Kategoria BISAC: Performing Arts >> Television - Genres - Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

In a world shrunk by modern transport and communication, Star Trek has maintained the values of western maritime exploration through the discovery of strange new worlds in space. Throughout its fifty-year history, the starry sea has provided a familiar backdrop to an ongoing interrogation of what it means to be human.

This book charts the developing Star Trek story from the 1960s through to the present day. Although the core values and progressive politics of the series earliest episodes have remained at the heart of Star Trek throughout half a century, in other ways the...

THE book the Time Lords (including the Doctor) read when studying at the Academy, the full-color in-world history that pieces together the true story of Gallifrey from the many and contradictory accounts that survived the Last Great Time War.

Doctor Who: A Brief History of Time Lords tells the story of all of this ancient, legendary civilization, of notable historical figures, of Gallifrey itself, of the Time War and much more. The planet Gallifrey. The Shining World of the Seven Systems. Often to be found in the constellation of Kasterborous. Birthplace of one of...

How a Show, and the Support of Its Fandom, Changed--and Saved--Lives

Supernatural, a three-time People's Choice Award winner for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show and Tumblr's 2015 Most Reblogged "Live Action TV," has made a name for itself by supporting and encouraging its fans to "always keep fighting," and a memorable line from early in the show's run, "Family don't end with blood," became an inspiring mantra for many who found community in the fandom.

In 25 powerful chapters written by Supernatural's actors and fans, including series lead...

onsters seem to be here to stay.

Though we have left belief in the supernatural and -realness- of monsters in the past, we continue to craft monstrous narratives which delve into the depths of the human subconscious.

In certain cases, we love to love the monster. In others, we bond over mutual desire to see it conquered, vanquished. The inherent mutability of the monster provides us with endless opportunities to reimagine, reenvision, and reencounter these creatures.

This volume contains discussions and dissections of monsters across multiple media...