{"title":"Diana Holmes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiana Holmes explores the vibrant intersections of film, art, and cultural history with keen insight and engaging prose. Her works delve into the worlds of cinema and visual culture, offering thoughtful perspectives that illuminate the creative processes behind iconic artists and filmmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly researched narratives that celebrate artistic expression and cultural movements, blending scholarly rigour with accessible storytelling. Holmes’ books invite you to appreciate the enduring impact of arts and culture on contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"francois-truffaut-by-diana-holmes-9780719045547","title":"Francois Truffaut","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter making a strong impact with his first film, \u003cem\u003eLes 400 Coups\u003c\/em\u003e, a semi-autobiographical narrative shot in the neo-realist style of the emerging Nouvelle Vague, the French film director Francois Truffaut went on to make 23 films in 26 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis appraisal of his work provides a socio-political contextualisation and gives an overview of his films and film-making methods. It seeks to shed new light on key aspects of his work, such as sexual politics, the construction of masculinity, the exploitation of genre, and the tension throughout the films between the \"absolute\" and the \"provisional\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470674870508,"sku":"9780719045547","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780719045547-francois-truffaut.jpg?v=1775223638"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/diana-holmes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}