{"title":"Constantine Chatzipapatheodoridis","description":"\u003cp\u003eConstantine Chatzipapatheodoridis crafts insightful works that explore the intersection of music, culture, and society. His writing offers readers a thoughtful examination of artistry and performance, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, his books provide valuable perspectives for anyone intrigued by the performing arts and the cultural impact of music. Expect rich analysis paired with an engaging narrative style that challenges and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-music-diva-spectacle-by-constantine-chatzipapatheodoridis-9781789387575","title":"The Music Diva Spectacle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDivas and the praxis of camp in relation to queer audiences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this original new work, Constantine Chatzipapatheodoridis pulls back the curtain on the production of camp as a queer praxis that constantly feeds the diva-queer culture relationship. By examining the iconography and theatrics of the diva tour show, the author presents a performance studies reading of camp and the culture-sharing process of production and audience reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed case studies take a close look at popular contemporary performers like Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga, and a final section analyses audience drag in the arena space. Chatzipapatheodoridis also investigates the relationship between camp theory as an academic subject and the figure of the diva as an expression of camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rich and insightful revival of the question of camp in contemporary queer performance, \u003cem\u003eThe Music Diva Spectacle\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to establish how camp is appropriated by the diva and explores how this affects—and is in turn appropriated by—the audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455792988396,"sku":"9781789387575","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71jOjLovq9L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774798862"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/constantine-chatzipapatheodoridis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}