Korean writers and filmmakers crossed literary and visual cultures in multilayered ways under Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945). Taking advantage of new modes and media that emerged in the early twentieth century; these artists sought subtle strategies for representing the realities of colonialism and global modernity. Theodore Hughes begins by unpacking the relations among literature; film; and art in Korearsquo;s colonial period; paying particular attention to the emerging proletarian movement; literary modernism; nativism; and wartime mobilization. He then demonstrates how these developments informed the efforts of post-1945 writers and filmmakers as they confronted the aftershocks of colonialism and the formation of separate regimes in North and South Korea.Hughes puts neglected Korean literary texts; art; and film into conversation with studies on Japanese imperialism and Korearsquo;s colonial history. At the same time; he locates post-1945 South Korean cultural production within the transnational circulation of texts; ideas; and images that took place in the first three decades of the Cold War. The incorporation of the Korean Peninsula into the global Cold War order; Hughes argues; must be understood through the politics of the visual. In Literature and Film in Cold War South Korea; he identifies ways of seeing that are central to the organization of a postcolonial culture of division; authoritarianism; and modernization.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Amateurish and lackingBy C BakerIm working on a research project on Burton and have read virtually every book out there. This book is the weakest Ive come across so far; it is extremely redundant and poorly written. Page misspelled Edgar Allan Poes name SEVERAL times within the first few pages of the book. Furthermore. some of the information regarding Burtons bio and filmography is inaccurate. and Page makes several untenable assessments that he tries to pass off as fact. I gave this book two stars because Page admits that this project was undertaken as a fan. so Ive adjusted my expectations of the book accordingly. It relies rather heavily on the book Burton on Burton and draws from many other sources so much so that it offers no new or original contributions to the discussion of Burtons work. Save your money and buy Burton on Burton or Tim Burton (Virgin Film) by Smith and MatthewsEDIT: I wish I would have read Book-o-philes review before buying this book! As you can see. we have very similar reactions.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Finally; a GOOD book on Tim Burton!!!By Gwen ProctorFirst off; I loved being able to get a glimpse at Tims childhood. I can certainly identify with being an outsider even within ones own family!!!I got to see a review/behind-the-scenes look of every film that Burton had produced and/or directed at the time that this book was published.Put simply. this is a true diamond-in-the-rough!(My favorite films of the ones mentioned in this book: "Edward Scissorhands". "James and the Giant Peach". "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". and "Corpse Bride")2 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Tim Burton is a Genius. butBy S. WilliamsI really wish this book had ummm....color. Not that the black and white doesnt truly reflect the mood or atmosphere Burton tries to evoke. It is quite apprpriate. but I wanted to see...I dont know...more.The book did arrive in a timely manner and I leave kudos to the seller...but still.
