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 /
"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&qu...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2011]
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| Series: | Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ;
30. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "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. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 245 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786485383 (electronic bk.) 0786485388 (electronic bk.) |