{"product_id":"9791399057935","title":"The Rocky Horror Picture Show","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Rocky Horror Picture Show\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay is a total immersion into the phenomenon of the cult film par excellence. Journalist and cultural chronicler Popy Blasco combines film analysis, personal memoir, and historical reflection to unravel the multiple layers of the work. From the birth of the idea in Richard O'Brien's mind to its consecration as a queer and countercultural icon, the book offers a passionate and well-documented look at how a film that initially failed managed to revolutionize cinema, theater, and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book tells the complete story of \u003cem\u003eThe Rocky Horror Picture Show\u003c\/em\u003e, from its origin as a stage play to its transformation into a global phenomenon. Popy Blasco details Richard O'Brien's creative process, the move from the stage to the big screen, and the film's surprising resurgence at midnight screenings, where the concept of \u003cem\u003eaudience participation\u003c\/em\u003e was born. The author then analyzes the soundtrack, marked by glam and rock influences, and the camp aesthetic that pays homage to B-movie science fiction and horror films. Finally, it explores the work's impact on the counterculture and, especially, on the LGBTQ+ community, which has turned it into a space for rebellion, identity expression, and liturgical celebration. The journey is completed by the introduction of its unforgettable characters, such as Frank-N-Furter, Brad, Janet, and Riff Raff, inviting the reader to do the \"Time Warp\" for all eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the \u003cem\u003eRocky Horror\u003c\/em\u003e phenomenon as a cult work and its generational legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStudy of the camp aesthetic and the influence of B-movie science fiction and horror cinema.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImpact of the film on the counterculture and the LGBTQ+ community as a space for rebellion and identity expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of \u003cem\u003eaudience participation\u003c\/em\u003e and midnight screenings as a social phenomenon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the soundtrack and its fusion of glam rock and rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at die-hard fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Rocky Horror Picture Show\u003c\/em\u003e who wish to delve deeper into its history and meaning, as well as lovers of cult cinema, popular culture, and cultural studies. It will also be of great interest to those who want to understand the impact of queer cinema and the counterculture on contemporary society, as well as readers interested in the analysis of the camp aesthetic and the phenomenon of midnight movies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and well-documented vision of the origin, development, and legacy of one of the most influential works of cult cinema.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the aesthetics, music, and characters that make it a queer and countercultural icon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and passionate chronicle that connects the history of the film with the author's experience and the LGBTQ+ community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to understand how an apparently minor work transformed into a global phenomenon of participation and celebration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: BLASCO, POPY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: DOS BIGOTES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: FILMS, CINEMA, CULTURAL STUDIES, POPULAR CULTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: DOS BIGOTES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay is presented as an essential work for those who wish to go beyond mere viewing of \u003cem\u003eThe Rocky Horror Picture Show\u003c\/em\u003e. Popy Blasco manages to combine documentary rigor with infectious passion, offering a text that is both informative and deeply personal. The work is especially valuable for its ability to contextualize the film's cultural and social impact, as well as for its detailed analysis of its artistic elements. It is, without a doubt, a recommended read for anyone interested in cult cinema, queer culture, and the history of the counterculture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOS BIGOTES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405655105883,"sku":"9791399057935","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979139905793.jpg?v=1781829222","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791399057935","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}