Glenn Yeffeth

Provides essays on the popular television series by such authors as Laura Resnick, Jean Lorrah, Nancy Holder, Jennifer Crusie, David Brin, Peg Aloi, and Scott Westerfeld.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Discuss Their Favorite Television Show

Seven Seasons of Buffy

Jane Espenson

Presenting a series of essays about the cancelled television program "Firefly," discussing the cult appeal of its characters, the difficulties of its plot, and the conflict between its creator and television executives which caused its run to be short-lived.

Anti-heroes, Lost Shepherds, and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly

Finding Serenity

A selection of essays dealing with every aspect of one of the most beloved science fiction series of all time contains work from some of the genre's greats, including Cory Doctorow, Stephen Baxter, and Lawrence Watt-Evans, and covers topics as varied as Vogon poetry to the idea of the Internet becoming a real-life Guide. Original.

Leading Science Fiction Authors on Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Anthology at the End of the Universe

Science fiction and fantasy authors analyze every aspect of the innovative, action-packed, and always surprising science fiction television series Farscape in this innovative and irreverent essay collection. Contributors include Martha Wells on characters Crichton and D'Argo's buddy relationship, P. N. Elrod on the villains she loves to hate, and Justina Robson on sex, pleasure, and feminism. Topics range from a look at how Moya was designed and an examination of vulgarity and bodily functions to a tourist's budget guide to the Farscape universe and an expert's advice to the peacekeepers who, despite their viciousness, never quite seem to pull it off. Fun, accessible, entertaining, and insightful, these musings will appeal to every admirer of this intriguing television series.

Sex, Drugs And Killer Muppets

Farscape Forever!

This thought-provoking examination of The Matrix explores the technological challenges, religious symbolism, and philosophical dilemmas the film presents. Essays by renowned scientists, technologists, philosophers, scholars, social commentators, and science fiction authors provide engaging and provocative perspectives. Explored in a highly accessible fashion are issues such as the future of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. The symbolism hidden throughout The Matrix and a few glitches in the film are revealed. Discussions include “Finding God in The Matrix,” “The Reality Paradox in The Matrix,” and “Was Cypher Right?: Why We Stay in Our Matrix.” The fascinating issues posed by the film are handled in an intelligent but nonacademic fashion.

Science, Philosophy and the Religion in the Matrix

Taking the Red Pill

The constellation of characters and themes created in Angel, the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off, are explored in this collection of essays. A vampire author, a sex expert, a TV critic, a science fiction novelist, and Buffy writer Nancy Holder provide essays examining the different issues relating to the series, including Angelus as the prototypical high school bully, Angel as victim, Wesley's many transformations, how Spike fits into Angel, the takeover of Wolfram & Hart, and Lindsey's moral center.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Vampire

Five Seasons Of Angel

Jennifer Crusie

One of fiction's most well-loved novels, this 19th-century classic continues to capture the hearts of contemporary readers with its notions of marriage, dating, and romance. Leading authors in the area of women's literature and romance contribute to this fresh collection of essays on everything from Lydia's scandalous marriage to George Wickham to the female-dominated Bennett household and the emphasis placed on courtship and marriage. Contributors include Jo Beverly, Alesia Holliday, Mercedes Lackey, Joyce Millman, and Jill Winters. This compilation is an excellent companion for both those new to Jane Austen and well-versed Austen-philes.

Fresh Perspectives On The Original Chick Lit Masterpiece

Flirting With Pride And Prejudice

Leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the legend of Superman in this anthology, contending that his legend is a truly American myth. Superman was an immigrant with little more than the clothes on his back and raised by simple farmers, absorbing their humble values. He always chose to do the right thing, fighting for truth, justice, and the American way, and represents America at its best. The in-depth analyses of the comics, films and cartoons are at turns funny, philosophical, insightful, and personal, exploring every aspect of the Superman legend.

A Closer Look at Superman

The Man from Krypton

A lot has changed since the first Bond film, Dr No, premiered in 1962. We've experienced the civil rights movement, feminism, the fall of the Soviet empire and 9/11. The world has changed, yet James Bond endures. Or does he? A fun, irreverent look at everyone's favourite spy. From letters of advice to Blofeld (|construct your next secret lair WITHOUT a self-destruct button|) to a debate on who is the best James Bond, this collection of essays examines the James Bond phenomenon with affection, nostalgia and tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Why We Still Need 007

James Bond in the 21st Century

Leah Wilson

The staying power of the world's most dashing secret agent and the evolution of the James Bond franchise are explored in this smart yet nostalgic collection of essays. Leading writers, including Raymond Benson, J.A. Konrath, Raelynn Hillhouse, and John Cox, discuss the ten sexiest Bond girls, the best villains, and the controversy surrounding the latest actor to play James Bond. Topics covered range from the playful—how to build a secret lair and avoid the perennial mistakes made by would-be world dominators—to the thought-provoking, such as Bond's place in the modern world, his Oedipal tendencies and perceived misogyny, and the unerring allure of the charming spy.

A UK and American bestseller, as well as the basis for a major film to be released in 2007, His Dark Materials trilogy is an unusual young adult series thanks to its richly imagined world, rigorously explored cosmology and unflinching confrontation of the modern answers to the Big Questions. Yeffeth helps readers find their way through Pullman's trilogy, from the streets of Lyra's Oxford to Dr. Malone's lab, from the republic of Heaven to the harpy-ruled pit of Hell.

Religion, Science, and Daemonology in His Dark Materials

Navigating The Golden Compass

The only book of its kind to feed the appetites of the Bridget Jones cum Pride and Prejudice fans with a look at the novel through the eyes of leading romance and chick-lit authors. Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice has remained one of her most cherished and loved novels. In addition to a wildly popular BBC series, it has been made into a number of movies. Now, leading women writers voice their thoughts on the classic. Edited by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie.

Fresh Perspectives on the Original Chick-lit Masterpiece

Flirting with Pride & Prejudice

A collection of essays on the most successful video game of all time--Halo--this guide is an unauthorized examination of the phenomenon from every angle.

Scott Wegener

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