Young, Rob

The Magic Box: Viewing Britain through the Rectangular Window

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ISBN 13:
9780571284603
author:
Young, Rob
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Faber & Faber
language:
English
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:
New
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£12.66

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The Magic Box: Viewing Britain Through the Rectangular Window Rob Young explores how British identity has been portrayed on screen, uncovering a unique cultural heritage that continues to shape our understanding of the nation. In the 1970s, Rob Young's grandparents' living room was a window into another world. The wooden box with its glass window was a source of stories and inspiration, reflecting the cross-genre feast of moving pictures produced in Britain during the late 1950s and late 1980s. From horror to comedy, drama to fantasy, these films captured the tensions between past and present, dramatising social fractures and injustices. This book delves into a telemetric folklore of the British Isles, examining how television played a significant role in shaping national conversation and collective memory.

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