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This book is about the ways in which western spectators are bombarded with 'emergencies' by our press and political institutions. It examines the effect that this has on us and how theatre and performance can try to counteract that effect. -- .

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The first volume of Coward's autobiography. Displaying an early dedication to the theatre, it hints at the success that would come to Coward as actor, playwright, novelist and performer, and is punctuated with his trademark effervescent wit.

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Prime time soaps are often revered long after their runs on television have ended, as Dallas, Twin Peaks, and Beverly Hills 90210 readily demonstrate. Prime Time Soaps covers all the major shows, and also investigates all the ways that soaps have contributed to the development of more general television trends.

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Introducing the first authoritative guide to cover every aspect of religious broadcasting from its inception in 1921 to the present. Prime Time Religion contains over 430 entries chosen for their historical importance, national or international impact, exemplary nature, and longevity in the field of religious broadcasting.

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Intended for those interested in the history of television, this book focuses on programming: the shows, their producers, the genres, the trends, and the influences. Beginning with an examination of radio's influence on early television, it covers almost all major developments - technological, aesthetic, and cultural - in the medium.

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This biography examines the life of one of the most charismatic individuals in public life today, in Great Britain and beyond-Prince William.

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A collection of original essays on Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, exploring its production, aesthetics, themes, and cultural significance.

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Presents in-depth interviews with 13 prominent cinematographers, who discuss their careers and the art and craft of feature film cinematography.

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Presents in-depth interviews with 13 prominent cinematographers, who discuss their careers and the art and craft of feature film cinematography.

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A critical survey of theatrical performances inside prisons in nine countries with an examination of the ways in which incarcerated people use theatre to build skills and accomplish goals beyond those achieved in performance.

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Spanning the range of the "Working in the Theatre" seminars, a series that features the greatest names in theatre, this book focuses on the shows and stars, the information, anecdotes, gossip, heartaches and triumphs. It shows what a career in the theatre is really about; how actors prepare; and, what actors have found to be the best techniques.

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Documentary filmmaker Fadiman chronicles her more than 30 years of experience searching out practical approaches to get her productions funded, finished, and seen, balancing inspiration and commitment with financing, shooting, editing, and promotion.

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Production Managers are responsible for all the organisational aspects of a TV or film production such as scheduling and budgeting. Linda Stradling is a highly experienced production manager and trainer. Her book is based on her training handouts and notes and offers a complete professional 'manual' to the role.

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A directory of over 500 African American performers and theater people who have made a significant contribution to the American stage from the second decade of the 19th century to the beginning of the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

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Focuses on the development of television within the cultural context that surrounds it. Drawing on quiz shows, comedy hours, the Kennedy assassination, and more, this book reveals television's impact on characteristics of American life. It considers the future of the medium in the light of the proliferation of programming options.

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By tracing the production history, contemporary audience response, and lasting cultural influence of each picture, Phillips offers a unique new approach to thinking about the popular attraction to horror films, and the ways in which they reflect both cultural and individual fears.

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By tracing the production history, contemporary audience response, and lasting cultural influence of each picture, Phillips offers a unique new approach to thinking about the popular attraction to horror films, and the ways in which they reflect both cultural and individual fears.

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This provocative book reveals how Hollywood films reflect our deepest fears and anxieties as a country, often recording our political beliefs and cultural conditions while underscoring the darker side of the American way of life.

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A study of one scene in one movie: the shower scene from "Psycho". It shows how it may be the most significant and influential scene of all and substantiates this claim by providing chapters on the evolution of the scene in Hitchcock's career, with particular focus on his methods for creating suspense and terror in the audience.