Dan Copp

Fascist Lizards from Outer Space

The Politics, Literary Influences and Cultural History of Kenneth Johnson's V

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Produktbeschreibung

When Kenneth Johnson's science fiction miniseries V premiered in 1983, it netted more than 40 percent of the television viewing audience and went on to spawn a sequel, a weekly series, novelizations, comic books and a remake. Yet the 2009 V reboot was cancelled in its second season, despite a robust premiere. Both versions were products of their respective times, but the original was inspired by classic works by the likes of Sinclair Lewis and Leo Tolstoy. Johnson's predilection for literature and history helped give his telling of V a sense of heart and depth that the contemporary version sorely lacked. Featuring exclusive interviews with cast and crew, this book examines V's cultural impact and considers the future of the franchise.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. März 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 293g
• ISBN-13: 9781476667126
• ISBN-10: 1476667128
• Artikelnr.: 45746724

Autorenporträt

Dan Copp is an award-winning freelance writer and former newspaper reporter whose articles have appeared in numerous publications. He lives in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Part One: The Original Miniseries 1.
Kenneth Johnson and Classic Literature 2.
Lizards in Jackboots Part Two: V Goes Primetime (1984-85) 3.
The Not-So Final Battle 4.
V's Short-Lived Dynasty Part Three: Terrorists from Outer Space 5.
V in a Post-9/11 World 6.
C'est la V Conclusion: To V or Not to V Appendix A.
V Episode Guide Appendix B.
V Collectibles Works Cited Index