Beyond the Sea: Navigating Bioshock by Felan Parker (English) Paperback Book

Description: Beyond the Sea by Felan Parker, Jessica Aldred A collection of innovative essays on the iconic, dystopian video game series and its lasting influence. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Bioshock series looms large in the industry and culture of video games for its ambitious incorporation of high-minded philosophical questions and retro-futuristic aesthetics into the ultraviolent first-person shooter genre. Beyond the Sea marks ten years since the release of the original game with an interdisciplinary collection of essays on Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and Bioshock Infinite. Simultaneously lauded as landmarks in the artistic growth of the medium and criticized for their compromised vision and politics, the Bioshock games have been the subject of significant scholarly and critical discussion. Moving past well-trodden debates, Beyond the Sea broadens the conversation by putting video games in dialogue with a diverse range of other disciplines and cultural forms, from parenting psychology to post-humanism, from Thomas Pynchon to German expressionist cinema. Offering bold new perspectives on a canonical series, Beyond the Sea is a timely contribution to our understanding of the aesthetics, the industry, and the culture of video games. Contributors include Daniel Ante-Contreras (Miracosta), Luke Arnott (Western Ontario), Betsy Brey (Waterloo), Patrick Brown (Iowa), Michael Fuchs (Graz), Jamie Henthorn (Catawba), Brendan Keogh (Queensland), Cameron Kunzelman (Georgia), Cody Mejeur (Michigan State), Matthew Thomas Payne (Notre Dame), Gareth Schott (Waikato), Karen Schrier (Marist), Sarah Stang (York/Ryerson), Sarah Thorne (Carleton), John Vanderhoef (California State, Dominguez Hills), Matthew Wysocki (Flagler), Jordan R. Youngblood (Eastern Connecticut State), and Sarah Zaidan (Emerson). Author Biography Felan Parker is assistant professor of media studies at St Michaels College, University of Toronto. Jessica Aldred is an independent scholar, writer, and producer based in Calgary, Alberta. Review "Beyond the Sea presents a diversity of scholars doing interesting work in an emerging field. A compelling introduction by Parker and Aldred makes a clear case for the relevance of the Bioshock series in game studies." Carly Kocurek, Illinois Institute of Technology Long Description The Bioshock series looms large in the industry and culture of video games for its ambitious incorporation of high-minded philosophical questions and retro-futuristic aesthetics into the ultraviolent first-person shooter genre. Beyond the Sea marks ten years since the release of the original game with an interdisciplinary collection of essays on Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and Bioshock Infinite. Simultaneously lauded as landmarks in the artistic growth of the medium and criticized for their compromised vision and politics, the Bioshock games have been the subject of significant scholarly and critical discussion. Moving past well-trodden debates, Beyond the Sea broadens the conversation by putting video games in dialogue with a diverse range of other disciplines and cultural forms, from parenting psychology to post-humanism, from Thomas Pynchon to German expressionist cinema. Offering bold new perspectives on a canonical series, Beyond the Sea is a timely contribution to our understanding of the aesthetics, the industry, and the culture of video games. Contributors include Daniel Ante-Contreras (Miracosta), Luke Arnott (Western Ontario), Betsy Brey (Waterloo), Patrick Brown (Iowa), Michael Fuchs (Graz), Jamie Henthorn (Catawba), Brendan Keogh (Queensland), Cameron Kunzelman (Georgia), Cody Mejeur (Michigan State), Matthew Thomas Payne (Notre Dame), Gareth Schott (Waikato), Karen Schrier (Marist), Sarah Stang (York/Ryerson), Sarah Thorne (Carleton), John Vanderhoef (California State, Dominguez Hills), Matthew Wysocki (Flagler), Jordan R. Youngblood (Eastern Connecticut State), and Sarah Zaidan (Emerson). Review Quote "Beyond the Sea presents a diversity of scholars doing interesting work in an emerging field. A compelling introduction by Parker and Aldred makes a clear case for the relevance of the Bioshock series in game studies." Carly Kocurek, Illinois Institute of Technology Promotional "Headline" A collection of innovative essays on the iconic, dystopian video game series and its lasting influence. Details ISBN077355498X Year 2018 ISBN-10 077355498X ISBN-13 9780773554986 Format Paperback Pages 464 Publication Date 2018-11-09 Short Title Beyond the Sea Language English Edition 3rd Subtitle Navigating Bioshock UK Release Date 2018-11-09 Imprint McGill-Queens University Press Place of Publication Montreal Country of Publication Canada Author Jessica Aldred Illustrations 34 figures Publisher McGill-Queens University Press Edited by Jessica Aldred DEWEY 306.487 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159345412;

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