Boyhood

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Publisher: Boyhood, Incorporated and IFC Productions
ISBN: 9781477305416
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In 2002, director Richard Linklater and a crew began filming the “Untitled 12-Year Project.” He cast four actors (Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Ellar Coltrane, and Lorelei Linklater) in the role of a family and filmed them each year over the next dozen years. Supported by IFC Productions, Linklater, cast, and crew began the commitment of a lifetime that became the film, Boyhood. Seen through the eyes of a young boy in Texas, Boyhood unfolds as the characters—and actors—age and evolve, the boy growing from a soft-faced child into a young man on the brink of his adult life, finding himself as an artist. Photographer Matt Lankes captured the progression of the film and the actors through the lens of a 4x5 camera, creating a series of arresting portraits and behind-the-scenes photographs. His work documents Linklater’s unprecedented narrative that used the real-life passage of years as a key element to the storytelling. Just as Boyhood the film calls forth memories of childhood and lures one into a place of self-reflection, Boyhood: Twelve Years on Film presents an honest collection of faces, placed side-by-side, that chronicles the passage of time as the camera connects with the cast and crew on an intimate level. Revealing, personal recollections by the actors and filmmakers accompany the photographs.

Packaging Boyhood

Author: Sharon Lamb, Ed.D.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1429983256
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
Player. Jock. Slacker. Competitor. Superhero. Goofball. Boys are besieged by images in the media that encourage slacking over studying; competition over teamwork; power over empower - ment; and being cool over being yourself. From cartoons to video games, boys are bombarded with stereotypes about what it means to be a boy, including messages about violence, risktaking, and perfecting an image of just not caring. Straight from the mouths of over 600 boys surveyed from across the U.S., the authors offer parents a long, hard look at what boys are watch ing, reading, hearing, and doing. They give parents advice on how to talk with their sons about these troubling images and provide them with tools to help their sons resist these mes sages and be their unique selves.

Boyhood

Author: Leo graf Tolstoy
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119

Book Description
Dive into the depths of Russian history and social customs with this autobiographical fiction by Tolstoy. The narrative chronicles the childhood and youth of a boy growing up in Russia during the tumultuous periods of 1533-1917 and 1801-1917. It's a poignant exploration of growth, identity, and societal norms. Tolstoy's personal experiences enrich the tale, adding depth and authenticity.

Boyhood

Author: Timothy Shary
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134822456
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
This book traces the development of Richard Linklater’s Boyhood from its audacious concept through its tenacious production to its celebrated reception, placing it within the context of cinematic parables about children to demonstrate its distinctive vision. Timothy Shary, author of numerous studies on the history of teen cinema, evaluates the film’s many messages about youth and adolescence within the context of early twenty-first century American culture, illuminating how Linklater’s singular vision of the otherwise ordinary life of a boy reveals potent universal truths about all people.

Boyhood

Author: Leo Tolstoy
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 8184307187
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
Step into the vivid world of Leo Tolstoy's "Boyhood," a captivating memoir that offers readers a rare glimpse into the formative years of one of literature's greatest minds. Embark on a journey through Tolstoy's childhood as he recounts his earliest memories, struggles, and triumphs with remarkable clarity and insight. From his idyllic upbringing on the family estate to his encounters with nature, literature, and the complexities of human relationships, Tolstoy's memoir is a poignant reflection on the joys and challenges of growing up. With his signature blend of honesty and introspection, Tolstoy invites readers to explore the universal experiences of youth, from the innocence of childhood to the turbulence of adolescence. Through vivid anecdotes and vivid imagery, he captures the essence of boyhood with unparalleled warmth and authenticity, inviting readers to rediscover the wonder and magic of youth. Delve into the themes of identity, family, and the search for meaning as you accompany Tolstoy on his journey of self-discovery and personal growth. From his encounters with teachers and mentors to his reflections on faith and philosophy, "Boyhood" offers a profound meditation on the human condition and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. The overall tone of "Boyhood" is one of nostalgia and reflection, as Tolstoy looks back on his youth with a mix of fondness and introspection. Through his vivid storytelling and keen observations, he paints a vivid portrait of a bygone era and invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of childhood and adolescence. Since its publication, "Boyhood" has captivated readers with its timeless insights and universal themes. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Tolstoy's skill as a storyteller and his ability to capture the complexities of the human experience with grace and compassion. Whether you're a fan of Tolstoy's fiction or simply curious about the man behind the literary legend, "Boyhood" offers a captivating and intimate glimpse into the life of one of history's greatest writers. Join Tolstoy on a journey of self-discovery and nostalgia, and rediscover the magic of youth through his eyes. Don't miss your chance to explore the formative years of Leo Tolstoy with "Boyhood." Let his vivid storytelling and profound insights into the human condition inspire you to reflect on your own experiences of childhood and adolescence. Secure your copy now and embark on a journey of self-discovery and nostalgia with one of literature's greatest minds.

