NEWS FROM INTELLECT

2010-01-18T14:01:00.002Z

You may have noticed that we seldom post to this blog anymore...That is because we have a new blog. To keep up-to -date with all things Intellect related please go to: http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/weblog/view-Weblog,name=News/Best wishesIntellect

Roof top films

2009-08-12T15:57:00.003+01:00

Intellect recently attended a Rooftop Films event in New York. The organisation was profiled in the latest issue of The Big Picture...The article can be downloaded from: http://www.thebigpicturemagazine.com/

Read Gorezone's review of Stephen King on the Big Screen

2009-08-12T15:40:00.003+01:00

Gorezone is the world's No.1 monthly horror entertainment magazine and in their latest issue regular contributor Andrew McQuade reviewed Mark Browning's seminal investigation into Stephen King, genre and adaptation: Stephen King on the Big ScreenRead the review: Stephen King was among the first generation of horror writers to be overtly influenced by cinematic horror as well as literary, so it’s

Intellect are using Scribd

2009-08-12T15:01:00.002+01:00

We are now uploading selected content to Scribd, the “social publishing site” which allows content to be read and downloaded for free. Take a look at our account: www.scribd.com/Intellect

Intellect launch their new website

2009-07-15T16:50:00.002+01:00

Intellect is proud to announce the launch of their interactive new website. Through a range of Web 2.0 facilities, users can contribute, share ideas, and obtain useful resources on publishing and academia.Authors, editors, contributors and general users are able to update their profiles, and post links, comments and ideas.The new interactive conference calendar is also a fantastic resource for

Film Matters Launches Call For Submissions

2009-07-15T16:42:00.001+01:00

Film Matters, a new magazine published by Intellect in partnership with the Department of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, seeks papers written by undergraduate film scholars for its inaugural issue. This call is open to any undergraduate student, currently enrolled at an institution of higher learning worldwide and working towards a bachelor’s degree in any field. Any

The Trustus Plays – An article by James Hartley in the Columbia Free Times

2009-07-15T16:35:00.002+01:00

Read James Hartley's interesting article about The Trustus Plays, Jon Tuttle's exciting new playtext: Perhaps unknown to many locals, Columbia’s Trustus Theatre hosts an internationally recognized annual Playwright’s Festival. Coming from all over the country, winners of this event have gone on to write major motion pictures, receive Tony Awards and even the Pulitzer Prize. The festival has also

Monica Prendergast and Juliana Saxton will be presenting a paper at IDIERI

2009-07-15T16:22:00.002+01:00

Monica Prendergast and Juliana Saxton, editors of the forthcoming book Applied Theatre: International Case Studies and Challenges for Practice will be presenting a paper based on the book at IDIERI, the International Drama in Education Research Institute conference, in Sydney Australia next week.For more information about the book, go to:http://www.intellectbooks.co.ukTo find out more about the

Issue 3 of The Big Picture Magazine is now available to download for free!

2009-07-15T16:06:00.003+01:00

Download your free copy of the latest issue of The Big Picture magazine... As well as all the regular sections, this issue is packed full of more special features than a Lord of the Rings box set, including an article on the Cabinet of Dr Caligari and a 'spotlight' on future visions of the world as presented by the movies.DOWNLOAD NOW

Intellect in Japan!

2009-06-04T17:14:00.015+01:00

Despite the cancellation of the annual SCMS (Society for Cinema and Media Studies) conference, Intellect still travelled the hefty 26 hour door-to-door journey to the bright lights of Tokyo. Armed with the latest up-to-date info on publications including the forthcoming Directory of World Cinema: Japan, and the Journal of Japanese and Korean Cinema, we met with a host of organisations to showcase

7th ISCHIA GLOBAL FILM & MUSIC FEST: from July 12th to 19th 2009

2009-06-04T13:08:00.003+01:00

Music-icon Sting and Italian-director Francesca Archibugi will join Angela Bassett, Heather Graham, Joel Schumacher, Paul Haggis, Citto Maselli, and Matt Dillon among others at the 7th Ischia Global Film & Music Fest® which will take place from July 12th to 19th on the magnificent Green Island.For the third year, the chairman of the event will be film director and producer Paul Haggis supported

