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Lexington Books The Politics of Twin Peaks
Book SynopsisThe strange and wonderful place of Twin Peaks captivated audiences for more than two decades before its long-awaited return to television in 2017. David Lynch and Mark Frost created a land that embodies the politics of American culture. With its focus on small-town America and life outside urban centers, rural and suburban values play a big part in the overall Twin Peaks narrative. More than just a soapy murder investigation or a mysterious puzzle to be solved, Twin Peaks and Twin Peaks: The Return are metaphors for the political years in which they are set. The Politics of Twin Peaks investigates the show's engagement with American politics and identity. With a close relationship between the two, Twin Peaks is the rare cultural landmark in both film and television whose timelessness is defined by the fact that it can constantly be reinterpreted. Within that sometimes dreamlike Lynchian narrative, Twin Peaks hints at, sometimes explicitly and sometimes subtly, the political fault linesTrade ReviewThe Politics of Twin Peaks, delves into the political aspects of Lynch’s work. Edited by Amanda DiPaolo and Jamie Gillies, the collection offers an interesting range of political subjects and theories in an attempt to reveal and understand the possibility of politics that are utilized by Lynch. * VoegelinView *Aristotle argued that man is a political animal, but political readings of Twin Peaks have been slow to surface until now.Twin Peaks is a series about a community and the societal questions that community confronts, warranting further investigation from a political-philosophical approach. This is what The Politics of Twin Peaks does using an array of useful theories and approaches. -- Franck Boulègue, author of Twin Peaks: Unwrapping the PlasticThis book offers a much-needed political perspective on Twin Peaks and skillfully weaves together the meanings of both the original and return series. -- Angela Hague, Middle Tennessee State UniversityTable of Contents1.The Nuclear Anxiety of Twin Peaks: The Return Ashlee Joyce2 Is it Future or is it Past?: The Politics and use of Nostalgia in Twin PeaksAmanda DiPaolo3. Rural and Suburban Lynch: Characterizations of Hard Times in Reagan’s andTrump’s AmericaJamie Gillies4. Dirty Bearded Men in a Room!: Twin Peaks: The Return and the Politics of Lynchian ComedyMartin Fradley and John A. Riley5. Violence, Representation, and Girl Power: Twin Peaks’ Female Characters and Third Wave FeminismStacy Rusnak6. The Owls are Not What They Seem: Retaking Queer Meaning in Twin PeaksBenjamin Kruger-Robbins 7. Zen, or the Art of Being Agent CooperDarci Doll8. The Transmigration of Cooper: Echoes of Plato’s Recollection in Twin PeaksJean-Philippe Ranger9. Life in the Black Lodge: The Twin Challenge of Watching Twin PeaksShai Biderman, Ronen Gil, and Ido Lewit
£31.50
Manchester University Press You’Re Nicked: Investigating British Television
Book SynopsisYou’re nicked is the first comprehensive study of television police series in the UK. It shows how British television’s most popular genre has developed stylistically, politically and philosophically from 1955 to the present. Each chapter focuses on a particular decade, investigating how the most-watched series represent the inner workings of the police station, the civilian life of criminals and the private lives of police officers. This new methodological approach unearths the complex ideology underpinning each series and discerns the key insights the genre can provide into the breakdown of the post-war settlement. A must-have for scholars and students of British history, television, sociology and criminology, the book will also be of interest to crime-drama enthusiasts worldwide.Trade Review‘His book is a fascinating read, and should be read by all aspiring crime writers and academics interested in the genre.’ Jackie Malton, retired DCI and the real-life inspiration for DCI Tennison in Prime Suspect‘The way in which Lamb links representations of crime to criminological theory could be a valuable resource to anyone teaching courses on media and crime, as a means of exploring with students how criminological theory is not only produced in the academy, but also through popular culture.’The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice‘One could not hope for a more comprehensive treatment of the subject.’British Journal of Criminology‘Its perspective is generally innovative, and it covers a lot of ground in writing a genre history that simply did not exist before.’New Review of Film and Television Studies‘Lamb’s account is insightful and engaging, providing an invaluable contribution to our understanding of this most significant of television genres and its connection to the wider landscape of British socio-political history.’Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television‘The book manages to cover a huge amount of ground, in detail, and with reference to a repertoire of relevant series and iconography, to offer an insightful commentary on political and social change in the United Kingdom.’Journal of Popular Television'The scholarship in the book is impressive’Screen 'You’re Nicked could be used either as the core textbook for a module on UK police drama or as the source of further readings on any television histories course. Lamb’s monograph makes a valuable intervention, offering a fresh perspective on the analysis of small screen crime drama, while also filling asizeable gap in the history of the genre.'Critical Studies in Television: The International Journal of Television Studies'My favorite element of the book is the way in which Lamb shows how these police shows come to adopt traits of other genres at specific historical moments’. Journal of Popular film and Television -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction: defining a genre 1 The 1950s and 1960s: a genre comes into its own2 The 1970s: an action-fuelled filmic decade?3 The 1980s: emergent feminist thought and resurgent video cameras4 The 1990s: transitioning from film to digital5 The 2000s: looking to the past6 The 2010s: looking to pastures newConclusion: good evening, allIndex
£76.50
Little, Brown & Company And Dont Fk It Up
Book SynopsisThe definitive history and celebration of the groundbreaking show RuPaul's Drag Race in its first decade, from a Burbank basement set all the way to the Emmy's, and every weave in-between, as told by its stars, producers and fans. Four-time Emmy-winning series RuPaul's Drag Race never set out to find mainstream success. Over thirteen years and about 160 drag queen contestants later, everything from its language and style has seeped into the culture, cementing its place in herstory, one tuck at a time. With viewers from all walks of life, Drag Race has become a worldwide phenomenon. Told over its first ten years, And Don't F*ck It Up tells a cultural history through the stories of the people who lived it: the creators of the show, the contestants, the crew, the judges, and even some key (famous) fans. It traces the evolution of the show—and its queens—through its first 14 gag-worthy seasons, serving up all k
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Little, Brown & Company And Don't F&%k It Up: An Oral History of RuPaul's
Book SynopsisA definitive history and celebration of the ground breaking show RuPaul's Drag Race in its first decade, from a Burbank basement set all the way to the Emmy's, and every weave in-between, as told by its stars, producers and fans.Told over the first ten years of a television mainstay, And Don't F&%k It Up tells a cultural history through the stories of the people who lived it: the creators of the RuPaul's Drag Race, the contestants, the crew, the judges, and even some key (famous) fans. It begins with RuPaul's decades-long friendship and business relationship with World of Wonder Productions, the entertainment company that helped launch him into superstardom, and later talked him into giving a drag reality show a chance. From there, it follows the growth and evolution of the show-and its queens-through a decade of gag-worthy seasons, serving up all kinds of behind-the-scenes realness. With a history as shady and funny as it is dramatic and inspiring, And Don't F&%k It Up shows how RuPaul's Drag Race is a mirror reflecting the cultural and political mores of our time. Its meteoric rise to becoming a once-in-a-generation success story is explored here as never before, in intimate, exuberant, unfettered detail.
