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Drawn into the circuit of men cruising for sex in and around a train station, restless adolescent Henri begins a frenzied pursuit of a dangerously charismatic older man, with sometimes violent and ultimately tragic consequences. Premiering at Cannes in 1983, Patrice Chéreau’s L’Homme blessé (The Wounded Man) was one of France’s first major cinematic releases to depict homosexual desire and queer sexual cultures in an unapologetic and complex way. It is a film that continues to resonate to this day.L’Homme blessé generated controversy with its dark tone and its treatment of an adolescent’s obsessive homoerotic desire, as well as Chéreau’s denial that the film is about homosexuality. Robert Payne guides readers through the powerfully erotic underworld of L’Homme blessé, where the film sidesteps fixed identities and draws viewers into the ambiguous spaces of queer desire, and argues that its visual composition depicts queer ways of seeing and generates queer ways of feeling. A look into the production’s historical and cultural backdrop uncovers a behind-the-scenes story of power and desire between its two screenwriters and the presence of HIV/AIDS hovering ominously and inevitably off screen. Original interviews trace the lives of L’Homme blessé across three continents and three decades and measure the film’s enduring value beyond its prestigious debut.Payne cements L’Homme blessé in its rightful place within queer cultural history and introduces the film to a new generation of viewers.

Drawn into the circuit of men cruising for sex in and around a train station, restless adolescent Henri begins a frenzied pursuit of a dangerously charismatic older man, with sometimes violent and ultimately tragic consequences. Premiering at Cannes in 1983, Patrice Chéreau’s L’Homme blessé (The Wounded Man) was one of France’s first major cinematic releases to depict homosexual desire and queer sexual cultures in an unapologetic and complex way. It is a film that continues to resonate to this day.L’Homme blessé generated controversy with its dark tone and its treatment of an adolescent’s obsessive homoerotic desire, as well as Chéreau’s denial that the film is about homosexuality. Robert Payne guides readers through the powerfully erotic underworld of L’Homme blessé, where the film sidesteps fixed identities and draws viewers into the ambiguous spaces of queer desire, and argues that its visual composition depicts queer ways of seeing and generates queer ways of feeling. A look into the production’s historical and cultural backdrop uncovers a behind-the-scenes story of power and desire between its two screenwriters and the presence of HIV/AIDS hovering ominously and inevitably off screen. Original interviews trace the lives of L’Homme blessé across three continents and three decades and measure the film’s enduring value beyond its prestigious debut.Payne cements L’Homme blessé in its rightful place within queer cultural history and introduces the film to a new generation of viewers.

"Three-Dimensional Team Building: Building Teams to Succeed in Every Aspect of the Game is culmination of a series of "Three-Dimensional" books by Robert Payne Jr following his insights on Leadership and Followership and further builds on his experience building and working in teams after 24 years of military service and 20 years of ordained ministry. As the importance of people working together increases, organizers must focus not only the outcomes of those teams but the intricacies of putting those teams together. Three-Dimensional Team Building addresses the details of putting teams together that are able to complete the assigned task, provide a positive working environment for the team and provide development and growth opportunities for the individual members of those team. This balanced approach will assure team builders successfully handle the challenges inherent to bringing disparate individuals together to accomplish a singular task and ultimately benefit the organization and the members of the team.

In a world clamoring for more and better leaders, many leaders are clamoring for better followers, people willing to make the leader's vision a reality. While "follower" is a dirty word to many people, the dedicated efforts of followers are essential to the successful completion of any task and the productive work of any team. On the heels of Three-Dimensional Leadership, Three-Dimensional Followership: Finding Success when Others are Driving, provides simple and actionable guidance on how men and women can find success on their tasks, within their team and for themselves, even when someone else is in the leadership position.

"Three-Dimensional Leadership: A Balanced Approach to Leadership Success" is the leadership perspective of the author born out of 24 years of military service and 18 years of ordained ministry. The call for better leaders transcends environment and organization and despite all the books, presentations and theories given, the call continues to go forth and to even get louder. "Three-Dimensional Leadership" answers this call by asserting the need for leaders to balance their focus between completing the task, managing the team and taking care of themselves. This balanced approach will assure leaders successfully handle the challenges inherent to each dimension of a leader's responsibilities and ultimately benefit the organization, the members of the team and the leader.

