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The Fabric of Space: Water, Modernity, and the Urban Imagination (The\mit Press Ser.)
by Matthew GandyA study of water at the intersection of landscape and infrastructure in Paris, Berlin, Lagos, Mumbai, Los Angeles, and London.Water lies at the intersection of landscape and infrastructure, crossing between visible and invisible domains of urban space, in the tanks and buckets of the global South and the vast subterranean technological networks of the global North. In this book, Matthew Gandy considers the cultural and material significance of water through the experiences of six cities: Paris, Berlin, Lagos, Mumbai, Los Angeles, and London. Tracing the evolving relationships among modernity, nature, and the urban imagination, from different vantage points and through different periods, Gandy uses water as a lens through which to observe both the ambiguities and the limits of nature as conventionally understood. Gandy begins with the Parisian sewers of the nineteenth century, captured in the photographs of Nadar, and the reconstruction of subterranean Paris. He moves on to Weimar-era Berlin and its protection of public access to lakes for swimming, the culmination of efforts to reconnect the city with nature. He considers the threat of malaria in Lagos, where changing geopolitical circumstances led to large-scale swamp drainage in the 1940s. He shows how the dysfunctional water infrastructure of Mumbai offers a vivid expression of persistent social inequality in a postcolonial city. He explores the incongruous concrete landscapes of the Los Angeles River. Finally, Gandy uses the fictional scenario of a partially submerged London as the starting point for an investigation of the actual hydrological threats facing that city.
The Fabulous Life of Diego Rivera
by Bertram D. WolfeBertram D. Wolfe’s The Fabulous Life of Diego Rivera offers an engrossing and intimate portrait of one of the 20th century's most influential and controversial artists. Renowned for his larger-than-life murals and his equally colorful personality, Diego Rivera’s life was as dynamic and revolutionary as his art.Wolfe explores Rivera’s artistic evolution, from his early years as a prodigious talent in Mexico to his formative studies in Europe, where he absorbed influences from the avant-garde movements of the time. The book chronicles his return to Mexico, where he became a leading figure in the Mexican Mural Movement, creating monumental works that celebrated the struggles and triumphs of the Mexican people. Rivera’s art, infused with bold imagery and political conviction, reflected his deep commitment to socialism and his vision of art as a tool for social change.Beyond his artistic achievements, Wolfe delves into Rivera’s tumultuous personal life, including his fiery relationship with fellow artist Frida Kahlo, his passionate political activism, and his interactions with prominent figures like Leon Trotsky and Pablo Picasso. Drawing on extensive research and personal acquaintance with Rivera, Wolfe paints a vivid picture of a man who was both a genius and a provocateur, leaving an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.Rich in detail and insight, The Fabulous Life of Diego Rivera is both a biography and a celebration of a complex artist whose work and life continue to inspire and provoke. This book is a must-read for art lovers, historians, and anyone fascinated by the interplay of creativity and revolution.
The Factory Girl and the Seamstress: Imagining Gender and Class in Nineteenth Century American Fiction (Studies in American Popular History and Culture)
by Amal AmirehThis book studies the representations of working-class women in canonical and popular American fiction between 1820 and 1870. These representations have been invisible in nineteenth century American literary and cultural studies due to the general view that antebellum writers did not engage with their society's economic and social relaities. Against this view and to highlight the cultural importance of working-class women, this study argues that, in responding to industrialization, middle class writers such as Melville, Hawthorne, Fern, Davies, and Phelps used the figures of the factory worker and the seamstress to express their anxieties about unstable gender and class identitites. These fictional representations were influenced by, and contributed to, an important but understudied cultural debate about wage labor, working women, and class.
The Faculty of Dreams: Longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2019
by Sara StridsbergIn April 1988, Valerie Solanas - the writer, radical feminist and would-be assassin of Andy Warhol - was discovered dead in her hotel room, in a grimy corner of San Francisco. She was only 52; alone, penniless and surrounded by the typed pages of her last writings.In The Faculty of Dreams, Sara Stridsberg revisits the hotel room where Solanas died, the courtroom where she was tried and convicted of attempting to murder Andy Warhol, the Georgia wastelands where she spent her childhood, where she was repeatedly raped by her father and beaten by her alcoholic grandfather, and the mental hospitals where she was interned.Through imagined conversations and monologues, reminisces and rantings, Stridsberg reconstructs this most intriguing and enigmatic of women, articulating the thoughts and fears that she struggled to express in life and giving a powerful, heartbreaking voice to the writer of the infamous SCUM Manifesto.
