As a natural heir to the hit television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural has risen to prominence with a strong cult following, and this series of essays from contributors around the globe investigates the genre-bending series’ cultural footprint both in the United States and abroad. The writings explore topics such as folklore, religion, gender and sexuality, comedy, music, and much more, and a brief guide to all the episodes is also included. Supernatural follows brothers Dean and Sam Winchester as they encounter and battle evil beings such as vampires, shapeshifters, ghouls, and ghosts from a multitude of genres including folklore, urban legends, and religious history.
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"The writers clearly know their show lore, utilizing it to examine topics ranging from religion to feminism, fandom to the business aspect of television." —San Francisco Book Review (December 2011)
About the Author
Stacey Abbott is the editor of Falling in Love Again, Investigating Alias, Reading Angel, and the Investigating Cult TV series. David Lavery is a professor of English at Middle Tennessee State University. He is the author of 17 books, including The Essential Cult TV Reader and Joss, as well as the author of numerous essays and reviews. He lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's an interesting book with some very unique takes and opinions on things, from the characters, the things they do, etc. However, some details that are crucial, things that huge and dedicated fans will recgonize, aren't always correct. The make of the Impala was stated at a 1968 when it's a 1967 and the quote from the pilot episode where Sam's telling Dean that he needs to update his cassette tape collection is wrong. Several words were replaced from what Sam actually said. A minor thing that most people might not notice but it would be to those few.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By rehabber
Format:Paperback
I would think since the Impala is a character in the show, the writer would know it is a 67 and NOT a 68. Makes me leary about getting the book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Kelly
Format:Paperback
Have you ever reached blindly into the fridge for your drink , expecting it to be - lets say Mountain Dew - and instead swallowed something else - we'll go with coconut milk? Do you remember the shock? The bit of throw-up you swallowed immediately after? The promise to yourself that you will never, EVER, drink before looking? That's kind of how this went down, with the swapping out of a serious headache in place of the vomit.
I expected a companion piece to the show, Supernatural. A more in-depth look at the show itself, the characters, etc. You know, the hows and whys of it all delivered in a fun, but informative way. Like Ovaltine; tasty, but healthy. What I received instead was a philosophical breakdown of each and every aspect of the show in the format of a college thesis. Now, don't get me wrong, it's not that the book itself was bad; it was simply not what I had anticipated. Geared more towards Sociology, Anthropology and Philosophy enthusiast, this books breaks down the show Supernatural and examines the remnants to such a degree that for anyone else to enjoy it, in my opinion, would require a grocery list only Hunter S. Thompson could provide.
So, that being said, the ratings are as follows:
5 - For fans that enjoy sitting around analyzing the layers upon layers of hidden meanings, religious aspects, archetypes both present and absent, and what each reveal about our society as a whole - both past, present, and future- of popular fiction (ie. The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Battlestar Galactica). I will say, though it was a struggle for me at times, it was very informative; raising some valid questions and answering plenty of lingering ones that I didn't even know I had.
3 - For fans of Supernatural who want to add to their collection of memorabilia, were given a "shout out" in an essay and want to show their mom, or who really, really love them some Dean and Sam. Otherwise, wait for a more...fluffier version to be published.
I expected a companion piece to the show, Supernatural. A more in-depth look at the show itself, the characters, etc. You know, the hows and whys of it all delivered in a fun, but informative way. Like Ovaltine; tasty, but healthy. What I received instead was a philosophical breakdown of each and every aspect of the show in the format of a college thesis. Now, don't get me wrong, it's not that the book itself was bad; it was simply not what I had anticipated. Geared more towards Sociology, Anthropology and Philosophy enthusiast, this books breaks down the show Supernatural and examines the remnants to such a degree that for anyone else to enjoy it, in my opinion, would require a grocery list only Hunter S. Thompson could provide.
So, that being said, the ratings are as follows:
5 - For fans that enjoy sitting around analyzing the layers upon layers of hidden meanings, religious aspects, archetypes both present and absent, and what each reveal about our society as a whole - both past, present, and future- of popular fiction (ie. The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Battlestar Galactica). I will say, though it was a struggle for me at times, it was very informative; raising some valid questions and answering plenty of lingering ones that I didn't even know I had.
3 - For fans of Supernatural who want to add to their collection of memorabilia, were given a "shout out" in an essay and want to show their mom, or who really, really love them some Dean and Sam. Otherwise, wait for a more...fluffier version to be published.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
More pictures please
Foe me this book is very informative however it could use some pics - there are NO pics in the book except for sketches of the Impala. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Lois Christoffel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Over Thinking Much?
Personally, I enjoyed this one being a fan of Supernatural, but there is such a thing as thinking too much. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Elizebeth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Entertaining!
An enjoyable book with some interesting essays about the excellent and entertaining TV series, Supernatural. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mike in Elmhurst
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's a good book, honest.
Yes, there was a typo concerning the brothers' car. It was fixed. Can we move on now? In any case, the essays in this book were very interesting. Read more
Published 14 months ago by N.J.
2.0 out of 5 stars
If you write a book, know what you're talking about
So, I was about to buy this book, because I love Supernatural and the fact that someone attempted to write an actual interesting book that covers multiple themes and ideas that are... Read more
Published 16 months ago by bertandernie
