{"product_id":"northern-exposure-a-cultural-history-9781538117446","title":"Northern Exposure: A Cultural History","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Northern Exposure first aired on television in 1990, viewers were introduced to the small fictional town of Cicely, Alaska, and its quirky yet endearing citizens. During its run, Northern Exposure received critical acclaim, winning two Peabody Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes. Though the show was cancelled after six seasons, it has had a profound impact on contemporary television.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Northern Exposure: A Cultural History, Michael Samuel revisits the cult television series and celebrates its legacy, from its surreal narrative to its diverse onscreen representations. Covering the show’s production history, characters, individual episodes, fan culture, and critical response, Samuel reveals Northern Exposure’s wide cultural impact during its time on air and ever since. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with an exploration of the town where the series was shot and a comprehensive guide to all 110 episodes, Northern Exposure: A Cultural History is the perfect companion to this classic series. A fascinating and accessible retrospective, this book recalls a cultural moment in American television defined by a series that wasn’t afraid to push boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote to Reader \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferencing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrologue: On a Personal Note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Roslyn \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Paging “Dr. Snow”: Joshua Brand, John Falsey, and The Making of Northern Exposure \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: “The Paris Of The North”: The Characters, Setting And Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: From Critically Acclaimed to Canceled\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Cultural Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Episode Summaries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Fan Survey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Books about Northern Exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography and Filmography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041131594071,"sku":"9781538117446","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538117446.jpg?v=1750949060","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/northern-exposure-a-cultural-history-9781538117446","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}