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.
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.
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 Rise and Fall of Dublin's Laughing Boy
An explosive biography on the life and times of the late Irish playwright.
This is the most complete book on the art of Ba Gua Zhang ever presented in English. It tells the story of the history and legends of the art and its most famous masters as well as presenting the basic training, forms, fighting and weapons of Ba Gua Zhang. The text also includes a new translation of the classic Ba Gua 36 songs and 48 Methods as well as the Daoist meditation roots of the art and the method in which Ba Gua becomes at its ultimate level a physical and energetic manifestation of the Chinese Classic of Change, the Yi Jing. This book will be of interest not only to practitioners and enthusiasts of Ba Gua Zhang, but also to everyone who is interested in the history, philosophy and methods of Chinese Internal Martial Arts.
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.
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.
The South Coast was popular with early film-makers and the county had links with many. Their work is highlighted and that of the film studio at Shoreham, which produced a string of successful feature films. This book also provides a rare insight into the world of amateur cinematography with the remarkable story of the nationally-acclaimed Bognor Regis Film Society. The authors trace the travelling showmen who brought moving pictures to public halls and fairgrounds and describe in detail the history of all 62 cinemas that have operated in West Sussex.