John Markert: 3 books
Hooked in Film
Substance Abuse on the Big Screen
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2013
Though drug use was widespread in the nineteenth century, the negative influence of narcotics was mostly unknown. Cinema of the early twentieth century was instrumental in making viewers aware of the harmful effects of drugs. Throughout the decades, images of drugs such as marijuana, LSD, and heroin...
Post-9/11 Cinema
Through a Lens Darkly
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2011
In contemporary society, cinema has become a primary way in which people gain knowledge about events taking place in the world. Films often go beyond news reports by showing in-depth, behind-the-scenes footage, whether in a documentary or recreated in fictional features. More than fleeting scenes...
Publishing Romance
The History of an Industry, 1940s to the Present
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
Romance novels have attracted considerable attention since their mass market debut in 1939, yet seldom has the industry itself been analyzed. Founded in 1949, Harlequin quickly gained market domination with their contemporary romances. Other publishers countered with historical romances, leading to...