{"product_id":"9781785271106","title":"'Grease Is the Word'","description":"Author: Oliver Gruner\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781785271106\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Anthem Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 22 Nov 2019\u003cbr\u003ePages: 250 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBringing together a group of international scholars from diverse academic backgrounds, \u003ci\u003e'Grease Is the Word'\u003c\/i\u003e analyses the cultural phenomenon \u003ci\u003eGrease.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the stage show's first appearance in 1971, the Hollywood film of 1978, to twenty-first century responses to the \u003ci\u003eGrease Megamix\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e'Grease Is the Word'\u003c\/i\u003e reflects on the musical's impact and enduring legacy. With essays covering everything from the film's production history, political representations, industrial impact, stars and reception, the book shines a spotlight on one of Broadway's and Hollywood's biggest commercial successes. By adopting a range of perspectives and drawing on various visual, textual and archival sources, the contributors maintain a vibrant dialogue throughout, offering a timely reappraisal of a musical that continues to resonate with fans and commentators the world over. Written in an engaging, accessible manner,\u003ci\u003e 'Grease Is the Word' \u003c\/i\u003ewill appeal to students, academics and anyone interested in American popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924881522846,"sku":"ING-9781785271106","price":124.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781785271106.jpg?v=1782954755","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781785271106","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}