Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show

Description

This collection of irreverent and surprising essays about the popular television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' includes pieces by leading science fiction and fantasy authors. Contributors include best-selling legend David Brin, critically acclaimed novelist Scott Westerfield, cult-favourite vampire author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and award-winner Sarah Zettel. The show and its cast are the topics of such critical pieces as Lawrence Watt-Evans's 'Matchmaking in Hellmouth' and Sherrilyn Kenyon's 'The Search for Spike's Balls'. An informed introduction for those not well acquainted with the show, and a source of further research for Buffy buffs, this book raises interesting questions concerning a much-loved programme and future cult classic.

Glenn Yeffeth is the editor of 'Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy' and 'Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and Religion in The Matrix'. He lives in Dallas, Texas. Drew Goddard is a 'Buffy the Vampire' screenwriter.