professor peter beck (10 resultados)

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Condición: New. pp. 324.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. First published in 1897, H.G. Wellss alien invasion narrative The War of the Worlds was a landmark work of science fiction and one that continues to be adapted and referenced in the 21st century.Chronicling the novels contexts, its origins and its many multi-media adaptations, this book is a complete biography of the life and the afterlives of The War of the Worlds. Exploring the original texts compelling sense of place and vivid recreation of Wellss Woking home and the concerns of fin-de-siecle Britain, the book goes on to chart the novels immediate international impact. Starting with the initial serialisations in US newspapers, Peter Beck goes on to examine Orson Welless legendary 1938 radio adaptation, TV and film adaptations from George Pal to Steven Spielberg, Jeff Waynes rock opera and the numerous other works that have taken their inspiration from Wellss original. Drawing on new archival research, this is a comprehensive account of the continuing impact of The War of the Worlds. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 324 447:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Case Laminate on White w/Matte Lam.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. First published in 1897, H.G. Wellss alien invasion narrative The War of the Worlds was a landmark work of science fiction and one that continues to be adapted and referenced in the 21st century.Chronicling the novels contexts, its origins and its many multi-media adaptations, this book is a complete biography of the life and the afterlives of The War of the Worlds. Exploring the original texts compelling sense of place and vivid recreation of Wellss Woking home and the concerns of fin-de-siecle Britain, the book goes on to chart the novels immediate international impact. Starting with the initial serialisations in US newspapers, Peter Beck goes on to examine Orson Welless legendary 1938 radio adaptation, TV and film adaptations from George Pal to Steven Spielberg, Jeff Waynes rock opera and the numerous other works that have taken their inspiration from Wellss original. Drawing on new archival research, this is a comprehensive account of the continuing impact of The War of the Worlds. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 324.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Who reads academic histories? Should historians reach out more beyond academia to the general public? Why do Hollywood films, historical novels and television histories prove more successful in presenting the past to a wider audience? What can historians do to improve their effectiveness in reaching and engaging their target audience in a digital age?The way history is presented to an audience is often taken for granted, even ignored. Presenting History explores the vital role played by presenters in both establishing why history matters in today's world and communicating the past to audiences within and outside academia. Through case studies of leading historians, historical novelists, Hollywood filmmakers and television history presenters, this book looks critically at alternative literary and visual ways of presenting the past as both academic history and popular history.Historians discussed include Stephen Ambrose, Niall Ferguson, Eric Hobsbawm, Robert A. Rosenstone, Simon Schama, Joan Wallach Scott and A.J.P. Taylor. Chapter topics include Hollywood and history; Michael Bellesiles' controversial history of gun rights in the USA; Philippa Gregory's historical novels; historians and the David Irving trial; and Terry Deary's 'Horrible Histories'.Raising serious questions about the nature, study and communication of history, Presenting History is an essential text for historians and history students, as well as anyone involved in listening to, reading, or watching presenters of the past. Presenting History highlights the vital role of presenters in establishing why history matters and communicating the past to an audience. Case studies of leading historians, historical novelists and television history presenters explore alternative literary and visual ways of presenting the past both as academic and popular history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Who reads academic histories? Should historians reach out more beyond academia to the general public? Why do Hollywood films, historical novels and television histories prove more successful in presenting the past to a wider audience? What can historians do to improve their effectiveness in reaching and engaging their target audience in a digital age?The way history is presented to an audience is often taken for granted, even ignored. Presenting History explores the vital role played by presenters in both establishing why history matters in today's world and communicating the past to audiences within and outside academia. Through case studies of leading historians, historical novelists, Hollywood filmmakers and television history presenters, this book looks critically at alternative literary and visual ways of presenting the past as both academic history and popular history.Historians discussed include Stephen Ambrose, Niall Ferguson, Eric Hobsbawm, Robert A. Rosenstone, Simon Schama, Joan Wallach Scott and A.J.P. Taylor. Chapter topics include Hollywood and history; Michael Bellesiles' controversial history of gun rights in the USA; Philippa Gregory's historical novels; historians and the David Irving trial; and Terry Deary's 'Horrible Histories'.Raising serious questions about the nature, study and communication of history, Presenting History is an essential text for historians and history students, as well as anyone involved in listening to, reading, or watching presenters of the past. Presenting History highlights the vital role of presenters in establishing why history matters and communicating the past to an audience. Case studies of leading historians, historical novelists and television history presenters explore alternative literary and visual ways of presenting the past both as academic and popular history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. First published in 1897, H.G. Wellss alien invasion narrative The War of the Worlds was a landmark work of science fiction and one that continues to be adapted and referenced in the 21st century.Chronicling the novels contexts, its origins and its many multi-media adaptations, this book is a complete biography of the life and the afterlives of The War of the Worlds. Exploring the original texts compelling sense of place and vivid recreation of Wellss Woking home and the concerns of fin-de-siecle Britain, the book goes on to chart the novels immediate international impact. Starting with the initial serialisations in US newspapers, Peter Beck goes on to examine Orson Welless legendary 1938 radio adaptation, TV and film adaptations from George Pal to Steven Spielberg, Jeff Waynes rock opera and the numerous other works that have taken their inspiration from Wellss original. Drawing on new archival research, this is a comprehensive account of the continuing impact of The War of the Worlds. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. First published in 1897, H.G. Wellss alien invasion narrative The War of the Worlds was a landmark work of science fiction and one that continues to be adapted and referenced in the 21st century.Chronicling the novels contexts, its origins and its many multi-media adaptations, this book is a complete biography of the life and the afterlives of The War of the Worlds. Exploring the original texts compelling sense of place and vivid recreation of Wellss Woking home and the concerns of fin-de-siecle Britain, the book goes on to chart the novels immediate international impact. Starting with the initial serialisations in US newspapers, Peter Beck goes on to examine Orson Welless legendary 1938 radio adaptation, TV and film adaptations from George Pal to Steven Spielberg, Jeff Waynes rock opera and the numerous other works that have taken their inspiration from Wellss original. Drawing on new archival research, this is a comprehensive account of the continuing impact of The War of the Worlds. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.