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Welcome to the website of Academy Media, where you'll find all the programmes we've made over the last 35 years: DVD Biographies about writers of classic literature (42 titles) and classical composers (17 titles). New Title NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE avilable now. In our History & Society series, our latest release 'CHINA: In the Shadow of Mr Kong' (a 5-disc Box-set) joins our programmes on Greece & Thailand. - Our Classic Plays series has been launched with a feature length version of Ibsen's 'Ghosts'. - And we have recently released several Audiobooks, including Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' and Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland'. Follow the links in the left-hand column to find out about our products and place an order. FOR BULK ENQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL: info@academymedia.com COMING SOON listen to and read Shakespeare's sonnets and speeches from the plays. |  |
| Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare read by Malcolm Hossick.....click on shakespeare's image right to sample. |  |
 | "CHINA: In the Shadow of Mr Kong" NEW RELEASE October 2010 Part of our History and Society series. Available as individual programmes for £15 (+ VAT) or as a 5-DVD Box-set for £60 (+ VAT). click on the lion to view trailer |
| Review of CHINA: In the Shadow of Mr Kong "I found this a fascinating series. So much that reaches us on China these days is grim, noisy, hyperactive and unsettling, but here we get a different rather more leisurely, optimistic picture of the country, and a beautiful one. A scholarly and informed guide, Hossick takes us through the cultural and political history of China, attending its operas, reading its literature and reflecting upon its leaders. He shows us so much that is beautiful in the culture and positive in the people, and reveals the extent to which Confucius' (Mr. Kong's) benign wisdom at one time pervaded the country's psychology and governance. The series also gives us some insight into how these very qualities left the people vulnerable to being led down the distressing road of their recent history. It ends on a note of optimism that China can regain its lost self and its Confucian ideals to the benefit not only of the Chinese people, but of all of us. Rather like a piece of Chinese artwork itself, the series moves at a reflective pace with time and light surrounding the beautiful images and measured narration. Highly recommended"!! !! 5.0 out of 5 stars A Positive View of China, 13 Jan 2011 Amazon Customer |  |
 | Ghosts, a family drama by Henrik Ibsen "We are given honesty in spades in this production, revealing and harrowing honesty... Deserves a large audience" www.Ibsen.net "beautifully nuanced...riveting viewing" Judith Ramm, Head of English, International School Click on the image to see the trailer. |
 | Famous Authors series We have more than 40 titles, from Shakespeare to Orwell, Hemingway to Voltaire. Click on the image to see the trailer for our Famous Author Series. |
 | Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll unabridged version; read by Malcolm Hossick Available on mp3 disc or as a CD boxset. Mp3 download coming soon. Click on the image to hear the trailer. |
 | A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens unabridged version - read by Malcolm Hossick available on mp3 disc or as a CD boxset. Mp3 download coming soon. Click on the image to hear the trailer. |