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Apocalypse television : how The day after helped end the Cold War / David Craig ; foreword by Robert Iger.

Van Pelt Library PN1997.D327 C73 2024
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Craig, David (David Randolph), author.
Contributor:
Iger, Robert, writer of foreword.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Day after (Motion picture).
Apocalypse in motion pictures.
Motion pictures--Influence--Case studies.
Motion pictures.
Science fiction films--History and criticism.
Science fiction films.
Nuclear warfare--Social aspects--United States.
Nuclear warfare.
Day after. Motion picture.
Motion pictures--Influence.
Nuclear warfare--Social aspects.
United States.
Genre:
Case studies
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Physical Description:
xx, 245 pages : illustrations ; 24cm
Place of Publication:
Essex, Connecticut : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, [2024]
Summary:
"Apocalypse Television features a dramatic insider's account of the making of and backlash against The Day After"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Foreword
Prologue
The missile messenger
The apocalypse team
The wrath of Meyer
Ground Zero Kansas
Post wars and Star Wars
Hijacked
Coming destructions
Pre-emptive strike
Countdown
Fallout
Rapprochement
Conclusion: Aftermath.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-232) and index.
Other Format:
Online version: Craig, David. Apocalypse television
ISBN:
9781493079179
1493079174
OCLC:
1390708722

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