Cargo Review Allegorical Images: Tableau, Time and Gesture in the Cinema of Werner Schroeter

2009-05-27T11:15:00.006+01:00

For all you German speaking Werner Schroeter fans out there, follow the link below and have a look at a recent review published in Cargo magazine discussing Allegorical Images: Tableau, Time and Gesture in the Cinema of Werner Schroeter (Intellect 2006) by Michelle Langford.Link to the review: http://www.cargo-film.de/artikel/griff-den-motor/For more information about Allergorical Images check

Issue number 2 of The Big Picture Magazine has arrived!

2009-05-21T16:06:00.008+01:00

To get your hands on a FREE copy, follow the link below to locate your nearest vendor:http://thebigpicturemagazine.com/images/stories/outlets.pdfAbout The Big PictureThe Big Picture is the new visually-focussed free film magazine that goes beyond the borders of the screen to reveal cinema's unique power to entertain, inspire and connect to each and every one of us.In this issue you will find

Launch of New Book on Artists’ Cinema at the Venice Biennale 2009, Saturday June 6, 6.30pm

2009-05-19T17:02:00.004+01:00

The Place of Artists’ Cinema: Space, Site and Screen, by Maeve Connolly, will be launched at the Irish Pavilion at Venice on Saturday June 6 at 6.30pm.The book will be launched by Dr. Paul O’Neill, curator, artist, writer and Research fellow with Situations at the University of the West of England, where he is leading the international research project ‘Locating the Producers’. The event is

Intellect are 'Tweeting'

2009-05-18T11:37:00.003+01:00

You can now follow us on Twitter. The link is: http://twitter.com/IntellectBooksYou can also find us, along with links to many of our authors and contributors on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Intellect/81012892121?ref=ts

THERE'S MORE TO FILM THAN MEETS THE EYE

2009-05-15T13:14:00.005+01:00

The Big Picture is the new visually-focussed free film magazine that goes beyond the borders of the screen to reveal cinema's unique power to entertain, inspire and connect to each and every one of us.After much fiddling, tweaking and noodling we are pleased to announce the full launch of The Big Picture website (release the balloons and let the fanfare commence!).Go have a look and please give

SCMS Cancellation

2009-05-15T13:10:00.002+01:00

Intellect had been due to attend and exhibit at SCMS (Society for Cinema and Media Studies Conference) in Tokyo next week. Unfortunately, the conference has now been cancelled (further information can be found here: http://www.cmstudies.org). Our Book Publishing Manager, Sam King, will still however be travelling to Tokyo next week (arriving on Wednesday 20th May–Saturday 23rd May) on other

Intellect author, Alfredo Cramerotti, presents new project – Faulty Lines – at the Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool

2009-05-14T11:58:00.001+01:00

Alfredo Cramerotti will present his recent project Faulty Lines. Shot in various cities around the world, the project explores the relationship between the two-dimensional photographic image and a three-dimensional built environment. Alfredo Cramerotti is an artist, curator and writer based in Derby. His work as an artist is primarily concerned with questions of narrative in photography,

Intellect author Mark Browning appears on BBC Radio

2009-05-11T10:01:00.003+01:00

Intellect author Mark Browning recently appeared on BBC Radio Kent where he discussed his forthcoming book Stephen King on the Big Screen with the Big Drive Home presenter Andy Garland.To hear the interview in full, follow the link and listen to Mark on BBC iPlayer (the interview begins 16 minutes and 20 seconds into the recording):http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p002z0n0/Andy_Garland_07_05_

OPPORTUNITY FOR EMERGING/STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS

2009-05-08T12:23:00.001+01:00

We want to support young and talented photographers by offering them the opportunity to showcase their work on our marketing material and book/journal covers. We invite those interested in submitting photography work to send an email with a low-resolution picture to holly@intellectbooks.com. If your photo is selected for publication, it will be viewed by a wide audience of academic, readers,

