British Science Fiction Film and Television Critical Essays |
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Editor:
| Hochscherf, Tobias Leggott, James Palumbo, Donald E. |
Series title: | Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7864-8483-6 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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Written by international experts from a range of disciplines, these essays examine the uniquely British contribution to science fiction film and television. Viewing British SF as a cultural phenomenon that challenges straightforward definitions of genre, nationhood, authorship and media, the editors provide a conceptual introduction placing the essays within their critical context. Essay topics include Hammer science fiction films, the various incarnations of Doctor Who,...
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Written by international experts from a range of disciplines, these essays examine the uniquely British contribution to science fiction film and television. Viewing British SF as a cultural phenomenon that challenges straightforward definitions of genre, nationhood, authorship and media, the editors provide a conceptual introduction placing the essays within their critical context. Essay topics include Hammer science fiction films, the various incarnations of Doctor Who, Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, and such 21st-century productions as 28 Days Later and Torchwood.