Overview
An intelligent, highly readable, hugely funny dissection of the world's most watched TV programme - The Simpsons Astute, funny, literate, politically and culturally aware; in this analysis of The Simpsons, Chris Turner, a provocative new writer, dissects the world's favourite TV show - its genesis, past, characters and influence. Bart, Homer and Marge have entered the lexicon of iconic, global characters. Bart has the highest recognition factor amongst kids in the UK & US, way above that of Harry Potter. The British voted it their favourite TV programme ever. The Archbishop of Canterbury called it 'one of the most subtle pieces of propaganda around in the cause of sense, humility and virtue.' Yet The Simpsons is thoroughly subversive and irreverent. Bringing the savvy insight to The Simpsons that has been brought to publishing on global politics, the internet and the fast-food industry, Chris Turner looks at how teh programme is created and the unique two-way relationship of inspiration and influence it has with the real world. From Marge and moral values to Lisa and the environment, from Homer and consumerism to Citizen Burns and corporate villainy - this is the first book to be written that is as intelligent, subversive, wide-ranging and funny as the show itself.
Full Product Details
Author: Chris Turner
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: Ebury Press
Dimensions:
Width: 12.60cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.315kg
ISBN: 9780091903367
ISBN 10: 009190336
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 04 August 2005
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience:
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
The world's best TV programme ever * Observer * This is a terrifically energetic book which, like its many layered subject, will reward repeat consumption * Guardian *
This is a terrifically energetic book which, like its many layered subject, will reward repeat consumption Guardian The world's best TV programme ever Observer
'This is a terrifically energetic book which, like its many layered subject, will reward repeat consumption', Guardian .'The world's best TV programme ever', Observer
Author Information
Chris Turner lives in Toronto and is a freelance journalist. His work has been published by The Independent amongst other in the UK. When his article on the Simpsons generation was published in Shift magazine, Matt Groening found it so interesting he ordered multiple copies to give to his friends and colleagues.
