{"title":"James Chapman","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Chapman offers insightful explorations into \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a particular focus on British media and popular culture. His works delve into the history and impact of British comics and classic film, revealing the rich tapestry behind familiar stories and icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect well-researched narratives that blend critical analysis with engaging storytelling, perfect for those interested in understanding cultural developments from fresh perspectives. Chapman’s writing illuminates the cultural significance of entertainment in both historical and modern contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dr-no-by-james-chapman-9780231204934","title":"Dr. No","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eDr. No\u003c\/em\u003e premiered at the London Pavilion on October 5, 1962, no one predicted that it would launch the longest-running series in cinema history. It introduced the James Bond formula that has been a box-office fixture ever since: sensational plots, colourful locations, beautiful women, diabolical villains, thrilling action set pieces, and a tongue-in-cheek tone. An explosive cocktail of action, spectacle, and sex, \u003cem\u003eDr. No\u003c\/em\u003e transformed popular cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Chapman provides a lively and comprehensive study of \u003cem\u003eDr. No\u003c\/em\u003e, marshaling a wealth of archival research to place the film in its historical moment. He demonstrates that, contrary to many fan myths, the film was the product of a carefully considered transnational production process. Chapman explores the British super-spy's origins in Ian Fleming's snobbery-with-violence thrillers, examining the process of adaptation from page to screen. He considers \u003cem\u003eDr. No\u003c\/em\u003e in the contexts of the UK and Hollywood film industries, as well as the film's place in relation to the changing social and cultural landscape of the 1960s, particularly Cold War anxieties and the decline of the British Empire. 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Chapman also analyses the major genres, including schoolgirl fantasies and sports and war stories for boys; the development of a new breed of violent comics in the 1970s, including the controversial Action and 2000AD; and the attempt by American publisher, Marvel, to launch a new hero for the British market in the form of Captain Britain. Considering the work of important contemporary comic writers such as Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Ian Edginton, Warren Ellis, and Garth Ennis, Chapman's history comes right up to the present and takes in adult-oriented comics such as \u003ci\u003eWarrior, Crisis, Deadline\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, and alternative comics such as \u003ci\u003eViz\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a look at the changing structure of the comic publishing industry and how comic publishers, writers, and artists have responded to the tastes of their consumers, Chapman ultimately argues that British comics are distinctive and different from American, French, and Japanese comics. An invaluable reference for all comic collectors and fans in Britain and beyond, \u003ci\u003eBritish Comics\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the major role comics have played in the imaginative lives of readers young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383590699244,"sku":"9781789149128","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28020323482824.jpg?v=1773376847"},{"product_id":"dr-no-by-james-chapman-9780231204927","title":"Dr. No","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eDr. No\u003c\/em\u003e premiered at the London Pavilion on October 5, 1962, no one predicted that it would launch the longest-running series in cinema history. 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