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'...a collection of critical essays and an episode guide eidted and introduced with a gentle but piercing wit...' -Paul Brazier, Interzone 'Does what any successful such volume ought to do: makes you want to go and watch Buffy. A lot.' -Steven Poole, The Guardian
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The second edition of this guide has been rewritten and expanded to cover the sixth and seventh - and final - seasons of "Buffy" and the third and fourth seasons of "Angel". New to the book are chapters on the relationship between Buffy and the lovelorn vampire Spike and on the thematic structure of Angel. All chapters have been rewritten and the useful good episode guide has been expanded to cover all seven season of "Buffy" and the four seasons of "Angel".
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Buffy Anne Summers, a Vampire Slayer, (S1-3) schoolgirl, (S4-5) student, (S6) burger flipper and (S7) school counsellor, daughter of Joyce Summers, a gallery owner, divorced from Hank Summers, a neglectful father. Read the first page
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Buffy Anne Summers, a Vampire Slayer, (S1-3) schoolgirl, (S4-5) student, (S6) burger flipper and (S7) school counsellor, daughter of Joyce Summers, a gallery owner, divorced from Hank Summers, a neglectful father. Read the first page
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From Inside and Outside of the Buffyverse- a worthy additional work,
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This review is from: Reading the "Vampire Slayer": The New, Updated, Unofficial Guide to 'Buffy' and 'Angel' (Reading Contemporary Television) (Paperback)
Buffy The Vampire Slayer started out as a film and between 1997 to 2004 was arguably one of the most talked about and viewed TV shows in the Fantasy genre, and along with the equally remarkable spin off Angel set the scene for the numerous modern and `sympathetic' vampire books and films.This book was originally published in 2001 at the height of the Buffy (series 5 out of 7) and Angel (Series 2 out of 5) popularity, this edition published in 2004 takes into account all of the seven Buffy series and four of the Angel series. Rather than a `companion' to various series this is a collection of essays considering issues raised, themes used and traditions & genres honoured from the perspective of both shows. Therefore this is not suitable for someone new to the shows looking for basic information. (Yep! Still happening-just as I have picked up another classic TV series now long finished) This is for those familiar with the episodes, characters and themes and serves as a collection of fresh viewpoints to consider. There have been several books using Buffy/Angel as a foundation for the examination of today's world or analysing where the two series fitted into the contemporary western society. Taking into account the 2001 edition this might have been the first and as the book is a result of several writers' contributions the reader will be served with much food for thought from differing themes and approaches. If you are a devoted fan of these series I would recommend this book to you for another visit to the Buffyverse.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent required reading for BtVS/AtS fans,
By gunngirl - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Reading the "Vampire Slayer": The New, Updated, Unofficial Guide to 'Buffy' and 'Angel' (Reading Contemporary Television) (Paperback)
Unfortunetly we don't get Angel season five in this book, it is still very engaging, informative, interesting and thought provoking. This book is not for the average viewer or even for just a passing fan. It's for the fanatic. He does include a character list, including villains and recurring characters with descriptions for everyone, but it won't mean much to you unless you're a fan of the show.This book links both shows together, often discussing them both in unison and how some characters on Angel relate to Buffy, which I liked because both worlds do intertwine, epecially with Buffy and Angel as a former couple. But what's best is Kaveney really goes in depth with Buffy, making points about show titles, quotes, certain moments and key comments and objects and how they either pertain to something important or forshadow something else. He explains a lot, and does well discussing Spike and Buffy's relationship and all the sexual relationships on the show, which is one of his best reviews. He goes through each season discussing character growth, and the oh so many metaphors of Joss' world -- many things that you probably didn't catch, but can now note on another viewing after him pointing it out to you. There were so many things I didn't catch or understand during the years that were pointed out to me now. However, not every page is exceptional or even worthy. Best chapters are : "She save the world. A lot" "Entropy as Demon" "What you are, what's to come" "The only thing better than killing a slayer" and "Blood and Choice" Also, "They always mistake me for the character I play" is fairly interesting and provides some good key information. The interviews were pretty bland. Kaveney sometimes writes with an overzealous flair, but he does get his point across and I enjoyed it. I gave this five stars for the chapters I mentioned. I wish season five of Angel could have been included. I think his discussion on Angel would have been deeper had it been. Overall, a FANTASTIC read for a hardcore fan. I reccommend, especially now the the Whedonverse is officially gone.
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Not Quite A Love Letter,
By Summer40 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Reading the "Vampire Slayer": The New, Updated, Unofficial Guide to 'Buffy' and 'Angel' (Reading Contemporary Television) (Paperback)
"Reading the Vampire Slayer" is more than a guide to the "Buffy" and "Angel" series. The author pays a lot of respect to the shows without bowing down to the 'genius' of Josh Whedon. The introduction chapter serves as a brief summary of seasons 1-7 of "Buffy" and 1-4 of "Angel". The summaries were refreshing and they went far beyond what Buffy/Angel boards would offer.The interviews of Jane Espenson and Stevens DeKnight brought an awareness of the writing/script process. Both writers were down-to-earth and critical of their own work. The authors, especially DeKnight, listened to what the fans said about certain episodes and strove to improve his work. There were a couple of chapters that could have been written by Wilcox (emphasizing literature/religon & Buffy), but Kaveney sinks his/her teeth into the chapter involving sexuality and the two shows. The reader could tell that Kaveney enjoyed writing that chapter, because the writing becomes less collegiate and more raunchy (intelligent raunch). The last chapter belongs in the "No they didn't!" category, where the author critiques the actual actors from the shows. If you were an actor on either series, upon reading this particular chapter, the author could either receive a nice bouquet of flowers or toe nail clippings. Overall, this was a great book and a must read for all Buffy/Angel fans. |
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