Supernatural : a history of television's unearthly road trip

Giannini, Erin, 1974- author.

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"Supernatural: A History of Television's Unearthly Road Trip is a captivating examination of the cultural phenomenon that is Supernatural, the longest running genre series in US television history. It examines the show's predecessors, characters, major storylines, devoted fanbase, and how it has influenced other series that followed"-- Provided by publisher.

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ISBN:

9781538190111
1538190117

Description:

xvii, 219 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-208) and index

Contents:

Introduction. The family business : Supernatural's unlikely success
On the road so far : a trip through TV history
Creating (and recreating) Supernatural
Sam, Dean, and the great American road story
"We saved the world. A lot" : Supernatural and its predecessors
God(s) and monsters : Supernatural, folklore, and religion
Blasting the fourth wall : Supernatural's metafictional episodes
Deals with the devil : Supernatural's political hell
Supernatural and the changing television landscape
Beyond "Sam" and "Dean" girls : Supernatural and fan activism
Conclusion. The end of the road?

LCCN:

2021011366

Control Number:

3374244

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