{"title":"Katherine Fusco","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of film and culture with the works of Katherine Fusco. An insightful author, Fusco delves into the nuanced dimensions of the arts, offering a captivating exploration of cinema and its cultural implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eHollywood's Others\u003c\/em\u003e, presents a compelling study into the lesser-told narratives within the film industry. Through her detailed analysis, Fusco highlights the complexities and diverse perspectives that shape Hollywood's cinematic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of arts and culture, Katherine Fusco's books provide a unique lens into the mechanics of film and the stories that often remain untold. Her insightful prose makes complex cultural themes accessible, ensuring an engaging experience for readers interested in the intricacies of cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Katherine Fusco's collection and gain an enriched understanding of the cultural dynamics that define and challenge our perceptions of Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hollywoods-others-by-katherine-fusco-9780231220927","title":"Hollywood's Others","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tend to think about movie stars as either glamorous or relatable. But in the 1920s and 1930s, when the Hollywood star system was taking shape, a number of unusual stars appeared on the silver screen, representing groups from which the American mainstream typically sought to avert its eyes. What did it mean for a white entertainment columnist to empathize with an ambiguously gendered Black child star? Or for boys to idolize Lon Chaney, famous for portraying characters with disabilities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHollywood’s Others\u003c\/i\u003e explores the affective ties between white, non-disabled audiences and the fascinatingly different stars with whom they identified—but only up to a point. Katherine Fusco argues that stardom in this era at once offered ways for viewers to connect across group boundaries while also policing the limits of empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining fan magazines alongside film performances, she traces the intense audience attachment to atypical celebrities and the ways the film industry sought to manage it. Fusco considers Shirley Temple’s career in light of child labour laws and changing notions of childhood; shows how white viewers responded to Black music in depictions of the antebellum South; and analyses the gender politics of conspiracy theories around celebrity suicides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShedding light on marginalised stardoms and the anxieties they provoked, \u003ci\u003eHollywood’s Others\u003c\/i\u003e challenges common notions about film’s capacity to build empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46791357366508,"sku":"9780231220927","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8265973482270.jpg?v=1756982203"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/katherine-fusco.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}