The New Peplum by Nicholas Diak
Are you not entertained? These are the prophetic words of Gladiator's Maximus Decimus Meridius, signifying that a new era of sword and sandal films and television shows that began in the 1990s, had officially arrived. This collection of essays examines the neo-peplum phenomenon, taking a critical look at a variety of topics.
“Remarkable..each chapter is a scholastic adventure featuring fresh and provocative topics...detailed historical context and insightful close-readings of the films and television episodes...a welcomed addition”—Journal of American Culture; “[The genre] has seen a major revitalization on screens both large and small...brings much-needed scholarly attention to the titular genre”—Journal of Popular Film and Television; “The peplum genre fulfilled my classic mythological niche...it’s relevant to look back on these movies now”—Steven L. Sears, writer and co-executive producer, Xena: Warrior Princess
Nicholas Diak is a pop culture scholar specializing in Italian spy films, post-industrial and synthwave music, and the works of H.P. Lovecraft. He has contributed essays, editorials and reviews to a variety of books, journals, and pop culture websites. He lives in Glendale, Arizona.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781476667621 |
| ISBN 10 | 1476667624 |
| Title | The New Peplum |
| Author | Nicholas Diak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Year published | 2017-12-28 |
| Number of pages | 242 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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