{"title":"Billy Holzberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilly Holzberg's works delve into the complexities of human relationships with a sharp and often provocative lens. Through titles like \u003cem\u003eBad Sex\u003c\/em\u003e, readers encounter a candid exploration of desire, communication, and the often messy realities beneath romantic encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the broader themes of arts and culture, Holzberg’s writing challenges conventional narratives, inviting reflection on intimacy and personal connection. These books offer a bold and unflinching perspective for those intrigued by contemporary emotional landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bad-sex-by-aura-lehtonen-9781350418561","title":"Bad Sex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBad Sex\u003c\/em\u003e traces the evolution of representations of sex on screen, from earlier portrayals of sex as glamorous or taboo, to more complex depictions of often awkward or painful experiences and feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJacqueline Gibbs, Billy Holzberg, and Aura Lehtonen examine the representation of sex and sexuality in contemporary English language drama and ‘dramedy’ shows like \u003cem\u003eFleabag\u003c\/em\u003e (2016, 2019), \u003cem\u003eSex Education\u003c\/em\u003e (2019-23), \u003cem\u003eI May Destroy You\u003c\/em\u003e (2020) and \u003cem\u003eEuphoria\u003c\/em\u003e (2019-). They argue that TV is where the politics of sexuality and gender are negotiated under the contemporary conditions of neoliberalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a cultural analysis of key television shows, they identify this shift as driven by the diversification of representations of sex and sexuality. This is occurring as women, trans and non-binary, Black and minority ethnic, working-class, and disabled TV professionals carve some space in a traditionally white, middle-class, cis male dominated industry. In doing so, they explore the affective potential and limits of ‘bad’ sex on our screens and what these representations can tell us about sexual politics and gender cultures today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430103892204,"sku":"9781350418561","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350418561.jpg?v=1774559733"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/billy-holzberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}