Abstract: "The book is about the multiple meanings and instances of masks (and makeup which seems to have a mask-like function such as in Kiss, many black metal bands, and Insane Clown Posse) within popular culture, specifically films and music. While mainly focusing on the Western contexts, there will also be examples from other regions and cultural contexts such as Japan and Korea.
Each chapter offers an in-depth analysis of a particular work(s) or artist/band rather than just name dropping mainstream and obscure work that many scholars, unfortunately, do. The study in its entirety belongs to cultural studies and the interpretive sciences. The target audience consists of other academic researchers, students and the broader audience of people who are interested in film and music (e.g., fans)."
<< Björn Boman is a researcher in education, political science, cultural studies and psychology, known for his multidisciplinary work which spans several and intersecting disciplines, inclusive of film and music. Apart from a PhD in education from Stockholm University he has carried out postdoctoral work in political science. Currently, he is affiliated with the Department of Political Science at Stockholm University. He has also acquired a master's degree in religious studies and studied the Korean language and culture, as well as, for example, Russian history and politics at Stockholm University. >>
[source: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-16978-5]