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I find your lack of faith disturbing : Star Wars and the triumph of geek culture

I find your lack of faith disturbing : Star Wars and the triumph of geek culture

Jameson, A. D., 1976- author.
Book 2018

"A.D. Jameson takes geeks and non-geeks alike on a surprising and insightful journey through the science fiction, fantasy, and superhero franchises that now dominate pop culture. Walking us through the rise of geekdom from its underground origins to the top of the box office and the bestseller lists, Jameson takes in franchises such as The Lord of the Rings, Guardians of the Galaxy, Harry Potter, Star Trek, and in particular, Star Wars--as well a...

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Fans (Persons)
Geeks (Computer enthusiasts) History
Jameson, A. D., 1976-
Star Wars films History and criticism
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ISBN:
9780374537364
0374537364
Edition:
First edition
Description:
288 pages ; 20 cm
Other Title:
Star Wars and the triumph of geek culture
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-272) and index
Contents:
Pt. 1. The story so far
"Oh, I'm back out in space again": the realism of Star Wars
The children of Spielberg and Lucas
Geek goes mainstream
Pt. 2. What every geek wants
Do you bleed?
Historical documents
The great geek game
Geeking out
Pt. 3. To be continued . . .
I've got a bad feeling about this: the importance of being geeky
Why so serious?
Back out in space again: the beauty of Star Wars
LCCN:
2017038357
Control Number:
2492874
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