{"title":"Richard Deming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Deming\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of arts and culture through his nuanced and thought-provoking works. His writing blends keen critical insight with a deep appreciation for creative expression, inviting readers to engage with the complex connections between art, philosophy, and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eTouch of Evil\u003c\/em\u003e, Deming’s books challenge conventional perspectives, revealing the underlying tensions and poetic dimensions within cultural texts. His work is essential for readers seeking a richly layered understanding of the arts in contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"touch-of-evil-by-richard-deming-9781844579495","title":"Touch of Evil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrson Welles' classic 1958 noir movie \u003cem\u003eTouch of Evil\u003c\/em\u003e, the story of a corrupt police chief in a small town on the Mexican-American border, starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and Marlene Dietrich, is widely recognised as one of the greatest noir films of Classical Hollywood cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Deming's study of the film considers it as an outstanding example of the noir genre and explores its complex relationship to its source novel, \u003cem\u003eBadge of Evil\u003c\/em\u003e by Whit Masterson. He traces the film's production history, and provides an insightful close analysis of its key scenes, including its famous opening sequence, a single take in which the camera follows a booby-trapped car on its journey through city streets and across the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433174712556,"sku":"9781844579495","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781844579495.jpg?v=1774765455"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-deming.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}