The Richard Dyer Reader

Richard Dyer is a key figure in the critical study of cinema and popular culture, and his writings are collected in The Richard Dyer Reader. The anthology covers six thematic sections, including stardom, entertainment, gay politics, whiteness, and popular entertainment, and includes interviews and a new interview with editors. The book provides an introduction to Dyer's work for new readers and a fresh perspective for those familiar with his writings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 560 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Richard Dyer is a towering figure in the critical examination of cinema and popular culture, leaving an indelible mark on the field. Over a remarkable career spanning five decades, he has made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of stardom and celebrity, gay and queer politics, cultural history, film music, race and whiteness, and the joys of popular entertainment. The Richard Dyer Reader, a groundbreaking compilation, brings together for the first time a selection of essential writings by this influential and indispensable figure, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. This anthology serves as a comprehensive guide, traversing Dyer's prolific and diverse output through six thematic sections: stardom and the image; entertainment and ideology; gay politics and representation; whiteness; the pleasures of popular entertainment; and textual analysis. A seventh section comprises a series of interviews conducted throughout his career, alongside a new interview with editors Glyn Davis and Jaap Kooijman. The book serves as an invaluable introduction for those new to Dyer's writings, while also offering a fresh perspective for readers with a deeper knowledge of his work. The collection includes archival and contemporary pieces of writing, newly commissioned essays, a substantial introduction to Dyer's life and work, and framing introductions to each section.

Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839023170