Science Fiction Audiences examines the astounding popularity of two television "institutions" - the series Doctor Who and ^Star Trek. Both of these programmes have survived cancellation and acquired an following that continues to grow. The book is based on over ten years of research including interviews with fans and followers of the series. In that period; though the fans may have changed; and ways of studying them as "audiences" may have also changed; the programmes have endured intact; with Star Trek for example now in its fourth television incarnation. John Tulloch and Henry Jenkins dive into the rich fan culture surrounding the two series; exploring issues such as queer identity; fan meanings; teenage love of science fiction; and genre expectations. They encompass the perspectives of a vast population of fans and followers throughout Britain; Australia and the US; who will continue the debates contained in the book; along with those who will examine the historically changing range of audience theory it presents. and continue to attract a huge community of fans and followers. Doctor Who has appeared in nine different guises and Star Trek is now approaching its fourth television incarnation.Science Fiction Audiences examines the continuing popularity of two television institutions of our time through their fans and followers. Through dialogue with fans and followers of Star Trek and Dr Who in the US; Britain and Australia; John Tulloch and Henry Jenkins ask what it is about the two series that elicits such strong and active responses from their audiences. Is it their particular intervention into the SF genre? Their expression of peculiarly American and British national cultures. Their ideologies and visions of the future; or their conceptions of science and technology? Science Fiction Audiences responds to a rich fan culture which encompasses debates about fan aesthetics; teenage attitudes to science fiction; queers and Star Trek; and ideology and pleasure in Doctor Who. It is a book written both for fans of the two series; who will be able to continue their debates in its pages; and for students of media and cultural studies; offering a historical overview of audience theory in a fascinating synthesis of text; context and audience study.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Powerful account of a force of nature and musicBy The Big FDjango wasnt just a fabulous guitarist; he was a force of nature. People rave over his guitar work after the fire that destroyed half his hand; but no one; it seems; wants to say how unbelievable he would have been without his deformed digits. I love Django and his music; and I love this book. Theres a lot of poignancy in his runaway train lifestyle and the music that was denied to us0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A fun read about a guitar legend.By cg1-rjI have long admired the music of Django Reinhardt; but I didnt know much about him until I read Michael Dregnis fantastic book. The author not only told the fascinating story of an incredible musician; but provided a wealth of information about the people in Djangos life; such as his famous musical partner; Stephane Grappelli; as well as important figures in the jazz scene in France; like Charles Delauney. Django was quite a character; who spent money as fast as it came in; bought expensive cars and abandoned them by the side of the rode when they broke down. World War II was also a very interesting time for Django. Jazz music was viewed as subversive by the Nazis; but was allowed to be played in certain circumstances. The gypsies were also hunted by the Nazis; but because Django was such a famous jazz musician; he was virtually left alone.While the book was very fun and engaging; there were times that I felt like the author spent a lot of time giving background information to set up events in Djangos life. And while this information was helpful; it sometimes felt like I was reading a biography about someone else. It all came together; though; and gave a very detailed account of Djangos life that made me excited about the man and his music. As I read the book; I was so excited that I kept going into the iTunes store to listen to the music as it was mentioned by the author.I think Ill go buy a gypsy guitar now and start swinging!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The real "Django"By SmartassA great book--very well written. My only quibble: why mention of Django and Piaf?