{"title":"Jordan R. Young","description":"\u003cp\u003eJordan R. Young's work offers insightful explorations into the world of arts and culture, delving deeply into the lives and careers of influential figures. With a keen eye for detail, these books illuminate the creative processes and cultural impact of notable personalities, blending biography with critical analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly researched narratives that engage with film, literature, and broader cultural movements. Whether examining celebrated directors or uncovering lesser-known stories, Young's writing invites reflection on the forces that shape artistic expression and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roman-polanski-by-jordan-r-young-9781493067923","title":"Roman Polanski","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween his 1962 debut \u003ci\u003eA Knife in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e and the 1968 blockbuster \u003ci\u003eRosemary’s Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, Roman Polanski directed three movies—\u003ci\u003eRepulsion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCul-de-Sac\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDance of the Vampires\u003c\/i\u003e (a.k.a. \u003ci\u003eThe Fearless Vampire Killers\u003c\/i\u003e)—that remain a crucial but too often overlooked piece of his filmography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the director's early output, Jordan Young gives us a revealing insight into Polanski at work in the years before his rise to global renown. Drawing on new research and interviews with principals on both sides of the camera—including direct access to the director—Young shares eye-opening, freshly unearthed details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe witness Polanski making movies under some of the worst possible conditions, contending with financing nightmares (both \u003ci\u003eRepulsion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCul-de-Sac\u003c\/i\u003e were underwritten by exploitation-film peddlers), poisonous enmities amongst cast and crew, and collaborators who, in the director's words, \"did their best to make me feel like a monster\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolanski the provocateur is in full view here, placing actors in physical peril and deploying such unusual methods as slaughtering chickens to provide real blood for a death scene. While never shying away from unflattering or shocking details, Young still provides a nuanced and measured portrait of his subject—a rare look at a controversial artist in the act of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432276672748,"sku":"9781493067923","price":69.54,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781493067923.jpg?v=1774555485"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jordan-r-young.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}