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Book Synopsis: This book examines how the iconic character Hannibal Lecter has been revised and redeveloped across different screen media texts. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter has become one of Western culture’s most influential and enduring models of monstrosity since his emergence in 1981 in Red Dragon, Thomas Harris’ first Lecter book. Lecter is now at the centre of an extensive cross-mediated mythology, the most recent incarnation of which is Bryan Fuller’s television program, Hannibal (NBC, 2013-2015). This acclaimed series is the focus of Hannibal Lecter’s Forms, Formulations, and Transformations, which examines how Fuller’s program harnesses the iconic character to experiment with traditional boundaries of genre, medium, taste, and narrative form. Featuring chapters from established and emerging screen and popular culture scholars from around the world, the book outlines how the show operates as a striking experiment with televisual form and formula. The book also explores how this experimentation is embodied by the boundary-defying character, the savage cannibalistic serial killer, practicing psychiatrist, and cultured art enthusiast, Hannibal Lecter. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal, Quarterly Review of Film and Video.
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Unlock the secrets behind Hannibal Lecter's evolution in Hannibal Lecter’s Forms, Formulations, and Transformations. Discover how this iconic character has captivated audiences across different screen media texts, earning his place as one of Western culture's most influential and enduring models of monstrosity. From his first appearance in Red Dragon to the gripping television series Hannibal, this book delves into the depths of Lecter's evolution and explores how Bryan Fuller's critically acclaimed program pushes the boundaries of genre, taste, and narrative form.
Featuring contributions from renowned screen and popular culture scholars worldwide, this comprehensive book offers a unique insight into how the boundaries of televisual form and formula are experimented with in Fuller's Hannibal. Each chapter is a thought-provoking exploration into the symbolic significance of this boundary-defying character, a savage cannibalistic serial killer who also happens to be a practicing psychiatrist and cultured art enthusiast.
Originally published as a special issue in the esteemed Quarterly Review of Film and Video, Hannibal Lecter’s Forms, Formulations, and Transformations is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of media, culture, and psychology. Uncover the secrets of Lecter's allure and explore the depths of his character with this groundbreaking collection. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in the world of Hannibal Lecter.
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