A Small Boy and Others: Imitation and Initiation in American Culture from Henry James to Andy Warhol (Series Q)

By Michael Moon

Book Overview

By exploring a wide array of literary, artistic, and theatrical performances--ranging from the memoirs of Henry James and the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky to the Pop paintings of Andy Warhol and such films as MIDNIGHT COWBOY, BLUE VELVET, and Jack Smith's FLAMING CREATURES--author Michael Moon makes a vital contribution to our understanding of the dynamics of sexuality and identity in modern American culture. 17 photos.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822321610
• ISBN13: 9780822321613
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.4"