| Webslinger: Unauthorized Essays On Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man Contributor(s): Conway, Gerry (Editor), Wilson, Leah (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1933771062 ISBN-13: 9781933771069 Publisher: Benbella Books OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: ** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** The tangled web of vengeance, love, and loss woven by Spider-Man comics and films is explored in this collection of insightful essays by acclaimed writers of comics and science fiction. A variety of topics-- from the superhero's sarcasm to the science behind radioactive spiders-- are discussed in essays on "Turning Rage into Responsibility: A Psychology of Loss," "Love Is Selfish: Can a Hero Afford Personal Attachments?," and "Self Identity and Costume Design." The popular rival Green Goblin, the bumbling-yet-influential media, and the part New York City itself plays in stories are skillfully explored, as is the overall philosophy of mild-mannered Peter Parker and Spidey's relationship with the rest of the characters in the Marvel universe. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Dewey: 741.597 |
| LCCN: 2006032613 |
| Series: Smart Pop |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.28" W x 8.94" (0.84 lbs) 240 pages |
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