Python beyond Python : Critical Engagements with Culture

Paul N. Reinsch

ISBN 10: 3319513842 / ISBN 13: 9783319513843

Published by Springer International Publishing, 2017

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This collection of original, interdisciplinary essays addresses the work of Monty Python members beyond the comedy show, films, and live performances. These men are prolific creators in a variety of artistic realms beyond the confines of the comedy troupe. Their work as individuals, before and after coming together as Monty Python, demonstrates a restless curiosity about culture that embraces absurdity but seldom becomes cynical. Python members collectively and individually create unique approaches to theatre, film, video games, comic books, business training videos and more. Python Beyond Python increases our understanding of this often neglected work and the meanings of Monty Python.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Python beyond Python : Critical Engagements with Culture
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319513842
• ISBN 13: 9783319513843
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 153H x 19D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 153 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 448 grams

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Synopsis

This collection of original, interdisciplinary essays addresses the work of Monty Python members beyond the comedy show, films, and live performances. These men are prolific creators in a variety of artistic realms beyond the confines of the comedy troupe. Their work as individuals, before and after coming together as Monty Python, demonstrates a restless curiosity about culture that embraces absurdity but seldom becomes cynical. Python members collectively and individually create unique approaches to theatre, film, video games, comic books, business training videos and more. Python Beyond Python increases our understanding of this often neglected work and the meanings of Monty Python.

About the Author

Paul N. Reinsch is Assistant Professor of Practice―Cinema at Texas Tech University, USA. He is the author of A Critical Bibliography of Shirley Jackson (2001). 

B. Lynn Whitfield is Associate Archivist at Texas Tech University, USA. She serves on the Executive Board of the Society of Southwest Archivists and is Associate Director of the West Texas Historical Association.

Robert G. Weiner is Popular Culture and Humanities Librarian at Texas Tech University, USA. He has published numerous books and articles related to popular culture.