Videogames and Art breaks into the top 10

2009-05-01T14:26:00.007+01:00

Intellect's Videogames and Art (edited by Andy Clarke & Grethe Mitchell) is now one of Amazon's top 10 bestselling electronic art books. Follow the link for more details:http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/books/512570/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_b_1_4_lastOr find the book on our website:http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/books/view-Book,id=4565/

Times Higher

2009-04-22T11:51:00.008+01:00

The Times Higher Education Supplement recently ran a review of Intellect's. 'Bringing Down the House: The Crisis in Britain's Regional Theatres' by Olivia Turnbull.Here is an excerpt from the review:'Olivia Turnbull's book demonstrates admirable scholarly detachment and rigour on every page, where the temptation to grind a polemical axe might have been impossible for many writers to

CALL FOR PAPERS

2009-04-06T15:43:00.002+01:00

International Conference** CINEMA AND LANDSCAPE **University of SheffieldUnited KingdomApril 16-18, 2010Following the publication of a major new edited book in Winter 2009, Cinema and Landscape (Intellect, 2009), featuring essays by notable film scholars from around the world, an international conference is to be held on the subject of cinema and landscape.The conference will be hosted at the

Book Publishing Assistant vacancy

2009-04-06T10:55:00.003+01:00

Intellect is an independent academic publisher of books and journals, focusing on areas of creative practice & popular culture. We have a vacancy for a Book Publishing Assistant to work within our books team.Duties will include:∝ Primarily book project management, including editorial, production and marketing∝ Liaising with authors, editors, printers and distributors∝ Copywriting and

Journals Publishing Assistant vacancy

2009-04-06T10:39:00.005+01:00

Journals Publishing AssistantIntellect is an independent academic publisher of books and journals, specialising in the arts and humanities. We have a vacancy for a Journals Publishing Assistant.Main Duties:• Project management of a portfolio of journals including editorial, production and marketing• Liaising with editors, copy-editors, printers and distributors• Contributing to the

Book reviews

2009-03-31T09:12:00.009+01:00

Here are some recently received reviews for our publications:Writing on Drawing: Essays on Drawing Practice and Research edited by Steve Garner‘The past decade has seen a change of attitude towards drawing. Its importance as an element in human intelligence is now widely appreciated. However, there has not been a clear picture of research in the field or an Agenda for future investigation.

Journals in the US

2009-03-25T09:47:00.007Z

Our North American customers can now order our journals at US dollar prices, from Turpin’s US office.Turpin Distribution, The Bleachery, 143 West Street, New Milford,Connecticut, CT 06776Tel: 1 860 350 0041Fax: 1 860 350 0039Email: TurpinNA@turpin-distribution.comWebsite: http://www.turpin-distribution.comTo see the 2009 Subscription rates (US version) go to:www.intellectbooks.co.uk/MediaManager/

New Australasian Distributor for Intellect’s Books!

2009-03-19T15:12:00.008Z

Intellect is delighted to announce that from 1st May 2009 Inbooks will be distributing our books in Australia and New Zealand.Inbooks is a Sydney-based distributor for international publishers of scholarly and academic books. They provide a comprehensive marketing and distribution service to the trade, academic and library markets in Australia and New Zealand. Inbooks represents an extensive

Photography

2009-03-06T12:56:00.000Z

Intellect is actively seeking new photography book proposals. As a leading academic publisher in the fields of creative practice and popular culture, Intellect already has a strong list of visual culture and contemporary art focussed publications. We are keen to develop this area of our portfolio, and welcome proposals from both new and experienced authors producing original, adventurous

Contemporary Music Studies

2009-03-06T11:57:00.005Z

Intellect seeks to expand its portfolio of publications in the area of contemporary music studies. We champion innovative scholarly work at the cross section of arts, media & creative practice. Intellect welcomes book proposals from both new and experienced authors producing original, adventurous academic work in the areas of contemporary music research.To send us your book proposals, please

Intellect at CAA conference

2009-03-04T08:26:00.010Z

The College Art Association meets annually for ‘4 days of nonstop art and lively discussion’, and this year’s meeting took place in Los Angeles, California. In previous years, Intellect titles have been displayed and sold at CAA within the University of Chicago Press booth (our North American distributors). This year, we decided to have our own very own booth, and with great results! The

Reduction on all e-book titles!

