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Hiding in the Light: On Images and Things

Name: Hiding in the Light: On Images and Things
Author: Dick Hebdige
ISBN: 9780415007375

by Dick Hebdige

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Overview

Dick Hebdige looks at the creation and consumption of objects and images as diverse as fashion and documentary photographs, 1950's streamlined cars, Italian motor scooters, 1980's 'style manuals', Biff cartoons, the Band Aid campaign, Pop Art and promotional music videos. He assesses their broad cultural significance and charts their impact on contemporary popular tastes.

Synopsis

In Hiding in the Light, Dick Hebdige-author of Subculture-takes the reader on a journey through the territory of images and things. He examines the creation and consumption of objects and images as diverse as 50s streamlined cars, the Band Aid campaign, Swatch watches, and music videos, and assesses their cultural significance and impact on popular tastes.