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Exploring the Land of Ooo: An Unofficial Overview and Production History of Cartoon Network's Adventure Time

Exploring the Land of Ooo: An Unofficial Overview and Production History of Cartoon Network's Adventure Time - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Paul A. ThomasPublish date:2023-08-16Pages:336
Language:EnglishPublisher:University Press of MississippiISBN-13:9781496846693ISBN-10:1496846699UPC:9781496846693Book Category:Performing Arts, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Television, Popular Culture, Media StudiesBook Topic:History & CriticismSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.75 inchesWeight:1.142Product ID:SC9WGEXZJK
Exploring the Land of Ooo: An Unofficial Overview and Production History of Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time" is a guide through the colorful and exuberant animated television series that initially aired from 2010 to 2018. Created by visionary artist Pendleton Ward, the series was groundbreaking and is credited by many with heralding in a new golden age of animation. Known for its distinct sense of humor, bold aesthetic choices, and memorable characters, Adventure Time has amassed a fan-following of teenagers and young adults in addition to children. Popularly and critically acclaimed, the show netted three Annie awards, eight Emmys, and a coveted Peabody.

In this thorough overview, author Paul A. Thomas explores the nuances of Adventure Time's characters, production history, ancillary media, and vibrant fandom. Based in part on interviews with dozens of the creative individuals who made the show possible, the volume comprises a captivating mix of oral history and primary source analysis. With fresh insight, the book considers the show's guest-directed episodes, outlines its most famous songs, and explores how its characters were created and cast. Written for fans and scholars alike, Exploring the Land of Ooo ensures that, when it comes to Adventure Time, the fun truly will never end.
Language:EnglishPublisher:University Press of MississippiISBN-13:9781496846693ISBN-10:1496846699UPC:9781496846693Book Category:Performing Arts, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Television, Popular Culture, Media StudiesBook Topic:History & CriticismSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.75 inchesWeight:1.142Product ID:SC9WGEXZJK
Paul A. Thomas is a library specialist at the University of Kansas. He is author of I Wanna Wrock! The World of Harry Potter-Inspired "Wizard Rock" and Its Fandom, and his work has appeared in such publications as the Journal of Popular Culture and Journal of Fandom Studies.
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi

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