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  • The Bourbon King

    The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius

    by Bob Batchelor ...
    The rise and fall of the man who cracked Prohibition to become one of the world's richest criminal masterminds—and helped inspire The Great Gatsby.Love, murder, political intrigue, mountains of cash, and rivers of bourbon…The tale of George Remus is a grand spectacle and a lens into the dark heart of Prohibition. Yes, Congress gave teeth to Prohibition in October, 1919, but the law didn't stop ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Mad Men

    A Cultural History

    by M. Keith Booker, Bob Batchelor ...
    Series series The Cultural History of Television
    "A comprehensive examination of the ways in which [the series] uses American cultural memory . . . to shape . . . characters' developments and the narrative arc." — Journal of American CultureFrom the opening credits that feature a silhouette falling among skyscrapers, Mad Men transcended its role as a series about the Madison Avenue advertising industry to become a modern classic. For seven ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Stan Lee

    The Man behind Marvel

    by Bob Batchelor ...
    The Amazing Spider-Man. The Incredible Hulk. The Invincible Iron Man. Black Panther. These are just a few of the iconic superheroes to emerge from the mind of Stan Lee.From the mean streets of Depression-era New York City to recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Lee’s life has been almost as remarkable as the thrilling adventures he spun for decades. From millions of comic books fans of the ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Stan Lee

    A Life, Centennial Edition

    by Bob Batchelor ...
    The definitive biography of Marvel legend Stan Lee, celebrating the 100****th anniversary of his birth.Stan Lee's extraordinary life was as epic as the superheroes he co-created, from the Amazing Spider-Man to the Mighty Avengers. His ideas and voice are at the heart of global culture, loved by millions of superhero fans around the world.In Stan Lee: A Life, award-winning cultural historian Bob ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

  • Stan Lee

    The Man behind Marvel, Young Adult Edition

    by Bob Batchelor ...
    The definitive biography of Marvel legend Stan Lee, now adapted for young readers**.**Stan Lee's extraordinary life was as epic as the superheroes he co-created, from the Amazing Spider-Man to the Mighty Avengers. His ideas and voice are at the heart of global culture, loved by millions of superhero fans around the world.In this young adult edition of Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel, award-winning ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Heroines of Film and Television

    Portrayals in Popular Culture

    by Jeffrey A. Brown, Ryan Castillo, Katie Gibson, Carolyn Cocca, Maura Grady, Cassandra Bausman, Lien Fan Shen, Catherine Bailey Kyle, Jennifer K. Stuller, Carol A. Savery, Rekha Sharma, A. Bowdoin Van Riper, Katie Snyder, Pedro Ponce, Suzy D’Enbeau, Cynthia J. Miller, Robin R. Means Coleman ...
    As portrayals of heroic women gain ground in film, television, and other media, their depictions are breaking free of females as versions of male heroes or simple stereotypes of acutely weak or overly strong women. Although heroines continue to represent the traditional roles of mothers, goddesses, warriors, whores, witches, and priestesses, these women are no longer just damsels in distress or ... Read more

    $36.49 USD

  • Rookwood

    The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Icon--An Illustrated History

    by Bob Batchelor ...
    Published to coincide with Rookwood’s 140th anniversary, this beautiful, collectible, fully illustrated volume tells the rich story of this female-founded, female-owned great American art pottery company.*2021 Independent Press Award Winner in the Category of Fine Arts*Author and historian Bob Batchelor tells the compelling story of this artisanal ceramics company, still operating in the heart of ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Bob Dylan

    A Biography

    by Bob Batchelor ...
    Series series Greenwood Biographies
    Bob Dylan transcends music. He has established himself as one of the most important figures in entertainment history. This biography examines the life and work of the iconic artist, including his groundbreaking achievements of the last two decades.In this thematically organized biography, cultural historian and prolific biographer Bob Batchelor examines one of the most important yet elusive ... Read more

    $37.99 USD

  • Communication Perspectives on Popular Culture

    by Art Herbig, Art Herbig, Rob Anderson, Bob Batchelor, Will Howell, Johnny Jones, Ryessia Jones, Jessalynn Strauss, Natalie Tindall, Tony E. Adams, Krista J. Catalfamo0, Kenneth N. Cissna1, Katherine J. Denker2, Robert Andrew Dunn3, Eric M. Eisenberg4, Michelle Kelsey Kearl5, Cheryl Ann Lambert6, Kristen L. McCauliff7, Deanna D. Sellnow8, Siobhan E. Smith9, Danielle M. Stern0, Adam W. Tyma1, Andrew F. Herrmann2, Lawrence Grossberg3, Jimmie Manning4, Trevor Parry-Giles5 ...
    Series series Communication Perspectives in Popular Culture
    Popular culture helps construct, define, and impact our everyday realities and must be taken seriously because popular culture is, simply, popular. Communication Perspectives on Popular Culture brings together communication experts with diverse backgrounds, from interpersonal communication, business and organizational communication, mass communication, media studies, narrative, rhetoric, gender ... Read more

    $47.99 USD

  • Gatsby

    The Cultural History of the Great American Novel

    by Bob Batchelor ...
    Series series Contemporary American Literature
    In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald produced his third novel, a slim work for which he had high expectations. Despite such hopes, the novel received mixed reviews and lackluster sales. Over the decades, however, the reputation of The Great Gatsby has grown and millions of copies have been sold. One of the bestselling novels of all time, it is also considered one of the most significant achievements in ... Read more

    $29.19 USD

  • John Updike

    A Critical Biography

    by Bob Batchelor ...
    One of the world's greatest writers, John Updike chronicled America for more than five decades. This book examines the essence of Updike's writing, propelling our understanding of his award-winning fiction, prose, and poetry.Widely considered "America's Man of Letters," John Updike is a prolific novelist and critic with an unprecedented range of work across more than 50 years. No author has ever ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • American History through American Sports

    From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports [3 volumes]

    Edited by Bob Batchelor, Danielle Sarver Coombs ...
    Filled with insightful analysis and compelling arguments, this book considers the influence of sports on popular culture and spotlights the fascinating ways in which sports culture and American culture intersect.This collection blends historical and popular culture perspectives in its analysis of the development of sports and sports figures throughout American history. American History through ... Read more

    $131.99 USD