American Science Fiction Film and Television presents a critical history of late 20th Century SF together with an analysis of the cultural and thematic concerns of this popular genre. Science fiction film and television were initially inspired by the classic literature of HG Wells and Jules Verne. The potential and fears born with the Atomic age fuelled the popularity of the genre; upping the stakes for both technology and apocalypse. From the Cold War through to Americas current War on Terror; science fiction has proved a subtle vehicle for the hopes; fears and preoccupations of a nation at war.The definitive introduction to American science fiction; this is also the first study to analyse SF across both film and TV. Throughout; the discussion is illustrated with critical case studies of key films and television series; including The Day the Earth Stood Still; Planet of the Apes; Star Trek: The Next Generation; The X-Files; and Battlestar Galactica.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful. excellent resource for life-like flowers!By A CustomerI have many books on polymer clay and this is one of my favorites! The techiques show here can be applied to any sculpture but what impressed me was how lifelike these projects look! And with such detailed explanations and illustrations it is an easy jump to use these techiques to create flowers of your own choice. I have made figures from polymer clay for 7 years now and most books are repetitive to me. I found this one re-energized my creative juices and gave me something new to make. I now make minature flowers to adorn some of my figures and have been pleased with the new dimension it adds.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Better have an excellent magnifying glass!By Mary BThis book shows you how to make 7 different flowers and contains quite detailed instructions. However. the photos for each step leave a LOT to be desired!! They are so incredibly small that the hand holding the work in each photo is about the size of an 18" dolls! Since the clay flower parts are even smaller. I had to use a strong magnifying glass to see them! For example. the photo for the leaf for the rose. the leaf in the photo is about 1/4" big!! And were supposed to use it as a construction example? Good golly!! Granted the book is about making miniature flowers but that doesnt mean the photos also have to be miniaturized!!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. TechniquesBy Jeanne M. KeshishianI am taking a Ceramics class. This book has been a great help in giving me techniques to use with my clay.
