From Library Journal
Beginning with a description of a poster for a punk band and ending with a critique of the movie JFK (the exemplary "Hollywood narrative discourse"), this work marshals an impressive array of cultural information in attempting to provide an overall history of the genre. Simon (Montclair State Univ.) closely examines images and films, relating them to the continuing struggle over the authoring and interpretation of the story of Kennedy's death. Sections are devoted to the journalistic evidence, including the Zapruder film; the works of avant-garde artists Andy Warhol, Bruce Connor, the Ant Farm, and what Simon calls the "Pop Camp"; and, finally, a group of Hollywood films. The author handles the films with flair, providing a chapter on the underappreciated Connor's Report, which we learn in the epilog actually inspired the entire effort. Simon's stated aim of providing a context?a history?is not clearly fulfilled, but this critical examination will no doubt interest all who continue to be fascinated by this controversy.?Jane E. Sloan, Rutgers Univ. Libs., New Brunswick, N.J.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Beginning with a description of a poster for a punk band and ending with a critique of the movie JFK, this work marshals an impressive array of cultural information in attempting to provide an overall history of the genre. Simon closely examines images and films, relating them to the continuing struggle over the authoring and interpretation of the story of Kennedy's death.-Library Journal
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