£999.99
Diversion Books Always Young and Restless: My Life On and Off
Book SynopsisThe renowned actress behind the character Nikki Newman of The Young and the Restless tells all in this scintillating memoir, divulging the insider details of her dramatic life and sixty-year career. Melody Thomas Scott admits she is nothing like her Young and the Restless role, who has seen it all in her forty-year tenure on America’s highest-rated daytime serial. But the high drama, angst, and catastrophes aren’t confined to her character’s plotlines. In this captivating memoir, Melody reveals behind-the-scenes tales of her own riveting journey to stardom. As Nikki went from impoverished stripper to resourceful, vivacious heroine—with missteps as gripping as her triumphs—Melody became a household name, enthralling global audiences. Her road to stardom was also her road to personal freedom, marked by an escape fit for cinema. In Always Young and Restless, Melody tells of her troubled, untraditional upbringing for the first time. Learn how she suffered at home with her grandmother, a compulsive hoarder, whose cruelty as her guardian is shockingly extreme, and endured abuse at the hands of industry men; what it was like to act in feature films with Alfred Hitchcock, John Wayne, and Clint Eastwood; and how she took control of her life and career in a daring getaway move. And of course, Melody divulges juicy on-and-off-set details of what it’s like to be one half of the show’s most successful supercouple, “Niktor.” In witty, warm prose, meet the shining, persevering heart of an American icon—and prepare to be moved by a life story fit for a soap opera star.Trade Review“Melody Thomas Scott’s life story is both engaging and illuminating. My parents and I have been watching Y&R since Melody was playing a teenager! And after reading her life story I can honestly say that the story of the fictional character of Nikki Newman, whom she plays, pales in comparison to the real life story of the actress portraying her.”—Fran Drescher, Actor, Author, Producer “Melody Thomas Scott is a force to be reckoned with. In overcoming her difficult childhood; acting alongside some of cinema’s greatest giants; and achieving dynastic status as one-half of daytime’s biggest supercouple . . . From these pages, an icon emerges.”—Kristin Chenoweth, Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Actress “Always Young and Restless is a page turner. You get to know the woman, Melody Thomas Scott, and everything SHE went through on the road to success—turning tragedy into triumph and giving insight into the ACTOR who grew a character, Nikki Reed, to Nikki Newman . . . and back! Brava!”—Sheryl Underwood, Host of The Talk "Melody Thomas Scott’s life has had more twists and turns than Nikki Newman has hairdos—and, man, does this daytime uber-star deliver the goods in her long-awaited memoir! Always Young and Restless is a marvelous valentine to the wild world of soaps, but also a jolting and daring expose of her nightmarish years as a child actress in Hollywood. Parental abandonment, sexual abuse, mental illness—this lady endured it all, yet somehow survived wholly and triumphantly. Experience her story! You will be so damn glad you did.” —Michael Logan, Veteran TV Guide Journalist "This book sings with unparalleled heart, personality, and perseverance. Melody’s generosity of detail and vivacious turns of phrase are a true delight. As a huge fan of Melody’s portrayal of the character Nikki—and given my love for The Young and the Restless, and our shared connection with its theme, 'Nadia’s Song'—I found Always Young and Restless a must-read.”—Nadia Comăneci, Five-Time Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast
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Harvard Business Review Press You Can't Make a Tomelette without Breaking Some
Book SynopsisHBR's Antidote to the Logan Roy School of Toxic LeadershipFor four unforgettable seasons, Succession has riveted viewers inside and outside the business world. Too absurd to be true, too real to truly be fiction, corporate patriarch Logan Roy, his feuding children, and the executives of Waystar Royco have kept us rapt. Every week the show has dominated office chatter and flooded Slack channels with expletive-laden memes, quotes, and insults.But does the series offer any insights of real-world value to leaders or organizations? Can the psychological power dynamics, nine-figure negotiation tactics, and intricate M&A maneuvers actually teach us something about succeeding in business? Definitely: whatever the Roys do, do the exact opposite."You Can't Make a Tomelette without Breaking Some Greggs": Toxic Management Lessons from Succession (and What to Do Instead) pairs advice from HBR experts and researchers with some of the most unforgettable, hilarious, and cringey moments from the show. Featuring an introduction by workplace relationship expert Amy Gallo, author of Getting Along and the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict, you'll learn about: Giving pep talks that inspire (no f-bombs needed) Holding offsites that work (tip: don't play Boar on the Floor) Avoiding jargon and bizspeak (when the boss asks you to just feed him metadata) Leading with trust (what's Kendall's "wobble"?) And even improving succession planning (beyond never relinquishing control) Succession has served up a billion-dollar buffet of bad business examples we can't look away from. Whether you're a superfan; you're dealing with a Kendall, Shiv, Roman, or Tom in your own life; or you're just curious about the buzz, "You Can't Make a Tomelette without Breaking Some Greggs" is HBR's spoiler-filled, occasionally profane final watch party for an iconic series.
£15.29
Lexington Books Barry Jenkins and the Legacies of Slavery: The TV
Book SynopsisIn this book, Delphine Letort examines the plots and ploys that intermingle fiction and history in Barry Jenkins’ television adaptation of The Underground Railroad, allowing viewers to experience enslavement and flight through the eyes of the female protagonist, Cora. Letort demonstrates how the fusion of imaginary and real elements underlies a poetic visual and narrative style to guide viewers’ emotional and epistemological understanding of the past. She posits that another imagery of enslavement can be created—one that does not position the black woman at the margins of slavery cinema and history—as the mise-en-scène of the underground as a symbolic space representing the hidden and the repressed opens new fictional possibilities for imagining the intimate life of the enslaved. Ultimately, this book reveals how the serial format proves instrumental in transforming the gaze on the racial subject, using repetition and difference from one episode to the next to prompt new ways of seeing. Scholars of film and television studies, popular culture, history, and critical race theory will find this book of particular interest.Trade Review“Delphine Letort's Barry Jenkins and the Legacies of Slavery- The TV Series Adaptation of The Underground Railroad deploys a remarkably rich analysis which describes how American film and television obscurespast and present reality racism and sexism that the entertainment industry obscure by funding pollyannaishstories that avoid the dehumanizing fact of structural racism and male-centric narratives. Letort grasps thecorrelating aspects of visual, gender, and racial subjectivity and their systemic social history. Her bookprovides a meticulous analysis of Barry Jenkins’ television adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad. Barry Jenkins and the Legacies of Slavery should be required reading for courses onAmerican media, history, critical race theory, and womanism.” -- Mark A. Reid, University of Florida“Not only does Delphine Letort offer a thoughtful analysis of this landmark series, but she also proposes a much-needed call for moral, ethical, and emotional approaches to TV studies. Her savvy ability to juggle close aesthetic and thematic analysis with the historical phenomena that underpin the fiction makes this book a valued text for those interested in television studies, cultural studies, African-American studies, or US History.” -- Shannon Wells-Lassagne, University of BurgundyTable of ContentsList of FiguresForeword: Michael T. MartinAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1: Serializing the Memories of the Underground RailroadChapter 2: The Underground: From History to ImaginationChapter 3: Deconstructing the Slavery FilmChapter 4: Incidents in the Life of CoraChapter 5: A History of Race and ViolenceConclusionBibliographyAbout the Author
£65.70
Lexington Books Sitcom Mom: The Evolution of a Classic Television
Book SynopsisThis book analyzes how situation comedies have provided cultural insight into both the good and the bad sides of American motherhood through the years. Judy Kutulas argues that while early sitcoms tended to reinforce conventional visions of motherhood, more complex and problematized mothers began rising to prominence as cultural norms continued to diversify. Ultimately, Kutulas explores and demonstrates how increasingly diverse depictions of motherhood reflect changing social expectations, new social and professional opportunities, and expanding debates about what it means to be a mother. Scholars of television, media, American, cultural, and women’s studies will find this book of particular interest.
