American Horror Story and Cult Television - (Anthem Television Studies) by Richard Hand & Mark O'Thomas (Hardcover)

About the Book

This collection of essays approaches the American Horror Story cult television series through a rich variety of critical perspectives within the broader field of television studies and its transections with other disciplines.

Book Synopsis

This collection of essays approaches the American Horror Story cult television series through a rich variety of critical perspectives within the broader field of television studies and its transections with other disciplines.

Review Quotes

"Hand and O'Thomas have curated an original, interesting, and useful collection, exploring the delightful and depraved depth of AHS and television horror studies in general for both the fan and the scholar. The highest compliment I can pay to the volume is that it made me want to go back and rewatch all of AHS with these insights in mind. It's that kind of book." -Kevin Wetmore, Loyola Marymount University, USA.

"Richard J. Hand's and Mark O'Thomas' collection contributes important voices, original analyses, and insightful critical perspectives to existing scholarship surrounding not only the American Horror Story series but to genre, media, and television studies more broadly. Accessible and engaging, this volume is poised to become an essential 'go to' resource." -Jay McRoy, Professor of Literary and Cinema Studies, Department of Literatures and Languages, University of Wisconsin - Parkside.

About the Author

Richard J. Hand is Professor of Media Practice and Head of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, UK. He has a particular interest in popular culture, especially horror.
Mark O'Thomas is Principal and CEO of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and Visiting Professor of Theatre and Performance at the University of Greenwich, UK. He has a particular interest in popular culture, especially television dystopias.