2009-03-03T08:25:00.003Z

From 1st March 2009 all Intellect backlist e-books now cost just £5 each! In addition, all current front-list (and forthcoming 2009) e-book titles will be reduced to £10 each!All Intellect books are also available in e-book format for both libraries and individuals to purchase. Our list includes e-books of our exciting Media & Culture, Theatre & Music, Film Studies and Art & Design titles, all

US edition of IQ

2009-02-16T11:45:00.011Z

The very first US edition of IQ magazine is out now! IQ lets you in on all the latest releases and what the authors, editors and publishers at Intellect have to say! Why not take a look at what US IQ has to offer.Hear what Intellect is all about in an exclusive interview with our Associate Publisher, May Yao: 'We have found that there is a real demand from authors and editors to get their

New Full Backlist Catalogue

2009-02-09T16:39:00.006Z

We now have an completely updated new list of all our available book titles all in one place – our full backlist catalogue!Our ongoing commitment is to publish in new and emerging academic subject areas related to popular culture.Topics range from film studies, theatre and music, media and culture, art and design, education and some of our original titles in computing and artificial intelligence.

Author article

2009-02-02T10:17:00.006Z

Olivia Turnbull, author of theatre title: Bringing Down the House: The Crisis in Britain’s Regional Theatres has written an article about the regional theatre crisis for Whatsonstage.com. She looks at the recent problems faced by the Bristol Old Vic and how they reflect wider issues facing Britain's theatres in the 21st century, issues also comprehensively explored in her book.To read Olivia's

Bookshops

2009-01-29T12:14:00.008Z

Our books and journals can be found in bookshops across the world! Here are some of our stockist's displays:In the picture above you'll see Film International on the shelves of Pages Books, an independent Bookstore in Toronto. The shop specializes in contemporary literature, art, film and photography and is noted for its comprehensive selection of books in cultural theory, Eastern philosophy, the

Interview with author Terry Bolas about his new book Screen education: from film appreciation to media studies

2009-01-22T11:52:00.002Z

How did you come to write Screen education: from film appreciation to media studies?I had been very involved in the Society for Education in Film and Television (SEFT) in the 1960s when serious consideration of film and television took place only at the margins of educational establishments. Yet by the start of the 21st Century the study of the media in all their variety was everywhere. It was

The Big Picture

2009-01-05T16:34:00.007Z

The first issue of The Big Picture magazine is now available to download here:http://www.thebigpicturemagazine.com/images/stories/downloads/issue1.pdfPublished from January 2009 as a bi-monthly, full colour magazine, The Big Picture celebrates all that is special about film. Using minimal text, the magazine pushes imagery to the fore to create a visual narrative in which to revisit and rediscover

Art and Design Education for the 21st Century

2009-01-05T10:43:00.004Z

Art and Design Education for the 21st Century International ConferenceSallis Benney Theatre,University of Brighton, UKFriday 6 and Saturday 7 February 2009This international conference is being held as part of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Brighton School of Art, the ancestor of the current Faculty of Arts & Architecture at the University of Brighton.Conference delegates will be

Intellect North America

2008-12-31T09:24:00.003Z

As 2009 sees Intellect making inroads into a stronger US and Canadian presence, our North American website, www.intellectbooks.com, is now up and running!We invite North American authors, editors and readers to visit the site for information about upcoming releases and book, journal and ebook order information. You'll also be able to find details of how to submit a proposal for a new book or

CALL FOR BOOK PROPOSALS FOR ECREA BOOK SERIES

2008-12-19T11:07:00.006Z

The Series Editors of the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) invite the submission of book proposals for the ECREA Book Series:WHO is invited to submit?A clear preference is given to edited volumes that provide an overview of the work of the ECREA membership. At the same time, a degree of openness towards non-ECREA members is also considered to add value to the Book