£69.30
Lexington Books Composing TV Drama
Book SynopsisIn this book, Marco Ianniello investigates the complex art of television drama screenwriting, arguing that the screenplay itself, rather than the final product, is at the heart of the current success of the genre. Bridging a crucial gap between theory and practice through textual analyses of various case studies, Ianniello expands on television story structure theory and screenwriting practice by foregrounding story construction and character development in the serial drama. The development of these key frameworks structure and character will enable both screenwriting scholars and practitioners to better identify, assess, critique, and craft the complexities of the television drama screenplay.
£999.99
S&s/ Marysue Rucci Books Inside Bridgerton
Book SynopsisThe stunning, full-color, behind-the-scenes look at Shondaland's hit series on Netflix. Inside Bridgerton is the intimate behind-the-scenes story of the hit Shondaland series on Netflix. Shondaland executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers offer exclusive insights, and introduce you to the series writers, producers, directors, cast, crew, and talented creatives who brought Julia Quinn's beloved novels to the screen. Full-color and beautifully designed, Inside Bridgerton is the official book about the show, and includes never-before-seen photographs, firsthand accounts on casting, insight into the decisions behind the costumes and sets, directors' accounts on filming your favorite scenes, and more from the creative minds that launched a cultural phenomenon. From the Introduction to Inside Bridgerton: SHONDA: Shall we take everyone back to the beginning? Not to the 1800s, but to 2017 and that hotel room where I was sick, and needed something to read, and there happened to be a copy of The Duke & I by Julia Quinn, the first of the Bridgerton novels. I'm not someone who was into romance novels I really didn't even know much about the genre. But I picked it up, couldn't put it down, and then immediately got my hands on the rest of them because they were a fabulous read. And then I passed them to you. BETSY: I thought you might have hit your head in the hotel room when you had the flu. Romance novels? But you insisted that they would be a fabulous show and you have excellent taste. I was deeply skeptical because I hadn't read a romance novel since I was a teen I'd certainly never read a period romance novel. SHONDA: Totally you read the ones of the 1980s, when everyone wore huge shoulder pads and diamonds. BETSY: Right. So there's some continuity here because these guys were wearing diamonds, too. SHONDA: Fair but as far as a period romance, I mean, if it wasn't Jane Austen, I didn't really know about it. I'm not going to diss Jane Austen because I'm not an idiot... BETSY: She might get upset. SHONDA: She might roll over in her grave. But Julia Quinn's novels were just so much juicier than Austen, and they're written by someone who was far less confined and less proper. After all, Julia is a modern woman, not stuck in the constraints of the age. BETSY: Without a doubt. And I never knew that the ton existed: Austen wrote about a pastoral society where everyone is in relatively drab clothes and spent a lot of time in chapels and churches. SHONDA: Totally. And they recycled their dresses more. BETSY: Meanwhile, this was an amazing world of luxury and excess. And she had this crazy device of a gossip columnist, pulling the strings, which was such a cool concept. Julia Quinn created an entirely new, glamorous, bright world that you had actually never seen before.
£36.00
Weldon Owen Call the Midwife: A Labour of Love: Ten Years of
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Bluestreak The Little Book of Bridgerton: The Regency World
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Insight Editions Supernatural Pocket Notebook Collection (Set of
Book SynopsisCelebrate your love of the hit show Supernatural with this stylish pocket notebook collection. Join the hunt and pay homage to the Winchester Brothers with this set of three handy pocket notebooks. Each one features a hilarious and iconic quote from the show and contains sixty-four ruled, blank, or grid acid-free pages that allow fans to chronicle their own adventures. This portable, unique collection is a must-have for any enthusiast of Supernatural.
£13.01
Insight Editions 99.1% Pure: Breaking Bad Art
Book Synopsis“One of the greatest shows in television history.” — Indiewire Discover a stash of incredible art inspired by Breaking Bad and curated by Vince Gilligan, creator of the Emmy Award–winning series.One of the most acclaimed and popular television series of all time, Breaking Bad left an indelible imprint on the imaginations of viewers around the world. Walter White’s transformation from high school chemistry teacher to meth kingpin has inspired thousands of artists to creatively reinterpret the show’s stark, stylish visuals and unforgettable characters. 99.1% Pure: Breaking Bad Art brings together an electrifying collection of art from around the globe, personally curated by show creator Vince Gilligan and the Breaking Bad team. Featuring a dazzling array of styles, this one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate tribute to the series and its seismic impact on popular culture. • Curated by Vince Gilligan: Each work featured in 99.1% Pure: Breaking Bad Art was individually selected by the show’s creator and the Breaking Bad team. • Own the definitive tribute to Breaking Bad: Celebrate one of the most acclaimed television series of all time with this wildly creative and expansive volume of art, the only official Breaking Bad artbook of its kind. • Over 150 works from around the world: From bold reimaginings of fan-favorite moments to whimsical riffs on iconic characters like Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, Gus Fring, Saul Goodman, Skyler White, and Hank Schrader, this book is a comprehensive collection of art from all over the globe. • The perfect addition to your home library: This deluxe artbook is a great gift for Breaking Bad fans and a must-have volume for pop art enthusiasts.
£37.50
Turner Publishing Company Doctor Who Psychology (2nd Edition): Times Change
Book SynopsisHow does an immortal deal with death?What can an ancient Time Lord teach us about real human nature?Why does the Doctor say he and Freud “got on very well”?How do the Daleks and Cybermen reflect concerns about losing our humanity?And what new challenges loom ahead when the Doctor regenerates as a woman?Hailed as the “most successful sci-fi series ever made” (Guinness World Records), Doctor Who has been a cult-classic for more than half a century. And though time may not be the boss—Rule 408—as times change, so too do social norms and psychological challenges, which have paved the way for a new kind of Doctor who can appeal to the modern viewer.Revised and updated for our changing times, the second edition of Doctor Who Psychology: Times Change explores the alien in us all. Travis Langley’s fascinating in-depth collection delves into the psychology behind the time-traveling Doctor in his many iterations—as men and women—as well as his companions and his foes. With a foreword by Third Doctor Companion Katy Manning, an introduction to the second edition, and new interviews with actors who have played Doctors new and old, Doctor Who Psychology: Times Change travels through the how and why of Who. Contributors to the second edition include:Jenna Busch * Erin Currie * Jim Davies * Kristin Erickson * Wind Goodfriend * Daniel Hand * David Kyle Johnson * Billy San Juan * Deirdre Kelly * Alan Kistler * Travis Langley * Katy Manning * Justine Mastin * Matt Munson * Miranda Pollock * Stephen Prescott * Sarita Robinson * Aaron Sagers * Daniel Saunders * Janina Scarlet * William Sharp
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Turner Publishing Company Doctor Who Psychology (2nd Edition): Times Change
