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.
Focusing on the pioneering work of George Albert Smith and James Williamson, this study delves into the emergence of film in Britain between 1896 and 1903. Known as the 'Brighton School,' these filmmakers played a crucial role in the evolution of cinema, transitioning from single-shot to multi-shot edited films. Their creations were influenced by contemporary arts and societal themes, reflecting a blend of entertainment and innovation. The book highlights their contributions to the film industry and their significance in shaping British film culture.
Frank Allen, front man and bass player of The Searchers, offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into the life of a rock musician touring the globe with the iconic 60s band. His narrative spans from the Falklands to Bosnia, making it a captivating read for fans of The Searchers and 60s music. The book is rich with stories, including early days at the famous Star Club in Hamburg alongside The Beatles, and an awkward encounter with a young John Lennon. It recounts an extraordinary American package show featuring a stellar lineup, including Dusty Springfield, Marvin Gaye, and The Supremes, and reveals how Frank declined the chance to father Dusty Springfield's love child. The pages are filled with colorful characters, such as a Filipino minder with violent intentions, a barmaid with an impressive bosom, and a lady agent described as "the face that launched a thousand shits." Frank shares his experience landing in war-torn Bosnia on the day the UN began bombing Sarajevo, performing his classic hits for young soldiers. He humorously compares his sexual experiences to "a dog walking on its hind legs." This book not only provides a glimpse into the touring life of a pop group but is also infused with an impish humor that promises to keep readers chuckling throughout.
"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. "--