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    Roy Orbison: Invention of an Alternative Rock Masculinity
    Blake Edwards
    • Exploring the enduring impact of Roy Orbison's music, this book delves into his extensive career, highlighting the distinctiveness of his songwriting, vocal delivery, and performance style. It examines how his influence persists in contemporary American culture, showcasing both his original recordings and the numerous cover versions that continue to resonate with audiences today.

      Roy Orbison: Invention of an Alternative Rock Masculinity
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      Masculinity and the Representation of the Male Body

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      Focusing on the portrayal of male sexuality in various media, the book examines how patriarchal culture obscures the male body, particularly male genitals. Peter Lehman analyzes a wide range of artistic expressions, highlighting the anxiety surrounding male representation. He argues that societal efforts to conceal male sexuality under the guise of "good taste" reinforce the "male mystique" and uphold the dominance of phallic power. Through this exploration, the book seeks to challenge the silence around male sexuality in contemporary discourse.

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      An Anthology of New Film Criticism

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

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