Book SynopsisHow does an immortal deal with death?What can an ancient Time Lord teach us about real human nature?Why does the Doctor say he and Freud “got on very well”?How do the Daleks and Cybermen reflect concerns about losing our humanity?And what new challenges loom ahead when the Doctor regenerates as a woman?Hailed as the “most successful sci-fi series ever made” (Guinness World Records), Doctor Who has been a cult-classic for more than half a century. And though time may not be the boss—Rule 408—as times change, so too do social norms and psychological challenges, which have paved the way for a new kind of Doctor who can appeal to the modern viewer.Revised and updated for our changing times, the second edition of Doctor Who Psychology: Times Change explores the alien in us all. Travis Langley’s fascinating in-depth collection delves into the psychology behind the time-traveling Doctor in his many iterations—as men and women—as well as his companions and his foes. With a foreword by Third Doctor Companion Katy Manning, an introduction to the second edition, and new interviews with actors who have played Doctors new and old, Doctor Who Psychology: Times Change travels through the how and why of Who. Contributors to the second edition include:Jenna Busch * Erin Currie * Jim Davies * Kristin Erickson * Wind Goodfriend * Daniel Hand * David Kyle Johnson * Billy San Juan * Deirdre Kelly * Alan Kistler * Travis Langley * Katy Manning * Justine Mastin * Matt Munson * Miranda Pollock * Stephen Prescott * Sarita Robinson * Aaron Sagers * Daniel Saunders * Janina Scarlet * William Sharp
£22.94
Manchester University Press Tv Antiquity: Swords, Sandals, Blood and Sand
Book SynopsisTV antiquity explores representations of ancient Greece and Rome throughout television history. The first comprehensive overview of the ‘swords and sandals’ genre on the small screen, it argues that these shows offer a distinct perspective on the ancient world. The book traces the historic development of fictional representations of antiquity from the staged black-and-white shows of the 1950s and 1960s to the most recent digital spectacles. One of its key insights is that the structure of serial television is at times better suited to exploring the complex mythic and historic plots of antiquity. Featuring a range of case studies, from popular serials like I, Claudius (1976) and Rome (2005–8) to lesser known works like The Caesars (1968) and The Eagle of the Ninth (1976), the book illustrates how broader cultural, political and economic issues have over time influenced the representation of antiquity on television.Trade Review'TV Antiquity sits at the confluence between Media Studies and Classical Reception Studies and makes an important contribution to both fields… Thanks to Magerstadt’s rich and stimulating book, the essential groundwork is prepared for future cross-disciplinary investigations.'Critical Studies in Television -- .Table of ContentsPart I: The ancient world as serial television dramaPart II: Pepla and politics: the emergence of a television genre (1960s)Case study 1: The Caesars (1968)Case study 2: L’Odissea/The Odyssey (1968)Part III: Costumes and censorship: the BBC’s Roman Empire (1970s)Case study 3: I, Claudius (1976)Case study 4: The Eagle of the Ninth (1977)Part IV: Cult and kitsch: Greco-Roman myths on American television (1980-90s)Case study 5: The Last Days of Pompeii (1984)Case study 6: Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-99)Part V: Expanse and spectacle: the postmillennial revival of a genreCase study 7: Rome (2005-07)Case study 8: Spartacus (2010-13)Conclusion: what is the future of TV-antiquity?Index
£76.50
Anthem Press American Horror Story and Cult Television:
Book SynopsisOver the course of ten seasons since 2011, the television series American Horror Story (AHS), created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, has continued to push the boundaries of the televisual form in new and exciting ways. Emerging in a context which has seen a boom in popularity for horror series on television, AHS has distinguished itself from its ‘rivals’ such as The Walking Dead, Bates Motel or Penny Dreadful through its diverse strategies and storylines, which have seen it explore archetypal narratives of horror culture as well as engage with real historical events. Utilising a repertory company model for its casting, the show has challenged issues around contemporary politics, heteronormativity, violence on the screen and disability, to name but a few. This new collection of essays approaches the AHS anthology series from a variety of critical perspectives within the broader field of television studies and its transections with other disciplines.Trade Review“Richard J. Hand’s and Mark O’Thomas’ collection contributes important voices, original analyses, and insightful critical perspectives to existing scholarship surrounding not only the American Horror Story series but to genre, media, and television studies more broadly. Accessible and engaging, this volume is poised to become an essential ‘go to’ resource.” —Jay McRoy, Professor of Literary and Cinema Studies, Department of Literatures and Languages, University of Wisconsin - Parkside.“Hand and O’Thomas have curated an original, interesting, and useful collection, exploring the delightful and depraved depth of AHS and television horror studies in general for both the fan and the scholar. The highest compliment I can pay to the volume is that it made me want to go back and rewatch all of AHS with these insights in mind. It’s that kind of book.” —Kevin Wetmore, Loyola Marymount University, USA.Table of ContentsPreliminary Matter and Acknowledgements; Contributors; Introduction, Richard J. Hand and Mark O’Thomas; Section 1. INDUSTRIES/CONTEXTS/CONSUMPTION, Chapter 1. ‘I’m really not trying to be cheesy in this moustache twisty way, but it gets really bad. Things that you can’t even really imagine…’ (Sarah Paulson): American Horror Story and the Horror Ensemble Paradigm -Richard J. Hand; Chapter 2. The American Horror Story Repertory Company- Mark O’Thomas; Section 2. INTERTEXTS AND REFERENTS: GOTHIC, VOODOO, WITCHES, Chapter 3. ‘Who’s the Baddest Witch in Town?’: Adaptation, Female Agency and Monstrous Representation in American Horror Story: ‘Coven’- Adam Herron and Ben Nicholson; Chapter 4. ‘I Know Your Body’: Trauma and the Frankenstein Myth in ‘Coven’- Catherine Pugh; Chapter 5. Science, Madness, and the Gothic in American Horror Story’s ‘Asylum’- Richard M Sheppard and LMK Sheppard; Chapter 6. ‘We’re more than just pins and dolls and seeing the future in chicken parts’: Channelling and Challenging Voodoo Stereotypes In ‘Coven’ And ‘Apocalypse’- Mikaël Toulza; Section 3. SOCIETY, POLITICS, SPACE, Chapter 7. Desiring Horror and Desirable Retro Slashers: ‘1984’ and the Transformation of Sociocultural Intelligibility- Alvaro Lopez; Chapter 8. (Un)Dead Together: Hospitality, Hauntology and the ‘Happily Ever After’ in American Horror Story- Bethan Michael-Fox; Section 4. GENDER/OTHERNESS, Chapter 9. A Feminist and Queer Approach to American Horror Story’s Homonormative and US Nationalist Values in the ‘Asylum’ and ‘Cult’ Seasons- Daniel Berjano; Chapter 10. Scaring with Otherness: American Horror Story and the Other Identity- Özgür Çalışkan; Chapter 11. ‘Bitchcraft’: Adolescent Femininity and Fourth-Wave Feminism in Television Horror- Miranda Corcoran; Chapter 12. ‘Cut me and I Bleed Dior’: The Dark Side of Glamour in American Horror Story - Fernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns and Emiliano Aguilar; Chapter 13. Into The Womb: ‘Murder House’ and the Erotics of Oppression – An American Horror Story- Michele Trépanier; Index
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Octopus Publishing Group Could You Survive Midsomer?: Can you avoid a
Book SynopsisAll is not well in the beautiful county of Midsomer. On the eve of its first Villages In Bloom competition, a man lies dead, smelling of damson jam. Who could have done it?Well, that's where you come in. Step into the shoes of Midsomer CID's newest recruit, choose your own path and decide which way the story goes.Will you get to the bottom of the mystery? Will you bring the perpetrator to justice? And perhaps most importantly of all, could you avoid an untimely, and possibly bizarre, death... will YOU survive Midsomer? Your task is to make the right choices, solve the case and - most tricky of all - stay alive!... Good luck.An official Midsomer Murders Interactive novel set in ITV's most celebrated and murderous county.
