| The Twilight Zone FAQ: All That's Left to Know about the Fifth Dimension and Beyond Contributor(s): Thompson, Dave (Author) |
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ISBN: 1480396184 ISBN-13: 9781480396180 Publisher: Applause Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.457 |
| LCCN: 2015037710 |
| Series: FAQ |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.40 lbs) 392 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Twilight Zone is among the most beloved shows in American television history, a pioneering fantasy behemoth that bridged the cultural gap between the 1950s and 1960s with thought-provoking mystery, mind-boggling theorems, and occasionally outright horror. The Twilight Zone FAQ takes the reader back to that halcyon era, looking back on the show and its impact as a force for societal change, via reflections on the manifold topics and controversies that the show took on - from the space race to the Red Menace, from paranoia to madness and beyond. Dave Thompson traces the history of the show - from its earliest flowering in the mind of then-unknown Rod Serling through its slow birth, shaky beginning, and breathless five-season run - and he shows how it became the blueprint for so much of the fantasy television that has followed. Chapters deal with the comic books, novels, and many other spin-offs, including the movie, the TV revamps, and even the amusement park ride. In addition, this FAQ offers a full guide to every episode, providing details on the cast and music and pinpointing both the best and the worst of the series, all adding up to a brightly opinionated time machine that catapults the reader back to the true golden age of American television. |