Fascist Lizards from Outer Space

The Politics, Literary Influences and Cultural History of Kenneth Johnson's V

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Television, Performing Arts, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
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Author: Dan Copp ISBN: 9781476627625
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: March 10, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Dan Copp
ISBN: 9781476627625
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: March 10, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

When Kenneth Johnson’s science fiction miniseries V premiered in 1983, it netted more than 40 percent of the television viewing audience and went on to spawn a sequel, a weekly series, novelizations, comic books and a remake. Yet the 2009 V reboot was cancelled in its second season, despite a robust premiere. Both versions were products of their respective times, but the original was inspired by classic works by the likes of Sinclair Lewis and Leo Tolstoy. Johnson’s predilection for literature and history helped give his telling of V a sense of heart and depth that the contemporary version sorely lacked. Featuring exclusive interviews with cast and crew, this book examines V’s cultural impact and considers the future of the franchise.

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When Kenneth Johnson’s science fiction miniseries V premiered in 1983, it netted more than 40 percent of the television viewing audience and went on to spawn a sequel, a weekly series, novelizations, comic books and a remake. Yet the 2009 V reboot was cancelled in its second season, despite a robust premiere. Both versions were products of their respective times, but the original was inspired by classic works by the likes of Sinclair Lewis and Leo Tolstoy. Johnson’s predilection for literature and history helped give his telling of V a sense of heart and depth that the contemporary version sorely lacked. Featuring exclusive interviews with cast and crew, this book examines V’s cultural impact and considers the future of the franchise.

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