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Looks like this might be an interesting book. It seems Karen Travis
will be one of the contibutors.
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Star Wars on Trial
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science
Fiction Films of All Time
A thorough look at the pros, cons, and societal impact of the iconic
sci-fi films
Debates on the authenticity of the Star Wars franchise and the
hero-or-villain status of George Lucas are at the heart of these essays
by bestselling science-fiction authors. The incredible popularity of
the movies has led to the formation of strong emotions within the
science fiction community on the strengths and flaws of the films,
exemplified here by David Brin's attacks and Matthew Woodring Stover's
defense of the movies. This intense examination of the epic works
addresses a broad range of issues-from politics, religion, and the
saga's overall logic to the impact of the series on bookshelf space as
well as science-fiction film. The question Is George Lucas a hero for
bringing science fiction to a mass audience or a villain who doesn't
understand the genre he's working for? is discussed before a final
"Judge's Verdict" on the greatness-or weakness-of the franchise is
reached.
David Brin is the author of 15 novels, including Earth, Startide
Rising, and The Uplift War, and numerous short stories. He is the
recipient of three Hugo Awards and one Nebula Award. He lives in
Encinitas, California. Matthew Woodring Stover is the author of the
film novelization Stars Wars: Revenge of the Sith, as well as Blade of
Tyshalle and Star Wars: Shatterpoint. He lives in Chicago.
Price: $17.95
Category: Science Fiction, Film
Pages: 240
Book Type: Paper
Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 193210089X
BenBella Books/BenBella Books
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