Television: styles and genres

First published in 1971, How to Read Donald Duck shocked readers by revealing how capitalist ideology operates in our most beloved cartoons.

"e;This is a comprehensive ticket to learning more about every aspect of the late-night comedy staple and its storied history.

Prime time soaps are often revered long after their runs on television have ended, as Dallas, Twin Peaks, and Beverly Hills 90210 readily demonstrate.

First published in 1967, The American Male explores broad social patterns and major societal trends as they affect men in America.

¿Alguna vez te has cuestionado la naturaleza de tu realidad?

Discover Vulcan's geography and customs in this illustrated travel guide that "e;takes readers on an extensive tour of the Federation's most logical planet"e; (Entertainment Weekly).

Explore the homeworld and vast dominion of Star Trek's formidable Klingons in this "e;fun and engaging"e; travel guide full of "e;fascinating facts"e;(Starburst Magazine).

Since the publication of the first James Blish novelizations of Star Trek episodes in 1967, close to 900 tie-in novels, anthologies, and omnibus editions have been published.

A fun, entertaining history of notable Star Trek games including interviews with the video game designers, writers, producers, and gaming journalists.

';Young Jean Lee's Untitled Feminist Show is one of the more moving and imaginative works I have ever seen on the American stagewhat makes it so transcendent is its delicious ability to alternate the pain of being different with a sense of humor about lives not lived among the status quo.

A seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland.

This is the first book length study of The Golden Girls, which ran for seven award winning seasons from 1985 to 1992 and produced two spin-offs.

You're nicked is the first comprehensive study of television police series in the UK.

You're nicked is the first comprehensive study of television police series in the UK.

Aliens: They have taken the form of immigrants, invaders, lovers, heroes, cute creatures that want our candy or monsters that want our flesh.

The television series Gotham gave viewers a unique perspective on the fascinating world of Batman, the legendary comic book character.

As properties of DC comics continue to sprout over the years, narratives that were once kept sacrosanct now spill over into one another, synergizing into one bona fide creative Universe.

Star Trek has transcended science fiction through its use of elements that have crucial roles in classical utopian tradition.

Despite the fact that Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ended over twenty-five years ago, there has yet to be a stand-alone assessment of the series.

The ever-popular "e;Whedonverse"e; television shows--Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse--have inspired hundreds of articles and dozens of books.

NBC's Grimm is an understudied series full of compelling characters, including Monroe, the charmingly knowledgeable vegetarian who looks like a werewolf; Wu, the funny cop who beats his way to the truth; Adalind, the enjoyably vengeful, risk-taking witch; Trubel, the furious young loner accused of insanity; Kelly, a powerful older warrior-woman; Nick, a compassionate detective; Hank, Juliette, Rosalee and others.

After they are pulled 70,000 light-years away from Alpha Quadrant, the captain and crew of Star Trek: Voyager must travel homeward while exploring new challenges to their relationships, views of others, and themselves.

Most horror film fans are familiar with the movie classics, from the early Universal archetypes to the Hammer landmarks--all of which have been celebrated in countless books and magazines.

Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street is one of the most inventive American films of the 1980s.

This collection of essays examines the structures of power and the ways in which power is exercised and felt in the fantasy world of Game of Thrones.

Given the limitless freedom of animation, why would anyone use it to make a sitcom about a struggling family-owned burger place?

The frightening yet comic clown is one of the best and most enduring characters in literature, theater, television, and film.

More than sixty years after the The Twilight Zone debuted on television, the show remains a cultural phenomenon, including a feature film, three television reboots, a comic book series, a magazine and a theatrical production.

This book explores vampire narratives that have been expressed across multiple media and new technologies.

In October 1957, Screen Gems made numerous horror movies available to local television stations around the country as part of a package of films called Shock Theater.

Since 1966, the Star Trek television franchise has used outer space and the thrilling adventures of the crews of the U.

The Ritz Brothers were a popular comedy trio in vaudeville, nightclubs, movies and television for more than four decades.

Since the emergence of on-demand streaming platforms, television as a storytelling medium has drastically changed.

After Charmed ended in 2006, witches were relegated to sidekicks of televisual vampires or children's programs.

Over its five seasons on the air, the televised series Outlander has combined romance, adventure, history, and time travel into a classic saga of love, war, and the ties that bind family together.

This is the first book to take a deep dive into the philosophical, social, moral, political, and religious issues tackled by Seth MacFarlane's marvelous space adventure, The Orville.

Science has always been part of Doctor Who.

In the early days of television, "e;comedy"e; often meant stale vaudeville routines and stand-up.

Telling an American Horror Story collects essays from new and established critics looking at the many ways the horror anthology series intersects with and comments on contemporary American social, political and popular culture.

NBC's Hannibal only lasted for three seasons but became a critical darling and quickly inspired a ravenous fanbase.

This collection of new essays examines how the injection of supernatural creatures and mythologies transformed the hugely popular crime procedural television genre.

What makes a horror television drama interesting?

A staple of television since the early years of the BBC, British crime drama first crossed the Atlantic on public broadcasting stations and specialty cable channels, and later through streaming services.

The ongoing popularity of Leslie Stevens' 1960s television masterwork The Outer Limits, as well as later series creations Battlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has kept his name familiar to television fans.

The end of the world may be upon us, but it certainly is taking its sweet time playing out.

Joss Whedon's works, across all media including television, film, musicals, and comic books, are known for their commitment to gender and sexual equality.

Supernatural is one of the most successful horror TV shows ever, providing fifteen seasons of the adventures of Dean and Sam Winchester as they hunt monsters and save the world.

In 1995, Star Trek: Voyager brought a new dynamic to Star Trek's familiar, starship oriented, show.

The BBC America series Orphan Black (2013-2017) won acclaim for its compelling writing, resonant themes and innovative special effects.

This critical examination of two dystopian television series--Black Mirror and Electric Dreams--focuses on pop culture depictions of technology and its impact on human existence.