{"title":"Prof James Chapman","description":"\u003cp\u003eProf James Chapman offers insightful explorations into arts and culture, blending scholarly depth with engaging narrative style. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eLicence to Thrill\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the history and impact of popular media, illuminating the intersections between cinema, society, and cultural trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking analysis enriched with accessible commentary, making complex subjects approachable without sacrificing rigour. This collection is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the cultural forces shaping modern entertainment and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"licence-to-thrill-by-prof-james-chapman-9781350211087","title":"Licence to Thrill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new edition of \u003ci\u003eLicence to Thrill\u003c\/i\u003e, James Chapman builds upon the success of his classic work, regarded as the definitive scholarly study of the history of the James Bond film series from the first picture, \u003ci\u003eDr No\u003c\/i\u003e (1962), to the present. He considers the origins of the films in the spy thrillers of Ian Fleming and examines the production histories of the films in the contexts of the British and international film industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes a new introduction and chapters on \u003ci\u003eQuantum of Solace\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), \u003ci\u003eSkyfall\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), \u003ci\u003eSpectre\u003c\/i\u003e (2015) and \u003ci\u003eNo Time to Die\u003c\/i\u003e (2021). Chapman explores how the films have changed over time in response to developments in the wider film culture and society at large. He charts the ever-evolving Bond formula, analysing the films’ representations of nationhood, class, and gender in a constantly shifting cinematic and ideological landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596763676908,"sku":"9781350211087","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/085afa3f1142602462a8f8bf2fc6dc03.jpg?v=1777946858"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/prof-james-chapman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}