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 (Paperback, New)

From Doctor Who in the 1960s, to the more recent Heroes and Lost a select group of television series with strong elements of fantasy has achieved cult status. Focusing on eight such series, this work analyzes what makes these programs unique, and what they have in common. Examination of the interaction between the series' creators, studios and fans provides further insight into the series' lasting impact. Included are assessments of the strategies used to promote the series' appeal; an explanation of "transmedia" storytelling and its influence on the television fantasy genre; evaluations of how viewers have shaped cult texts and how greater audience acceptance encouraged creators to develop challengingly complex long-form dramas; and descriptions of changes within broadcasting that have enabled "telefantasy" to transcend niche status and enjoy prominence and popularity.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	May 2011
Authors:	Sue Short
Editors:	Donald E. Palumbo • C.W. Sullivan III
Dimensions:	229 x 159 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-4315-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > General
LSN:	0-7864-4315-4
Barcode:	9780786443154

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