Books list 6 from Pop imprint

A Few Blown Fuses Before the Night is Over

An Essay on True Blood

by Jacob Clifton
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012

From A Taste of True Blood: The Fangbanger's Guide: Jacob Clifton discusses the "guide" figure and the effect V has on characters' relationships.

The Psychology of Dexter

by Bella DePaulo, PhD
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2010

Aimed at Dexter devotees and armchair psychologists, The Psychology of Dexter takes on the psychological complexities of the popular series with an eye towards insight and accessibility. It analyzes not just the title character, but his family, coworkers, and even his viewers. What makes Dexter tick?...

To the Batpole

An Essay/Parody on Batman

by Alex Bledsoe
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012

From Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City: Alex Bledsoe imagines Alfred's reaction to Bruce Wayne's confusion over the onset of puberty.

The Psychology of Joss Whedon

An Unauthorized Exploration of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly

by Joy Davidson, Leah Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007

First there was “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”; then its spin-off “Angel”; then the cult hit “Firefly”; and its follow-up film, “Serenity.” They all had two things in common: their creator, Joss Whedon … and their surprising psychological depth. Revisit the worlds of Joss Whedon...

House Unauthorized

Vasculitis, Clinic Duty, and Bad Bedside Manner

by Leah Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007

What do you get when you combine “CSI” science, the medicine of “ER,” and an acerbic, pain pill addict with a cane? “House MD,” the popular show on the Fox network, anchored by the biggest mystery in modern medicine, Gregory House.In House Unauthorized: Vasculitis, Clinic Duty, and Bad Bedside...

The Great Debate

A Dialogue on the Twilight Saga

by Rachel Caine
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012

From A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Series: Completely Unauthorized: Rachel Caine explores, in the form of a debate between teen bloggers and a pair of academics, the "appropriateness" of the attraction young women feel for Edward Cullen.

Seven Seasons of Buffy

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show

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Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2009

This collection of irreverent and surprising essays about the popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer includes pieces by leading science fiction and fantasy authors. Contributors include bestselling legend David Brin, critically acclaimed novelist Scott Westerfeld, cult-favorite vampire author...

Ardeur

14 Writers on the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Series

by Laurell K. Hamilton
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010

Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series is a literary sensation, thanks to its strong female hero, well-fleshed (both literally and literarily) characters and unabashed attitude toward sex. The world Hamilton has created is powerfully compelling and stunningly complex—and it gets...

Mapping the World of the Sorcerer's Apprentice

An Unauthorized Exploration of the Harry Potter Series

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Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2015

From the Dursleys as social commentary to a look at Snape's role in less than child-friendly fanfiction . . . from the parallels between Azkaban and Abu Ghraib to the role of religion at Hogwarts . . . from why Dumbledore had to die to why killing Harry never should have been part of Voldemort's plan...

The Girl Who Was on Fire (Movie Edition)

Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games Trilogy

by Diana Peterfreund, Brent Hartinger, Jackson Pearce
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2012

Includes 3 brand new essays on Gale, the Games, and Mockingjay! **Already read the first edition of The Girl Who Was on Fire? Look for The Girl Who Was on Fire - Booster Pack to get just the three new essays and the extra movie content.** Katniss Everdeen’s adventures may have come...

The Panem Companion

An Unofficial Guide to Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games, From Mellark Bakery to Mockingjays

by V. Arrow
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2012

Go deeper into the home of the Hunger Games with the creator of the best-known fan map of Panem What does Panem look like? How does Panem define race? How do Panem’s districts reflect the major themes of the trilogy? What allusions to our world are found in Panem names like Finnick, Johanna,...

Star Wars on Trial: The Force Awakens Edition

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science Fiction Films of All Time

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Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2015

Order in the Court!Star Wars: the most significant, powerful myth of the twenty-first century or morally bankrupt military fantasy?Six films. Countless books. $20 billion in revenue. No one can question the financial value or cultural impact of the Star Wars film franchise. But has the impact been for...

Flirting With Pride And Prejudice

Fresh Perspectives On The Original Chick Lit Masterpiece