germaine Dulac: A Cinema of Sensations explores the life and work of pioneering French filmmaker Germaine Dulac. Through a detailed analysis of her personal papers, production files, and archival...

Charlie Chaplin's remarkable life and comedic talent have been extensively studied. This groundbreaking work focuses on his skills as a film director, highlighting the significance of his silent...

Comic Visions Television Comedy and American Culture is a comprehensive social and critical history of American television comedy. First published in 1997, this influential work provides an engaging...

A Critical History of Television's The Twilight Zone, 1959-1964 by Don Presnell and Marty McGee provides an in-depth examination of Rod Serling's influential anthology series. This comprehensive...

The Haunted Screen: Ghosts in Literature and Film By Lee Kovacs McFarland, 2005 This book explores the evolution of ghostly apparitions in literature and film, from classic Gothic tales to modern...

This comprehensive guide to neglected horror, science fiction and fantasy films from 1928-1936 covers nearly 150 forgotten features, serials and documentaries. Michael R. Pitts delves into the early...

The Twilight Zone FAQ: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fifth Dimension and Beyond by Dave Thompson This in-depth guide takes you back to the golden age of American television, exploring the history and...

Tengiz Abuladze's Repentance is a powerful allegorical film that explores the Stalin era and its lasting impact on the Soviet psyche. Originally shelved, it was released in 1986 to widespread...

Sondra Fraleigh explores the relationships between self, world, and earth to understand the experience of being alive and corporeal in this thought-provoking work. Somatics in Dance, Ecology, and...

Movie Roadshows: A History and Filmography of Reserved-Seat Limited Showings 1911-1973This book explores the rise and fall of a film distribution system that paralleled the growth of early features,...

This book explores the development of multi-media video, installation and performance through a unique dialogue between theoretical analysis and specially commissioned documentations by leading...

Playing God: The Bible on the Broadway Stage by Henry Bial explores the intersection of faith and performance in 11 successful and notable biblical plays. This analysis combines script analysis with...

Stefan Andriopoulos explores how the late 19th and early 20th centuries' anxieties about being governed by an outside force were pervasive concerns. He examines films, legal and medical texts, and...

Digital images are now an integral part of the cinematic frame, yet analysing films can sometimes make it difficult to discern their impact. This accessible book provides tools for scholars and...

Birmingham's rock music scene has thrived on camaraderie and collaboration for decades. This unique blend of punk ethos and mainstream appeal is rooted in the city's DIY clubs and alternative radio...

Studios are complex environments that embody both material and symbolic forms. They serve as sites for artistic creation and physical labor, while also playing a crucial role in shaping virtual...

Their Own Best Creations: Women Writers in Postwar Television This book offers a fresh perspective on the history of television writing in the post-war period. Annie Berke explores the contributions...

Arab Modernism as World Cinema explores the films of Moroccan filmmaker Moumen Smihi, shedding light on the importance of Moroccan and Arab film cultures in world cinema history.This study examines...

Drawing the Iron Curtain: Jews and the Golden Age of Soviet Animation By Maya Balakirsky Katz The American perception of the Soviet Union as a cultural wasteland is at odds with the reality of its...

The Gorehound's Guide to Splatter Films of the 1980s by Scott Aaron Stine is an exhaustive study of the splatter film genre from that decade. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the films,...

The Coen Brothers: A Comprehensive Look at Two Creative Minds. This anthology presents a rounded picture of director Joel and producer Ethan Coen, featuring interviews, articles, and reviews from...

The Cinema of Spain and Portugal by Alberto Mira provides an in-depth exploration of the region's cinematic heritage. Spanning from the early era of cinema to the present day, this volume features 24...

New Media: Theories and Practices of Digitextuality by Anna Everett and John Thornton Caldwell The rapid growth of new media technologies is transforming film production and consumption. This book...

In-depth analysis of 15 long-running Broadway plays explores their enduring appeal and eventual decline. From 1918 to 2018, this cultural phenomenon rose and fell, reflecting changing values and...

Dancing Age: Rethinking Age(ing) in and Through Improvisation By Susanne Martin This book explores how contemporary dance can contribute to a critical discourse on age and aging. It presents an...

Christian Petzold's Phoenix (2014) is a masterpiece from one of Germany's leading contemporary filmmakers. The film tells the story of Nelly, a death-camp survivor who returns to occupied Berlin just...

The premise of all comedy is a man in trouble. This insightful look at slapstick comedy explores its roots in the circus and vaudeville, tracing how it has been refashioned by actors over the years...

Andy Warhol's filmmaking career is a complex and multifaceted subject, and J.J. Murphy's in-depth study provides a valuable insight into his development as a filmmaker.This book offers a detailed...

Horror and the Horror Film explores the depth and complexity of horror films as works of art. This comprehensive study considers the narrative strategies, relationships between reality and fantasy,...

This book explores the connection between classic horror films and the literary works that inspired them. From the silent era to the present day, numerous horror movies were based on novels,...

The Basics of Video Production provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and processes involved in obtaining professional results in video production. This updated second edition covers...

Art, Religion, Amnesia: The Enchantments of Credulity by Donald Preziosi offers a radical re-evaluation of the relationship between art and religion in contemporary culture. Professor Preziosi...

Ingmar Bergman Revisited: Performance, Cinema, and the Arts A collection of new essays that re-examine the legacy of one of cinema's most influential directors. This landmark study brings together...

Chart the history of Star Wars in this comprehensive guide, spanning from the time before the High Republic to the First Order. With visual timelines that chronologically map key events, characters,...

Ethnodramatherapy: Integrating Research, Therapy, Theatre and Social Activism into One Method by Stephen Snow is a comprehensive guide to this innovative approach. This book explores the intersection...

Postcolonial Images: A comprehensive introduction to cinema of the Maghreb. This book provides an in-depth examination of the political and cultural context of North African film, focusing on the...

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were comedy legends who brought laughter to audiences with their simple yet effective brand of slapstick humour. This book explores their careers in film, from their...

TV drama in China brings together a comprehensive study of this rapidly evolving media form. The international team of experts examines production, distribution and consumption, highlighting its...

Science fiction and fantasy have long been associated with female creators, characters, and fans. Despite this, scholarly interest in these fictional women has been inconsistent. This collection of...