Fantastic Transmedia

Narrative, Play and Memory Across Science Fiction and Fantasy Storyworlds

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

Av C. Harvey

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Contemporary culture is packed with fantasy and science fiction storyworlds extending across multiple media platforms. This book explores the myriad ways in which imaginary worlds use media like films, novels, videogames, comic books, toys and increasingly user-generated content to captivate and energise contemporary audiences.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-01-01
Mått140 x 216 x 13 mm
Vikt295 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor238
Upplaga2015
FörlagPalgrave Macmillan
ISBN9781349455003

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Colin B. Harvey is a writer, narrative designer and academic based at King's College, London, UK. His fiction includes licensed tie-in material for Doctor Who, Highlander and Judge Dredd and Dead Kelly for Abaddon Books set in the Afterblight shared storyworld. He has authored numerous videogame story design documents for Sony and presented and written extensively on the subject of transmedia storytelling.

"Exploring the diverse nature of transmedia storytelling, Colin B Harvey places affect and memory at the very heart of his approach. It's a decision that pays dividends, generating new taxonomies and fresh understandings via an impressive series of examples. Drawing on his experience as a licensed tie-in creator, Harvey seamlessly integrates scholarship, creative vitality and industry knowledge. Fantastic Transmedia lives up to its title: this is a great book." - Matt Hills, Aberystwyth University, UK