Five Seasons Of Angel Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Vampire

by Yeffeth, Glenn

• ISBN13: 9781932100334
• ISBN10: 1932100334
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-10
• Publisher: Smart Pop

Summary

The constellation of characters and themes created in 'Angel', the popular 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' spin-off, are explored in this collection of essays. A vampire author, a sex expert, a TV critic, a science fiction novelist, and 'Buffy' writer Nancy Holder provide essays examining the different issues relating to the series, including Angelus as the prototypical high school bully, Angel as victim, Wesley's many transformations, how Spike fits into 'Angel', the take-over of Wolfram & Hart, and Lindsey's moral centre.

Author Biography

Glenn Yeffeth is the editor of Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy, Seven Seasons of Buffy, and Taking the Red Pill. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Table of Contents

Angelus Populi	p. 1
That Angel Doesnt Live Here Anymore	p. 15
Angel by the Numbers	p. 23
Welcome to Wolfram & Hart: The Semi-Complete Guide to Evil	p. 33
Jasmine: Scariest Villain Ever	p. 49
A World Without Love: The Failure of Family in Angel	p. 57
It's Not Easy Being Green and Nonjudgmental	p. 65
Angel: An Identity Crisis	p. 79
Parting Gifts	p. 87
Why We Love Lindsey	p. 93
It's a Stupid Curse	p. 103
The Good Vampire: Spike and Angel	p. 115
To All the Girls He Loved, Maimed and Banged Before	p. 125
Victim Triumphant	p. 133
Where Have All the Good Guys Gone?	p. 139
The Path of Wesley Wyndam-Price	p. 145
Death Becomes Him: Blondie Bear 5.0	p. 153
Angel or Devil: Playing with Mythology and Folkore in the Angelverse	p. 167
True Shanshu: Redemption Through Compassion, and the Journey of Cordelia Chase	p. 179
The Assassination of Cordelia Chase	p. 187
There's My Boy	p. 199
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