{"title":"Series: British Screen Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Screen Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers a diverse exploration of narratives that intersect with a wide range of disciplines, from \u003cem\u003ephilosophy and psychology\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003ebusiness and technology\u003c\/em\u003e. Readers can expect thought-provoking titles that challenge conventional perspectives while engaging with contemporary themes and timeless questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether immersing in stories that weave history with adventure, or exploring complex ideas through compelling storytelling, this collection reflects the rich tapestry of British storytelling. It appeals to readers drawn to both intellectual inquiry and imaginative journeys across genres and subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-story-of-british-animation-by-jez-stewart-9781911239659","title":"The Story of British Animation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eSight \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/em\u003e Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJez Stewart charts the course of this extraordinarily fertile area of British film from early experiments with stop-motion and the flourishing of animated drawings during WWI. He reveals how the rockier interwar period set the shape of the industry in enduring ways, and how creatives like Len Lye and Lotte Reiniger brought art to advertising and sponsored films, building a foundation for such distinctive talents as Bob Godfrey, Alison De Vere and George Dunning to unleash their independent visions in the age of commercial TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStewart highlights the integral role of women in the industry, the crucial boost delivered by the arrival of Channel 4, the emergence of online animation and much more. The book features ‘close-up’ analyses of key animators such as Lancelot Speed and Richard Williams, as well as more thematic takes on art, politics and music. It builds a framework for better appreciating Britain’s landmark contributions to the art of animation, including Halas and Batchelor’s \u003cem\u003eAnimal Farm\u003c\/em\u003e (1954), Dunning’s \u003cem\u003eYellow Submarine\u003c\/em\u003e (1968) and the creations of Aardman Animations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600425599212,"sku":"9781911239659","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781911239659-the-story-of-british-animation.jpg?v=1777988501"},{"product_id":"the-story-of-british-propaganda-film-by-scott-anthony-9781839021398","title":"The Story of British Propaganda Film","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘All art is propaganda,’ wrote George Orwell, ‘but not all propaganda is art.’ Moving from World War I to the ‘War on Terror’ and beyond, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of British Propaganda Film\u003c\/i\u003e shows how the emergence of film as a global media phenomenon reshaped practices of propaganda, while new practices of propaganda in turn reshaped the use of the moving image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt explores classic examples of cinematic propaganda such as \u003ci\u003eThe Battle of the Somme\u003c\/i\u003e (1916), \u003ci\u003eListen to Britain\u003c\/i\u003e (1942) and \u003ci\u003eAnimal Farm\u003c\/i\u003e (1954) alongside little-known newsreels, ‘telemagazines’ and digital media initiatives, in the process challenging our understanding of propaganda itself, and its many diverse manifestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with unique material from the BFI National Archive, the book shows how central propaganda is to the development of British film, and how it has filtered our understanding of modern British history, from narratives of decolonisation to the celebration of pop culture and the meanings of the postwar consensus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a contemporary moment so preoccupied with misinformation, malinformation and disinformation, Scott Anthony explains why the response to the ubiquity of the propaganda film has often turned out to be the production of ever more propaganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600425894124,"sku":"9781839021398","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8bb645182799e1fd2f276b79cace6703.jpg?v=1778020378"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-british-screen-stories.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}