Katz, Evan Ross
Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306826689
- author:
- Katz, Evan Ross
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Da Capo Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Cultural Phenomenon The seven-year run of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was marked by a loyal fandom and a trailblazing female lead, a rarity in television at the time. Evan Ross Katz explores the show's cultural relevance, delving into its impact on conversations about gender, sexuality, and feminism. This book is part oral history, part celebration, and part memoir of the author's personal fandom, offering a nuanced look at the show's complexities. Katz examines the show's evolution, including its tone and the factors that influenced its development. He draws on interviews with the show's cast, creators, and crew, as well as conversations with fans and those who knew the show's stars. This thoughtful analysis sheds light on the show's shortcomings and the ways in which it contributed to important conversations about feminism and representation. By engaging with the concept of fandom and its influence on our understanding of the world, Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born offers a fascinating exploration of a television show that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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