{"title":"Ben Hervey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Hervey\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of contemporary arts and culture, inviting readers to engage with the vivid textures of modern creativity. His works often delve into cinematic history and its broader cultural impact, blending insightful analysis with accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful journey through the intersections of film, society, and visual storytelling. \u003cem\u003eNight of the Living Dead\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies his ability to illuminate the cultural significance behind iconic moments in popular culture, making his books essential for enthusiasts of both art and critical discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"night-of-the-living-dead-by-ben-hervey-9781839021916","title":"Night of the Living Dead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Romero’s \u003cem\u003eNight of the Living Dead\u003c\/em\u003e is a cult classic that has resonated with audiences and independent filmmakers ever since its release in 1968. It redefined horror cinema and launched the modern zombie genre that continues with films and series like \u003cem\u003e28 Days Later\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eShaun of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBen Hervey’s illuminating study of the movie traces \u003cem\u003eNight’s\u003c\/em\u003e influences, from Powell and Pressburger to fifties horror comics, and provides the first history of its reception. Hervey argues that the film broke cultural barriers, fêted at New York's Museum of Modern Art while it was still packing 42nd Street grindhouses. Scene-by-scene analysis meshes with detailed historical contexts, showing why \u003cem\u003eNight\u003c\/em\u003e was a new kind of horror film: the expression of a generation who didn't want their world to return to normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431737213164,"sku":"9781839021916","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839021916.jpg?v=1774557288"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-hervey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}