{"title":"Melvyn Stokes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelvyn Stokes\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of cinema, blending meticulous research with engaging narratives. His works often delve into film history, critical analysis, and the cultural impact of movies, making them essential reading for enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful examination of cinematic themes and memories, presented with clarity and depth. Stokes' books provide valuable perspectives within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, enriching understanding of film as both an art form and a cultural phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cinema-memories-by-matthew-jones-9781839025297","title":"Cinema Memories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCinema Memories\u003c\/i\u003e brings together and analyses the memories of almost a thousand people of going to the cinema in Britain during the 1960s. It offers a fresh perspective on the social, cultural and film history of what has come to be seen as an iconic decade, with the release of films such as \u003ci\u003eA Taste of Honey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDarling\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlow-Up\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlfie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Graduate\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBonnie and Clyde\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on first-hand accounts, authors Melvyn Stokes, Matthew Jones and Emma Pett explore how cinema-goers constructed meanings from the films they watched. This occurred through a complex process of negotiation between the films concerned, their own social and cultural identities, and their awareness of changes in British society. Their analysis helps the reader see what light the cultural memory of 1960s cinema-going sheds on how the Sixties in Britain is remembered and interpreted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePositioning their study within debates about memory, 1960s cinema, and the seemingly transformative nature of this decade of British history, the authors reflect on the methodologies deployed, the use of memories as historical sources, and the various ways in which cinema and cinema-going came to mean something to their audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596007620844,"sku":"9781839025297","price":65.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839025297-cinema-memories.jpg?v=1777912691"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/melvyn-stokes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}