{"title":"Geoff King","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoff King\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate layers of contemporary arts and culture, offering insightful analysis that bridges theory and popular discourse. His work \u003cem\u003eLost in Translation\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies a thoughtful engagement with cultural phenomena, inviting readers to reconsider familiar narratives from fresh perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of critical reflection and accessible writing that illuminates the complexities of media, film, and cultural studies. King's approach encourages a deeper understanding of how meaning is constructed and interpreted across different contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lost-in-translation-by-geoff-king-9780748637461","title":"Lost in Translation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElusive, subtle and atmospheric, \u003cem\u003eLost in Translation\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the indie hits of 2004, earning widespread critical praise, awards and success at the box office. But what was the basis of its appeal and how exactly is the film marked as a distinctly independent work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, by a leading authority on contemporary American indie cinema, provides an in-depth analysis of the balance of more and less mainstream qualities offered by the film at all levels, from industrial factors such as funding, marketing and release strategy to formal qualities such as its low-key narrative structure and the impressionistic use of imagery and music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther issues examined in detail include the role of stardom, particularly the role of Bill Murray, the distinctive 'auteur' contribution made by writer-director Sofia Coppola and the film's ambiguous relationship with the romantic comedy genre. Textual and industrial analysis is also supplemented by consideration of online responses to the film that offer insights into the various ways in which it was either appreciated or rejected by viewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA unique attempt to pin down the precise nature of the film and its appeal to viewers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA major contribution to our understanding of the contemporary American indie film landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWritten by a leading authority on American indie film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463517159660,"sku":"9780748637461","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780748637461-lost-in-translation.jpg?v=1775033559"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/geoff-king.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}