Art & Architecture
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Art & Architecture
Hardcover. This lively and provocative study offers a radical reappraisal of a century of Shakespearean theatre. Topics addressed include modernist Shakespearean performance's relation with psychoanalysis, the hidden gender dynamics of the open stage movement, and the appropriation of Shakespeare himself as a dramatic fiction and theatrical icon. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; DSGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333779378
- ISBN
- 9780333779378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.48
€ 62.48
Hardback. Using insights from ethnographic research conducted in London and New York, this book explores the varying ways young men use graffiti to construct masculinity, claim power and establish independence from the institutions which define, and often limit, them as young people. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 1KBBEY; AFJG; JFC; JFSG; JFSJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333781906
- ISBN
- 9780333781906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Hardback. In the 1890s, when Henry James turned to the theatre, he was unceremoniously booed off the stage. Since the 1940s and 50s his fiction has nevertheless been consistently interpreted by composers and film directors. This book traces the historical development of these adaptations. Editor(s): Bradley, John. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJP; AN; APF; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333792148
- ISBN
- 9780333792148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.92
€ 119.92
Hardback. This volume is an introduction to the rich diversity of screen dance genres. It provides a contextual overview of dance in the screen media and analyzes a selection of case studies from the popular dance imagery of music, video and Hollywood, through to experimental art dance. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; ASD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333801451
- ISBN
- 9780333801451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.05
€ 119.05
Hardback. This is a full length exploration of the relationship between Gothic fiction and Modernism in fiction and film. The Gothic's fascination with images of the fragmented self is echoed in the Modernist concern with the psyche and the paranoia of the everyday. Editor(s): Smith, Prof Andrew; Wallace, Jeff. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; APFA; DSBF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 479.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333918739
- ISBN
- 9780333918739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
Hardcover. This text explores the genesis, development, and religious significance of a literary and iconographic motif, involving a gang of urchins, usually male, who mock or assault a holy or eccentric person, typically an adult. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AGH; DSB; DSK; HRA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333918951
- ISBN
- 9780333918951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.07
€ 63.07
Hardback. This book contains readings of American, British and European postmodern dances informed by feminist, postcolonialist, queer and poststructuralist theories. It explores the roles dance and space play in constructing subjectivity. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: ASD; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333919736
- ISBN
- 9780333919736
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.33
€ 119.33
Paperback. This book explores the politics and pleasures of contemporary feminist cinema, and traces the highly productive ways in which feminist directors create alternative film forms. Smelik also highlights cinematic issues which are central to feminist films: authorship, point of view, metaphor, montage and the excessive image. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333920411
- ISBN
- 9780333920411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.56
€ 61.56
Hardback. George Grove, founder of the "Dictionary of Music and Musicians", was also an engineer, biblical scholar, administrator, educationalist and writer. This study surveys his life and assesses the qualities that led him to play a major role in Victorian cultural life. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; AVA; AVH; BGF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333948040
- ISBN
- 9780333948040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.10
€ 120.10
Hardback. This is an extended study of the touring practices and performances of Elizabethan and Jacobean travelling players. It examines the lively, competitive world of professional touring theatre through to its decline in the 1620s. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; 3JB; 3JD; AN; DSGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333968208
- ISBN
- 9780333968208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.35
€ 119.35
Hardback. In Blake's designs, transparent skinned bodies passionately contort in his verse, metamorphic bodies burst from each other in gory, gender-bending births. This volume re-evaluates Blake's central image: the human form. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; AGB; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333968482
- ISBN
- 9780333968482
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.21
€ 119.21
Hardcover. This title re-evaluates the emerging relationship between art, aesthetics and work, exploring its potential as both a medium of critical analysis, and as a site of conflict and resistance. Editor(s): Carr, Adrian N.; Hancock, Philip. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333968635
- ISBN
- 9780333968635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.10
€ 119.10
Hardcover. This text shows that early modern audiences were aware of the spatial aspects of the stage. West examines the ways Jacobean dramatists used stage space to explore the spatial transformations of early modern society social mobility, wandering populations, rural enclosure, and sea travel. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; AN; DSBD; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333973738
