Screening Space: The American Science Fiction FilmRutgers University Press, 1997 - 345 pages This text attempts to shape definitions of the American science fiction film, studying the connection between the films and social preconceptions. It covers many classic films and discusses their import, seeking to rescue the genre from the neglect of film theorists. The book should appeal to both film buff and fans of science fiction. |
Contents
Preface to the Enlarged Edition | 7 |
The Look of Science Fiction | 64 |
The Sounds | 146 |
Postfuturism | 223 |
Notes | 307 |
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