Christopher Brown Bücher

100 of the artist's masterpieces are presented in new photographs in this catalogue to accompany the exhibition. Essays describe Van Dyck's early years in Antwerp, his later life in Genoa and his final years in London where he was the court painter for Charles I from 1632 to his death in 1641.

The swimming pool frequently appears in film not merely as a setting but as a dynamic site where social, political, cultural and aesthetic forces converge. What is it about this space that has so fascinated filmmakers and what kinds of cinematic investigations does it encourage? This collection features essays by an eclectic, international range of film researchers. Amongst the works analysed are classics such as The Cameraman (1928), The Philadelphia Story (1940) and La Piscine (1969); cult hits such as The Swimmer (1968) and Deep End (1970); and more recent representations of the pool in Water Lilies (2007), Sea Point Days (2009) and Ausente (2011). The pool is considered as a realm where artifice meets nature, where public meets private, where sexualities morph and blend; and as a space that reconfigures the relationship between architecture and narrative, in which themes of pollution, spectacle and reflexivity find unique expression. Approaching the swimming pool from a wide range of methodological perspectives, the essays in this collection stake a claim for the enduring significance of this exciting cinematic space.

Awarded the Philip K. Dick Award, this book explores themes of reality and identity through a gripping narrative. Set in a thought-provoking universe, it challenges perceptions of existence and the nature of consciousness. The characters navigate a complex world filled with moral dilemmas and existential questions, engaging readers in a deep philosophical inquiry. The narrative is rich with imaginative concepts, making it a compelling read for fans of speculative fiction.