The acclaimed critic with "the eyes and ears to bring the phenomena of culture to life as few other critics can" surveys the landscape of American television
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The acclaimed critic with "the eyes and ears to bring the phenomena of culture to life as few other critics can" surveys the landscape of American television
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Seller's Description:
Good. Size: 8x5x1; No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. ex-library with usual markings; edge wear; Television has taken firm hold of American life ever since the first flickering images replaced the disembodied voices innocently crackling from the radio. Ever present and evolving, television thrives at the crossroads of commerce, art, and entertainment. In Not Remotely Controlled cultural critic Lee Siegel collects his reportage and musings on this most hybrid medium. Whether chronicling the history of the cop" drama, revealing the inherent irony in Donald Trump's character on The Apprentice, " or shedding light on those unheralded gems that Neilsen ratings swept away prematurely, Siegel gives each episode, series, or documentary the attention and respect usually reserved for high-art and dusty literature. Going far beyond mere pans and praise, Siegel has given long-overdue attention to America's most pervasive art form: television.
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Fine. Trade softcover in yellow, black and white wraps, 8vo. ix + 353pp. NF to Fine. Very mild wear to tips of corners of wraps and mildest of roll to spine with no effect on binding. Else as new: bright, tight, sharp and unmared. Neither ex-lib nor remainder.
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Fair. Acceptable-This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
