{"title":"Paul Hammond","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Hammond’s works invite readers into thoughtful explorations of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, blending insightful commentary with a rich appreciation for creative expression. His titles often delve into periods of artistic flourishing and cultural significance, offering a nuanced perspective on the forces that shape our aesthetic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that balances erudition and accessibility, Hammond’s books appeal to those keen to deepen their understanding of cultural histories and artistic movements. Each work serves as a gateway to appreciating the transformative power of art through time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lage-dor-by-paul-hammond-9781839021831","title":"L'Âge d'or","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest collaborations in cinema history, \u003ci\u003eL'Âge d'Or\u003c\/i\u003e (1930) united the geniuses of Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali in creating a Surrealist masterpiece. This film is a uniquely savage blend of visual poetry and social criticism. It was banned and vilified for many years in various countries, becoming legendary for its subversive eroticism and its furious dissection of 'civilised' values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a remarkable, intuitive reading of \u003ci\u003eL'Âge d'Or\u003c\/i\u003e, Paul Hammond interweaves a detailed account of the extraordinary circumstances of its production with a dazzling interpretation of its aesthetic and political nuances. At once authoritative and polemical, this study is entirely in tune with its subject, serving as a fitting celebration of a major landmark in world cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471068119276,"sku":"9781839021831","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839021831-l-ge-d-or.jpg?v=1775232182"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-hammond.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}