Tech-Noir Film
A Theory of the Development of Popular Genres
Published on 26. September 2011
Book
Hardback
492 pages
978-1-84150-424-7 (ISBN)
Description
From the postapocalyptic world of Blade Runner to theJames Cameron mega-hit Terminator, tech-noir has emerged as a distinct genre, with roots in both the Promethean myth and the earlier popular traditions of gothic, detective, and science fiction. In this new volume, many well-known film and literary works-including The Matrix, RoboCop, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein-are discussed with reference to their relationship to tech-noir and one another. Featuring an extensive, clearly indexed filmography, Tech-Noir Film will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about the development of this new and highly innovative genre.
Reviews / Votes
'Auger is an astute reader and viewer [...] it is in her detailed readings that Auger's scholarship shines and her analyses prove potentially useful [....] both as a research checklist of a generally overlooked roster of SF films and as a valuable classroom resource.' * Pawel Frelik, Science Fiction Studies, Vol. 39 * 'This book is an essential resource for anyone studying or interested in the tech-noir genre. The annotated filmography truly supplies a wealth of information, with over 200 entries [...]. This indexed filmography, in addition to the final chapter, cements the book's longevity as a reference in tech-noir studies, and scholars interested in genre studies might find a place for it in their reference library as well.' * Angela Chiang, Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Intellect
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1027 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84150-424-7 (9781841504247)
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Additional editions
E-Book
06/2011
1st Edition
Intellect Books
€74.99
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Person
Emily E. Auger has graduate degrees in art history and English literature. She has taught art history in Canadian and American universities for over twenty years.
Content
Foreword by Gary Hoppenstand
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Method and Models
Chapter 2: The Promethean Message
Chapter 3: Tech-Noir
Appendix 1: Charts
Appendix 2: Tech-Noir Films by Date
Appendix 3: Tech-Noir Films by Type
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Method and Models
Chapter 2: The Promethean Message
Chapter 3: Tech-Noir
Appendix 1: Charts
Appendix 2: Tech-Noir Films by Date
Appendix 3: Tech-Noir Films by Type