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Christine Cornea
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  • Paperback: 308 pages
  • Publisher: Edinburgh University Press (1 Jun 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 074861642X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0748616428
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 303,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'This is an important new survey of a body of film. It offers plenty of new insights in a refreshingly jargon-free language. It will become a necessary companion for any serious viewer of SF film.' --Professor David Seed, School of English, University of Liverpool

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This major new study offers a broad historical and theoretical reassessment of the science fiction film genre. The book explores the development of science fiction in cinema from its beginnings in early film through to recent examples of the genre. Each chapter sets analyses of chosen films within a wider historical/cultural context, while concentrating on a specific thematic issue. The book therefore presents vital and unique perspectives in its approach to the genre, which include discussion of the relevance of psychedelic imagery, the 'new woman of science', generic performance and the prevalence of 'techno-orientalism' in recent films. While American films will be one of the principle areas covered, the author also engages with a range of pertinent examples from other nations, as well as discussing the centrality of science fiction as a transnational film genre. The films discussed include: "The Day the Earth Stood Still", "The Body Snatchers", "Forbidden Planet", "The Quatermass Experiment", "2001: A Space Odyssey", "Demon Seed", "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", "Star Wars", "Altered States", "Alien", "Blade Runner", "The Brother from Another Planet", "Back to the Future", "The Terminator", "Predator", "The One", "Dark City", "The Matrix", "Fifth Element" and "eXistenZ". Its key features are: it is thematically organised for use as a course text; it introduces current and past theories and practices, and provides an overview of the main themes, approaches and areas of study; covers new and burgeoning approaches such as generic performance and aspects of postmodern identity; and, includes new interviews with some of the main practitioners in the field: Roland Emmerich, Paul Verhoeven, Ken Russell, Stan Winston, William Gibson, Brian Aldiss, Joe Morton, Dean Norris and Billy Gray.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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i am a film studies student in london and this book was recommended by one of my tutors for the science fiction module. i can definetly say this is essential reading for the course but get the feeling that the interested layman would also find it enjoyable. it is written well and avoids technical jargon to put its concise points across. well worth it!
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Interesting read 28 Jun 2007
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This is a great book, very east to read with lots of good ideas which would appeal both to the academic as well as the film fan. The interviews make particularly interesting reading. I would highly recommend this book.
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This is a beautifully written book in a captivating style. Introducing fresh insight with vicious intelligence into the established origins of sci-fi whilst highlighting in both anecdotal and evidential ways how the genre has developed by subconscious through social pressures whilst visiting the spectrum between.

Whilst acknowledging and explaining the derivation of cliché surrounding previous dry and tired explorations of this field, this text seamlessly introduced ideas that challenged my own conceptual understanding and re-inspired me to analyse conventional beliefs I had accepted almost without question.

I would consider that this an essential read for all film students especially those focusing on this genre. If this is the first or the last of many books you have read about Sci-Fi it still remains strangely appropriate.
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