The Fading
by Christopher RansomWHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU COULD BECOME INVISIBLE?A GIFTSince childhood, Noel Shaker has been able to disappear, without warning or explanation.A CURSEBut his gift leaves Noel alone and afraid - and the more he tries to control it, the nearer he comes to madness.A DISCOVERYWhen Noel learns that some people can see him - and that his power has unleashed an otherworldly evil - he must discover the source of his 'fading'. But the truth is dark and dangerous - an unpredictable, shocking twist unlike any you have ever read.You are holding in your hands the scariest novel of the year. From the internationally bestselling author of The People Next Door comes a story worthy of Stephen King - a story of terror like you've never seen.
The Failures of Public Art and Participation
by Cameron Cartiere Anthony SchragThis collection of original essays takes a multi-disciplinary approach to explore the theme of failure through the broad spectrum of public art and social practice. The anthology brings together practicing artists, curators, activists, art writers, administrators, planners, and educators from around the world to offer differing perspectives on the many facets of failure in commissioning, planning, producing, evaluating, and engaging communities in the continually evolving field of art in the public realm. As such, this book offers a survey of currently unexplored and interconnected thinking, and provides a much-needed critical voice to the commissioning of public and participatory arts. The volume includes case studies from the UK, the US, China, Cuba, and Denmark, as well as discussions of digital public art collections. The Failures of Public Art and Participation will be of interest for students and scholars of visual arts, design and architecture interested in how art in the public realm fits within social and political contexts.
The Fair-Line and the Good Frontage: Surface And Effect
by Stephen WalkerThis book offers an extended consideration of the fairground showfront. It combines archival material, contemporary examples of fairs, and a sustained theoretical engagement with influential philosophies of surface, including recent work by Avrum Stroll and Andrew Benjamin, as well as the nineteenth century author Gottfried Semper. Semper’s work on the origin of architectural enclosure —formed from woven mats and carpets— anticipates the surface and material history of the showfront. Initial chapters introduce these philosophies, the evolution of showfronts, and the ways in which individual fairground rides and attractions are arranged to form an enclosing boundary for the whole fair. Later chapters focus on issues of spectacle and illusion, vast ‘interior’ spaces, atmosphere, crowds and surface effects. Informed by a wide range of work from other design and cultural studies, the book will be of interest to readers in these areas, as well as architecture and those curious about the fairground.
The Faith of Elvis
by Billy StanleyBehind the glamour and the crowds. Beyond the movies and the records.Apart from all who knew him, wanted to know him, or just wanted to be near him.Billy Stanley knew Elvis Presley as a brother—and as a man of deep faith. From the day Billy Stanley arrived at Graceland and received a bear hug from the King of Rock and Roll to the last conversation they ever had, one thing stayed the same: Elvis&’s passion for sharing God&’s love with as many people he could.In The Faith of Elvis,Billy illuminates Elvis&’s Christian journey—from the notes Elvis made in his beloved Bible to his struggles with sin as his fame increased to his remarkable generosity toward fans and movie stars alike.Through this first-hand account, you will findtouching family stories of the Elvis that pop culture doesn&’t know;a keen look into how Elvis intricately wove his faith into every part of his life;insights into the ups-and-downs the four brothers experienced while at home and on the road together; andexamples of Elvis&’s profound influence on others—from those closest to him to his cherished fans and, ultimately, the world at large.Here you will find your own faith strengthened and your heart turned more toward heaven—or as Elvis would say, toward the only true King.Includes a photo insert and discussion and reflection questions for group or individual use.
The Faithful Artist: A Vision for Evangelicalism and the Arts (Studies in Theology and the Arts #Coming In August)
by Cameron J. AndersonThe tension between Christianity and the arts is often real. But it also offers a false dichotomy. Many Christian artists think that they must choose between their faith and their artistic calling. Drawing upon his experiences as both a Christian and a practicing artist, Cameron J. Anderson explores the dynamics of faith and art in this latest volume in IVP Academic?s Studies in Theology and the Arts series. Tracing the relationship between evangelicalism and modern art in postwar America—two entities that often found themselves at odds with each other—Anderson raises several issues that confront artists. With skill, sensitivity and insight, he considers questions such as the role of our bodies and our senses in our experience of the arts, the relationship between text and image, the persistent dangers of idolatry, the possibility of pursuing God through an encounter with beauty and more. Throughout this study, Anderson's principal concern is how Christian artists can faithfully pursue their vocational calling in contemporary culture. Readers will find here not only an informed and thoughtful response, but also a vision that offers guidance and hope.
