Editora: Nick Hern Books
A writer returning home from Palestine to his wife is gently challenged as to where exactly his priorities lie. David Greig's short play Ramallah was first performed as a rehearsed reading at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in March 2004. It received its first production at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, as part of the triple bill From the West Bank in May 2010.
A collection of three thrilling mysteries, set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour. “Murder mysteries always work well as spoken word and Mr Punch’s Thriller Playhouse is particularly good... Atmospheric and Great Fun ” Daily Express “Good News... Simon Callow stars as the blind detective, Max Carrados, Lionel Jeffries as his servant and ‘eyes’, Parkinson.” Sunday Times – Gillian Reynolds Choice Our blind hero, Max Carrados, who can read a newspaper headline with the touch of his fingers and shoot a villain by aiming at the sound of his beating heart is joined by his trusty servant Parkinson (his 'eyes') in 3 episodes from the popular BBC Radio drama series 'Thriller Playhouse'. The Eyes of Max CarradosThe Secret of Headlam Height.The Ingenious Mind of Mr Rigby Lacksome Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series. Cast Simon Callow as Max Carrados Lionel Jeffries as Parkinson with Philip Glenister, Teresa Gallagher, Charles Simpson, Brett Usher, Stephen Tompkinson, Lynsey Baxter, Matthew Marsh, Marianne Morley, Michael Beint, David Bannerman, Steve Hodson, Kathryn Pogson & full supporting cast. © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks LtdVer livro
Most rock ’n’ roll books are a bore. They all have the same narrative arc and are aimed at the dwindling following that now follows an artist that has long passed their AARP date. Sound N’ Fury does not have a story arc. It is a collection of anecdotes, like a record comprised of various tracks — each one has its point and purpose. Alan Niven, who guided Guns N’ Roses from the gutter of Los Angeles to Wembley Stadium, shares stories from his remarkable life as a manager with an immediacy delivered by an extraordinary recall of dialogue. Readers will encounter not just Guns N’ Roses (who have sold almost 10 million tickets to their shows) but The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Clarence Clemons, Whitesnake, Elton John, and others who came from humble origins and experienced fame known only to few. Small-town minds collided with worldwide adulation, expectations, and demands. The results are amusing, affirming, and, predictably, disastrous. Keep in mind that rock ’n’ roll is God’s occupation for the unemployable. Written with a crisp and fluid style, the magnificence and idiocy of the music world will dance off the pages and engross even those who are not rock fans.Ver livro
In 1989 the Geto Boys released a blistering track, “Size Ain’t Shit,” that paid tribute to the group’s member Bushwick Bill. Born with dwarfism, Bill was one of the few visibly disabled musicians to achieve widespread fame and one of the even fewer to address disability in a direct, sustained manner. Initially hired as a dancer, Bill became central to the Geto Boys as the Houston crew became one of hip-hop’s most important groups. Why Bushwick Bill Matters chronicles this crucial artist and explores what he reveals about the relationships among race, sex, and disability in pop music. Charles L. Hughes examines Bill's recordings and videos (both with the Geto Boys and solo), from the horror-comic persona of “Chuckie” to vulnerable verses in songs such as “Mind Playing Tricks On Me,” to discuss his portrayals of dwarfism, addiction, and mental illness. Hughes also explores Bill’s importance to his era and to the longer history of disability in music. A complex figure, Bill exposed the truths of a racist and ableist society even as his violent and provocative lyrics put him in the middle of debates over censorship and misogyny. Confrontational and controversial, Bushwick Bill left a massive legacy as he rhymed and swaggered through an often-inaccessible world.Ver livro
Uncover the enchanting myths and folktales that inspired Frozen II! Join folklore researcher Niina Niskanen on a captivating journey into Sámi mythology and Arctic storytelling, revealing the ancient legends behind Disney’s beloved film. This audiobook delves into the mystical world of Arctic spirits, nature deities, and hero tales, offering a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Frozen II’s lore. Additionally, experience Niina’s insightful conversation with Maggie Freeman on the Nomad’s Podcast, where they discuss the influence of Sámi traditions on the film’s storyline and characters. ✨ Perfect for fans of folklore, mythology, and Disney magic! 🎧 Listen and discover the untold stories behind the icy adventure.Ver livro
A daring literary fusion of pop culture and feminism, Swifterature captures the special connection between English literature and the worldwide phenomenon of Taylor Swift. Swifterature captures a unique fusion of different elements: fandom, feminism, and a defense of both literature and popular culture. The narrative is split into thirteen chapters that use Swift's lyrics as departure points. The listener experiences the inspiring influence of English literature as Swift’s lens breathes new vitality and urgency into older texts. McCausland also writes about her own experiences as she copes with intense media scrutiny and is forced to defend her academic integrity. She argues that Swift, through her self-conscious engagement with classic works of literature and her extraordinary popularity, invites us to reflect not only on the culture of our past but also of our present. Swifterature shows how Swift’s place on the world’s stage can teach us about many things, from feminism to politics, nature to childhood. In the process the book makes a compelling case that studying Taylor Swift also turns us into better readers, not only of literature but of ourselves and each other.Ver livro
Gus Van Sant’s film and the ’90s cult of the alternative Gus Van Sant’s 1991 indie darling My Own Private Idaho perplexed and provoked, inspiring a new ethos for a new decade: being different was better than being good. Gentlemen of the Shade examines how the film was a coming-of-age for a generation of young people who would embrace the alternative and bring their outsider perspectives to sustainability, technology, gender constructs, and social responsibility. My Own Private Idaho — fragmented and saturated with colour and dirt and a painfully beautiful masculinity — also crept into popular media, and its influence can still be traced. R.E.M. Portlandia. Hipsterism. James Franco. Referencing the often-funny and sometimes-tragic cultural touchstones of the past 26 years, Gentlemen of the Shade sets the film as social bellwether for the many outsiders who were looking to join the right, or any, revolution.Ver livro
