{"title":"Suzanne Ferriss","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Ferriss writes with a keen eye on contemporary cultural currents, delving into the intersections of cinema, gender, and identity. Her work often explores the nuanced landscapes of film and popular culture, offering readers thoughtful analysis and fresh perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Ferriss's writing invites reflection on how media shapes social narratives and personal expression. Expect engaging texts that blend scholarly insight with accessible commentary, enriching your understanding of modern cultural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"greta-gerwig-by-suzanne-ferriss-9781399553490","title":"Greta Gerwig","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the first book to consider Gerwig as a writer-director.\u003c\/strong\u003e It argues that her three feature films to date, \u003ci\u003eLady Bird\u003c\/i\u003e (2017), \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e (2019) and \u003ci\u003eBarbie\u003c\/i\u003e (2023), engage with debates about feminism and femininity through cinematic aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer films are linked by heightened attention to material culture through costume, production and set design. They meticulously recreate imagined worlds that resonate with viewers in the present for what they have to say about identity and relationships in contemporary culture, particularly how our lives, especially those of women, are fashioned through clothing, decor and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey feature women who rebel by fashioning independent lives as fabricators—those who shape their worlds rather than being shaped by them. Considered together, Gerwig's three features form a developing oeuvre tracing the contours of feminist refashioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934052565228,"sku":"9781399553490","price":357.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399553490-greta-gerwig.jpg?v=1783892941"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/suzanne-ferriss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}