The Psychology of Joss Whedon
An Unauthorized Exploration of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly
November 2007
Trade Paperback · 215 Pages
$17.95 U.S. · $22.95 CAN · £12.99 U.K. · €12.99 E.U.
ISBN 9781933771250
Smart Pop
Trade Paperback · 215 Pages
$17.95 U.S. · $22.95 CAN · £12.99 U.K. · €12.99 E.U.
ISBN 9781933771250
Smart Pop
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Description
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 & with trained psychologists at your side. What are the psychological effects of constantly fighting for your life? Why is neuroscience the Whedonverse's most terrifying villain? How can watching Joss's shows help you take on your own psychological issues?
Revisit the worlds of Joss Whedon & with trained psychologists at your side. What are the psychological effects of constantly fighting for your life? Why is neuroscience the Whedonverse's most terrifying villain? How can watching Joss's shows help you take on your own psychological issues?
About the Authors
Leah Wilson graduated from Duke University with a degree in Culture and Modern Fiction and is currently Editor-in-Chief, Smart Pop, at BenBella Books. She lives in Cambridge, Mass.