This lavishly-illustrated tour through the film career of Greta Garbo (1905-1990) provides a biographical background of the star and an analysis of her very special mystique. Payne describes how Garbo's timeless beauty worked its magic in such films as Flesh and the Devil, Anna Christie, Mata Hari, Grand Hotel, Queen Christina, Camille, and Ninotchka. Remarkable photos show the transformation of working-class girl Greta Gustafsson into a Hollywood bit player, and later into an icon of cinema glamour.

Liking, sharing, friending, going viral: what would it mean to recognize these current modes of media interaction as promiscuous? In a contemporary network culture characterized by a proliferation of new forms of intimate mediated sociality, this book argues that promiscuity is a new standard of user engagement. Intimate relations among media users and between users and their media are increasingly structured by an entrepreneurial logic and put to work for the economic interests of media corporations. But these multiple intimacies can also be understood as technologies of promiscuous desire serving both to liberalize mediated social connection and to contain it within normative frames of value. Payne brings crucial questions of gender, sexuality, intimacy, and attention back into conversation with recent thinking on network culture and social media, identifying the queer undercurrents of these current media dynamics.

Liking, sharing, friending, going viral: what would it mean to recognize these current modes of media interaction as promiscuous? In a contemporary network culture characterized by a proliferation of new forms of intimate mediated sociality, this book argues that promiscuity is a new standard of user engagement. Intimate relations among media users and between users and their media are increasingly structured by an entrepreneurial logic and put to work for the economic interests of media corporations. But these multiple intimacies can also be understood as technologies of promiscuous desire serving both to liberalize mediated social connection and to contain it within normative frames of value. Payne brings crucial questions of gender, sexuality, intimacy, and attention back into conversation with recent thinking on network culture and social media, identifying the queer undercurrents of these current media dynamics.

""The Marshall Story: A Biography Of George C. Marshall"" by Robert Payne is a comprehensive account of the life and career of George C. Marshall, one of the most influential military figures in American history. The book covers Marshall's early life, his military training and service, his rise to the rank of General, and his role as Chief of Staff of the United States Army during World War II. In addition to Marshall's military career, the book also delves into his political and diplomatic work, including his role as Secretary of State under President Harry Truman and his efforts to rebuild Europe after the war through the Marshall Plan. Payne provides a detailed analysis of Marshall's leadership style and his impact on American military strategy and foreign policy. The book draws on extensive research, including interviews with Marshall's family members, colleagues, and friends, as well as archival materials and historical documents. Payne's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book a compelling read for anyone interested in American military history or the life of one of its most distinguished figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Great God Pan: A Biography Of The Tramp Played By Charles Chaplin is a book written by Robert Payne that delves into the life and legacy of one of the most iconic characters in film history - the Tramp, played by Charles Chaplin. The book provides a comprehensive biography of the character, tracing his origins and evolution over the course of Chaplin's career.The Tramp is a character that has become synonymous with Chaplin's work, and this book explores the cultural significance of the character and his impact on film history. Payne delves into the various themes and motifs that Chaplin explored through the Tramp, including poverty, social injustice, and the human condition.The book also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Chaplin's films, and the creative process that went into bringing the Tramp to life. Payne draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Chaplin's own writings and interviews with those who worked with him, to provide a detailed and insightful account of the Tramp's creation and legacy.Overall, The Great God Pan: A Biography Of The Tramp Played By Charles Chaplin is a must-read for anyone interested in film history, cultural studies, or the art of storytelling. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and the enduring legacy of his most beloved character.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Roman epoch is unsurpassed in history. What has endured to our own time is the empire's great cultural legacy -- in law, language, architecture, and government -- and the fascination of Rome's story. The book presents the history and heritage of the remarkable Roman era, presenting an all-around introduction to the politics, people, culture, and everyday life of the world ruled by Rome. Unlike most general histories of the subject, it enables the reader to know the Romans not only from reading about them, but by hearing directly from them through the words of orators, philosophers, historians, poets, playwrights, and satirists.