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Octopus Publishing Group 50 Years of Emmerdale: The official story of TV's
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about Britain's most iconic rural drama can be found in this beautifully designed and fact-filled book.Celebrating 50 years since the show's creation, this book is packed with history, engrossing features, long lost imagery, and plenty of behind-the-scenes detail. Each character, event, family and location is explored in exhaustive detail, with special features on Emmerdale legends, the show's villains, births, marriages, deaths, and celebrity cameos, bringing all the highlights together with interviews and insights from cast and crew members past and present.This book also includes gatefold section on key family trees, a specially commissioned map of Emmerdale and bespoke artworks for each location, making it a truly desirable package to read or give as a gift.50 Years of Emmerdale is a stunning and engrossing book, which will delight every fan of this iconic show.
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Titan Books Ltd Midnight Mass: The Art of Horror
Book SynopsisA small town on an island experiences miraculous events - and frightening omens - after the arrival of a charismatic, mysterious young priest. The cast includes Kate Siegel, Henry Thomas, Zach Gilford, and Hamish Linklater. Midnight Mass: The Art of Horror is a large hardback illustrated coffee table book featuring visual and written materials covering all elements of Intrepid Pictures' Midnight Mass limited series - debuting on Netflix in Fall 2021. This book is the perfect gift for any horror fan and will contain a slew of behind-the-scenes and background material, such as production art and set photos throughout. Readers will gain an insightful understanding of how the show was made with interviews of the cast, crew, executive producer Trevor Macy and Mike Flanagan himself. Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy are the minds behind The Haunting of Hill House, a successful horror TV series on Netflix. Their most recent film, Doctor Sleep, was the critically-acclaimed sequel to Stephen King's The Shining.
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Intellect Books Lesbians on Television: New Queer Visibility &
Book SynopsisThe twenty-first century has seen LGBTQ+ rights emerge at the forefront of public discourse and national politics in ways that would once have been hard to imagine. This book offers a unique and layered account of the complex dynamics in the modern moment of social change, drawing together critical, social and cultural theory as well as empirical research, which includes interviews and multi-platform media analyses. This original new study puts forward a much-needed analysis of twenty-first century television and lesbian visibility. Books addressing the representation of lesbians have tended to focus on film; analysis of queer characters on television has usually focused on representations of gay males. Other recent books have attempted to address lesbian, gay and trans representation together, with the result that none are examined in sufficient detail – here, the exclusive focus on lesbian representation allows a fuller discussion. Until now, much of the research on lesbian and gay representation has tended to employ only textual analysis. The combination of audience research with analysis in this book brings a new angle to the debates, as does the critical review of the tropes of lesbian representation. The earlier stereotypes of pathological monsters and predators are discussed alongside the more recent trends of ‘lesbian chic’ and ‘lesbianism as a phase’. Trade Review'Lesbians on Television provides a nuanced look at the gender and racial politics which underpin a number of relevant queer televisual works, interrogating and illuminating the often-contradictory ideologies which pervade them. McNicholas Smith’s notion of ‘the lesbian normal’ is also useful to other researchers examining contemporary queer representation, as it emphasizes the postfeminist and homonormative discourses which are often found in queer media works. As such, Lesbians on Television is a welcome contribution to the study of how lesbians are depicted in contemporary representation. As McNicholas Smith writes in the book’s conclusion, contemporary lesbian representation has given us cause for both optimism and concern, with her monograph serving as a detailed account of precisely the discursive tension inherent in many queer televisual works.' -- Anamarija Horvat, Journal of Popular Television'McNicholas Smith analyses the consistent repetition of lesbian stereotypes which are detrimental to the positive progress of their representation, including, for instance, what she identifies as ‘the temporary lesbian’, ‘the dead lesbian’, and ‘the evil lesbian’. Each example is diligently examined by McNicholas Smith in her consideration of the development of lesbian visibility over time, and the extent to which progress has been made, with arguments that remain clear, engaging and accessible throughout. Whilst the scope of analysis may be limited somewhat through its primary focus on examining case studies of teenage lesbians who are both white and cis-gendered, McNicholas Smith’s research provides an overview of the current state of lesbian representation, introducing the subject to researchers interested in queer studies or, more specifically, lesbian representation and becoming a useful foundation for further research.' -- Jade Evans, Critical Studies on Television'The book takes a nuanced look at the gender and racial politics which underpin a selection of relevant lesbian televisual works, interrogating and illuminating the often-contradictory ideologies which pervade them. [McNicholas Smith] emphasizes the postfeminist and homonormative discourses which have been found in these selected queer media works. As such, Lesbians on Television is a welcome contribution to the exclusive and detailed study of how lesbians are depicted in contemporary representation. [...] Such a well-researched book as Lesbians on Television is an invitation for researchers to do an analysis of queer folk in the media in the global South.' -- Dolar Vasani, AwaaZ MagazineTable of Contents Introduction 'Previously…': Queer women on screen ‘The way that we live and love’: The L Word and the tensions of visibility ‘Homophobia is so old fashioned’: Skins and the lesbian normal ‘Skins’ truest legacy’: The counterpublics of the Naomily fandom ‘The nation’s favourite lesbian’: Coronation Street and the ‘everyday’ soap lesbian ‘New Directions’: Glee, new queer visibility and post-queer popular culture ‘A new kind of family’: The Fosters and the radical potential of the lesbian normal Afterword: Reflections on the limits and possibilities of new queer visibility and the lesbian normal
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Lexington Books Public Memory and the Television Series Outlander
Book SynopsisUsing rhetorical criticism as a research method, Public Memory, Relational Dialectics, and the TV Series Outlander examines how public memory is created in the first four seasons of the popular television show Outlander. In this book, Valerie Lynn Schrader discusses the connections between documented history and the series, noting where Outlander's depiction of events aligns with documented history and where it does not, as well as how public memory is created through the use of music, language, directorial and performance choices, and mise-en-scéne elements like filming location, props, and costumes. Schrader also explores the impact that Outlander has had on Scottish tourism (known as the “Outlander effect”) and reflects on whether other filming locations or depicted locations may experience a similar effect as Outlander’s settings move from Scotland to other areas of the world. Furthermore, Schrader suggests that the creation of public memory through the television series encourages audiences to learn about history and reflect on current issues that are brought to light through that public memory.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Outlander and Public Memory of 18th Century ScotlandChapter 3: Outlander, Public Memory, and the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745Chapter 4: Outlander and Memory of PlaceChapter 5: Public Memory of Colonial AmericaChapter 6: ConclusionAbout the Author
