Brooker, Will

Never-Ending Watchmen: Adaptations, Sequels, Prequels and Remixes

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ISBN 13:
9781350198739
author:
Brooker, Will
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
Condition:
New
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£26.97

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Watchmen Adaptations: A Critical Exploration of a Franchise in Flux. Since its initial publication in 1987, Watchmen has evolved into a complex, multi-platform franchise. Will Brooker examines the ways in which this graphic novel has expanded over time, incorporating theories of adaptation, intertextuality, and deconstruction to understand how each new iteration influences our understanding of the original work. The author considers the implications of these adaptations, including their relationship with one another and the challenges they pose for readers navigating conflicting narratives. This thought-provoking analysis offers insights into the ways in which media can shape our perceptions of reality, particularly in an era marked by post-truth politics.

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