{"product_id":"the-trans-and-non-binary-heros-valerie-estelle-frankel-9781476694795","title":"The Trans and Non-Binary Hero's Journey: Quests for Empowerment in Science Fiction and Fantasy","description":"\u003cp\u003e A brave heroine whose quest involves living her true gender. A genderqueer knight who battles the transphobic court to save their prince. Often fearing discovery, the trans hero embarks on adventure, aided by an accepting mentor and other allies, and challenged by transphobic villains and sometimes uncomprehending family members. Ultimately, the trans hero triumphs, finding love, selfhood, and affirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book adapts Joseph Campbell's classic pattern of comparative mythology and applies it to trans and non-binary heroes in modern popular media who are traversing multiple worlds. Analyzed are works for the screen such as \u003ci\u003eSteven Universe, The Matrix, Sense8, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSandman\u003c\/i\u003e; print materials such as DC and Marvel comics; and television, fantasy books, and graphic novels from trans and non-binary creators worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Valerie Estelle Frankel, Dean Leetal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1476694796\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476694795\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 07\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Valerie Estelle Frankel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44829420486911,"sku":"9781476694795","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8d4a61ad-0f04-462f-8a5e-63375bfe3d11.jpg?v=1708450750","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-trans-and-non-binary-heros-valerie-estelle-frankel-9781476694795","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}