The Fake Food Cookbook: Props You Can't Eat for Theatre, Film, and TV
by Tamara Honesty Karestin HarrisonThe Fake Food Cookbook: Props You Can’t Eat for Theatre, Film, and TV contains step by step instructions on how to create the most realistic prop food for a theatrical production. From appetizers such as oysters on a half shell and chicken wings, entrees such as lobster and honey-glazed ham, to desserts, breakfasts, and even beverages, every meal is covered in this how-to guide. Full color images of each step and finished products illustrate each recipe, along with suggestions for keeping the budget for each project low. Safety Data Sheets and links to informative videos are hosted on a companion website.
The Falcon Always Wings Twice: A Meg Langslow Mystery (Meg Langslow Mysteries #27)
by Donna AndrewsA new side-splitting Meg Langslow mystery from award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Terns of Endearment. When Meg's grandmother Cordelia hosts a Renaissance Faire at her craft center, the whole family is put to work: Meg handles the blacksmithing, Michael and the boys will be performing, and no one misses the opportunity to dress up in full regalia. More exciting to Grandfather is the pair of rare falcons he discovers breeding at the fairgrounds. Concerned for their well-being amid all the activity, he appoints himself their protector. When one of the actors performing at the fair is found dead—an actor suspected of mistreating one of the falcons, among other sins—Grandfather is a prime suspect. Donna Andrews’s long-running Meg Langslow series continues to be beloved by its fans, who loyally read every new installment. The Falcon Always Wings Twice is a perfect new addition, full of laughter, adventure, and Andrews's wonderful cast of wacky characters.
The Fall and Rise of Social Housing: 100 Years on 20 Estates
by Becky TunstallDrawing on a unique archive spanning the lifetime of twenty council estate projects in the UK and using hundreds of resident voices, this book reveals the secrets of council housing’s failures and successes, and the reasons for them. Bringing to light the complex variety of the lived experiences of residents, it shows how estate pathways were predetermined by factors such as location, design and date, as well as by their local and national social, economic and political contexts. The book highlights what can be learned from some of the successes of less successful housing projects and provides lessons for building sustainable communities in the twenty-first century.
The Fall of a Great American City: New York and the Urban Crisis of Affluence
by Kevin BakerThe Fall of a Great American City is the story of what is happening today in New York City and in many other cities across America. It is about how the crisis of affluence is now driving out everything we love most about cities: small shops, decent restaurants, public space, street life, affordable apartments, responsive government, beauty, idiosyncrasy, each other. This is the story of how we came to lose so much—how the places we love most were turned over to land bankers, billionaires, the worst people in the world, and criminal landlords—and how we can - and must - begin to take them back. Co-published with Harper's Magazine, where an earlier version of this essay was originally published in 2018.As New York City approaches the third decade of the twenty-first century, it is in imminent danger of becoming something it has never been before: unremarkable. By unremarkable I don’t just mean periodic, slump-in-the-art-world, all-the-bands-suck, cinema-is-dead boring. I mean flatlining. No longer a significant cultural entity but a blank white screen of mere existence. I mean The-World’s-Largest-Gated-Community-with-a-few-cupcake-shops. For the first-time in our history, creative-youngpeople- will-no-longer want-to-come-here boring. Even, New-York-is-over boring. Or worse, New York is like everywhere else. Unremarkable. This is not some new phenomenon, but a cancer that’s been metastasizing on the city for decades now. Even worse, it’s not something that anyone wants, except the landlords, and not even all of them. What’s happening to New York now—what’s already happened to most of Manhattan, its core, and what is happening in every American city of means, Boston, Washington, San Francisco, Seattle, you name it—is something that almost nobody wants, but everybody gets. As such, the current urban crisis exemplifies our wider crisis: an America where we believe that we no longer have any ability to control the systems we live under.
