The making of a status symbol

The making of a status symbolThis book shows how Rolex has become the embodiment of individual success since the 1960s. This brand is much more than a watch: it is a narrative on a triple exceptionality: that of a product, that of an entrepreneur, and that of the wealthy consumers who wear it. A must read for understanding the phenomenal success of Swiss watchmaking.

The introductory chapter 'Discourse Theory

and interviews with seminal directors such as Lone Scherfig

new laws were passed reestablishing subsidies and credit lines – and allowing for a rebirth of national cinema in both countries

in the traditional sense

Writing from the dual perspectives of artist and educator

as well as showing the personal impact of the crash on individual lives

Branded the Devil’s Highway

and they also offer introductions to lesser-known talents such as Richard Franklin

German studies

A provocative contribution to Chinese media studies by a well-known international media researcher

Topics cover a brief history of the art of acting and how the study of acting can be an advantage in numerous occupations

The book examines the extraordinary context of Kahn’s work