Popular culture books

This book explores the ways in which the current metatextual turn, in both the usual genres in which it appears...  Read More >>

This book examines the life and career of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest athletes in the history of sports,...  Read More >>

From Pulitzer Prize finalist and longtime columnist Tommy Tomlinson, Dogland is an immersive narrative account of...  Read More >>

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A book that will rivet, amuse, and occasionally infuriate blues aficionados. It is a raucous and intimate portrait...  Read More >>

Challenging the common assumption that the early 1960s were a drab time for American film, this book makes the bold...  Read More >>

Moves superhero research beyond expected examples. In this innovative collection, contributors unmask international...  Read More >>

Composed of fifteen essays from renowned comics scholars and is organized thematically into four sections, including...  Read More >>

This book presents an 80-year history of how the comics industry has drawn inspiration from biblical imagery, stories,...  Read More >>

A memoir of grit and perseverance as a pre-gentrified Brooklyn native overcomes meager beginnings to find comfort...  Read More >>

This book presents an 80-year history of how the comics industry has drawn inspiration from biblical imagery, stories,...  Read More >>

Composed of fifteen essays from renowned comics scholars and is organized thematically into four sections, including...  Read More >>

A book that will rivet, amuse, and occasionally infuriate blues aficionados. It is a raucous and intimate portrait...  Read More >>

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Moves superhero research beyond expected examples. In this innovative collection, contributors unmask international...  Read More >>

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An examination of how the late actor, famed for his role as Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills 90210, shaped a generation's...  Read More >>

The past decade has seen a rise in documentaries, memoirs and podcasts that revisit the legacies of women wronged...  Read More >>

Part 1 of the COMPLETE history of Mad Magazine, by those who worked there.  Read More >>

Geographies of Us is the first edited collection in the field of ecosomatics.  Read More >>

Packed full of fabulous facts and quotes - from civil rights leaders and counterculture icons to writers, artists...  Read More >>

Packed full of fabulous facts and fascinating quotes, this little book explores the key events, icons and ideas...  Read More >>

Packed full of fabulous facts alongside fascinating quotes from the era's movers and shakers, this little book explores...  Read More >>

A defining manual on using creativity as a tool for empowerment and allowing your personal identity to live in and...  Read More >>

In the vibrant tapestry of human expression, fashion serves as a dynamic medium through which individuals communicate...  Read More >>