The Falling Between Us
by Ash ParsonsAll-consuming fame and fortune prove too much for a teen popstar who suddenly goes missing--Eddie and the Cruisers for the Justin Bieber era."An uplifting story of love, grief, and forgiveness."--Kirkus ReviewsA Junior Library Guild Selection!Just eight months ago, fifteen-year-old Roxanne Stewart was stuck in her tiny, middle-of-nowhere hometown with no prospects of leaving. But after her boyfriend, Joshua Blackbird, posts a performance of an original song on YouTube, he becomes an overnight sensation, catapulting to the dizzying heights of celebrity, and Rox joins him on the whirlwind ride of a massive national tour.But it's not long before the never-blinking eye of fame begins weighing them both down--the constant hunger of managers, diehard fans who call themselves "Birdies," record execs, paparazzi, and even family, all leeching onto Joshua.Then one day, Joshua Blackbird disappears. Was it a suicide? An accident? Rox will stop at nothing to find out the truth. The Falling Between Us is a haunting love story and a piercing look at the costs of fame.Praise for The Falling Between Us"With a shrewd and sympathetic narrator and multiple elements of interest--music, celebrity, grief, mental health--this novel is a recommended first purchase." --School Library Journal
The Familiar Made Strange: American Icons and Artifacts after the Transnational Turn
by Mark Philip Bradley Brooke L. BlowerIn The Familiar Made Strange, twelve distinguished historians offer original and playful readings of American icons and artifacts that cut across rather than stop at the nation's borders to model new interpretive approaches to studying United States history. These leading practitioners of the "transnational turn" pause to consider such famous icons as John Singleton Copley's painting Watson and the Shark, Albert Eisenstaedt's photograph V-J Day, 1945, Times Square, and Alfred Kinsey's reports on sexual behavior, as well as more surprising but revealing artifacts like Josephine Baker's banana skirt and William Howard Taft's underpants. Together, they present a road map to the varying scales, angles and methods of transnational analysis that shed light on American politics, empire, gender, and the operation of power in everyday life. Contributors: Brooke L. Blower, Boston University; Mark Philip Bradley, University of Chicago; Nick Cullather, Indiana University; Brian DeLay, University of California-Berkeley; Matthew Pratt Guterl, Brown University; Jesse Hoffnung-Garskof, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; Fredrik Logevall, Cornell University; Mary A. Renda, Mount Holyoke College; Daniel T. Rodgers, Princeton University; Andrew J. Rotter, Colgate University; Brian Rouleau, Texas A&M University; Naoko Shibusawa, Brown University
The Family Guide to Outdoor Adventures: 30 Wilderness Activities to Enjoy Nature Together!
by Creek StewartExplore and experience nature with your kids with these 30 fun and educational family activities dedicated to spending more time outside.Less screen, more green! In the world of smartphones, tablets, and online learning, the need for children to engage with nature has never been more evident. Outdoor activities and projects inspire exploration, creativity, curiosity, learning, and a sense of wonder. Interacting with nature also fosters a healthy love and respect for the outdoors. The Family Guide to Outdoor Adventures features fun and engaging hands-on nature, camping, and bushcraft projects that get you and your children outside having more fun, strengthening your bond, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Written by expert survival instructor Creek Stewart, each project is designed to get parents and their kids outside and teach them about nature and the great outdoors. From casting animal tracks and dyeing t-shirts with walnuts to building a debris hut and catching minnows with a spider web your family with get your hands dirty, learn some cool nature facts, and complete some awesome projects with your family. Explore, create, laugh, love, and experience the great outdoors together with The Family Guide to Outdoor Adventures.
The Family of Man Revisited: Photography in a Global Age
by Gerd Hurm; Anke Reitz; Shamoon ZamirThe Family of Man is the most widely seen exhibition in the history of photography. The book of the exhibition, still in print, is also the most commercially successful photobook ever published. First shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1955, the exhibition travelled throughout the United States and to forty-six countries, and was seen by over nine million people. Edward Steichen conceived, curated and designed the exhibition. He explained its subject as `the everydayness of life' and `the essential oneness of mankind throughout the world'. The exhibition was a statement against war and the conflicts and divisions that threatened a common future for humanity after 1945. The popular international response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Many critics, however, have dismissed the exhibition as a form of sentimental humanism unable to address the challenges of history, politics and cultural difference.This book revises the critical debate about The Family of Man, challenging in particular the legacy of Roland Barthes's influential account of the exhibition. The expert contributors explore new contexts for understanding Steichen's work and they undertake radically new analyses of the formal dynamics of the exhibition. Also presented are documents about the exhibition never before available in English. Commentaries by critical theorist Max Horkheimer and novelist Wolfgang Koeppen, letters from photographer August Sander, and a poetic sequence on the images by Polish poet Witold Wirpsza enable and encourage new critical reflections. A detailed survey of audience responses in Munich from 1955 allows a rare glimpse of what visitors thought about the exhibition. Today, when armed conflict, environmental catastrophe and economic inequality continue to threaten our future, it seems timely to revisit The Family of Man.
