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Cult telefantasy series : a critical analysis of The prisoner, Twin peaks, The X-files, Buffy the vampire slayer, Lost, Heroes, Doctor Who and Star Trek

Title
  1. Cult telefantasy series : a critical analysis of The prisoner, Twin peaks, The X-files, Buffy the vampire slayer, Lost, Heroes, Doctor Who and Star Trek / Sue Short.
Published by
  1. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2011.
Author
  1. Short, Sue, 1968-

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Description
  1. ix, 245 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
  1. "A select group of television series with strong elements of fantasy has achieved cult status. This work analyzes what makes these programs unique, and what they have in common. Included are assessments of strategies used to promote the series' appeal; an explanation of "transmedia" storytelling; evaluations of how viewers shaped cult texts; and descriptions of changes within broadcasting"--Provided by publisher.
Series statement
  1. Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 30
Uniform title
  1. Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 30.
Subject
  1. Fantasy television programs > History and criticism
  2. Science fiction television programs > History and criticism
Contents
  1. Introduction -- The prisoner: the show that set the precedents -- Twin peaks: the death of Laura Palmer and the birth of a phenomenon -- The X-files: trust, belief, and broken promises -- Buffy the vampire slayer: beauty and the "big bad" -- How Lost redefined cult television: a mystery island and a monster hit -- Why Heroes failed: the superpowered franchise that fell from grace -- Doctor Who and Star trek: twenty-first century reboots -- Conclusion.
Call number
  1. MWGR 13-3150
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-239), filmography (p. 207-229), and index.
Author
  1. Short, Sue, 1968-
Title
  1. Cult telefantasy series : a critical analysis of The prisoner, Twin peaks, The X-files, Buffy the vampire slayer, Lost, Heroes, Doctor Who and Star Trek / Sue Short.
Imprint
  1. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2011.
Series
  1. Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 30
  2. Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 30.
Bibliography
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-239), filmography (p. 207-229), and index.
LCCN
  1. 2011013892
Other standard identifier
  1. 40019611942
ISBN
  1. 9780786443154 (softcover : alk. paper)
  2. 0786443154 (softcover : alk. paper)
Research call number
  1. MWGR 13-3150
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