Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781950061280)

More than you ever imagined. And you'll pick up a few things about storytelling, too.

Bestselling author L. M. Lilly takes apart Episodes 1-11 of Season Two of Joss Whedon's cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She examines key plot turns, character arcs, metaphors, and themes to figure out how Buffy created:

• Stories that break your heart and make you long for more;
• Characters who grow in surprising yet believable ways;
• Dialogue that's cleverer and more fun than any in the real world; and
• Universal themes that somehow speak directly to you.

If you love Buffy, and you love creating stories - or just taking them apart to see how they work - this book is for you.

Based on the internationally-popular podcast Buffy and the Art of Story.