Our Space, Our Place: Women in the Worlds of Science Fiction Television
In Our Space, Our Place Women in the Worlds of Science Fiction Television, author Sherry Ginn explores the portrayals of female characters in popular Sci Fi television programs.
Watching Race: Television and Struggle for Blackness
Examines the cultural politics of television and race.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s television representations of African Americans exploded on the small screen. Why has this occurred, and what relation do these shows have to society's idea of "blackness"? How do these shows relate to earlier television series featuring African Americans? Herman Gray's Watching Race -- now available in paperback for the first time -- offers a new look at the changing representations of African Americans on television.
Starting with the portrayal of blacks on series such as The Jack Benny Show and Amos 'n' Andy, Gray details the ongoing dialogue between television representations and cultural discourse to show how the meaning of blackness has changed through the years of the TV era. Drawing on analyses of The Cosby Show, Frank's Place, In Living Color, and Roc, as well as music videos, news coverage, and advertising, Watching Race examines how the political stakes, cultural perspectives, and social...
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Arthurian Legends on Film and Television by Bert Olton, ISBN 0786407182
The Arthurian legends are a crucial part of Western culture and literature. With their enduring themes, archetypal characters, and complex plots, it is not surprising that the stories of Camelot should find their way into films and television programs. From the moody (Excalibur) to the looney ("Knighty Knight Bugs"), over 250 entries describe the various media interpretations of the legendary king and his trusty knights. Entries are arranged alphabetically, with complete credits, synopses, and analyses of the ways in which the pieces interpret the legend. Included are works like The Sword in the Stone that are based solely on Arthur and his literary origins, as well as those that feature other Camelot characters like Galahad, Percival, and the operatic favorites Tristan and Isolde. Also included are fanciful interpretations in animated films, parodies like Monty Pythons, films like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade that feature Arthurian themes, and television programs with Arthurian episodes...
Arthurian Legends on Film and Television by Bert Olton, ISBN 0786407182
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The New Zealand Bed & Breakfast Guide
For the traveler seeking excellent hospitality and a taste of how real New Zealanders live, this thoroughly expanded and newly updated bed and breakfast guide is the ultimate handbook. It offers personalized listings written by the hosts themselves, including location, prices, and directions to more than 1,000 private homes and hotels ranging from cozy to luxurious.
The New Zealand Bed & Breakfast Guide
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Aliens for Breakfast by Jonathan Etra, ISBN 0394820932
It's been ten years since Richard Bickerstaff sat down to breakfast and an alien climbed out of his cereal bowl! Join Richard and Aric, a tiny, wisecracking creature from the planet Ganoob, as they battle to save the world from evil aliens in "Aliens for Breakfast, "Aliens for Lunch, and "Aliens for Dinner. We're reissuing the trilogy with brand-new covers sporting a space age 10th Anniversary logo.
Aliens for Breakfast by Jonathan Etra, ISBN 0394820932
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