{"product_id":"a-history-and-critical-analysis-john-kenneth-muir-9780786426607","title":"A History and Critical Analysis of Blake's 7, the 1978-1981 British Television Space Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlake's 7\u003c\/i\u003e, Terry Nation's science fiction tale of cosmic freedom fighters, became a hit series in Great Britain when it premiered in 1978. Eight years later, the show quickly became a cult program in America. A dramatization of futuristic outlaw heroes who defend the innocent from both alien and human conquering forces, the series might better be said to be equal parts \u003ci\u003eRobin Hood\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Seven\u003c\/i\u003e. The series defied traditional genre elements of science fiction television, and developed the concept of the continual \"story arc\" years before such shows as \u003ci\u003eBabylon 5\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDeep Space Nine\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book provides a critical history and episode guide for \u003ci\u003eBlake's 7\u003c\/i\u003e, including commentaries for all 52 episodes. Also included are analytical essays on the show, dealing with such topics as themes, imagery and story arc; a consideration of the series as a futuristic Robin Hood myth; cinematography and visual effects; and an overview of \u003ci\u003eBlake's 7\u003c\/i\u003e in books, comics and videos. A detailed appendix lists the genre conventions found in the series. The author also includes information about \u003ci\u003eBlake's 7\u003c\/i\u003e fan clubs and Internet sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Kenneth Muir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786426608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786426607\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/23\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.14h x 5.50w x 0.49d","brand":"John Kenneth Muir","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47757840810239,"sku":"9780786426607","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6953ad19-29f4-4a76-8069-1946c88b417f.jpg?v=1765510690","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-and-critical-analysis-john-kenneth-muir-9780786426607","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}