Viva Viva AVPHD exhibition

2008-12-17T09:06:00.006Z

We recently attended the Viva Viva AVPHD exhibition held at the University of Westminster on the evening of 8th December.The exhibition was held in a stunning converted engineering construction hall called the P3 Gallery at the University of Westminster, near Baker Street. The event showcased the work of 20 audiovisual PhD students, many of whose work featured in the most recent issue of our

Media & Values nominated for Communications Policy Research Award

2008-12-15T10:53:00.011Z

The book Media & Values: Intimate Transgressions in a Changing Moral and Cultural Landscape by David E Morrison, Matthew Kieran, Michael Svennig and Sarah Ventress has been nominated for a Communications Policy Research Award. Each year, the McGannon Center at Fordham University, New York presents the Donald McGannon Award for Social and Ethical Relevance in Communications Policy Research to the

An Interview with the BFI Filmstore Manager, Ian Ryan

2008-12-15T09:15:00.012Z

What kind of collaboration is there between the bookshop and the British Film Institute (BFI)? All profits made by the Filmstore go back into the BFI and the work it promotes. We get a lot of support from all the different departments. For example, the Programming and Events teams have been really good in helping promote the Filmstore by encouraging guests to either take part in signings, or by

Award finalist

2008-12-01T09:54:00.008Z

The book Australian Post-War Documentary Film: An Arc of Mirrors by Deane Williamswas a finalist in the Best Monograph category of the Film and History Association of New Zealand and Australia Research and Writing Awards 2008.Further information on the award can be found at:http://www.otago.ac.nz/fhaanz2008/awards.htmlCongratulations to Deane!

Festive Film Offer

2008-11-20T15:17:00.008Z

Indulge your mind this holiday season with Intellect’s festive film offer. If you subscribe to one of Intellect’s film journals over the festive period you will receive a film book of your choice absolutely free. With over 35 film books and 14 film journals to choose from, don’t delay, visit our website http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk and start deciding which film book and journal combination

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2008-11-18T09:53:00.007Z

Intellect will be attending the ECREA conference in Barcelona 25th-28th November 2008. The 2nd European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) Conference aims to bring together specialists studying the role of communications and media in society, with a special emphasis on European challenges. The conference will deal with a broad range of topics, from philosophy, history, the

Latest Issue of IQ – out now!

2008-11-10T10:36:00.014Z

IQ magazine is available to download from our website now. IQ lets you in on all the latest releases and what the authors, editors and publishers at Intellect have to say! Why not take a look at what IQ has to offer this winter…Hear what it is that makes Intellect stand out from the crowd in an exclusive interview with Intellect’s Journals Manager, Ravi Butalia: 'As we grow and mature as a

Drawing Research Network Conference

2008-11-06T12:26:00.004Z

On the 12th November, Intellect will be attending the Drawing Research Group/Drawing Research Network Collaborative one day conference at the Loughborough University School of Art and Design.The Drawing Research Group actively promotes drawing through a variety of research initiatives and the membership share interests in the subject from a variety of standpoints, resulting in both individual

EBL Ebook promotion

2008-10-31T15:05:00.011Z

Save up to 60% on Intellect Books titles on EBL Contact: info@eblib.comWebsite: http://www.eblib.com/We are offering a range of special discounts on titles purchased through EBL. This special limited promotion offers a wide range of selection choices and the more titles you purchase, the more you save. Full Title List DiscountReceive substantial discount when you purchase the entire list of

Frankfurt Book Fair

2008-10-29T12:35:00.009Z

The world's biggest book fair took place between 15-19th October 2008 in Frankfurt. This year's guest of honour at the fair was Turkey.Our Book Publishing Assistant, Melanie Harrison, attended the fair on behalf of Intellect. She met with distributors and ebooks providers as well as prospective clients and authors, and the fair proved to be a great success. Intellect were situated on the shared

