{"title":"Julia Hallam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Hallam\u003c\/strong\u003e explores vibrant themes within the realm of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, offering insightful perspectives that invite readers to engage deeply with creative expression. Her works capture the nuanced interactions between art, society, and identity, making them essential for enthusiasts of cultural studies and artistic narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough compelling storytelling and thoughtful analysis, Hallam’s books illuminate the evolving landscape of contemporary culture. Each title presents a rich tapestry of ideas, encouraging reflection on how art shapes and reflects our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lynda-la-plante-by-julia-hallam-9780719065491","title":"Lynda La Plante","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLynda La Plante\u003c\/em\u003e is Britain's most successful and well-known screenwriter and the first woman to win the prestigious Dennis Potter writer's award. Attracting millions of viewers, the popular and critical success of La Plante's work is central to understanding changes that shook the UK television industry in the late twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis critical introduction, the first account of her work, focuses on three innovative serials: \u003cem\u003eWidows\u003c\/em\u003e (ITV, 1983), \u003cem\u003ePrime Suspect\u003c\/em\u003e (ITV 1991) and \u003cem\u003eTrial and Retribution\u003c\/em\u003e (ITV 1997). In each chapter, questions of gender and genre, acting and stardom, and authorship and value are mapped against the changing relationship between women and the television industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter traces La Plante's metamorphosis from 'just a writer for hire' to the astute businesswoman she has become, through a focus on the trans-national appeal of dramas such as \u003cem\u003eKiller Net\u003c\/em\u003e (C4 1997) and \u003cem\u003eBella Mafia\u003c\/em\u003e (CBS 1997).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596800082156,"sku":"9780719065491","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780719065491-lynda-la-plante.jpg?v=1777942665"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julia-hallam.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}