{"title":"David Pirie","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Pirie's works offer a compelling exploration of horror through the lenses of culture and art. His writing delves into the origins and evolution of horror, inviting readers to consider the genre beyond mere fright, uncovering its deeper artistic and societal significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thoughtful and analytical approach, Pirie reveals the enduring power of horror narratives. Readers can expect insightful discourse that enriches their appreciation of horror within the broader context of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-new-heritage-of-horror-by-david-pirie-9781350303799","title":"A New Heritage of Horror","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Dark Fest Film Festival Award for Best Genre Author 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Pirie's acclaimed history of British gothic film and television has long been regarded as a foundational study of the roots of British horror, identifying it as 'the only staple cinematic myth which Britain can properly claim as its own.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eA New Heritage of Horror\u003c\/em\u003e has been revised and updated to include discussion of films and TV dramas that have been newly discovered, restored, or released since the publication of the previous edition in 2007, as well as addressing newly-emergent screenwriters, directors, and genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on insider accounts and archival sources, David Pirie investigates the notion of horror versus realism in popular fiction and analyses the horror boom that developed around films including \u003cem\u003eThe Others\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e28 Days Later\u003c\/em\u003e. He chronicles British horror cinema from its origins in Gothic literature, traces the rise of Hammer Films, its key directors and films, as well as its battles with the censors. He explores major horror subgenres including comedy horror and sci-fi, and brings the story up to the present day, where horror is flourishing in new ways, with films such as \u003cem\u003eShaun of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUnder the Skin\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCensor\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also delves into the rise of genres such as folk horror and films that tackle questions of race and gender. It highlights the emergence of a new generation of writers and directors including Prano Bailey-Bond, Ben Wheatley, and Edgar Wright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423775113452,"sku":"9781350303799","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71pn2p5H90L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774430110"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-pirie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}