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Well Met: Renaissance Faires And The American Counterculture
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The Renaissance Fairea 50 Yearlong Party, Communal Ritual, Political Challenge And Cultural Wellspringreceives Its First Sustained Historical Attention With Well Met. Beginning With The Chaotic Communal Moment Of Its Founding And Early Development In The 1960S Through Its Incorporation As A Major Family Friendly Leisure Site In The 2000S, Well Met Tells The Story Of The Thinkers, Artists, Clowns, Mimes, And Others Performers Who Make The Faire.Well Met Approaches The Faire From The Perspective Of Labor, Education, Aesthetics, Business, The Opposition It Faced, And The Key Figures Involved. Drawing Upon Vibrant Interview Material And Deep Archival Research, Rachel Lee Rubin Reveals The Way The Faires Established Themselves As A Pioneering And Highly Visible Counter Cultural Referendum On How We Live Nowour Family And Sexual Arrangements, Our Relationship To Consumer Goods, And Our Corporate Entertainments.In Order To Understand The Meaning Of The Faire To Its Devoted Participants,Both Workers And Visitors, Rubin Has Compiled A Dazzling Array Of Testimony, From Extensive Conversations With Faire Founder Phyllis Patterson To Interviews Regarding The Contemporary Scene With Performers, Crafters, Booth Workers And Playtrons. Well Met Pays Equal Attention What Came Out Of The Fairethe Transforming Gifts Bestowed By The Faires Innovations And Experiments Upon The Broader American Culture: The Underground Press Of The 1960S And 1970S, Experimentation With Ethnic Musical Instruments And Styles In Popular Music, The Craft Revival, And Various Forms Of Immersive Theater Are All Connected Back To Their Roots In The Faire. Original, Intrepid, And Richly Illustrated, Well Met Puts The Renaissance Faire Back At The Historical Center Of The American Counterculture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Well Met: Renaissance Faires and the American Counterculture'? A: The main theme of 'Well Met' is the historical significance of Renaissance Faires in American culture, focusing on their role as a countercultural movement that challenges societal norms and celebrates communal experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Well Met' is Rachel Lee Rubin, who explores the origins and evolution of Renaissance Faires in her research.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 19, 2012.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Well Met' contain? A: The book contains 359 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Well Met'? A: The book covers topics such as labor, education, aesthetics, and the cultural impact of Renaissance Faires, along with interviews and archival research.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in cultural history, performance arts, and the counterculture of America will find this book particularly enlightening.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in 'Well Met'? A: Yes, 'Well Met' is richly illustrated, enhancing the reader's understanding of the Renaissance Faire experience.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the book's narrative style? A: The narrative style of 'Well Met' combines historical analysis with personal testimonies, creating a vivid picture of the Renaissance Faire's impact on American culture.