{"title":"Dr Alex Jeffery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Alex Jeffery\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich tapestry of arts and culture with insightful narratives and compelling storytelling. Readers can expect a thoughtful examination of creative figures and movements, blending biography with cultural analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom evocative profiles to detailed explorations of artistic legacies, Dr Jeffery’s works illuminate the intersections between personal history and cultural influence. These books invite readers to deepen their appreciation of the arts through engaging and accessible writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"donna-summers-once-upon-a-time-by-dr-alex-jeffery-9781501355462","title":"Donna Summer's Once Upon a Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContradicting assumptions that disco albums are shallow and packed with filler, Donna Summer’s double album \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon A Time\u003c\/i\u003e stands out as a piece that delivers on its promise of an immaculately crafted journey from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA new interpretation of the Cinderella story, it is set in the then contemporary world of New York disco and takes the listener on a journey from urban isolation and deep despair to joy and vindication, all filtered through the mind of its naïve and fantasy-prone protagonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as charting the production of the album within the legendary Munich Machine in Germany, this book digs deep into the album’s rich themes and subtexts. Approaching the book from inventive angles, the four essays within the book act as a prism connecting the reader to the classical aspirations of Eurodisco, the history of the black fairy tale and a queer knowledge that reads Summer’s Cinderella tale in some surprising ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455547097324,"sku":"9781501355462","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/619GDveQZuL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774782070"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-alex-jeffery.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}