Description
This anthology is an attempt to fill this scholarly oversight and spark a wider conversation about the show's deeper themes. Across 15 scholarly essays, this book's contributors study Adventure Time from a variety of angles, proving just how insightful the series really is. From a consideration of BMO's queer identity to a psychoanalytic reading of Lemongrab and an examination of how anime has impacted the show, the topics explored in this anthology are diverse and unique and are likely to appeal to scholars and fans alike.
About the Author
Paul A. Thomas is a library specialist at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, and also performs in the wizard rock band The 8th Horcrux.
Reviews
An incredible look at an often-overlooked staple of Cartoon Network, this text will provide scholars (and scholarly-minded fans) of Adventure Time a paradigmatic examination of the program."-David S. Silverman, Kansas State University-Salina
Book Information
ISBN 9781476678580
Author Paul A. Thomas
Format Paperback
Page Count 277
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Series Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Details
Subtitle: |
Critical Essays on Cartoon Network's World of Ooo |
Series: |
Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |