Adapting Television and Literature is an incisive collection of essays that explores the growing sub-category of televis......more
A rollicking account of the groundbreaking show from one of the show’s producers, featuring the voices of the stars, cre......more
This giant collection of puzzles for adults celebrates the characters, the cast, the story and the influences of Yellows......more
For nearly six decades the adventures of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard has delighted generations of viewers. Classic ......more
In the history of Cleveland television, there is no more formidable pioneer than Betty Cope. From her entry-level positi......more
"Don’t be alone, Doctor," Amy Pond tells the Eleventh Doctor in "The Angels Take Manhattan," and of course the irony is ......more
This collection examines the impact of streaming platforms on European cinema. It is structured from three distinct poin......more
Whether it be Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings, Queen Charlotte and King George, or Kate Sharma and Anthony Br......more
Focusing on these two key decades, this book explores how portrayals of social class and associated work and labor issue......more
This book explores the interwoven relationship between language, media, and society in post-Apartheid South Africa. The ......more
In 1967, producer George Schlatter pitched an idea for a quirky new television show: one inspired by the hippie counterc......more
Autistic-Coded Representation and Autism Stereotypes: Looking for the Spectrum takes a fresh approach to examining autis......more
In "Scripts That Captivate: A Guide to Writing and Selling TV Ideas," veteran screenwriter and industry insider Frank P.......more
This book explores the connections between history and fantasy in George RR Martin’s immensely popular book series ’A So......more
This official Minecraft cookbook expands beyond its sixty recipes, giving aspiring young chefs the tools needed to begin......more
This book explores the ways in which the current metatextual turn, in both the usual genres in which it appears and its ......more
This multinational, multidisciplinary collection of essays focuses on Hallmark Channel movies and Hallmark’s position in......more
Italian Americans in Film and Other Media examines the representation of the Italian immigrant experience from D.W. Grif......more
An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek: Picard, a three-season spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and a mu......more
Have you ever considered a career in meteorology? The perception of meteorology is often based on the person delivering ......more
Have you ever considered a career in meteorology? The perception of meteorology is often based on the person delivering ......more
Taking a postmodern critical approach, this collection of new essays explores The CW Network’s popular television drama ......more
A freewheeling, nonlinear exploration of the performing duo and their decade-long collaboration from 1946 to 1956....more
This edited collection is the first book-length critical study of the Showtime-Sky Atlantic television series Penny Drea......more
This volume aims to deepen our understanding of the dynamic intersections of war and media in the rapidly transforming m......more
This volume aims to deepen our understanding of the dynamic intersections of war and media in the rapidly transforming m......more
Embark on an odyssey through the series that galvanized the television sci-fi anthology genre. In the wake of the juveni......more
This book explores how television and streaming services portray transgender characters who identify as male or nonbinar......more
Babylon 5 revolutionized genre television. First aired in 1993, the space opera series is highly respected for everythin......more
Adaptation Before Cinema highlights a range of pre-cinematic media forms, including theater, novelization, painting and ......more
Experience a little more ’Gilmore’! Designed to be a companion to You’ve Been Gilmored!, but this book can be enjoyed by......more
Do you want to find out which family served as inspiration for the acclaimed TV show The Sopranos? If you want to uncove......more
Exploring emotions as social relations through the lens of dramatic television serials, this book investigates the profo......more
When the final episode of BoJack Horseman aired on Netflix in 2020, it was to massive critical and popular acclaim. Acro......more
Much has been written about the aesthetics of the television series Hannibal and its devoted fans, and some have discuss......more
In this book, Lea Gerhards traces connections between three recent vampire romance series; the Twilight film series (200......more
In Feel-Bad Postfeminism, Catherine McDermott provides crucial insight into what growing up during empowerment postfemin......more
Featuring over forty interviews with America’s leading showrunners, this book provides unique perspectives and insights ......more
Featuring over forty interviews with America’s leading showrunners, this book provides unique perspectives and insights ......more
Was the 1959 UK General Election the first television election? Could television be used to create a Party ’image’? Tele......more
The Production of Political Television (1977) is a study of the organization and methods of production of political tele......more
Western Broadcasting Over the Iron Curtain (1986) examines the development of broadcasting policy by Western democracies......more
Broadcasting in Canada (1977) examines the unique challenges to broadcasting in the country: the size of the country, it......more
Broadcasting in Ireland (1978) outlines the historical and sociological background of Ireland to place the progress of i......more
Broadcasting in the Netherlands (1977) analyses Dutch broadcasting, describing the historical traditions of Dutch societ......more
Television: A Critical Review (1963) is written by Sir Gerald Beadle, once Director of the BBC, and possessing of a long......more
Daytime Television Programming (1991) provides a practical understanding of daytime television formats, viewer demograph......more
Broadcast Indecency (1997) treats broadcast indecency as more than a simple regulatory problem in American law. The auth......more
Telecommunications in Developing Countries (1990) stresses the importance of modern, micro electronics-based telecommuni......more
