Frank Gray Ordre des livres

"Relaying Cinema in Midcentury Iran investigates how the cultural translation of cinema has been shaped by the physical translation of its ephemera. Kaveh Askari examines film circulation and its effects on Iranian film cultures in the period before foreign studios established official distribution channels and before Iran became a notable site of so-called world cinema. This transcultural history draws on cross-archival comparison of films, distributor memos, licensing contracts, advertising schemes, and audio recordings. Askari meticulously tracks the fragile and sometimes forgotten material of film as it circulated through the Middle East into Iran and shows how this material was rerouted, reengineered, and reimagined in the process. "--

The Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state has become the most toxic site in the Western Hemisphere, yet most Americans are in the dark about the damage their government's nuclear obsession has wrought on the environment and their tax dollars.

The story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and personal identity, centering around a character grappling with the expectations that come from being the child of a preacher. Themes of rebellion, faith, and self-discovery unfold as the protagonist navigates societal pressures and familial obligations. The narrative offers a poignant exploration of the struggles between personal desires and inherited beliefs, ultimately questioning what it means to forge one's own path in life.

Focusing on the pioneering work of George Albert Smith and James Williamson, this study highlights their significant contributions to early British cinema around 1900, collectively known as the 'Brighton School.' Covering the transformative years from 1896 to 1903, it explores the emergence of film as a novel technology and entertainment form. The book delves into their evolution from single-shot to multi-shot edited films, influenced by pantomime, literature, and current events, while emphasizing their role in shaping British film culture and its commercial potential.

A compelling account of the author's lifetime of experiences in radio broadcasting in Asia beginning with the Vietnam War years while in Laos (1969-75). It begins with his experiences with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) at Lao National Radio. This leads to four years of studio work in Vientiane with Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) while most of his working life has been with Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) which began in California then extended to the Philippines in 1982. The book covers major events such as People Power revolution in Manila (1986), new developments in Cambodia, Mongolia and Indonesia - including recovery stage following the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami in Aceh - as well as the opening up of the former Soviet Union and collapse of the Cold War. It was also a time of great technological change and innovation - both in media and Christian mission. The book is peppered with first-hand accounts of cities visited and there are numerous references to his family life. The author is married with four children and eight grandchildren and is currently retired and living in UK after returning there in 1991.

In the years before the First World War, showmen, entrepreneurs, educators, and scientists used magic lanterns and cinematographs in many contexts and many venues. To employ these silent screen technologies to deliver diverse and complex programs usually demanded audio accompaniment, creating a performance of both sound and image. These shows might include live music, song, lectures, narration, and synchronized sound effects provided by any available party―projectionist, local talent, accompanist or backstage crew―and would often borrow techniques from shadow plays and tableaux vivants. The performances were not immune to the influence of social and cultural forces, such as censorship or reform movements. This collection of essays considers the ways in which different visual practices carried out at the turn of the 20th century shaped performances on and beside the screen.

This is a valuable and comprehensive addition to the history of London's West End that will appeal to cinema enthusiasts as well as social historians and students of London and of architecture and design.

An explosive biography on the life and times of the late Irish playwright.