Carnivàle and the American Grotesque: Critical Essays on the HBO Series

Carnivàle and the American Grotesque: Critical Essays on the HBO Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

HBO's Carnivale was a critically-acclaimed, elaborate period narrative set in Depression era America that set the stage for the current explosion of cinematic storytelling on television. Despite an ambitious and unusual storyline, remarkable production design and stellar cast, the show was cancelled after only two seasons. No other television series has been so steeped in history, spirituality and occultism, and years later it retains a cult-like following. This collection of fresh essays explores the series through a diverse array of topics, from visual aesthetics to tarot symbolism to sexuality to the portrayal of deformity.

Book information

ISBN: 9780786448166
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Imprint: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 791.4572
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 204
Weight: 296g
Height: 155mm
Width: 230mm
Spine width: 13mm