Giovanna Fossati Boeken

Fossati proposes a new theoretization of film archival practice as the starting point for a renewed dialogue between film scholars and film archivists.

When a fleet of spaceships crashes into northern Europe in 956 AD, a group of unlikely Viking heroes are the last line of defense against a brutal intergalactic warlord. Equal parts science fiction and fantasy, The Spider King follows the adventures of Viking warriors as they defend their world against alien invaders armed with futuristic technology and impossible weapons in this clash of genres. It takes all of the best aspects of medieval fantasy and science fiction, and smashes them together to create an unexpected twist on two well worn stories.

The focus on the transition from analog to digital film highlights its significant impact on filmmaking and archiving practices. Giovanna Fossati explores the ontology of film, questioning the status of physical film and its preservation. By bridging film archiving and academic research, she addresses how various interpretations of film influence archival roles. This revised edition includes updates reflecting recent developments, a new theoretical framework, and an additional case study, aiming to foster dialogue between film scholars and archivists.

In this emotion-driven collection of poetry, the familiar themes of the fear of getting old, regret at youth passed, and the taint of death in the periphery are all melded into fifty poems. All vary in length, but all deliver the impact of an emotional punch that an older reader will relate to, and that a younger reader may take inspiration from.