Reading Joss Whedon
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In an age when geek chic has come to define mainstream pop culture, few writers and producers inspire more admiration and response than Joss Whedon. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Much Ado About Nothing, from Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog to The Avengers, the word of Whedon have been the focus of increasing academic attention. This collection represents new work by some of the best scholars covering a wide array of topics that clarify WHedon's importance, including considerations of narrative and visual techniques, myth construction, symbolism, gender, heroism, and the business side of television. The editors argue that Whedon's work is of both social and aesthetic significance; that he creates "canonical television." He is a master of his artistic medium and has managed this success on broadcast networks rather than on cable.
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From the focus on a single episode to the exploration of an entire season, from the discussion of a particular narrative technique to a recounting of the history of Whedon studies, this collection will both entertain and educate those exploring Whedon scholarship for the first time and those landing to teach a course on his works.
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Thrill of the Chaste: The Allure of Amish Romance Novels Shares nonfiction, literary criticism
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Buffy Goes Dark: Essays on the Final Two Seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Television Shares nonfiction, buffy studies, whedon studies -
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