Unwatchable
Nicholas Baer
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Unwatchable
by Nicholas Baer, Maggie Hennefeld, Laura Horak
Published
2019
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Pages
412
ISBN-13
9780813599595
Description
"We all have images that we find unwatchable, whether for ethical, political, or sensory-affective reasons. From news coverage of terror attacks to viral videos of police brutality, and from graphic horror films to incendiary artworks that provoke mass boycotts, many of the images in our media culture strike as beyond the pale of consumption. Yet what does it mean to proclaim a media object "unwatchable": disturbing, revolting, poor, tedious, or literally inaccessible? Appealing to a broad academic and general readership, Unwatchable offers multidisciplinary approaches to the vast array of troubling images that circulate in our global visual culture, from cinema, television, and video games through museums and classrooms to laptops, smart phones, and social media platforms. This anthology assembles 60 original essays by scholars, theorists, critics, archivists, curators, artists, and filmmakers who offer their own responses to the broadly suggestive question: What do you find unwatchable? The diverse answers include iconoclastic artworks that have been hidden from view, dystopian images from the political sphere, horror movies, TV advertisements, classic films, and recent award-winners"--
Subjects
Storytelling with Data
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Semiotika komunikasi visual
Envisioning Information
Visual Communication
The Mind's Eye
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Unwatchable?
This edition of Unwatchable has approximately 412 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Unwatchable?
For most readers, Unwatchable typically takes between 8h 35m and 5h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 103,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Unwatchable?
The estimated word count for Unwatchable is approximately 103,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Unwatchable?
Unwatchable was written by Nicholas Baer, Maggie Hennefeld, Laura Horak.
When was Unwatchable published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.