- ISBN
- 9780333973738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.92
€ 62.92
Paperback. The High Line, a new park atop an elevated rail structure on Manhattan's West Side, is among the most innovative urban reclamation projects in memory. The story of how it came to be is a remarkable one. Num Pages: 339 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps. BIC Classification: AMC; AMVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- FSG Originals
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 339
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780374532994
- ISBN
- 9780374532994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.88
€ 30.99
€ 27.88
Paperback. This book uses acoustics, psychophysics, and neurobiology to explore the physical systems and biological processes that intervene when we hear music. It incorporates the latest findings in brain science and tone generation in musical instruments. Num Pages: 242 pages, 125 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AVA; JMM; PHDS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 4th
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094700
- ISBN
- 9780387094700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.53
€ 77.53
Hardcover. This reference fully explores the particulars of the sounds made by all standard instruments in a modern orchestra as well as the human voice. It discusses how acoustics vary in different rooms and offers recommendations for adjustment. Series: Modern Acoustics and Signal Processing. Num Pages: 446 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: AVX; TTA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 5th ed. 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387095165
- ISBN
- 9780387095165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.65
€ 193.65
Paperback. Covers digital recording and signal processing, along with actual studio miking and production techniques - including the field of surround sound. This edition talks about traditional topics of basic stereo, studio acoustics, analog tape recording, and the stereo LP. It is useful for students and professionals. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AV; THR; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 232 x 24. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 4th ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387284705
- ISBN
- 9780387284705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 238.01
€ 238.01
Hardback. A collection of essays that explores the affinity between the mathematical and the aesthetic, focusing on fundamental connections between these two modes of reasoning and communicating. Editor(s): Sinclair, Nathalie; Pimm, David; Higginson, William. Series: CMS Books in Mathematics. Num Pages: 304 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AB; PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387305264
- ISBN
- 9780387305264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.97
€ 63.97
Hardback. Contains a mathematical treatment of the sounds of music with an emphasis on musical timbre. This title spans the range from tutorial introduction to advanced research and application to speculative assessment of its various techniques. Editor(s): Beauchamp, James W. Series: Modern Acoustics and Signal Processing. Num Pages: 352 pages, 153 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AV; UYS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387324968
- ISBN
- 9780387324968
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.45
€ 125.45
Hardback. This relevant book reviews the sources of the air pollutants responsible for building damage and the mechanisms involved. It successfully combines the results of recent research with practical information for environmental managers. Editor(s): Watt, John; Tidblad, Johan; Kucera, Vladimir; Hamilton, Ronald S. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; AMVD; JFC; RGL; RNF; RNP; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848921
- ISBN
- 9780387848921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.40
€ 182.40
Paperback. Series: Lecture Notes in Statistics. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; KFFD; PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1980
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387905112
- ISBN
- 9780387905112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Paperback. A tour of nature's light and colour, revealing the myriad phenomena that may be observed outdoors. The reader is encouraged to make his or her own observations and perform simple experiments. Translator(s): Seymour, Len Trn. Num Pages: 417 pages, 74 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AJG; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1993. 3rd printing
- Number of pages
- 417
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387944135
- ISBN
- 9780387944135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.26€ 52.66
€ 58.26
€ 52.66
Paperback. Every graduate student, postdoc and scientist knows that images and illustrations can make or break their lecture, poster presentation, and journal or book article. This title helps you learn the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of visual presentations. Num Pages: 204 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AKC; AKL; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 12. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387945811
- ISBN
- 9780387945811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.64
€ 121.64
Paperback. Sidney Harris is an acclaimed Dean of Scientific Humor. No scientific or technical topic is safe from the scope of his humor. Harris' cartoons have appeared in "American Scientist", "Playboy", "The New Yorker", "Discover", and "Science", among many other popular magazines. This title presents his collection of cartoons. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AKLC; PD; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 193 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387946658
- ISBN
- 9780387946658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.72
€ 19.72