First published in 1982; The Sociology of Art considers all forms of the arts; whether visual arts; literature; film; theatre or music from Bach to the Beatles. The last book to be completed by Arnold Hauser before his death in 1978; it is a total analysis of the spiritual forces of social expression; based upon comprehensive historical experience and documentation. Hauser explores art through the earliest times to the modern era; with fascinating analyses of the mass media and current manifestations of human creativity. An extension and completion of his earlier work; The Social History of Art; this volume represents a summing up of his thought and forms a fitting climax to his lifersquo;s work. Translated by Kenneth J. Northcote.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Richard K.An interesting read. Fascinating recollections from people we watched every Saturday afternoon on the TV and knew nothing about.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Simon Garfield - The WrestlingBy Jimmy WheelerThe Wrestling: The Hilarious True Story of Britains Last Great Superheroes.By Simon Garfield.Published by Faber and Faber.Released November 1; 2007 (Originally published in 1996).256 Pages; paperback.Simon Garfield is a British author of non-fiction books such as; Expensive Habits: The Dark Side of the Industry; The End of Innocence: Britain in the time of AIDS; and Just my Type. Garfield is also a well versed journalist appearing in such newspapers as The Independent on Sunday; The Observer; and the Sun; a long with editing Time Out magazine. Simon would be named the Mind Journalist of the Year in 2005. As a small boy he would be fascinated by the All-In professional wrestling featured on the television; when meeting Mick McManus; one of the top stars; years later it would compel Simon Garfield to compose a book on the story of The Wrestling.The Hilarious True Story of Britains Last Great Superheroes isnt so much humorous as it is a unique look into the world of professional wrestling. The book is made up almost entirely of interview excerpts collated by Mr. Garfield. Whilst the chapters are put together in an order that is some what chronological the contents of the chapters is often hard to decipher the exact period of time is being spoken of; especially if you did not grow up watching the World of Sport TV show or seeing the live events that took place. After an introductory section to introduce some of the main characters of the era and to explain how the book came about; we naturally are treated to brief; selective history of British wrestling. A whole host of stars are featured including The Giant Haystacks; Big Daddy; Adrian Street; Jackie Pallo; Max Crabtree; and Kent Walton. The is also an on-going story that takes places involving Simon trying to make contact with one of the most talked about and notorious names in the locker room; yet known to a whole generation of people as a comedic wrestler; Les Kellett. The interviews themselves consist of comments on other wrestlers; promotions; promoters; memories they have of the business; and talk of how the business changed in Britain ultimately succumbing to the invasion of American style professional wrestling over the television channels. Backstage at a WWF (Now WWE) show in England he even managed to secure interviews with such stars as The British Bulldog; Shawn Michaels; and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. For the most part the wrestlers are light-hearted and just reminiscent of yester-year and the tremendous success achieved during their time on top of the entertainment scene in the U.K. Others come across as slightly bitter at how it all ended and towards other stars who they feel attributed to its almost sudden demise. Followed by only a recount of an interview of may-be the most famous and mysterious character from this era; Kendo Nagasaki.The Wrestling is an enjoyable read if you are looking to just relive fond memories of your childhood in front of the fire during winter watching these larger than life personalities duke it out on T.V. It is also good if you want to get a loose feel for what that period of British wrestling once was and an idea of the sheer magnitude of success it saw. By no means is Simon Garfields book an accurate representation of wrestling in the United Kingdom. Certain parts are glaringly mistaken or left out; may-be this is due to the wrestlers memories; but there are places where Mr. Garfield has added information; where as other segments are left uncorrected. It is an enjoyable read overall; but it can not be taken as a serious view on British professional wrestling.3/5 StarsBy Jimmy WheelerFull list of people featured as per the book:Bill Abbey (Promoter); Bobby Barnes (Wrestler); Roland Barthes (Semiologist); Big Daddy (Wrestler); Big Jim Harris; the Mississippi Mauler (Wrestler); Peter Blake (Artist Fan); Dave Soulman (Wrestler); Don Branch (Wrestler); Wayne Bridges (Wrestler); Robbie Brookside (Wrestler); Frank Casey (Wrestler); CB Cochran (Promoter); Brian Crabtree (Announcer); Max Crabtree (Promoter); Dickie Davies (Commentator); Doc Dean (Wrestler); Alan Dannison (Wrestler); Brian Dixon (Promoter); Joe DOrazio (Referee); Ian Dury (Singer Painter); Greg Dyke (Television Executive); Brian Howard Finkel (Former WWE Announcer); Simon Garfield (Narrator); Giant Haystacks (Wrestler); Brian Glover (Wrestler Actor); Steve Grey (Wrestler); Georg Hackenschmidt (Wrestler); Diana Hart (British Bulldogs Former Wife); Bobby Heenan (Former WWE Commentator); Hunter Hearst Helmsley (WWE Wrestler); Hulk Hogan (Former WWE Wrestler); Les Kellett (Wrestler); Kendo Nagasaki (Wrestler); Mucky Mal Kirk (Wrestler); Ilona Kirk (Mucky Mal Kirks Widow); Kondyke Kate (Wrestler); Johnny Kwango (Wrestler); Ken Livingstone (Politician); James Mason (Wrestler); Vince McMahon Jr (WWE Owner); Mick McManus (Wrestler); Paul Merton (Comedian); Shawn Michaels (Former WWE Wrestler); Miss Linda (Valet); Mitzi Mueller (Wrestler); Sir Atholl Oakeley (Promotoer); Jacki Pallo (Wrestler Promoter); Jackie Pallo Jr. (Wrestler); Steve Prince (Wrestler); Pat Roach (Wrestler Actor); Rollerball Rocco (Wrestler); Lloyd Ryan (Drummer Manager); Mal Sanders (Wrestler); Jimmy Savile (Wrestler Celebrity); The British Bulldog (Former WWE Wrestler); Adrian Street (Wrestler); Tony Banger Walsh (Wrestler); and last but not least Kent Walton (Commentator);0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Essential for the Wrestling HistorianBy K. BrownWritten in 1996; "The Wrestling" is a history of the heyday of Pro Wrestling in Great Britain; told entirely through the mouths of those who lived it. For those WWE fans who read the recent Hardy Boys autobiography; this is the same structure; but with a much larger cast of characters.The legends who narrate the history include Mick McManus; Exotic Adrian Street; Max Brian Crabtree; Jackie Pallo; Pat Roach; Klondike Kate; Mitzi Mueller; Mal Sanders; Giant Haystacks; Big Daddy Crabtree; Kent Walton and scores more. Fond memories for Englands wrestling fans; albeit melancholy to see how many interviewed in this book have passed away since its printing.Included is the 1980s new-era crossroads when WWF put a new face on the business; and many imitators followed suit. It is interesting to read the old-school grapplers comments on the change the biz went through. Included are players of the 1990s like Shawn Michaels and Davey Boy Smith.Not as deep a search into the mechanics and soul of the biz as many authors have done since; but a high quality read. Essential for anybody who wants to become a thorough historian of the pro wrestling business.