{"title":"Richard Lowenstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Richard Lowenstein, a distinguished figure in the realm of Arts \u0026amp; Culture. Known for his influential impact in film and music, Lowenstein is an acclaimed Australian filmmaker, screenwriter, and director. With a career spanning several decades, he has contributed significantly to the cultural tapestry through his innovative storytelling and visual mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA highlight of this collection is \u003cem\u003eDogs in Space: A Film Archive\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration of the punk rock scene in late-1970s Melbourne. This work offers a rich, vibrant retrospective into a defining era of cultural history, embodying Lowenstein’s flair for blending historical context with compelling narratives. His books are a gateway to understanding not just the arts, but the social and cultural undercurrents that shape them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a dedicated film aficionado or newly discovering the realms of punk culture, Richard Lowenstein’s works provide a unique perspective that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Dive into this collection to experience the artistry and insight of one of Australia’s most revered creative minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dogs-in-space-a-film-archive-by-richard-lowenstein-9781925556445","title":"Dogs in Space: A Film Archive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn May 1984, young Australian film director Richard Lowenstein took his first feature film, \u003cem\u003eStrikebound\u003c\/em\u003e, to the Cannes Film Festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere, after a night partying in Nice with INXS lead singer and rising rock star Michael Hutchence, an idea that had been percolating through years of life in a Melbourne share house, watching Countdown, punk rock gigs and friends lose it to drugs finally erupted into existence. The result was the cult film, \u003cem\u003eDogs in Space\u003c\/em\u003e, with Hutchence in the lead role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDogs in Space: The Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e presents for the first time the candid (and entertaining) 'shoot diary', kept by Lowenstein over the course of conceiving, funding and making the film between 1984 and 1987. The highly illustrated volume showcases never-before-seen contact sheets, wardrobe Polaroids and a stunning collection of images from on set and behind the scenes featuring Hutchence, Saskia Post and other cast members (including Deanna Bond and a young Noah Taylor) and crew, storyboards, fragments of the shooting script and continuity logs. In addition, the book features a selection of ephemera, memorabilia—including fan mail sent to Lowenstein by Dawn Cave (Nick's Mum)—and extracts from previously inaccessible reviews and articles about the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith energetic humour and a distinct understanding of music, fashion and Melbourne in the early 1980s, this book provides rare insights into the processes involved in actually making a film. It concludes with a brief reflection from Lowenstein, fresh from completing \u003cem\u003eMystify\u003c\/em\u003e, his searing documentary on the life of Hutchence, on what has changed in filmmaking and what hasn't over the past thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076532846828,"sku":"9781925556445","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15889783482873.jpg?v=1765203017"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/richard-lowenstein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}