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9781845118365

Reading Lost Perspectives on a Hit Television Show

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  • ISBN13:

    9781845118365

  • ISBN10:

    1845118367

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-03-15
  • Publisher: I. B. Tauris
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Summary

This book is a comprehensive guide to the one of the most successful TV dramas in global television history. Created by wunderkind J.J. Abrams, the award-winning series Lost began in 2004 and will end after its sixth season in 2010. Reading Lost delves into the aspects that attract 15 million viewers a week: cinematic visuals, complex narrative, and a diverse, international cast. Also addressed are the show's multitude of mystifying elements and plot twists including the polar bear, the four-toed statue, and the "Others." The book also includes an up-to-date episode guide.

Author Biography

Roberta Pearson is Professor of Film and Television Studies and Director of the Institute of Film and Television Studies at the University of Nottingham.  She has authored, co-authored and co-edited numerous books and articles, including American Cultural Studies,A Critical Dictionary of Film and Television Theory and Cult Television.  She is currently editing the forthcoming Companion to Television Genres.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Guide to the book
Ideas, Individuals, Circumstances, and Interests
Challenging Beveridge
The Cunning Plan
The Rival
Into the Storm
A Story Rich in Lessons
Conclusion: Crossman's legacy
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