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Lexington Books Television Dramas and the Global Village:
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the role of television drama series on a global scale, analyzing these dramas across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Contributors consider the role of television dramas as economically valuable cultural products and with their depictions of gender roles, sexualities, race, cultural values, political systems, and religious beliefs as they analyze how these programs allow us to indulge our innate desire to share human narratives in a way that binds us together and encourages audiences to persevere as a community on a global scale. Contributors also go on to explore the role of television dramas as a medium that indulges fantasies and escapism and reckons with reality as it allows audiences to experience emotions of happiness, sorrow, fear, and outrage in both realistic and fantastical scenarios. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Television Dramas as Storytellers of Race and Gender for the Global VillageDiana I. Rios and Carolyn A. Lin Section I. Fantasy-Science Fiction, Horror, and Mystery Chapter 1: Luke Cage is Harlem’s Captain America: Black Masculinity and Vulnerability in the Marvel Cinematic UniverseGraeme John WilsonChapter 2: Doctor Who’s 13th Doctor: Redefining the Female Lead in Science Fiction TelevisionGwendelyn S. Nisbett and Newly PaulChapter 3: A Woman in Trouble in Twin Peaks: The Return: Gothic Texts, Magical Technology, and Dreams Within DreamsJoseph BoisvereChapter 4: Arya and Sansa Stark of HBO’s The Game of Thrones: Abuse, Agency, Trauma Survival, and Redefined Destinies Diana I. Rios, Mary Helen Millham, Karin A. Haberlin, and Graciela Quiñones-RodriguezChapter 5: The Protagonists of the Fantasy Drama Lost: From Stereotypes to Flexible IdentitiesJérôme DavidSection II. Soap Operas and TelenovelasChapter 6: Pakistan Television Drama Serials and Telenovelas During Fifty Years: Gendering in Different Political RegimesSaleem AbbasChapter 7: Primetime Brazilian Telenovelas and Gender Violence RepresentationLorena CaminhasChapter 8: French Television and the Audience: Examining Serial Dramas Un Si Grand Soleil and Plus Belle La ViePatricia Jullia and Frédéric MartyChapter 9: Brazilian Telenovelas and Multi-platform Audiences: Overviews and Industry InsightsRosane SvartmanSection III. Historical and Period DramaChapter 10: Korean Historical Television Dramas: Cultural Meanings, Confucian Values, and Transcultural IdentitiesSuji Park and Carolyn A. LinChapter 11: Thoroughly (Un)Modern Downton Abbey: Interrogating Gender/Sexual Dynamics and Whiteness BoundariesGordon Alley-YoungChapter 12: From The Crown to Madmen: Historical Television as Commentary on 21st Century IdeologiesNettie BrockChapter 13: The Story of Zheng Yang Gate: Chinese Television Representation of Female EntrepreneursMei ZhangChapter 14: Exploring Gendering in Iranian Television Drama SerialsAli ZohooriSection IV. Comedy-DramaChapter 15: Being a Black Man on Being Mary Jane: Considering Complexities of Black Masculinity in a Female-centric DramaGeorge L. DanielsChapter 16: HBO’s Insecure and Issa Dee: Black Women’s Interpretations on FacebookMorgan W. SmallsChapter 17: Pregnancy and the Back-to-Work Narrative: How Television Comedy-Dramas Navigate the Social Norms of MotherhoodElizabeth Fish HatfieldSection V. Crime and Medical DramaChapter 18: Historical Drama Peaky Blinders: Pitching Racial Allegiances and Ethnocentric PopulismInna ArzumanovaChapter 19: Zero Tolerance: Genre and the Politics of Reconciliation in a South African Crime ShowIan-Malcolm RijsdijkChapter 20: Doctor(ed) Representations: Physician Portrayals on Medical Television ShowsDavid Lynn Painter, Sarah Parsloe, and Hannah JurellerAbout the Contributors
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Lexington Books Television Dramas and the Global Village:
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the role of television drama series on a global scale, analyzing these dramas across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Contributors consider the role of television dramas as economically valuable cultural products and with their depictions of gender roles, sexualities, race, cultural values, political systems, and religious beliefs as they analyze how these programs allow us to indulge our innate desire to share human narratives in a way that binds us together and encourages audiences to persevere as a community on a global scale. Contributors also go on to explore the role of television dramas as a medium that indulges fantasies and escapism and reckons with reality as it allows audiences to experience emotions of happiness, sorrow, fear, and outrage in both realistic and fantastical scenarios. Trade ReviewA critical summation of television's mirror for humankind, this collection of 20 essays covers major American series plus dramatic and comic presentations from 10 countries other than the US. Character and theme analyses review the intent of dramatizing particular quandaries, such as disdain for homosexuals as portrayed through the career of footman Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey and amplification of changing morals as depicted in the Brazilian telenovela Delegacia de Mulheres…. [T]his book will be an excellent addition to the public and university library media shelf. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals. * Choice Reviews *Rios and Lin have found the perfect balance of scholarship and entertainment research. This will be a welcomed book for the classroom and for those looking for best practices in the much-needed areas of gender roles and identities, socio-economic “caste” systems, race, sexual and psychological violence, and cultural identities. The vast view of streaming and access to these media portrayals are valuable and furthers research, theoretical frameworks, and the overall knowledge within our discipline. The inclusion of social media usage and how the advancement of those watching “over the air” television series has expanded to a global realm really sits at the cornerstone of this important work. This is a must-read for those interested in intersectionality and the understanding of the many differences in our world today. -- Jerry Crawford, The University of KansasTable of ContentsIntroduction: Television Dramas as Storytellers of Race and Gender for the Global VillageDiana I. Rios and Carolyn A. Lin Section I. Fantasy-Science Fiction, Horror, and Mystery Chapter 1: Luke Cage is Harlem’s Captain America: Black Masculinity and Vulnerability in the Marvel Cinematic UniverseGraeme John WilsonChapter 2: Doctor Who’s 13th Doctor: Redefining the Female Lead in Science Fiction TelevisionGwendelyn S. Nisbett and Newly PaulChapter 3: A Woman in Trouble in Twin Peaks: The Return: Gothic Texts, Magical Technology, and Dreams Within DreamsJoseph BoisvereChapter 4: Arya and Sansa Stark of HBO’s The Game of Thrones: Abuse, Agency, Trauma Survival, and Redefined Destinies Diana I. Rios, Mary Helen Millham, Karin A. Haberlin, and Graciela Quiñones-RodriguezChapter 5: The Protagonists of the Fantasy Drama Lost: From Stereotypes to Flexible IdentitiesJérôme DavidSection II. Soap Operas and TelenovelasChapter 6: Pakistan Television Drama Serials and Telenovelas During Fifty Years: Gendering in Different Political RegimesSaleem AbbasChapter 7: Primetime Brazilian Telenovelas and Gender Violence RepresentationLorena CaminhasChapter 8: French Television and the Audience: Examining Serial Dramas Un Si Grand Soleil and Plus Belle La ViePatricia Jullia and Frédéric MartyChapter 9: Brazilian Telenovelas and Multi-platform Audiences: Overviews and Industry InsightsRosane SvartmanSection III. Historical and Period DramaChapter 10: Korean Historical Television Dramas: Cultural Meanings, Confucian Values, and Transcultural IdentitiesSuji Park and Carolyn A. LinChapter 11: Thoroughly (Un)Modern Downton Abbey: Interrogating Gender/Sexual Dynamics and Whiteness BoundariesGordon Alley-YoungChapter 12: From The Crown to Madmen: Historical Television as Commentary on 21st Century IdeologiesNettie BrockChapter 13: The Story of Zheng Yang Gate: Chinese Television Representation of Female EntrepreneursMei ZhangChapter 14: Exploring Gendering in Iranian Television Drama SerialsAli ZohooriSection IV. Comedy-DramaChapter 15: Being a Black Man on Being Mary Jane: Considering Complexities of Black Masculinity in a Female-centric DramaGeorge L. DanielsChapter 16: HBO’s Insecure and Issa Dee: Black Women’s Interpretations on FacebookMorgan W. SmallsChapter 17: Pregnancy and the Back-to-Work Narrative: How Television Comedy-Dramas Navigate the Social Norms of MotherhoodElizabeth Fish HatfieldSection V. Crime and Medical DramaChapter 18: Historical Drama Peaky Blinders: Pitching Racial Allegiances and Ethnocentric PopulismInna ArzumanovaChapter 19: Zero Tolerance: Genre and the Politics of Reconciliation in a South African Crime ShowIan-Malcolm RijsdijkChapter 20: Doctor(ed) Representations: Physician Portrayals on Medical Television ShowsDavid Lynn Painter, Sarah Parsloe, and Hannah JurellerAbout the Contributors
