Star Wars on Trial Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science Fiction Films of All Time |
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| Editor:
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Stover, Matthew Woodring |
| ISBN: | 978-1-935251-53-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Publisher: | BenBella Books
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| Imprint: | SmartPop |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Debates on the authenticity of the
Star Wars franchise and the hero-or-villain status of George Lucas are at the heart of these essays by bestselling science-fiction authors. The incredible popularity of the movies has led to the formation of strong emotions within the science fiction community on the strengths and flaws of the films, exemplified here by David Brin's attacks and Matthew Woodring Stover's defense of the movies. This intense examination of the epic works...
More DescriptionDebates on the authenticity of the Star Wars franchise and the hero-or-villain status of George Lucas are at the heart of these essays by bestselling science-fiction authors. The incredible popularity of the movies has led to the formation of strong emotions within the science fiction community on the strengths and flaws of the films, exemplified here by David Brin's attacks and Matthew Woodring Stover's defense of the movies. This intense examination of the epic works addresses a broad range of issues--from politics, religion, and the saga's overall logic to the impact of the series on bookshelf space as well as science-fiction film. The question Is George Lucas a hero for bringing science fiction to a mass audience or a villain who doesn't understand the genre he's working for? is discussed before a final "Judge's Verdict" on the greatness--or weakness--of the franchise is reached.