Broadcast Voice Performance (1989) incorporates the insights and experience of more than 100 successful practising voice......more
Satellite Technology in Education (1991) looks at the potential of satellite technology in education. It examines the us......more
Audio Control Handbook (1989) employs a step-by-step approach to prepare students for audio work in the broadcast indust......more
Audio Production Techniques for Video (1987) looks at the mechanics and operation of audio tape and video tape recorders......more
Behind the Tube (1990) tells the story of the unseen foundation of modern radio, TV and cable - the technology that enab......more
Rebel in Radio (1973) looks at the story of WQXR, the rebel New York commercial radio station. It examines WQXR’s place ......more
Broadcasting in Mexico (1979) traces the birth and growth of Mexico’s broadcasting services against the background of it......more
Winning the Global TV News Game (1995) examines the worldwide TV news revolution of the 1990s, dealing with live TV news......more
Broadcast Sound Technology (1995) covers the basic principles of all the main aspects of the broadcast chain, including ......more
Broadcast Data Systems (1990) looks at the broadcasting technology of data transmission over TV and radio channels - com......more
Colour Television (1968) examines the rapid growth of colour television in the 1960s as technological advances enabled p......more
Broadcast Writing (1991) looks at the tools necessary for writers to find and develop stories for radio and television. ......more
Broadcast Transmission Engineering Practice (1992) contains a wealth of technical knowledge and practical experience, as......more
Global Broadcasting Systems (1996) provides a comprehensive look at broadcasting throughout the world. It discusses how ......more
The Politics of Broadcasting (1985) examines the state of broadcasting in a variety of Western democracies from a politi......more
Images of the Enemy (1985) discusses and decodes British television news coverage of the superpower disarmament talks an......more
Writing Comedy for Television (1983) is a practical, step-by-step manual about how and what to write. It contains many e......more
Communications Systems (1999) examines various communications systems using satellites, and includes much information on......more
Global Telecommunications (1992) clarifies the complex, politically-charged arena of international telecommunications. B......more
Broadcasting and Society (1983) examines the power of radio broadcasting as a medium of instant communication and entert......more
Materials for Learning (1981) examines the ability of books and broadcasts to change lives. The combination of print, ra......more
Teachers & Television (1987) examines the use of television in education. With television being the most powerful medium......more
Telecommunications: A Systems Approach (1976) presents two extended case studies, of public telephone and television sys......more
A Guide to Commercial Radio Journalism (1999) covers every aspect of the profession, from journalistic practice to media......more
The Lively Audience (1986) studies television from the children’s own point of view. Contrary to most prevailing opinion......more
Factual Television (1966) looks at the techniques and purpose of all facets of factual television - news and current aff......more
Media Use in the Information Age (1989) analyses new technologies, their impact on mass communications, and their effect......more
Television in the Making (1956) looks at television in its infancy, with essays by the leaders of the medium at the time......more
A Director’s Method for Film and Television (1992) presents the ’cinematic language’ approach to directing for film and ......more
Sweet. Relatable. Easy to read. A ladybug is a small and gentle. Laiyah the Ladybug is set on taking small steps to make......more
Throughout the long running BBC series Doctor Who, the Doctor has rarely been alone, traveling with both female and male......more
This book constitutes the first full volume dedicated to an academic analysis of theatrically-released spinoff films der......more
"Kenan is a master storyteller with extraordinary stories to tell. I wouldn’t miss this for the world."--Leslie Jones Wh......more
This book explores the emergence and development of multilingual fiction series, a relatively new phenomenon propelled b......more
Acting On Camera The Australian Way is your complete guide to developing your skills to become a working actor in film a......more
This book examines how Italian Americans have been represented in cinema, from the depiction of Italian migration in New......more
"Take a culinary journey through the fantastical world of The Witcher with thoughtfully imagined, flavorful recipes insp......more
Where are the friends? Are they hiding in Monica’s apartment? Drinking coffee at Central Perk? Maybe at the beach house?......more
Television has a prime role to play in the formation of discursive domains in the everyday life of South Asian publics. ......more
Television has a prime role to play in the formation of discursive domains in the everyday life of South Asian publics. ......more
Horror, no matter the medium, has always retained some influence of philosophy. Horror literature, cinema, comic books a......more
Bea Arthur as the owner of the Mos Eisley Cantina. Long scenes entirely of Wookies bleating at each other, without subti......more
This collection of essays approaches the American Horror Story cult television series through a rich variety of critical......more
How does an immortal deal with death? What can an ancient Time Lord teach us about real human nature? Why does the Docto......more
How does an immortal deal with death? What can an ancient Time Lord teach us about real human nature? Why does the Docto......more
This book tells the stories of disabled people who have been influential in creating modern mass media....more
Over the past several years, the Thai popular culture landscape has radically transformed due to the emergence of "Boys ......more
Reality TV Behind The Curtain is a fascinating and revealing look at the inner workings of the world of reality televisi......more
The always thrilling and entertaining cases of Leroy Jethro Gibbs (cover shot), played by Mark Harmon, and his NCIS-crew......more
A chronicle collecting concept art and creator commentary from the development of the hyper-meta animated Netflix series......more