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Lexington Books Rape in Period Drama Television: Consent, Myth,
Book SynopsisRape in Period Drama Television considers the representation of rape and rape myths in a number of the most influential recent television period dramas. Like the corset, has become a shorthand for women's oppression in the past. Sexual violence has long been, and still is, commonplace in television period drama, often used to add authenticity and realism to shows or as a sensationalist means of chasing ratings. However, the authors illustrate that the depiction of rape is more than a mere reminder that the past was a dangerous place for women (and some men). In these series, they argue, rape functions as a kind of “anti-heritage” device that dispels the nostalgia usually associated with period television and reflects back on the current cultural moment, in which the #MeToo and #Timesup movement have increased awareness of the prevalence of sexual abuse, but in which legal and political processes have not yet caught up. In doing so, Rape in Period Drama Television sets out to explore the assumptions and beliefs which audiences continue to hold about rape, rapists, and victims.Table of ContentsChapter One: Rape Fantasy and the “Lawless” Eighteenth Century: Poldark and BanishedChapter Two: Rape Responses, Romance, and Rape-RevengeChapter Three: “Dismissed, ignored, and woefully underreported”: Male Rape in Bridgerton and OutlanderChapter Four: Rape as a Weapon of War: Das Boot and A Place to Call HomeChapter Five: Procurement and Period Drama: Rape for Money in Harlots Chapter Six: “If you can’t rape your wife, who can you rape?”: Marital Rape in The Forsyte Saga and PoldarkChapter Seven: Rape and the Older Woman
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Lexington Books Politics Go to the Movies: International
Book SynopsisMovies and television series are excellent tools for teaching political science and international relations. Understanding how stories in various film and television genres illustrate political ideas can better assist students and fans understand and appreciate the political subtext of these media products. This book will examine five genres and their variants. The first is gangster movies, focusing on American and other organized crime, which reached its zenith in the films of Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese. Second are political thriller and action movies and television series. Superhero films and TV deal more with modern characters who seek to serve society as they deal with personal struggles and their individual identities. Fourth are war movies, which tend to promote positive images of wars when wars are perceived as successful, but can include antiwar messages when wars turn badly. Fifth are Western movies, which fell out of favor in the 1970s and 1980s, but have undergone a renaissance since the 1990s. Westerns can be taken as either political parables, or as meditations on policing, anarchy, community organization and informal leadership. These genres all offer escape, but can also offer political lessons. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Magic in the Dark—and Making the Most of a Dark TimeChapter 1: Politics Go Hollywood: Making Sense of Genre Movies and PoliticsChapter 2: Gangsters Give Films and TV an Offer They Can’t RefuseChapter 3: Politics of Paranoia and Anger: Thriller and Action MoviesChapter 4: Superheroes Save Our Politics and International RelationsChapter 5: Movies Go to War: Shifting Images of Humans’ Most Searing ExperienceChapter 6: Let’s Play Cowboys and Politicos: The Imagined West, Society, and PoliticsChapter 7: Other Genres, Other Politics: From Love Stories to Religious Movies
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Simon & Schuster Audio Off the Back of a Truck: Unofficial Contraband
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University of Exeter Press Turkish Drama Serials: The Importance and
Book SynopsisThe extraordinary global success of Turkish drama serials is a significant development in contemporary popular culture. This book presents comparative audience data from three different regions to explore its ramifications across the Global South. We learn how this phenomenon has transformed Turkey—a Muslim-majority country—into the world’s second-largest producer of scripted television serials, enticing audiences from all over the world. The book takes an audience-centred approach, investigating the reasons for the allure of Turkish dramas to Arab, Latin American, and Israeli audiences. In tandem, it explores Turkey's changing foreign policy, economic, and trade relationships since the turn of the millennium, which have coincided with the enormous success of the country's television output. It also analyses the role and importance of Turkish dramas as a soft-power tool by scrutinizing how they have influenced viewers' perceptions of Turkey, its people, and its culture. This volume will appeal to those working in various disciplines—from media and communication, international relations, public diplomacy, sociology, and Middle Eastern studies. The material will also be of great relevance to upper-level undergraduates, postgraduate students, academics, scholars and researchers.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Turkish Television Industry: From National to Transnational 2. Turkish Drama Serials in the Arab World 3. Fluctuating Turkish–Arab Relations and the Soft Power of Drama Serials 4. The Importance of Socio-Cultural Factors in the Appeal of Turkish Serials among Arab Viewers 5. Why Turkish Dramas Resonate with Arab Women: An Analysis of the Responses of Women Viewers in Qatar 6. Turkish Drama Serials in Chile 7. Turkish Drama Serials in Israel Summary and Conclusion Notes References Index
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Batsford Ltd Poldark's Cornwall
Book SynopsisAre you longing to know where your favourite scenes in Poldark were filmed? Or discover the secrets behind the derelict mines and perfect, unspoiled beaches? Pitkin’s latest addition to the Film Locations series allows you the inside knowledge to go behind the scenes and follow in the footsteps of Ross and Demelza. Travel back in time and join them along the windswept cliffs, rugged coastline and untouched, pristine beaches. From Padstow to the Lizard peninsula, Cornwall takes centre stage, providing the breath-taking backdrop that brings the series to life. The latest awarding-winning adaptation of Winston Graham’s Poldark, produced by the BBC, has captured the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide. As the third series returns to our screens this summer, and with a forth series underway, tourists from all over the globe are flocking to the deepest corners of the UK’s southwestern tip. Over the last three years the series has brought the region’s rich heritage back to life, with tales of smugglers, shipwrecks and the secrets of the mines gripping viewer’s imaginations. Visit the Poldark family mines at Agnes Head or Levant Mine, a World Heritage Site. Gallop along the clifftops of Chapel Porth, and learn of famous shipwrecks at Gunwalloe. If it’s the glistening, azur waters you’re after, don’t miss Holywell Bay, Cornwall’s largest stretch of coastline, which becomes the Warleggans private beach in series two. Cornwall has been an inspiration for writer’s, film directors and artists alike for centuries, and Eleanor Tomlinson (Demelza) sums up its magic. “So much of the piece came alive when we were filming in Cornwall and everyone found their character in the outdoors." Britain’s best kept secret is yours to enjoy.