The Fangirl Life: A Guide to All the Feels and Learning How to Deal
by Kathleen SmithAre You a Fangirl? * Do you survive boring classes or meetings by imagining your favorite TV couple making out? * Have you posted a lengthy diatribe on the Internet defending a fictional character? * Have you gotten carsick from reading fan fiction on your smartphone? * Has Netflix presented you with the "Are you still watching?" button at least once? If you answered yes, you are a fangirl. (But you already knew that!)Fangirling is more than a hobby; it's a way of life for an enormous community. As a fangirl, you are a passionate, intelligent, and creative creature. But sometimes focusing on the fictional can keep you from putting those qualities to use in your everyday life. Rather than using your pop culture obsessions to avoid your real-life problems, you can tackle issues like stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem by turning obsession into inspiration. If you enjoy flailing over badass fictional ladies or speculating endlessly over plot points, but would like to carve more space for the narrative of your own life, this is the book for you. Written by a proud fangirl who is also a licensed therapist, The Fangirl Life is a witty guide to putting your passions to use in your offline life, whether it's learning how writing fan fiction can be a launching point for greater career endeavors, or how to avoid the myths that fictional romance perpetuates.If you're ready to start translating those fictional obsessions into some bold personal moves, let The Fangirl Life help you become your own ultimate fangirl.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Fantastic Jungles Of Henri Rousseau
by Amanda Hall Michelle MarkelHenri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead, he taught himself to paint. He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases.<P> Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Michelle Markel's vivid text, complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall, artfully introduces young readers to the beloved painter and encourages all readers to persevere despite all odds.
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)
by Michelle MarkelHenri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead, he taught himself to paint. He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases. Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Michelle Markel's vivid text, complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall, artfully introduces young readers to the beloved painter and encourages all readers to persevere despite all odds.Watch the trailer:
The Fantastic Line Art of Arthur Rackham
by Arthur Rackham Jeff A. MengesArthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of British book illustration, which encompassed the years from 1890 until the end of World War I. The acclaim for the artist's wealth of color illustrations has overshadowed the merit of his first-rate ink work, a genre richly deserving of individual attention. This original volume, the first available collection of Rackham's line art, features images from throughout his career, including illustrations for Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and some rare periodical work. In addition, this compilation presents two seldom-seen magazine features on the artist: "Arthur Rackham: A Painter of Fantasies," a 1914 article from St. Nicholas Magazine; and "Arthur Rackham: The Wizard at Home," a 1905 article from The International Studio. The articles, not reprinted in over a century, contain pictures of Rackham's studio and residence as well as some direct commentary from the artist. Together with scores of strange and wonderful illustrations, they provide fresh insights into the work of the artist known as The Beloved Enchanter.
The Fantasy Art Bible (Artist's Bibles Ser.)
by Quarto Publishing GroupA guide to drawing and coloring fantasy and science fiction art, with techniques and tools to bring your ideas to life.With photographs, illustrations and diagrams, The Fantasy Art Bible makes the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. With a thorough description of the tools and techniques used in fantasy and science fiction drawing, painting, and digital design, this book is a must-have for anyone who desires to transfer the characters and settings in their imagination onto paper or canvas. Instructions show readers how to use pencils, graphite, charcoal, conte, colored pencils, inks, pens, markers, inks, watercolors, and paints, any style of artist can find guidance and detailed advice in this book. Drawing concepts and inspirational images like swords, sorcery, dragons and beasts will hold the interest of any artist. Tips on drawing anatomy and using body language and anthropomorphic qualities will help readers challenge their creativity to draw amazing fantasy and science fiction artwork.
The Fantasy Artroom
by Aaron Pocock"A wonderful addition to any beginning or intermediate artist's library, not only those interested in fantasy. It's thoughtful, detailed, and filled with explanations of vocabulary terms and drawing materials, both in describing what they are and how they're used." -- BECL Book ReviewsDo you love to create imaginative artwork? Would you like to add depth and richness to your creations? Could you use fresh inspiration? Here is the book that will help you brush up on your skills and add new tricks and techniques to your repertoire. Sketching, line art, watercolors, mixed media, composition, rendering methods - The Fantasy Artroom is your all-in-one traveling companion into the world of fantasy art.These step-by-step demonstrations offer easy-to-follow methods for drawing trees and landscapes; forming dwarves, witches, mermaids, centaurs, and other characters; and putting them all together into enchanting compositions. Introduce a new dimension to your drawing, line art, and watercolor images with this richly illustrated guide and its helpful exercises, tips, and suggestions."This book is magical!" -- The Sheepish Reader 'n' Writer