Upcoming Conference

2008-10-29T12:17:00.011Z

BPB 2008 ConferenceMEMORY OF FIRE: THE WAR OF IMAGES AND IMAGES OF WARSaturday 15th November 2008A one day conference programmed by Julian Stallabrass, Curator BPB 2008, organised by BPB 2008 and with support from the University of Brighton explores the production, distribution and engagement with images of war through photojournalism, contemporary art photography, architecture and the media

2008-10-23T10:41:00.007+01:00

Mark Browning, author of David Cronenberg: Author or Filmmaker?, has contributed one of the text commentaries to a special exhibition, forming part of the 2008 Rome Film Festival. Chromosomes, features fifty specially-enhanced close-ups, all with accompanying commentary, from a range of Cronenberg’s work, spanning over 30 years. It follows previous exhibitions on the work of Peter Greenaway,

Iris Prize Festival

2008-10-08T15:30:00.008+01:00

The book launch for Queer Cinema in Europe edited by Robin Griffiths took place on Friday 3rd October at The Iris Prize Festival, Cardiff's International Gay and Lesbian Short Film Prize 2008.The launch was a great success. Here is a photo from the evening of the book's editor Robin Griffiths (centre) pictured with our representative at the festival, Freya Morris, Journals Assistant (right) and

African Media Studies

2008-10-06T14:31:00.013+01:00

Subscriptions to the exciting new Journal of African Media Studies (JAMS) are now available from Intellect here. For more information about the journal and how to submit articles and reviews, visit the journal's webpage.The Journal of African Media Studies is an new interdisciplinary journal published three times a year. It aims to contribute to the on-going re-positioning of media and cultural

Author of 'Performing the Dark Arts: A Cultural History of Conjuring' speaks at film festival

2008-10-06T12:52:00.013+01:00

As part of the Compass of Mystery Festival in Bristol, author of Intellect's book Performing the Dark Arts: A Cultural History Michael Mangan is concluding an exciting evening of magic and illusion events by discussing and introducing Christopher Nolan's film The Prestige:Screening of The Prestige (12) (Nolan, 2006, 130min) & IntroductionA dark drama about two rival magicians (Christian Bale &

Book Launch

2008-10-01T11:36:00.013+01:00

The Iris Prize Festival, Cardiff's International Gay and Lesbian Short Film Prize 2008, takes place this week (2nd – 4th October).As part of the proceedings, Friday 3rd October at 17.30 sees the long-awaited launch of our new title Queer Cinema in Europe. The launch takes place at the Atrium, Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries, Adam Street,

Autumn Conferences update!

2008-09-16T11:19:00.015+01:00

So far this September we've already attended 4 conferences in a variety of subject areas:Between 1st-3rd September we were at the University of Edinburgh for UACES, an annual media and politics conference. This year's theme was Rethinking the European Union. See right for a striking shot of Intellect's stand at the event.We also set up stand at the fourth annual TAPRA (Theatre and Performance

Film International at Borders

2008-08-14T09:53:00.016+01:00

From 27th August, Borders bookstores (www.bordersstores.co.uk) across the country will be promoting the latest issue of Film International.Volume 6 Issue 4 of the bi-monthly, full colour magazine will be available at the special offer price of just £3!Film International covers all aspects of film culture in a visually dynamic way. This new breed of film publication brings together established

Autumn Conferences!

2008-08-05T11:31:00.025+01:00

Upcoming conferences Intellect is attending this Autumn:EUROPEAN STUDIESUACES: Exchanging Ideas on Europe 2008, Rethinking the European Union. The 38th University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, is an opportunity to interact with delegates from a broad range of European-related disciplines. As well as plenary sessions there will be a

The social network revolution....

