{"product_id":"a-history-and-critical-analysis-of-blakes-7-the-1978-1981-british-television-space-adventure-9780786426607","title":"A History and Critical Analysis of Blake's 7, the 1978-1981 British Television Space Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): John Kenneth Muir\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Television - History \u0026amp; Criticism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlake's 7\u003c\/i\u003e, Terry Nation's science fiction tale of cosmic freedom fighters, became a hit series in Great Britain when it premiered in 1978. Eight years later, the show quickly became a cult program in America. A dramatization of futuristic outlaw heroes who defend the innocent from both alien and human conquering forces, the series might better be said to be equal parts \u003ci\u003eRobin Hood\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Seven\u003c\/i\u003e. The series defied traditional genre elements of science fiction television, and developed the concept of the continual \"story arc\" years before such shows as \u003ci\u003eBabylon 5\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDeep Space Nine\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book provides a critical history and episode guide for \u003ci\u003eBlake's 7\u003c\/i\u003e, including commentaries for all 52 episodes. Also included are analytical essays on the show, dealing with such topics as themes, imagery and story arc; a consideration of the series as a futuristic Robin Hood myth; cinematography and visual effects; and an overview of \u003ci\u003eBlake's 7\u003c\/i\u003e in books, comics and videos. A detailed appendix lists the genre conventions found in the series. The author also includes information about \u003ci\u003eBlake's 7\u003c\/i\u003e fan clubs and Internet sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47613242015895,"sku":"9780786426607","price":1940.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786426607.webp?v=1775083680","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-history-and-critical-analysis-of-blakes-7-the-1978-1981-british-television-space-adventure-9780786426607","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}