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I'm Not a Film Star

By Ian Dixon

I'm Not a Film Star

By Ian Dixon

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The first collection dedicated to David Bowie's acting career shows that his film characterisations and performance styles shift and reform as decoratively as his musical personas. Though he was described as the most influential pop artist of the 20th century, whose work became synonymous with mask, mystery, sexual excess and ch-ch-ch-changing genres, Bowie also applied his genius to the craft of acting.
Bowie's considerable filmography is systematically examined in 12 scholarly essays that include tributes to Bowie's performance craft in other media forms. Classic films such as The Prestigeand Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, cult hits Labyrinth and The Man Who Fell To Earth,as well as lesser-known roles in The Image, Christiane F. and Broadway hit The Elephant Manare viewed, not simply through the lens of Bowie's mega-stardom, but as the work of a serious actor with inimitable talent. This compelling analysis celebrates the risk-taking intelligence and bravura of David Bowie: actor, mime, mimic and icon.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2024-02-22
Publication Date:
2024-02-22
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1501370480
ISBN13:
9781501370489
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
488 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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