2008-07-29T15:57:00.016+01:00

John Berra, author of Declarations of Independence: American Cinema and the Partiality of Independent Production has formed his own group on the hugely popular social networking site Facebook.Visit: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8593674129 to view the 'Declarations of Independence - Alternative Cinema Discussion Group.'You'll find recent news, photos and a discussion board for heated

MECCSA PGN and SCREEN conferences

2008-07-08T16:52:00.015+01:00

Intellect recently attended the 6th annual MECCSA PGN conference, held at the University of Sussex, over 1st–2nd July 2008. The conference offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to present their work to like-minded individuals in a supportive and productive environment. The conference included workshops from expert academics on contemporary topics such as publishing, teaching, the RAE

New title explores two decades of European Queer Cinema

2008-07-08T12:48:00.002+01:00

The emergence of queer European cinema over the past two decades has created a new academic area for analysis of the conflicts, anxieties and liberation of European sexuality. Queer Cinema in Europe, the first anthology of its kind, uses a collection of accessible, insightful essays to explore the questions arising from contemporary representations of gender, sexuality and identity in the diverse

YouTube Interview with Intellect's Founder, Masoud Yazdani

2008-07-02T11:14:00.012+01:00

We interviewed Intellect's founding Managing Director and Chairman, Masoud Yazdani, and posted the video on YouTube! See the short film in full here:You can also find it on YouTube by following this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cA8-nh1O0For more information and discussion visit Masoud's very own blog:"A publisher's apology" in which Intellect's founder offers his reflections on what it

New book debates art education around the world

2008-06-23T10:00:00.004+01:00

The 2006 InSEA conference’s aim was to facilitate debate in higher art-education on an international and multicultural basis. With global contributions, International Dialogues about Visual Culture, Education and Art reflects this aim, discussing themes in higher art-education in order to help solve global issues surrounding the subject. This diverse collection focuses on international themes in

Full Backlist Catalogue

2008-06-16T10:54:00.003+01:00

We now have a complete list of all our available book titles all in one place – our full backlist catalogue!Our ongoing commitment is to publish in new and emerging academic subject areas related to popular culture. We publish approximately 35 books and 46 journals a year in creative media. Topics range from film studies, theatre and performance, music, television, art and design, education,

New book surveys fifty years of design and looks to the future of the industry

2008-06-16T09:20:00.000+01:00

In The Designer, Rosemary Sassoon surveys fifty years of change in the world of design, evaluating the skills that have been lost, how new techniques affect everyday work, and how training methods prepare students for employment. This indispensable volume reveals how design is both an art and a skill – one with a rich past and momentous relevance for the future. Sassoon provides a fascinating

July conferences!

2008-06-13T11:02:00.012+01:00

Upcoming conferences we are attending this July:MeCCSA Postgraduate conferenceIntellect will be in attendance at the 5th Media Communications and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA) Postgraduate Network conference. The conference is an opportunity for postgraduates to showcase their own research and discuss these ideas in an intellectual environment. Intellect’s presence at the event will be a

ICA Conference

2008-06-09T10:38:00.014+01:00

Intellect recently attended the 58th International Communication Association (ICA) conference, held in Montreal, Canada over 22-26th May 2008. The conference was based around the theme of ‘communicating for social impact’, and proved a great opportunity for Intellect to exhibit our ever-growing list of media and culture books and journals. Here is a photo of the Intellect booth in the exhibit

YouTube Interview with Gabriel Solomons

2008-06-02T12:27:00.005+01:00

We've conducted an in-depth interview with our designer, Gabriel Solomons, and posted it on YouTube!Take a look at the video of Gabriel talking about his career as a designer and his thoughts on teaching graphic design. We ask him about his childhood inspiration drawn from comic books, as well as Intellect's visual and artistic future. A selection of his striking designs at Intellect are also

From Shakespeare to Seinfeld – new book reflects on the past 40 years of TV culture

2008-05-30T09:59:00.009+01:00

Solange Davin and Rhona Jackson's new edited volume, Television and Criticism unites a distinguished body of scholars to challenge the traditional boundaries between high and low TV culture. Through a theoretical lens, this volume addresses such topics as the blurring of genres, television and identity, and the sophistication of television audiences by examining examples from soap operas,

2009 Journals

2008-05-27T14:36:00.023+01:00

We have now finalized our list of journals for 2009, and we are pleased to announce the following upcoming journals:FILMJournal of African Cinemas ISSN 1754-9221Journal of Japanese & Korean Cinema ISSN 1756-4905Studies in South Asian Film & Media ISSN 1756-4921THEATRE & MUSICJournal of Dance & Somatic Practices ISSN 1757-1871Performing Ethos ISSN 1757-1979ART & DESIGNJournal of Arts & Communities

