Using examples such as "Big Brother" and "Billy Elliot", Bignell offers a comprehensive, intelligent and readable introduction into the critical approach in contemporary media studies. This second edition includes sections on men's style magazines, docusoaps and "reality TV".
Originally published under the title: The television handbook (2000).
The first academic study of the science fiction television of Terry Nation, inventor of the Daleks, and author of 'Survivors' and 'Blake's 7' - places his work in the context of its... Læs mere
Originally published under the title: The television handbook (2000).
This book focuses on the five dramas written by Samuel Beckett for television, in the context of British television. -- .
This study explores the relationship between writing and film, looking at box office successes such as "The Piano" and "The English Patient" as well as adaptations of 19th century "classic" novels, and science fiction films such as "Blade Runner" and "Starship Troopers".