A show about corrupt figures who parasitically try to squeeze illicit profit from the system, "The Sopranos" itself seems a target of attempts to glom on to its fame as a successful TV series: attempts by media executives, marketers, critics and writers, and even presidential candidates. "Everyone wants a piece of "Sopranos "action," says Polan, and he traces the marketing of the series across both official and unauthorized media platforms, including cookbooks, games, DVDs, and the kitschy "Sopranos "bus tour. Critiquing previous books on "The Sopranos," Polan suggests that in their quest to find deep meaning, many of the authors missed the show's ironic and comedic side.
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A show about corrupt figures who parasitically try to squeeze illicit profit from the system, "The Sopranos" itself seems a target of attempts to glom on to its fame as a successful TV series: attempts by media executives, marketers, critics and writers, and even presidential candidates. "Everyone wants a piece of "Sopranos "action," says Polan, and he traces the marketing of the series across both official and unauthorized media platforms, including cookbooks, games, DVDs, and the kitschy "Sopranos "bus tour. Critiquing previous books on "The Sopranos," Polan suggests that in their quest to find deep meaning, many of the authors missed the show's ironic and comedic side.
Imprint | Duke University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Spin Offs |
Release date | February 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | March 2009 |
Authors | Dana Polan |
Dimensions | 211 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 232 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8223-4392-9 |
Barcode | 9780822343929 |
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LSN | 0-8223-4392-4 |