| Joss Whedon's Names: The Deeper Meanings behind Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Cabin in the Woods, The Avengers, Contributor(s): Frankel, Valerie Estelle (Author) |
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ISBN: 0692216383 ISBN-13: 9780692216385 Publisher: Litcrit Press OUR PRICE: $9.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2014 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.61 lbs) 214 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Doctor Horrible, Jayne Cobb, Oz, Fitz-Simmons, Echo, Pike, Saffron, Kaywinnet, the Groosalugg, Skip, Satsu, Dana Polk, Perfect Jheung, Icarus, the Siphon, Edna Giles, Dandelion Naizen, and especially Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With Whedon's superhero names, goddess names, flower names, saint's names, and dozens of British names, he's filling his world with references from Shakespeare to manga, delighting fans who look closer. Which names repeat the most? Which characters have secret links? Examining Whedon's naming through his five shows, plus his movie scripts and dozens of comics, reveals fascinating patterns for his dedicated followers. |