Free online access for Developing Countries

2008-05-19T10:17:00.005+01:00

Intellect now offers universities and educational institutions in developing countries free online access to its journals portfolio. The list below has been drawn-up using a study of less economically developed countries published by the World Bank. We have also added a number of South American countries, Palestine and Iraq. All educational institutions in the following countries are eligible

Art education, Science, Technology and Culture collide in a new book from Intellect

2008-05-16T10:46:00.006+01:00

The future of art and education is evolving, propelling artists into unknown territory in the new media age.Educating Artists for the Future edited by Mel Alexenberg offers ground-breaking guidelines for higher art-education, focusing on the way that contemporary education must accept and reflect changes in digital and cultural systems. This is the first book concerned with educating artists for

JMP Symposium 2008

2008-05-16T10:06:00.015+01:00

We will be attending the fourth Journal of Media Practice Symposium 2008: ‘Media Practice and its field’ on Friday 20th June 2008 at University of Leeds.This is supported by MeCCSA Practice section.Call for registration:The JMP symposium is now an annual event for all media practitioners teaching or researching in HE and FE. The theme this year is our context – how we interact with our field.

2008-05-16T09:58:00.003+01:00

When you subscribe to any of Intellect’s journals until 31st May 2008 you receive the book of your choice from our extensive range of titles, absolutely FREE!! Why not subscribe to one of our latest journals?The Soundtrack is an exciting new journal exploring the aural elements, which combine with moving images. It regards the sounds which accompany the visuals not as a combination of disparate

2008-04-29T16:15:00.030+01:00

Declarations of Independence: American Cinema and the Partiality of Independent Productionby John Berra John Berra explores the controversy of Independent American cinema, using directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderberg as examples of those who have also flourished in the mainstream circuit. This comprehensive book profiles the industry, questioning the supposed autonomy of

Intellect E-Books now available via Dawsonera

2008-04-29T15:03:00.015+01:00

Intellect ebooks are now available for libraries to purchase via dawsonera, a leading eBook lending platform and acquisitions tool for academic and research libraries worldwide.Intellect has 140 ebook titles available within the dawsonera catalogue (containing over 35,000 ebooks in total), and as we publish new books, we will ensure these are made available in ebook format on the dawsonera

Spring 2008 Promotion

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Make a new Intellect journal subscription before 30th May 2008 and enjoy a book of your choice from our extensive range for FREE! Simply place your journal order with our journal distributors, Turpin, by contacting: custserv@turpin-distribution.com quoting reference ‘intellectspring’ in the subject header of your email and we’ll be in touch to find out which book you’d like to receive!See our

Latest Issue of IQ – out now!

2008-04-28T11:32:00.010+01:00

The Spring 2008 edition of IQ magazine is available now. IQ lets you in on all the latest releases and what the authors, editors and publishers at Intellect have to say! Why not take a look at what IQ has to offer this spring…Hear what it is that makes Intellect stand out from the crowd in an exclusive interview with Intellect’s Marketing Manager, Sam King: ‘Intellect’s ethos is reflected in its

A Summer of Conferences...

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Intellect has an exciting summer planned as we prepare to attend these topical conferences:ICAWe are attending the 2008 International Communication Association conference. The event takes place between the 22nd-26th of May in Montreal and promises to provide an interesting forum for debate on all aspects of communication. The 58th annual conference will include over 425 presentations to be

Bristol Books and Publishers

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Intellect is part of Bristol Books and Publishers. The Bristol Books and Publishers (BPP) are a friendly consortium of publishers local to the Bristol area, publishing between them over a 1000 titles in a wide variety of categories. Masoud Yazdani, publisher and founder of Intellect, reflects on the publishing scene outside of London; “Bristol is an ideal home for a publishing company like us.

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Art education, Science, Technology and Culture collide in a new book from Intellect

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