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02264aam a2200349 a 4500 001 9381FDB009D711E183938E966AFF544E 003 SILO 005 20111108010158 008 110401s2011 ncu b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2011013892 020 $a 0786443154 (softcover : alk. paper) 020 $a 9780786443154 (softcover : alk. paper) 035 $a (OCoLC)681482820 040 $a DLC $c DLC $d SILO $d BTCTA $d YDXCP $d BWX $d SILO 042 $a pcc 050 00 $a PN1992.8.F35 $b S57 2011 082 00 $a 791.45/615 $2 22 100 1 $a Short, Sue, $d 1968- 245 1 $a Cult telefantasy series : $b a critical analysis of The prisoner, Twin peaks, The X-files, Buffy the vampire slayer, Lost, Heroes, Doctor Who and Star Trek / $c Sue Short. 260 $a Jefferson, N.C. : $b McFarland, $c c2011. 300 $a ix, 245 p. ; $c 23 cm. 490 1 $a Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; $v 30 520 $a "A select group of television series with strong elements of fantasy has achieved cult status. This work analyzes what makes these programs unique, and what they have in common. Included are assessments of strategies used to promote the series' appeal; an explanation of "transmedia" storytelling; evaluations of how viewers shaped cult texts; and descriptions of changes within broadcasting"--Provided by publisher. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 $a Introduction -- The prisoner: the show that set the precedents -- Twin peaks: the death of Laura Palmer and the birth of a phenomenon -- The X-files: trust, belief, and broken promises -- Buffy the vampire slayer: beauty and the "big bad" -- How Lost redefined cult television: a mystery island and a monster hit -- Why Heroes failed: the superpowered franchise that fell from grace -- Doctor Who and Star trek: twenty-first century reboots -- Conclusion. 650 0 $a Fantasy television programs $x History and criticism. 650 0 $a Science fiction television programs $x History and criticism. 830 0 $a Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; $v 30. 941 $a 2 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20180110024840.0 952 $l USUX851 $d 20160825091551.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=9381FDB009D711E183938E966AFF544EInitiate Another SILO Locator Search