Author: Cyrus Bozorgmehr
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Release Date: 2017-07-11
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Category : Music
Languages : en
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Once Upon A Time In Shaolin

by Cyrus Bozorgmehr, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Once Upon A Time In Shaolin book, The untold story of the world's most controversial album---a surreal tale of secret recordings, the Wu-Tang Clan, baffled customs agents, the world's most hallowed art institutions, and a villain of comic book proportions: Martin Shkreli. In 2007, the innovative young Wu-Tang producer, Cilvaringz, took an incendiary idea to his mentor the RZA. They felt that the impact of digitization threatened the sustainability of the record industry and independent artists, while shifting the perception of music from treasured works of art to disposable consumer products. Together they conceived a statement so radical that it would unleash a torrent of global debate---a sole copy of an album in physical form, encased in gleaming silver and sold through an auction house for millions as a work of contemporary art. The execution of this plan raised a number of complex questions: Would selling an album for millions be the ultimate betrayal of music? How would fans react to an album that's sold on the condition that it could not be commercialized? And could anyone ever justify the selling of the album to the infamous Martin Shkreli? As headlines flashed across the globe, the mystery only deepened. Opinions were sharply divided over whether this was high art or hucksterism---quixotic idealism or a cynical cash grab. Was it a noble act of protest, an act of cultural vandalism, an obscene symbol of greed, a subversive masterpiece, a profound mirror for our time, or a joker on capitalism's card table? As senior adviser to the project, Cyrus Bozorgmehr is uniquely placed to unlock the secrets behind the album and tell the full, unadulterated story. With explosive revelations about backroom plans made public for the first time, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin charts the album's journey from inception to disruption in vivid style. An extraordinary adventure that veers between outlandish caper and urgent cultural analysis. Once Upon a Time in Shaolin twists and turns through the mayhem and the mischief, while asking profound questions about our relationship with art, music, technology, and ultimately ourselves.

Author: Bobby Borg
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date: 2020-01-07
Book Size: 35.72 MB
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Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 392
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Music Marketing For The Diy Musician

by Bobby Borg, Music Marketing For The Diy Musician Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Music Marketing For The Diy Musician book, Do it yourself and succeed! More and more artists are taking advantage of new technologies to try and build successful careers. But in this expanding competitive marketplace, serious do-it-yourself musicians need structured advice more than ever. In Music Marketing for the DIY Musician, veteran musician and industry insider Bobby Borg presents a strategic, step-by-step guide to producing a fully customized, low-budget plan of attack for marketing one’s music. Presented in a conversational tone, this indispensable guide reveals the complete marketing process using the same fundamental concepts embraced by top innovative companies, while always encouraging musicians to find their creative niche and uphold their artistic vision. The objective is to help artists take greater control of their own destinies while saving money and time in attracting the full attention of top music industry professionals. It’s ultimately about making music that matters, and music that gets heard! Updates include: New interviews highlighting current marketing strategies for the new music market Info on how to leverage digital marketing and streaming playlists Updated stories and examples of current music marketing principles Future forecasts and trends into music marketing New and revised services, tools, references, and contacts that can help musicians further their careers New marketing plan samples for bands/solo artists and freelance musicians and songwriters

Author: Leslie Halliwell
Publisher:
Release Date: 2001
Book Size: 71.37 MB
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Category : Motion pictures
Languages : en
Pages : 593
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Halliwell S Who S Who In The Movies

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Author: Sabrina Q Yu
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date: 2012-04-04
Book Size: 54.72 MB
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Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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Jet Li

by Sabrina Q Yu, Jet Li Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Jet Li book, This is the first study of Chinese stars and their transnational stardom, examining the transnational Chinese actor Jet Li, probably the best martial arts actor alive.Jet Li's career has crossed numerous cultural and geographic boundaries, from mainland China to Hong Kong, from Hollywood to France. In Jet Li: Chinese Masculinity and Transnational Film Stardom, Sabrina Qiong Yu uses Li as an example to address some intriguing but under-examined issues surrounding transnational stardom in general and transnational kung fu stardom in particular.Presenting case studies of audiences' responses to Jet Li films and his star image, this book explores the way in which Li has evolved from a Chinese wuxia hero to a transnational kung fu star in relation to the discourses of genre, gender, sexuality, ethnicity and national identity. By rejecting a text-centred approach which prevails in star studies and instead emphasising the role of audiences in constructing star image, this book challenges some established perspectives in the study of Chinese male screen images and martial arts/action cinema.

Author: Lisa Odham Stokes
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date: 2020-01-15
Book Size: 27.78 MB
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Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 652
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Historical Dictionary Of Hong Kong Cinema

by Lisa Odham Stokes, Historical Dictionary Of Hong Kong Cinema Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Historical Dictionary Of Hong Kong Cinema book, Hong Kong cinema began attracting international attention in the 1980s. By the early 1990s, Hong Kong had become "Hollywood East" as its film industry rose to first in the world in per capita production, was ranked second to the United States in the number of films it exported, and stood third in the world in the number of films produced per year behind the United States and India. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on directors, producers, writers, actors, films, film companies, genres, and terminology. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hong Kong cinema.

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Release Date: 1996
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How To Acquire Books Listed In Current Contents

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Author: Darcy Paquet
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date: 2010-04-26
Book Size: 30.18 MB
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Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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New Korean Cinema

by Darcy Paquet, New Korean Cinema Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download New Korean Cinema book, New Korean Cinema charts the dramatic transformation of South Korea's film industry from the democratization movement of the late 1980s to the 2000s new generation of directors. The author considers such issues as government censorship, the market's embrace of Hollywood films, and the social changes which led to the diversification and surprising commercial strength of contemporary Korean films. Directors such as Hong Sang-soo, Kim Ki-duk, Park Chan-wook, and Bong Joon-ho are studied within their historical context together with a range of films including Sopyonje (1993), Peppermint Candy (1999), Oldboy (2003), and The Host (2006).

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Release Date: 2001
Book Size: 34.34 MB
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Category : Biography
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Current Biography Yearbook

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Author: Laura Avery
Publisher: Newsmakers
Release Date: 2005-11
Book Size: 56.33 MB
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 706
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Newsmakers

by Laura Avery, Newsmakers Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Newsmakers book, Provides timely and informative profiles of the world's most interesting people.

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Release Date: 2006
Book Size: 64.95 MB
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Category : Biography
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Newsmakers

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Author: Douglas E. Cowan
Publisher: University of California Press
Release Date: 2019-01-29
Book Size: 59.65 MB
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Magic Monsters And Make Believe Heroes

by Douglas E. Cowan, Magic Monsters And Make Believe Heroes Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Magic Monsters And Make Believe Heroes book, Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes looks at fantasy film, television, and participative culture as evidence of our ongoing need for a mythic vision—for stories larger than ourselves into which we write ourselves and through which we can become the heroes of our own story. Why do we tell and retell the same stories over and over when we know they can’t possibly be true? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because pop culture has run out of good ideas. Rather, it is precisely because these stories are so fantastic, some resonating so deeply that we elevate them to the status of religion. Illuminating everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Dungeons and Dragons, and from Drunken Master to Mad Max, Douglas E. Cowan offers a modern manifesto for why and how mythology remains a vital force today.

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Release Date: 2004
Book Size: 58.35 MB
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Category : Motion pictures
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Film Review

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