{"title":"Keith Phipps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeith Phipps\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts insightful explorations into arts and culture, inviting readers to engage deeply with the creative world. His works blend keen observation with thoughtful analysis, illuminating the intersections between art, society, and the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom evocative narratives to compelling critiques, Phipps' writing offers a nuanced perspective on cultural phenomena, making his books essential for anyone interested in the vibrant landscape of contemporary arts and its broader significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"age-of-cage-by-keith-phipps-9781250848826","title":"Age of Cage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolas Cage is many things, but love him, or laugh at him, there's no denying two things: you've seen one of his many films, and you certainly know his name. But who is he, really, and why has his career endured for over forty years, with more than a hundred films, and birthed a million memes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAge of Cage\u003c\/em\u003e is a smart, beguiling book about the films of Nicolas Cage and the actor himself, as well as a sharp-eyed examination of the changes that have taken place in Hollywood over the course of his career. Critic and journalist Keith Phipps draws a portrait of the enigmatic icon by looking at—what else?—Cage's expansive filmography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Phipps delights in charting Cage's films, \u003cem\u003eAge of Cage\u003c\/em\u003e also chronicles the transformation of film, as Cage's journey takes him through the world of 1980s comedies (\u003cem\u003eValley Girl, Peggy Sue Got Married, Moonstruck\u003c\/em\u003e), to the indie films and blockbuster juggernauts of the 1990s (\u003cem\u003eWild at Heart, Leaving Las Vegas, Face\/Off, Con Air\u003c\/em\u003e), through the video-on-demand world of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSweeping in scope and intimate in its profile of a fiercely passionate artist, \u003cem\u003eAge of Cage\u003c\/em\u003e is, like the man himself, surprising, insightful, funny, and one of a kind. So, snap out of it, and enjoy this appreciation of Nicolas Cage, national treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240570171628,"sku":"9781250848826","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250848826-age-of-cage-1.jpg?v=1787919757"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/keith-phipps.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}