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Oratia Media Outrageous Fortune, the West Family Album
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Rutgers University Press Scratchin' and Survivin': Hustle Economics and
Book Synopsis The 1970s was a golden age for representations of African American life on TV sitcoms: Sanford & Son, Good Times, The Jeffersons. Surprisingly, nearly all the decade’s notable Black sitcoms were made by a single company, Tandem Productions. Founded by two white men, the successful team behind All in the Family, writer Norman Lear and director Bud Yorkin, Tandem gave unprecedented opportunities to Black actors, writers, and producers to break into the television industry. However, these Black auteurs also struggled to get the economic privileges and creative autonomy regularly granted to their white counterparts. Scratchin’ and Survivin’ discovers surprising parallels between the behind-the-scenes drama at Tandem and the plotlines that aired on their sitcoms, as both real and fictional African Americans devised various strategies for getting their fair share out of systems prone to exploiting their labor. The media scholar Adrien Sebro describes these tactics as a form of “hustle economics,” and he pays special attention to the ways that Black women—including actresses like LaWanda Page, Isabel Sanford, and Esther Rolle—had to hustle for recognition. Exploring Tandem’s complex legacy, including its hit racially mixed sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, he showcases the Black talent whose creative agency and labor resilience helped to transform the television industry. Trade Review"Adrien Sebro's fascinating and instructive look at these series will force industry stakeholders to see and pursue them anew." -- Beretta E. Smith-Shomade * editor of Watching While Black: Centering the Television of Black Audiences *“This is what the next generation of scholarship on critical black television and media studies look like—original, probing, curious, courageous, confident. By taking on complex questions of Black family life, social class, passing and Black difference, and the role of Black women, Scratchin’ and Survivin’ reframes the radical nature of the meanings, impacts, and struggles over representation and production.” -- Herman S. Gray * author of Cultural Moves: African Americans and the Politics of Representation *"In Scratchin’ and Survivin’, Adrien Sebro pays close attention to and honors the often-invisible labor of Black culture industries workers. Using the framework of 'hustle economics,' Sebro uncovers a treasure trove of hidden and archival transcripts that give voice to Black-cast sitcom stars like Redd Foxx and Esther Rolle as more than talented actors, but Black Americans working in Hollywood trying to get, as The Jeffersons’ theme song says, their 'piece of the pie'.” -- Alfred L. Martin * author of The Generic Closet: Black Gayness and the Black-Cast Sitcom *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Hustle 1 Approaching Tandem Productions 2 Sanford and Son 3 Good Times 4 The Jeffersons Conclusion: A Piece of the Pie Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
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Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Becoming Vampire: Difference and the Vampire in
Book SynopsisBecoming Vampire is an interdisciplinary study of how the figure of the vampire in the twenty-first century has been used to create and define difference, not as either a positive or negative attribute, but as a catalyst for change and the exploration of new identity positions. Whilst focusing on the films Let Me In and Let the Right One In to highlight the referential and intertextual nature of the genre itself, it utilises a broad spectrum of methodological approaches to show how the many facets of the vampire can destabilise traditional categories of who we are and what we might become. This volume then provides a timely examination of the multifaceted and multivalent character of the vampire and the possibilities inherent within our interactions with them, making this study a consideration of what we might term ‘vampiric becomings’ and an exploration of why the undead ‘creatures of the night’ remain so fascinating to Western culture.Table of ContentsCONTENTS: The All-American, Un-American Vampire: Nationhood and the Vampire – It Made Me Do It!: Disorientation and Vampiric Objects – What a Girl Wants: Agency and the Becoming Female Vampire – The Vampire Survival Guide: ‘Reel-Life’ Vampires – The Vampire in Neverland: Nostalgia and Becoming-Child – Vampiric Invitations: Becoming with the Vampire
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Amsterdam University Press Transmedia Terrors in Post-TV Horror: Digital
Book SynopsisIn the twenty-first century horror television has spread across the digital TV landscape, garnering mainstream appeal. Located within a transmedia matrix, Transmedia Terrors in Post-TV Horror triangulates this boom across screen content, industry practices, and online participatory cultures. Understanding the genre within a post-TV paradigm, the book readdresses what is horror television, analysing not only broadcast TV and streaming platforms but also portals such as YouTube, Twitch.TV, and apps. The book also investigates complex digital media ecologies, blurring distinctions between niche and general audience viewing practices, and fostering new circulation pathways for horror television from around the world. Undertaking netnography, the book further offers an innovative model – abject spectrums – to empirically explore myriad audience responses to TV horror, manifesting in various participatory practices including writing, imagery, and crafts. As such, the book greatly expands what is considered horror television, its formatting and circulation, and the transmedia materiality of audience engagement.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction – TV Horror: What a Time to Be Alive… and Undead Part 1 – Post-TV Horror Ecologies Chapter 1 – Jekyll and Hyde: TV Horror’s Incorporation of Other Genres and Audiences Chapter 2 – Streaming Screaming: Post-Television Horror Texts and Platforms Chapter 3 – Digital Crypt Keepers: Informal Digital Dissemination and Consumption of Post-TV Horror Part 2 – Post-TV Horror Audiences Chapter 4 – Not Just Horrifying: TV Horror Audiences’ Abject Spectrums Chapter 5 – Spreadable Splatter: TV Horror’s Online Fans’ Image Textuality Chapter 6 – Sick Senses: Fan Food and Soundtracks as Materialities of Transmedia TV Horror Conclusion
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Hong Kong University Press TV Drama in China
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Television Series as Literature
Book SynopsisThis book explores how television series can be understood as a form of literature, bridging the gap between literary and television studies. It goes beyond existing adaptation studies and narratological approaches to television series in both its scope and depth. The respective chapters address literary works, themes, tropes, techniques, values, genres, and movements in relation to a broad variety of television series, while drawing on the theoretical work of a host of scholars from Simone de Beauvoir and Yuri Lotman to Ted Nannicelli and Jason Mittel, and on critical approaches ranging from narratology and semiotics to empirical sociology and phenomenology. The book fosters new ways of understanding television series and literature and lays the groundwork for future scholarship in a number of fields. By questioning the alleged divide between television series and works of literature, it contributes not only to a better understanding of television series and literary texts themselves, but also to the development of interdisciplinary scholarship in the humanities.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Block 1: TV Series as Literature in Theory.- Adapting Balzic for Television: Literariness and Authorial Identity on the Small Screen.- The Poetics of Screenwriting: Approaching the Teleplay from a Literary Perspective.- From Frenetic to Vivid: Phenomenological Reading to Immersive Television Narratives.- Literary Remediations of The Contemporary Television Series – From the Familiar to Storyttelling Originals.- The Literary in Television, or Why Should We Teach TV Series in Literature Departments.- Toward “Sphere Theory”: Redefining the Narrative Genres of the Novel and the TV Drama Series.- The Academic Canonization of Media and Its Connections to Industry.- Literary Value and the Case of the Teleserye in the Philippines.- Block 2: Television Literature as Literature in Pratice.- “It’s the Beauty that Hurts the Most”: Rectify as Televisual Novel.- Angry Old Men? Reading ITV’S Morse Through the Lends of the Campus Novel.- “Read a Fucking Book!”: Healing Trauma Through Reading in Boardwalk Empire.- Not Exactly Shakespeare? Shakespeare’S Plays, Ben Elton’s Upstart Crow and the Problem of Literature on Television.- A Shift in Storytelling: Television Series over the Garden Wall as a Literary Reconstruction of Dante’S Divine Comedy.- Breaking Bad: Reading Freedom Through the Fragility of Private Space.- Rat Phones, Alligators, Lemon Pepper Wet: The Poetic Absurd of Atlanta.- Reading a Police Procedural as a Lyrical Text.- Audible Paratexts: Song Lyrics in Television Series.- Adult Fables in the Digital Age: A Literary Approach to Black Mirror.- “Literature/Film/Mad Men”.- ‘Married at First Sight’: A TV Literature Experiment.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Woke Up This Morning
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Penguin Books Ltd Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones and
Book SynopsisThe perfect read and perfect gift for Game of Thrones fans The official, definitive oral history of the blockbuster show from Entertainment Weekly’s James Hibberd, endorsed by George R. R. Martin himself (who calls it “an amazing read”), reveals the one Game of Thrones tale that has yet to be told: the thirteen-year behind-the-scenes struggle to make the show. Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon shares the incredible, thrilling, uncensored story of Game of Thrones, from the creators'' first meetings with George R. R. Martin and HBO through the series finale, including all the on-camera battles, off-camera efforts, and the many controversies in between. The book also features more than fifty candid new interviews, rare and stunning photos, and unprecedented access to the producers, cast, and crew who took an impossible idea and made it into the biggest show in the world.
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