Anne Bean: Self Etc. is the first major monograph about the performance work of artist Anne Bean, a noted international figure who has been working actively since the 1960s. Part of the Intellect Live
The works of interdisciplinary artist Kira O’Reilly use the uncertain boundaries of bodies as the starting point for their enquiry. Specifically, O’Reilly asks what kind of societies become possible i
Adrian Howells (1962–2014) was one of the world’s leading figures in the field of one-to-one performance practice—the act of staging an event for one audience participant at a time. Developed over mor
Ron Athey is a central figure in the development of performance art since the early 1990s, and this is the first book devoted to his practice.Pleading in the Blood foregrounds the prescience of Athey’
Double Exposures is a new collaborative venture between Manuel Vason and forty of the most visually arresting artists working with performance in the UK. Ten years after his first, groundbreaking book
Throwing the Body into the Fight is the first English-language publication dedicated to the German choreographer Raimund Hoghe. Curated and edited by Mary Kate Connolly, the book operates as a collage
Lois Weaver is one of the world’s leading figures in feminist and lesbian performance, a true pioneer in the growing field. This book offers the first book-length assessment of her career and work, tr
For five years, Meredith Davenport has photographed and interviewed men who play live-action games based on contemporary conflicts, such as a recreation of the hunt for Osama Bin Laden that took place
The annual Beijing Film Academy Yearbook continues to showcase the best academic debates, discussions, and research published in the prestigious Journal of Beijing Film Academy from the previous year.
The Future of Humanity seeks to answer the question: “What kind of global civilization should human beings pursue and what do we have to do collectively?,” one a question that has preoccupied scholars
This volume gathers articles by Chinese scholars dealing with developments in Shanghai’s cultural industries over the past thirty years. Like many cities in China and elsewhere, Shanghai has exp
Film Studies in China is a collection of selected articles chosen from issues of the journal Contemporary Cinema published throughout the year and translated for an English-speaking audience. As one o
The Beijing Film Academy Yearbook is a collection of specially selected articles chosen from issues of the Journal of Beijing Film Academy. This volume collates articles published in the journal throu
The Beijing Film Academy is one of the most revered film institutions in the world. Since 1984, BFA’s Department of Film Studies has been publishing theJournal of the Beijing Film Academy, the only jo
This book offers a series of compelling responses to the Jasmin Vardimon Company’s production ofJustitia, a multilayered, multimedia dance theater piece. Through an innovative, visually annotated text
When is an audience a public, ask these European media scholars and social scientists, and when is a public an audience. Their underlying contention is that understandings, values, and identities of t
The mere hint recently that British actor Idris Elba might take up the mantle of James Bond in future installments of the film franchise was a major international news story—a testament to the endurin
Images of animals are all around us. Yet the visibility offered by wildlife photography can't help but contribute to an image of the animal as fundamentally separate from the human. But how can we get
Taking as its starting point the notion of photocinema—or the interplay of the still and moving image—the photographs, interviews, and critical essays in this volume explore the ways in which the tw
Arts Integration in Education is an insightful, even inspiring investigation into the enormous possibilities for change that are offered by the application of arts integration in education. Presenting
Malta has served as a beautiful backdrop for films for nearly as long as there has been a film industry. This entry in the World Film Locations series traces the history of Malta on screen, from big-b
Theatre for Youth Third Space is a practical yet philosophically grounded handbook for people working in theater and performance with children and youth in community or educational settings. Presentin
This edited collection of essays from many the world’s preeminent drama in education practitioners captures the challenges and struggles of teaching through drama with honesty, humor, openness, and in
Media independence is vital for media democracies, and so is the independence of the regulatory bodies governing it. The Independence of the Media and its Regulatory Agencies explores the complex rela
How do various forms of comedy—including stand-up, satire, and film and television—transform contemporary invocations of nationalism and citizenship in youth cultures? And how are attitudes about gend
Prague, the “Hollywood of the East,” has played an important role in the history of cinema and World Film Locations: Prague traverses the city’s topography to examine an internationally diverse range
Outside of the capital London, no other British city has attracted more filmmakers than Liverpool. Sometimes standing in for London, New York, Chicago, Paris, Rome, or Moscow, and sometimes playing it
Through years of healthful living, Jay and Linda Kordich have learned that abundant energy, enhanced mental clarity, and a sense of well-being are easily within reach. In Live Foods Live Bodies!, they
Ableton Live 8 Power! is the all-inclusive guide to making music with Ableton?s revolutionary live performance and studio software, Live 8. Written for all Live users, from digital audio beginners to
A guide to the live music of The Beatles documenting over 1300 live performances, set lists, band members, discography, statistics and more. All you need to know about the live music of The Beatles -
Men and women in today's aging population must assume greater responsibility for taking care of their bodies, including the prevention of arthritis. Toward that end, Live Stronger, Live Longer focuses
The purpose of this book is to provide only the most essential information needed to help the beginning audio engineer or live sound enthusiast?get a firm grasp on the essentials basics of live sound
