{"title":"Sheila Swan","description":"\u003cp\u003eSheila Swan crafts compelling narratives that explore the vibrant intersections of identity and place, often set against vivid cultural backdrops. Her work blends sharp observation with rich characterisation, offering readers a deep dive into the complexities of contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a lyrical style, Swan’s stories resonate within the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting contemplation on themes of belonging and transformation. Fans of immersive, thought-provoking fiction will find much to appreciate in her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"neon-nevada-by-peter-laufer-9781510781160","title":"Neon Nevada","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNevada's iconic art form comes to life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSheila Swan and Peter Laufer take readers on a journey, not only along the Las Vegas Strip, but down quiet, two-lane rural roads punctuated by neon signs—those glistening beacons that represent commerce in the vast Great Basin. The photographers' stunning work captures the argon violets, krypton purples, helium golds, and xenon blues that glow amid the nighttime desert sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will discover that neon is not just a medium for casino advertising. The colorful images of cowboys and cowgirls, animals, desert landscapes, and a myriad of other creative designs all illuminate Americana. The neon sign helps define Nevada and its businesses, from bars and casinos to the stores, restaurants, motels, and theatres that line the streets of the Silver State's cities and towns, and those rural areas that are barely a blip on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a compelling blend of striking full-colour photographs and fascinating historical commentary, this book celebrates an art form that wholly embraces the state's unique personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1994, this newly updated and expanded edition of \u003ci\u003eNeon Nevada\u003c\/i\u003e explores the resurgence of this art form during the last decade, which has resulted in an appreciation of Nevada neon that will never fade. This survey of neon casts the new edition as a defining source for neon scholars and attracts neon aficionados to what can only be defined as a medium as distinctive and interesting as Nevada itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431720468716,"sku":"9781510781160","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781510781160.jpg?v=1774557326"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sheila-swan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}