{"title":"Jesse Bernard","description":"\u003cp\u003eJesse Bernard's works delve deeply into the fabric of society, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and cultural transformation. With a focus on \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, the narratives often illuminate personal journeys against broader social backdrops, inviting readers to reflect on history and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn titles like \u003cem\u003eEscaping Babylon\u003c\/em\u003e, Bernard masterfully blends evocative storytelling with insightful commentary, creating a rich tapestry that resonates long after the last page. These books appeal to readers drawn to thought-provoking literature rooted in cultural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"escaping-babylon-by-jesse-bernard-9781788169356","title":"Escaping Babylon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShapeshifting, collaborative, endlessly inventive and robustly empowering: Black music has transformed British culture and society, and gifted generations of Black Britons a powerful means to reject misrepresentation and find freedom and joy in sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the height of jungle and hip-hop in the 90s to the London uprisings in 2011, the birth of UK trap and the rise of grime superstars like Stormzy, filmmaker and DJ Jesse Bernard examines how Black culture in Britain is moulded by creativity drawn from Lagos and Los Angeles, Sao Paolo and South London. \u003cem\u003eEscaping Babylon\u003c\/em\u003e takes a deep dive into the history of Black British music to celebrate its richness, heritage and towering legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665487085804,"sku":"9781788169356","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781788169356-escaping-babylon.jpg?v=1779746128"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jesse-bernard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}