Bücher von Josef Benson

Even the most celebrated figures of the comics industry, such as Stan Lee and Frank Miller, have not been able to distance themselves from the problematic racism embedded in their narratives despite their intentions. This book provides a sober assessment of these creators and their role in perpetuating racism throughout the history of comics.

This book tells the story of a filmmaker and a fandom that, while wildly popular and financially successful, never really received the kind of recognition reserved for films often described as small, gritty, and personal.

This book looks at how an iconic novel has resonated with several generations of readers. By focusing on Salinger and his beloved protagonist, this book demonstrates how Catcher has affected readers in profound ways, from anti-war protestors of the 1960s to Black Lives Matter advocates of the 21st century.

This book examines exaggerated masculinities in select novels by James Baldwin, Cormac McCarthy, and Toni Morrison. Through this analysis Josef Benson connects the masculinities of frontier figures with black male protagonists in postwar American novels, and how these novels present alternative ideal masculinities.