Book
Star Wars : the triumph of nerd culture / Josef Benson.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538116203
- ISBN: 1538116200
- Physical Description: xvi, 151 pages, 22 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2020]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue: The triumph of nerd culture -- Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper? -- These aren't the droids you are looking for -- I have a bad feeling about this -- A great disturbance in the Force-- I am altering the deal -- This is the way -- Conclusion: the cycle is complete. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Star Wars films > History and criticism. Star War fans > United States. Star Wars films > Social aspects > United States. Star Wars films > Collectibles > United States. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | 791.4375 S795b 2020 (Text) | 33126024117370 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Star Wars: The Triumph of Nerd Culture seeks to tell the story of the film franchise from the point of view of the fans who had as much to do with making the film what it is today as the film itself"-- - Rowman and Littllefield
Star Wars: The Triumph of Nerd Culture engagingly reveals how the most popular film franchise of all time sprang from the mind of a deeply insecure nerd, who then inspired and betrayed a generation of fans.
In Star Wars: The Triumph of Nerd Culture, Josef Benson offers an unauthorized and provocative expose of the most popular film franchise of all time. Fueled by George Lucasâs insecurities and a fervent fan-base who felt betrayed when Lucas defiled the original films, Benson presents the conflict between Lucas and Star Wars fans as comparable to the twisted relationship between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. Just as there is a riveting saga within the Star Wars universe that centers on the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker and the redemption of Darth Vader, so too has a saga unfolded in relation to George Lucas and Star Wars fandom.
Star Wars fans both love and hate Star Wars and George Lucas. He is equally responsible for their pleasure and pain. Star Wars:The Triumph of Nerd Culture delves deeper into the Star Wars universe than any book has gone before, including an illuminating look into why Lucas sold Lucasfilm to the Disney Corporation and how the sale affected the franchise. After reading this book, fans will never be able to watch Star Wars in the same way again.
- Rowman and Littllefield
Star Wars: The Triumph of Nerd Culture engagingly reveals how the most popular film franchise of all time sprang from the mind of a deeply insecure nerd, who then inspired and betrayed a generation of fans.