Boyhood

Author: J. M. Coetzee
Publisher: Text Publishing
ISBN: 1925923509
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
Continuing Text’s re-release of J. M. Coetzee’s revered works with stylish new covers, Boyhood is a modern classic by the great Nobel Prize winner accompanied by an introduction from acclaimed author Liam Pieper

Frontiers of Boyhood

Author: Martin Woodside
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 080616686X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 251

Book Description
When Horace Greeley published his famous imperative, “Go West, young man, and grow up with the country,” the frontier was already synonymous with a distinctive type of idealized American masculinity. But Greeley’s exhortation also captured popular sentiment surrounding changing ideas of American boyhood; for many educators, politicians, and parents, raising boys right seemed a pivotal step in securing the growing nation’s future. This book revisits these narratives of American boyhood and frontier mythology to show how they worked against and through one another—and how this interaction shaped ideas about national character, identity, and progress. The intersection of ideas about boyhood and the frontier, while complex and multifaceted, was dominated by one arresting notion: in the space of the West, boys would grow into men and the fledgling nation would expand to fulfill its promise. Frontiers of Boyhood explores this myth and its implications and ramifications through western history, childhood studies, and a rich cultural archive. Detailing surprising intersections between American frontier mythology and historical notions of child development, the book offers a new perspective on William “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s influence on children and childhood; on the phenomenon of “American Boy Books”; the agency of child performers, differentiated by race and gender, in Wild West exhibitions; and the cultural work of boys’ play, as witnessed in scouting organizations and the deployment of mass-produced toys. These mutually reinforcing and complicating strands, traced through a wide range of cultural modes, from social and scientific theorizing to mass entertainment, lead to a new understanding of how changing American ideas about boyhood and the western frontier have worked together to produce compelling stories about the nation’s past and its imagined future.

Boyhood

Author: Graf Leo Tolstoy
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465510478
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description

The Impossibility of Muslim Boyhood

Author: Shenila Khoja-Moolji
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452971021
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 126

Book Description
How the construction of Muslim boys as proto-terrorists is integral to the story of American racial capitalism How do we understand an incident where a five-year-old Muslim boy arrives at Dulles airport and is preemptively detained as a “threat”? To answer that question, Shenila Khoja-Moolji examines American public culture, arguing that Muslim boyhood has been invented as a threat within an ideology that seeks to predict future terrorism. Muslim boyhood bridges actual past terrorism and possible future events, justifying preemptive enclosure, surveillance, and punishment. Even in the occasional reframing of individual Muslim boys as innocent, Khoja-Moolji identifies a pattern of commodity antiracism, through which elites buy public goodwill but leave intact the collective anti-Muslim notion that fuels an expanding carceral and security state. Framing Muslim boyhood as a heuristic device, she turns to a discussion of Hindutva ideology in India to show how Muslim boyhood may be resituated in global contexts.

Leaving Boyhood Behind

Author: Jason M. Craig
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN: 1681922711
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 121

Book Description
What makes a man? This is a question many men in our society today do not feel equipped to answer, because they were never initiated into manhood themselves. They do not know how to pass on authentic manliness to their sons, so boys get stuck in unending adolescence. Everyone suffers from the resulting crisis of male immaturity, and we see its effects everywhere in our society. Leaving Boyhood Behind shows how we can actually do something to address this crisis. Author Jason Craig, cofounder of Fraternus, a Catholic mentoring program for boys, walks through each stage of initiation into manhood, helping readers understand: • What rites of passage are and why they are necessary for men • Christ’s own rites of passage and initiation • What it means for a young man to put away childhood • The importance of belonging vs. isolation in the life of men • The important role both mothers and fathers place in initiation • Discipline and the masculine identity • Living the ultimate rite of passage, and much more “This book is an invaluable resource for all Catholics who care about the intellectual, physical, and spiritual development of the next generation of men.” — Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, author of Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality