I see you : the shifting paradigms of James Cameron's Avatar / Ellen Grabiner.

Author/creator Grabiner, Ellen, 1950-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, ©2012.
Descriptionviii, 246 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCritical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 34
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy 34. ^A600474
Contents Introduction -- Did you see that? -- Thinking technology: technology in the art -- Thinking technology: technology of the art -- The same old story -- The apparatus of Avatar -- Receptions and representations -- James Cameron, auteur and inventor.
Abstract "This work explores theoretical and philosophical issues brought to bear in Avatar, exploring spaces between human and machine; technology and nature; chick flick and action-adventure; and old-fashioned storytelling and cutting-edge technology. Central to its analysis is an examination of the extent to which Avatar melds the seer and the seen, illuminating an alternative visual paradigm"--Provided by publisher.
Local noteSee also manuscript material related to the James H. and Virginia Schlobin Literature of the Fantastic Collection. Ask in Joyner Library Special Collections.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 219-235) and index.
Acquisitions source Joyner Schlobin copy Gift of C. W. Sullivan III, 2012.
LCCN 2012018796
ISBN9780786464920 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786464925 (softcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner Schlobin Fantasy Collection PN1997.2.A94 G83 2012 ✔ Available Request Material